BS-6000 TCP/IP Remote Communication Station Users Manual The BS-6000 is able to upload data collected from guard tour readers over the TCP/IP network (either intranet or Internet) by connecting to an Ethernet cable. Prior to deployment, the BS-6000 unit needs to be connected to the PC and be setup using the provided software. The provided software also acts as the server software, transferring data to a stand-along or web-based software system. Description of the BS-6000 hardware:
Status LED Lights
(in the descriptions below, up indicates the direction on the BS-6000 where the status LED lights are located):
Red LED Upper-Left
Flashing: Receiving/Sending the data by Internet.
Constant on: the BS-6000 has data that needs to be uploaded.
Constant off: the BS-6000 does not have data that needs to be uploaded.
Green LED Lower-Left
Flashing once per second: the BS-6000 is operating normally.
Red LED Upper-Right
Constant on: the unit is connected with the Internet.
Constant on: the unit is not connected with the Internet.
Blue LED Lower-Right
Flashing once per second: the BS-6000 is operating normally.
Flashing quickly: the BS-6000 is calling target server.
Audio Signals There are two types of audio signals: long beep and short beep. Some of the audio signals below have multiple meanings depending on the situation.
Short Beep (once)
Guard tour reader found, but the reader does not contain data that needs to be uploaded.
The local unit has connected successfully with the BS6000 server and set IP successfully.
Short Beep (twice consecutively)
Guard tour reader found, and the reader contains data that needs to be uploaded.
Short Beep (three times consecutively)
The BS-6000 is failured to calling the target serve.
Short Beep (three times in every three seconds) The BS-6000s memory is full, please upload to the BS-6000m first. Short Beep (three times consecutively) + One Second Stop+Short Beep (three times consecutively) The comm station have not been registed in the BS-6000 serve.
Long Beep (once) + Short Beep (twice times)
The BS-6000 is caling the target serve.
Long Beep (three times consecutively)
Data has been completely transferred via the Internet.
Long Beep (once) + Short Beep (three times)
The BS-6000 not operable and needs to be initialized by the manufacturer.
Power Supply
The BS-6000 is able to use multiple types of power supplies:
USB connection to the computer.
4.2V battery.
The BS-6000 will turn on automatically after being connected to a power source. The status LED lights will start flashing at a normal pace if the unit is operating correctly. Operating Instructions:
I. Setting Up the Software Note: Before seting up the software, please copy and paste all the BS-6000 program files into the Program directory 'Patrol Management System'. a) If the USB connection driver used by the BS-6000 has not been installed on the PC that you are using (usually included in all versions of the Patrol software), please first install the included USB connection driver. b) Connect the BS-6000 unit to the PC via the USB cable. c) Copy the provided software files to a folder on your PC. If you are planning to transfer data to a stand-alone software system based on the Absolute database (for example, Patrol software version 6.x), please place the files in the same directory as the database file (for Patrol software version 6.x, it is in the program install directory, usually C:\Program Files\Patrol Management System). To transfer data to a stand-alone software system based on the Paradox database (for example, Patrol software version 5.x) or the web-based software, the BS-6000 software can be placed in any folder. Web Software (Local SQL Server) Software System None (Display On-Screen) d) Start the provided software (6000 Server.exe), select the appropriate language. e) The software will start as a minimized icon at the lower-right corner of the screen. Please look for an icon that looks like the following:
. Right-clicking on it will allow you to stop or start the data receiving server, and chose the type of software system you would like to transfer received data to. Below are detailed descriptions of each choice:
Details No data will be written into any database, instead, uploaded records will displayed on-screen. Data will be transferred to a MySQL server database installed on the local PC. Please do not select this the database is not installed onto your local PC, since it may cause the BS-6000 software to freeze. Data will be transferred to an Absolute database in the same directory. (The database file must be named BA2004.abs ) This option is usually chosen if you wish to transfer data to an installed Patrol version 6.x software. The BS-6000 software must be placed in the same directory as the Patrol software (usually C:\Program Files\Patrol Management System) for this to work. Data will be transferred to a Paradox database on the PC. This option is usually chosen if you wish to transfer data to an installed Patrol version 5.x software. Standalone Software (Absolute) Standalone Software (Paradox) f) If the selection is changed, the software will need to exit and be restarted. II. Setting Up the BS-6000 Communication Station a) Start the BS-6000 software, double-click on its icon screen to open the softwares main interface. at the lower-right corner of your b) Click on Search to allow the software to find the connected BS-6000 Communication Station. c) After the BS-6000 is found, click on Call Station ensure that it is in proper working order. If the BS-6000 does not respond on the first try (reports busy), please try again. The BS-6000 hardware may have been going through a stage of its initialization and communication processes which temporarily blocked the inquiry signal from the program. d) Select the method of IP address assignment for the BS-6000 (DHCP or Fixed IP), press Apply to send the setting to the station. e) Enter the IP address and port used for the server PC, press Apply each time to send the setting to the station. f) Press Close to disconnect the BS-6000 from the software, and disconnect the BS-6000 hardware from the PC. III. Using the BS-6000 Communication Station a) The BS-6000 can be installed remotely by connecting to an Ethernet cable which provides a access to a TCP/IP based network (LAN or Internet). If connecting via a router, be sure that the port being used by the server is open in the router. b) Power to the BS-6000 can be provided by a 4.2V battery when installed remotely, or by the USB cable while performing setup function on the PC. c) Uploading data from a guard tour reader to the BS-6000:
Place the reader on the BS-6000. If there is data present, after a few seconds, once the communication link is established between the station and the reader, the blue LED light on the BS-6000 will flash quickly, indicating that data is being uploaded. The BS-6000 will make one long beep when data uploading from the reader is complete. The red LED next to the green LED on the BS-6000 will turn on, indicating that it has data stored that needs to be uploaded to the server. d) Uploading data from the BS-6000 to the server:
Once it has data that needs to be uploaded, the BS-6000 will automatically attempt to connect and upload to the server. This will occur after communication with a reader is complete, and also when the BS-6000 is first powered up. If it does not succeed on the first attempt, it will try again once every 30 seconds for the next 90 seconds. Afterwards, it will wait for 3 minutes, and start trying again every 30 seconds for another 90 seconds. The cycle continues until all unuploaded data has been uploaded. The red LED next to the green LED will then turn off. Other Notes a) The BS-6000 software can be used at the remote sites to diagnose and calibrate time on the readers. After connecting the BS-6000 to the PC via the USB cable, the Call Reader button will return the serial number and reseller ID number of the reader placed on the station, and the Calibrate Time button will change the time setting on the reader to match that of the PCs clock. b) The BS-6000 is able to upload its data directly to stand-alone patrol software programs by connecting with the USB cable. (Just select BS-6000, 3000, 4000 Communication Station during data upload). It is also able to act as a signal card reader. c) The Stations List table, accessible from the main interface screen of the software, lists the BS-6000 units that are currently connected, and also those that have successfully uploaded data to the server in the past. (This does not include those that have only established communication with the server software without uploading data.) d) The softwares Server process must be stopped first before it can be shut down. e) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. f) Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. IV. I. II. Appendix I: BS-6000 TCP/IP Remote Communication Station Hardware Specifications Specifications a) Power supply: 4.2V direct current, or via USB connection cable. b) Data storage type: FLASH memory, preserves data with or without electricity. c) Data storage capacity: 49713 records. d) Card reading format: EMID RFID. e) Operating temperature: -20 C to 70 C f) Operating humidity: 0% to 95%
LED Status Lights
(in the descriptions below, up indicates the direction on the BS-6000 where the status LED lights are located):
a) Red LED Upper-Left i. ii. iii. Flashing: receiving data from a guard tour reader. Constant on: there is data that needs to be uploaded. Constant off: there is no data that needs to be uploaded. b) Green LED Lower-Left i. Flashing once per second: the BS-6000 is operating normally. c) Red LED Upper-Right i. ii. Constant on: the Ethernet cable has been properly connected. Constant off: the ether net cable has not been properly connected. d) Blue LED Lower-Right i. ii. Flashing once per second: the BS-6000 is operating normally. Flashing quickly: the BS-6000 is communicating with the server via the TCP/IP network. III. Audio Signals There are two types of audio signals: long beep and short beep. Some of the audio signals below have multiple meanings depending on the situation. a) Short Beep (once) i. ii. iii. After powering up: the TCP/IP chipset is operating properly. After receiving TCP/IP related setup command from the PC: setup successful. After placing a guard tour reader on the unit: reader found, but the it does not contain data that needs to be uploaded. b) Short Beep (twice consecutively) i. When attempting to communicate with the server: Ethernet cable not plugged in properly. ii. iii. During communication with the server: error in data returned from server. After placing a guard tour reader on the unit: reader found, and it contains data that needs to be uploaded. c) Short Beep (three times consecutively) i. While obtaining data from the reader: the BS-6000s memory is full, please upload to the server. ii. When attempting to communicate with the server: failed to find the server. d) Long Beep (once) i. Data transfer is complete. e) Long Beep (three times consecutively) i. Data has been completely transferred from the BS-6000 to the server. f) Long Beep (once) + Short Beep (three times) i. The BS-6000 is not operable and needs to be initialized by the manufacturer. I. II. III. IV. Appendix II: BS-6000 TCP/IP Remote Communication Station Troubleshooting Guide After turning on the unit, its green and blue LED status lights do not flash. a) This means that the unit was not properly reset. Please disconnect its power, and reconnect after at least 3 seconds. Nothing happens after placing a guard tour reader upon the unit. a) Make sure that the BS-6000 is operating properly, and that its LED status lights are flashing correctly. b) Check to see if the reader is placed properly on the unit. The reading head of the reader should be between the status lights of the unit, and its top should be flush against the inside edge of the unit. c) Please note that the BS-6000 unit is not able to upload data from guard tour readers when it is communicating with the PC, or 10 seconds following its most recent communication with the PC. During setup (when the PC is connected to the BS-6000 via the USB cable), the BS-6000 does not respond to Call requests from the software. a) Make sure that the BS-6000 is operating properly, and that its LED status lights are flashing correctly. b) Check in Windows Device Manager and make sure that the proper USB driver has been installed for the BS-6000. The BS-6000 is not able to upload data to the server. a) Make sure that the BS-6000 program has been started on the server, and its server function b) has been started. If the BS-6000 emits two consecutive short beeps while attempting to communicate with the server, it means that the Ethernet cable is not properly connected. c) Make sure that the TCP/IP and server settings on the BS-6000 unit is correct.