Interlogix VEREX Director - Manual (Page 308)

300 Verex Director V4.9.1 User's Guide 21-0381E v4.9.1
Software Installation for a
Fresh/New System
Notes:
Panel & Software Revisions: Beginning with v3.20,
the VEREX Director software is compatible with
panel firmware v2.0 and higher (although some
features will require updating the panel firmware
and/or modules).
Associated panels must be the same rev. level, and
the Director software must typically be upgraded to
the same level or higher.
Notes: Panels
V3.3 are required for IP-related
features. V1.x and older legacy panels must be
upgraded or replaced (refer to the instructions
provided with your panel upgrade kit).
Client/Server Tip: When installing a multi-PC
system, the software is typically installed first at the
VEREX Director server, and then at the client PCs.
Note: Client PCs cannot be used until the server is
up and running, and the client PCs have been
identified to the server--as per references below.
Client-server operation is supported through your
'activation key' and 'license-manager' software.
Director Server and Workstations: The Director
server PC is not to be confused with your network
server PC, or any network-related components,
software, or drivers. Director Server: The
(networked) PC that includes "...Director-Server.exe";
Director Client-Workstation: Any networked PC that
contains the VEREX Director main program (operator
client). Tip: With the applicable software installed,
the Director server PC can also be used as an
operator workstation.
Activation Key: The activation key provided with
the software provides 90 days of operation with
standard features. For additional features, client-
server operation, or extended duration, you must
run the license-manager program (after installing
the software). For details, refer to "Software
Activation and Licensing".
"Cannot Open Database for Photo-badging": If
you see this when starting the Director software,
(re)install the Microsoft DAO software from the
VEREX Director CD (d:\VEREX Director
Setup\DAO\setup.exe).
Steps:
1) Install the new software from the CD:
 Insert the CD-ROM into the drive, and wait
for the 'auto-run' installation screen to
appear.
(If the 'auto-run' screen does not appear, eject & re-
insert the CD, or use the Windows Explorer to run
the "Setup.exe" program file on your CD.)
 Respond to the screens that appear, entering
any required information, and making
selections that are suitable for your installation.
Note: Some stages of the installation may
take a while--with only an hour-glass displayed
(be sure to let it finish).
If You are Prompted to Overwrite any existing Files: In
general, you can select "Yes" to overwrite existing files.
Exception: If the files are indicated as 'Read-Only',
select "No".
Software Components: Refer to the descriptions
below when deciding which software components to
install:
 Operator Client: For each PC to be used as a
VEREX Director workstation.
(For a multi-PC installation, install this on the VEREX
DIRECTOR server PC as well.)
 Communication Client: For each PC to be
associated with a panel / modem connection.
(This may be used on its own, or in conjunction with
other software components.)
 Server: For the PC that will contain the VEREX
Director database--i.e., the 'server' (or only) PC.
Tip: Any or all of the software components can be
selected, as applicable (although "Server" will be
selected only on one PC.)
2) Select [Next] or [Finish] as required to
complete the installation.
Install as a Service?: Select this if you want the
Director components to be able to function when no
one is logged into MS Windows.
V4.7: The Director-Server and Communications
client are installed as a service automatically.
3) Be sure to restart your PC when prompted.
Tip: After restarting, a "DB Generator" utility will
create a default start-up database for your VEREX
Director software.
4) Multi-PC (Client-Server systems): Install the
VEREX Director software on any additional
PCs.
Cyclic-ID Codes at each client PC: After
installing the software at each client
workstation, start the software, open
Help ,
About... and jot down the "Cyclic-ID" code, as
this will be needed to 'tell' the server to allow