GSTGMC 2.0 Graphic Monitor Centre

GSTGMC Graphic Monitor Centre
Installation and Operation Manual

(Issue 2.01, April 2006)
GSTGMC Operating Manual

Global System Technology PLC
The Intelligent Solution
Tech.support@gst.uk.com www.gst.uk.com
Contents
1.
OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................................................... 1
2.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENT...................................................................................................................................... 1
2.1
2.2
2.3
HARDWARE ......................................................................................................................................................... 1
SOFTWARE .......................................................................................................................................................... 2
CONFIGURATION ................................................................................................................................................ 2
3.
INSTALLATION........................................................................................................................................................ 2
4.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER ............................................................................................................................................. 4
4.1
PROJECT/ZONE OPERATIONS ........................................................................................................................... 4
4.1.1
Create New Project
4.1.2
Open pre-designed project
4.1.3
Save
4.1.4
Describe the project
4.1.5
Delete project
...................................................................................................................................... 5
4.1.6
Create a zone
..................................................................................................................................... 5
4.1.7
Delete a zone
..................................................................................................................................... 6
4.1.8
Print a zone
4.1.9
Search a device
4.2
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DEVICE OPERATIONS ........................................................................................................................................ 6
4.2.1
4.2.2
4.2.3
Place devices ............................................................................................................................................. 7

Show device message .............................................................................................................................. 7
Device size ................................................................................................................................................. 8
4.2.3.1
Setting the size manually
4.2.3.2
Resize to same
................................................................................................... 8
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4.2.4
Align devices
4.2.5
Delete a device
4.3
4.4
5.
PICTURE OPERATION ......................................................................................................................................... 9

COMPLETE PROCEDURE .................................................................................................................................... 9
FUNCTION BUTTONS........................................................................................................................................ 10
PASSWORD ........................................................................................................................................................ 11
PANEL CONFIGURATION. ................................................................................................................................. 11
5.3.1
5.3.2
5.4
5.5
Configure panels...................................................................................................................................... 11
Communication test................................................................................................................................. 12
CLIENTS CONFIGURATION.............................................................................................................................. 13
5.4.1
5.4.2
5.4.3
Configure clients ...................................................................................................................................... 14

Clients control........................................................................................................................................... 15
Client test .................................................................................................................................................. 15
STATUS MONITOR ............................................................................................................................................. 15
GMC CLIENT.......................................................................................................................................................... 16
6.1
6.2
LOG ON .............................................................................................................................................................. 16
DISPLAY ............................................................................................................................................................ 17
6.2.1
6.2.2
6.2.3
6.2.4
6.2.5
6.3
Overview ................................................................................................................................................... 17
Information ................................................................................................................................................ 17
Rolling........................................................................................................................................................ 18
Zoom.......................................................................................................................................................... 18
Device message ...................................................................................................................................... 19
CONTROLS ........................................................................................................................................................ 20
6.3.1
6.3.2
6.3.3
7.
.................................................................................................................................. 9
GMC SERVER ......................................................................................................................................................... 10
5.1
5.2
5.3
6.
..................................................................................................... 8
System operations................................................................................................................................... 20
Device operations .................................................................................................................................... 21
Exit ............................................................................................................................................................. 22
CAUTION ................................................................................................................................................................. 22
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1. Overview
The new developed GSTGMC2.0 Graphic Monitor Centre is the new developed software. With friendly
interface, the software may support 8 client stations plus local monitor station, making complete
monitoring and control. Also with Open Protocol Communication (OPC), the communication with panel
can also be integrated into other systems. The related panel types include GST200, GST500 &
GST5000. The main features of this highly intelligent package are:
The self-reacting communication module automatically maintains data communication with panel.
The operator can test the communication at any time to ensure the reliable running of system
The communication server connects to panel directly. The monitor stations can be set locally or
through LAN or even through WAN.
Multi-level password control
Simple, direct and complete user graphics view interface, switching between device layouts of
different monitoring zones.
Pop out layout of abnormal information automatically. Flash the abnormal device(s) in different
colours for alarm, plant, fault and isolation.
Complete functions of database management and data copy ensure system safety by minimizing
possibility of data loss.
2. System Requirement
2.1 Hardware
CPU:
Minimum free Hard disk:
Memory:
Pentium III 600 or Higher

2GB
128MB
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2.2 Software
Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 or Windows XP Professional
2.3 Configuration
The complete system includes FACP (or FACP network), RS232 communication card connecting to
FACP, local computer connecting with RS232 card (by serial port), remote computer (optional,
Maximum 8) through LAN or WAN.
3. Installation
The software setup file is named getgmc.exe. Double click the file and follow the instruction.
After installation, there will be 3 (three) allocations.
GstGMC2.0 Graphic Designer is for designing the graphic layout, installed on the local computer only.
GstGMC2.0 Server is the communication server, installed on the local computer only. This application
should be always started.
GstGMC2.0 Client is the monitor software, installed to all monitor stations (including local computer).
The stations will log onto the server under password control.
The server configuration requires a Register Code to setup monitor stations. When it is started the first
time, a window will pop out as below:
Send the <User Code> to GST, and how many monitor stations required. GST will create the <Register
Code>. Input the code to the blank and click <Register>, the software will start.
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For uninstall the software, either can go to <Control Panel> -- <Add/Remove Software> or run the
gstgmc.exe again.
The server (GstGMC2.0 Server) is communicating with panel through RS232 communication card,
which is same of the defining tool software. For detail operation, please refer to the manual of
<GSTDEF2.0 Defining Tool>.
The communication card should be always connected between the panel and computer.
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4. Graphic Designer
4.1 Project/Zone Operations
4.1.1 Create New Project
<Project name> input the title of the project.

<Project picture> insert the building outlook photo (optional)
<Zone size> is the reserved layout picture size. It can be changed manually by click right side
button. The size should suite the screen resolution.
4.1.2 Open pre-designed project

The file config.xml is saved in the folder of the project name.
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4.1.3 Save
Save currently working project.
4.1.4 Describe the project

The current working database is saved into a separate project folder, named as the <Project name>.
The Server simultaneously can work with only one database, which is saved in \Project\ folder. The
<Describe> operation will copy all related files including background pictures into the project folder,
to synchronize the monitor database and definition database.
The <Describe> operation should be done after finishing the complete design, and any modification
done to the system, including device definition modification under <defining Tool>.
4.1.5 Delete project

Delete database of the selected project.
4.1.6 Create a zone

The Graphic Monitor will display all pictures of each zone in turn. In case of abnormal, the front
page will show the information located zone.
The zone name will be displayed at the bottom of each page when rolling.
The background picture can be any type of popular picture type, normally converted from AutoCAD
project drawing. The picture size should fit the screen resolution.
The back colour will fill the space difference between the background picture and pre-setting zone
size.
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4.1.7 Delete a zone

Delete a zone from current project. The devices already set into this zone will return back to device
list.
4.1.8 Print a zone

The current zone background picture and all devices icons will be printed out.
4.1.9 Search a device

This is to help finding a device from big project, easy to modify or replace. The operation requires
6-digit device number (please refer to the defining tool manual)
4.2 Device Operations
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4.2.1 Place devices
The left side will show all defined devices arranged into panels, loops and zones.
Select one device by mouse, draw and drop to the correct location, the device logo will be set at
that place. It can be moved again by mouse to correct the position.
4.2.2 Show device message

By default, the device information is not showing in the graphic.
Right-click on the picture, select <Show device message>. Then anytime the mouse points on a
device, the information of the device will be shown.
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Right-click on the background again then can switch off the automatic showing.
4.2.3 Device size

4.2.3.1 Setting the size manually
Drop down the arrow beside <size> button.
Select the ideal size for the screen resolution. Also a Customized size can be input.
4.2.3.2 Resize to same

Select a group of devices by mouse, either by left-button-draw or using <Shift>+Left-click.
Then click on the wanted operation (same width, same height or same width & height)
changing all selected devices to same size.
4.2.4 Align devices

Normally by manually moving, the devices will not appear in good performance. These buttons
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will help to make easy alignment by top, bottom, left, right, central in vertical or middle in
horizontal.
4.2.5 Delete a device

Delete the selected device logo from the current page. The device will be back to the list.
4.3 Picture Operation
Zoom IN, Zoom OUT and moving the background picture to find the correct location
4.4 Complete procedure

Define system text by <GstDef2.0 Defining Tool>, leave the project as current working system.
Prepare background pictures for each zone.
Add new project.
Add zones.
Place all devices into correct positions.
Synchronize the database by <Describe>. NOTE: anytime after modifying the device definition
and graphic design, the <Describe> operation must be taken out.
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5. GMC Server
After registered, the below window will pop out.
5.1 Function buttons

<Change PWD> Modify the operating password
<Register>
Input register code for modifying features like change the clients quantity
<Background>
Will close the current window. Server will work at background as a logo
<Exit System>
Will stop all communications and exit. All other clients will also stop communication.
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5.2 Password
Operations require password. There was no password set initially. Modify the password by
<Change PWD>.
Input old password and click <OK>.
Then input new password twice to confirm. Then click <OK> to accept the new password.
5.3 Panel configuration.
5.3.1 Configure panels

Stop any communication if there is panel(s) started. Click on <Config> and input password.
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Add new panel(s) or Delete/Edit existing panel(s) in this dialog box. Here is a sample for Add New.
The parameters should be set correctly.

<Serial Port>
Select the serial port used connecting with the FACP.
<FACP Type>
The panel type should be correct.
<Address>
Address should be same with the panel setting.
For details, please refer to manual of the defining tool.
After setup, select the correct panel to <Start>.
5.3.2 Communication test

A communication <test> can be done to check the connection.
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The <Start>, <Stop> & <Config> operations need password. Only when all panels stopped, the
configuration can be done.
5.4 Clients Configuration
Client means the computer communicating with the server and show zone layouts. In the server
software is called USER.
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5.4.1 Configure clients

When all clients stopped, click on <Config> and input password.
Add, Edit or Delete user(s) from this dialog box. Here is a sample for Add New.
<User Name>
User name for log on
<User Password>
Log on password
<User Type>
There are 3 types for selecting.
Local means the client software is installed on the same computer of the server.
Remote means client software is installed on anther computer. The communication
can be LAN or WAN.
GstOPC is the Open Protocol Communication service, which can be integrated into
other software.
<Privilege>
Function control of the user. For client only has Monitor privilege, it can only
monitor the messages.
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5.4.2 Clients control

On the server, each client can be controlled individually, start or stop the communication. The stop
client(s) will be not possible to log on and communicate.
The log on password is only modified on the server.
5.4.3 Client test
Click on <Test> will pop out above message. This message can be sent to all users for testing the
communication.
5.5 Status monitor

At the bottom of the window shows system operating history log with time and date.
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6. GMC Client
6.1 Log on
The Login box will come out when starting the GstGMC2.0 Client.
If the client software installed on the same computer of the server, the <Server> should be localhost. If
the computer connecting through LAN or WAN, here should input the server IP address.
Input the correct user name and password then click <Login>. The client will communicate with the
server and automatically download the database difference to local folder. If the client is first time
started, it will download the complete database.
On the server, the client state will be changed.
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6.2 Display
6.2.1 Overview
After successfully log on, the client will display the layouts page by page automatically. The system
condition will be shown at the bottom.
6.2.2 Information
The abnormal conditions of the FACP will be shown by the indicators. Green means normal other
colour for different condition. The last ALARM message will be shown on the top-centre.
Right-click on the zone layout, select <Show exception window> will pop out the window for all
abnormal information.
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6.2.3 Rolling
The layout will roll automatically when the box before Auto is selected. De-select the box, the pages
can be manually shifted by the other buttons. Another operation is done by right-click on the layout.
Lock zone means manually shifting. Unlock will change to automatic.

Other commands can shift pages manually.
6.2.4 Zoom
There are two types of operations for zooming.
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The function buttons
The right-click commands

The zoom rate is shown on the bottom
6.2.5 Device message

As default, the devices message is not showing, two operations for viewing the device details.
Operation 1, right-click on the device and choose <Property>
Operation 2, right-click on the layout and choose <Show device message>

. Then any time mouse pointing on a device, the device message will be
automatically displayed.
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To switch off the display, right-click on the layout and choose <Hide device message>
6.3 Controls
Only the user has the privilege of <controls> can carry out below operations. The operations require
password (the Log on password). After 60 seconds without operation, the system will be locked, ask
for password again for next operation.
6.3.1 System operations

Click on button
popped out.
and input the password, the system operation window will be
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<Reset> will send RESET command to reset the panel(s).

<Silence> will send SILENCE command to the panel stop all started sounders.
<SystemLog> view the information history. By selecting the period and <Query>, all events during
the start time and end time will be listed. The events can be printed out also.
The <Realtime Print> can be selected to enable the automatic printing feature. Any abnormal
information will be printed out immediately.
6.3.2 Device operations

The operations include start, stop, isolation and release. Right-click on the device, the operations is
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on the command drop list.
The operations also can be done under device property window.
NOTE: Some panels may not support all above operations.
6.3.3 Exit
Click on the exit button to quit the software. The operation requires password.
7. Caution
The software (server and clients) should be running at all time, to make safety fire alarm
monitoring.
The copyright of this software is reserved by the manufacturer, and protected by law.
Any copy or modification without the permission of the manufacturer is prohibited.
For integrating software developing, please contact with the technical support.

This operation manual may be updated according to product upgrading without

notification!

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GRAPHIC DESIGNER ............................................................................................................................................. 4

PROJECT/ZONE OPERATIONS ........................................................................................................................... 4

Create New Project

Open pre-designed project

Describe the project

DEVICE OPERATIONS ........................................................................................................................................ 6

Place devices ............................................................................................................................................. 7

Setting the size manually

GSTGMC Operating Manual

PICTURE OPERATION ......................................................................................................................................... 9

Configure clients ...................................................................................................................................... 14

STATUS MONITOR ............................................................................................................................................. 15

GMC SERVER ......................................................................................................................................................... 10

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Multi-level password control

Pentium III 600 or Higher

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4.1.1 Create New Project

<Project name> input the title of the project.

4.1.2 Open pre-designed project

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4.1.4 Describe the project

4.1.5 Delete project

4.1.6 Create a zone

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4.1.7 Delete a zone

4.1.8 Print a zone

4.1.9 Search a device

4.2 Device Operations

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4.2.1 Place devices

4.2.2 Show device message

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4.2.3 Device size

4.2.3.2 Resize to same

4.2.4 Align devices

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4.2.5 Delete a device

4.3 Picture Operation

4.4 Complete procedure

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5.1 Function buttons

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Input old password and click <OK>.

5.3 Panel configuration.

5.3.1 Configure panels

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The parameters should be set correctly.

After setup, select the correct panel to <Start>.

5.3.2 Communication test

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5.4 Clients Configuration

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5.4.1 Configure clients

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5.4.2 Clients control

5.4.3 Client test

5.5 Status monitor