Configuration Tab
The Configuration tab is used for system configuration. The SCS-VR is designed to operate on various server configurations compatible with Microsoft SQL Server 2012 or higher.
Server Configuration
Server Name
Enter a name for the current server. Default for Server Name is blank.
License Key
Enter the license key attached to the disc packaging. If no license key exists, a two-week trial license key is automatically generated after the database is upgraded. The status of the license key is displayed directly below the entry.
Service Code
If you can't register the SCS-VR console online, enter a service code instead of license key.
Database Configuration
The Database Configurator Utility is used for initial database configuration or for upgrading an existing database. The Database Configurator Utility opens after installation is completed. If Database Configurator Utility does not open automatically, run Configurator.exe and enter the following information.
Primary Database Name
Enter the name of the primary SCS-VR database.
Primary Host Address
Enter the location of the primary SCS-VR database. If the Microsoft SQL Server is on the same computer as the SCS-VR, enter the localhost address, such as 127.0.0.1 or localhost.
Port
Enter the TCP port number or use the default, port 1433.
Primary Username
Enter a username to authorize access to the primary SQL database.
Primary Password
Enter a password to authorize access to the primary SQL database.
Backup Database Configuration
Backup Database Name
Enter the name of the backup SCS-VR database.
Backup Host Address
Enter the location of the backup SCS-VR database. If the Microsoft SQL Server is on the same computer as the SCS-VR, enter the localhost address, such as 127.0.0.1 or localhost.
Port
Enter the TCP port number or use the default, port 1433.
Backup Username
Enter a username to authorize access to the secondary SQL database.
Backup Password
Enter a password to authorize access to the secondary SQL database.
Swap to Backup Database
Select this option to manually switch from the primary database to the backup database.
Database Options
The current database is
Enter the name of the database.
Enable trap checking
Authorize IP addresses and ports to be used for sending traps. If enabled, the Valid Traps tab becomes available.
Process Check-In Zero
If communication is interrupted between the panel and receiver, the panel sends a check-in message to the receiver's IP2 once communication is restored to IP1. Send Stored Messages must be enabled to use this feature.
Send Stored Messages
If enabled, messages will be stored in the panel if communication to the receiver is interrupted. Once communication is restored, the panel will send all stored messages to the receiver. Each stored message provides the number of minutes that have passed since the event occurred.
Service and Database Control
Start Service
Start SCS-VR services. This feature is only available if the selected Windows service is currently stopped. The status of the selected Windows service appears directly under the Start Service button.
Stop Service
Stop SCS-VR services. This feature is only available if the selected Windows service is currently running. The status of the selected Windows service appears directly under the Start Service button.
SCS-VR Status
Displays the SCS-VR current status as either currently running or is currently unknown.
Log Configuration
The mapped location where the SCS-VR log is stored.