Deister Stand Alone Systems

Deister Stand-alone Systems

The Reporter System

The most flexible system on the market today!

The Reporter is designed as a multiple use data reporting and storage system. The Reporter can function as a data storage and retrieval unit, a stand-alone reporting system, or as a data transfer unit ("DTU"). The Reporter is available in two styles; the Reporter "WK" is designed for use with the "WK" or "magscan" lines of data collectors while the Reporter "de" (pronounced "dee-ee") is for use with the "de" line of collectors (de watch, de prox).

The Reporter is initially programmed using Deister's Reporter software. This hardware/software combination allows for the designation of up to 20 separate rounds (in a fixed or random order), 200 unique checkpoints, and 20 "special" checkpoints (such as Special Events or Personnel IDs). You may also designate "time windows" to specify when inspections are to be done. The software includes communications routines for setting up the initial functions of the Reporter; you may specify whether it is to print reports, store the data, erase the collector, communicate via AT modems, and so on. The Reporter is capable of bidirectional data transfer, so Master Data and setup changes may be effected remotely. The software is available in DOS or Windows formats, both of which comply with the year 2000 date change.

When programmed with "Master Data," the Reporter can print Collector Reports, Exception Reports, or both directly to an industry-standard parallel printer. A computer is not needed to obtain these reports! Reports may be printed out at a remote location and left with an on-site supervisor while the stored data is returned to a central location for downloading, analysis, and archiving by another Deister evaluation package. Of course, if you prefer, the Reporter may be used simply as a data storage device at remote locations; when used in this way it does not require Master Data. The Reporter uses a battery backup to preserve its memory, so the unit can be unplugged and transported to various sites for data acquisition.

The Reporter is easy to use with modems, too! Personnel at remote sites can simply download information into the Reporter for storage and leave the unit with the power on. The unit may then be interrogated from a central location at any time. The Reporter software provides for the storage of unlimited phone numbers on the central computer for automatic dialing. Data is transfered at up to 9600 bps.

With no Master Data stored, the Reporter "de" can store over 11,800 checkpoint reads. With the maximum Master Data entered, the unit can store about 10,240 reads. The Reporter "WK" has about one-half this storage capability. The memory capacity is not affected by the length of the checkpoint descriptions stored.

Finally, the Reporter unit can be used simply as a data transfer unit ("DTU") to download data from a data collector directly to a Deister software package for immediate hard disk storage and computer analysis.

Using the Reporter is remarkably easy. All data transfer routines between the Reporter and data collectors is handled automatically; the employee just needs to insert the collector (and perhaps press a button). The data collector memory is cleared and reset and the internal clock is synchronized with that of the Reporter. The Reporter can even remember seasonal time changes (daylight savings/standard times).

The Reporter is a user-friendly, flexible system, designed to meet simultaneous needs. Whether used at a site without a computer to print reports, to gather data from multiple sites for return to a central processing location, to store data at remote sites for later modem transfer, or to transmit data directly to the computer, the Reporter does it all!

Reports available:

Collector Report:

A printout of the raw data scanned during use.

Exception Report:

A report on the deviations from the programmed Rounds.

Setup Report:

A printout of the Reporter setup configuration as well as information about the operating status of the Reporter .

Master Data Report:

A printout of the Master Data programmed into the Reporter unit.

The "guard" System

A direct replacement for mechanical watchman's clocks--no computer needed!

The guard system consists of a de Watch guard data collector, a de Print data transfer unit ("DTU"), a set of checkpoints, and appropriate accessories (cable, holster, power supply, etc.). The de Watch guard is essentially the same in operation and physical specifications as the de Watch unit, but incorporates special firmware and memory configurations which allow it to store programming as well as checkpoint reads.

The guard has been designed specifically for guard tour reporting but has numerous other applications in the security or facilities management industries. Essentially, anything that requires routine inspection can be checked using the guard system. Simply place the self-adhesive barcode labels in the areas to be inspected. As the employee walks his patrols, he simply swipes the checkpoints with the de Watch guard unit; the checkpoint numbers are recorded along with a date and time stamp. When the patrol is complete, just place the collector into the de Print DTU and press the button. Reports are printed and the collector's memory is cleared automatically.

The de Watch guard can be programmed with pre-set rounds. Up to ten "Rounds" may be programmed, with up to 100 checkpoints in each Round for a system total of 1,000 unique checkpoints. When this "Master Data" has been programmed, the user may also obtain an "Exception Report" which shows the errors and omissions from the programmed patrols. As with all Deister systems, the Master Data is backed up separately from the collector in the de Print unit. If a collector is ever lost or destroyed, reprogramming is easy. Just upload the back-up data from the de Print!

Reports available:

Collector Report:

A printout of the raw data scanned during use.

Exception Report:

A report on the deviations from the programmed Rounds.

Service Report:

A printout of the programmed Master Data as well as information about the operating status of the de Watch guard.

Backup Report:

Generated by the de Print unit. A listing of the data collectors in use in the system with the Master Data programmed for each.

Specifications

de Watch guard: Please see the specifications for the de Watch.

de Print: Please see the specifications for the de Trans DTU.

Checkpoints: Please see "bar codes" under the the checkpoints Web page.

The guard system is provided in a complete starter package which includes everything you'll need to get started (except a printer). Any IBM-compatible parallel printer may be used.

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