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  1. Adding a Barcode Card Format to OnGuard

    Adding a Barcode Card Format to OnGuard Procedure Steps This procedure begins in Badge Designer.  In the badge layout, find the barcode for Access Control, right-click on it, and select Properties .  Find the property labeled Text and...
  2. What does ''Panel Options Mismatch'' mean in Alarm Monitoring?

    Question What does "Panel Options Mismatch" mean in Alarm Monitoring? Answer "Panel options mismatch" can be reported for an access panel if there is an options mismatch between the database on the panel and what OnGuard indicates the opt...
  3. ''Device type mismatch'' status on readers in Alarm Monitoring after OnGuard upgrade

    Symptom After upgrading to OnGuard version 6.0.148 or later, some readers are marked with a status of "Device type mismatch" in Alarm Monitoring. Before the upgrade, the affected readers worked normally. Resolution First, perform a database ...
  4. How to set up and run an Scp Debug session using ACS.INI settings (for long-term logging)

    How to set up and run an Scp Debug session using ACS.INI settings (for long-term logging) Procedure Steps 1) If the Communication Server service is installed on a computer running Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows Server 2008, User Acco...
  5. Running Crystal Reports after OnGuard upgrade produces an error

    Symptom     When running reports after upgrading OnGuard, you might see the following error:   Could not load file or assembly 'CrystalDecisions.CrystalReports.Engine, Version =13.0.2000.0 Culture=neutral, PublicToken=xxxxxxx or one of ...
  6. How to test or configure the ODBC connection for OnGuard

    How to configure the ODBC connection for OnGuard Procedure Steps If you experience problems connecting to the OnGuard database, check the ODBC connection to be sure it is configured correctly. 1) On a 64 bit machine navigate to C:\Windows\Sy...
  7. Series 3 1320 downstream devices are not coming online, but series 2 1320's on the same access panel come online

    Symptom  LNL-1320 Series 3 board is not coming online, while the LNL-1320 Series 2 board connects instantly when swapped.  Resolution  Remove all terminations from downstream devices up to the access panel.  Applies To  All versions of OnGuar...
  8. BlueDiamond: Https:// forbidden or Network Password Incorrect

    Symptom   When configuring the Credential Services in Onguard and clicking the Test Connection button you receive an error similar to Network Password incorrect or Https:// forbidden.   Resolution   This can be caused if you ar...
  9. Badge Activation and Deactivation Date/Time In OnGuard Enterprise

    Product Name Badge Activation and Deactivation dates and times in OnGuard Enterprise  General Information Badge Activation and Deactivation dates and times are replicated to each region and date/time is converted to each locations lo...
  10. Send Mobile Credential invites to Gmail accounts

    Symptom Mobile Credential badges issued to cardholders using Gmail addresses have the BlueDiamond credential link removed from the email invitation message.  This is because Gmail only allows embedded http:// or https:// links in email m...