Datalogic WebSentinel™ PLUS Product Reference Guide

WebSentinel PLUS™

System Monitor

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WebSentinel PLUS™ Reference Manual

Ed.: 11/2018

This manual refers to software version 1.6.15 and later.

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tries, including the U.S.A. and the E.U.

WebSentinel PLUS is a trademark of Datalogic S.p.A.and/or its affiliates. All other trademarks

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Table of Contents

LICENSE AGREEMENT...........................................................................................................................................................VI

END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT ..................................................................................................................................vi

REFERENCES .........................................................................................................................................................................XI

Support Through The Website ........................................................................................................................................................xi

Conventions ......................................................................................................................................................................................xi

INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................................................................................... 1

System Overview .............................................................................................................................................................................. 1

WebSentinel PLUS Server ....................................................................................................................................................... 1

Basic Architecture .................................................................................................................................................................... 2

System Layouts ................................................................................................................................................................ 2

Server Capacity ......................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Extended Architecture ..................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Prerequisites .................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................................................................................... 8

Software Requirements .................................................................................................................................................................. 8

Server Hardware Requirements ..................................................................................................................................................... 8

Installing a Customer Provided Server .......................................................................................................................................... 9

Installing the Datalogic WebSentinel PLUS Server ...................................................................................................................... 9

Wiring to the Server ....................................................................................................................................................................... 10

Datalogic WebSentinel PLUS Server Connections .............................................................................................................. 10

Server First Time Startup and Network Configuration ..............................................................................................................10

Customer Provided Server Connections ...................................................................................................................................... 12

Datalogic WebSentinel PLUS Server Accessories ......................................................................................................................13

INSTALLING SOFTWARE ON END-USER SERVER............................................................................................................ 14

WebSentinel Plus Software Installation ..................................................................................................................................... 14

Post Installation Background Configuration ..............................................................................................................................22

Add MariaDB executables to Path ....................................................................................................................................... 22

Configure the Network Adapter ...........................................................................................................................................23

Setup the FTP Server ............................................................................................................................................................. 25

Test Your Network Adapter Setup ............................................................................................................................... 27

USER INTERFACE................................................................................................................................................................. 29

Before You Begin ............................................................................................................................................................................ 29

Accessing the Application .............................................................................................................................................................29

Initial Administrator Login and Licensing ........................................................................................................................... 29

Standard Login ....................................................................................................................................................................... 31

Logging Off .............................................................................................................................................................................. 32

WebSentinel PLUS Menu Structure ............................................................................................................................................. 33

Site View ..........................................................................................................................................................................................34

All Sites .................................................................................................................................................................................... 34

Named Site View ............................................................................................................................................................................37

Scan Point View .............................................................................................................................................................................. 42

Device View ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 49

Reports Tab ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 52

Updating Reports ........................................................................................................................................................................... 58

To create and save a new report: ................................................................................................................................. 58

To update a report's configuration: .............................................................................................................................. 58

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To delete an existing report configuration: ..................................................................................................................58

Generating Historical Report .........................................................................................................................................................59

ADP Graphs ......................................................................................................................................................................................61

Using Regular Expressions in Reports .........................................................................................................................................65

Image Management (Package Details) ........................................................................................................................................66

Package Details Window ...............................................................................................................................................66

Package Image Viewer Window ....................................................................................................................................67

Global Settings ................................................................................................................................................................................69

Facility Management ......................................................................................................................................................................70

To Add a Facility ..............................................................................................................................................................70

To Edit a Facility: .............................................................................................................................................................72

To Delete a Facility: .........................................................................................................................................................72

Privilege Management ...................................................................................................................................................................73

User Management ..........................................................................................................................................................................74

To Add a User: ..................................................................................................................................................................74

To Edit a User: ..................................................................................................................................................................75

To Delete a User: .............................................................................................................................................................75

Password Management .................................................................................................................................................................77

Password Settings ..........................................................................................................................................................77

Reset Password ..............................................................................................................................................................78

Pending Password ..........................................................................................................................................................79

Role Management ..........................................................................................................................................................................80

Add Role ...........................................................................................................................................................................80

Modify Role ......................................................................................................................................................................81

Delete Role ......................................................................................................................................................................82

Activity Log ......................................................................................................................................................................................83

Global Metric Settings ....................................................................................................................................................................85

Local Settings ..................................................................................................................................................................................87

Server Configuration .......................................................................................................................................................................88

Shift Management ..........................................................................................................................................................................90

Shift Information ............................................................................................................................................................90

Shift Calendar ..................................................................................................................................................................92

Barcode Management ....................................................................................................................................................................93

To Activate (Add) Barcodes: ...........................................................................................................................................93

To Modify a Barcode: ......................................................................................................................................................95

To Delete a Barcode: .......................................................................................................................................................95

Scan Point Management ................................................................................................................................................................96

To Add Scan Point: ..........................................................................................................................................................96

To Modify a Scan Point: ............................................................................................................................................... 100

To Delete a Scan Point: ................................................................................................................................................ 104

License Management .................................................................................................................................................................. 105

Global Notification Management ............................................................................................................................................... 107

Server IP Address Configuration ................................................................................................................................................ 110

Site IP address configuration options: ...................................................................................................................... 110

To Modify Any Site IP Address: ................................................................................................................................... 111

To Modify the Global Master Database IP Address: ................................................................................................. 111

Advanced Configuration Options ............................................................................................................................... 112

Download Logs ............................................................................................................................................................. 112

Scheduled Report Management ................................................................................................................................................ 115

Dangerous Goods Definition ....................................................................................................................................................... 118

User Profile Settings ................................................................................................................................................................... 119

Change Password ........................................................................................................................................................................ 120

Local Metric Settings ................................................................................................................................................................... 121

Local Notification Management ................................................................................................................................................. 123

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................................................... 124

Device Messages ......................................................................................................................................................................... 125

Download Log File ....................................................................................................................................................................... 126

WebSentinel PLUS Software Installer ....................................................................................................................................... 127

Install Default Database ............................................................................................................................................................. 128

Backup (export) Configurations .................................................................................................................................................. 129

Restore Configurations ............................................................................................................................................................... 130

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Export Database ...........................................................................................................................................................................132

View Log Files ...............................................................................................................................................................................133

Server Status ................................................................................................................................................................................134

Edit Application Properties File ..................................................................................................................................................135

Application Properties / Default Properties File ..............................................................................................................136

Log Properties / Default Properties File ...........................................................................................................................136

Plan View Image Export Properties / Default Properties File ........................................................................................138

Directory Management ................................................................................................................................................................139

Directory Management Examples ......................................................................................................................................144

Database Management ...............................................................................................................................................................146

Parameter Editor ..........................................................................................................................................................................152

Export Properties .........................................................................................................................................................160

Import Properties .........................................................................................................................................................160

Help ................................................................................................................................................................................................161

Online Help ...................................................................................................................................................................................162

About .............................................................................................................................................................................................163

QuickStart Guide ..........................................................................................................................................................................164

INDEX...................................................................................................................................................................................165

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License Agreement

END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT

NOTICE TO END USER: BY DOWNLOADING OR INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE, OR BY

USING THE DATALOGIC PRODUCT THAT INCLUDES THIS SOFTWARE, THE END USER

CONSENTS TO BE BOUND BY THIS AGREEMENT. IF THE END USER DOES NOT AGREE

WITH ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, THEN DATALOGIC IS NOT WILLING TO

LICENSE THE SOFTWARE AND THE END USER IS NOT ALLOWED TO DOWNLOAD,

INSTALL OR USE THE SOFTWARE OR THE DATALOGIC PRODUCT

This End User License Agreement ("EULA") is between Datalogic USA Inc. having

its registered office at 959 Terry Street, Eugene, OR 97402, U.S.A. (“Datalogic”),

and you, either an individual or a single entity, (“End User or “You””). This EULA

applies to the WebSentinel Plus software (“WebSentinel Plus Software”) and to any

other software, to the extent applicable, offered as optional application software

(“Application Software”) that together with “WebSentinel Plus Software” is herein

referred to as “Software”). Any Open Source used in a conjunction with the Soft-

ware is subject to the Open Source licenses available at the following website:

http://www.datalogic.com/oss.

1. Grant of License

1.1 Datalogic grants to End User, a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable,

non-sublicensable, revocable, limited license to use the Software only in con-

junction with Datalogic automated data capture devices. The Software can be

provided either on a Datalogic branded server or on USB which shall be installed

by End User and used at an End User’s computer or network, which requirements

shall be compliant with the system requirements described in the Datalogic

product documentation.

The Software can be used only in machine-readable form only, solely for End

User's internal business purposes.

This License does not allow the Software to exist on more than one computer at

a time, and End User may not make the Software available over a network where

it could be used by multiple computers at the same time.

1.2 End Users shall not distribute, sublicense, rent, loan, lease, assign, export,

re-export, resell, ship or divert or cause to be exported, re-exported, resold,

shipped or diverted, directly or indirectly, the Software under this Agreement.

End User shall not, and shall not permit others to: (i) modify, translate, decom-

pile, reverse engineer, disassemble, or extract the inner workings of the Soft-

ware, (ii) copy the functionality of the Software; (iii) remove any proprietary

notices, marks, labels, or logos from the Software; (iv) rent or transfer all or

some of the Software to any other party without Datalogic’s prior written

consent.

1.3. Title to the licensed Software shall be and remain with Datalogic or the third

party from whom Datalogic has obtained a license right. This Agreement does

not grant to End User any intellectual property rights. As used in this Agreement

the term “purchase” or its equivalent when applied to the Software shall mean

“acquire under license”. End User is not entitled to receipt or use of the source

code of any licensed Software.

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1.4 Portions of the Software are protected by the relevant and applicable patent

and copyright laws, international treaty provisions, and other applicable laws.

Therefore, End User must treat the Software like any other copyrighted material

(e.g., a book or musical recording) except that End User may make one copy of

the Software solely for back-up purposes. Unauthorized duplication of the Soft-

ware constitutes copyright infringement.

1.5 Any use of the Software outside of the conditions set forth herein and in any

ancillary Datalogic product documentation is strictly prohibited and will be

deemed a breach of this Agreement resulting in immediate termination of this

Agreement. In the event of a breach of this Agreement, Datalogic will be entitled

to all available remedies at law or in equity (including but not limiting to imme-

diate termination of the license without notice, immediate injunctive relief and

block of the Software).

1.6 Without prejudice of the foregoing, End User grants to Datalogic and its

independent accountants or consultants the right to examine End User's books,

records and accounts during End User's normal business hours to verify compli-

ance with this Agreement. In the event such audit discloses non-compliance with

this Agreement, Datalogic shall be entitled to immediately terminate the Agree-

ment, request End User to promptly pay all (additional) license fees due and any

further damages, if any.

2. License Fee

License fees shall be due by End User to Datalogic according to the terms pro-

vided for in the relevant contract for the purchase of the Datalogic product.

3. Termination

Without prejudice to any other rights or remedies Datalogic may have, Datalogic

may terminate this Agreement if End User fails to comply with the terms and

conditions of this Agreement. Datalogic may terminate this Agreement by offer-

ing you a superseding Agreement for the Software or any replacement or modi-

fied version of or upgrade to the Software and conditioning your continued use

of the Software or such replacement, modified or upgraded version on your

acceptance of such superseding Agreement. In addition, either party may termi-

nate this Agreement at any time. Subject to the foregoing, termination shall be

effective upon notice to the other party. In the event that this Agreement termi-

nates for any reason, End User’s license to use the Software will immediately ter-

minate, and End User must immediately stop using the Software, destroy all

copies of the Software and all of its component parts, and, upon request, provide

an affidavit certifying your compliance with the foregoing. The provisions of

Sub-sections 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 12 shall survive termination of

this Agreement.

4. Limited Warranty

Datalogic warrants that, under normal use and operation, the Software will con-

form substantially to the applicable Datalogic product documentation for the

period specified in the same, Datalogic’s entire liability and End User’s sole and

exclusive remedy for any breach of the foregoing limited warranty will be, at

Datalogic’s option, the provision of a downloadable patch or replacement soft-

ware.

Datalogic does not warrant (i) that Software will meet End User's requirements;

(ii) that Software will be uninterrupted or defect error free; (iii) any non confor-

mity derived from unauthorized use, and/or improper installation or repair not

in compliance with Datalogic product documentation; (iv) any back up of End

User data; (vi) any particular security measures for data processing and

exchange between the Software and End User systems. End User agrees that the

existence of such non conformities or errors and Datalogic’s inability to remedy

such errors shall not constitute a breach of this Agreement.

EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS AGREEMENT, THE DATALOGIC PRODUCT IS PROVIDED

"AS IS" AND DATALOGIC MAKES NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,

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WRITTEN OR ORAL, WITH RESPECT TO THE SOFTWARE, AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS

THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR

PURPOSE.

5. Limitation of Liability

EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS AGREEMENT, NEITHER DATALOGIC NOR ITS LICENSORS

SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIMS AGAINST END USER BY ANY OTHER PARTY. IN NO

EVENT SHALL DATALOGIC'S LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES, IF ANY, WHETHER BASED UPON

CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), PRODUCT LIABILITY, STRICT LIABILITY,

WARRANTY, OR ANY OTHER BASIS, EXCEED THE PRICE OR FEE PAID BY END USER FOR

THE DATALOGIC PRODUCT. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL DATALOGIC OR ITS

LICENSORS BE LIABLE TO END USER OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR LOST PROFITS, LOST

DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS OR SERVICE, OR FOR ANY OTHER SPECIAL, CONSE-

QUENTIAL, CONTINGENT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY, OR OTHER

SIMILAR DAMAGES, EVEN IF DATALOGIC OR ITS LICENSORS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF

THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. END USER MUST BRING ANY ACTION UNDER

THIS AGREEMENT WITHIN 12 (TWELVE) MONTHS AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION ARISES.

6. Indemnification

To the maximum extent permitted by law, End User agrees to defend, indemnify

and hold harmless Datalogic, its affiliates and their respective directors, officers,

employees and agents from and against any and all claims, actions, suits or pro-

ceedings, as well as any and all losses, liabilities, damages, costs and expenses

(including reasonable attorney’s fees) arising out of or accruing from or related

to Licensee’s failure to comply with the terms of this Agreement, including but

not limited to (1) non compliance with any applicable laws or regulations with

Datalogic product documentation, (2) unauthorized use or disclosure of Soft-

ware, and (3) use of Software in combination with software, hardware, systems,

or other items not provided by Datalogic.

7. Support

End User may request support for Software from Datalogic at Datalogic's stan-

dard support fees and under Datalogic's standard support terms and conditions

in effect at the time the support is requested.

8. Government Restricted Rights; International Use

8.1 Use, duplication, or disclosure of the Software by the U.S. Government is

subject to the restrictions for computer software developed at private expense

as set forth in the U.S. Federal Acquisition Regulations at FAR 52.227-14(g), or

52.227-19 or in the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at

DFARS 252.227-7013(c)(1)(ii), whichever is applicable.

8.2 If End User is using the Software outside of the United States, End User must

comply with the applicable local laws of the country in which the Software is

used and with U.S. export control laws,. Without prejudice of the foregoing, the

End User agrees to not export or re-export the Software, any part thereof, or

any process or service that is the direct product of the Software to any country,

person or entity subject to U.S. export restrictions. End User specifically agrees

not to export or re-export any of the Software: (i) to any country to which the

U.S. has embargoed or restricted the export of goods or services or to any

national of any such country, wherever located, who intends to transmit or

transport the Software back to such country; (ii) to any person or entity who you

know or have reason to know will utilize the Software in the design, develop-

ment or production of nuclear, chemical or biological weapons; or (iii) to any

person or entity who has been prohibited from participating in U.S. export trans-

actions by any federal agency of the U.S. government. End User warrants and

represents that neither the U.S. Commerce Department, Bureau of Export

Administration nor any other U.S. federal agency has suspended, revoked or

denied its export privileges.

9. Third Party Software

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The Software may contain one or more items of third party software which use is

governed by separate third party license, unless otherwise stated.

10. Open Source Software

Portions of the Software include or operate with Open Source software (“Open

Source Software”).

Open Source Software is software covered by a publicly available license gov-

erned solely under Copyright law, whereas the complete terms and obligations

of such license attach to a licensee solely through the act of copying, using and/

or distributing the licensed software, such obligations often include one or more

of attribution obligations, distribution obligations, copyleft obligations, and

intellectual property encumbrances. The use of any Open Source Software is

subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement as well as the terms and

conditions of the corresponding license of each Open Source Software package.

If there is a conflict between the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the

terms and conditions of the Open Source Software license, the applicable Open

Source Software license will take precedence. Datalogic is required to reproduce

the software licenses, acknowledgments and copyright notices as provided by

the authors and owners, thus, all such information is provided in its native lan-

guage form, without modification or translation. Please reference and review the

above mentioned information to identify which Open Source Software packages

have source code provided or available.

11. Notices

All notices required or authorized under this Agreement shall be given in writing,

and shall be effective when received, with evidence of receipt. Notices to Data-

logic shall be sent to the attention of Datalogic USA Inc., Legal & IP Department,

959 Terry Street, Eugene, OR 97402, U.S.A., or such other address as may be

specified by Datalogic in writing.

12. General Provisions.

12.1. Entire Agreement; Amendment. This document contains the entire agree-

ment between the parties relating to use of the Datalogic products and the

licensing of the Software and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous agree-

ments, written or oral, between the parties concerning the use of the Datalogic

products and licensing of the Software. This Agreement may not be changed,

amended, or modified except by written document signed by Datalogic.

12.2. Waiver. A party's failure to enforce any of the terms and conditions of this

Agreement shall not prevent the party's later enforcement of such terms and

conditions.

12.3. Governing Law; Venue: End User agrees to the application of the laws of

the country in which End User obtained the license to govern, interpret, and

enforce all of End User’s and Datalogic’s respective rights, duties, and obliga-

tions arising from, or relating in any manner to, the subject matter of this Agree-

ment, without regard to conflict of law principles. The United Nations

Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods does not apply.

All rights, duties, and obligations are subject to the courts of the country in

which End User obtained the license. For licenses granted by Licensee who oper-

ates in the countries specified below, the following terms applies.

For Americas:

This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Oregon. This Agreement

and the rights of the parties hereunder shall be governed by and construed in

accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon U.S.A, without regard to the

rules governing conflicts of law. The state or federal courts of the State of Ore-

gon located in either Multnomah or Lane counties shall have exclusive jurisdic-

tion over all matters regarding this Agreement, except that Datalogic shall have

the right, at its absolute discretion, to initiate proceedings in the courts of any

other state, country, or territory in which End User resides, or in which any of

End User's assets are located. In the event an action is brought to enforce the

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terms and conditions of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to

reasonable attorneys’ fees, both at trial and on appeal.

For Europe, Middle East and Africa:

This Agreement is governed by the laws of Italy. This Agreement and the rights

of the parties hereunder shall be governed by and construed in accordance with

the laws of Italy, without regard to the rules governing conflicts of law. Italian

Court of Bologna shall have exclusive jurisdiction over all matters regarding this

Agreement, except that Datalogic shall have the right, at its absolute discretion,

to initiate proceedings in the courts of any other state, country, or territory in

which End User resides, or in which any of End User's assets are located. In the

event an action is brought to enforce the terms and conditions of this Agree-

ment, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys’ fees, both at

trial and on appeal.

For Asia- Pacific Countries:

The validity, interpretation and construction of the Agreement shall be governed

by and construed in accordance with Laws of the Republic of Singapore. Parties

expressly disclaim the application of the United Nations Convention for Interna-

tional Sale of Goods.

Any dispute arising out of or in connection with this contract, including any

question regarding its existence, validity or termination, shall be referred to and

finally resolved by arbitration administered by the Singapore International Arbi-

tration Centre (“SIAC”) in accordance with the Arbitration Rules of the Singapore

International Arbitration Centre ("SIAC Rules") for the time being in force, which

rules are deemed to be incorporated by reference in this clause. The seat of the

arbitration shall be Singapore.

The number of arbitrators will be three, with each side to the dispute being enti-

tled to appoint one arbitrator. The two arbitrators appointed by the parties will

appoint a third arbitrator who will act as chairman of the proceedings. Vacancies

in the post of chairman will be filled by the president of the SIAC. Other vacan-

cies will be filled by the respective nominating party. Proceedings will continue

from the stage they were at when the vacancy occurred. If one of the parties

refuses or otherwise fails to appoint an arbitrator within 30 days of the date the

other party appoints its, the first appointed arbitrator will be the sole arbitrator,

provided that the arbitrator was validly and properly appointed. All proceedings

will be conducted, including all documents presented in such proceedings, in the

English language. The English language version of these terms and conditions

prevails over any other language version.

12.4. Attorneys’ Fees. In the event an action is brought to enforce the terms and

conditions of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable

attorneys' fees, both at trial and on appeal.

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References

Support Through The Website

Datalogic provides several services as well as technical support through its web-

site. Log on to www.datalogic.com and click on the SUPPORT link which gives

you access to:

• Downloads by selecting your product model from the dropdown list in the

Search by Product field for specific Data Sheets, Manuals, Software & Utili-

ties, and Drawings;

• Repair Program for On-Line Return Material Authorizations (RMAs) plus

RepairCenter contact information;

• Customer Service containing details about Maintenance Agreements;

• Technical Support through email or phone.

Conventions

“Facility” or “Site” refers to a single location such as a distribution center con-

taining one or more scan points.

A “Scan Point” refers to a specific scanning station within a Facility. It may be a

single device or an array or tunnel with several devices.

"Device” refers to physical devices used in the reading stations: cameras, con-

trollers, scanners, dimensioners.

"You” refers to the System Administrator or Technical Support person using this

manual to install, configure, operate, maintain or troubleshoot a plant equipped

with Datalogic WebSentinel PLUS.

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This symbol draws attention to details or procedures that may be useful in improv-

ing, maintaining, or enhancing the performance of the hardware or software being

discussed.

This symbol identifies a hazard or procedure that, if incorrectly performed, could

cause personal injury or result in equipment damage. It is also used to bring the

user’s attention to details that are considered IMPORTANT.

This symbol alerts the user they are about to perform an action involving, either a

dangerous level of voltage, or to warn against an action that could result in damage

to devices or electrical shock.

This symbol alerts the user they are about to perform an action involving possible

exposure to laser light radiation.

This symbol identifies a procedure that requires you take measures to prevent Elec-

trostatic Discharge (ESD) e.g., use an ESD wrist strap. Circuit boards are most at risk.

Please follow ESD procedures.

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Chapter 1

Introduction

System Overview

WebSentinel PLUS is a browser-based application that gives facility managers

and maintenance personnel the ability to monitor multiple Datalogic products

and scan points within their facility or across multiple facilities from anywhere an

internet connection is available. WebSentinel PLUS provides real time and histor-

ical performance data in an easy to use browser-based interface, as well as

automatic status and error condition reporting for all of the Datalogic products

and systems to which it is connected.

WebSentinel PLUS Server

The WebSentinel PLUS application and database resides on a networked WebSen-

tinel PLUS Server. The server can be supplied by Datalogic (preferable) or by the

end user

(see Chapter ).

Typically, one WebSentinel PLUS Server is required for

each site (i.e.: Distribution Center, Airport Baggage System, etc.) and can moni-

tor several scan points within that site. Some high-volume end users prefer to

have a WebSentinel Plus server at each major scan point (array/tunnel). Each

WebSentinel PLUS Server runs a Global database, Local database, and Package

database. The information controlled by and contained within each database is

described below.

A scan point is any read area on a conveyor line, which may have one or more

barcode readers (laser scanner or camera) and may include a dimensioner and

controller.

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Database Information Distribution

Basic Architecture

The installed barcode readers, cameras, dimensioners, and controllers commu-

nicate with the WebSentinel PLUS Server through the site local area network

(LAN). WebSentinel PLUS then stores up to 45 days’ worth of site data in its data-

base.

A static IP address (URL) is assigned to the networked WebSentinel PLUS Server,

and you can access the application through any internet browser that has access

to that network. By typing the WebSentinel PLUS Server IP address into the

browser’s address field, you can link to the WebSentinel PLUS Login window.

With a proper user ID and password, you can log in and begin monitoring the

scan points in your facility.

System Layouts

Most systems will use a single WebSentinel PLUS Server installed on the Host

Network for several scan points (arrays/tunnels). Scan points using cameras can

store images on the WebSentinel PLUS Server or optional Network Attached Stor-

age (NAS) through the Image Network for long-term image storage. The amount

of NAS and the network layout can vary according to storage requirement and

link distances to the server room. In the extra image storage scenario, the NAS

has to run a Web Server, and in order to export images by the HTTP protocol, the

image home needs to be set as a public folder.

System Overview

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Standard Layout

End users with

very

high volume may consider installing a WebSentinel PLUS

Server at each camera array/tunnel. These servers can then be accessed inde-

pendently through the Host Network.

High Volume Layout

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Server Capacity

A single WebSentinel PLUS Server has a large monitoring capability and can sup-

port

many

scan points (tunnels/arrays) and devices in your facility. The capacity

per server depends on several factors including:

• Package throughput

•Number of devices per scan point (tunnels/arrays)

• The types and combination of devices used, i.e.: cameras, laser scanners,

dimensioners

• Image storage required on the server versus NAS (Network Attached Stor-

age)

• The capacity and speed of the facility’s network

Datalogic will work with you to provide the best WebSentinel PLUS monitoring

solution for your facility.

Extended Architecture

WebSentinel PLUS also gives you the ability to link WebSentinel PLUS Servers

located in several different remote facilities through use of a reliable internet

connection. When this is done, one WebSentinel PLUS Server (at one facility) is

designated as the MASTER, and the other WebSentinel PLUS Servers in the system

become its SLAVES. Each server has a copy of the MASTER’s Global Database. The

WebSentinel PLUS Controller continually updates SLAVE Global Databases with

the latest User and Site Administration information over the Internet.

Global Database Distribution to Slave Facilities

Using the Internet and Site IP addresses, each Site can directly access the other

Sites Local Databases to view that Site’s statistical information.

Extended Architecture

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Local Database Connectivity

If the MASTER at Site 1 fails, the other Sites (SLAVES) can still collect and view

each other's statistical data, but administrative changes cannot be made to the

Global Database. In this case, the SLAVES will try to contact the MASTER until it

comes back up and the connection can be established. Each SLAVE keeps track

of where it left off in the replication process. When a SLAVE reconnects to the

MASTER, it informs the MASTER of its last successful update. The SLAVE receives

any updates that have taken place since that time, and then waits for the MASTER

to notify it of new updates.

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Master Failure Scenario

If one of the SLAVE Sites fails, none of the sites will be able to view its data. When

the SLAVE is restored, the MASTER will update the SLAVE’S administrative set-

tings in its Global database. At that point the Local database again begins to col-

lect local statistics, and those statistics can be viewed by the MASTER and other

SLAVES.

Slave Failure Scenario

Prerequisites

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Prerequisites

Before using the WebSentinel PLUS, we recommend that you have completed the

following steps.

NOTE: You cannot obtain your user license for WebSentinel PLUS unless you have con-

figured the WebSentinel PLUS network.

1. Configure the network for WebSentinel PLUS.

2. Create a static IP address for the WebSentinel PLUS.

3. To verify, connect an Ethernet cable to your WebSentinel PLUS server and

verify that the adapter link lights are lit.

4. Using the OS (Linux or Windows) to configure the network adapter settings,

verify that an IP address is assigned by using ipconfig or ifconfig terminal

commands.

NOTE: You may need to contact your IT Dept. to find out what the correct IP address is.

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Chapter 2

Installation

Software Requirements

WebSentinel PLUS software requires one of the following windows operating

systems:

• Windows 7 - 10 (32 or 64-bit, 64-bit preferred)

One of the following browsers

•Internet Explorer 10 (or later)

• Chrome 36 (or later)

• Firefox 30 (or later)

and

• Java: Version 7 (or later)

If the WebSentinel PLUS server(s) is supplied by Datalogic, software will be pre-

installed and the unit will be ready to plug in when it arrives at your facility.

Server Hardware Requirements

Hardware requirements for a single end user supplied server monitoring many

scan points (tunnels/arrays)

(see )

are shown below. Requirements for remote

computers (remote clients) viewing WebSentinel PLUS through a network con-

nection are much less stringent.

Server Hardware Recommendations

Dedicated Computer with the following:

• Intel Core i3 at 2.1 GHz or equivalent processor

•8 GB RAM

• 500 GB hard disk with at least 350 GB free space for package data

• Two 10/100/1000Mb Ethernet ports

• USB 2.0 port for software installation

Google Chrome Web Browser is recommended for its superior performance characteristics.

WebSentinel PLUS software runs on computers with less than the recommended hardware

requirements and will likely perform fine when monitoring a few scan points. Performance of

queries & reports may be negatively affected.

The Data logic WebSentinel PLUS licens key is created based on the MAC address of a single

Ethernet card installed on the PC (automatically selected and not modifiable by the user). For

this reason it is recommended to disconnect or disable all the other removable Ethernet cards

in order to avoid the registration program selecting them. If the registered MAC is missing,

WebSentinel PLUS will not start.

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