Course Syllabus - Galaxy Control Systems

Galaxy Control Systems
Security Management: “Factory-Training” Syllabus
Focus: System Galaxy Version 10
Abstract:
The “factory” course, outlined below, is designed for security professionals who are interested in
maintaining active technical certification on the System Galaxy product line. The course covers
articles on installation, maintenance, and overall project management of a System Galaxy
installation. The certification achieved herein will qualify an individual to implement a System
Galaxy solution.
Course Details:
The factory course is offered at the Galaxy Control Systems training facility in Walkersville, MD.
The certification parameters consist of 5 days of interactive instruction given by the Galaxy
technical staff. There will be a certification examination on the morning of the 5 th day. This
examination must be completed to a satisfactory level to receive credit for this course.
DAY ONE
I. Introduction
a. Galaxy Control Systems (Corporate Overview)
b. System Galaxy (Application Overview)
i. Software Modules
ii. Hardware Components
iii. Application Examples (Case Studies)
II. Galaxy Architecture
a. 600 Cluster
i. Overview
ii. CPU
iii. DPI
iv. DIO
v. DSI
vi. Configuration Instructions
b. 500i Loop
i. Basic Loop Configuration
ii. 500/500i Controller
iii. Backplane
iv. Network Terminal Interface (NTI)
v. Dual Port Interface (DPI)
vi. Alarm Monitoring Module (AMM)
vii. Output Relay Module (ORM)
viii. Elevator Control Module (ECM)
ix.
c. General Devices
i. Reader Technologies/Types
ii. Wiring Overview
III. Hardware Quiz
DAY TWO
IV. System Parameters
V. SG Version 10 Highlights
VI. Software Installation
a. Install Software Suite (Stand-Alone Server App)
b. Install Pre-requisites

c. Install Data Base Components
d. Install SG Version 10.x
VII. Basic Software Configuration (Make 1 Card Work)
a. Add Master Operator
b. GUI Design Overview
c. Create 600 Cluster
d. Add 600 Controller
e. Loop Wizard
i. Add 500i Loop
ii. Add 1 Controller
i. Configure Port Properties
f. Add “Test Card”
g. Test card enrollment for Valid Access
VIII. Software Registration
a. Enable LAN Connection
b. Online Registration Enrollment
c. Register System ID
d. Register Server
e. Register Workstation
f. Software Maintenance Overview
IX. User Functions
a. Holidays (Special Days)
b. Time Schedules
c. Access Groups
d. Access Profiles
e. Departments
f. Cardholders
i. Enrolling Cards
ii. Personal Information
iii. Miscellaneous Data Fields
iv. Credential Settings
v. Access Settings
vi. Alternate Photo Tab
g. Batch Loading
h. Badging and Photo Capture
DAY THREE
X. Hardware Device Programming
a. Loop/Cluster Properties
b. 500i & 600 Controller Properties
c. Reader Properties
i. Reader Types
ii. Timing and Schedules
iii. Anti-Passback & Door Groups
iv. CCTV/DVR Triggering
v. Arming/Disarming Triggers
vi. Elevator Control
d. Input/Output Configuration
i. I/O Groups
ii. Inputs
iii. Output Types
iv. Scenarios
XI. System Operators
a. Add/Modify/Delete Users
b. Audit Trailing
c. Loop Filters

XII. Monitoring
a. Transactions
b. Alarm Monitoring
c. Alarm Graphics
d. Audible Alarms
e. Alarm Responses
f. Device Status
XIII. Reporting
a. Activity Matrix
b. Crystal Reporting
DAY FOUR
XIV. Networking 101
a. Networking Terminology Overview
b. Ports
c. Data Service to Data Source Communication
d. IP Sockets/OS Limitations
e. Network System Scenarios
XV. Advanced Topics
a. Card Maintenance Utilities
b. GCS Services Manager
c. Database Purging
d. Database Importing
e. Database Backups
f. Loop Diagnostics
g. Workstation Options
h. Upgrades
DAY FIVE
XVI. CERTIFICATION EXERCISE