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1061 South 800 East • Orem, Utah 84097 • Telephone 801 229 2800 • Fax 801 224 0355 WebPoint™ 2.1 — Installation and User Guide Overview WebPoint™ 2.1 is a web interface to Vantage’s InFusion Design Center and/or QLink Home Automation systems. This new version can talk to InFusion and QLink Systems at the same time. For example a single macro could be created to turn lights on and off for an InFusion and QLink system at the same time, almost anyplace in the world. New Features • iPhone theme • Mobile phone Black theme for other PDA's and smart phones • Reworked the mobile theme for Windows mobile devices

running Opera • IP camera support • Ability to set Camera masking of motion sensed zones • Ability to react (with a macro) when motion is sensed at the

camera System Requirements This software is compatible with InFusion Design Center and QLink Systems. QLink systems require Master Controller firmware version 6.3 or higher and QLink software version 3.3 or higher for proper operation. For new projects it is recommended that firmware and software be kept to the most current release available for either lighting system. Setup System for Remote Access to WebPoint In order to access WebPoint from outside the premise, the security settings on the home’s IP router/gateway will, most likely, need to be modified. Use the technique commonly referred to as "Port Forwarding". On the home router/gateway, go into the Port settings and allow port 80 on the router to pass through to the WebPoint computer Port 80. Double check the IP address & port settings in WebPoint by navigating to the "System" screen. WebPoint will now be accessible from anywhere an internet connection is available by navigating a browser to the IP address of the home’s router. Setup a Resident Domain Name, e.g., www.myhouse.net If the Internet Service Provider (ISP) does not have a static IP address for the internet router (Not sure? Contact the ISP provider. Typically a static IP address costs extra), it is recommended to set up an account with a "Dynamic DNS" provider. The "Dynamic DNS" provider can assign a name, e.g., LarsenHome32.net, to the home network. The DNS provider allows remote access from anywhere in the world and eliminates the need to keep track of IP addresses from the ISP, which are frequently modified. Dynamic DNS providers may require a small piece of software be downloaded to run on one of the computers on the premise; the WebPoint computer is a good choice. This software will update the "dynamic DNS" system with the IP address multiple times a day so the "dynamic DNS" provider can always map the domain name, e.g., LarsenHome32.net, to the current IP address assigned by the Internet Service Provider. Installing WebPoint Please be aware of the following: • WebPoint should install over the top of previous installs

without requiring an un-install. • Previously setup cameras (from version 2.0 or earlier) may

need to be setup again in order to operate properly. 1. WebPoint may be installed on Microsoft® Windows XP or

Windows VISTA systems a. When installing on Windows VISTA, the installer must have

Administrator privileges 2. Please exit all other window programs before beginning the

installation of WebPoint. 3. For the CD version, insert the CD and the auto launch program

will execute opening the WebPoint Installation. 4. For the downloaded version, double click on the WebPoint

Installation Icon. The Installation program will then launch. 5. Please follow the instructions in the Setup program.

6. Near the end of the installation, dealer and customer information will be requested. This registration information is needed to use WebPoint. Click Submit to complete.

7. After the information above and a slight pause, the prompt to install Microsoft Windows Media Video 9 VCM Codec Setup appears. Click Yes to install this. The computer may need to be rebooted before using WebPoint.

Starting WebPoint 1. WebPoint can be accessed from any web browser. NOTE: Handheld devices and mobile phones will work best with the Opera browser, not with IE.

a. On the host machine running WebPoint 2 (home.exe), the address of http://localhost/ can be entered into the address line of the current Internet Browser to open WebPoint.

b. On a machine that is not the host, but is on the same network domain, typing in the registered domain name of the host machine will open WebPoint. For example, if the host computer has its domain name registered as mycomputer, then typing in http://mycomputer/ will open Web Point.

c. From a machine that is not the host and not on the same network domain as the host computer, typing in the IP address of the host computer in the address line will start WebPoint. To find the IP address for the computer, access a DOS prompt and type ipconfig. The IP address will be listed near the top of the information returned.

2. When the page loads, a dialog will pop up asking for a username and password. The default user name is captain with no password. When typed correctly, the main screen for WebPoint will open.

Adding Passwords and Changing Themes To quickly change the user password and theme, click on the Preferences link on the HOME page. A page will appear with fields to change the current password and below it a box to change the theme of WebPoint and other preferences.

When changes are made in either window above always click on

the submit arrow icon to submit / save the changes. Configuring WebPoint with An InFusion System When WebPoint starts the first time, there are no Vantage projects configured. In order to use WebPoint, a Vantage System needs to be loaded from a Design Center project file or from the Main Controller into the host (WebPoint) computer. From the HOME page of WebPoint:

1. Click the InFusion (Design Center) icon The following screen is opened:

2. Click on to open the following window for InFusion Systems.

3. In the Controller Settings window (above) enter a controller name.

4. For the Room name, for a single system configuration, we recommend “Universe” (which is the default) so that the location navigation is more simple. When Multiple lighting systems are going to be loaded in WebPoint, it is recommended to set the Room to Make New Location which will make the Room name the same as the Controller Name.

5. Enter the IP address of the InFusion System Controller. 6. When all changes in the Controller Settings window are made,

click on the arrow icon to submit / save the changes.

7. The WebPoint window changes. Click the icon and the window will change again.

8. This window shows the InFusion System being read into WebPoint.

9. The Status will change to idle when reading the system is finished.

10. Control of the system, load status, etc. is now possible by

clicking on the Keypad or light bulb icons. Configuring WebPoint With A QLink System When WebPoint starts the first time, there are no Vantage projects configured. In order to use WebPoint, the Vantage System needs to be loaded from a QLink file or from the Main Controller into the host computer. From the HOME page of WebPoint:

1. Click the QLink icon The following screen is opened:

2. Click on to open the following window for QLink Systems. Notice this page has settings for RS-232 and TCP/IP connections.

3. In the Settings window enter a controller name. 4. For the Room name, for a single system configuration, we

recommend “Universe” (which is the default) so that the location navigation is more simple. When Multiple lighting systems are going to be loaded in WebPoint, it is recommended to set the Room to Make New Location which will make the Room name the same as the Controller Name.

5. Select the correct Serial Port and if connecting via an IP Address, enter the IP address of the QLink System Controller. NOTE: QLink defaults to Port 3040.

6. When all changes in the Settings window are made, click on the

arrow icon to submit / save the changes.

7. The WebPoint window changes. Click the icon and the window will change again.

8. This window shows the Q System being read into WebPoint. 9. The Status will change to idle when reading the system is

finished. 10. Control of the system, load status, etc. is now possible by

clicking on the Keypad or light bulb icons. Configuring WebPoint with a File for Q Systems Only 1. While on the Settings screen, do not enter an IP Address or

Serial Port. 2. Click on the yellow submit arrow and the screen will change to

the following.

3. Select Upload QLK File and browse to the file and load it. Change Name, Remove or Other Project Edits

1. Click on the Home Button.

2. Click on the link for InFusion or QLink Systems . 3. If more than one InFusion or Q System exists, click on the one

that needs editing. 4. In the next window that opens

a. Click for InFusion Systems

b. Or click to remove it from WebPoint 5. When editing an existing project by clicking Settings the

Controller Settings window is opened again allowing a new name to typed, etc.

6. When all changes in the Settings window are made, click on the

yellow arrow icon to submit / save the changes. To Add a User to WebPoint There may be multiple people who want to access the system through WebPoint, and they can all have different required permissions. There might be a user called Guest that can only

watch and control loads in a guest room. There might be a user called Dealer that allows permissions for changing a WebPoint project. The default user captain is an Administrator and has all rights, including the right to add and delete users.

1. Click on the Home icon.

2. Click on the Users icon. A page will appear showing all of the current users.

3. Near the top of that page are two buttons, Add User and Add Group. Click on the button labeled Add User.

4. A new page will appear with User Information fields. Enter the

information as desired and press the Submit Button.

5. The main Users page will appear again. If the specific

permissions for this user need to be changed instead of just using the group permissions, click the Permissions link to the right of the user name.

6. All Users must have Universe selected as one of their Location

permissions 7. On the Permissions page click the drop down menu at the top

and select Web_Applications

8. A list of available permissions will appear. Choose the Permissions that will be available for this user, and then press the Submit Button.

9. The new User can now launch WebPoint with the User Name and Password entered in step 4 above.

To Add a Group to WebPoint Groups are multiple users that have the same rights. Different examples of groups could be Administrators, Family and Guests.

1. Click on the Home icon.

2. Click on the Users icon. A page will appear showing all of the current users.

3. Near the top of that page are two buttons, Add User and Add Group. Click on the button labeled Add Group.

4. A new page will appear allowing the Group Name to be

entered. Enter the name as desired and press the Submit Button.

5. The Main User Page will appear again. To the right of the name of the group you just created is a link called Permissions. Follow this link.

6. All Users must have Universe selected as one of their Location

permissions 7. Set the Permissions page to Web_Applications. 8. A list of available permissions will appear. Choose the

permissions that will be available for this group, and then press

the Submit Button . 9. Groups are typically used in commercial settings where the

captain will set up groups and then assign users to that group. This way the captain does not have to set up the permissions for each individual user in a group.

To Check the Logs of WebPoint Everything that happens in WebPoint is recorded. Often this information is helpful to see when lights are used most, or to monitor who uses WebPoint. All of this information is recorded in the WebPoint Logs.

1. Click on the HOME icon.

2. Click on the Logs icon. A page will appear showing the date and information of different events that have been logged by WebPoint.

3. There is drop down list at the top. This box has options for different logs that can be viewed. This list may change slightly depending on the number of WebPoint projects.

a. Events b. User-Security c. Statistics d. InFusion-My-InFusion-System e. Info f. Errors

4. Just above the Log Data, there are Page numbers in parentheses. These are pages of logs. Clicking on these numbers will open that page of information.

Setting the Time and Title Shown in WebPoint The time is shown at the bottom of every WebPoint Page. This time is the time on the host computer.


2. Click on the System icon. 3. The next window will appear similar to the one below. Date,

Time, location information for correct Sunrise/Sunset information is available, giving the option to change the system time to match the location of the project. Once the desired

changes have been made, press the Submit arrow .

Contact Support Information for WebPoint Contact information for the dealers for this project and for Vantage Controls are listed in WebPoint. This information is available for additional support. The information in the first Contact Vantage section is from the initial INSTALL of WebPoint. This is the registration information asked for at the end of the install process.


2. Click on the Support icon. 3. A screen similar to the one below opens showing the version of

WebPoint and contact information.

To edit the information in the Support Info screen double click the RegisterApp.exe typically located in: C:\Program Files\Vantage\WebPoint2, the same directory where the Home.exe file is located. Controlling Loads in WebPoint


2. Click on the Lights icon. 3. Click on the Vantage System wanted to expand the window to

show the project loads. 4. A window similar to the one below is opened. The load levels

can be dragged and when the slider is let go of, the load will be changed to the new assigned level or just monitor the load levels without making changes. Notice the load percentages or levels is also reported at the right.

5. It is also possible to simply click the light bulb icon at the left to toggle the load.

6. To see the loads in an area click on Universe or Project Name and a pop-up menu allows the selection of specific rooms to filter the loads / objects to a single room.

Controlling Buttons in WebPoint


2. Click on the Keypads icon. 3. Click on the Vantage System wanted to expand the window to

show the project buttons 4. A window similar to the one below is opened. 5. Click on any Button to execute its program.

6. Notice the Buttons also track status with an LED indicator. In

this example SHADES DOWN is true. NOTE: Not all buttons will have the logic for LED status negating this feature.

To Check or Modify a Thermostat through WebPoint


2. Click on the Lights icon. 3. Click on the Vantage System wanted to expand the window to

show the project objects. 4. Scroll through the list to see the Thermostats in the room /

area selected. NOTE: If you are in a room without thermostats you will not see them. TIP: Create an area in the Design Center project called Thermostats, this way it is possible to see all of the thermostats in WebPoint by selecting that area.

5. Click on the thermostat row to expand that thermostat’s control options.

6. All controllable thermostat settings appear on this screen and may be adjusted from this screen.

Adding or Modifying Locations in WebPoint Locations are the Rooms and Floors in which loads and buttons are located under. In WebPoint you can modify which locations are available and add /delete or rename these locations.


2. Click on the Locations icon. 3. A list of all locations uploaded to WebPoint will appear.

4. To add a location, click the Add Location button shown at the

top of the page. To delete a location, click the Location and when the new screen appears, click on Remove Location. It is also possible to click on Remove All to remove all locations.

5. Clicking on the name of the Location. The name and description of that location are also available to modify or delete.

Modifying a Time Control Design Center and QLink Time Controls are listed under this option


8. Click on the Time Controls icon.

A list of available Time Controls and their information will appear. Clicking on the name of the Time Control will bring up a page where the time the Time Control executes can be changed and the Time Control can be enabled or disabled.

Recording and Editing Macros Macros are powerful tools in WebPoint. They allow the recording of a series of actions and then the play back of those actions. This feature is commonly used in conjunction with the Calendar feature.

1. Click the HOME icon.

2. Click on the link labeled Macros .

3. Press the icon. A page will appear allowing you to choose the macros name, location or room and assigned buttons if any.

4. Click on the Submit arrow at the bottom and the following help screen appears.

5. When the desired loads have been changed, the desired buttons pressed, the desired temperatures set, click the Finish Recording button. The macro will be completed, and will run when the button associated with it is pressed, or when the time it is scheduled to execute occurs.

6. it is also possible to test the macro from the following screen

by clicking on Run Macro icon.

7. Macros send all events recorded simultaneously. If a certain

execution order time lapse is desired, delays will need to be entered manually. To enter in the delays, go to the Macro Page, and click on the name of the Macro that needs to be changed. A list of the events recorded will appear with a delay box to the left of each event. Enter any delays wanted for each step and

click the submit arrow.

WebPoint Camera Sources Setup Cameras may be setup and accessed through WebPoint. The camera’s drivers must be properly installed and working correctly for WebPoint to take advantage of the cameras pictures. WebPoint operates with video capture cards, and a few multi port DVR cards. There are some Multi input DVR cards that work, including the IEI IVC200G. WebPoint also operates with camera cards that use Windows WDM drivers used by most USB cams. IP cameras are now supported in WebPoint as well.


2. Click on the Camera Sources icon. 3. All Camera Sources are listed

4. Click Add Camera icon to add a new camera source.

5. The following screen for camera setup is opened.

6. Fill out all appropriate fields above. 7. NOTE: Scroll down this screen to see IP Camera Notes for

additional help and tips on setting up cameras. 8. Remember to uncheck Sense Motion if the camera is not

motion activated. 9. If the camera is motion activated it is possible to have

WebPoint record when the camera is active for reviewing later. 10. Click the submit button to finish adding the Video Source to

the WebPoint system. WebPoint Cameras Access Accessing a Camera that has already been setup in WebPoint is easy.


2. Click on the Camera Sources icon. 3. Live feeds for each camera are displayed.

4. If the camera is Motion Activated click on that camera to get

the current picture and a history of recorded Video Clips for that camera.

5. Play back any history in the recorded list. WebPoint Calendar Events Setup WebPoint may be used to run Calendar events. These run automatic when the calendared time is true. Calendar Events run using a WebPoint Macro. See Recording and Editing Macros above.


2. Click on the Calendar icon. 3. The Calendar window opens allowing:

a. View Week (depending on last view selected) b. View Month (depending on last view selected) c. Event List (depending on last view selected) d. Add Event

i. Edit calendar occurrences of an existing event ii. Create a new Event

e. Current List of Calendar Events

4. Click on Add Event to open the following window if an Event

already exists a. Select an Event from the Event drop down list b. Set the Time

i. Use a specific time or Sunrise/Sunset relative c. Set the Date

(OR) Click on the Create Event . 5. The Create (Edit) Event Window allows:

a. Name of calendar event b. Time c. Date d. Repeat options e. End Date f. Submit

6. The window above is also made available when editing an existing Calendar Event.

7. Enter the Calendar page from the HOME page 8. Select the Event List view 9. Click on an existing Event from the List to open the following

view a. Calendar days this event runs show a time in the date b. Record Macro is available to assign / edit functionality c. Occurrence menu is available for times to run this calendar

event

10. The Submit arrow must be clicked on to save any changes.

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