iSTAR Pro to iSTAR Ultra SE (Ultra Mode) Migration
This document describes the iSTAR Pro Controller migration to the iSTAR Ultra SE (Ultra Mode) Controller.
The procedure migrates the iSTAR Pro, its child objects including boards, inputs, output, and readers to iSTAR Ultra SE (Ultra
Mode) objects. Existing object IDs are retained. The inputs and outputs are one to one mapping.
This conversion requires a shutdown and restart of Server CrossFire services. Please plan accordingly.
Important Migration Information
Migration Utility Location
The migration utility and this document are located on the system where C•CURE is installed.
C:\ Program Files (x86)\Tyco\CCURE Client in the iSTAR_Pro_to_iSTAR_UltraSE_Migration folder.
Reader Migration
The Weigand reader and RM reader configuration locations and device port assignments are different in the iSTAR Ultra SE.
Once the conversion is complete:
Weigand readers configured in the iSTAR Pro Readers tab are accessed through the iSTAR Ultra SE Weigand tab.
RM readers configured in the iSTAR Pro Readers tab are accessed through the iSTAR Ultra SE RS-485 tab.
See the C•CURE 9000 Hardware Configuration Guide for more information.
Exiting without Completing the Migration
The conversion utility maintains a database of the configuration updates saved if you exit without completing the conversion
procedure. When the conversion utility is restarted, the following warning appears:
• Click Yes to keep the previous edits.
• Click No to discard the previous edits.
Migration Procedure
To migrate the iSTAR Pro controllers to the iSTAR Ultra SE (Ultra Mode) controllers:
1. Ensure that your account has Administrative privileges to be able to modify the ACVSCore database.
2. Backup the ACVSCore database.
3. Remove the iSTAR Pro panels and replace them with the iSTAR Ultra SE controller panels.
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4. This step is optional, but highly recommended to ensure the new panels are operating properly.
a) Set the iSTAR Ultra SE controller panels to Pro Mode. Set the SW-4 switch to ON (Pro Mode). See the iSTAR Ultra
SE Controller Guide for instructions.
b) Verify that the iSTAR Ultra SE panels are operating properly.
c) Set the iSTAR Ultra SE controller panels back to Ultra Mode. Set the SW-4 switch to OFF (Ultra Mode). See the
iSTAR Ultra SE Controller Guide for instructions.
The next step requires you to stop the Server CrossFire Services.
5. Open the Server Configuration Application. Stop the CrossFire Framework Service and the CrossFire Server Component
FrameWork Service.
6. On the system where C•CURE is installed, navigate to Program Files (x86)>Tyco>CCURE Client.
7. Locate CCureProToSEConvertUtlity.exe and double-click on it. The migration utility opens with an informational dialog
box.
8. Read the information and click OK.
NOTE: By default, the Database Connection path DATA SOURCE = .;INITIAL CATALOG=ACVSCore;INTEGRATED
SECURITY=TRUE. If SQLEXPRESS is used, the Database Connection path must be modified.
Example: BOS2Q2801\SQLEXPRESS;INITIAL CATALOG=ACVSCore;INTEGRATED SECURITY=TRUE
where BOS2Q2801 is the name of the host PC.
9. Click Connect.
10. Click Load Clusters. The screen is populated with clusters and their objects; controllers, readers, input boards, and
output boards.
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11. Click on a cluster to select it and choose the Encryption Mode, Unencrypted or Encrypted.
12. Click Save Changes.
13. Repeat step 11 and step 12 for all clusters.
14. Click on a controller to select it and choose Ultra SE ACM from the Board Type drop-down menu.
15. Click Save Changes.
16. Repeat step 14 and step 15 for all controllers.
17. Click on an input board to select it, select the Slot and Port numbers.
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18. Click Save Changes.
19. Repeat step 17 and step 18 for each input board.
20. Repeat the steps for each output board.
21. Click on a reader to select it, select the Slot and Port numbers.
22. Click Save Changes.
23. Repeat step 21 and step 22 for reach reader.
24. Click the Convert Clusters tab.
25. Select the clusters with the iSTAR Controllers you want to migrate.
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26. Click Convert Selected Controllers. The following warning is displayed:
27. Click Yes. The conversion process starts.
28. When the conversion process is complete, restart the CrossFire Services you stopped in step 5.
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