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How to request a license when upgrading OMNIA.

How to request a license when upgrading OMNIA.

This is the process to request an OMNIA Version 5 and higher license when upgrading.

How to request a license when upgrading OMNIA.

How to request a license when upgrading OMNIA.


-Licensing Tool
Install the OMNIA Licensing Tool at PMTsecurity.com 

Click: Support

Click: Download Center

Select: Access Control

Select: OMNIA

Select: OMNIA Software

Select: OMNIA License Tool

Right click on the .exe file and Select: Download

Right Click and download as Administrator 

Select: Next

Select: “I accept the agreement” then click: Next

Select: Next

Select: Install


You will see the download as shown below.

Select: Finish

Once the Licensing Tool has finished downloading Open File Explorer. 

Open: This PC ► Windows (C:) ►OMNIA ►License Tool Then Select the Application Licensing Tool

Confirm your database credentials.

Select: Continue

Select: Next

The license you are requesting will be associated with the server you make the request from.

Select OK


Select: Next

If you have Unlicensed Devices, they will appear in this section. 
Select: Next

Select: Request License



Take note of the recommended software as shown below. Example- (APU935)
Select: Apply

-Get Machine ID

Go to the download center at PMTSecurity.com.


Select: Access Control by clicking the down arrow. 


Select: OMNIA.


Select: OMNIA Utilities


Look for OMNIA License Utility (All Versions)


Download and Extract the GetMachine_ID UUID – NO_WMIC.zip


After downloading the zip folder. Right click and select Extract All… Remember the saved location of the extraction. 
 

Open the Extracted Folder


Select: get_machine_id


Once you run the file. It will show you the UUID and Machine_id. 


This will also create file that you attach to the license request. 


-OMNIA License Request Form

Complete the form that is show below. 


Example for the First four lines. 


Example for the next four lines.


Click the down arrow. A list of availableible licenses will populate.


From the list, look back to the Licensing tool to see what was recommended.

From the Machine ID install and running the .exe upload the machine_id file. 

Choose File and select the machine_id to upload. 

Fill out any secondary information and Click Submit.

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How to add a PAC Tag type to a Tag Holder

How to add a PAC Tag type to a Tag Holder

How to add a personal access code to a tag holder.

Open OMNIA, Select the Enrollment Tab to open the drop down menu. Click Tagholder.

Choose which Tagholder to add a Personal Access Code

Select the Tags tab.

Select ADD TAGS.

Select ENROLLMENT WIZARD.

Select Enroll Card.

For PAC select either Manually Enter (Code & Type) or Random PAC.

Enter your desired Personal Access code (Tag Code). Then select Tag Type.

Scroll down and select Personal Access Code.

Select the green check mark to save desired settings.

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Finding and Adding Sigma Biometric Units to OMNIA 4.6.5

Finding and Adding Sigma Biometric Units to OMNIA 4.6.5

How to add Biometric Units to OMNIA Version 4.x.x

Find the Biometric Unit

Default IP address of the Idemia Sigma Lite is 192.168.1.10

Ensure your NIC is configured for this IP range.

Open the Morpho Biometric Tool Box.

In the Connection Tab:

  1. From the Terminal Type Drop Down, Select Sigma, MorphoWave, VisionPass
  2. Enter the IP address of the Terminal
  3. Select None for TLS Configuration
  4. Select Connection

MBTB Connects to the Sigma Lite and will open into the Terminal Information Tab.

The Sigma Lite must have Firmware 4.9.4 or higher to work properly in OMNIA.

You can use the MBTB to upgrade the Firmware on the Biometric Units.

To Change/Update the IP address of the Sigma Lite.

  1. Select the Communication Configuration Tab
  2. Select Static for the Mode
  3. Enter the desired IP address
  4. Enter the desired Network Mask
  5. Enter the desired Gateway
  6. Enter the Preferred DNS
  7. Enter Alternate DNS
  8. Select Write to set Sigma Lite Communication

Open the OMNIA Server App.

  1. Select the Hardware Tab
  2. Select the Biometric Install Tab
  3. Select Search for Devices
  4. Enter IP address range for desired search and the search will begin

Any Units found during the Search will be displayed.

  1. Select the Sigma Lite
  2. Select Install Selection
     Repeat Process for all Units
  3. Select the Biometric Configuration Tab

In the Biometric Configuration Tab We will export and import the unlock files required for Installation into OMNA

  1. Select a Reader
  2. Select Export Locked File
    Note: The Export Locked file will contain information for all uninstalled units. No need to export individual/multiple unlock files.
         

The unlock File default location will be C:\OMNIA\4.6.5…..

  1. Name the Export File and select open
      File is saved with that name.

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From the Biometric Configuration Tab. Import the Biometric Unlock File.

  1. Select Import Unlock File
    Navigate to location of Unlock File
  2. Select Open to apply.

I separate window will open for each New Bio Unit Installed

  1. Select OK to close each window.

In the Biometric Configuration Tab, you will see the Bio Units have now moved. Full uploads can be performed here. The Bio Readers can now be assigned to a Reader in the OMNIA Software URL.

Log into the OMNIA Software

  1. Select Setup
  2. Select Readers, then select the Reader you want to assign the biometric unit to
  3. Select Biometric Input, then select the desired Bio Reader to add
       The Bio Unit is added to the Reader, OMNIA then Sends the Biometric Configuration and Tagholder Biometric Templates to the Biometric Unit.

The Biometric Unit is now installed into OMNIA 4.6.5

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Create a Reader Profile in OMNIA

Create a Reader Profile in OMNIA

How to Create a Reader Profile

How to Create a Reader Profile

Before stating make sure your new hardware is installed.

Open OMNIA in a web browser

Select Setup tab to open the drop down menu.


Under Hardware select Reader Profiles.


Click Add in the top right. A blue circle with a white +.



Name your new Reader Profile and Select the profile you would like to make a Copy Of.

*The Copy Of  sets the parameters for what kind of reader profile is preferred.





*Notice how you can select the copy from different sites* 



Once Created, you can verify the Details. If this is incorrect you can delete and start over by selecting reader profiles and clicking the trashcan. 


You can change or Edit Behaviors. Example- Unlock on First Tag.


Adding or changing inputs. 


Add Actions (if required, defaults are usually fine)



Add Parameters (if required, defaults are usually fine)



Selecting Readers for the Profile.
*Note: Once a reader has been assigned to a READER PROFILE, it can only be removed by adding it to another profile. It can not be removed from within its current profile.

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Wiring for IDFace to OSDP

How to wire the iDFace reader to an existing OSDP reader module.

1. **Wiring Overview**: Demonstrates how to wire the iDFace reader to an existing OSDP reader module.

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2. **OSDP Support**: Installation is supported with the OMNIA system.

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3. **Connection Instructions**:
– Use one of the provided four-pin plugs for wiring.
– Extend short wires as necessary to reach the OSDP reader module.
– Utilize green and white twisted pair wires (minimum 22 AWG).
– Cut wire to a length sufficient to reach from the iDFace to the OSDP reader module, allowing 30 cm extra.

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4. **Wiring Connections**:
– Connect green wire to the blue iDFace wire.
– Connect white wire to the blue and white iDFace wire.
– Connect red and black wires to a 12V DC power supply (2 amps required).

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5. **Mounting**: Close the unit with the provided cover and follow mounting instructions.

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6. **Wiring to OSDP**: Wire green to the D0/A terminal and white to the D1B terminal on the OSDP reader module.

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7. **Dip Switch Configuration**: Set the reader port dip switch to 010010 for OSDP mode.

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8. **Next Steps**: Setup the iDFace using the OMNIA software.