Inception User Interface
Overview
The Inception system features a responsive, browser-based web interface as its primary management and control layer. It also supports physical Elite and EliteX LCD Terminals for localized control.
Technical Details
Interface Infrastructure
- Web Technology: The UI is served via an embedded web server running natively on the Inception Controller.
- Encryption: Browser sessions are secured using HTTPS (SSL/TLS).
- Network Discovery: Controllers can be discovered on a local network via the Inner Range IP Config Tool.
Concurrent Access
- Multi-User Support: Multiple operators can manage the system simultaneously without requiring a proxy server.
- Profile-Based UI: The interface dynamically hides menu items and dashboards based on the logged-in user’s assigned Web Page Profile.
Web Interface Navigation
The interface is designed to be responsive across smartphones, tablets, and computers.
Login and Connectivity
- Local Connection: Access via the controller’s IP address.
- SkyTunnel: Access via
https://www.skytunnel.com.au/inception/SERIALNUMBER(where SERIALNUMBER is in the format INxxxxxxxx). - Credentials: Supports Username/Password or PIN-only entry for touch devices.
Menu Structure
The navigation bar on the left contains three main sections:
- [State / Control]: Live monitoring and control of Areas, Doors, Inputs, and Outputs.
- [Configuration]: Setup for Users, Schedules, and General System settings.
- [System]: Administrative tasks like Database Backups, Reports, and System Overview.
Dashboard and Favourites
- Dashboard: The landing page after login.
- Favourites: Often-interacted items (Areas, Doors, Outputs) can be pinned to the Dashboard via [Configuration > Users > Web Page Profiles]. Profiles determine which pages and favourites a user sees.
System Control via Web
- Area Control: Navigate to [State / Control > Control Areas]. Use “Quick Control” for arming/disarming. Failed arming attempts show failure reasons (e.g., unsealed inputs) in a dialog.
- Door Control: Navigate to [State / Control > Control Doors]. Supports Lock, Unlock, Lockout, and Grant Access overrides.
- Output Control: Navigate to [State / Control > Control Outputs]. Supports On/Off and Timed Control (seconds to hours).
- Input Control: Navigate to [State / Control > Control Inputs]. Primarily used to Isolate faulty detectors.
Elite / EliteX Terminal Usage
Physical keypads provide day-to-day control without a browser.
Terminal Key Functions
- [MENU]: Returns to the main menu.
- [END]: Logs the user off (Auto-logoff occurs after 1 minute of inactivity).
- [ON] / [OFF]: Used to control selected items (Areas, Outputs, etc.).
- [OK]: Accept changes or acknowledge messages.
- [HELP]: Displays context-sensitive help text.
Quick Control
- Quick Arm/Disarm: Enter PIN and press [ON] or [OFF] instead of [OK] to bypass the menu and immediately control the associated area.