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The SMS Express software is installed on the study room coordinator's computer. It's the program that manages the study room locks.

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  1. Set a username and password.

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  • Note: The first time you log into the newly created account, it will take longer than what you're used to with your regular staff account.

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  1. The location CN needs to help you set this up is: \\cn-share.tss.oregonstate.edu\library\shared\LEAD.

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  1. Be sure to download the correct version. There are 32 bit and 64 bit versions of the software.
    1. Go to Start, right click on Computer, and check the System type, which will tell you if your computer is 32 or 64 bit.
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  2. Click here to download the 64 bit and here for the 32 bit.
  3. Click the Download button.
  4. Click Save when prompted.
  5. Open the downloaded file by going to the folder where your browser saves downloads. This location can vary.
  6. When prompted, click to select one of the following options:
    • Remind me Later
    • Don’t Register
    • Register
  7. Connect the HHD to your computer.
  8. In the Windows Mobile Member Center window, click Set up your device.
  9. In the Set Up Windows Mobile Partnership window:
    1. You can either type in a meaningful name in the Device Name block or leave the default name as is
    2. Click to check the Create a shortcut on the Desktop to Windows Mobile Device Center check box.
    3. When prompted, deselect all the check boxes, except for Files. 
    4. Click Set Up.
    5. Click Next. A WMDC Partnership has now been established.
  10. Settings to change: 
    1. Under Mobile Device Settings > Change content sync settings deselect the preselected options and only check Files
    2. Under Mobile Device Settings > Manage a Partnership 
      1. Fill out the "Name this PC" field with something descriptive
      2. Set "If there is a conflict" to "Replace items on desktop." 
  11. The device can only handle two partnerships at a time. Each staff log in counts as a partnership, even if it's on the same computer. It will prompt you to delete a partnership if you have reached the limit. 

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If you end up purchasing new or replacement locks, peripherals or software, there are several things to be aware of if you want to safe your data and have the installation go smoothly.
  • Collect the audit data from all the doors one last time. Download the data and back-up your facility files.
  • Make note of the current file path configurations for:
    • Backing up the facility files
    • Downloading data from the HHD
  • Plan to spend time on the phone with Allegion. You will need help with:
    • Download Windows Mobile Device Center and a patch that will allow it to work on Windows 10. 
    • Downloading any necessary firmware updates for new or existing locks.
    • Downloading the Schlage Utility Software for the HHD.
    • Downloading any necessary firmware updates for the HHD.


  1. Install the SMS Express Program
    1. To install using the CD...
      1. The CD is located at the study room coordinator's desk in a plastic protective sleeve in the file cabinet under "Study Rooms."
      2. Navigate: Start>Computer>DVD Drive.
      3. Double click on SMS Express 4.2.0 Setup to start the installation.
    2. To install using the .exe file, go to the Allegion website and download the exe file for the 4.4 version. It's located under the Firmware/Software section. This is the current version we're using.
      1. the SMS 4.2.0 file is located at Shared>Library>LEAD>Circulation>Rooms. Double click to start installation.
    3. After you double clicked the file, the InstallShield Wizard will open to the Welcome screen.

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    1. Click Next.
    2. Click on the

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    1.  I accept the terms in the license agreement button.

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    1. Click Next.
    2. Enter a User Name and Organization in the provided fields.

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    1. Click Next.

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    1. Click Install. The installation process will begin.
    2. When the process is complete the Completed screen will open.

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    1. Click Finish. SMS Express is now installed.
  1. Open the SMS Express program. There should now be a shortcut on the desktop.
  2. The first time you log in, you use just the default

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  1. username (Manager)

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  1.  and password (123456).
  2. A prompt will come up.

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  1. Click Continue.
  2. Unlock the SMS Express software with a code to verify purchase.

    1. Go to

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    1. the Allegion website to register by filling out their form. (Allegion bought Schlage recently, so the URL in the user manual is incorrect.)

    2. The form will ask for...

      1. a machine ID number, which you get from the SMS Express software.

        1. Click

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        1. on Help>About

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        1.  to get the machine ID number, which is a 16 digits of numbers and letters.
      1. the customer order number, which is is located on the CD install sleeve; it

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      1. is 558183.

    1. The code will get sent to your email after you submit the registration form. Until you get the unlock key, which can take a couple of days, continue to use the default username and password to log into the program. 

    2. The program will prompt you to enter an unlock key every time you log in. Enter it when you get it through your email.
      1. The unlock key prompt will as for the machine ID, username, which is MANGER (case sensitive) and the unlock key.
  1. Load the facility from the share drive
    1. Go to Facility>Restore Backup
    2. Click Yes. The Select Facility to Restore window will open.
    3. Navigate to the database that was backed up from the previous version and select the backup file. So, go

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    1. to Shared>Library>LEAD>Circulation>Rooms>DO NOT DELETE MOVE OR MODIFY
    2. Click Open. The Existing Facility File Found window will open.
    3. Click OK
  1. Set the facility backup location
    1. The facility backup location is where all the files for the locking system are store. Backup the facility on the share drive.
    2. In SMS Express, click

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    1. on Settings>Program Settings,

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    1.  select the Backup

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    1.  tab.
    2. To change the location of the backup folder, click Change Folder. The Select Path Window will open.

      1. The default location on a 32 Bit platform is C:\Program Files\Schlage Security Management System Express\

      2. The default location on a 64 Bit platform is: C:\Program Files (x86)\Schlage Security Management System Express\

    3. Navigate to S:\Shared\LEAD\Circulation\Rooms\DO NOT DELETE MOVE OR MODIFY to change it to that location. (Your letter for the share drive may not be "S." It can be another letter.)
    4. Click

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    1.  OK

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    1. Click Save
    2. Don't leave the Program Settings just yet. We're not done here.
  1. Set the synchronization folder
    1. Windows Mobile Device Center created a synchronization folder on your computer that the HHD uses to synchronize files with your computer. SMS Express needs to know that location in order to use that folder.
    2. Find the synchronization folder
      1. Open WMDC
      2. Hover over Mobile Device Settings
      3. Click

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      1. on Change content sync settings
      2. Click on Sync Settings

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      1.  under Files
      2. Make a note of the folder path listed. It probably looks similar to: C:\Users\locksystem\Documents\Documents on Portunus

        1. (Locksystem is the name of the local account you created. Portunus is the name of the HHD.)
    1. Go back to SMS Express to the Program Settings. Click on

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    1. the Programming

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    1.  tab.
    2. Select that

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    1. the locks will be programmed with a Pocket PC device
    2. Click Change Folder

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    1.  and you will be given an option to select the location.
    2. Navigate to the synchronization folder that you found earlier.

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    1. Click OK.
    2. in the Program Settings window,

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    1. click Save, then

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    1. click Close.
  1. Add System Operators
    1. Adding system operators enables you and other staff members to have log in access to the Schlage Express
      software. After you add at least one System Operator with all privileges, remember to delete the default Manager

      and Operator
    2. In the Main screen, click

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    1. on Settings>Operator Settings.

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    1. Click Add

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    1.  at the bottom of

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    1. the Manager

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    1.  pane, which will create an account that will have all privileges.
    2. Use the same username and password information as we do for all our shared log in credentials.
    3. Delete the default manger and operator accounts.
  1. Plug in the credential reader to a serial port on the back of your computer. There is no software or driver that is needed for this piece of hardware. 
    1. To test that it's working, go to create a keycard and have the credential reader scan a keycard from the box of extras. It should fill out a 16 digit number. Cancel any changes since it's just a test for the credential reader.


Setting up Windows Mobile Device Center (WMDC)

  1. Determine if your Windows version is 32 bit or 34 bit.
    1. Right click the Windows button, and select System. Under "Device Specifications" you will see whether the computer is a 32 bit or 64 bit version.
  2. Connect the HHD to your computer.
  3. In the Windows Mobile Member Center window, click Set up your device.
  4. In the Set Up Windows Mobile Partnership window:
    1. You can either type in a meaningful name in the Device Name block or leave the default name as is
    2. Click to check the Create a shortcut on the Desktop to Windows Mobile Device Center check box.
    3. When prompted, deselect all the check boxes, except for Files.
    4. Click Set Up.
    5. Click Next. A WMDC Partnership has now been established.
  5. Settings to change: 
    1. Under Mobile Device Settings > Change content sync settings deselect the preselected options and only check Files
    2. Under Mobile Device Settings > Manage a Partnership
      1. Fill out the "Name this PC" field with something descriptive
      2. Set "If there is a conflict" to "Replace items on desktop."
  6. Some helpful tweaks for the local account:
    1. Add WMDC to start automatically whenever you log in.
    2. Create desktop shortcuts for the folder DONOTDELETE (S:\Shared\LEAD\Circulation\Rooms\DO NOT DELETE MOVE OR MODIFY), SMS Express software, and WMDC.
Info

If you want more details on the SMS Express software, read the manual. It's available as a PDF attached to this page or it's online.