Knowledge Base

The controller can be programmed through two methods:

1. MicroEngine xPortal software application.
2. On-board keypad programming.

This article will describe how to enter the controller using the built in keypad.

To enter Programming Mode you need to follow these procedure:

1. Press '*' (asterisk).
2. Key in the 6 digits MasterPIN. The MasterPIN can be configured in the Maintenance Menu.
   
   
1. If you haven't configured any MasterPIN, please enter the Default MasterPIN. 
2. If you forgot the MasterPIN which has been configured, you must Coldstart the controller. 
3. Please enter Programming Menu using default MasterPIN after perform a Coldstart. 
   
   To Coldstart the controller, see  How to reset the XP-GT/ XP-GTR controller to factory default setting? (Coldstart)*
   * Caution! Coldstart will reset the controller to factory default settings. 
   
   
3. Once you have entered the Programming Mode, you will be able to see options as shown in table below.
   

   Field	Description
   System	Contain all settings which has to do with the operation of the unit.
   Database	Contains all settings related to the management of card holders like adding and deleting cards and changing settings for each individual cards.
   Fingerprint	Contains settings related to fingerprint recognition, including adding new fingerprint.
   Maintenance	Contain settings related to the housekeeping of the unit. This option will also provide information on number of users installed and firmware version.