How to configure the XP-M2000i controller using RS485/ RS232 connection?
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This article contains steps to setup the connection for XP-M2000i controller using RS485/ RS232. The communication shall up between the controller and the xPortal software after completed the setup.
Allow the xPortal software to communicate through Windows Firewall.
Open Windows Firewallby clicking theStart button› ClickControl Panel. In the search box, typefirewall and then clickWindows Firewall.
In the left pane, click Allow a program or feature through Windows Firewall.
Click Changes settings.
If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
Select the check box next to the program you want to allow then select the network locations you want to allow communication on.
Click OK to save the changes.
Step 4-1: Check COM Port No
Check that the Comm Port No. where the MCI is connected is available and shown in the PC’s Device Manager.
Run Windows Device Manager byRight-click at My Computer › Select "Manage".
Computer Management Window will pop out. Select "Device Manager" › Select "Ports (COM & LPT)".
If the MCI is directly connected to Server PC through CPU’s serial port RS232 cable, it will always shown COM1.
If the MCI is connected to Server PC using USB-to-Serial port RS485 cable, it will shown the serial port no connected.
Step 4-2: Configure Connection
Select the Comm No according to the MCI COM No connected.
Run xPortal Server software.
Open Connection Setup. Go to Server Admin › Connection Setup.
Add one connection as shown below:
Step 4-3: Configure Controller
Select the Connection and Controller Model Nocorrectly.
Run xPortal Server software.
Open Controller Setup. Go to Server Admin › System Device Setup › Controller.
Add one controller as shown below:
Please set the Unit No according to the System Address (ADDR) configured.
Step 4-4: Configure Door
Set the correct Door Unit No.
Run xPortal Server software.
Open Door Setup. Go to Server Admin › System Device Setup › Door.
Add one door as shown below. You may add up until 2 doors only. Including Entry and Exit for each door.
Maximum Unit No allowed is 1. Only 2 doors allowed for this controller model.
Step 4-5: Verify Configuration
The newly added controller and door will be shown from the Device List.
The controller and door status should be "Up".
Run xPortal Client software.
Open Send Door Setting and then download setting to the controller.Go to Device Comm › Send Door Setting › Select controller › Click Send All Settings.
Summary: This article contains steps to setup the connection for XP-M2000i controller using RS485/ RS232. The communication shall up between the controller and the xPortal software after completed the setup.
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