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Problem (Issue) Statement:How to configure XP-M1000i or XP-M1300i controller using RS485 or RS232 connection
Description:

This article will guide users on how to configure XP-M1000i or XP-M1300i controller using RS485 or RS232 connection.

Related Software:NIL
Related Hardware:
  • XP-M1000i
  • XP-M1300i
System Application:NIL
Symptom and Finding:NIL
Cause:For first time guide on how to configure XP-M1000i or XP-M1300i controller using RS485 or RS232 connection.
Solution:
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    To check Comm Port No connected to MCI or Serial-to-USB converter:

Step 1: Access the Windows Device Manager. Right-click at Computer > Manage.
Right-click Computer and Click Manage
Figure 1: Right-click Computer and Click Manage

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Step 2: The Computer Management window will be shown. Select Device Manager and expand the Ports (COM & LPT) menu.

If the MCI or Serial-to-USB converter is connected via RS232, the device will appear as a Communication Ports
Identifying Comm Port No for RS232 Connection
Figure 2: Identifying Comm Port No for RS232 Connection

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If the MCI or Serial-to-USB converter is connected via RS485, the device will appear as a USB to Serial Bridge
Identifying Comm Port No for RS485 Connection
Figure 3: Identifying Comm Port No for RS485 Connection

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    To configure software settings:

Warning
titleWarning!
  • Users are not recommended to run any xPortal software in Windows XP operating system as the system is unstable

  • Users are also advised to stop the xPortal Services before shutting down the Server PC to prevent any missing transaction issues.

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Step 1: Go to xPortalNet Server > Server Admin > Connection Setup > Add. The Add Connection window will be shown. Fill in the information following the screenshot below, with the Comm No following the Comm Port No obtained in step 2 of the previous section.
Add Connection Window
Figure 4: Add Connection Window

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Step 2: Go to xPortalNet Server > Server Admin > System Device Setup > Controller > Add. The Add Controller window will be shown. Fill in the information following the screenshot below, with the Unit No setup according to the controller address number.
Add Controller Window 
Figure 5: Add Controller Window

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Step 3: Go to xPortalNet Server > Server Admin > System Device Setup > Door > Add. The Add Door window will be shown. Fill in the information following the screenshot below, ensuring that the Unit No field is configured to "0".
Add Door Window
Figure 6: Add Door Window

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Under the Controller field, select the controller name added in Step 2.

Note that in Step 2, the example controller is named MDC, hence the Controller field in Figure 6 is designated as MDC.


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Step 4: At the software home window, go to Device List > Controller. Ensure that the status of the newly added controller is shown as "Up".
Controller List Window
Figure 7: Controller List Window

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Step 5: At the software home window, go to Device List > Door. Ensure that the status of the newly added door is shown as "Up".
Door List Window
Figure 8: Door List Window

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Step 6: Go to xPortalNet Client > Device Comm > Send Door Settingselect the newly added controller > Send All Settings. The software will send the newly configured settings to the controller.

Common Issues:NIL
Porting Date:17/4/2019

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