How to Configure XP-SNET Controller Using RS485 Connection in xPortalNet Software

Problem (Issue) Statement:	How to configure XP-SNET controller using RS485 connection in xPortalNet software
Description:	This article will guide users to configure XP-SNET controller using RS485 connection in xPortalNet software
Related Software:	xPortalNet
Related Hardware:	XP-SNET
System Application:	NIL
Symptom and Finding:	NIL
Cause:	For first time guide to configure XP-SNET controller using RS485 connection in xPortalNet software
Solution:	Summary: To ensure that the XP-SNET controller is connected to PC via MCI or RS485 converter. To ensure that the Server PC Firewall is turned off. To configure the settings in xPortalNet software. . . Step-by-step Guide: To ensure that the XP-SNET controller is connected to PC via MCI or RS485 converter: Step 1: Connect the XP-SNET controller to the Server PC properly via the MCI or RS485 converter. Knowledge Base Link Users may refer to How to Connect XP-SNET controller to Door Accessories and Extension Boards* for the complete steps to connect XP-SNET controller to Server PC.* . . Step 2: If the controller is connected to Server PC via MCI, ensure that the MCI is powered up and working properly. . . To ensure that the Server PC Firewall is turned off: Step 1: At the Server PC, go to Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Firewall > Turn Windows Firewall on or off. The following window will be shown. Select Turn off Windows Firewall. Figure 1: Turning Windows Firewall Off . Note Windows Firewall turned on will affect communications between controller and Server PC. Therefore, it is advisable to turn off the Windows Firewall to ensure no interruptions to the communication. . . To configure the settings in xPortalNet software: Step 1: Ensure that the MCI or RS485 to USB converter is detected by the Server PC. Check via the Device Manager window. Note that the MCI is connected to COM4. Figure 2: Device Manager Detecting MCI . Step 2: Go to xPortalNet Server > Server Admin > Connection Setup > Add. The Add Connection window will be shown. Configure the settings as shown in the screenshot below, and selecting the comm port number where the MCI or RS485-to-USB converted is detected. Click OK to save the changes. Figure 3: Add Connection Window . Knowledge Base Link Users may refer to How to Configure Baud Rate Settings on MCI* to configure the baudrate settings on MCI.* . . Step 3: Go to xPortalNet Server > Server Admin > System Device Setup > Controller > Add. The Add Controller window will then be shown. Configure the settings as shown in the screenshot below. Click OK to save the changes. Figure 4: Add Controller Window . Note For the Connection* field, select the Connection code configured in Step 2.* . . Step 4: Go to xPortalNet Server > Server Admin > System Device Setup > Door > Add. The Add Door window will be shown. Configure the settings as shown in the screenshot below. Click OK to save the changes. Figure 5: Add Door Window Configuration for Plato Readers . Figure 6: Add Door Window Configuration if Using MK800 . Note For the Controller* field, select the Controller code configured in Step 3.* . . Step 5: Back at the home window of the software, go to Device List > Controller tab. Ensure that the newly added controller status is shown as "Up". Figure 7: Controller List Showing Controller Status as Up . Step 6: Go to the Door tab and ensure that the newly added door status is also shown as "Up" and state is shown as "Door Closed". Figure 8: Door List Showing Door Status as Up
Common Issues:	NIL
Porting Date:	30/01/2020