How to Configure Extra Input and Output to Trigger Barrier Gate via Loop Detector in xPortalNet Software

Problem (Issue) Statement:

How to configure extra input and output to trigger barrier gate via loop detector in xPortalNet Software

Description:

This article will guide users to configure the extra input and output on controller board to trigger barrier gate via loop detector in the xPortalNet software,

Many project installations use MicroEngine controller for Barrier Gate Access System without installing any readers. The barrier gate will receive signal from loop detector directly to trigger the gate to open automatically without requiring users to flash any cards to a reader.

Related Software:

  • xPortalNet Standard v1.5
  • xPortalNet Lift v1.5
  • xPortalNet PS v1.5
  • xPortalNet IS v1.5
  • xPortalNet HS v1.5/ v1.8

Related Hardware:

  • Desktop computer

System Application:

  • Barrier Gate Access System

Symptom and Finding:

NIL

Cause:

For first time guide to configure Loop Detector as Input in xPortalNet software to trigger (Open) barrier gate.

Solution:







Summary:

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Step-by-step Guide:

  • To Setup Alarm Controller:

Step 1: After adding Connection, Controller and Door, users must add an alarm controller.

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Step 2: Go to xPortalNet ServerServer Admin > System Device Setup > Alarm Controller.

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Step 3: The Alarm Controller Setup window will be shown. Click Add.
Alarm Controller Setup Window 
Figure 1: Alarm Controller Setup Window

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Step 4: The Add Alarm Controller window will be shown. Fill the details and take note on the highlighted fields. Click OK to save the changes.
Add Alarm Controller Window 
Figure 2: Add Alarm Controller Window

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  1. Select controller that the Loop Detector is connected to.
  2. Select Built-In IO for Model No to use the extra I/O on the controller board.

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  • To setup Input Point:

Step 1: Go to xPortalNet Server Server Admin System Device Setup Input Point.

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Step 2: The Input Setup window will be shown. Click Add.
Input Setup Window 
Figure 3: Input Setup Window

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Step 3: The Add Input window will be shown. Fill in the details according to the table below. Click OK to continue after filling in the details.
Add Input Window 
Figure 4: Add Input Window

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Step 4: The Record Added! window will be shown. Click OK to continue.
Record Added Window 
Figure 5; Record Added Window

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Step 5: User will return to the Input Setup page. Click Close to exit.
Click Close to Exit from the Input Setup Window 
Figure 6: Click Close to Exit from the Input Setup Window

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Step 6: The Request submitted to reload Input list! window will be shown. Click OK to continue.
Request Submitted to Reload Input List Window 
Figure 7: Request Submitted to Reload Input List Window

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  • To setup Output Point:

Step 1: Go to xPortalNet Server Server Admin System Device Setup Output Point.

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Step 2: The Output Setup window will be shown. Click Add.
Output Setup Window 
Figure 8: Output Setup Window

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Step 3: The Add Output window will be shown. Fill the details according to the table below.
Add Output Window
Figure 9: Add Output Window

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Step 4: Next, fill in the details on Event Trigger On section accordingly. Click OK to continue.
Event Trigger On Section in Add Output Window 
Figure 10: Event Trigger On Section in Add Output Window

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Step 5: The Record Added! window will be shown. Click OK to continue.
Record Added Window 
Figure 11: Record Added Window

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Step 6: User will return to the Output Setup page. Click Close to continue.
Clicking Close to Exit from Output Setup Window 
Figure 12: Clicking Close to Exit from Output Setup Window

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Step 7: The Request submitted to reload Input list! window will be shown Click OK to continue.
Request Submitted to Reload Input List Window 
Figure 13: Request Submitted to Reload Input List Window

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  • Send door Setting to controller:

Step 1: Go to xPortalNet ClientDevice Comm Send Door Setting. The Send Door Controller Settings window will be shown.
Send Door Controller Settings Window 
Figure 13: Send Door Controller Settings Window

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Step 2: Select the respective controller and click Send All Setting.
Selecting the Respective Controller and Click Send All Setting 
Figure 14: Selecting the Respective Controller and Click Send All Setting

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Step 3: The following Send Data and Command window will be show as below, please wait a while.
Send Data and Command Window 
Figure 15: Send Data and Command Window

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Step 4: Next, the Delivery Report will be shown once the send data to controller process is completed. Ensure that all of the sending data is completed without any errors, as it may affect the controller operation.
Delivery Report Window 
Figure 16: Delivery Report Window

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  • To verify input/output transaction at the Latest Event Transaction:

Step 1: User may go to xPortalNet Client to monitor transaction from controller at Latest Event Transaction page shown as below.
Latest Event List Window 
Figure 17: Latest Event List Window

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Step 2: The xPortalNet software will record the following transactions when the input point configured for the barrier gate is activated. The various transactions are explained in the table that follows.
Transactions Recorded in Latest Event List Window 
Figure 18: Transactions Recorded in Latest Event List Window

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Common Issue

NIL

Date Documentation:

10/4/2020 (Rev 1.0)

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