How to Configure RS485 Address for XP-M2000i or XP-M2300i controller

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Last updated: Dec 30, 2020
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Problem (Issue) Statement:

How to configure RS485 address for XP-M2000i / XP-M2300i controller

Description:

A guide to configure RS485 address for XP-M2000i / XP-M2300i controller.

Related Software:

NA

Related Hardware:

  • XP-M2000i
  • XP-M2300i

System Application:

  • Door Access System
  • Car Park Access System

Symptom and Finding:

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Cause:

For first time configuration on RS485 address for XP-M2000i / XP-M2300i controller.

Solution:

Note

For RS485 wiring connections between the controllers and the Server PC, the Daisy Chain connection topology is the recommended wiring connection.

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Warning!

RS485 wiring connection using the Star topology may result in controller communication issues!

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Summary

  • To perform ColdStart after first time power up of the XP-M2000i / XP-M2300i controller.

  • To configure the RS485 address of the controller by changing the DIP switch on the controller board.

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Note

The address of the controller must be unique (ranging from '00' to '15'), i.e.: no two controller in the same RS485 connection network can have the same address.

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Step-by-step Guide:

  • To perform ColdStart after first time power up of the XP-M2000i / XP-M2300i controller:

Step 1: Press and hold the ColdStart button on the controller board.

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Step 2: Press and release the Reset button on the controller board.

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Step 3: Wait for Local Diagnostic LED and Main Fail LED to light up together.

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Step 4: Release the ColdStart button.

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Note

Users are advised to perform ColdStart operation once for every fresh installation unless advised otherwise.

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  • To configure the RS485 address of the controller by changing the DIP switch on the controller board:

Step 1: Configure the RS485 address (Unit No.) according to the following diagram:

Figure 1: Configuring RS485 address for XP-M2000i / XP-M2300i controller

Date Documentation:

4/5/2018 (Rev 1.0)

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Related Articles.

Containing the label ("xp-m1000i" OR "xp-m2000i" ) AND "wiring-termination"

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