How to Check the Current Controller Firmware Version Using the xPortal3000 or xPortalNet Software

Problem (Issue) Statement:

How to check the current controller firmware version using the xPortal3000 or xPortalNet software

Description:

How to check the current controller firmware version using the xPortal3000 or xPortalNet software.

Related Software:

  • xPortalNet v1.0.0.26 to xPortalNet v1.5.0.135

Related Hardware:

  • GLS Series Controller
  • M Series Controller
  • C Series COntroller
  • XP- SNET
  • XP- GT/ GTR Controller

System Application:

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Symptom and Finding:

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Cause:

A guide to show users how to check the current controller firmware version using the xPortal3000 or xPortalNet software.

Solution:

Warning!

  • 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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Summary:


Note

Users can choose either one method to retrieve the controller firmware version.


Step-by-step Guide:

  • To retrieve controller firmware version through Device Comm:

Step 1: Go to xPortalNet Client > Device Comm > Retrieve Device Setting.

For xPortalNet:
Retrieve Device Setting Button under Device Comm Icon
Figure 1: Retrieve Device Setting Button under Device Comm Icon


For xPortal3000:
Retrieve Device Setting Icon in Device Comm Menu
Figure 2: Retrieve Device Setting Icon in Device Comm Menu


Step 2: Select the respective Controller and click Version.
Retrieve Door Controller Settings Window
Figure 3: Retrieve Door Controller Settings Window


Step 3: The Delivery Report window will be shown to indicate the progress of the Get Version command. Wait for the process to complete before clicking Close to continue.
Delivery Report Window
Figure 4: Delivery Report Window


Step 4: The Communication Result window will be shown to indicate the Controller firmware version as shown below.
Communication Result Window Showing the Retrieved Controller Firmware Version
Figure 5: Communication Result Window Showing the Retrieved Controller Firmware Version


  • To retrieve controller firmware version through Web Diagnostic:

Step 1: Open IE browser (Internet Explorer) and type the controller's IP address in the address box.
Entering the Controller's IP Address in Internet Explorer
Figure 6: Entering the Controller's IP Address in Internet Explorer


Step 2: Enter User Name & Password in the Windows Security window.
Windows Security Window
Figure 7: Windows Security Window


Step 3: The controller firmware version will be shown in the Welcome page which is highlighted as below.
Controller Firmware Version Shown in Web Diagnostic Welcome Page
Figure 8: Controller Firmware Version Shown in Web Diagnostic Welcome Page

Date Documentation:

6/8/2018 (Rev 1.0)

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