How to Set Legacy XP-GT Controllers As Entry and Exit Readers for Single Door Application

How to set legacy XP-GT controllers as entry and exit readers for single door application

The legacy XP-GT controller can be used as an entry reader or exit reader for the single door application. This can be done via two different configurations:

1. Option 1 - requiring 2 units of legacy XP-GT controllers, one serving as entry reader while the other serving as exit reader.
   
   
2. Option 2 - requiring 1 unit of legacy XP-GT controller serving as either entry or exit reader, and connecting another external reader such as MicroEngine XP-RDPRX.

• XP-GT1200L
• XP-GT3200L
• XP-GT1200LABX
• XP-GT3200LABX
• XP-GT3200LE
• XP-GT3200LCPX
• XP-GT500LE

Step 1: Connect the two units of legacy XP-GT controllers by referring to the following wiring diagram:

Figure 1: Wiring Diagram for Connection of 2 Units of Legacy XP-GT Controllers for Single Door Application

Step 2: After ensuring that the wiring terminations are connected properly, power up the controllers.

Step 3: Enter the Programming Menu of the controller.

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Step 4: Press 1 for System Menu > 2 for Door Parameter. The Door Parameter window will be shown on the LCD screen.

Figure 2: Door Parameter Window

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Step 5: Press the up or down arrow key until the As Exit Reader parameter. Modify the parameter accordingly. Note that users have to set one unit of the controller as OFF (configured as entry reader) and another unit of the controller as ON (configured as exit reader).

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Step 6: Press the X key to return to the System Menu. Users will then be prompted to confirm saving the changes before exiting in the following window. Press the "" key to save the changes.

Figure 3: Save Changes Window

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• Option 2: Connecting 1 unit of legacy XP-GT controller as either entry or exit reader:

Step 1: Connect the unit of legacy XP-GT controllers by referring to the following wiring diagram:

Figure 4: Wiring Diagram for Connection of 1 Unit of Legacy XP-GT Controller and 1 Unit XP-RDPRX Reader

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Step 2: After ensuring that the wiring terminations are connected properly, power up the controller.

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Step 3: Enter the Programming Menu of the controller.

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Step 4: Press 1 for System Menu > 2 for Door Parameter. The Door Parameter window will be shown on the LCD screen.

Figure 5: Door Parameter Window

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Step 5: Press the up or down arrow key until the As Exit Reader parameter. If users wished to set the XP-GT controller as exit reader, configure the value to be "ON". For entry reader application, ensure that the settings is configured as "OFF".

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Step 6: Press the X key to return to the System Menu. Users will then be prompted to confirm saving the changes before exiting in the following window. Press the "" key to save the changes.

Figure 6: Save Changes Window