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Check this box if connecting directly to a single controller using a simple RS232
serial lead. The maximum distance for direct connection is 30m.
RS485 Network – 4 Line Interface
Check this box if connecting to one or more controllers through a multidrop
RS485 network using the ACT supplied 4 line RS485 interface or a third party
interface that uses RTS direction control.
RS485 Network – Automatic Interface
Check this box if connecting to one or more controllers through a multidrop
RS485 network using the ACT supplied automatic RS485 interface or a third
party interface that uses automatic direction control.
Port
The serial communications port to which the access control system is connected
should be selected. On most machines this will be COM1 or COM2 but more
devices may be present.
Speed
Fast 19200bps
Select this if you are using control equipment that supports fast communications.
This speed setting must also be set on the controller(s).
Normal 9600bps
This speed setting is default for most normal ACT controllers.
Dial-up Modem
This drop down box gives a list of the modems available from the PC. (The Type
of connection must be specified as Modem). Make sure a modem is selected
here if remote sites are required. Modems suitable for ACTWinPro and the
controllers are available from ACT.
TCP/IP Details
Leave the settings as default (IP Port number 10001).
IP Address
Specify the IP address or the DNS name of the ACT LAN interface device or
ACT3000. Ask your installer or IT Administrator if you are not sure.
Encryption Key
An Encryption key consisting of a 10-digit number may be programmed into the
ACTWinPro to prevent unauthorized access to the controllers. Ensure this
Encryption key matches the Password programmed into the controllers.
Encryption is available only for modem or TCP/IP locations.
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