Chapter 5: Menu reference
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2.2.3 DC/LC Exp Rdrs
Keypads and readers, connected to one of door controller local buses, can be
configured as intelligent system readers to provide access control functions.
Press 0 to add a reader, or a number to configure an existing one.
Note: The maximum number of devices allowed on the databus is given in
“General features” on page 36.
Reader options
2.2.3.0 Add reader
On the Add reader menu, enter the number for this new reader and press Enter
to confirm or Clear to exit without adding a device.
After the device is added, the reader configuration options are shown.
2.2.3.n Select reader
Select the reader number to configure.
2.2.3.n.2 Reader address
2>Reader address
Exp: 1 ADDR: 0
The information screen showing the reader address. The address is set by DIP
switches or programmed within the keypad or reader menu.
2.2.3.n.3 Reader options
The Reader options menu contains the shown below, which are necessary to
configure the selected Reader.
2.2.3.n.3.1 Reader name
Use the Reader name option to enter a name that identifies the reader to the
end-user.
When a reader is created, it is given the default name “Reader <n>”, where <n>
is the Reader number. Enter this menu to edit the current name.
A reader name can consist of 16 characters.