NXT 2D/4D Controller Setup in Doors.NET or Borealis

NXT 2D/4D Controller Setup in Doors.NET or Borealis

1.0 Introduction

This document covers the basic configuration of NXT controllers in Doors.NET software. It assumes Doors.NET has already been successfully installed on your host PC, the software license has been activated, and the gateway has been configured for your controller type.

 

When adding NXT controller you use the Auto Configuration process - by which Doors.NET polls the network seeking NXT controllers and the devices connected to those controllers. It then inserts all collected information into the hardware section of the program database for assignment by the installer/user.

 

NOTE: The DoorsNXTProxy.exe service must be allowed to communicate through any firewall installed on the computer running the NXT Gateway service. The DoorsNXTProxy Service is added to the list of exceptions in the Windows Firewall during installation, however if another firewall is being used, it may prevent auto configuration from finding the controllers on the Local LAN. The table below lists the Port Numbers used for Doors.NET communication. These Port Numbers must be allowed to pass through a firewall.

 


Port Numbers
UDPTCP
1143410020
1143510030
 11000
 11015
 11435

 

NOTE: The Greater I/O Board (GIOX) can only be configured through Auto Configuration. This is due to the mix-and-match nature of the input and output boards for this product.

 

2.0 Important Note:

Keri Public Statement on the Amazon Key

 

 

Keri Systems, Inc. has updated its policy regarding the integration of Amazon devices
with Keri Systems controllers.

 

We are pleased to inform you that Amazon has now provided official installation
documentation for Keri products within their installation app. As a result, Keri Systems
will allow Amazon devices to be installed alongside Keri controllers when following
the guidelines and best practices provided by Amazon.

 

This change reflects our commitment to supporting secure and flexible access solutions
that enhance customer convenience, including use cases such as Amazon delivery access.

 

Please note the following:

  • Installers must follow Amazon’s official documentation and procedures for
    installing Amazon devices with Keri hardware.
  • Keri recommends that all installations be performed by trained professionals
    familiar with both Keri and Amazon device requirements.
  • Any damage caused by improper installation or failure to follow approved
    documentation may still void the controller warranty.
  • Responsibility for any security concerns or access control changes introduced
    by the integration rests with the Building Owner or Manager.

 

Keri Systems remains dedicated to providing robust access control solutions.
We will continue to monitor and evaluate integrations to ensure the safety
and satisfaction of our customers.

 


3.0 Adding an NXT Controller to the NXT Gateway

NXT controllers are typically added to Doors.NET using the auto-configuration feature, however they can be manually added to the hardware tree, or replaced (if you know the controller's MAC and IP address).

 

This section details the Auto-configuration process, which polls the local subnet and NXT gateway, and automatically returns a list of all NXT controllers it finds.

 

  1. Ensure all NXT controllers are connected to the network and are powered ON.
  2. Open the Doors.NET login window by clicking on the client icon on the desktop.

 

 

  1. Login to the software using the default user name and password of admin / admin, then click Connect.
  2. Go to Setup >> Hardware Setup >> All.

 

 

  1. Click the NXT gateway (listed at the top of the hardware tree).

 

          

 

  1. With the NXT gateway highlighted, click the Auto Config icon. The NXT proxy service then searches for NXT controllers on the network.

    Click Auto Config

  2. The Auto Config Results tab appears and all detected controllers are listed in the Available Controllers section.

 

 

  1. By default, all controllers are selected. An IP address must be assigned to each controller.
  2. Enter an IP address for each controller either manually per controller, or if the IP address range is consecutive, by entering an IP address range in the Starting and Ending IP address fields at the top of the AutoConfiguration screen.

 

 

  1. Click Apply after entering and assigning the IP addresses. The controllers are assigned their IP addresses and are added to the NXT gateway.
  2. Wait for the Auto Config Complete message, then close the Auto Config window.
  3. A controller firmware revision check is then performed.
  4. An “Incorrect Firmware” message appears in the Live Events grid if the detected firmware is below the required revision. A firmware upgrade must be performed for any controllers with this message.

 

Firmware Upgrade Required

 

  1. If a firmware upgrade is needed, the required revision, as you can see, is listed.
  2. To upgrade the firmware on an NXT controller: Highlight the controller in the hardware tree, then click the Firmware Upgrade icon in the ribbon bar.

    Click Firmware Upgrade

  3. Highlight the controller in the list and then select the required new firmware revision from the pull-down menu at the top of the window.
  4. Click Apply and the updating begins.

 

Apply Button

 

  1. A green progress bar appears to the right of the controller information providing a visual indication of upgrade progress.

    Progress Bar

  2. Once complete, the controller is ready for configuration and operation.

4.0 NXT Controller Configuration

Controllers and other hardware are configured in Hardware Setup.

 

Hardware Setup

 

  1. Hardware setup has six tabs; Doors, Inputs, Outputs, Panels, Cameras, and All. When you highlight an item in any of the trees under a tab the associated properties will appear in the grid on the right. Note that some hardware properties are only visible when 'Advanced View' is enabled. Refer to the online help for enabling Advanced View.
  2. The All tab is the easiest place for configuring hardware, as this hardware tree provides a very useful graphical hierarchical display with all the hardware objects listed on one screen.

    Hardware Setup All

  3. On the hardware tree, click the controller you wish to configure and the controller properties
    will be on the right.

  4. When you have made changes to the hardware, click the blue save icon at the top of the properties frame and the changes will be automatically updated to the network. In many cases you will see update events in Live Events indicating when updates automatically start and complete.

 

5.0 Add an NXT 2D or 4D controller to Borealis

Notes:
  1. Standard NXT controllers do not use DHCP address assignment and therefore will need to have a static IP address manually assigned.
  2. Before adding a Standard NXT Controller to Borealis you should perform a factory reset on the controller - this will ensure the controller has no IP assigned.
  3. The controllers will need to be added to the same physical network that the hub has been added to.


5.1 Find out the IP Address Assigned to the Hub

Even though the Standard NXT controllers do not use DHCP address assignment, the controllers will need to be assigned a static IP address that's in the same range of the hub's IP address. The following steps explains how to find out the IP address that is assigned to the hub. The following steps assumes that the hub is online and has completed its initial update.

  1. From the Borealis main menu click on Hubs.



  2. The hub screen will display and the hub should be showing as Online.
  3. Click on the name of the hub and you will see the hub details.
  4. Make a note of the IP address that is assigned to the hub (as highlighted here, the hub's assigned IP address is 192.168.1.198) - so the address to assign the controller will need to begin 192.168.1).



  5. Click Hubs again from the main menu to return to the hub screen.

5.2 Scan for the NXT 2D/4D Controller

  1. From the hub screen, locate the Actions menu on the rights side of the screen. 
  2. From the menu, select Scan or click on the green Scan button.
  3. The scan function will scan the local network for NXT controllers.
  4. After approximately 30 seconds, any detected NXT controllers will be displayed.


5.3 - Assign the Controller a Static IP address

Note: If the admin client PC is also on the same physical network as the hub it is a good idea to open a command prompt and then ping the IP address that you wish to assign the controller. If there is no reply then you will know the IP address is unused and therefore available to assign to the controller.

  1. Place a check mark against the controller you wish to add.
  2. Enter a description for the controller.
  3. Enter the IP address that you wish to assign to the controller.



  4. Click the CLAIM button.
  5. You will see a notification at the top of the screen that the controller has been successfully claimed.
  6. From the main menu click on Hardware >> Controllers.
  7. The new controller will be displayed but initially the controller status will be Unknown.



  8. Please wait up to 2 minutes for the Standard NXT controller to come online.

    Note: This delay only occurs when the controller is initially added to the system.

  9. Once controller is online it will be ready for configuration and use.




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