NXT-6RK Reader/Keypad Setup Guide

NXT-6RK Reader/Keypad Setup Guide

1.0 Introduction

The following document explains how to setup an NXT 6RK keypad in the Doors.NET software and then goes on to explain some basic reader configuration. The NXT-6RK connects to a Standard NXT or NXT-MSC controller via a Reader Interface Module (RIM). The keypad can be configured for card-only or requiring an access credential and a PIN.



Notes:
- When using the NXT-MSC controller types the NXT-6RK offers PIN only mode, Card + PIN and Card OR PIN modes. Standard NXT controllers support Card-only or Card + PIN modes.
- The NXT-6RK keypad is compatible with NXT formatted cards and fobs. For the Wiegand equivalent keypad, refer to the P-640H.
- The NXT-6RK keypad is only compatible with the NXT and NXT-MSC controller types.

This document assumes that the reader has already been installed and is connected to a correctly program reader interface module. Refer to the NXT-R6K installation guide for installation instructions.

2.0 Keypad Data

The keypad data is transmitted via the reader's data lines is either 8-Bit Burst or 26-Bit Wiegand data format.

Note: When using NXT-MSC controller types you MUST ensure the keypad is set to output the PIN in 8-Bit Burst. Configuring the keypad data format is done using a control card that is sent with the reader. 

2.1 Configuring the Keypad for 8-Bit Burst

  1. Down-power the NXT-6RK.
  2. Locate the keypad data control card that is shipped with the reader.
  3. Power-up the NXT-6RK - the reader will beep.
  4. Present the control card within 10 seconds - the reader will beep twice when the card is presented.
  5. Press the # twice to exit programming.
  6. The NXT-6RK will now be programmed for 8-Bit Burst.

3.0 Verify the Reader is Online

  1. The following steps explain how to verify in the Doors.NET software that the reader is online.
  2. In Doors.NET, go to Setup >> Hardware Setup >> All - to display the hardware tree.
  3. Expand the controller to locate the reader on the hardware tree.
  4. Select the reader and the reader properties will be on the right.
  5. Ensure Advanced View is enabled for the reader properties.



  6. At the top of the property grid, look for the firmware version (It should be either vRIM 3.3.21 or vRIM 3.3.10).



4.0 Set the Correct Manufacturer Model

Setting the correct manufacturer model in the reader properties ensures that all the supported reader modes become available for that reader.
  1. With the reader highlighted, the properties will be visible on the right-side of the screen.
  2. In the reader properties locate the Manufacturer Model. From the drop-down list, select Keri NXT-6RK.



    Note: The default manufacturer model when using NXT-MSC controllers is NXT-3R.

  3. Save the reader settings.

5.0 Configure the NXT-6RK for Card + PIN

5.1 Using NXT-MSC Controllers

When the correct manufacturer model is set, you will then have the option of setting the reader to Card + PIN mode. The following steps explain how to set this up in Doors.NET. The following steps assume you already have (or will have) cardholders enrolled on the system with PINs assigned.
  1. In the Doors.NET software open the hardware tree.
  2. Select the controller which has the 6RK keypad connected.
  3. Scroll down to the bottom of the controller properties and locate the memory options.
  4. Set the PIN digits value to the length of PINs that the cardholders will be using.



    Note: When using the NXT-MSC controllers, cardholders cannot have PINs that exceed this PIN digit length, however, they can have shorter PINs (by entering the shorter PIN and then pressing the # key on the keypad).

  5. When the PIN digit value has been set, save the controller settings.
  6. Next, select the 6RK keypad on the hardware tree - the keypad properties will be on the right.
  7. Locate the Modes setting. Set the Default Online Mode to Card + PIN - This will ensure the 6RK is always expecting a PIN to be entered either before, or after a valid card read. The 6RK will also remain in this mode is the controller goes offline or loses power.



  8. Save the 6RK reader settings.
  9. The next valid card presentation will require a valid PIN to also be entered (as long as the cardholder is not configured as PIN exempt).

6.0 Changing the 6RK Reader Mode

You can use the reader command button (located on the ribbon bar) to immediately change the reader's operating mode.

6.1 Set the 6RK to Card-Only

  1. Select the 6RK on the hardware tree.
  2. From the ribbon bar near the top of the screen, click on Lock.



  3. The reader will now be in Card-Only mode. You will also see an event in live events indicating that the reader mode has changed.
  4. The 6RK will remain in card-only mode until the mode has been manually changed (or if the controller goes offline, loses power or has a memory reset) - due to the Default Online Mode setting made in the previous section.

6.2 Set the 6RK to Card + PIN Mode

  1. Select the 6RK on the hardware tree.
  2. From the ribbon bar near the top of the screen, click on Card + PIN.
  3. The reader will now be in Card + PIN mode. You will also see an event in live events indicating that the reader mode has changed.



  4. The 6RK will remain in card-only mode until the mode has been manually changed.

6.3 Set the 6RK to PIN-Only

Notes:
  1. The PIN-Only mode is only supported on NXT-MSC Controllers.
  2. If the controller loses power or goes offline, the reader will go to its Default Online Mode when the controller is powered back-up or comes back online.
  1. Select the 6RK on the hardware tree.
  2. From the ribbon bar near the top of the screen, click on the PIN Only icon.



  3. The 6RK will immediately go to PIN-Only mode.


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