NXT-MSC - Factory Reset Procedure

NXT-MSC - Factory Reset Procedure

Controller Factory Reset Procedure

The following reset procedure will completely erase all system configuration and cardholders and will return the controller to its factory default settings.

  1. Ensure the J3 jumper is across both pins.
  2. Press the white S1 button - the D MODE LED will go solid green.



  3. While the D MODE LED is still green down power the controller.
  4. Press and hold the white S1 button and apply the power.
  5. The following LEDs will be flashing in an alternating sequence (Reset + ULED2 + ULED4) then DMODE + ULED4.
  6. Continue to hold down the S1 button for approximately 20 seconds.
  7. Release the S1 button and the all LEDs will initially switch off.
  8. Various LEDs will flash in a sequence for a few seconds then only the Reset LED will be flashing on and off.
  9. The controller's memory is now reset. The 4 green LEDs to the right of the J3 jumper should also now be on.
  10. The controller will now obtain a DHCP address or it will automatically be set to a static address in the range of 169.254.99.X if it does not receive a DHCP address within 1 minute.



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