OSDP Reader Setup

OSDP Reader Setup

1.0 Introduction

OSDP readers are supported in Borealis when using NXT-MSC or True Mercury controllers.

Note: Currently Borealis will support one OSDP reader per controller bus.


2.0 Setup Instructions

The following steps explain how to setup an OSDP reader in Borealis:
  1. Connect the OSDP reader to the controller bus.
  2. In Borealis, go to Hardware >> All.



  3. The hardware tree will be displayed.
  4. Click the controller which has the OSDP reader connected.
  5. Click the arrow next to the bus that the OSDP reader is connected.
  6. Expand the reader and then select the reader on the hardware tree.
  7. The reader properties will be displayed on the right.
  8. Click the EDIT button.
  9. Scroll down the reader settings and locate the LED and Buzzer setting.



  10. Use the drop-down menu and select OSDP.
  11. Leave the address at the default of 0.
  12. Set the OSDP baud rate to that configured on the reader. Note: Most OSDP readers are, by default, set to 9,600 baud rate.
  13. Save the OSDP reader settings.



  14. Within a few seconds the reader's status should show as online.



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