PXL Controller Settings

PXL Controller Settings

1.0 Introduction

The following document explains the PXL controller settings that are available and editable in Borealis.

 

  1. From the main menu, go to Hardware >> Controllers.

    Controllers

  2. The controllers page will appear.

  3. From the Actions drop-down list on the right select Edit.

  4. The controller edit form will appear.

    Controller edit form

    Note: The primary controller is the controller which has an IP address displayed.

  5. Description - This is the controller name.

  6. Controller Model - This is the specific PXL-500 controller model. The list displays all PXL-500 controller models that are supported in Borealis. Here you should change the controller model if you see a controller mismatch indicator. If the controller model needs to be changed the correct detected model will be displayed in the controller properties (as highlighted).

  7. PXL Number - This is the controller's programmed address. The primary controller is always address #1.

  8. Enabled - This allows you to toggle between the controller being enabled or disabled. If the primary controller is disabled it will go offline.

  9. MAC Address - This is the MAC address of the LAN-520 module that's connected to the primary controller.

  10. Download Cardholders Without Access - All cardholders in the database will be downloaded to the controller (regardless of their access rights at the controller.

  11. IP Address - This is the programmed IP address of the LAN-520 module that's connected to the primary controller.

  12. Port Number - This is the programmed TCP/IP port number for the LAN-520 that's connected to the primary controller.

  13. APB Type - This option allows you to enable the Anti-passback feature on the controller.

  14. APB Amnesty - Allows you to configure APB amnesty type when APB is enabled. APB amnesty can be set to Daily (at a certain time of day) or Intervals (to happen at specific intervals, for example: every 15 minutes).

  15. Site ID - This is the Site ID (Sxxx) for the primary controller.

  16. Site PIN - This is the unique PIN assigned to the controller to prevent unauthorized communication with the controller.

  17. Network Lock Time - All door on this controller which have been unlocked from the user interface will be automatically relocked at this time.

  18. Global Lock Enabled - Enables the Global Lock feature on the primary controller. When enabled, you will also see a Global Lock Type which determines whether Global Lock will Lock all doors on the network or put them all into Lockout or Lockdown.

  19. Global Unlock Enabled - Enables the Global Unlock feature on the primary controller. When enabled, activating the Global Unlock input will immediately unlock all doors on the PXL network.

  20. Extended Cardholder Records - This option configures the controller to support Card + PIN and temporary cardholders and is enabled by default.

    Controller edit form


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