PXL-500 Controller FAQs

1. What reader types are supported with the PXL-500 controllers?
   The PXL-500P supports Keri MS series readers and the PXL-500W supports Wiegand readers.
   
   

2. What method is used to communicate to a PXL-500 controller?
   The recommended communication method to a PXL controller is via Ethernet (using a LAN-520 module) and this is the only available method when using Borealis. If using Doors.NET there is also the option to use a recommended USB-Serial adapter.
   
   

3. What type of backup battery is used on the PXL-500 controller?
   - The PXL-500 uses a CR2325 3 volt lithium battery.
   
   

4. What is the maximum number of credentials supported by the PXL-500?
   - When using Borealis the maximum number of credentials is 10,000. When using Doors.NET the maximum number of credentials is 65,000 however, this is reduced to 19,220 if using Card + PIN or temporary cardholders.
   
   
   
5. What advanced features are supported by the PXL controllers?
   As well as standard access control functions, the PXL controllers also support the following advanced functions:
   - Temporary cardholders
   - Card + PIN
   - Anti-passback
   - Global Unlock
   - Global Lock
   - I/O linkage (when using an SB-593 satellite board).