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BKT ACBS - installation and configuration manual of the access control system with RS485 bus interface
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DEVICE LOW LEVEL CONFIGURATION
Before starting the configuration in the VISO ST software, the devices must be pre-configured. Roger VDM software is used for a low-level
configuration. Roger VDM software can be downloaded from www.roger.pl.
7.1
Controller low level configuration
Connecting to the controller
1.
Connect the LAN port of the controller to the computer from
which the configuration will be performed. Remember to
configure the network parameters of the computer properly.
2.
Run the Roger VDM software.
3.
In Roger VDM, select Device->New.
4.
Select the device model (MC16 v1.x), firmware version,
communication channel (Ethernet).
5.
Enter the IP address of the MC16 (factory default IP address:
192.168.0.213).
6.
Enter the communication key (factory default password is
“1234”). In controllers with version older than 1.4, the factory
password is empty.
7.
Click Connect, the program will connect to the controller and
automatically go to the Configuration tab.
Firmware update
1.
Make sure that the device has the newest firmware. The
version currently installed on the device is displayed in the
bottom bar of the application window. The latest versions of
firmware can be downloaded from the website www.roger.pl
2.
To run the firmware update on your device, select Tools->
Update firmware from the menu.
Configuring the controller
It is recommended to start a new configuration from restoring all
default values.
