Installation & User Guide
i-BOX Installation And User Guide_V4.2.6
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System Introduction
The i-BOX is a compact, IP addressable environmental monitoring device with the ability to control up to two i-
PAL access control devices. Supplied with AX200 Windows
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Plug and Play software up to 256 i-BOX units can
be configured on one network PC offering the ability to programme up to 4,000 cards per access control device
(i-PAL handle or similar). The i-BOX can be offered with a range of other latching mechanisms and can be
adapted for all cabinet environments where both security control and environmental monitoring is a requirement.
Each i-PAL handle is designed to allow up to 4,000 user cards to be associated to the handle and is designed to
offer a retrofit upgrade option on a range of cabinets including Cooper B-Line’s Access Cabinet. The i-BOX is
supplied to mount in either a 1U rack mount space or in a 0U mount position utilising the optional magnetic feet.
One standard multi region12V power supply can be used to power the i-BOX, which in turn powers up to two i-
PAL handles, and ancillary environmental sensors. The i-BOX controller and i-PAL handles can be configured to
also offer door status contact to signal unauthorised entry (door forced), door left open and other enhanced
features. In the event of total power loss the i-PAL handle is designed to remain in the state it was in when
power was lost. In this scenario and in the event of the handle being latched, emergency access can be gained
using the i-PAL manual override facility. This override facility importantly provides a visible indication of manual
opening as well as an alarm function when power is re-established and the system comes back on line.
Initial set up requires that the AX200 software be loaded onto a network PC. The next step is to populate the
software with the network PC’s IP address ensuring that all applicable firewalls and other network security
systems are configured to allow the addition of other IP addressable units. Once this is complete the i-BOX units
can then be added to the network using the “Device searching” tool under the “Device manager” screen. This will
be covered in more detail further on in this user guide.
Once the system is configured the network administrator has the ability to define user card parameters allowing
a host of options, including the ability to associate a card with a given time zone. This allows the network
administrator to grant the user access into the cabinet during pre defined time periods, i.e. Monday to Friday
8.00am to 5.00pm. The network administrator can also allow authorised users to use the latch function, which
permanently unlocks/locks the door by presenting that card twice consecutively. Additionally users can also be
authorised by the network administrator to locally set the high security mode by simply presenting the
appropriate card four times consecutively. This facility disables the lower access group of cards whilst still
providing access for those in the higher access group.
The graphical user interface is easy to use, even for those not familiar with the Windows
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interface. Lost or
stolen cards can in real time be quickly cancelled and/or replaced using the Card Replacement Wizard, thus
avoiding the need to re-enter all the cardholder data, and also to keep track of previously issued cards. The
AX200 software is configured with over 60 database fields per cardholder including photograph, company
details, department, personal data and vehicle details, with search and quick search facilities.
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