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Programming the Control Panel "Keypad" Options
There are only two (2) attributes under the Keypad programming menu which have any effect or functionality with the M1KAM.
1) NAME: The NAME field allows a 16 digit description for the location of purpose of each M1KAM. i.e., employee entry
2) AREA: This is an important field as it defines to which area (partition) the M1KAM belongs. The default setting is area 1.
IMPORTANT The Ness-M1KAM installs in place of a regular M1 Keypad. Although each Keypad has multiple programming
attributes, only the 2 listed above have any purpose with the M1KAM. All the others can remain blank or as-is.
Adding Access Credentials (Cards or Fobs)
There are two (2) different procedures for adding access credentials (Cards or Fobs) to an M1 or M1EZ8 control.
A) Attach a traditional M1 Keypad with a built-in or attached reader to the M1 or M1EZ8. This will allow you to learn (enroll) an access
credential (cards and fobs only) directly into any user code slot. Once the credential is stored in the control it automatically
becomes available for use by any M1KAM Access Module connected to this control.
NOTE: It is NOT POSSIBLE to learn (enroll) an access credential directly using only an M1KAM.
B) If you already know or can determine the special code unique to each access credential then it is possible to enter that code into
the control using the NessRP Programming Software.
Using an M1 Keypad with an attached Prox Reader to add access credentials:
1. Make sure the keypad is attached, enrolled, and fully operation on the M1 or M1EZ8 control. The keypad MUST have either an
internal or external reader attached to it.
2. From the Keypad press the ELK key followed by the 6 key (or scroll up) to display 6 - Change User Codes.
3. Press the RIGHT arrow key to select the Change User Code menu.
4. When prompted, enter a valid Authorization Code (MUST be a "Master" user code) to gain access to this menu.
5. The next display will show 001 (User Code 1). Press the UP or DOWN arrow keys to scroll to the User Code which you wish to
use, OR use the number keys to enter three (3) digits and jump directly to any desired User Code. Once the display shows the
correct User Code number simply press the RIGHT arrow CHG key to make changes to this User.
6. The display will show any existing code digits that might be programmed for this user. It will also show the user name.
7. Momentarily present the credential (card or fob) to the reader that's attached to the Keypad.
8. The Keypad should beep 3 times if the access credential is accepted. If the credential is rejected the Keypad will produce a low
error tone and display Code Not Authorized, Redo. The most common causes for rejection are: A.The credential has already
been enrolled (duplicate codes are not allowed)
or B.The facility code in the credential is not the same brand or is not compatible
with the reader. Some manufacturers credentials are not readable by other brands of readers.
9. After the credential has been learned (enrolled) it is important to remember that its capabilities MUST be selected in the User
Code Options Menu, Menu 02 from the Installer Level Programming. These options include: what area(s) or partition(s) for which
the code shall be valid, whether it can Arm, Disarm, trip the Access function, etc.
10. The credential should now be usable with any attached M1KAM (or Keypad w/reader) as long as the area (partition) settings match
and the credential is valid for the features you are trying to perform.
Using NessRP Downloading Software to add access credentials:
The NessRP Downloading Software makes it very simple to add, change, or delete access credentials (a.k.a. user codes) both
locally and remotely. For an existing user code simply double click and make any changes on the screen. To add a new code
select Add / New User. The following steps explain the process for adding or changing a user code).
1. The NessRP User Code screen contains a code field for entering the actual code digits. To the upper left of this code field is a
check box labeled: "This user has an access key......". This box MUST be checked to add a access credential. Access credentials
have a longer code string of alphanumeric characters. Some credentials have the code string printed on the outside while others
do not. Even if a code is printed on the credential it may be encrypted so that the actual digits are not disclosed. In that event a
separate software program may be required to decript the digits so that they are usable by the NessRP program. Refer to the
Ness Website http://www.ness.com.au/m1/ for a decode program titled:
Proximity Card - M1 Code converter
2. Once the code string is known it’s just a matter of typing the string into the Ness RP code field. Don’t forget to check the box identify-
ing this as an access credential.
3. Once the code field has been entered it is important to select the User Code Options. These options include: what area(s) or
partition(s) for which the code shall be valid, whether it can Arm, Disarm, trip the Access function, etc.
4. When everything is completed as needed be sure to connect to the control and SEND this user code data.
5. The credential should now be usable with any attached M1KAM (or Keypad w/reader) as long as the area (partition) settings and
options are correct for the features that you are trying to perform.