Keyscan Inc. A Member of the Kaba Group – CA8WL-AL Rev. B Installation Guide (07.15)
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DIP Switch/Jumper Settings
The CA8WL-AL has DIP switches and jumpers that activate or alter specific board functions to meet installation
requirements.
System configuration DIP switches S1.1 to S1.12 – page 14
System software mode DIP switches S2.9 – S2.10 – page 18
Restore factory defaults jumper J1 (Clear memory) – page 18
System reset jumper J6 – page 19
Depending on the installation, some switches may require activation in order to enable the desired settings.
After you have installed and connected the control board with a power source, be sure to reset the factory
defaults by clearing memory. This procedure is reviewed later in this section.
S1.1 – S1.12 – System Configuration DIP Switches
The following outlines the functions that system configuration DIP switches S1.1 to S1.12 regulate. Refer to
Table 1 – System Configuration DIP Switch S1 Settings on page 16 for function activation and DIP switch
settings.
S1.1 - Communication Mode
Keyscan CA8WL-AL control boards support serial, network and reverse network communication modes. Serial
and network communication use standard polling in which communication is initiated at the communication
manager server. Reverse network communication differs from standard polling in that communication is
initiated at the control unit. Do not set the S1.1 switch for reverse network communication unless a RN license
was purchased from Keyscan.
S1.2 - Communication Bit Rate Selection
The communication bit rate selection regulates the number of bits per second the control board processes. The
control board may be set on one of its configurable bit rates. Ensure that the Keyscan Client software baud
rate setting matches the control board’s bit rate when using a serial connection. If using the on-board Ethernet
module, ensure the module is programmed with the corresponding control board bit rate.
S1.3 - P3 Card Lockout
The Client’s P3 cardholder lockout mode can be overridden when the S1.3 DIP switched to the on position,
which allows a valid credential access on a single presentation.
S1.4 - Alternate Panel Serial Number
Each Keyscan control board is programmed with a factory-assigned serial number for identification and
communication with the Keyscan software.
In the event a duplicate serial number is detected during ACU setup in the Client software, you will be
prompted by the Client application to reset the control board with an alternate serial number. However, unless
you are prompted in the Client software, always use the factory-assigned serial number.