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D-301285_V6.0
IPI-4 Converter
For AXS-100/200 Controllers
Installation Guide
Introduction
The IPI-4 Adapter is an integrated single-port PCB type
asynchronous serial communication gateway that seamlessly
converts the RS-232 port of a VisAccess AXS-100/200 controller
to 10/100 Ethernet V2.0 (TCP/IP).
The adapter enables a ‘Master’ AXS-100/200 controller to be
placed anywhere on a WAN/LAN or Internet based network and
still perform as if the controller was hard wired to the host
computer via RS-232.
The IPI-4 is shipped with Lantronix Programming Software for
browser based configuration of its network settings, serial-port
line settings, UART transmit and receive buffer trigger levels and
serial port flow control.
The IPI-4 also supports remote configuration, supervision and
management via EIRIS V4.6 (or higher) as well as AXSalert
(all versions) enterprise software.
NOTE:
RJ-45 terminated Ethernet network interface cables are
not included with the IPI-4 converter.
CAUTION:
It is important that the installer understand
and follow the instructions in this document. If you have
questions, call your local VT support representative.
Typical System Configuration
Any combination of eight Master/Slave AXS-100/200 controllers (each with its own address) can be networked together on a single
RS-485 data loop to manage up to 16 doors. Each RS-485 data loop requires that one Master controller (whose address is #1)
be equipped with an IPI-4 Converter for communicating via 10/100 Ethernet V2.0 (TCP/IP) with the host server machine.
