System Startup Configuring APACS AAN Controllers Getting Going

System Startup Configuring APACS & AAN Controllers

Getting Going…

Connect Controller • Connect power to the controller – 12 V ~1 A • Connect the controller to the network – Use a network switch or crossover cable Ethernet Switch APACS PC AAN-100

Check Operation • When everything is connected correctly, check the LEDs to confirm properation

Program the IP Address • Init. AAN utility to program • Ping to confirm

Connect Reader Interface • Connect the AIM-4 SL reader interface to the first communication port – Use ‘crossover’ wiring (T>R, R>T) – Set address of AIM-4 SL with DIP switch

Connect Reader • Follow reader instructions to connect wires for power, comms and LEDs/buzzer

Install Software • Install from CD or download package from Apollo Website • A key is required to use APACS – Hardware key – USB dongle that plugs into the PC – Software key – A file that is downloaded from Apollo’s website after providing an activation code. Save the file in the APACS install directory.

System Configuration • Launch System Configuration – Default user/password: 1/1 • Add PC – Right-click system tree: Add – Number isn’t needed – IP Address of local PC, use numeric address or name

System Configuration • Add the controller to the PC – Network communication type • Set IP Address in Communication Settings

Add Reader • Add the reader to the controller – The first reader on an AIM-4 SL is always master (matches number on DIP switch) – Select proper Port and Address – If you don’t have a door contact connected yet, go to hardware menu and unselect door contact control

Config Check • Your system tree should now look like this:

Permissions • Assign permissions to the default permissions set: ‘ 1’ – Make sure Message and Control permissions are granted for all objects

Check Global Settings • Make sure global settings are correct for the system – Click on root of system tree • Save configuration

Start Communication • Launch Alarm Mode – If messages are displayed for ‘Online’ then configuration is correct. Also check with Hardware Status

Test a Card • Swipe a card at the reader – A message should display with the result • Card Format Error or Wrong Facility Code

Set Card Format • Change Card Format in Controller Configuration to match the cards in use – Set the bit length and facility code • Save configuration and swipe the card again

Create Access Level • Name the Access Level and then add reader/time zone – Use the system time zone ‘Always’

Create User & Assign Access Level • Use the card number to create a new user with card and assign the AL

First Access Grant