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System Startup. Configuring APACS & AAN Controllers. Getting Going…. Connect Controller. Connect power to the controller 12V ~1A Connect the controller to the network Use a network switch or crossover cable. Ethernet Switch. AAN-100. APACS PC. Check Operation.
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System Startup Configuring APACS & AAN Controllers
Connect Controller • Connect power to the controller • 12V ~1A • Connect the controller to the network • Use a network switch or crossover cable Ethernet Switch AAN-100 APACS PC
Check Operation • When everything is connected correctly, check the LEDs to confirm proper operation
Program the IP Address • InitAAN utilityto program • Ping to confirm
Connect Reader Interface • Connect the AIM-4SL reader interface to the first communication port • Use ‘crossover’ wiring (T>R, R>T) • Set address of AIM-4SL with DIP switch
Connect Reader • Follow reader instructions to connect wiresfor power, commsand 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, usenumeric 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-4SL 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