1.7.1.5 Requirements for Mixed-Networks (mixing AD400 & AD300 on same channel)
a)
Galaxy supports mixing AD-400 PIMs and AD-300 hardwired Readers on the same DSI 485- Channel.
This is
known as a ‘mixed network’. Likewise you can put your AD300’s & AD400s on separate 485-channels, or even
on separate DSI boards in the same or separate controllers where wiring distance or simpler networking is a
factor.
b)
If you are mixing AD300 readers with AD400 PIMS
,
then the reader number
you assign to the AD300 must be
valid and unique on the network and CANNOT be a number within the HI-LO range of an AD400 PIM. Example
(if the AD400 PIM HI-LO Range is 1-5, then AD300 Readers must use 6 and above. AD300 Readers must set a
HI-LO Range as well even though a PIM is not involved – it is configured using the HDD. See section on AD300
Configuration instructions for details.
c)
Galaxy also supports a non-mixed
or dedicated network for AD400-ONLY and AD300-ONLY, which may be to
your liking.
d)
You must set the appropriate Network Type in the
Serial Channel Programming screen
(in the System Galaxy
software) to match the installation (i.e. Mixed-Network or dedicated network for AD400-ONLY and AD300-
ONLY).
1.7.1.6 Reader Formats for AD-Series
Wiegand and ABA Readers cannot be mixed on the same 485-channel (see
System Concept Diagram).
Put ABA readers on a separate 485-channel from the Wiegand readers.
The DSI 485-channels operate independently, so the same board can support one Wiegand channel and one
ABA channel.
1.7.1.7 Stipulations on Termination Resisters
Device terminating resisters may need to be installed on both extreme line ends to dampen line impedance.
Symptoms of line impedance will include intermittent or spotty communications – which will affect the behavior
of the lockset, such as door not unlocking when it should, door unlock schedule not taking effect – provided all
other logical reasons have been eliminated (i.e. programming, configuring and addressing is correct; also wiring
and or RF signal testing is good, all requirements are met, etc.)
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