Visonic IPI-4 ADAPTER User Manual

IPI-4 Converter

For AXS-100/200 Controllers

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.

Installation Guide

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.

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Electrical Interfaces

The IPI-4 contains one female RJ-45 (8P8C) connector for
linking the device to the LAN/WAN Ethernet network switch or
router. This requires a standard network 8-pin RJ45 terminated
patch cable (not included)

The pin configuration of the RJ-45 connector is detailed below:

Two bi-color Ethernet status LEDs are built into the front of the
Female RJ-45 connector as detailed below:

Link LED (Left Side) Activity LED (Right Side)

Color Meaning Color Meaning

Off

Amber

Green

No Link
10 Mbps
100 Mbps

Off

Amber

Green

No Activity
Half-duplex
Full-duplex

Installation and Hookup Details

The IPI-4 also utilizes a 6 pin-rigid integrated connector for
connecting the converter to the AXS-100 master controller’s
RS-232 interface as detailed in the table below

Signal Dir Pin Function

RXD In 1 Serial Data

None 2 Not Used

TXD Out 3 Serial Data

+5.0 VDC In 4 Power

- 5 Ground

Not Used 6 Not Used

1. Ensure tht the controller the IPI-4 is to be installed has
been set to position # 1 on the AXS-100 loop.

2. Power-down the AXS-100 controller and connect the
IPI-4 to the serial interface of the controller as shown.

3. To ensure that the controller will provide power to the
IPI-4, place J3’s power source jumper across the two
pins furthest away from the converter.

4. Using a RJ-45 terminated patch cable (not included)
connect the IPI-4 to the LAN/WAN Ethernet network
switch or router.

5. Power-up the AXS-100 controller; the IPI-4 converter will
also power-up and link to the Ethernet network.

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