Axis A1601 User Manual page 11

AXIS A1601 Network Door Controller
System configuration
available when the configuration is complete. The hardware pin chart is a guide on how to connect devices to the pins and can be
used as a reference sheet for maintenance. For maintenance instructions, see page 20.
If configuring the hardware for the first time, select one of the following methods:
• Import a hardware configuration file. See page 11 .
• Create a new hardware configuration. See page 11 .
Note
If the product's hardware has not been configured before or has been deleted, Hardware Configuration will be available in
the notification panel in the Overview page.
How to import a hardware configuration file
The hardware configuration of the Axis product can be completed faster by importing a hardware configuration file.
By exporting the file from one product and importing it to others, you can make multiple copies of the same hardware setup without
having to repeat the same steps over and over again. You can also store exported files as backups and use them to restore previous
hardware configurations. For more information, see How to export a hardware configuration file on page 11 .
To import a hardware configuration file:
1. Go to Setup > Hardware Configuration.
2. Click Import hardware configuration or, if a hardware configuration already exists, Reset and import hardware
configuration.
3. In the file browser dialog that appears, locate and select the hardware configuration file (*.json) on your computer.
4. Click OK.
How to export a hardware configuration file
The hardware configuration of the Axis product can be exported to make multiple copies of the same hardware setup. You can also
store exported files as backups and use them to restore previous hardware configurations.
Note
The hardware configuration of floors is not possible to export.
Wireless lock settings are not included in the hardware configuration export.
To export a hardware configuration file:
1. Go to Setup > Hardware Configuration.
2. Click Export hardware configuration.
3. Depending on the browser, you may need to go through a dialog to complete the export.
Unless otherwise specified, the exported file (*.json) is saved in the default download folder. You can select a download
folder in the web browser's user settings.
Create a new hardware configuration
Follow the instructions according to your requirements:
• How to create a new hardware configuration without peripherals on page 12
• How to create a new hardware configuration for wireless locks on page 14
• How to create a new hardware configuration with elevator control (AXIS A9188) on page 15
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