ACT ACTPRO 4000 Operating And Installation Instructions page 47

The ACTpro 4000 can be used as a Hub to connect up to a total 16 controllers to a PC using just one COM port or USB port,
without the need of an ACT single Line RS-485 Converter. It may also be used to connect up to a total of 16 controllers using
a single IP address, providing access to the ACTpro 2000 and ACTpro 1000 controllers over a LAN and removing the need
for the ACT LAN.
Configuration of ACTpro 4000 for hub operation
(1) Set the Controller address ( Each controller must have a unique adddress)
(Installer Menu->Communications->Set Address).
(2) Select Comms Speed.
(Installer Menu->Communications->Comms Speed)
(3) If necessary configure the TCP/IP Settings.
(Installer Menu->TCP/IP Settings).
(4) Connect to the PC via the on-board Serial port, USB port or to
the LAN via RJ45 connector
(5) Connect the Network 2 Port (NET2) to the RS485 network of ACT controllers.
Configuration of Controllers on the RS485 network
(1) Set the Controller Address (Each controller must have a
unique address).
(2) Select Comms Speed. (Select the same comms speed as selected
in the Hub Controller).
(3) Connect the Controller to the RS485 Network, (NETWORK (NET) on
ACTpro 2000/ACTpro 1000, NETWORK1(NET1) on ACTpro 4000/3000).
ACTWin pro/Lite Configuration.
The new database creation wizard in ACTWin pro/Lite will guide you
through setting up the access control system. However the following
procedure can be followed if working with an existing installation.
(1) From the Locations and connections menu, Enter a Location
number and Name.
(2) Select the type of connection from the PC to the
ACTpro 4000 hub controller (Serial Port, USB or TCP/IP connection).
(3) If Serial Port was selected as the connection type, select the
correct COM port and select the same communications speed
as set on the ACTpro 4000 Hub.
(4) If USB was chosen, select the NetBIOS name of the hub.
(5) If TCP/IP was chosen, fill in the IP address and TCP port number.
(6) Select RS485 Network – Automatic Interface
(7) From Database->Controllers add a new controller for each controller
on the system
(8) For each controller, including the hub, ensure that the Location
is the same as that programmed under the Location and Connections menu.
(9) Ensure the Address and device type is correct for each controller.
(10) To complete the configuration of the access control system, Users,
Doors, Timezone and operation need to be configured.
RS485 Cable
Belden 9501/similar or
CAT5: A/B on one twisted pair.
NET
MAX 16 controllers
Max Len 1.4Km
ACTpro 1000
Addr:4
ACTpro 4000 Hub Operation
NET1
ACTpro 3000
Addr:3
43
ACTpro 4000s that are not acting as a Hub but
are connected to the RS485 Network, must
connect using Network 1Port (NET1). The NET2
Port is only used when the ACTpro 4000 is acting
as a Hub.
RS485
A
RJ45
connector
NET
HUB Controller
ACTpro 4000
Addr:1
CAT5
ACTpro 2000
Cable
Addr:2
See next page for detailed wiring diagram.
A B 0V
B 0V
DOORS
A
B
0V
SERIAL
RX
TX
0V
GREEN
RED
NET2
Example shows ACTpro 4000
HUB connected via RS232 and via
Ethernet LAN.
USE ONLY ONE METHOD
Direct Connect Cable
RS232 or USB
CAT5 Cable
LAN
ACTWin pro PC
RS232