Adding an OSDP Reader
- From the left navigation pane, click Hardware.
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From the top navigation bar, click Profiles.
- In the Hardware Profiles page, find and select the site profile to which you wish to add a device.
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Click Edit on the profile tile. You can also click
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In the Edit Profile page, click the Configurations tab.
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In the Devices section, click New Device then select OSDP Reader from the drop-down list.
- In the Add New OSDP Reader wizard, choose the Default Template in the Select Template page.
- Click Next.
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On the Add OSDP Reader page, complete the details.
Field
Description
Name
Enter a unique and meaningful name.
The name should contain only alphanumeric characters and no spaces.
Up to 255 characters can be used.
Description
Enter more information about the device.
General
Logical ID
Enter a unique identifier for the device connected to the S1000 Controller. Allowed range is 0-254..
Serial Port
Click + to find and select the appropriate serial port.
Available options:
- Onboard Isolated - the board is using the PL4-PL5 connection on the S1000 Controller.
- Onboard Non-Isolated - the board is using the PL5-PL6 connection on the S1000 Controller.
Device Loop Address
Enter the numerical value of the DIP switch.
Area
Click + to find and select the area where the device is located.
By default, the area with the lowest logical ID in the site profile is selected.
Company Name
Enter the name of your company.
Encryption
OSDP Readers can be configured with encryption keys for secure channel communication between the S1000 Controller and the OSDP reader.
Encryption Mode
Click + to set encrypted mode of communication for the reader. The available options are:
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Unencrypted -The reader will accept unencrypted communication.
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Default Key - The reader will establish encrypted communication sessions with the controller using the default secure channel base key, SCBK-D.
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Custom Key -The reader will establish encrypted communication sessions with the controller using a custom secure channel base key, SCBK.
Custom Key
If the Encryption Mode is set to Custom Key, you can use the system generated encryption key.
You can also enter a 128-bit (32 hexadecimal characters) encryption key of your choice.
If the reader was previously configured for encrypted communication, copy-paste the existing key.
Reporting
Report Events
Turn on the toggle to record events.
Report To
Select the connection paths where the recorded events will be reported. Select the checkbox next to the option on the drop-down list or select the Select All checkbox.
High Priority
Turn on the toggle to assign high priority to this device.
- Click Next.
- On the Create Additional Points page, click Create.