Access control setup guides
Guides for DX access control software and the ACP-EL4 four-door controller: wiring and setup, adding people, cards and PIN codes, schedules and database backups.
Access control guides by task
Controller and software setup 11
- Add an ACP-EL4 access controller to SmartPSSThe ACP-EL4 ships on a default IP address that usually needs to change before SmartPSS can manage it. Use the ACDS Config Tool to reassign the IP, then add the controller in SmartPSS.Video · 5 min
- Get started with the DX access control softwareThis overview walks through installing the DX access control software, adding a controller, and setting up departments, personnel, privileges and schedules.Video · 14 min
- Explore the DX access control software interfaceBefore diving into individual features, this walks through the DX software's main screens: finding your controller, building departments and personnel, setting who can open which doors, and watching activity live.Video · 5 min
- Configure an ACP-EL4 board for Elite access controlFull setup for an ACP-EL4 board: reassign its IP address, add it to SmartPSS, register a user with a card, then build a time zone and access level and confirm the door unlocks.Video · 9 min
- Wire a DX Series access control board, reader and strikeWire power, a proximity card reader and an electronic door strike to a DX Series access control board, then test the wiring by opening the door strike from the Web Configuration Tool.Written guide
- Factory default an ACP-EL4 four-door access controllerDefaulting an ACP-EL4 clears its configuration using the onboard DIP switches and two short power cycles.Video · 1 min
- Install and configure DX Access Control SoftwareInstall DX Access Control Software, locate your access control board on the network, then set up door zones, departments, users and time profiles and upload them to the board.Written guide
- Add a DX controller to the DX access control softwareBefore you can manage doors, personnel or privileges, the DX access controller has to be found on your network and added to the DX software.Video · 2 min
- Set up a controller task list in DX access control softwareThe controller task list runs scheduled actions, such as unlocking a door in the morning and locking it again at night, without staff having to do it manually.Video · 3 min
- Set date, time and password on an ACP-EL4 in SmartPSSFrom SmartPSS you can set an ACP-EL4 controller's time zone and clock, and update its account password, all from device configuration.Video · 2 min
- Sync date and time on a DX controller from the softwareAdjust Time syncs your DX controllers to the computer's current date and time, so access logs and schedules stay accurate.Video · 1 min
People, cards and schedules 6
- Add fob and PIN code users to an Elite board in SmartPSSSmartPSS can register both fob cards and manual PIN codes for a door, then push access privileges for each user to the board.Video · 4 min
- Add a department in the DX access control softwareDepartments let you group personnel and filter access privileges by group instead of assigning every door to every person one at a time.Video · 2 min
- Create time profiles in DX access control softwareTime profiles let you restrict a department's door access to set days and hours, such as business hours only, instead of granting access around the clock.Video · 6 min
- Import and export personnel databases in DX softwareThe DX access control software can export your personnel list to an Excel file, and import personnel back in from an Excel file.Video · 2 min
- Show a live video pop-up when an Elite access-control door opensSmartPSS can pop open a live camera view whenever a door on your Elite access-control board opens. Set this up once per door and controller.Video · 2 min
- View swipe records in DX access control softwareSwipe records show who accessed a door and when, pulled directly from the board through the DX software.Video · 1 min
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