Capstone: Day-5

Week 5

Today our objective was to continue integrating each panel with the OpenGN software. Last week we were able to integrate one Card access panel. We continued to integrate all three-card access panel with fire alarm panels to show the location, statues in the OpenGN friendly interface monitor. 

All panels connect with the RS 485, which allowed to program CX3 software to communicate each other. One card access panel was set as master which connects to the OpenGN with Ethernet connection through the switch. The remaining two panels was set as slave panels communicating to the master panel. The class room had two main routers and individual router, switches per bench. We struggled through network problem as each panel needed individual IP address to integrate with the OpenGN.

We eventually manage to integrate all three panels to the OpenGN but for ideal configuration we still need to solve networking issue. Three card access panel had two card readers and in the OpenGN software we were able to integrate the location of these readers and the door strike. The fire alarm panels were integrated to the card access panel through the CX3 software with correlation function. To integrate fire alarm panel directly to the OpenGN needs the configuration key and password for FX2000 configuration setting. The matter of this will resolve from either JC or Christian (MIRCOM TECH) also networking issue will be consulted with Professor Paul.  

                               

Capstone: Day-4

Week 4

On day-4 We started off by trying the password provided by JC, 1111 or 1234 which didn't work. The password protected file name is “Fxconfig503R2”, we tried to reach out to JC again but did not get any respond. Professor Leo provided an email Christian, who is a Mircom technician. We emailed with the problems we are facing. Our team continued research to find alternative ways to connect the FX 2000.

“Fxconfig503R2” either password 1111 or 1234 didn't work.

 

The XML generator file doesn't work, as the code-master of OpenGN is expired. 
 


Our team struggled and tried multiple ways to make connection and eventually was able to integrate Card Access Panel to the OpenGN as well as FX 2000 through ethernet connection. But we cannot change the IP without the software.

Capstone: Day-3

Week 3

On day-3 we relocated the OpenGN station to C527 entrance area along with the telephone access panel and mounted it on the wall. We also installed one card reader to one of the access control panel and three card readers at the aisle for each panel. Now all three-access control panel has two card readers for each and is integrated with the system.

As for integrating each system to the OpenGN, The FX2000 configuration needed password to log into settings. Voice message and email sent to JC for access but didn’t get any respond(We will reach him in person Tuesday). RS-232 Cable are needed for each panels to connect to network for communication with OpenGN. Devon was notified with the missing part and is in order. If we do not get the part by day-4, we will be making it. We have also explored new software: Iconic's, we will be working with both OpenGN and Iconics and compare each pro's and cons. We will be working on with iconics software as soon as authorization is approve for demo version
:RS-232 with Ethernet port.FX2000
 

 

Telephone access panel, OpenGN installed.

 
 

Two card readers for each access control panel installed neatly and integrated.