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Kantech ioSmart Reader Firmware Update Tool

This video walks users through the process of updating the firmware of ioSmart Readers using the ioSmart Reader Firmware Update Tool over an RS-485 connection.

  • A Kantech ioSmart Reader’s firmware can be updated through a connected controller, such as the KT-1.
  • There may be situations where you wish to update several readers prior to deployment or when performing a panelless deployment where you do not have a controller. Firmware may be updated over RS-485 using Kantech’s ioSmart Firmware Upgrade Tool.
  • You will need an RS-485 output device such as the Kantech USB-485 module. This device connects to a PC’s USB port and provides RS-485 output terminals to connect to the reader. You can also achieve this with many third-party USB and RS-232 to RS-485 converters.
  • Login to Kantech’s website and navigate to Software Downloads. Click to expand Door Controllers and Readers before selecting ioSmart.
  • Download the latest ioSmart Reader firmware as well as the ioSmart Reader Firmware Upgrade Tool.
  • Extract the ioSmart Reader firmware from the downloaded ZIP file.
  • Connect the converter module to your PC.
  • Locate the COM port used by your PC using Device Manager. Note the COM port used by the converter module.
  • Use some spare wire or low voltage jumper wires to connect the converter to the terminals on the back of the reader.
    • If using Kantech’s USB -485 module:
      X+ to D1/X+
      X- to D0/X-
    • If using third-party converter:
      TX+ to D1/X+
      TX- to D0/X-
  • Provide 12 VDC power to the reader. Connect the positive wire to the PWR terminal and negative to GND.
  • Run the ioSmart Reader Firmware Upgrade Tool. The first time it is run it will warn it cannot find the Defaults file, this can be ignored.
  • Use the drop-down menu to select the COM port you noted earlier in Device Manager. Test the connection using the Get FW Version button. Wired correctly, this should return the version currently loaded on the reader.
  • Click the Firmware Upgrade button, then select the extracted firmware file from the ZIP file with the .BIN file extension.
  • Clicking Open will begin the update immediately.
  • When the upgrade is finished a Success message will appear. You can then close this window and the reader will restart.

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RS-485-to-USB Adapter Compatibility with ExacqVision

Two RS-485-to-USB adapters have been tested for compatibility with exacqVision: B&B Electronics, model 485USB9F-4W and VSCom, model USB-COMi-TB. The tests used the drivers supplied with the devices, and data has successfully been transmitted and received to and from each adapter. They were also tested in a loopback configuration with the RS-485 port built into an exacqVision server equipped with an analog capture board.


B&B Electronics, model 485USB9F-4W

VSCom, model USB-COMi-TB


Installation

  1. Install the adapter driver (included with the device or downloaded).
  2. Plug the device in to the USB port of the exacqVision server.
  3. Ensure that Windows discovers and configures the device properly. (Use Device Manager, found in Control Panel.)
  4. Restart the exacqVision Server service.
  5. In exacqVision Client, open the Serial Ports page.
  6. Verify that a new COM port exists in the UART section of the Serial Ports page.
  7. Configure the port as you normally would for PTZ control output or POS data input.

Notes

  1. The B&B adapter is equipped with a standard D-sub, 9-pin, female connector on the RS-485 side. A pinout diagram is included with this device.
  2. The VSCom adapter has terminal blocks on the RS-485 side, allowing easy connection of bare wires. The dip switches and jumpers were left in their default settings for testing.

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What analog PTZ protocols does Exacq support?

Exacq supports the following RS-422 and RS-485 PTZ protocols. With each protocol, you can specify the baud rate, data bits, stop bits, parity, flow control, and maximum line length.

ProtocolSupported PTZ Presets
AD-M320096
AD-M3200 Multi96
AD-MP4896
AD-MP48 Multi96
AD-RS42296
Bosch (OSRD)99
GE-ASCII64
GE-Impac32
HSD-Pelco-D128
Panasonic64
Pelco-D32
Pelco-P32

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NOTE: Devices that require the use of other protocols, not listed above, may still be used with supported encoders. Supported encoders may be found on our IP Camera Integration database.

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PTZ Surge Protector for Video and RS-485

If you are looking to add a surge protector between an analog PTZ camera and your ExacqVision server, some options that provide both BNC video connections as well as RS-485 terminals such as the following:

Transtector 1101-613

Ditek DTK-DP4P