TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Openpath Single Door Controller Installation Guide GETTING STARTED ADDITIONAL RESOURCES PRIOR TO INSTALLATION Installation NETWORK REQUIREMENTS POWER REQUIREMENTS SELECTING A BACKUP BATTERY MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS WIRING OPENPATH READERS WIRING INFORMATION STANDARD WIRING CONFIGURATION WIRING FAIL SAFE AND FAIL SECURE LOCKING HARDWARE...
Openpath Single Door Controller Installation Guide GETTING STARTED This Installation Guide explains how to install and configure the Openpath Single Door Controller (SDC) as part of an Openpath Access Control system. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Smart Reader Data Sheet Openpath User Guide ...
LAN. Inbound port forwarding on the router, firewall, or NAT device is not required. POWER REQUIREMENTS The Openpath SDC can be powered with PoE, PoE+, or an external 12-24V supply. Use an external power supply for backup or if PoE is not available—24V required if locking hardware requires 24V.
CONFIGURATION 7. Snap on front cover (G) WIRING OPENPATH READERS Openpath Readers and SDCs communicate via RS-485. The following wire types are compatible, listed in the order of preference which impacts distance. Shielded CAT6A (recommended, additional two pairs can be used for sensors) ...
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Note: For elevators, all relays and readers must be connected to the same SDC. If you need more than four access controlled floors or readers, add the Openpath Elevator Expansion Module. WARNING: Always remove power from the SDC and locking hardware when wiring readers and other devices.
Bonjour MSI. CREATE SDC To add multiple SDCs with Quick Start: 1. Go to https://control.openpath.com/login and log in 2. Go to Administration > Quick Start 3. Enter a Site Name and any other relevant site information (optional), then click Next 4.
a. Openpath 4-Port Expansion b. Openpath 8-Port Expansion c. Openpath 16-Port Elevator 4. A description will appear in green. Click Save. PROVISIONING STEPS To provision the SDC using the Open Admin app: 1. If powering using PoE, plug in Ethernet; if powering with an...
Openpath support. Troubleshooting SDC LEDS The Openpath SDC's Status LED indicates the following: Solid White indicates the SDC is provisioned and functioning normally Blinking Red indicates there is a problem with the Internet connection Solid Cyan appears when the SDC is booting Solid Yellow indicates that the SDC is restoring software; appears...
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Blinking Purple indicates the SDC is ready to connect to the Open Admin app Solid Red indicates the SDC is in an error state--refer to Troubleshooting the SDC The Openpath SDC has eight port LEDs and two power LEDs. The port LEDs indicate the following: Openpath Readers or Wiegand Readers ...
22-6) results in slower connections and dropped packets between the Openpath Reader and SDC. To remedy this, you can switch GND and VIN with +B and -A connections on the SDC and readers to ensure the data pair (+B and -A) are using the alternate pair of legacy wires.
To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of at least 20 cm should be maintained between the antenna of Openpath Smart Reader(s) and persons during operation. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Disconnect power before servicing Do not plug into an outlet controlled by an on/off switch Technical Specifications Table 2 Technical specifications of Openpath hardware Single Door Controller (OP-2ESH-POE) 12-24VDC, 0.3A @ 24V 12-24VDC, 0.25A @ 12V, 0.12A @ 24V Smart Reader v2 (OP-R2-STND,...
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