How to setup the ioSmart

The Kantech ioSmart card reader must be connected to a supporting controller (KT-400 or KT-1). The ioSmart supports both wiegand and RS-485 connections to the controller.

When connecting using the wiegand connection, use the Express Setup Program to configure the reader. When connecting using the RS-485 connection, complete the following steps:

1 - Click the Devices tab.

2 - Select the Controller icon.

3 - Select a controller and click on the ioSmart tab.

4 - Select the + symbol to add an ioSmart reader to the controller.

5 - Enter your ioSmart reader's Serial number.

6 - Select the Associated door.

7 - Select the Keypad option if your ioSmart reader includes a keypad.

8 - Select the I1 and I2O functions to configure the reader's inputs and outputs.

•  Disabled

•  Single input

•  Dual input

•  Lock output

•  Relay

It is possible to configure I1 and I2O for a maximum of 4 inputs (using both I1 and I2O in dual inputs mode) or 2 inputs and 1 output (lock output or relay).

9 - Select the appropriate Baud rate for your system.

10 - Click the three dot button the configure the Reader template.

You can also configure your ioSmart in the Operation tab.

1 - Click on the Operation tab.

2 - Select a Site / Gateway / Connection.

3 - Right-click on a controller and click Unassigned Module. This creates a Controller unassigned module requested by operator event on the desktop.

4 - Right-click on the event to assign the reader. The serial number of the ioSmart reader is automatically populated in the configuration tab.

NOTE: The error message Cannot add a module to this controller is displayed when additional readers cannot be added to a controller.

The configured ioSmart status is displayed in the Operation... Door menu. Right-click on the appropriate door to view the status.The status of all configured ioSmart readers connected to a controller is displayed in Operation.... Controller menu.