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      Panel & Card Reader Communications: OSDP

      Configuring the Rock for OSDP Communications

      Overview

      The Rock supports independent communication interfaces for both the Badge Reader and the ACS Panel. You can configure both to use Wiegand, one Wiegand and the other OSDP, or any other combination. This article describes how to configure the Rock to communicate via OSDP.

      Pre-requisites

      • Rock Installation: Ensure the Rock is installed and powered up (refer to the Install Guide) and follow the detailed wiring guide below.
      • Access to ACS Software: Required for OSDP setup between the ACS Panel and Rock.
      • Access to Badge Reader: Required for OSDP setup between the Rock and Badge Reader.
      • Alcatraz AI Admin Portal: Access is necessary (request login credentials if needed).

      NOTE: Manufacturers label their OSDP terminals in various ways. See the charts to ensure that the Rock is being connected to the proper terminals for a given panel or reader.

       

      Rock <–-> Reader (OSDP)

      Reader Type Rock's Green Wire Rock's White Wire
      HID (Legacy) GPIO1 (Red/Green) GPIO2 (Tan)
      HID Signo 485-A (White) 485-B (Green)
      Farpoint OSDP Green White
      WaveLynx OSDP RS 485A (Green) RS 485B (White

       

      Rock <–-> Panel (OSDP)

      Panel Type Rock's Green Wire Rock's White Wire
      Mercury CLK/D1 DAT/D0
      iStar Ultra D+ D-
      AMAG SR Rx+ Rx
       

      Configuring OSDP on The Rock

      1. Access Device Management

      • Go to Device Management ->Devices.
      • Click on the Name of the Rock to access its information page.
      • Choose Modify to adjust configurations.

      2. Configure Communication with Badge Reader

      • In the Device Configuration section, expand Communication with Badge Reader.
      • Select OSDP.
      • Enter the following details:
        • Badge Reader’s Baud Rate
        • Badge Reader's Device Address
        • Mode: Choose between Unsecure or Secure. Confirm if you are selecting Secure channel.
      • Click Submit.


      Secure Channel OSDP requires the exchange of encryption keys. To change from secure channel to unsecure, the encryption keys will be deleted. Confirm to proceed with the change.

      3. Configure Communication with ACS

      • In the Device Configuration section, expand Communication with ACS.
      • Select OSDP.
      • Enter the following details:
        • ACS’s Baud Rate
        • Rock's Device Address (as configured in the ACS)
        • Mode: Choose between Unsecure or Secure. Confirm if you are selecting Secure channel.
      • Click Submit.

      Secure Channel OSDP requires the exchange of encryption keys. To change from secure channel to unsecure, the encryption keys will be deleted. Confirm to proceed with the change.

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