3 Defaulting the Controller and IP Address Configuration
The ACTpro 1520e/1500e have two DIP switches.
DIP switch 1: DHCP
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Enables DHCP or Static IP address mode.
DIP switch 2: DEFAULT
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Defaults the controller or the Static IP address.
3.1 Factory default the Controller (DIP switch 2)
The ACTpro Controller may be defaulted to factory settings. This will completely erase the controller
memory. All information including card details will be erased and the static IP address will be reset to
192.168.1.60.
To default the ACTpro Controller:
1. Power down the ACTpro Controller.
2. Set the DEFAULT DIP switch 2 to ON.
3. Hold down the Tamper spring.
4. Apply power to the ACTpro 1520e/1500e controllers.
5. Wait approximately 5 seconds, until the controller confirms default completed by sounding the
buzzer.
6. Release the Tamper.
7. Power down the ACTpro Controller.
8. Set the DEFAULT DIP switch to OFF.
9. Re-apply power.
3.2 DHCP/static IP addressing (DIP switch 1)
The ACTpro Controller is shipped with the DHCP enabled and can be configured to obtain an IP address
from a DHCP server or use a static IP address.
1. Power down the ACTpro Controller.
2. Set the DIP switch to its new position.
a. DHCP IP addressing: Move DIP switch 1 to ON
b. Static IP addressing: Move DIP switch 1 to OFF
Note: Default static IP address is 192.168.1.60.
3. Re-apply power to the board.
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