Adding a converter
Click on the site map icon on the right side of the page to access site mapping 
then click on 
to add a new converter.
Select Converter type from the drop-down menu e.g. Z5R-WEB, ILGUARD or ILZ397WEB
Add a name for the device e.g. GATE CONTROLLER
Enter the Serial number for the device (041150)
Enter the Auth Code (from the back of your convertor) in capital letters. NB: Customer Auth codes may be used if required.
Then add some description notes like location of the converter on site or other relevant information.
Press ADD to save
Your device will appear on your site list as offline:
Press F5 to refresh your connection and the controller should appear as online in green.
Add any other converters using the method outlined above.
Converter and Controller definition:
Converters: A convertor is a device that allow connection to software locally through software or through the cloud. Depending on site requirements a convertor may be connected via an RS485 to network, through WIFI or 4G router.
Convertor controllers: Converter controllers like the ILZ5RWEB (LAN,WIFI or 4G) or ILMATRIX II WIFI (Converter/controller/reader) connect to software or the cloud and directly to locks, gates, relays, lighting, inputs, output or alarms .
Controllers: Controllers are the physical interface from reader to locks, gates, relays, lighting, inputs, output or alarms.
Device Types:
| Converter Controllers | ILZ5RWEB WIFI 4G LAN | Controller | ILGuardNET RS485 Controller |
|---|---|---|---|
 |
One or Two Door Up to 8,000 Users On/offline operation WIFI, LAN or 3/4G Connection |  |
Two Door Controller Up to 8,000 Users Network and cloud compatible with ILZ397WEB |
| Converter Controller Reader | ILMATRIX II WIFI | RS485 Controller Reader | ILMATRIX RS485 |
 |
Single Door WIFI reader/Controller 2000 Users On/offline operation Optional Reader entry and exit inputs. | |
Single Door RS485 reader/Controller 2000 Users On/offline operation Network and cloud compatible with ILZ397WEB |
| RS485 LAN Converter | ILZ397WEB RS485 | RS485 Controller | ILZ5RNET RS485 |
 |
RS-485 converter using TCP/IP protocols for cloud connection. Up to 255 controllers per bus (total 510) |  |
Single Door Controller 2000 or 8000 Users On/offline operation Network and cloud compatible with ILZ397WEB |
Device Manager: Device manager allows access to your controller settings, inputs, outputs and alarms settings.
Press the info tab 
to access DEVICE MANAGER.
Enter the name of the controller and press save.
Your controller will now display is controller name on the DEVICE MANAGER screen.
Functions of this page:
OPEN DOORS: allows you open the entry 
or exit 
door.
STATE: indicates the controller’s status which can be:
NORMAL indicates the door state is in it’s default state ready for card or remote access.
BLOCKED: indicates the doors have been locked down, either by lockdown button on the main menu header, indicated by the flashing lock 
, or by input depending on your device or a scheduled state.
The Open padlock on the controller indicates the controller’s door is open.
This may be an input on the board or a logic output to hold the door open.
Other functions:
SERIAL NUMBER: Indicates the Controller serial number and firmware version.
CREDENTIALS: Indicates the number of Cards, Keys, Remotes or PIN codes in the controller.
OPTIONS:
Provides access to controller settings, output times etc.
Provides instant access to events for selected controller.
Re-syncronises the controller users and settings.
WARNING: This deletes the controller from the sites:
To prevent accidental deletion this can only be accomplished when the controller is off line i.e. you
must turn the controller off or disconnect it from the network.