HID Areo x100

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HID Areo x100

HID Aero x100

Location: Main Menu > Monitor/Command > Devices

 
Overview

The HID Aero x100 is an expansion panel (subcontroller) used with the Aero x1100 controller to add additional access control points within a Drawbridge system. It provides onboard inputs and outputs to support door control, monitoring, and auxiliary functions.

 

The x100 is typically deployed when additional doors or I/O capacity is required beyond what the x1100 controller can support natively.

The panel communicates through the x1100 controller and inherits system configuration and synchronization from Drawbridge.

Key Features

Supports up to:

o2 access points

o2 Wiegand readers or 4 OSDP readers

Includes:

o4 relays for door strike and auxiliary outputs

o7 supervised inputs for monitoring:

Door contacts

REX (Request to Exit)

Power status

Battery status

Tamper conditions

General-purpose inputs

Supports analog-to-digital conversion on supervised inputs

 

Creating or Editing an x100

1.Navigate to Monitor/Command → Devices

2.Select the associated Aero x1100 controller

3.Click the Add Subcontroller tab (or select an existing x100)

4.Choose Aero x100

5.Click Create

This opens the configuration page for the x100.

 

Configuration Fields

General

Description - A short, descriptive name for the x100 panel (e.g., East Wing Panel).

 

Settings Tab

Selected Channel - Displays which port (Channel 1 or 2) on the x1100 the x100 is connected to.

Address

oThe hardware address of the x100 panel.

oMust match the physical configuration of the device.

 

Details Tab (Read-Only)

Used primarily for troubleshooting and support.

Aero Controller - The parent x1100 controller

Hardware Server - The Drawbridge server the controller is connected to

Aero Controller UID - Internal system identifier for the x1100

Subcontroller UID - Internal identifier for the x100

SIO Number - Manufacturer reference value

Revision - Hardware revision level

Firmware Version - Current firmware installed on the x100

Serial Number - Unique hardware serial number

 

History Tab

Displays a full audit trail of:

oConfiguration changes

oSystem updates

oUser actions related to the x100

 

Adding I/O Devices to the x100

The x100 acts as a host for readers, inputs, and outputs.

Steps to Add an I/O Point

1.Navigate to Devices

2.Select the x100 panel

3.Click the Add Device tab

4.Choose the I/O type:

oReader

oInput

oOutput

5.Click Create

6.Configure the device as needed and click Save

 

Best Practices

Ensure the Address matches the physical DIP switch or configured address on the panel.

Maintain consistent naming conventions for easier system management.

Verify communication with the x1100 before adding I/O devices.

Use the Details tab when troubleshooting connectivity or firmware issues.