Argus Cordex CXC Safety guide

Cordex Controller Front Craft Port
Summary
This is a general procedure on how to connect a CXC Controller to a computer via a three-wire null modem
cable.
Tools/ Reference Documents Required
• Three Wire Null Modem cable (Pin connections: 2 to 3, 3 to 2, 5 to 5, and shield ground connected on
one side)
• Computer with an DB9 Communication Port (Com 1…x)
• Cordex Controller Manuals
• Hand Tools
Part 1 – Controller Setup
1. Log in and navigate to the Communications > Craft Port
2. Select 57600 from under Baud Rate
3. Select the from bottom corner
4. Select Web Setting and set to Front Craft Port and then click .

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Part 2 - Laptop Setup
Recommended Method
The recommended method of connection for Ethernet or Craft Port is via the CXC Connection Wizard, it
will save and restore you LAN/Com Port when you are finished using the Wizard.
The Wizard is downloadable from our website www.Argus.ca > Support > Secure Software Downloads >
Software. You will need your user name and password to download this file, if you do not have one
please call our technical support line 888-462-7487, we will set it up for you.
Alternative Method
1. Launch the Control Panel and select Network Connections for XP or Network and Dialup Connections
for 2000. The following may differ slightly depending on the operating system of your laptop.
2. Launch the New Connection Wizard, the following will be examples of XP and 2000 each screen may
vary.
3. Follow the screen shots and enter them as illustrated:
XP 2000

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XP 2000
Choose your COMx
Give it a name that is meaningful to the site

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XP 2000
Choose your COMx Give it a name that is meaningful to the site
Select Properties
Press Finish this will now launches the Dialup Connection Select Configuration

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XP 2000
Select Properties Press OK and then Networking tab
Select Configuration Remove all checks other and TCP/IP (if possible)
Highlight TCP/IP and then press Properties

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XP 2000
Press OK and then Networking tab Configure as illustrated and press OK and then OK
Remove all checks other and TCP/IP (if possible)
Highlight TCP/IP and then press Properties

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XP 2000
Configure as illustrated and press OK and then OK
Type any username and enter “1234” for the supervisory access password and “Connect.”
To access the Cordex web user interface launch Internet Explorer (Ver.6 or greater) and enter in the
address 10.10.10.203
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