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Table of Contents
General Information ..................................................................................................... 1
Copyright Info ................................................................................................. 1
Technical Support ........................................................................................... 1
Compliance Specifications .......................................................................................... 2
FCC & IC Compliance .................................................................................... 2
UL 294 Compliance Notice ............................................................................. 2
Other UL Compliance ..................................................................................... 2
CE & RCM Compliance .................................................................................. 2
RoHS .............................................................................................................. 2
WEEE ............................................................................................................. 2
Overview ...................................................................................................................... 3
Introduction .................................................................................... 3
Cover Description ........................................................................... 4
Configurations Options ................................................................... 5
Specifications ................................................................................. 5
Ordering Information .................................................................................................... 6
Models Available ............................................................................ 6
Installation Manuals ....................................................................... 6
Site Survey .................................................................................................................. 6
Network Topology .......................................................................... 6
Local Area Network (LAN) ................................................................. 6
Wide Area Network (WAN)................................................................. 7
LAN Configurations ........................................................................ 7
Static IP Addressing........................................................................... 7
Reserved DHCP IP Addressing.......................................................... 7
WAN Configurations ....................................................................... 8
Static IP Addressing........................................................................... 8
Reserved DHCP IP Addressing.......................................................... 9
Pre-Installation ............................................................................................................. 9
Network Configuration .................................................................................... 9
Equipment Checklist ....................................................................................... 9
ESD Precautions ............................................................................................ 9
Reading Checklist ......................................................................................... 10
Site Checklist ................................................................................................ 10
Task Lists .................................................................................................................. 10
Mounting the IP Link .................................................................................................. 11
Connecting the Earth Ground .................................................................................... 11
Connecting the IP Link to the Controller Loops ......................................................... 12
Connecting Power ..................................................................................................... 13
For KT-300 Controllers only ............................................................. 13
For KT-100 and KT-200 Controllers.................................................. 13
Powering Up the IP Link ............................................................................................ 14
Defining the EntraPass Site ....................................................................................... 14
Verifying Communication with the IP Link ................................................................. 17
Configuring the IP Link in a WAN/Internet ................................................................. 17
Preparing the WAN for the IP Link ................................................ 17
Configuring the IP Link at the Remote Site .................................... 18
Confirming IP Link Communication with the Gateway ..................... 20
Configuring the IP Link with the Web Configuration Page ......................................... 21
Upgrading the IP Link Firmware ................................................................................ 23
How to Reset the IP Link ........................................................................................... 26
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General Information
Copyright Info © 2016 Tyco International Ltd. and its Respective Companies. All Rights Reserved. All specifications
were current as of publication date and are subject to change without notice. Kantech and the Kantech
logo are trademarks of Tyco International Ltd. and its Respective Companies.
Technical
Support
For technical assistance with the IP Link and other Kantech products, contact technical support, Monday
to Friday. See the following table for all technical support phone numbers.
Country/Region Phone Numbers Support
Hours Email
North America Toll Free [phone] (GMT -05:00)
US and Canada Direct: [phone]
Fax: [phone]:00 to 20:00 [email protected]
Latin America (GMT -03:00)
Argentina
Direct: [phone]
Direct: [phone]
Direct: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
9:00 to 18:00 [email protected]
Asia (GMT +08:00)
Singapore
Direct: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Direct: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
8:30 to 18:00 [email protected]
[email protected]
Europe Toll Free +800 CALL TYCO / [phone] (GMT +01:00)
Bahrain [phone]
8:00 to 18:00 [email protected]
France [phone]
Greece +00 800 31 22 94 53
Russia [phone]
Spain [phone]
Turkey +00 800 31 92 30 37
United Arab Emirates [phone]
United Kingdom
+44 08701 ADT SUP / 44 08701 238 787
Direct: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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Compliance Specifications
FCC & IC
Compliance
This device complies with Part 15, Class A of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This class A digital
apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations.
UL 294
Compliance
Notice
• UL Standard for access control system units.
• The IP Link is UL 294 listed for supplementary use with EntraPass, KT-300 Controllers, ioProx
Proximity readers, and T.Rex request to exit devices.
• Each IP Link enclosure will be installed in a secured and protected location.
• Each IP Link will be equipped with an AC powered LED installed outside the IP Link and connected
to an inboard relay, and visible at all time to monitor relay status, as per UL 294, section 32.1.5.
• The KT-IP-PCB has been evaluated by UL for use with the original enclosure and the optional KT-IP-
CAB enclosure.
Other UL
Compliance
In order to comply with UL listings, the following has to be respected:
• Use of a UL listed 60950 computer
• Use only UL listed or recognized cables
• Use only UL listed or recognized adaptors
CE & RCM
Compliance
EN55022: Information technology equipment, radio disturbance characteristics.
EN55024: Information technology equipment, immunity characteristics.
EN50133-1: Alarm systems - Access control systems for use in security applications: system
requirements.
EN61000-6-1: Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) - Generic Standards - Immunity for residential,
commercial and light-industrial environments.
EN61000-6-2: Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) - Generic Standards - Immunity for industrial
environments.
RoHS The RoHS Directive stands for "the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical
and electronic equipment". This Directive bans the placing on the EU market of new electrical and
electronic equipment containing more than agreed levels of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent
chromium, polybrominated biphenyl (PBB) and polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) flame
retardants.
WEEE This Directive is for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and addresses the disposal and the
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Overview
Introduction
The Kantech IP Link makes it easy and affordable to operate your Kantech security system over a
network. Unlike other similar devices, the IP Link asynchronously polls the controllers (KT-100, KT-200,
KT-300) and communicates with the EntraPass Gateway only when necessary. This significantly reduces
the amount of bandwidth required to operate your security system on the network.
The IP Link is essential in determining what to do with specific events and commands. The IP Link directs
specific events it receives from any controller to the EntraPass Gateway. On the other hand, it sends
commands from the EntraPass Gateway to the appropriate controller.
The IP Link is easy to configure. Use the EntraPass workstation, a web browser or an intuitive stand-
alone application called the KT-Finder. The KT-Finder is a small application used to locate an IP Link on
a local area network (LAN).
The IP Link is extremely secure. It uses 128-bit AES encryption to communicate with the Gateway which
prevents any hacking from the Internet and ensures secure communications when used over the Internet
on a wide area network (WAN).
• Secure communication via 128-bit AES encryption
• Minimal bandwidth usage
• Supports up to 32 controllers per IP Link
• Compatible with EntraPass Special Edition, Corporate Edition and Global Edition with Corporate
Gateway
Note: Kantech recommends a VC-485 for each site. If there is a loss of communication with one of the
controllers, the VC-485 will preserve communication with the other controllers.
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Cover Description
The IP Link has a red status LED called Heartbeat Patterns (with cover) or STAT (without cover). The
main purpose is to indicate if EntraPass is present and if the polling occurs. Table 1 describes the
various heartbeat patterns that are used. See Table 2 for the description of the other status LEDs.
Table 1: Status LED Heartbeat Patterns
Pulses Description Patterns
Steady ON for
15 secs
IP Link is booting.
1 quick flash/sec. IP Link is configured and communicating with the
Gateway.
1 long flash/sec. IP Link is in Factory Default (DHCP) mode
3 flashes in 3 secs
and OFF for 1 sec.
IP Link is in Forced Static IP mode (192.168.1.2)
and in Factory Default.
2 quick flashes/sec. IP Link is no longer communicating with the
Gateway but is configured.
5 quick flashes/sec. IP Link is preparing to reboot.
1 long pulse for 2.5
secs
IP Link has received a broadcast from the Gateway
or the KT-Finder. After this delay, the IP Link returns
to its previous heartbeat pattern. Useful to verify
network communication.

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Configurations Options
The IP Link can be configured through 3 different options:
• With EntraPass, when the IP Link is within the same local area network (LAN)
• With the KT-Finder application locally through the LAN or remotely through the Internet or wide area
network (WAN).
• With a web browser like Internet Explorer locally only (LAN)
Specifications
Table 3: Environmental and Electrical Specifications
Table 4: IP Link Specifications
Table 5: Characteristics with EntraPass
Table 2: Network status LEDs
Speed remains OFF in a 10BaseT network, remains ON in a 100BaseT network.
Activity blinks to show network activity, and
steady when there is intense network activity.
Link turns ON when the network is present, turns OFF when there is no network.
Description Specifications
Operating Temperature 0°C to 49°C (32°F to 122°F)
Humidity Level 0 to 85% non-condensing, indoor use only
DC Power Input 12 VDC
Input current 175 mA
Description Specifications
Dimensions 26.7 x 9.5 x 3.12 cm (10.5 x 3.72 x 1.23 in)
Weight 0.6 kg (1.3 lbs)
PCB dimensions 8.30 x 13.30 cm (3.25 x 5.25 in)
Communication Ports RJ-45 Ethernet 10/100Base-T and RS-232
Communication Speed Up to 115200 Baud for serial communication
Flash ROM 2 MB
RAM 8 MB
Description Specifications
Maximum number of controllers per IP Link 32
Maximum number of sites per Gateway in EntraPass
Corporate Edition and Global Edition with Corporate Gateway
512
Maximum number of controllers in EntraPass Special Edition 64

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Ordering Information
Models Available
•KT-IP: IP Link PCB with metallic cover and wall plate.
•KT-IP-PCB: IP Link PCB and parts.
•KT-IP-CAB: Cabinet. Use with KT-IP-PCB only.
Installation Manuals
All IP Link manuals are available as free downloads at www.kantech.com.
• DN1670 - English
• DN1671 - French
• DN1672 - Spanish
• DN1692 - German
• DN1693 - Italian
Site Survey
Before starting the installation of the IP Link, you have to determine the configuration that best
corresponds to your network architecture. This information is crucial for the proper operation of the
Kantech products that you will install. Contact the Network Administrator of the site(s) where you will
install the IP Link so that they can provide you with all the network information.
Gather the network information required to configure the IP Link and complete the Network
Configuration Information Sheet provided at the end of this document.
We have divided this manual so that as soon as you determine the pertaining type of architecture and
environment, you can follow the configuration instructions that correspond to your environment before
connecting additional components.
Network Topology
Local Area Network (LAN)
A LAN connects network devices over a relatively short distance. A networked office building, school,
or home usually contains a single LAN, though sometimes one building will contain a few small LANs,
and occasionally a LAN will span a group of nearby buildings.
Table 6: Bill of Material
Item Description KT-IP KT-IP-PCB KT-IP-CAB
IP Link PCB with cover and wall plate 1 - -
IP Link PCB only - 1 -
Flat cable with RJ-12 male connector, 1.8 m / 6 ft. 1 1 -
Ground wire pack 1 1 1
Nylon standoffs 5 5 -
Light pipes 4 - -
Taping screws 4 - -
Installation manual DN1670 - English 1 1 -
Installation manual DN1671 - French 1 1 -
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Wide Area Network (WAN)
As the term implies, a wide area network spans a large physical distance. A WAN like the Internet
spans most of the world. A WAN is a geographically-dispersed collection of LANs. A network device
called a router connects LANs to a WAN. In IP networking, the router maintains both a LAN address
and a WAN address.
In addition, you will notice that there are two constants in LAN and WAN network topologies:
• Assigning the IP address for communication between the controllers and EntraPass
• Managing both types of IP addresses, static and dynamic
We recommend that you carefully read the following section in order to correctly select the
configuration that matches the network architecture where you will install the IP Link.
LAN Configurations
There are two LAN configurations for the IP Link:
Note: Kantech recommends the use of a Static or Reserved DHCP IP address for the IP Link and the
Gateway.
Static IP Addressing
You will use this type of configuration in an environment where the Network Administrator will
determine the IP address for communication between EntraPass and the IP Link. We recommend
using the EntraPass application to configure the IP Link. The other 2 methods, the KT-Finder and the
Web Configuration Page, can be used when the PC has no EntraPass application running.
Reserved DHCP IP Addressing
You will use this type of configuration in an environment where the customer DHCP server assigns the
IP address automatically to the IP Link. Additionally, the IP address of the IP Link will have to remain
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configure the IP Link. The other 2 methods, the KT-Finder and the Web Configuration Page, can be
used when the PC has no EntraPass application running.
WAN Configurations
When sites are distant from each other and protected by the router’s firewall, the public IP address
must be used for communication between EntraPass and the remote IP Link. The Network
Administrator must provide you the Public IP addresses (local and remote). The public IP address is
provided by the local Internet Service Provider (ISP) which controls the IP address.
Note: Kantech recommends the use of a Static or Reserved DHCP IP address for the remote IP Link
and the Gateway since the routers must be configured for port forwarding.
There are two WAN configurations for the IP Link:
Static IP Addressing
You will use this type of addressing in an environment where the Network Administrator will determine
the IP address for communication between EntraPass and the IP Link. Since the EntraPass application
is at the host site, you must use the KT-Finder to configure the IP Link.

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Reserved DHCP IP Addressing
You will use this type of addressing in an environment where the customer DHCP server assigns the IP
address automatically to the IP Link. Since the EntraPass application is at the host site, you must use
the KT-Finder to configure the IP Link.
Pre-Installation
It is important at this stage, if you have not already done so, to contact the Network Administrator
where the IP Link will be installed so that you can complete the Network Configuration Information
Sheet. We suggest that you always have the Network Configuration Information Sheet close by, and
keep a copy with your IP Link.
Confirm that all parts are in order, all necessary tools are available, and that the site is properly
prepared.
If you are connecting your IP Link to EntraPass, you must make sure that you are running EntraPass
v4.00 or higher.
Network
Configuration
•Network Configuration Information Sheet is fully completed
Equipment
Checklist
• IP Link
• RS-232 cabling
• Installation Manual
• VC-485 (recommended)
• Network cable
• Network crossover cable for direct connection from PC to IP Link
ESD
Precautions
ElectroStatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electrostatic sensitive devices. Use antistatic protection to
avoid the risk of equipment damage.

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Reading
Checklist
We strongly suggest that you keep the corresponding EntraPass reference manual close at hand:
•EntraPass Global Edition Reference Manual, DN1316
•EntraPass Corporate Edition Reference Manual, DN1415
•EntraPass Special Edition Reference Manual, DN1420
•KT-300 Installation Manual, DN1315
•KT-200 Installation Manual, DN1659
•KT-100 Installation Manual, DN5073
Site Checklist Ensure the following:
• The mounting site is ready.
• The site has been approved and all wiring complies with UL requirements and other codes as
appropriate.
• All preliminary site work is completed and the site is clean and free of dust or other contaminants.
Task Lists
Table 7 lists the tasks for the configuration of the IP Link in a LAN
Table 8 lists the tasks for the configuration of the IP Link in a WAN
Table 7: Task list for a LAN configuration
Task Page
1- Mounting the IP Link 11
2- Connecting the Earth Ground 11
3- Connecting the IP Link to the Controller Loops 12
4- Connecting Power 13
5- Powering Up the IP Link 13
6- Defining the EntraPass Site 14
7- Verifying Communication with the IP Link 17
Table 8: Task list for a WAN configuration
Task Page
1- Mounting the IP Link 11
2- Connecting the Earth Ground 11
3- Connecting the IP Link to the Controller Loops 12
4- Connecting Power 13
5- Powering Up the IP Link 13
6- Defining the EntraPass Site 14
8- Configuring the IP Link in a WAN/Internet 17

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1- Mounting the IP Link
The installation process consists of installing your IP Link and then configuring from EntraPass or the
KT-Finder, depending on the network configuration. First mount the IP Link, connect power and
grounding connections, then wire the controller loop to the IP Link.
The IP Link does not require any additional enclosures.
• It must be mounted in a secure, yet accessible, location that supports the environmental conditions
listed in the environmental specifications. See Table 3 on page 5.
• Leave 23 cm (8 in) clearance space around the sides, and at least 33 cm (13 in) space in front.
• Avoid placing the IP Link near electrical or communication devices.
• Install the IP Link on the selected wall using four tapping screws fed through the mounting holes.
Mounting hole positions
2- Connecting the Earth Ground
Connect the provided green ground wire from the EARTH terminal to the cover screw. Use a single
conductor solid copper wire to ground the IP Link to a good earth ground as per the local building
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3- Connecting the IP Link to the Controller Loops
The IP Link can connect to all Kantech controllers such as the KT-100, KT-200 and the KT-300. The
KT-100 only uses RS-485, the KT-200 and KT-300 accept both.
• See Table 9 and Figure 1 for RS-232 connection to a VC-485 with RJ12 connector
• See Table 9 and Figure 2 for RS-232 connection to a KT-300 with RJ12 connector
• See Figure 3 for RS-232 connection to a KT-200
Note: Always use the same controller model within the same site or loop.
Table 9: RS-232 Wiring to IP Link
Figure 1: RS-232 connection with RJ12 to VC-485 (KT-100, KT-200 and KT-300)
Figure 2: RS-232 connection with RJ12 to KT-300 #1 (only with KT-300)
RJ12 connector on TX RX GND
VC-485 GRN RED BLK
KT-300 RED GRN BLK

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Figure 3: RS-232 connection to KT-200 #1
4- Connecting Power
For KT-300 Controllers only
• Use the 12V DC from the 12V AUX terminals.
For KT-100 and KT-200 Controllers
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5- Powering Up the IP Link
1. Power up the IP Link.
2. Make sure the IP Link is in Factory Default (DHCP) mode before starting the configuration. See
Table 1 on page 4 for the heartbeat patterns per state.
3. Connect the network cable.
6- Defining the EntraPass Site
Before you start These items must be completed and verified:
• The detachable Network Configuration Information Sheet is fully completed.
• You are running EntraPass version 4.03 or higher.
Note: If you are running EntraPass Corporate Edition or EntraPass Global Edition; the following system
components should have been installed and configured:
- an EntraPass Workstation,
- an EntraPass Corporate Gateway.
The IP Link communicates locally with EntraPass through a10/100 Base-T Ethernet connection.
1. From the Devices menu, go to Site, or click on Devices > Site.
2. Click on New, located in the top left corner of the Site/Loop screen, to create a new site.
3. Enter the site name for both languages.
4. Under the General tab, select Secure IP (IP Link) from the Connection type menu.
5. Enter the Number of controllers.
Note: The maximum number of controllers per IP Link is 32.
6. Complete the other settings as required.
7. Click on the IP Device IP Configuration tab.
8. Look on the IP Link for the MAC address sticker next to the terminal strip and complete the MAC
address of the IP Link.
Note: The 1st 6 digits are already displayed and can’t be modified: 00:50:F9:00:00:00.
9. Make sure the Online option is checked.
10.Enter the required information as specified in the Network Configuration Information Sheet.
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• For a Reserved DHCP IP address, click Obtain an IP address automatically.
Example when obtaining an IP address automatically
11. Enter the IP address or the Domain name of the EntraPass Special Edition / Corporate Gateway.
12.Select a Protocol (UDP or TCP) from the dropdown list.
13.Enter a port number.
•ForTCP: No port required.
•ForUDP: Enter the Port number used by the IP Link (port 18810 by default). If more than one IP
Link resides at the same IP address (WAN/Internet applications) then it will require the use of a
unique port number per IP Link. See Procedure 8 on page 17.
14.Click on the IP Device Automated Connection tab.
15.Make sure the Broadcast configuration option is checked for LAN configuration.
Note: Leave the option Enable KT-Finder diagnostic for IP device checked, to be able to view
and troubleshoot the IP Device configuration with the KT-Finder.
Note: To configure the system using a public IP address (LAN/WAN), please refer to Configuring the
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16.Click on the IP Device Parameters tab.
17.Verify the Encryption key. A random key is generated automatically.
18.Select the Controller’s loop baud rate.
Note: The maximum baud rate for the KT-200 controller is 19200.
19.The settings in the Delays section refer to the communication with the Gateway. In order to display
the connection status of the IP Link with EntraPass and to avoid large amount of traffic, the IP Link
sends a heartbeat to EntraPass at a pre-configured interval (60 seconds for example). If EntraPass
is not answering after this amount of time, the IP Link will retry several times and then stop the polling
if no answer is received.
•Heartbeat frequency (mm:ss): The time range value is from 0:15 to 10:00. This is the heartbeat
frequency from the IP Link to the Gateway.
•Fail to report after (mm:ss): The time range value is from 3:00 to 59:59. This is the time that the
Gateway will wait before declaring IP Link communication failed.
• Fail-soft delay on gateway communication failure (mm:ss): The maximum time range value will
follow the selection from the Heartbeat Frequency. This is the time that the IP Link will take to
verify if there is a communication failure with the Gateway before it operates in stand-alone
mode.
• Retry count: The range value is 1 to 15. This is the number of times that the IP Link will retry to
confirm communication failure with the Gateway.
• Maximum wait on send command (s:cc): The time range value is from 1:00 to 9:99. This is the
maximum time allowed for the IP Link to acknowledge a command sent from the EntraPass
workstation.
20.Click on the floppy icon to save. Click on Close.