Creating a channel to configure OSDP devices in the Synergis Appliance Portal - OSDP devices, such as secure I/O modules and readers, must have their RS-485 bit rate and address configured before they can be used. To configure your readers in the Synergis™ Appliance Portal, you must create an OSDP channel with Programming mode enabled. - Synergis Softwire 11.6.0

OSDP devices, such as secure I/O modules and readers, must have their RS-485 bit rate and address configured before they can be used. To configure your readers in the Synergis™ Appliance Portal, you must create an OSDP channel with Programming mode enabled.

1. Log on to the Synergis unit.
2. Click Configuration > Hardware.
3. At the top of the Hardware column, click Add ().
4. In the Add hardware dialog box, select OSDP as the Hardware type.
5. Select the Channel (A, B, C, or D) .
   NOTE: If your Synergis unit has an optional expansion module, then you have additional channels. For more information, see the SY-CLOUDLINK-312 Quick Start Guide.
6. From the Bits per second list, select the bit rate you want to configure for your device.
   NOTE: Select Other from the list to enter a custom bit rate.
7. Under Interface module type, click Add.
   
8. Click Save.
   The channel and interface are created.
9. From the hardware tree, select the OSDP channel you created and click Edit ().
10. If you’re adding a reader, select the Programming mode checkbox.
    If you have a configuration card, you can use it instead of Programming mode. See the documentation that came with your card.

    
11. Click Save.