How to Set Device ID for Ingressus Controller

How to Set Device ID for Ingressus Controller

Introduction 

How to configure Dip Switch 

 

Only use switches 1 to 6 to set the Device ID of the Ingressus. Each switch corresponds to a specific value, as shown in the table below. 

 

 

 

You can set the Device ID by turning the appropriate switches ON (pulling them down to the ON position). See the example below: 

To set device ID = 29, please turn on switch 1, 3, 4 and 5. 

Switch 1 represents value 1  

Switch 3 represents value 4  

Switch 4 represents value 8 

Switch 5 represents value 16  

Sum up the value = 1 + 4 + 8 + 16 = 29 

 

You can use a combination of up to six switches to achieve the desired Device ID. Refer to the table below for possible configurations. (Switches marked with an asterisk (*) indicate the OFF position.) 

 

 

 

 

  1. Maximum Units: 

  • You can connect up to 63 Ingressus units within the same network. However, for optimal performance, a maximum of 32 units is recommended. 


  1. Reset Button (Switch 7): 

  • Switch 7 functions as the reset button for the Ingressus. 

  • To reset the device to factory default settings, turn Switch 7 ON and OFF three times within 10 seconds. 

  • This operation erases all stored data and records in the Ingressus. 

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  1. Resistor (Switch 8): 

  • Switch 8 adds a 123-ohm resistor between the RS485+ and RS485- wires to maintain data signal strength. 

  • For installations with RS485 wires longer than 300 meters, turn ON Switch 8 for the first and last Ingressus units in the network. 

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