Keypad Operating & Installation Instructions
 ACT1000/2000 Operating Instructions Software Version 3.23-00 
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System Settings 
The System Settings menu allows the installer to access a number of different configuration 
menus controlling different aspects of the setup of the controller. Pressing the ✔
✔✔
✔ key toggles 
the setting of a displayed option.
Operation 
This menu allows the installer to select or de-select a number of options relating to the 
default operation of the controller. 
•  The  PIN Only option allows reader-less operation using PIN codes that are directly 
entered on the keyboard (or on an external keypad). Up to 2000 codes may be used. 
•  The Learn option allows the first 2000 users to use randomly coded cards. Almost any 
card with valid ISO track 2 data may be used (for example bankcards) as well as some 
types of wiegand card. 
•  The Ext. Keypad option allows an external ACT20 keypad to be used for PIN entry on an 
ACT1000 controller. By default, the ACT1000’s own keypad is used. 
•  The KPD Release option allows the ✔
✔✔
✔ key on an ACT1000 to function as an exit switch. 
•  The Exit PIN’s option is applicable for ACT1000 PIN-only systems. When set, it requires 
PIN codes to be entered before the user is allowed to exit. 
•  The Second Door option allows an auxiliary door to be controlled on an ACT1000 unit. 
•  The  User Limiting option will prevent access to tracked users when the user limit is 
reached. 
•  The  One-To-One option allows any card number to be assigned to any of the first 
1000/2000 users. 
•  The Multiple option allows users to have more than one card on the system.  
Display 
•  The  Backlight option forces the keypad to be permanently illuminated, overriding the 
default automatic operation, which is to operate only when a user menu has been entered. 
•  Keypad Beep option forces the keypad to make a short beep in response to any key being 
pressed. This option is selected by default. 
•  The Show Status option enables the displaying of continuous door status on the display. 
This option is enabled by default. 
•  The Show Events option enables the displaying of events on the display as they occur. 
This option is enabled by default. 
•  The Handshake option is used when a serial printer is connected. When selected, 
information will only be sent to the printer when a positive signal is applied to the RX pin 
on the printer port. This may be used to temporarily halt printing when the printer is 
disconnected or out of paper. 
•  The  Tech Bleep option specifies that the ACT2000’s onboard buzzer will sound 
intermittently if a technical fault (mains, tamper or door offline) condition exists. 
 PIN Length 
The length of PIN codes used in PIN Only and PIN & Card modes may be set between 4 and 
9 digits. If a PIN length greater than six is set, then the length of the operator and installer 
codes will increase to this length. (Leading zeros added to PIN).










