Installing / Upgrading CA4K Software
1. Verify your computer has FULL LOCAL ADMINISTRA-
TOR RIGHTS. The computer should be running Windows
10 Pro, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016,
Windows Server 2019 (Windows 11 Pro and Windows
Server 2022 are currently under test; contact Continental
Technical Support regarding these new operating systems).
2. To install the software, launch the CA4K setup.exe.
3. After the installation starts, click "Install CardAccess 4K".
A few components will install prior to the "Setup Type"
screen displaying. On the "Setup Type" screen, select the
type of installation you are performing. If you are installing
a CA4K host, select "Complete Install". If you are in-
stalling a CA4K workstation, select "Workstation". All
CA4K systems must have one CA4K host. Workstations
are optional. On a new system, you should install the
CA4K server/host first.
4. Note: If you are performing an upgrade from a previous
version of CardAccess 3000 or CA4K, refer to the appropri-
ate upgrade documents in the Continental document library.
5. When the installation or upgrade is complete, you will be
prompted to restart your computer. Click "Yes, I want to
restart my computer".
6. Launch the CA4K software by clicking the CARDAC-
CESS4K launcher icon. The CA4K default Username is
"admin", and the Password is "admin@4k".
Very Important: After installing or upgrading the CA4K
software, you must manually download new firmware to
your Accelaterm® controller. Unlike other Continental con-
trollers, the firmware download for an Accelaterm® is not
automatic.
Programming the CA4K Software
1. After a new CA4K installation is performed, you are re-
quired to program a few items to get a basic system func-
tioning. The following steps will assist you with program-
ming the required items:
●Click "Configuration/Com Servers and Ports". Click Add
Channel to add a new comport. If you are using network commu-
nications, select Network-Ethernet connection as the Type.
Click Save.
●Click "Configuration/Panels". Click New and configure a panel.
Select the correct Panel type, Com Port and Panel Address. The
Com Port setting is the comport configured in the previous step.
Click Save.
●Click "Configuration/Readers". Click "New". Select the correct
panel, which this reader is attached to. Click Save.
● Click "Administration/Schedules". Click "New". Enter a
"Schedule Name" (ex. 24 x 7). Click New Block. Click in the
"Day From" box. A "24 x 7" schedule fills in automatically (Day
From = MON, Day To = HOL, Time From = 12:00 AM and
Time To = 12:00 AM). Click Save.
● Click "Access/Access Groups". Click "New". Enter an "Access
Group Name" (ex. "All Access"). Click "+" next to Panels/
Readers at the bottom of the screen. Configure a Time Schedule
for each reader. Select the "24 x 7" schedule previously created.
●Click the "Personnel" icon. Click "New". Type your "Badge
Number", "First Name" and "Last Name". Click the "Access
Groups" tab. Click the drop down box "Access Group 1". Se-
lect the "All Access" access group previously created. Click Save.
2. After the basic programming is complete, verify the CA4K
host is communicating with the panel. Go to
"Configuration/Panels", and perform a "Firmware
Download" to the panel. After the firmware and data
download is complete, verify the badge you entered into
Personnel, is working correctly. A "Badge Valid" alert
should display when the badge is presented to the reader.
Quick Setup Guide
Accelaterm® (CICP2800) /
CA4K Software
WI2602LF 5/23
Things to Remember / Important Tips:
1. The password for the CardAccess utility
(database utility) is "pr1532".
2. The CA4K default Username is "admin", and the
Password is "admin@4k".
3. Verify your computer meets the recommended
computer specs and you are using a supported
operating system. Refer to the Continental docu-
ment library for the required computer specifica-
tions.
4. While wiring up the Accelaterm®, take extreme
caution not to drop any wire into the power sup-
ply. It is recommended to temporarily cover the
power supply located below the relay board.
5. Verify you have the CA4K Installation files.
6. Verify you have the correct software license for
your version of software. Software licenses are
unique for each version.
7. By default, the Accelaterm® controller is shipped
with an Ethernet Module. You must configure
the network settings in the Ethernet Module.
Contact the System Administrator for the Net-
work configuration settings. Verify you have the
network programming utility for the type of Net-
work Module that is installed. The two program-
ming utilities are either the DeviceInstaller utili-
ty from Lantronix, or the UniverseFinder utility
from Continental. These utilities can be found in
the CA4K Installation files in the Drivers or
Tools folder.
For Your Convenience
Please contact Continental Access Technical Support (phone 631-842-
9400) if you still have questions after reading this Quick Setup Guide.
Please visit the Continental Access website for all documentation including
Service and Installation manuals, FAQ's and video tutorials. Go to
www.cicaccess.com, click Resources, and then click Support/Technical
Library.
© NAPCO 2023
Overview
The standard version Accelaterm® provides access control
functions for eight doors and eight card readers. The plug-in
eight reader expansion board adds capability for eight more
readers and the associated supervised door sensor and bypass
inputs. Upon adding an eight-reader expansion board, the de-
fault relay number mappings will be different. Refer to the
CICP2800 Service and Installation manual (WI1989) for de-
tailed information.
