AC-215 Single and Double Door Access Control Unit Hardware Installation Guide April 2004
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AC-215 Single and Double Door Access Control Unit Hardware Installation Guide Table of Contents Introduction to the AC-215 ACU ...................................................................................... 1 Main Features..................................................................................................................................................2 Software .............................................................................................................................
AC-215 Single and Double Door Access Control Unit Hardware Installation Guide About this manual This manual is intended for anybody installing and or commissioning the AC-215 access control system. ! We recommend that this manual be read in full before the Veritrax AS-215 software and AC-215 Access Control System installed.
AC-215 Single and Double Door Access Control Unit Hardware Installation Guide Introduction to AC-215 ACU The AC-215, access control system, and the Veritrax AS-215 PC software are combination that gives full control over the entrances of your premises. Veritrax AS-215 software supports control for both single and double door entrances where up to 255 AC-215 Access Control Units (ACU) can be monitored. AC-215 employs the latest technology to meet the requirements of the market.
AC-215 Single and Double Door Access Control Unit Hardware Installation Guide Main Features AC-215 ! Two IN/OUT readers ! Four Inputs ! Four Outputs ! Optional secure mode that requires card and PIN entry ! Antipassback real and time with forgive feature ! Up to 4 different site codes ! Automatic operation by time zone for every output ! Optional first person delay before automatic door unlocking ! Optional expanded lock operation time ! Activated auxiliary output by reader transactions
AC-215 Single and Double Door Access Control Unit Hardware Installation Guide AC-215 Single and Double Door Access The access to an entrance is first set as either single or double door in the Veritrax AS-215 software, this definition is then downloaded to the panel.
AC-215 Single and Double Door Access Control Unit Hardware Installation Guide Software Veritrax AS-215 software is user friendly and intuitive. Its graphic interface is used to define settings, which are downloaded to the ACU and event logs which are uploaded to the PC to generate reports. A single server, which communicates to and from the ACU, can serve unlimited network clients. The system’s database is saved in the server. The database can be set to backup and can input/export previous configurations.
AC-215 Single and Double Door Access Control Unit Hardware Installation Guide Technical Specifications This chapter discusses the technical specification required for the system. Electrical Specifications Main Unit Operating Voltage: 12V DC 0.5A From PS-14 Maximum Input Current: (Not including attached devices) Standby: 125mA Maximum: 325mA Outputs Relay Outputs: 5A Relay N.O. and N.C. options Inputs General Inputs: High impedance active low inputs.
AC-215 Single and Double Door Access Control Unit Hardware Installation Guide Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature: -25°F to 145°F (-31°C to 63°C) Operating Humidity: 0 to 95% (Non-condensing) Mechanical Specifications Enclosure's Dimensions: 10.4” (264mm) L x 13.2” (334mm) W x 3.4” (84.5mm) D Weight: 8.31 lbs (3.
AC-215 Single and Double Door Access Control Unit Hardware Installation Guide Inputs and Outputs This chapter discusses the AC-215 ACU input and output requirements. Inputs Release to Exit Button (REX) REX enables quick exit from a premises. The following should be defined: Single door controller: Door 1 - IN1 Double door controller: Door 1 - IN 1 Door 2 - IN 2 Usually the REX input is connected to a push button that is located inside the premises.
AC-215 Single and Double Door Access Control Unit Hardware Installation Guide Tamper The Tamper input connects to a tamper micro switch assembled within the ACU panel. The following should be defined: Single door controller: Door 1 – IN2 Tamper input is activated when the panel is opened through vandalism. The system has two additional tamper inputs on the reader terminals. General The General input connects to any general-purpose dry contact input.
AC-215 Single and Double Door Access Control Unit Hardware Installation Guide Door Alarm This output is activated when either an alarm occurs in the system, or automatically by a time zone.
AC-215 Single and Double Door Access Control Unit Hardware Installation Guide Card Readers Two card readers can be connected to the ACU. The following should be defined: Single door controller: Door 1 – Reader 1 IN/OUT/auxiliary Reader 2 IN/OUT/auxiliary Double door controller: Door 1 – Reader 1 IN/OUT Door 2 – Reader 2 IN/OUT The readers can be assigned to a single or double door controller’s door as an IN or OUT reader and can activate the auxiliary output in a single door configuration.
AC-215 Single and Double Door Access Control Unit Hardware Installation Guide Dipswitch Settings Configuration The ACU Dipswitch controls a number of operating parameters including the device address and baud rates for serial communication. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ! Power down the ACU before making changes in the dipswitch settings. Restart the ACU after modifications are made. The new settings are automatically defined after power up.
AC-215 Single and Double Door Access Control Unit Hardware Installation Guide The following lists switch 1 and 2 status and baud rate: Switch 1 Switch 2 Baud Rate Off Off On On Off On Off On 9600 19200 38400 57600 ! The ACU baud rate must be identical to the host PC’s serial port baud rate ACU Type The ACU type is defined using the third dipswitch. Both the single and double can be set.
AC-215 Single and Double Door Access Control Unit Hardware Installation Guide Double Door Controller This access type has two readers, IN and OUT, as follows: Outputs: Door 1 lock strike Door 1 alarm output Door 2 lock strike Door 2 alarm output Inputs: Release to exit door1 Door 1 monitor input Release to exit door 2 Door 2 monitor input ACU Addressing The dipswitch is used to select the binary coded ACU address. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ! The ACU address is defined in the Veritrax AS-215 software.
AC-215 Single and Double Door Access Control Unit Hardware Installation Guide The following table gives all the 32 dipswitch settings available.
AC-215 Single and Double Door Access Control Unit Hardware Installation Guide Communications Communication lines are used to upload and download information between the ACU and the Veritrax AS-215 software. Communication between the ACU and PC is displayed by the system’s two LEDs. ! The RX LED flashes when the controller receives data ! The TX LED flashes when the controller transmits data ! The ACU address is defined in the Veritrax s AS-215 software.
AC-215 Single and Double Door Access Control Unit Hardware Installation Guide RS485 Connection to the PC Up to 32 ACU's can be linked together and connected to a single communication port on the PC. The RS485 interface must be used when multiple controllers are connected. The serial port used to control the ACU is assigned in the Veritrax AS-215 software Network Properties dialog box. ACU supports the two-wire RS485 interface.
AC-215 Single and Double Door Access Control Unit Hardware Installation Guide Modem The PC modem connection, used to control the ACU, is assigned in the Veritrax AS-215 software’s Network Properties dialog box. The modem is used when the distance between the ACU and the PC is greater than the recommended serial connection distance or in an application where an alternative RS232/RS485 network is unavailable. The following diagram illustrates remote site modem configuration with AC215.
AC-215 Single and Double Door Access Control Unit Hardware Installation Guide Communication through the Local Area Network (LAN) The TCP/IP connection, used to control the ACU, is assigned in the Veritrax AS-215 software’s Network Properties dialog box. The PC running the Veritrax AS-215 software can communicate with the ACU through the LAN card inside the PC. The ACU connects to the LAN using Rosslare MD-N32 TCP/IP to RS232 gateway converter.
AC-215 Single and Double Door Access Control Unit Hardware Installation Guide Wiring Inputs The following diagrams illustrate wiring for four AC215 inputs. For further details refer to the Inputs and Outputs chapter page 7..
AC-215 Single and Double Door Access Control Unit Hardware Installation Guide Outputs The following diagrams illustrate wiring for two main types of 12VDC electric release mechanisms. Other electrical devices can be switched using the voltage free relay contacts. . Door Lock – Fail Closed IN 1A 0UT 1A (+) 12-24AC/DC (-) 12-24 AC/DC Alarm READER 1 IN 1 OUT 1 Lock Diode IN4004 (+) 12VDC (-) Door Lock – Fail Open READER 1 IN 1 (-) 12VDC (+) 12VDC 1.
AC-215 Single and Double Door Access Control Unit Hardware Installation Guide Power Supply The following diagram illustrates wiring between the PS-14 power supply and the AC215. It is recommended to add a 12VDC lead acid backup battery to backup power if the main fails. If the main output is 12VDC wire it to the (PS-14), otherwise support your power supply according to output requirements. For further information refer to the Output requirements page 7..
AC-215 Single and Double Door Access Control Unit Hardware Installation Guide Key +V Red (-) Black D0 Green D1 White G.
AC-215 Single and Double Door Access Control Unit Hardware Installation Guide Accessories Proximity Readers AY-X09 Series PIN Readers " AY-C09 / AY-D09 ! For indoor use ! Slim stylish design (Mullion) ! Includes LED indicator ! Audible buzzer indicator ! Built in tamper (w/ Rosslare controllers) ! Includes bell button (w/ Rosslare controllers) AY-X11 Series Prox Readers w/ Bell " AY-C11 / AY-D11 ! Reading distance: 8 to 10cm ! RF modulation: ASK at 125 kHz ! For indoor use ! Slim sty
AC-215 Single and Double Door Access Control Unit Hardware Installation Guide AY-X12 Series Prox Readers " AY-C11 / AY-D11 ! Reading distance: 8 to 10cm ! RF modulation: ASK at 125 kHz ! For indoor use ! Slim stylish design (USA gang box) ! Bi-color light indicator ! Audible buzzer indicator (w/ Rosslare controllers) ! Built in tamper (w/ Rosslare controllers) AY-X12 Series Prox Readers " AY-H12 / AY-J12 / AY-K12 / AY-L12 / AY-M12 ! Reading distance: 7 to 12cm ! RF modulation: ASK at
AC-215 Single and Double Door Access Control Unit Hardware Installation Guide AY-X19 Series Pin & Prox Readers " AY-C19 / AY-D19 ! Reading distance: 8 to 10cm ! RF modulation: ASK at 125 kHz ! For indoor use ! Slim stylish design (USA gang box) ! Bi-color light indicator ! Audible buzzer indicator ! Built in tamper (w/ Rosslare controllers) ! Includes bell button (w/ Rosslare controllers) AY-L23 RF Reader " AY-L23 ! Read range: 70 meters (200 feet) ! For outdoor use (waterproof) !
AC-215 Single and Double Door Access Control Unit Hardware Installation Guide Appendix A Connecting between MD-N32 (TCP/IP to serial gateway) and AC-215 This manual is written as step by step instruction. It is very important to Follow the right order. Hardware Requirements ! ! ! ! Standard LAN cable - RJ45 plugs in both sides. Rosslare's MD-14 (RS323 to RS485 converter). Rosslare's MD-N32 (TCP/IP to serial gateway). Rosslare's AC-215 panel. Topics 1.
AC-215 Single and Double Door Access Control Unit Hardware Installation Guide MD-N32 Configuring in Veritrax AS-215 1. Add a new network in Veritrax AS-215 software. (For more details see Veritrax user Manuals) The network type should be selected as TCP/IP. 2. Click the configuration tab and wait until "searching" complete.
AC-215 Single and Double Door Access Control Unit Hardware Installation Guide 3. Click OK . 4. Select the suitable MAC address from the MD-N32 list (The MD-N32's MAC address should be labeled on the MD-N32's box). At the "Configuration" area, type the IP Address and Subnet which the network administrator supplied you. At the "Port" field type 1000. At the "Speed" area select the speed of your serial connection (9600 / 19200 / 38400 / 57600).
AC-215 Single and Double Door Access Control Unit Hardware Installation Guide 5. Click OK to start verification process and wait for following massage: . 6. Click OK twice and verify that the configuration was accepted by the Veritrax AS-215 software .
AC-215 Single and Double Door Access Control Unit Hardware Installation Guide The MD-N32 and Veritrax AS-215 software are now configured ready for testing. (From this stage, you can continue working per the Veritrax AS-215 adding new panel procedure).
AC-215 Single and Double Door Access Control Unit Hardware Installation Guide Appendix B Connecting between MD-N33 (Modem to serial gateway) and AC-215 This manual is written as step by step instruction. It is very important to follow the right order. Hardware Requirements ! ! ! ! ! 2 Standard Telephone cables – RJ11 plugs in both sides. Standard Serial cable D-type 9 pin (Female connectors at both sides) Rosslare's MD-14 (RS232 to RS485 converter). 2 Rosslare's MD-N33 (Modem to serial gateway).
AC-215 Single and Double Door Access Control Unit Hardware Installation Guide MD-N33 configuration in Veritrax AS-215 1. Add a new network in Veritrax AS-215 software. (For more details see Veritrax user Manuals) The network type should be selected as Modem.
AC-215 Single and Double Door Access Control Unit Hardware Installation Guide PC modem – configuration and initialization 1. Click the configuration tab to get the Modem configuration screen. 2. Dialing section: Type in the "Remote modem phone number" tab the destination telephone number to call. 3. Click to change the "number of dial attempts" (if needed). 4. For most applications, the default dialing string of AS-215 is enough. The dialing string is displayed in the window.
AC-215 Single and Double Door Access Control Unit Hardware Installation Guide 7. Settings section: For most applications, the default initialization string of AS-215 is enough. The initialization string is displayed in the window. Adding or editing initialization string is allowed by uncheck "Use default" and type the AT command in the "Initialization string" window. 8. Connect the PC modem to the PC via the selected com port and click "Apply" to initialize the PC modem. 9.
AC-215 Single and Double Door Access Control Unit Hardware Installation Guide Remote modem – configuration and initialization 1. Click the Remote modem tab to configure the remote modem. 2. Settings section: For most applications, the default initialization string of AS-215 is enough. The initialization string is displayed in the window. Adding or editing initialization string is allowed by uncheck "Use default" and type the AT command in the "Initialization string" window. 3.
AC-215 Single and Double Door Access Control Unit Hardware Installation Guide The MD-N33 and Veritrax AS-215 software are now configured ready for testing. (From this stage, you can continue working per the Veritrax AS-215 adding new panel procedure).
AC-215 Single and Double Door Access Control Unit Hardware Installation Guide Remote modem status 1. When panel is setting in a modem network, you can see the status of the modem by clicking the phone icon in the tools bar. 2. There is a manually option to dial or disconnect the modem. 3. In order to prevent access to Veritrax AS-125 data from non authorities users, the AC-215 contain a password that can be changed only when the modem is connect and there is a link with AC-215.
AC-215 Single and Double Door Access Control Unit Hardware Installation Guide Restoring factory default configuration If you forgot the existing password, there is an option to return AC-125 to factory default (with password: VeriTrax). Caution: Returning to factory default will change also all the doors and readers configuration to Factory default and clears all the users' properties. Return to default: 1. Turn off the supply power. 2. It is recommended to disconnect the doors and readers wiring. 3.
AC-215 Single and Double Door Access Control Unit Hardware Installation Guide Power Supply Specifications ACU uses the PS-14 power supply. Transformer 230V AC Input voltage: Output voltage: 16V AC Output current: Maximum: 2.5A (40VA) PS-14 Power Supply Input voltage/current: 16V AC/2.5A From transformer Output voltage1: Backup battery charger Output voltage #2: 13.8V (12VDC/300mA) 12VDC/0.5A ACU Output voltage #3: 12VDC/1.
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