Bioscrypt Inc. Veri-Series Installation Guide Document #430-90003-08 © Copyright 2003, Bioscrypt Inc. All rights reserved.
Page ii Introduction Bioscrypt is proud to present the Veri-Series line of fingerprint authentication readers including the V-Prox™, V-Flex™, V-Pass™, V-Smart™, and V-Station™. The V-Prox™, includes integrated proximity reader and fingerprint verification. The VFlex™ allows for upgrading existing installations and using other card technologies. The V-Pass™ doesn’t require any cards or PINs, and searches through up to 200 fingerprints.
Page iii Disclaimer The instructions in this document have been carefully checked for accuracy and are presumed to be reliable. Bioscrypt, Inc. and its writers assume no responsibility for inaccuracies and reserve the right to modify and revise this document without notice. It is always our goal at Bioscrypt, Inc. to supply accurate and reliable documentation. If you discover a discrepancy in this document, please e-mail your comments to support@Bioscrypt.
Page iv Bioscrypt One Year Limited Warranty Policy Bioscrypt warrants to the original consumer purchaser (“Customer”) that new Bioscrypt products will be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date the product was shipped from Bioscrypt. For replacement products the warranty on the replacement unit is the remainder of the warranty on the original product or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer.
Page v • • Damage caused by lack of ESD protection Merchandise that is determined to be stolen The newest Bioscrypt Veri-Series products are designed to be weather resistant but no sensor technology exists today that can work in all weather environments. If a Bioscrypt Veri-Series product is not used in a completely indoor environment, then a protective cover is required to shield the sensor from moisture, dust, and other contaminants that will degrade sensor operation and void the product warranty.
Page vi Notices The Veri-Series line of products have been tested for compliance with all applicable international standards. The resulting approvals are listed below, and are additionally printed on the labeling located on the rear panel of the product. The power supply offered by Bioscrypt is CE and CSA approved and UL listed.
Page vii • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help CE Information to Users All Veri-Series devices have the CE mark, for compliance with CISPR22 /EN 55022 requirements.
Page viii Failure to do so will render the CE mark and consequent right to operate the equipment null and void. For each device compliant with the R&TTE Directive, Declarations of Conformity for directives 73/23/EEC, 89/36/EEC and 1999/5/EC can be found on the Bioscrypt web site at: http://www.bioscrypt.com Warning to Users Warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Bioscrypt Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Page ix V-Station, A, H Information for Users The V-Station, A, H includes a contact-less smart card reader (HID iCLASS™ OEM 100/RS232). This is a radio-transceiver with the following characteristics: Operating Frequency Range: RF Power Rating: RF Output Impedance: 13.553-13.567 MHz 0.0 Watts 50 Ohms V-Station, A, P Information for Users The V-Station, A, P includes a HID contact-less proximity reader.
Page x Version Notes Version 7.20: This is the version described in this manual. Versions equal to or greater than 7.0 support the V-Station. With this release, the V-Station Prox, VStation MIFARE, V-Station iCLASS, and V-Station Searching models are supported. Version 7.10: This version began support for Ethernet communication on all VStation models. Version 7.00: This is the first version released with the V-Station. Versions 7.x are intended only for use on V-Stations Versions 5.20 – 6.
Page xi Table of Contents Introduction............................................................................................................................................ii Disclaimer ...............................................................................................................................................iii Bioscrypt One Year Limited Warranty Policy ..............................................................................iv Notices........................................
Page xii Ethernet Network Topology........................................................................................................24 RS-485 Cable Termination ...........................................................................................................24 Extending the RS-485 Specification..........................................................................................26 Connecting to the Computer .................................................................................
Page 1 About the Veri-Series Products Bioscrypt’s V-Prox (figure 1) two-in-one solution combines a selfcontained fingerprint verification package about the size of a business card (the MV1200), with an embedded proximity card reader. The two technologies are housed together in a modern case that conforms to mullion mount standards. The V-Flex (figure 1) provides all of the same capabilities of the V-Prox.
Page 2 A, G and V-Station A, H). A searching version (V-Station A, S) is also available. In addition, this is the first product to offer built-in Ethernet support, and is by far the most flexible of the available devices. All of the Veri-Series readers are stand-alone or network readers that perform enrollment and verification and provide standard communication options that enable it to be easily incorporated into access control systems.
Page 3 enroll process on other units or use software (if the units are connected via a RS485 or Ethernet network) to transfer the templates. The User ID will also have to be added to the access control system. Deleting a user from the V-Prox is just as easy – just use the Delete card instead of the Enroll card and follow the same procedure. All Veri-Series products also include an auxiliary port in the bottom of the unit. This auxiliary port supports RS-232 communications with a host computer.
Page 4 About this Manual This manual provides a simple step by step procedure for defining the RS-485 or Ethernet network which will be used to communicate to a number of Veri-Series readers as well as making connections to those readers. The Veri-Series Operation Manual (under different cover) will provide the user or installer with information required to configure the readers for communications on an RS-485 or Ethernet network and for making other configuration changes such as for Wiegand format.
Page 5 Steps in a comprehensive installation Every installation is unique. In some cases, the issues are well understood and can be handled in a standard fashion. In other cases, there are issues that are specific to the installation, and may not be immediately recognizable. This document attempts to address many of the issues that you will be faced with during installation.
Page 6 Planning the Installation Planning the installation is probably the single most important aspect to a successful installation. Good planning will be comprehensive, accurate, and adaptable. Planning for an Access Control installation must consider: the access controller, the door locks, and the readers. Readers provide a means for the users to request access to a controlled area.
Page 7 Component Selection Component selection will be based on customer demands and requirements. We are glad that you are considering or have selected Bioscrypt products as part of your system integration. We hope that you find the readers to be easy to use while offering an unparalleled level of security. The readers do not have built-in relays that would allow them to control a door lock, and therefore, they must be part of a larger system such as a door control system.
Page 8 Mounting The readers can be mounted to any flat surface. The following describes the V-Prox/V-Flex/V-Pass mounting, but the same concept applies to mounting the V-Smart and V-Station (except for mullion mounting). The mounting plate is 2 inches wide, which is suitable for mounting in a door mullion. The mounting plate hole pattern is also compatible with single gang box mounting. The pig-tail protruding from the rear of the unit is for connecting the reader to the rest of the system.
Page 9 Mounting Templates o For mounting into wall anchors, wood or sheet metal use #4 flat head screws (<0.125 inch thread width, <0.250 inch head width). o For mounting onto gang box, use #6-32 machine screws with flat head. Figure 6: V-Prox/V-Flex/V-Pass Mullion Mounting Template Document #430-90003-08 © Copyright 2003, Bioscrypt Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 10 Figure 7: V-Smart Mounting Plate Template Document #430-90003-08 © Copyright 2003, Bioscrypt Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 11 Figure 8: V-Station Mounting Plate Template Document #430-90003-08 © Copyright 2003, Bioscrypt Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 12 Power Distribution & Device Hookup The Veri-Series product as well as other components in the system will rely on power provided to the system for operation. In a small installation, power may be provided by means of an AC adapter placed near the V-Prox reader itself. In larger installations, power will be distributed from either a central source or various sources.
Page 13 Selecting the Right Power Supply Most power supplies in the market today provide good input/output isolation, however those which do not provide isolation (or have hit leakage capacitance), coupled with accidental AC power lines interchange, present serious ground fault problems for installers. With ground fault, the signal reference between subsystems may be 115 VAC apart. If these subsystems are interconnected, the large potential difference will cause equipment damage or personal injury.
Page 14 Device Hook-up (V-Prox/V-Flex/V-Pass/V-Smart) The readers are connected to other components of an integrated system through the pig-tail wire bundle that protrudes from the rear of the unit. This wire bundle is made up of the connections described in Table 2.
Page 15 Table 2: Veri-Series Pigtail Connections WARNING The RJ-11 connector is intended for RS-232 communication only! Any attempt to connect it to a phone line will damage the unit. Document #430-90003-08 © Copyright 2003, Bioscrypt Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 16 Device Hook-up (V-Station) The V-Station readers do not have a pig-tail wire bundle as do the other Veri-Series products. Connections are made using RJ-45/RJ-11 or Weidmuller connections. Tables 3 and 4, shown below, describe V-Station’s connections while Figure 9 shows the layout on the back of the V-Station.
Page 17 GROUP RS-485 RS-232 Power/E-Ground Wiegand TTL (IN) TTL (OUT) LABEL TX(+) TX(-) RX(+) RX(-) GND GND TX RX +(POS) -(NEG) EGND IN 0 IN 1 OUT 0 OUT 1 LED IN LED OUT GND IN 0 IN 1 OUT 0 H OUT 1 L GND SIGNAL Transmit + Transmit Receive + Receive RS-485 Ground RS-232 Ground Transmit Receive 12 - 24 VDC + 12 - 24 VDC Earth Ground Data 0 In Data 1 In Data 0 Out Data 1 In LED In LED Out Wiegand Ground TTL Data 0 In TTL Data 1 In TTL Data 0 Out TTL Data 1 Out TTL Ground Table 4: V-Station Weidmuller C
Page 18 Figure 9: Rear Diagram of V-Station Document #430-90003-08 © Copyright 2003, Bioscrypt Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 19 Wiegand Connections Wiegand output lines should be connected to the Wiegand compatible controller. When connecting Wiegand output to a controller, you must make that connection using Data0, Data1, and a common Ground reference. Wiegand input lines can be used for an alternate Wiegand input device (this connection is required for the V-Flex device). ESD Shield Earth Ground Requirement The Finger mask (conductive plastic surrounding the fingerprint sensor) is sometimes referred to as an ESD Shield.
Page 20 Cabling and Interconnection Cabling may seem to be a trivial aspect to the installation, requiring nothing more than planning the cabling route and pulling the cable through the building. This is true for Wiegand and power wiring considerations, however, if your installation requires the use of RS-485 or Ethernet communications, then the choice of cable, the cable run length, the network topology, and termination of the network may be very important aspects that must not be overlooked.
Page 21 When is an RS-485 network required? RS-485 is a networking specification similar to Ethernet, which is used for computer networks. RS-485 is different from Ethernet and is not compatible with modern computer networks. This means that you cannot connect most Veri-Series units directly up to Ethernet networks. The V-Station does however support Ethernet. RS-485 has two distinct advantages over the more common RS-232.
Page 22 Spec Capacitance (conductor conductor) Characteristic Impedance Nominal DC resistance Wire gauge Conductors/Shielding Recommendation to <20 pF/ft. 100 – 120 ohms <100 ohms/1000 ft. 24 AWG stranded >2 pair (shielded optional) Table 7: Recommended Cable Characteristics It is often hard to quantify if shielded cable is required in an application or not. Since the added cost of shielded cable is usually minimal it is worth installing the first time.
Page 23 faster Ethernet varieties (such as gigabit) if PCs or other peripherals are to be placed on the same network. With most Ethernet networks, straight-thru cables should be used. However, in the event of a single reader-to-PC network, a cross-over cable must be used. There are other special considerations for such a network. Please see the next section on connecting to the computer. RS-485 Network Topology Communication cables for RS-485 should be laid out in a daisy chain. See figure 11.
Page 24 Ethernet Network Topology Communication cables for Ethernet logically form a straight line bus, however, the more devices placed on that bus, the less efficient the network due to increased collisions and the weaker the signal will get due to increased distance. Repeaters can be used to boost signal strength, however a better solution would be placing switches at intermediate positions along the bus.
Page 25 R - (B) +12 VDC R R Gnd + (A) - R + Figure 12: Termination Options - Failsafe (a) and Passive (b) Bioscrypt recommends that the RS-485 transmission line be terminated at both ends. The recommended termination at the PC end of the line is called Failsafe termination. This terminator (shown in figure 12a) ensures that there is a proper bias voltage across the receiver inputs.
Page 26 Extending the RS-485 Specification Some systems require longer distances or higher numbers of nodes than supported by RS-485. Repeaters are commonly used to overcome these barriers. An RS-485 repeater can be placed in a system to divide the load into multiple segments. Each “refreshed” signal is capable of driving another 4000 feet (1200 meters) of cable and an additional 31 RS-485 unit loads. Using an Ethernet network with switches can also solve this problem.
Page 27 Figure 15: Reader Wiring Schematic Document #430-90003-08 © Copyright 2003, Bioscrypt Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 28 Connecting to the Computer The Veri-Series units can be connected to the computer either through an RS-232 communications link, an RS-485 link, or via Ethernet. RS-485 and RS-232 are hardware specifications and software protocol is not specified. It is up to the system designer to define a protocol suitable for the system. Bioscrypt has done this with the Veri-Series reader system. Detailed information on the software protocol can be obtained by contacting Bioscrypt.
Page 29 each and x is different. Additionally, the PC’s ARP table may need to be set at the command prompt to resolve the Ethernet MAC address to IP address translation. This last step is not needed on a normal Ethernet network which consists of more than just a single PC-to-V-Station connection. Please see the VeriSeries Operations Manual for more information on this topic. * Ethernet is fully supported in V-Station firmware versions 7.
Page 30 System Turn-up Procedures System turn-up must follow a step-by-step procedure. Never wire up a system and apply power to it all at once. This can turn a potential success into an immediate disaster. The following steps should be observed: 1. Do not apply power to any units. 2. Check all wiring and device configuration. 3. Disconnect all units from RS-485 communication line. 4. Check for the correct supply voltage before connecting it to any device. 5.
Page 31 Ground Potential Difference Check Before a device is connected to an RS-485 subsystem, it must be checked for ground fault. An uncorrected ground fault can damage all devices connected to the RS-485 communication line. To check if there is ground fault for a new unit, follow the steps below: 1. Apply power to all devices already successfully connected to RS-485 line. 2. Power up a new unit, but DO NOT connect it to RS-485 line. 3.
Page 32 General Installation Guidelines Installation Issues: o Use Category 5 cabling for a RS-485 network o Use Category 5 shielded cabling for a 10Base-T or 100Base-T Ethernet network and Category 5E cable for Gigabit (1000Base-T) Ethernet and beyond o Choose one twisted pair of conductors to use for RS-485 differential connection, other conductors should be used for Signal Ground (Black with Red stripe from Veri-Series) o For Ethernet, use a straight-through cable when connecting DTE (V-Station, PC, etc
Page 33 o V-Stations communicating over the Ethernet port can only accept one connection at a time o V-Stations must not be assigned an IP address which is already in use or a conflict will arise, causing communication errors on both devices o If using Ethernet, an appropriate subnet mask should be set in VeriAdmin to ensure proper broadcasting capability to all units on the network. For example, a class C network (supporting up to 254 readers) should have a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0.
Page 34 Appendix A – Installing the R&TTE Installation Kit Filters The following two sections describe the proper procedures for installing the R&TTE Installation Kit filters, which are required in certain European countries for full CE compliance. These kits are required only for the V-Prox and V-Smart products and are not required for any other Bioscrypt product. More information can be found regarding the CE R&TTE directive online at the European Union web site: http://www.europa.eu.
Page 35 R&TTE Wirin g Instru ction s for the VSmart , A and VSmart , A, H In order to comply with the conducted emissions requirements of the European In order to comply with the conducted emissions requirements of the European Community directive EN 55022 for DC power input/output ports, an additional line filter is needed for installations where power supply cables are greater than 3 meters in length. The required filter is manufactured by JMK Filters (Amhearst, New Hampshire, USA), Part No.
Page 36 Figure 17: V-Smart R&TTE Installation Kit Wiring Diagram Document #430-90003-08 © Copyright 2003, Bioscrypt Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 37 References (1) B & B Electronics offers an Application Note on RS-485 devices, system configuration, and termination. B & B Electronics 707 Dayton Road P.O. Box 1040 Ottawa, IL 61350 (815)433-5100 http://www.bb-elec.com/bb-elec/literature/485appnote.pdf (2) Robust Data Comm provides services and a vast amount of information at their WWW site. Robust Data Comm, Inc. St. Paul, MN 55112 (612)628-0533 http://www.robustdc.com/rdc_apno.
Page 38 (6) Alpha Wire Company offers a variety of cables suitable for RS-485 use and has a number of technical papers: http://www.alphawire.com/index_4.html (7) Cisco Systems, Inc., provides a comprehensive guide to Ethernet 802.x standards and implementation issues: http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/cisintwk/ito_doc/ethernet.htm (8) Charles Spurgeon provides an excellent online Ethernet resource: http://www.ethermanage.com/ethernet/ethernet.
Page 39 Bioscrypt Contact Information Technical Support Contact Information: Telephone: 866.304.7180 818.304.7180 (toll free) Email: support@bioscrypt.com Address Bioscrypt Inc Technical Support Dept 5805 Sepulveda Blvd. Suite 750 Van Nuys, CA 91411 Corporate & Canadian Office 5450 Explorer Drive, Suite 500 Mississauga, ON, Canada L4W 5M1 T 905.624.7700 F 905.624.7742 www.bioscrypt.com Document #430-90003-08 U.S. Office 5805 Sepulveda Blvd., Suite 750 Van Nuys, CA 91411 U.S.A. T 818.304.7150 F 818.
