How to Install an IP-Enabled ISONAS Reader-Controller Copyright © 2006-2007, ISONAS Security Systems All rights reserved
Table of Contents 1: BEFORE YOU BEGIN ........................................................................................................................... 4 1.1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:...................................................................................................... 4 1.2: CLEARNET READER-CONTROLLER SPECIFICATIONS:................................................... 5 1.3: POWERNET READER-CONTROLLER SPECIFICATIONS:.................................................. 5 1.
Document Version Date of Revision 6/29/2007 Revision 2.
1: BEFORE YOU BEGIN To install an ISONAS Reader-controller unit, you must complete three key wiring tasks: 1.Supply power to the Reader-controller unit. This may be accomplished with a power feed on the Ethernet Data cable (Power over Ethernet [PoE]) 1.Wire the unit to the door for physical access control. 1.Connect the unit to the data network for communication with the server/workstation PC. This guide discusses each wiring process separately.
1.2: CLEARNET READER-CONTROLLER SPECIFICATIONS: Input Voltage Current Draw Read Range Read Speed Exciter Field Frequency Modulation Schemes Communication Interface Inputs/Outputs Relay Standalone Memory Capacity Visual Indicators Operating Temperatures Weight Size 12V DC 0.20 AMPS 1 TO 3 inches typically <250msec 125khz FSK/ASK TCP/IP Over Ethernet/Wireless 3 Inputs/2 TTL Outputs/1 Tamper Output 1.
1.4: ISONAS IP READER-CONTROLLERS COMMUNICATIONS OPTIONS ISONAS offers two types of IP Reader-controllers: zEthernet: Uses TCP/IP communication over a wired data network (Ethernet). The Ethernet version connects to a standard CAT5 cable via an RJ45 connector. zWireless: Uses TCP/IP communication over a wireless (WiFi) data network. The wireless version requires no network cable. The processes of connecting the reader to the door is the same for any ISONAS Reader-controller.
1.5 INSTALLATION LOCATION GUIDELINES When selecting the location where you are going to mount the ISONAS readercontroller, a few guidelines should be observed. 1) The reader-controller should be kept at least 2 feet from another ISONAS reader-controller, and 6 feet from any other RF emitting device. 2) Assure that the window on the back of the reader-controller’s is mounted against a reflective surface.
Figure 1 (Mullion Mounting Diagram) How to Install the ISONAS IP-Enabled Reader-controller 8
Figure 2 (Switchplate Mounting Diagram) How to Install the ISONAS IP-Enabled Reader-controller 9
Figure 3 (PowerNet Mullion Mounting Diagram) How to Install the ISONAS IP-Enabled Reader-controller 10
1.6 POWERNET READER-CONTROLLER CONFIGURATION The PowerNet reader-controller has a set of jumper pins that configure both its input power source, and its lock control circuit. The PowerNet reader-controller can be configured for power to be supplied to the reader-controller through the 12 conductor pigtail (either 12VDC or 24VDC) or through the RJ45 connector (Power Over Ethernet). If POE is used, the reader-controller can supply 12VDC to be used for the lock or other devices at the door location.
1.6 POWERNET READER-CONTROLLER RESET BUTTON The PowerNet reader-controller has a Reset Button located on the back. It can be used for two different types of resets. It is helpful the PowerNet’s Ethernet cable is connected, and functioning (green LED is lit). Monitoring the green LAN status light allows you to determine the status of the reset operation. z Reset CPU: Press and hold (1 second) the Reset button. Once the Reset Button is released, the Green LAN Status LED should turn off, and then back on.
2: WIRING AT THE DOOR AND READER-CONTROLLER 2.1: POWERING READER-CONTROLLERS All ISONAS Reader-controller models require a direct connection to a power source. The ClearNet reader-controllers require 12 volts DC power, and the supply must be regulated. Many brands of power sources work well with ISONAS equipment. The PowerNet reader-controllers can be powered with 12 volts DC, 24 volts DC, or PoE (IEEE 802.3af) power and the supply must be regulated.
Electronic door locks come in two basic styles: z Fail Safe: A door lock that will unlock when the power fails. Magnetic locks use power to keep the door locked and are typically “Fail Safe”. When power is applied, the magnets activate and the door locks. zFail Secure: A door lock that will lock when the power fails. Many electric strike locks are Fail Secure locks. These locks usually use power to unlock the door. This means that the strike (latch) physically holds the door closed during a power failure.
2.2.1: READER-CONTROLLER CONTROL-LEADS DESCRIPTION The reader-controller has a 3-foot cable extending from its back plate that is nicknamed “the pigtail”. The pigtail consists of 12 wire leads (24 awg) which are used to connect to the various components at the door location. Most installations do not require the use all the leads. The typical usage of each available lead is shown in Figure 6 (ClearNet) and Figure 7 (PowerNet).
Figure 7 One of the wires is for a door sense switch. Another is for a REX (Request for Exit) signal coming from a switch, infrared sensor or other REX device. A third input signal, called AUX (auxiliary), can be programmed to act in a variety of ways. The controllers have a lock-control circuit. This circuit consists of a form-C relay, with its “normally open”, “normally closed” and “common” contacts connected to three leads of the pigtail.
2.2.1: WIRING THE DOOR LOCK Door Lock wiring steps: See Figure 8 1. Connect the positive side of the power supply to the pink (common) wire on the ISONAS Reader. 2. For a Fail Safe lock, connect the gray (Normally Closed (NC) ) wire on the ISONAS Reader-controller to one lead of the electric lock. For a Fail Secure lock use the Reader's tan (Normally Open (NO)) wire instead. 3. Wire the other lead of the lock to the Black wire on the ISONAS Reader.
Additional Lock Circuit wiring Notes: There are many additional ways that the lock-control circuit can be used. Examples include: Gate Controllers, Intelligent locking mechanisms, and Fuel pumps. The general guidelines for using the Lock-Control Circuit are: 1. Always keep the voltage under 30 volts, and the current under 1 amp. 2. Use the Tan lead, if electrical current flow will unlock the door. 3. Use the Gray lead, if electrical current flow will lock the door. 4. Always use the Pink Lead a.
2.2.2: POWER OVER ETHERNET (PoE) OPTION Figure 9 is an overview of how to use PoE to power both the ISONAS PowerNet Reader-controller and an electronic locking mechanism. The PoE Injector is normally located right next to your existing network hub/switch, and the Injector itself is plugged directly into a standard AC outlet, or for extra security, a UPS battery backup. If your network switch supports providing PoE power, then it replaces the PoE Injector.
Using Non-PoE Power (PowerNet or ClearNet) Door wiring steps: 1. Connect the positive power from the power supply to the relay’s common (pink lead) and to the positive power connection (red lead) of the readercontroller. 2. Connect one side of the electric lock to EITHER the Tan (Fail Secure) or Gray (Fail Safe) connection on the reader-controller 3.
2.2.3: WIRING 2 READERS TO 1 LOCK If you are wiring both sides of the door to control IN and OUT access, then you will have the special condition of wiring 2 Reader-Controllers to a single locking mechanism. If there is not a door sensor switch connected to the door, then typically you connect both reader-controllers to the door’s lock circuit.
The REX (Request for Exit) signal expected by ISONAS Reader-controllers is a momentary closure. You can generate this signal with a pushbutton, infrared motion detector, or other simple device. Typically the REX is placed adjacent to the door so that employees can press the button and let themselves out the door without setting off the alarm. When pressed, this button tells the ISONAS Reader-controller that that someone wishes to pass through the door, and the latch releases.
2.2.6: WIRING THE DOOR SENSE Connecting the ISONAS Reader-controller to a sensor on the door allows our Crystal software to determine whether that door is physically open. This wiring task is similar to wiring the REX or AUX buttons. First, connect one terminal of the door sensor to the Reader's blue wire. Then connect the switch's other terminal to the Reader's common ground wire (black). About the Door Sense The door sense is a normally closed input. No action is taken until the input is opened.
2.2.6: USING THE TTL LEADS The TTL1 and TTL2 leads are logical output leads. In their “normal” state, there is a 5V potential on the leads. When the leads “activate”, this voltage potential is removed. These leads are typically used to connect to an alarm system. Certain abnormal conditions of the reader-controller can be configured to activate these leads. An example would be having TTL2 activate when the door is held open too long.
2.2.7: MANAGING INDUCTIVE LOAD PROBLEMS Most door latches use a relay coil that powers up and down to open and close the door. When this happens, electricity enters the connected circuit. This problem, known as back EMF, produces network interference that usually becomes more pronounced when the device is switched off. Switching off a typical 12 VDC relay coil can produce a back EMF of 300 volts or more. If this relay is switched via an output, that voltage appears across the terminals of the output.
3: CONFIGURING THE READER-CONTROLLER’S COMMUNICATIONS ISONAS Crystal software communicates to the Reader-controller units over the organization's data network. 3.1: ETHERNET-BASED TCP/IP READER-CONTROLLERS There are many Ethernet network topology permutations, too many topologies to cover in this guide. Here are two common Ethernet configurations used by ISONAS customers: • Direct Server-to-Readers: This is the simplest type of network connection.
Addressing: Each Reader-controller unit is assigned an IP address compatible with its local network (not the server/workstation network). For example, assume the reader’s local network uses IP addresses in the range of 192.168.10.2 thru 192.168.10.254. In this example, assume that the Server/workstation has an IP address of 84.117.31.158.
Here is an example of the ISONAS Network screen for the above configuration: Port Forwarding requires steps outside of the ISONAS software; you must configure your Router to “forward” each port number to exactly one reader. This configuration is specific to the Router that you purchase and will be defined in the vendor’s documentation. Typically the configuration is labeled “port forwarding”, however it is sometimes referred to as “gaming options.
3.2: WIRELESS TCP/IP READERS AND NETWORKS Installing wireless ISONAS TCP/IP Reader-controllers is relatively simple and quick because these devices only require wiring at the door location. As with any wireless device, you must connect ISONAS wireless Readers to the network via a wireless access point (WAP). Any off-the-shelf WAP will suffice. Assign a unique (32-character max.) service set identifier (SSID, or network name) to each WAP.
reconfigured. Important Security Setup Tip If you enable WPA or WEP security in your WAP, then you must: • Enable the same type of encryption in your ISONAS wireless Reader(s). • Use the exact same encryption keys. Type the information in exactly the same format. Otherwise you might lose communication to the ISONAS wireless Reader and will not be able to regain it. (In this case, you must return the Reader to ISONAS so we can reset it for you.) 3.2.
3.3: SECURING MESSAGES ON YOUR NETWORK You can configure ISONAS Readers and software to secure each and every message to and from the Reader using Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). When you enable AES in both an ISONAS Reader-controller and the Crystal software, every message to and from that Reader-controller is encrypted. Therefore, anyone who manages to hack into your data network would still face a daunting task to decrypt the actual messages to the Reader-controllers.
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