1 Introduction to This Manual..................................................................................................................................3
3 About the PIV-Station Reader..............................................................................................................................5
4 Steps in a Comprehensive Installation.................................................................................................................6
5 Planning the Installation.......................................................................................................................................7
6 Unpack All Items ..................................................................................................................................................8
8.5 USB Driver Install ..............................................................................................................................14
11.3 Attaching Reader to Mount................................................................................................................20
12 Power Distribution & Reader Hookup .............................................................................................................. 23
Figure 2: PIV-Station (shown with Optional Contact CHUID reader)......................................................................5
Figure 3: Complete System Overview....................................................................................................................9
Figure 4: Network Topologies - Star and Cascade (Daisy Chain)....................................................................... 11
Figure 16: Fingertip on Ridge-Lock......................................................................................................................29
Figure 17: Slide Finger Across Ridge-Lock..........................................................................................................29
Figure 18: Position Finger on Sensor...................................................................................................................30
Figure 20: Wait for Green LED.............................................................................................................................30
Figure 21: Lift Finger Up and Off Sensor.............................................................................................................30
Figure 24: Place Finger Close to Center..............................................................................................................31
Figure 25: Do Not Rotate Finger..........................................................................................................................32
This manual provides a simple step-by-step procedure for installing a PIV-Station Contact or Contactless
CHUID Reader. It covers the entire process of connecting the reader, defining the network, and enrolling users.
This manual should be used in conjunction with the Bioscrypt provided PIV-Statio n Quick Start Guide and the
PIV-Station Operator’s Manual.
The following symbols may be found throughout this manual to denote special issues the user may encounter.
Their definitions are given below.
DANGER: This symbol denotes warning to a condition that may cause death
or excessive damage to property. Please be sure to carefully read the
corresponding section in this manual.
WARNING: This symbol denotes warning to a condition that may cause
severe injury or major damage to property. Please be sure to carefully read the
corresponding section in this manual.
CAUTION: This symbol denotes caution to a condition that may cause injury or
minor damage to property. Please be sure to carefully read the corresponding
section in this manual
NOTICE: This symbol denotes notice of a situation needing additional advice
to avoid incorrect usage. Please be sure to carefully read the corresponding
section in this manual.
It is extremely critical for proper operation of the Reader that the earth ground be properly connected to avoid
damage by ESD. Connect the terminal labeled EGND to earth ground. This wire should not be connected to
the neutral, the cable shield, or any other wire except earth ground. See Figure 1 (PIV-Station Contactless
CHUID Reader shown) below.
•EARTH GROUND: A low impedance path to earth for the purpose of discharging lightning,
static, and radiated energy, and to maintain the main service entrance at earth potential. Consult local
codes for guidelines.
•ESD: Electrostatic Discharge (static electricity). The effects of a static discharge can degrade
Power (+)
Power Ground (-)
or destroy semiconductor junctions for an electronic device.
Every installation is unique. Sometimes the issues are well defined and can be hand led in a standard fashion;
sometimes the issues are very specific and may not be immediately recognizable. This document addresses
the issues that may be faced with during a standard installation. The steps for a successful installation are:
•Planning the Installation – Choose the type of hardware required, decide if a network is required, and
the location and number of Readers required.
• Unpack All Items – Unpack all items and cross check against packing list.
• Install Components – Install the cabling and components needed to run system
• Install Software – Install the software needed to set up the Readers.
• Configure ports on the PC – Configure the PC ports to support reader.
• Connect reader for configuration – Connect Reader to USB cable and supply power to unit.
• Mount Readers – Mount the Readers in their final locations.
• Power distribution and reader hook up – Reader wiring via the back panel.
• Power-up Procedure – Check proper power connections and start system safely.
• User interface –Users can begin to use system.
This manual will provide more information on each of these steps in order.
WARNING. PIV-Station readers must be installed by a qualified
technician. If at anytime you do not feel qualified to perform a task,
call Bioscrypt technical support or contact a qualified installer.
Planning the installation is probably the single most important aspect to a successful installation. By the time
you are installing the system all of these details should already be known. If not, take a moment to go through
them now before beginning installation of any Readers. Planning for installation mus t take in to consideration:
the access controller, the door locks, the readers, and the need for a network.
During the planning phase, you should determine:
• What type of authentification is required for your application?
• How many doors need to be protected? The PIV-Station readers control access to a controll ed area;
areas that do not require access control don’t need readers.
• What type of reader will be on each door? Doors already inside a secure area may not need the same
type or level of security.
• If multiple PIV-Station readers require networking for template distribution/management, then a
dedicated PC is recommended to administer the system as well as an RS-485 – RS-232 converter and
cabling for serial communications or cabling for Ethernet.
• Verify that the access controller supports any of the Wiegand formats supported by the PIV-Station
readers.
• When planning the system, identify all wiring by the signal levels they are to carry. Use separate
cable/conduit for different signal groups to avoid cross talk. Plan to separate them by the following
groups:
1. Power distribution: Wires carry power to readers, door strikes, etc.
2. Data communication: RS-485, RS-232, USB, Wiegand, Ethernet, etc.
3. Signal: Door contact, request to exit push button, alarm input, etc.
• Determine any distance limitation of each type of signal when planning reader placement and use
repeaters as needed.
• Consider the environment where the equipment will operate, it may be necessary to protect the
installation with a Bioscrypt approved weather shield.
• Available quality earth ground.
If you have any unresolved issues with the items on this list contact B ioscrypt Technical Support for additional
information before beginning any installation.
(4) #6-32 screws
(4) #6 self-tapping screws
(4) #4-8 wall anchors
(14) crimps
(1) plastic Aux port door
(2) #4-40 screws
(1) Coupler
(2) Security Screws
(2) Washers
Documentation:
PIV-Station Quickstart Guide
User documentatio n (included on CD)
Documentation provided with your new reader is installed onto your computer when you install the VeriAdmin
software (also available online at http://www.bioscrypt.com
Explorer (available from the Start Menu under Programs) to navigate to C:\Program
Files\Bioscrypt\VeriAdmin\Docs or another location that you defined during the installation procedure. The
documentation is provided in Adobe® Acrobat® format (PDF). The Adobe Acrobat reader is availabl e o n the CD
or on-line at www.adobe.com
.
). To view the documentation you can use Windows
6.2 Basic Components required but not included
PC* with Windows XP and at least:
One available COM port (or Ethernet card)
USB Port
16 MB RAM
30 MB disk space
Power supply
Door controller
Networking cable
RS-232/RS-485 Converter with P/S*
The PIV-Station 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 access control system. System component selection is very specific to each
installation but a minimum system would consist of a finger-scan reader mounted on or near an access point, an
electric lock, cabling, and the access controller. More complex systems might consist of readers on multiple
access points, each with an electric door lock, a multi-point controller, networking and a PC to run the access
controller and VeriAdmin Management Software. See Figure 3 below for an example (not for Ethernet).
The installation of the locks and access controllers should be completed according to the manufacturer’s
specifications and in accordance with all lo cal codes. Final connections to the PIV-Station will be cove red in
more detail later.
Wiegand, RS-232, and power cabling for the system are minor aspects to the installation, requiring nothing
more than planning the cabling route and pulling the cable through the building. It requires only that one is
familiar with basic electrical installation theory.
Do not run any wires near utility AC power wiring, lightning rod grounding wire, and etc. to avoid external ly
generated transients. Grounding equipment is required for ESD protection and safety.
Power Supply
2
Reader Reader Reader Reader
Cat5 Twisted
Pair
RS-232 /RS-485
Converter
Door Controller
Data0
Data1
3
Wiegand GND.
Computer
Figure 3: Complete System Overview
7.2 Choosing a Network Type
If your installation requires the use of network communications, then the choice of cable, the cable run length,
the network topology, and termination of the network are very important aspects that must not be overlooked.
Table 1 outlines the relevant differences between an RS-485 and R S-232 communications. If your s ystem has
one or a few readers each only a short distance away from the VeriAdmin PC then RS-232 could be us ed
providing that each reader can have a dedicated RS-232 port.
Mode of Operation: Differential DC Coupled Single-ended DC Coupled
DC Isolation: No No
Max. Distance: 4000 ft.* 150 ft.*
Number of Readers on one line: 31 1
Max. Data Rate 56 kbps 56 kbps*
*Communications distances are dependent on baud rate (bps). For example, with RS-232 at 9600 baud, a
distance of 150 feet is possible with shielded cable, but at 56 k-baud (kbps) a maximum of 20 feet is
recommended.
RS-485 is a networking specification similar to Ethernet, which is used for computer networks but RS-485 is not
compatible with moder n com p ut er n e tworks.
RS-485 has two distinct advantages over the more common RS-232. First, it allows you to connect up to 31
PIV-Station readers to a PC using an external RS-232 to RS-485 converter available from Bioscrypt. Second,
the RS-485 specification allows for cable run lengths up to 4000 feet (1200 meters) at modest baud rates.
An RS-485 network is required instead of RS-232 if:
• There are multiple readers that must be connected together so that templates can be distributed among
the readers
• There is only a single reader, but it is over 150 feet (45 meters) from the host PC.
7.3 RS-485 Cable Specification
The PIV-Station readers provide a 2-wire, half-duplex RS-485 interface. The main run cable should be low
capacitance, twisted pair cable, with approximately 120-ohm characteristic impedance. Category 5 rated
communications cable is used in RS-485 net works and is defined i n Table 2. T his i s the recommended c abling
for RS-485 communications. The cable connection includes a differential line (+ and -) and a GND connection.
Spec Recommendation
Capacitance (conductor to conductor) <20 pF/ft.
Characteristic Impedance 100 – 120 ohms
Nominal DC resistance <100 ohms/1000 ft.
Wire gauge 24 AWG stranded
Conductors/Shielding >2 pair (shielded optional)
Table 2: Cat 5 Cable Characteristics
In certain electrically noisy environments, a shielded cable may be required. It is often hard to determine if
shielded cable is required in an application or not but since the cost difference between shi el ded a nd unshielded
cables is very small, it’s worth using the shielded type.
The total length of the communication cable (adding up all of the segments of the run) should not exceed 1200
meters (4000 feet) as outlined in the specification for RS-485. Although the RS-485 specification calls out a
maximum cable length of 1200 meters and a maximum baud rate well above that of the PIV-Statio n reader, a
more conservative system should be configured for no more than 1000 meters and running at a baud rate of
9600 bits per second. After the network is configured and is runnin g in a stable manner, the baud rate can be
increased if faster network communications are desired.
Drops (down leads, stubs, T’s, T-connections) to equipment are not recommended, but if required, should not
exceed 0.5 meters (about 1.5 feet) and should use the same cable recommended above. On a long stub, a
signal that travels down the wire reflects to the main line after hitting the in put impedance of the reader at the
end. This impedance is high compared with that of the cable and the net effect is de gradation of signal quality
on the bus.
7.3.2 RS-485 Network Topology
Communication cables for RS-485 should be laid out in a daisy chain (See Figure 4). Long stubs or drop downs
(See 7.5 Cable lengths) and the star configuration should be avoided because they create discontinuities and
degrade signal quality. The star configuration usually does not provide a clean signaling env ironment even if the
cable runs are all of equal length. The star configuration also presents a termination problem, because
terminating every endpoint will overload the driver. Terminating only two endpoints so lves the loading problem
but creates transmission-line problems at the un-terminated ends. A true cascade or daisy chain connection
avoids these problems.
Figure 4: Network Topologies - Star and Cascade (Daisy Chain)
7.3.3 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 1200 meters (4000 feet) of cable
and an additional 31 RS-485 reader loads. The PIV-Station readers represent a single reader load to the
transmission line.
7.4 Ethernet Networks
If your system will be configured for use over Ethernet, the wiring will be slightly different. Communication
cables for Ethernet logically form a straight line bus but the more devices on that bus the less efficient the
network becomes due to increased collisions and the weaker the signal will get over distance. Repeaters can
be used to boost the signal strength however a better solution is to place switches at intermediate positions
along the bus. The most common Ethernet topology in use today is the star configuration (See Figure 4) with a
hub or switch in the center.
The following system requirements must be met for VeriAdmin Management Software to properly work:
• 30 MB hard-drive space
• 16 MB of RAM minimum
• CD-ROM Drive
• COM port and / or USB port
• V-Station CNV kit (RS-232/RS-485 converter) if RS-485 is to be used
• Windows 2000 or Windows XP (recommended by Bioscrypt)
8.2 Install Software
1. Log into the PC as any user with Admini stra t i v e privileges.
2. Insert the installation CD in to the CD-ROM drive.
3. InstallShield Wizard should start.
4. If you downloaded the software or install does not start, locate and double click on the Setup.exe file.
5. Step through the wind ows choosing to accept the default settings if possible.
6. You may accept the default path C:\Program Files\Bioscrypt\VeriAdmin or an alternate directory.
7. The installer prompts, “Do you want to remove the Fingerprint Image and Template Data?”. Click Yes
to install the FPF feature or No to disable this feature. The installer will prompt, “Are you sure?” click
OK. Note that this will only affect non-PIV-Station readers used on this same install of VeriAdmin and
will not affect any features of the PIV-Station.
8. Allow the installation to complete.
9. Launch VeriAdmin, if the message VeriAdmin was not able to read from the Windows registry is
seen, log off PC, log on with Administrative privileges, and repeat steps one to eight.
VeriAdmin Management Software is no longer supported on the following
platforms: Windows 95
TM
, Windows 98TM, Windows NTTM, and Windows ME
Bioscrypt does NOT accept responsibility for any issues with VeriAdmin
Management Software Installations that may arise from use on unsupported
platforms or platforms not mentioned in this document.
TM
.
8.3 Re-installing or Updating Software
1. Log into the PC as any user with Admini stra t i v e privileges.
2. Make a back up copy of the C:\Program Files\Bioscrypt\VeriAdmin folder to another folder.
3. Insert the installation CD in to the CD-ROM drive.
4. Install Shield Wizard should start.
5. If you downloaded the software or install does not start, locate and double click on the Setup.exe file.
6. The software will prompt you to first remove the previous version, click OK to proceed.
7. Step through the wind ows choosing to accept the default settings if possible.
8. You may accept the default path C:\Program Files\Bioscrypt\VeriAdmin or an alternate directory.
9. The installer prompts, “Do you want to remove the Fingerprint Image and Template Data?”. Click Yes
to install the FPF feature or No to disable this feature. The installer will prompt, “Are you sure?” click
OK. Note that this will only affect non-PIV-Station readers used on this same install of VeriAdmin and
will not affect any features of the PIV-Station.
10. Allow the installation to complete.
11. The template and network configuration (UNITIDS.DAT) files must be copied from the backup folder
made in step 2 to the new C:\Program Files\Bioscrypt\VeriAdmin folder.
12. Launch VeriAdmin, if the message VeriAdmin was not able to read from the Windows registry is
seen, log off PC, log on with Administrative privileges, and repeat steps one to eleven.
Once the installation is complete, a shortcut icon (See Figure 5) for the Administration Software will appear on
your desktop. This icon will also be found under Start Menu > Program Files > Bioscrypt> VeriAdmin.
Figure 5: VeriAdmin desktop icon
When you launch the software you will see one of two possible welcome screens.
• If re-installing or updating VeriAdmin, you will see the dialog shown below (See Figure 6). This
message indicates that VeriAdmin has found the old network configuration file (UNITIDS.DAT).
VeriAdmin will take advantage of your previous work and import this file for you if you click Yes.
Selecting this option will bring up the Network Configuration Manager. Refer to the Operator’s Manual
for more information.
Figure 6: VeriAdmin Welcome Message (Update)
• If installing VeriAdmin for the first time, you will see the welcome message below (See Figure 7). This
message is simply informing you that this is the first time the software has been installed and that all the
necessary files have been created. Contact Bioscrypt Technical Support for troubleshooting assistance
if this is not the first time you have installed this software.
V-Station products feature a USB interface for the Aux port, utilizing a Serial-to-USB converter (CP210x USB to
UART Bridge). In order to use this interface, the proper drivers must be installed. You should install the drivers
BEFORE attaching any of the Readers to your computer's USB port for the first time.
1. Log into the PC as any user with Admini stra t i v e privileges.
2. Locate the folder USB_Driver_CP210x_Bridge on the installation CD.
3. Double-click the file CP210x_VCP_Win2K_XP.exe and follow the prompts in the Wizard.
4. After the driver is installed, later connecting the first Reader to the computer will auto-locate the driver.
5. If the driver is not located you may be prompted to browse to the drivers in folder
C:\SiLabs\MCU\CP210x\Win2K_XP.
Comment [D2]: Are we fixing this
installer in this version?
Bioscrypt PIV-Station readers communicate with the VeriAdmin software through the Host port or the USB
Auxiliary (USB) port. Cables can be connected to either of the ports on the PIV-Station reader, but the reader
can communicate through only one port at a time. The default settings are shown in Table 3.
V-Station Factory Defaults
Network ID: 0
Port Mode: N/A (defaults to RS-232 for Host)
Host Port Protocol: RS-232
Host Port baud rate: 57600 baud
Aux Port baud rate: 57600 baud
IP Address: 0.0.0.0
Table 3: Factory Settings
The PIV-Station uses RJ-45 and RJ-11 connections at the rear of the reader for RS-485 and RS-232
respectively or these can be connected via the Weidmuller connector. The Host port can be either RS-232 or
RS-485 as discussed in Section 7. This option is configured in the PIV-Station Port Mode section of
Communication tab in the Unit Parameters dialog of VeriAdmin. After installing the software the ports are
configured by following the instructions below (to return to this screen later and for more information, see the
Operator’s manual).
1) Close the Welcome screen by clicking OK.
2) The network settings screen will appear as shown in Figure 8.
3) Do not choose Ethernet unless you are using the Ethernet port.
4) Indicate which ports to use by clicking the Use box (by default all available ports are selected).
5) Select the desired Port.
6) Baud rate can be set manually or by automatic detection.
a. NOTE: The Auto option should not be used for RS-485. Manually set the Reader to the proper
baud rate.
b. Initially set the baud rate to the defaults as shown in Table 3 above to allow start up
communication. These can be changed later if desired.
c. If you know the baud rate, enter it for speed of set up even if using Auto as it is used for
7) After selecting which serial ports to use, click OK.