Cass Technology CASTLE S SERIES, CASTLE-2S, CASTLE-4S, CASTLE-8S Technical Operation Manual

CASTLE S SERIES CONTROLLER – TECHNICAL OPERATION GUIDE

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TECHNICAL

OPERATION GUIDE

CASTLE S SERIES ACCESS SYSTEM

CASTLE S SERIES CONTROLLER – TECHNICAL OPERATION GUIDE

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TABLE OF CONTENT

CHAPTER 1 - COMPONENTS.......................................................................................................................... 4

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ....................................................................................................................................... 5

CHAPTER 2 - OPERATION OVERVIEW..................................................................................................... 6

ACCESS CARD ..................................................................................................................................................... 6

ACCESS GRANTING ............................................................................................................................................... 6

SPECIAL PURPOSE TIME ZONE................................................................................................................................. 7

CHAPTER 3 - PROGRAMMING THE CONTROLLER............................................................................... 8

PROGRAMMING MENU STRUCTURE.......................................................................................................................... 8

KEY FUNCTIONS IN PROGRAMMING MODE..............................................................................................................11

ENTERING PROGRAMMING MODE............................................................................................................................11

CHAPTER 4 – SYSTEM MENU...................................................................................................................... 13

SETTING DATE AND TIME.................................................................................................................................... ..13

DOOR SETTING................. ................................................................................................................................14

SETTING HOLIDAYS.......... ................................................................................................................................ 19

SETTING TIMERSET.............................................................................................................................................. 20

SETTING TIME ZONE ............................................................................................................................................22

ACCESS LEVEL ....................................................................................................................................................23

PARAMETERS...................................................................................................................................................... 24

CHAPTER 5 – DATABASE MENU................................................................................................................. 25

INSTALLING CARD ............................................................................................................................................. .. 25

DELETE CARD ................................................................................................................................................. ... 26

VIEW CARD DATABASE ........................................................................................................................................27

VIEW LOG TRANSACTION ..................................................................................................................................... 28

CLEAR CARD DATABASE ...................................................................................................................................... 29

RESET ANTI-PASSBACK FLAG ............................................................................................................................... 29

RESET LOCK OUT FLAG .......................................................................................................................................29

CHAPTER 6 – GENERAL PURPOSE OUTPUT...........................................................................................30

CHAPTER 7 – SENSOR.................................................................................................................................... 31

ARMING THE SENSOR ........................................................................................................................................... 31

ARMING TIMEZONE .............................................................................................................................................31

CHAPTER 8 – MAINTENANCE MENU........................................................................................................ 32

CHANGING PASSWORD...........................................................................................................................................34

SET STRING................................................................................................................................................ .........35

TESTING............................................................................................................................................................ 35

Test Keypad.................................................................................................................................................. 36

Test Watch Dog.............................................................................................................................................36

Test Input...................................................................................................................................................... 36

Test Output................................................................................................................................................... 36

Readers Status.............................................................................................................................................. 37

CHAPTER 9 – PRINTER.................................................................................................................................. 38

CHAPTER 10 – INFORMATION.................................................................................................................... 39

CHAPTER 11 – CASTLE-S READER.............................................................................................................40

PROGRAMMING DURING EMERGENCY MODE AT THE READER...................................................................................40

Chane Card PIN ..............................................................................................................................................41

Duress Alarm ..................................................................................................................................................41

Card Reader LED Indicators ..........................................................................................................................41

APPENDIX -Wiring Diagram..........................................................................................................................42

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Chapter 1-COMPONENTS

System Configuration

Below are the basic system configurations of the CASTLE-S Card Access System. The system is
typically built from a few basic components, these are:
a. CASTLE-S Controller
b. Card Readers
c. Electric Door Lock
d. Door Sensors
e. Auxiliary Alarm Inputs and Outputs
f. Exit Push Button
g. Power Supply
h. PC Interfacing Unit

i. Online Parallel Printer (Available for Car Park Access)

a. CASTLE-S (2S, 4S, 8S) Controller

The CASTLE-S controller is normally referred to as ''The Controller''. This is the most important
component of the system. It houses the Central Processing Unit (CPU) and performs all the
control and validation functions.

The Controller has a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) capable of showing 2 lines of 20 characters
each. The user can interacts with the Controller by means of a keypad, that simply a 16-key
keypad.

b. Card Reader

The Card Reader is a reading device for the access cards. The Card Reader reads the data
encoded on the access cards and sends it to the Controller for processing via a 2-wire RS485
links.

The keypad is provided to the user to key in their Personal Identification Number (PIN). This
gives added security to the system.

Depending on the applications, card readers can be used to control doors with Anti-Passback.

c. Electric Door Lock

The electric door lock is an electromagnetic device for locking and unlocking the door. When
the door lock is activated, the door released and the door can be opened; when the locked is
deactivated, the door lock is locked and the door can not be opened.

The door lock is directly wired to the reader.

Depending on the type of the door and the level of the security, the user can select from the
different types of electric door locks, such as

a. Electric Door Latch
b. Magnetic Lock
c. Drop Bolt

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d. Door Sensor

The door sensor is use for detecting whether the door is closed or opened. The door sensor is
linked to the reader.

e. Alarm Inputs and General Purpose Outputs

The controller has built-in alarm system with four digital inputs, one relay alarm output and one
general-purpose output. The user can make use of these inputs to monitor other alarm points.

f. Exit Push Button

The user can choose to press a button to exit the protected area. This exit push button is
installed inside the protected area. The user merely presses the button to exit.

g. Power supply

The CASTLE-S Card Access System operates from a 12 VDC supply with a battery backup.
Typical power consumption is 12 VDC, 350mA.

h. PC Interfacing Unit

You can link the CASTLE-S Controllers to a Personal Computer for total system control by the
PC. The PC software allows you to perform a wide range of supervisory and control from your
computer. The CASTLE-S PC software is running under Windows95 or higher and requires
Pentium166MHz 32 RAM or better computer.

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Chapter 2 - Operation Overview

Access Card

Each user of the Castle-S Card Access System is issued with an access card.

An access card is encoded with the following information:

a. User Card Number
b. Facility Code Number

The User Card Number is a 6-digit number that uniquely identifies each card holder.

The facility code is a 4-digit number. This number is used to differentiate the various installation
sites of the Castle-S Card Access System.

The Personal Identification Number is a 4-digit number. This PIN code feature provides a higher
level security by requiring the cardholder to swipe the card and to enter the PIN code to open the
door. The Castle-S can be programmed to operate in CARD ONLY Mode or CARD + PIN Mode.

Access Granting

When the user swipes the card on the card reader, the reader will send the card information to the
controller. The controller then decides whether to ‘activate’ the electric door or to reject the card. To
be granted access, the user card number must be in the controller in controller database. It must be
within a valid Time Zone for the card to be accepted.

Typically flow of access granting process:

The flow will stop once the card is rejected.

1. The user swipes his/her card on the reader. Is the card information OK?

If No, then reject.
If Yes, then continue.

2. Is the card number is installed?

If No, then reject.
If Yes, then continue.

3. Is the card allowed to access at that time (Valid time Zone)?

If No, then reject.
If Yes, then continue.

4. Is Card + Pin Mode Enable at that time?

If No, then the Door is unlock (end of flow).
If Yes, then the user has to key in his/her Pin number.

4.1 Is Pin Number correct?

If No, then reject.
If Yes, then the Door is unlock.

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Special Purpose Time Zone

CASTLE-S has special TimeZone, namely:

a. Door #1 to Door #8 Auto Lock Release TimeZone
b. Door #1 to Door #8 Local PIN Mode TimeZone
c. Door #1 to Door #8 Card + PIN Mode TimeZone
d. Pin Mode TimeZone
e. General Purpose Output TimeZone
f. Sensor / Alarm Arm TimeZone

a. Door #1 to Door #8 Auto Lock Release TimeZone

The Automatic Lock Release Time Zone can be programmed to lock or unlock the electric door
for certain time periods. One of these features is to unlock the office main door during office
hours. After office hours, the door will be locked and users will need to swipe their cards to
enter the office.

b. Door #1 to Door #8 Local PIN Mode Time Zone

Each door (Door #1 to Door #8) can be set to its own PIN number separately. There are two sets
of PIN number to be set into each reader. The Local PIN Mode Time Zone is used to specify the
time periods when the user will need to enter the PIN number for the specify door to access the
door. Outside the PIN Mode TimeZone, the user will not allowed to use the PIN to enter the
premises.

c. Door #1 to Door #8 Card + PIN Mode TimeZone

The Card + PIN Mode TimeZone is used to specify the time periods when the users will need to
swipe their cards AND enter the PIN numbers. Outside the CARD + PIN Mode TimeZone, the
user will only need to swipe their card to gain entry. PIN entry is not required.

d. PIN Mode TimeZone

This is a Common PIN number set in the controller. All the readers are sharing this PIN number.
The PIN Mode TimeZone is used to specify the time periods when the user can enter the secure
area by entering a PIN number. Outside the PIN Mode TimeZone, the user will not allowed to
use the PIN to enter the premises.

e. General Purpose Output TimeZone

This is a relay output that can be used for general purposes. It can be used for controlling the
lighting or ventilation systems. It can be turned ON/OFF manually or by TimeZone controlled
(Use an external relay with higher ampere).

f. Sensor / Alarm Arm TimeZone

Sensor / Alarm Arm TimeZone is used to automatically arm and disarm the alarm system. This
feature is useful for automatically arming the alarm system after office hours and disarming
during office hours. Manual arming and disarming is also possible by entering a 6-digit
arming/disarming password at the readers.

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Chapter 3 - Programming The Controller

This section is explaining the CASTLE-S programming environment. The CASTLE-S controller
uses the LCD and keypad during the programming mode.

Programming Menu Structure

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Main Menu

System

Date and Time

Door

Lock Release Time

Door Open Time

In Location Code

Out Location Code

Emergency PIN

Auto-Lock Release TZ

Card + PIN TimeZone

Emergency Mode

Use Common PIN

Local PIN 1

Local PIN 1 TimeZone

Local PIN 2

Local PIN 2 TimeZone

Holidays

Timers

Time Zones

Access Level

Clear Memory

Security

PIN Mode

Card + PIN Mode

Master

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Parameters

Lock Out

Check Expiry

Anti-Passback

Auto-PIN 1 to
Auto-PIN 10

Auto-PIN 1 to
Auto-PIN 10 TimeZone

Facility Code

Return to Main Menu

Return to Main Menu

Database

Install Card

Delete Card

View Card Database

View Log Transaction

Clear Card Database

Reset Anti-Passback

Return to Main Menu

Reset PIN Lock Out Flag

Gen Purpose Output

Select ON/OFF

Out Put TimeZone

Return to Main Menu

Sensor

Arming

Arming TimeZone

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Maintenance

Change Password

Set String

Test

Test Keypad

Test WatchDog

Test Input

Test Output

Return to Main Menu

Return to Main Menu

Info

Quit Menu

Reader Status

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Key Functions in Programming Mode

The '0' to '9' keys are used for entering numbers as well as alphabets. The 'A', 'B', 'C', 'D', 'ENT' and
'ESC' keys are function key. Their usage is described in the following table.

Key Usage

A Scroll Menu to Left
B Select Menu Item on the Left
C Select Menu Item on the Right
D Scroll Menu to Right
ENT Accept data entry
ESC Abort/Backspace

Once in the programming, choose the appropriate menu item by pressing in the corresponding
number or use the 'B' or 'C' key as describe above.

Entering Programming Mode

To enter into the programming mode, press any key at the keypad. The backlit of the LCD will be
turned ON (this is to indicate programming mode) and the LCD will show:

Where dd/mm – current date; DDD – day of week; hh:mm:ss – current time

Enter the 6 digits password. There are three levels of password.
The default passwords are:

1) Level 1 => 888888

2) Level 2 => 222222

3) Level 3 => 333333 (highest access level)

Level 1 password allows the user to only enter the Alarm Arm or Disarm Mode in the Programming
Menu Structure.
Level 2 password allows the user to enter the view database ,testing / maintenance and purposes
menu items.
Level 3 Password allows user to access all the remaining items in the Programming Menu Structure.

All the password above can be changed via the Maintenance/Change Password Menu. If the user use
level 1 password, the user only can change Alarm Arm / Disarm passwords only, then follow by the
rest the same method.

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dd/mm DDD hh:mm:ss
Password [ ]

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After keying the password, the Main Programming Menu will be shown on the LCD.

Use the ‘A’ and ‘D’ keys to scroll the menu to left and right respectively. As you press the ‘D’ key,
the display will be changed.

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MAIN MENU

2. DBASE

3. GP OUTPUT

4. SENSOR

5. MAINTENANCE

6. INFO

1. SYSTEM

0. QUIT MENU

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1-System 2-DBase

dd/mm DDD hh:mm:ss
2-DBase 3-GP Op

dd/mm DDD hh:mm:ss
4-Sensor 5-Maint

dd/mm DDD hh:mm:ss

6-Info 0-Quit

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