Click2Enter Click2Enter-I Operating & Installation Instructions Manual

Click2Enter-I

Operator’s & Installer’s Guide

Version 1.0

Click2Enter, Inc.

Designing and Manufacturing

Access Control Technology

For the 21

Protected By United States Patent
Numbers 5,903,216 & 5,955,947
Foreign Patents (PCTs) in Application

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Century

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Click2Enter, Inc.
PO Box 1532
Sonoma, CA 95476

www.click2enter.net

Phone: [phone]
Toll Free: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email:

[e-mail]

Contents

1. Introduction........................................................................ 3

Overview...................................................................... 3

Features........................................................................ 3

2. Operation ...........................................................................5

Technical Description.................................................. 5

Working with Radios................................................... 7

3. Installation ......................................................................... 9

Tips/Suggestions..........................................................9

4. Programming ..................................................................... 13

Overview...................................................................... 13

Programming the Click2Enter-I .................................. 14

Logging On to the Unit................................................ 18

5. Configuration..................................................................... 25

Access Control............................................................. 27

Test Mode ....................................................................27

6. Specifications.....................................................................29

7. Click2Enter, Inc. Limited Warranty................................... 31

8. FCC Information ................................ 32...............................

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1 Introduction

Overview

Click2Enter-I does away with cumbersome keys, access
control codes, and remote control actuators, because every
emergency response vehicle and responder already carries the
keytheir mobile or portable radio transceiver.

Click2Enter-I was developed to provide public safety
personnel (or any authorized user) immediate access to gated
residences, communities, or any security-controlled
mechanism. Other authorized users can use Click2Enter-I as
long as they have programmed access into its frequency bank
and have a radio transceiver. Click2Enter-I, compared with
other emergency access control systems, will set the industry
standard for many years to come.

The Click2Enter-I combines scanner/receiver technology with
control technology to act as a radio-controlled key to open
access control devices (gates or security control mechanisms),
allowing public safety agencies (or any authorized users)
immediate access for dealing with emergencies as they occur.
All that is required to activate the Click2Enter-I is that the
operator must be in proximity to the unit, and use two short
pulses of their radio transceiver to initiate an instant
activation/entry.

Features

• Scanner/receiver radio

• Externally visible power LED & activation LED

• Time/day/agency memory recall

• User-selected PIN for security of programmed
frequencies

• Factory override PIN, via software

• Separate device available to perform external test/
operation of Click2Enter-I

• Five year manganese dioxide lithium battery memory
backup features

• CTCSS, PL/DPL private line (PL) programming
capability

• Auto detect and load of sub-audible private line codes

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• Able to receive talk around carriers of trunk line radio
system transmissions

• Able to receive radio transmissions to include 800 MHz
bands

• 20 channel capacity

• Programmable via RS-232 interface

• Two radio transmission “clicks” for activation

• Able to capture and exhibit activation data log, via
software

• Relay or dry contact ready

• Extra set of relay contacts to activate a multitude of
devices

• Latch open and close features. Programmable for
variables 1 to 60 (as well as “instant on”) minute reset
delay on each channel

• Field programmable using a palm top organizer (REVO
by PSION is recommended)

• Unit enclosed in a NEMA/EEMAC Type 4 fiberglass
box, with security screws supplied

• Ability to handle high power mobile transmitters and
lower power hand held portable transmitters

• Compatible with most analog or digital radio transmitters
(digital set to “clear mode”), using private line sub­audible transmissions

• Proprietary programming software built into each unit

• Computer software programmable using standard
terminal emulation software

• Variable activation range via programming

• Retrofit kit available for extreme temperature range
installations (hot & cold)

• Mutual aid compatible

• Ability to adapt and use 24V DC to 30V DC or 12V AC
to 24V AC (Click2Enter power will be a regulated 12V
DC)

• Lightening surge protected (current/surge limiting
circuit) rated at 140 Vac and 175 Vdc. Surge current rated
at 600 amps

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2 Operation

Technical Description

Overview

How it Works

Click2Enter-I takes advantage of state of the art electronics
presently being designed into scanner radio technology. The
modified scanner/radio technology provides public safety
agencies a quick, safe, reliable, and stealthy means to activate
gates or security control mechanisms.

Fire Departments, Police/Sheriff Departments, Ambulance/
Rescue Companies and other public safety agencies are issued
radio frequencies by the FCC for their restricted use only.
Possession of transmitting devices for non-authorized
personnel is tightly controlled and transmitting on these
frequencies is against the law (Federal & State statutes). The
public’s right to receive these emergency agency
communications is not restricted, making it legal to possess
emergency response scanning devices.

The Click2Enter-I uses technology that is inherent in most all
radio broadcast equipment and adapts this technology to work
as a control mechanism. We increase the security of the
Click2Enter-I by requiring a verification of the FCC assigned
carrier frequency and the agency assigned sub-audible
communication (private line code). So it takes two separate
verifications to cause an activation of the unit.

An “auto-load” feature enables the Click2Enter-I sub-audible
PL (private line) code to be auto detected and auto loaded.
The installer/programmer can choose to enable the auto-load
feature, or can manually assign the PL code.

Click2Enter-I stores a running activation log, in memory, for
operator recall. The Click2Enter system allows access by any
public safety agency or authorized users as long as a
frequency they use is programmed into its memory.

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Activation
Sequence

The entire activation sequence takes less than four seconds.
The operator can either be on foot and using a portable radio,
or in a moving vehicle, using a portable or mobile radio.

It’s as easy as:

• Approach the Click2Enter unit

• Hold the radio key until the Activation light illuminates

• When the light shuts off, release the radio key

• When the Activation light illuminates again, hold the
radio key again until the light shuts off.

• Gate Opens and/or security system deactivates

Figure 1. Activation Pulse Diagram

Note: The Activation light will blink while the gate is being

opened. If the gate does not begin to open once the
Activation light begins to blink, it is recommended
that the Click2Enter-I be allowed to reset, then retry
the activation sequence shown above.

If the Click2Enter-I still fails to activate the gate while
the Activation light is blinking, a decision to force the
gate will have to be made.

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Working with Radios

Since the Click2Enter-I will operate on multiple frequencies,
you will need to establish who will be allowed access to the
system. The Click2Enter-I will allow 20 different frequencies
to operate the system. This allows multiple agencies and
authorized users to operate the gate.

Note: This system requires no changes to the transmitting

radios.

To program the Click2Enter-I for the radio system(s) being
used, a few key pieces of information are needed:

• What frequency does the public safety agency want to
designate for the activation frequency? Since the system
works off of two timed transmission pulses, the regular
use of the frequency will not be impaired.

• Does the public safety agency use Private Line Coding

(tone), and if so, does it use PL (analog) or DPL
(digital)? The Click2Enter-I works with a carrier and

either type of Private Line Coding. The Click2Enter-I
will work with a carrier alone, but this method is not as
secure as using Private Line Coding and a carrier
together.

• Does the public safety agency use a Trunk or Digital
radio system? If so, some accommodations must be made
to the use Click2Enter-I.

• To program the unit for a Trunk system, a

talk-around or sub-channel will have to be assigned
to the Click2Enter-I.

• To program the unit for a Digital system either:

• Program the unit to use the carrier frequency
alone, knowing that this is not as secure as
carrier and Private Line Coding together.

• Reprogram one of the public safety agencies
radio frequencies to the analog or clear mode
and assign a Private Line Code to it.

• Are the carrier frequencies being used wideband or
narrow band? The Click2Enter-I will work with most
platforms being used today. See page 13 for more
information on wideband and narrowband.

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Portable
Radios

The Click2Enter-I is designed to operate most efficiently and
accurately with the transmitting radio in the upright position
(vertical radio antenna). The range and effectiveness of the
radio will be greatly altered in any other configuration.

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3 Installation

Tips/Suggestions

Temperature
Range

Click2Enter-I has a minimum and maximum operating
temperature specification.

Maximum Range: 140° F

For the most high temperature applications, the maximum
rated temperature of the unit is 140 degrees Fahrenheit. For
best operation, mount the unit in a location where it is shaded
from direct sunlight. Should it be necessary to mount the unit
in the direct sun, you may purchase an after-market sun
bonnet retrofit device from Click2Enter, Inc. You may also
add your own wood, plastic or fiberglass device to adequately
shade the Click2Enter-I and expand its upper limit
temperature range. The use of metal is prohibited since it may
effect the operating range and make the provided gain/range
setting data ineffective.

Minimum Range: 14° F

The low end operations of the Click2Enter-I is 14 degrees
Fahrenheit. For installations that may subject the Click2Enter­I to a temperature range below this limit, you may purchase an
after-market retrofit heater kit from Click2Enter, Inc. The
heater retrofit kit will allow operations well below 0° F.

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