Controlsoft SOLO CS-AC-3210, SOLO CS-AC-3210-V, SOLO CS-AC-3210-P Installation Instructions Manual

Installation Instructions

SOLO™ Access Control System

Part Code: CS-AC-3210

Introduction

The Controlsoft® SOLO™ is a complete standalone single
door access control system for use with Controlsoft
Proximity Cards or Fobs. This low cost controller has a
three digit LED display and two push buttons which are
used to program the system.

The SOLO is supplied with one reader head, suitable for
indoor and outdoor use. An optional second reader head
can be connected to provide IN and OUT readers.

Three versions are available:

CS-AC-3210 = Controller with Mullion reader
CS-AC-3210-V = Controller with Vandal Resistant reader
CS-AC-3210-P = Controller with Panel Mount reader

Technical Specications

Power: 12V to 24V (ac or dc).
Current: 100mA @ 12V with 1 reader head.
Readers: One or two compatible reader heads:

CS-AC-3211 Mullion
CS-AC-3212 Vandal Resistant or
CS-AC-3213 Panel Mount.
Inputs: Normally Open Door Contact / Normally Open Fire Alarm / Normally Open
Request to Exit (REX) button.

Outputs: Lock / Siren.
Display: Indicates the status of the controller for programming.
Buttons: Used to program the door controller.
Jumper: Congures the controller for One or Two readers.
Users: Up to 999

Step 1. Install the Controller

Separate the cover from the base.

Using the base as a template, mark the 3 mounting points top right, top left and
bottom centre and any cable entry holes. Drill and plug the holes (if required) and
mount the base.

Install the reader according to the instructions supplied with the reader.

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SOLO - Connecting Readers / Power

Step 2: Connect Reader Heads

The reader heads connect to the terminal block positions 9 to 13, as shown in the
diagram below. If wiring 2 reader heads, simply wire them in parallel as shown:

Connection

Position Colour Function

9 Black Ground

10 Red Power (5v)

11 Blue Buzzer

12 Green Data +

13 Yellow Data -

NOTE: If the length of the ‘pigtail’ needs to be extended, it is important to use
screened, non-twisted cable, such as Belden 9536. The length of cable between

the controller and the reader head MUST NOT exceed 15 metres.

A jumper labelled “CTR3” on the circuit board congures the SOLO to operate with
either one or two reader heads. The default position is with the link tted to one pin
which congures the controller for 1 reader head.

To use two reader heads, remove the jumper and t it

across both pins as shown.

NOTE: If this jumper is not in the correct position, the system may experience
seemingly random or intermittent problems.

Step 3: Connect a Power Supply

Power is connected to the SOLO via terminal blocks 14
and 15 as shown in the diagram opposite:

The SOLO is compatible with 12V or 24V power supplies,
either ac or dc, although 12V dc is the most commonly
used.

NOTE: We recommend that, for consistency, you wire
the power connections as shown. The SOLO,
however, is designed such that accidental
reversal of these connections will not damage
the controller board.

SOLO - Connecting Inputs / Outputs

Step 4: Connect Inputs

The SOLO has two inputs used for:

• A Normally Open Door Contact / Normally Open
Request to Exit (REX) button.

• A Normally Open relay from a Fire Alarm panel.

The Door Contact and REX are wired in parallel between
terminal block 1 and terminal block 2

NOTE: The door contacts and Request to Exit button
MUST use Normally Open contacts.

NOTE: The Request to Exit button and readers cannot be
used for approximately 1 second after the door re-locks.

A Fire Alarm relay can be connected between
terminal blocks 1 and 8. The Fire Alarm Panel
must provide voltage free normally open
contacts

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Step 5: Connect Outputs

The SOLO has two relay outputs, one for the electric door lock and the other for an
alarm siren.

Maglock: An electromagnetic lock is
normally energised to keep the door
locked. Use the ‘Common’ (terminal
block 7 marked Com) and ‘Normally
Closed’ (terminal block 6 marked N/C)
contacts to connect to the maglock.

Activation of the Normally Closed
Breakglass will remove power from
the Maglock to ensure that the door is
released in an emergency.

ALWAYS t a MOV across the coil

of the maglock to prevent Back EMF from damaging the SOLO.

See next page for connecting a Door Strike Lock

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SOLO - Connecting Outputs

Door Strike: A ‘door strike’ is
normally de-energised to keep the
door locked. Use the ‘Common’
(terminal block 7 marked Com) and
‘Normally Open’ (terminal block 5
marked N/O) contacts to connect to
the door strike.

Activation of the Normally Open
Breakglass applies power to the
door strike to ensure that the door is
released in an emergency.

ALWAYS t a MOV across the coil

of the door strike to prevent Back EMF from damaging the SOLO.

Siren: Use the Alarm Relay Normally

Open (terminal blocks 3 marked N/O)
and Common (terminal block 4 marked
Com) contacts to activate a siren if

the door is left open or if there is a re

alarm. The siren is wired as shown
opposite:

SOLO - Programming

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Step 6: Program the SOLO

ENROL MASTER CARD

The Master Card is used to access all the programming functions of the SOLO.

Warning: When enrolling the Master Card, the controller will be reset to its
factory default condition and ALL USERS WILL BE PERMANENTLY REMOVED
FROM MEMORY. It is important, therefore, that you enrol the Master Card
before doing anything else.

Press and hold the S2 button, then press and hold the
S1 button at the same time. When the controller
beeps 3 times, release both buttons and the display will show

This indicates that the SOLO is now in ‘Enrol Master Card’ mode. Hold the Master
Card supplied against a reader until the controller beeps 3 times. The controller has
now enrolled the Master Card, ended the enrolment mode and is ready for normal
operation.

NOTE: When pressing S2 and S1, if the display shows t1, release both buttons

and wait 30 seconds for the display to clear, then try again.

ENROL USERS

Present the Master Card to a reader for approximately 5 seconds until the controller
beeps once and then three times. This signies the ‘Enrol User’
mode. The controller displays a single dot in the centre of the display

Remove the Master Card and present a new user card until the controller beeps once,
indicating that it has enrolled the card.
Keep presenting new cards to enrol them until all the required user cards have been
enrolled (999 total). If presenting a card causes the controller to beep three times,
no more cards can be enrolled.

The controller will exit this mode after 30 seconds of inactivity, indicated by 3 beeps.

In the normal operating mode, pressing button S2 will display the number of the last

card used (e.g. 016 for user 16).

It is important to keep a record of who has which card and the relevant user
number, as it may be necessary to remove the user from the system in the
future. A table has been provided at the end of this manual to record this
information.

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REMOVE USERS

To remove one or more users, present the Master Card to a reader until the controller
beeps once and then three times.

Press and hold button S1 and the display will show the user number

Repeatedly press button S1 to step up through the user numbers, or hold it down to
scroll faster. Release the button when the required user number is displayed.

Press button S2, the controller beeps and the number changes to ---. The
selected user has now been removed from the memory

The SOLO has 2 timers for door control as described below:

001

DOOR RELEASE TIME

This is the duration that the door remains unlocked following presentation of a valid
card. This duration can be adjusted from 1 seconds (default) up to 9 seconds in
intervals of 1 second.

DOOR OPEN ALARM DURATION

If a door contact is tted and the door is left open for too long, the controller can

generate an alarm condition and activate the siren. This duration can be adjusted
from 30 seconds (default) up to 4 minutes 30 seconds in intervals of 30 seconds.

Program Timers

Press and release button S1. The display will show t1. This indicates the default
Door Release Time of 1 second.

Press and release button S1 again to increment the setting to
Continue to the maximum setting of t9 (9 seconds).
NOTE: The display t- indicates a special operating mode for interfacing to other

equipment, whereby the door relay is pulsed for 150ms.

When the desired time is shown on the display, either progress to the Door Open
Alarm Duration (see below), or end programming mode by leaving the controller until
it beeps 3 times and the display clears.
To program the Door Open Alarm Duration, press and release button S2 and the

display changes to A1. This indicates the default duration of 30 seconds.
Press button S2 to increment the setting to A2 (1 minute).
Continue to press S2 up to the maximum setting of A9 (4 minutes 30 seconds).

When the desired Door Open Alarm Duration is shown on the display, end
programming mode by leaving the controller until it beeps 3 times and the display
clears.

t2 (2 seconds).

Important! A door open alarm can only be generated if a door contact is tted to the

system.

Programming Summary

SOLO - Programming Guide

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Enrol Master Card

Enrolling a Master Card resets the
controller back to Factory Defaults
and deletes all users

Enrol Users Present Master Card to reader for ~ 5

Remove Users Present Master Card to reader for ~ 5

Door Release Time

Door Open Alarm
Duration

Press and hold the S2 button, then press
and hold the S1 button at the same time.
Beep beep beep
Release both buttons and display will
show:

Present Master Card to reader.

seconds Beep, beep beep beep
Present new card beep
Present another new card beep
Present another new card beep etc

seconds Beep, beep beep beep
Press & hold S1 beep beep beep

Repeatedly press S1 until required user
number shown

Press and hold S2 beep ---

Press S1
Press S1 t2 = 2 seconds etc. up to
Press S1 t9 = 9 seconds

Press S2 A1 = 30 seconds (Default)
Press S2 A2 = 1 minute etc. up to
Press S2 A9 = 4 minutes 30 seconds

t1 = 1 second (Default)

001

View user number for any card In normal operating mode, present card

to reader to open door, user number is
briey shown on the display.
Press button S2 to view number of last
card used.

IMPORTANT

If you lose your Master Card, learning a new one will reset the

Please record the number of your Master Card below, to allow a

SOLO to its factory default condition, and

ALL USERS WILL BE DELETED.

replacement to be ordered if the original is lost:

SOLO - User List

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User No Name User No Name

Please feel free to photocopy this page to record further users

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