CS iKey Installation Manual

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iKey Interface

iKey Interface

Installation Guide

General

The CS Technologies iKey Interface is a small, low-cost
interface between the CS Technologies ‘iKey’ and a wide
range of security equipment. It produces either ‘Wiegand’,
‘Clock and Data’ or ‘RS232’ output.

Inside each iKey is an encrypted site code and card number,
together with a reader ID. Each iKey is guaranteed to be
unique world-wide, ensuring extremely high security.

The iKey Interface verifies the validity of the key which is
being presented to the reader, and if it is a valid key for that
site (i.e. has a valid reader ID) transmits a Site Code and Card
Number as either

- a standard 26-bit Wiegand string (8-bit site code plus 16-

bit card number, or

- a 10-digit BCD-format ABA-encoded clock and data

string (track 2 magstripe format) (5 digit site code, 5 digi t
card number), or

- a 10-digit RS232 string terminated with a carriage

return/line feed at 9600 baud (5 digit site code, 5 digit
card number)

The Interface can be used to interface to any access control,
alarm or RS232 host system which supports industry-standard
data formats. This is achieved in conjunction with complete
security because of the unique reader ID which provides an
additional layer of security.

With the Interface the durability, long-life, low cost and
convenience of the iKey and its stainless steel reader can be
linked with any other suitable security system, without
compromising security in any way.

Features

 Dedicated single-purpose controller; no programming

necessary.

 Easy installation
 On-board links select either wiegand, clock-and-data or

RS232 output

 The interface has an internal ID number which must

match that in all keys presented to it for them to be
recognised. Once this ID is validated then the sitecode
and card number within the key is sent to the host. In this
way the relatively low-security Wiegand format is
transformed to an extremely high security, encrypted and
traceable format.

 Requires iKeys programmed in CS Technologies format.
 Operates from 12VDC or 5VDC supplied by security

panel; no additional power supply requi red

 Allows the durable iKey and reader to be used with other

security panels or serial hosts in standard format.

 Extremely reliable operation
 100% Australian made and designed

Specifications

Power supply 12VDC or 5VDC
Current Consumption 50mA max (interface only)
Temperature range

0°C to 70°C
Humidity range 0 to 95% relative noncondensing
Dimensions Box: 86x66x30mm

Board: 80x60x28mm
Shipping weight 300g
Housing High impact ABS plastic box

with bulkhead mounting lugs
Reader interface Silicon Key (one-wire) interface
Output

The encoded sitecode
and card number are
transmitted from the
interface only if the key
is valid for that reader,
verified by an encoded
unique ID.

Link-selectable

a) Standard 26-bit Wiegand

format (LK5 link on). Start
bit, 8 bit sitecode, 16-bit card
number, stop bit

b) Mag-stripe (ABA) format

(LK5 link off). Start sentinel,
5 digit site code, 5 digit card
number, end sentinel.

c) RS232 format (JP3 link on). 5

digit site code, 5 digit card
number, 9600 baud, no
handshaking, CR/LF
terminated.

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iKey Interface

Cable Types

Function Cable

Silicon Key reader to interface 4-core UTP (Cat 5 preferred). Up to 20m
Interface to security panel or host 7/0.20 6-core screened cable. Up to 100m

Installation Procedure

Mounting the converter:

The iKey interface should be mounted in a convenient
location. Removing the base of the box will release the circuit
board which can be terminated. To mount the box, make all
connections first then replace the base of the box and mount
the box using the two ‘bulkhead’ mounting tabs on the top and
bottom of the box.

Connecting the Silicon Key reader:

The reader has four wires. Two are for the touch probe, and
connect to the interface (black wire = GND, white wire =
IN1). The other two wires are for the LED. The red wire
connects to +5V and the blue wire connects to IN2.

Connecting to the host panel:

The output from the interface is either Wiegand (LK5 link
on), clock and data (LK5 link off) or RS232 (JP3 link on).
Ensure that the security panel and the converter have a
common reference by connecting GND on the converter to 0V
on the panel. Connect the converter +5V to the reader power
out +5V on the panel.

For a wiegand format output, IN3 = DATA0 and IN4 =
DATA1.
For a clock and data format output, IN3 = CLK and IN4 =
DATA.
For an RS232 format output, IN4 = TX
Many security panels or hosts also have the ability to drive a
LED on the reader. Connect the LED output on the panel to
IN2 on the controller (where the LED wire from the reader
terminates).

Configuring the interface:

a) Select the data format to be transmitted by the interface

by setting LK5 to ON for wiegand format, OFF for clock­and-data format or JP3 ON for RS232 format.

b) [Only if not factory-set]. The internal reader ID must

be set by connecting a link at LK1 with JP3 removed.

When there is a link here the red LED on the controller
should flash quickly. Touching a valid CS Technologies
iKey to the reader will cause the internal ID to be set to
match the key, and the interface will beep very quickly
twice. Now the link can be removed and the reader will
recognise keys with that same internal ID.

Before powering up the interface board:

 Unit installed in dry, secure location
 Field wiring installed
 Connections to security panel verified
 Connections to Silicon Key reader verified
 No short to earth on any input or output

After powering up the interface:

 Controller beeps three times
 LED1 (Power) on
 LED2 (Heartbeat) flashing slowly
 [Only if not factory-set]. Set the reader ID to match your

keys by putting a link on LK1 and removing JP3 link.
LED2 should flash faster, and touching a key will make
the interface beep twice. Then remove the LK1 link. Only
keys with that valid reader ID will work at the reader.

Operational check:

 Present a silicon key at the reader. The serial number

should be transmitted in the format selected by LK5/JP3.
Verify that a read has occurred on the host panel.

 With the LED drive disconnected from the security panel,

the interface will drive the LED on the silicon key.
Operation of the reader LED indicates the following
conditions:

a) When a key with the same re ader ID is presented

at the reader the reader LED will flash twice.

b) When a key with a different reader ID is

presented at the reader the reader LED will flash
3 times

c) When a key which is not in any recognised

format is presented at the reader the reader LED
will flash once.

 The system will also beep quickly twice for any valid

read, or once for a key which is not programmed or has
the wrong internal ID.

Troubleshooting:

 Check power connection to controller polarity and

voltage

 Check reader cabling.
 Check LK5/JP3 link setting is correct
 Check for wiegand that IN3 is connected to the DATA0

input on the panel, and IN4 is connected to the DATA1
input on the panel.

Signing Off

iKey Interface installed and all checks completed: Date:

Location: