IEI Integration ACT-457A User Manual

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ACT-457A Panel PC

IEI Technology Corp.

MODEL:

ACT-457A

Panel PC with Touch Screen and 500 MHz Alchemy AU1250

Gigabit Ethernet, 2 USB, Audio, RS-232/422/485, SATA

IP64 Protection, RoHS Compliant

User Manual

Rev. 1.01 – 15 December 2009

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Revision

Date Version Changes

15 December 2009 1.02 Changed rear panel screw picture in Figure 4-1

15 December 2009 1.01 Added some I/O installation notes and warnings

Changed RFID setup

30 September 2009 1.00 Initial release

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1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................... 1

1.1 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................... 2

1.2 FEATURES................................................................................................................... 2

1.3 APPLICATIONS............................................................................................................ 3

1.4 EXTERNAL OVERVIEW................................................................................................ 4

1.5 INTERNAL PARTS ........................................................................................................ 6

1.6 SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................... 7

1.7 DIMENSIONS............................................................................................................... 9

2 INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................... 12

2.1 UNPACKING.............................................................................................................. 13

2.2 PACKING LIST........................................................................................................... 14

2.3 INST ALLATION AND CONFIGURATION STEPS............................................................. 15

2.4 REAR PANEL REMOVAL............................................................................................ 15

2.5 SD CARD INSTALLATION .......................................................................................... 16

2.6 SYSTEM POWER ....................................................................................................... 17

2.6.1 ATX Power Mode (Default) ............................................................................. 17

2.6.2 AT Power Mode................................................................................................ 17

2.7 MOUNTING THE SYSTEM .......................................................................................... 17

2.7.1 Wall Mounting.................................................................................................. 17

2.7.2 In-wall Mounting ............................................................................................. 20

2.7.3 Arm Mounting ..................................................................................................23

2.8 BOTTOM PANEL CONNECTORS ................................................................................. 25

2.8.1 LAN Connection............................................................................................... 25

2.8.2 Serial Device Connection ................................................................................ 25

2.8.3 USB Device Connection................................................................................... 26

2.8.4 Digital I/O Installation .................................................................................... 27

3 RFID READER............................................................................................................ 30

3.1 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................... 31

3.2 INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................... 31

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RF320 INTERFACE OVERVIEW.................................................................................. 31

3.3

3.4 SERIAL PORT (COM) SETTINGS ............................................................................... 32

3.5 RF320 COMMANDS.................................................................................................. 33

3.5.1 Read Block....................................................................................................... 34

3.5.2 Write Block....................................................................................................... 35

3.5.3 Set Mifare Parameter....................................................................................... 36

3.5.4 Get Mifare Parameter...................................................................................... 38

3.5.5 Set RF320 Mode............................................................................................... 39

4 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................... 41

4.1 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE INTRODUCTION .................................................................. 42

4.2

ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 42

4.3 TURN OFF THE POWER.............................................................................................. 43

4.4 REAR PANEL REMOVAL............................................................................................ 43

4.5 REPLACING COMPONENTS........................................................................................ 44

4.5.1 SD Card Replacement...................................................................................... 44

4.5.2 Motherboard Replacement............................................................................... 44

A EXTERNAL CONNECTOR PINOUTS................................................................... 45

A.1 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................ 46

A.2 DIGITAL I/O CONNECTOR........................................................................................ 46

A.3 EXTERNAL SATA CONNECTOR................................................................................ 46

A.4 LAN CONNECTOR................................................................................................... 46

POWER CONNECTOR................................................................................................ 47

A.5

A.6 SERIAL PORT CONNECTOR (COM1)........................................................................ 47

A.7 SERIAL PORT CONNECTOR (COM3)........................................................................ 47

A.8 USB CONNECTORS.................................................................................................. 48

B TERMINOLOGY........................................................................................................ 49

C WATCHDOG TIMER ................................................................................................ 53

D HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE......................................................... 56

D.1 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE TABLE FOR IPB PRODUCTS CERTIFIED AS

ROHS COMPLIANT UNDER 2002/95/EC WITHOUT MERCURY ....................................... 57

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List of Figures

Figure 1-1: ACT-457A.....................................................................................................................2

Figure 1-2: Front View....................................................................................................................4

Figure 1-3: Front View (Faceplate Removed) ..............................................................................5

Figure 1-4: Rear Panel VESA Mounting Holes.............................................................................5

Figure 1-5: Bottom I/O....................................................................................................................6

Figure 1-6: Top I/O..........................................................................................................................6

Figure 1-7: CompactFlash® Card Slot..........................................................................................6

Figure 1-8: Front Dimensions........................................................................................................9

Figure 1-9: Front Dimensions......................................................................................................10

Figure 1-10: Cutout Dimensions.................................................................................................11

Figure 2-1: Rear Panel Retention Screws ..................................................................................15

Figure 2-2: SD Card Slot Cover Location...................................................................................16

Figure 2-3: SD Card Installation..................................................................................................16

Figure 2-4: Wall-mounting Bracket.............................................................................................18

Figure 2-5: Chassis Support Screws..........................................................................................19

Figure 2-6: Secure the ACT-457A................................................................................................20

Figure 2-7: Cut Foam Tape ..........................................................................................................20

Figure 2-8: Attach Foam Tape.....................................................................................................21

Figure 2-9: Foam Tape Installed..................................................................................................21

Figure 2-10: ACT-457A Panel Opening.......................................................................................22

Figure 2-11: Tighten the In-wall Mounting Screws....................................................................23

Figure 2-12: Faceplate Installation..............................................................................................23

Figure 2-13: ACT-457A Arm Mounting Retention Screw Holes...............................................24

Figure 2-14: LAN Connection......................................................................................................25

Figure 2-15: Serial Device Connector.........................................................................................26

Figure 2-16: USB Device Connection.........................................................................................27

Figure 2-17: Digital I/O Cable Installation ..................................................................................29

Figure 3-1: RFID Interface Overview...........................................................................................31

Figure 3-2: RF320 COM Port Settings.........................................................................................33

Figure 3-3: Read Block.................................................................................................................34

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Figure 3-4: Write Block ................................................................................................................36

Figure 3-5: Set Mifare Parameter ................................................................................................37

Figure 3-6: Get Mifare Parameter................................................................................................38

Figure 3-7: Set RF-320 Mode.......................................................................................................40

Figure 4-1: Rear Panel Retention Screws ..................................................................................43

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List of Tables

Table 1-1: System Specifications..................................................................................................8

Table 2-1: Packing List.................................................................................................................14

Table 3-1: RFID Interface Overview ............................................................................................32

Table 3-2: RF320 COM Port Settings..........................................................................................32

Table 3-3: Read Block Raw Data Format....................................................................................35

Table 3-4: Read Block Response Format...................................................................................35

Table 3-5: Write Block Raw Data Format ...................................................................................36

Table 3-6: Write Block Response Format ..................................................................................36

Table 3-7: Set Mifare Parameter Raw Data Format ...................................................................37

Table 3-8: Set Mifare Parameter Response Format ..................................................................38

Table 3-9: Get Mifare Parameter Raw Data Format...................................................................39

Table 3-10: Get Mifare Parameter Response Format................................................................39

Table 3-11: Set RF320 Mode Raw Data Format .........................................................................40

Table 3-12: Set RF320 Mode Response Format ........................................................................40

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Chapter

1 Introduction

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1.1 Introduction

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Figure 1-1: ACT-457A

The ACT-457A is an 500 MHz Alchemy AU1250 powered access control terminal with a RFID reader and a rich variety of functions. The ACT-457A is designed for easy and simplified integration in to access control applications.

The system comes with 256 MB DDR memory ensuring smooth data throughputs with reduced bottlenecks and fast system access.

Two serial ports and two external USB 2.0 ports ensure simplified connectivity to a variety of external peripheral devices. Wi-Fi capabilities and an RJ-45 Ethernet connector ensure smooth connection of the system to an external network.

1.2 Features

The ACT-457A features the following:

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 5.7" screen with 4-wire resistive type touch screen

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 500 MHz Alchemy AU1250 system processor  Built-in RFID reader supports Mifare card and EM card read/write  256 MB DDR memory preinstalled  802.11 b/g wireless module  One RS-232 port and one RS-232/422/485 port  Two USB 2.0 ports (one on bottom rear I/O and one behind front cover plate)  SD card slot  Provides RFID configuration tool to read or write Mifare tags and EM tags  Built-in digital camera and microphone  Built-in stereo speakers  IP64 compliant front panel  RoHS compliance

1.3 Applications

The ACT-457A is designed for the following applications.

 Door access  Time attendance  Cashless payment terminal  Parking access control

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1.4 External Overview

The diagrams below detail all the parts and connectors on the ACT-457A.

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Figure 1-2: Front View

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Figure 1-3: Front View (Faceplate Removed)

Figure 1-4: Rear Panel VESA Mounting Holes

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Figure 1-5: Bottom I/O

Figure 1-6: Top I/O

Figure 1-7: CompactFlash® Card Slot

1.5 Internal Parts

The ACT-457A has the following components installed internally:

 1 x Motherboard  1 x 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM SO-DIMM  1 x Wireless module  1 x RFID reader  2 x Speakers  1 x Digital camera

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 2 x Microphones

1.6 Specifications

The technical specifications for the ACT-457A system are listed in Table 1-1.

Specification ACT-457A

LCD Size 5.7" Max. Resolution 640 x 480 Brightness 640 x 480 cd/m2 Contrast Ratio 300:1 LCD Color 262K Pixel Pitch (mm) 0.06 mm x 0.18 mm Viewing Angle (H-V) 140/100 Backlight MTBF 25000 SBC Model ACTMB-AU1250-R10 CPU 500 MHz Alchemy AU1250 Memory 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM SO-DIMM (system max. 2

GB) LAN Two Realtek RTL8111CP PCIe GbE Controllers SSD CF Type II HDD One 2.5” SATA HDD bay Watchdog Timer Software Programmable supports 1 sec. ~ 255

sec. system reset Audio ALC888 HD Audio codec

AMP 2.0 W + AMP 2.0 W (built-in stereo speakers) Expansion One PCIe Mini card slot (for wireless LAN 802.11

b/g module) Camera and MIC Built-in 300 K pixel camera and microphone RFID Supports MIFARE and EM RFID

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Specification ACT-457A

Construction Material ABS + PC plastic front frame

Aluminum alloy chassis Front Panel Color Blue and White Mounting 75 mm x 75 mm Dimensions (W x H x D) (mm) 207 mm x 214 mm x 44.9 mm Operation Temperature 0ºC ~ 45ºC Storage temperature -20ºC ~ 60ºC Net weight 0.7 kg IP level (front panel) IP64 Safety & EMC CE / FCC / CB / CCC Touch Screen 4-wire resistive type

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Power input 12 V Power Consumption 8.5 W I/O Ports and Switches

(Rear Panel)

Table 1-1: System Specifications

One 12 V DC power jack

One Power switch

One RS-232 COM port

One RS-232/422/485 COM port

One RJ-45 LAN connectors

Two USB 2.0 ports (one under front panel)

One Reset button

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1.7 Dimensions

The dimensions of the ACT-457A are shown below.

Figure 1-8: Front Dimensions

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Figure 1-9: Front Dimensions

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Figure 1-10: Cutout Dimensions

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Chapter

2 Installation

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2.1 Unpacking

To unpack the access control terminal, follow the steps below:

WARNING!

The front side LCD screen has a protective plastic cover stuck to the screen. Only remove the plastic cover after the ACT-457A has been properly installed. This ensures the screen is protected during the installation process.

Step 1: Use box cutters, a knife or a sharp pair of scissors that seals the top side of the

external (second) box.

Step 2: Open the external (second) box.

Step 3: Use box cutters, a knife or a sharp pair of scissors that seals the top side of the

internal (first) box.

Step 4: Lift the monitor out of the boxes.

Step 5: Remove both polystyrene ends, one from each side.

Step 6: Pull the plastic cover off the ACT-457A.

Step 7: Make sure all the components listed in the pa cking list are present. Step 0:

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2.2 Packing List

The ACT-457A access control terminal is shipped with the following compone nts:

Quantity Item Image

1 ACT-457A

1 Screw set

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1 Power adapter

1 Power cord

1 Touch pen

1 User manual CD and driver CD

1 Mini jumper pack (2.0 mm)

Table 2-1: Packing List

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If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the distributor or sales representative immediately.

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2.3 Installation and Configuration Steps

The following installation steps must be followed.

Step 1: Unpack the ACT-457A

Step 2: Install SD card (if not pre-installed)

Step 3: Configure the system

Step 4: Connect peripheral devices to the bottom panel of the ACT-457A.

Step 5: Mount the ACT-457A Step 0:

2.4 Rear Panel Removal

To access the jumpers and connectors, the rear panel must be removed.

Step 1: Place the ACT-457A monit or sid e down on a flat surface.

Step 2: Remove the rear panel screws and lift the back cover off. Step 0:

Figure 2-1: Rear Panel Retention Screws

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2.5 SD Card Installation

The ACT-457A has a single SD card slot. To install the SD card, follow the steps below.

Step 1: Locate the SD card cover on the rear panel.

Step 2: Remove the screw and lift the cover off.

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Figure 2-2: SD Card Slot Cover Location

Step 3: Insert the SD card into the card slot indicated below .

Figure 2-3: SD Card Installation

Step 4: Put the cover back on. Replace the cover and fasten the screw. Step 0:

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2.6 System Power

The system can be run in the AT power mode or the ATX power mode. Both these power modes are described below.

2.6.1 ATX Power Mode (Default)

With the ATX mode selected, the ACT-457A panel PC goes in a standby mode when it is turned off. The panel PC can be easily turned on via network or a power switch in standby mode. Remote power control is perfect for advertising applications since the broadcasting time for each panel PC can be set individually and cont rolled remotely . Other possible application includes

 Security surveillance  Point-of-Sale (POS)  Advertising terminal

2.6.2 AT Power Mode

With the AT mode selected, the power is controlled by a central power unit rather than a power switch. The ACT-457A panel PC turns on automatically when the power is connected. The AT mode benefits a production line to control multiple panel PCs from a central management center and other applications including:

 ATM  Self-service kiosk  Plant environment monitoring system  Factory automation platform  Manufacturing shop flow

2.7 Mounting the System

The ACT-457A supports the mounting methods shown in the subsections bel ow.

2.7.1 Wall Mounting

To mount the ACT-457A onto the wall, please follow the steps below.

Step 1: Select the location on the wall for the wall-mounting bracket.

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Step 2: Carefully mark the locations of the four screw holes in the bracket on the wall.

Step 3: Drill four pilot holes at the marked locations on the wall for the bracket retention

screws.

Step 4: Align the wall-mounting bracket screw holes with the pilot holes.

Step 5: Secure the mounting-bracket to the wall by inserting the retention screws into

the four pilot holes and tightening them (Figure 2-4).

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Figure 2-4: Wall-mounting Bracket

Step 6: Insert the four monitor mounting screws provided in the wall mounting kit into the

four screw holes on the real panel of the ACT-457A and tighten until the screw shank is secured against the rear panel (Figure 2-5).

Step 7: Align the mou

bracket.

Step 8: Carefully insert the screws through the holes and gently pull the monitor

downwards until the ACT-457A rests securely in the slotted holes (Figure 2-5).

re that all four of the mounting screws fit snuggly into their respective

Ensu slotted holes.

nting screws on the rear panel with the mounting holes on the

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Figure 2-5: Chassis Support Screws

NOTE:

In the diagram below the bracket is already installed on the wall.

Step 9: Secure the ACT-457A by fastening the retention screw of the wall-mounting

bracket. (Figure 2-6).Step 0:

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Figure 2-6: Secure the ACT-457A

2.7.2 In-wall Mounting

To mount the ACT-457A into a wall follow the directions below.

Step 1: Place the ACT-457A face down on a flat surface.

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Figure 2-7: Cut Foam Tape

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Step 2: Cut the adhesive foam tape as shown above.

Figure 2-8: Attach Foam Tape

Step 3: Attach the adhesive foam tape to the edge of rear panel of the ACT-457A (see

Figure 2-8). Make sure the adhesive tape does not cover the screw holes as

hown below.

Figure 2-9: Foam Tape Installed

Step 4: Select the position on the wall to mount the flat panel PC.

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Step 5: Cut out hole with the dimensions shown below. Take care that the wall section

that is cut out is no larger than the suggested cut out size.

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Figure 2-10: ACT-457A Panel Opening

Step 6: Slide the ACT-457A through the hole until the frame is flush against the wall.

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Step 7: Tighten the screws that pass through the wall mounting screw holes until the

screws are firmly secured to the wall.

Figure 2-11: Tighten the In-wall Mounting Screws

Step 8: Install the faceplate. Snap faceplate onto the ACT-457A frame.Step 0:

Figure 2-12: Faceplate Installation

2.7.3 Arm Mounting

The ACT-457A can be mounted on a VESA compliant 75 mm x 75 mm connector.

Step 1: The arm is a separately purchased item. Please correctly mount the arm onto

the surface it uses as a base. To do this, refer to the installation documentation that came with the mounting arm.

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NOTE:

When purchasing the arm please ensure it has a 75 mm x 75 mm mounting hole pattern. Only this mounting size will support the ACT-457A.

Step 2: Once the mounting arm has been firmly attached to the surface, lift the flat p anel

PC onto the interface pad of the mounting arm.

Step 3: Align the retention screw holes on the mounting arm interface with those in the

flat panel PC. The ACT-457A arm mount retention screw holes are shown in

Figure 2-13.

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Figure 2-13: ACT-457A Arm Mounting Retention Screw Holes

Step 4: Secure the flat panel PC to the interface pad by inserting four retention screws

through the bottom of the mounting arm interface pad and into the flat panel

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2.8 Bottom Panel Connectors

Before operating the ACT-457A, connect the peripheral devices listed below.

2.8.1 LAN Connection

There are two external RJ-45 LAN connectors. The RJ-45 connectors enable connection to an external network. To connect a LAN cable with an RJ-45 connector, please follow the instructions below.

Step 1: Locate the RJ-45 connectors on the bottom panel of the ACT-457A.

Step 2: Align the connectors. Align the RJ-45 connector on the LAN cable with one of

the RJ-45 connectors on the bottom panel of the ACT-457A. See Figure 2-14.

Figure 2-14: LAN Connection

Step 3: Insert the LAN cable RJ-45 connector. Once aligned, gently insert the LAN

cable RJ-45 connector into the onboard RJ-45 connector. Step 0:

2.8.2 Serial Device Connection

The ACT-457A has two male DB-9 connectors on the bottom panel for serial devices to be connected. Follow the steps below to connect a serial device to the ACT-457A POS system.

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Step 1: Locate the DB-9 connector. The location of the DB-9 connector is shown in

Chapter 2.

Step 2: Insert the serial connector. Insert the DB-9 connector of a serial device into

the DB-9 connector on the bottom panel. See Figure 2-15.

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Figure 2-15: Serial Device Connector

Step 3: Secure the connector. Secure the serial device connector to the external

interface by tightening the two retention screws on either side of the connector.

2.8.3 USB Device Connection

There are four external USB 2.0 connectors. All connectors are perpendicular to the ACT-457A. To connect a USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 device, please follow the instructions below.

Step 1: Located the USB connectors. The locations of the USB connectors are shown

in Chapter 2.

Step 2: Align the connectors. Align the USB device connector with one of the

connectors on the bottom panel. See Figure 2-16.

Step 0:

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Figure 2-16: USB Device Connection

Step 3: Insert the device connector. Once aligned, gently insert the USB device

connector into the onboard connector. Step 0:

2.8.4 Digital I/O Installation

WARNING:

1. Power off before wiring

2. Do not connect external power when using the internal 12 V power

3. Do not touch terminals while power is on. Risk of shock

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CAUTION:

1. Digital input A. The system includes a digital input power source B. Digital input must be less than 50 VDC

2. Relay output A. Do not exceed maximum contact capacity, limits listed below 240 VAC @ 10 A 120 VAC @ 12 A 28 VDC @ 10 A B. Total current consumed by peripherals must be < 1 A C. Relay signal can affect digital input signal, space cables apart D. Do not connect peripherals with unknown specifications E. Do not connect unrated/untested external power supplies

The digital I/O port connects to door sensors and alarms. To connect the wires from the sensor or alarm to the ACT-457A, follow the directions below.

Step 1: Strip 5 mm of cable housing from the end of the cable.

Step 2: Loosen the screw.

Step 3: Position the cable.

Step 4: Tighten the screw to hold the cable in place. Step 0:

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Figure 2-17: Digital I/O Cable Installation

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Chapter

3 RFID Reader

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3.1 Introduction

The RFID tool is used to configure Mifare cards and EM cards.

3.2 Installation

The RF320 RFID application must be installed from the storage card. To install the software, follow the steps below.

Step 1: Run the installation file at "\\Storage Card\Apps\RF320.exe"

Step 2: To launch the RF320, click Start menu  Program File  IEI  RF320.Step 0:

3.3 RF320 Interface Overview

Figure 3-1: RFID Interface Overview

Label Description

COM Port Settings and Activation Area

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Label Description

Allows the user to select the serial port used by the ACT-457A to communicate with the RFID reader module.

Commands Area Shows various request options for user to select.

Data Input Area The data input area is where the user enters block number, key, key data, and other information required by certain commands.

Raw Data Display Area Shows all communication logs and responses of the executed commands.

EM Card ID Display Area Displays the EM card ID when the EM card is detected.

Mifare Card ID Display Area Displays the Mifare card ID when the Mifare card is detected.

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Error Code Display Area

Shows the error message when an error occurs.

Table 3-1: RFID Interface Overview

3.4 Serial Port (COM) Settings

After launching the RF320 RFID tool, the COM port settings have to be set correctly to enable the communication with the built-in RFID reader. Please follow the information below to setup the COM port settings.

Model COM Port Baud Rate

ACT-457A COM 2 19200

Table 3-2: RF320 COM Port Settings

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Figure 3-2: RF320 COM Port Settings

NOTE:

If the Hyper Terminal is used for communication, please setup the port properties as shown below.

Bits per second: 19200 Data bits: 8 Parity: None Stop bits: 1 Flow control: None

3.5 RF320 Commands

The RF320 provides five commands, including:

 Read Block: read the block data from the Mifare/EM card  Write Block: write the block data into the Mifare/EM card  Set Mifare Parameter  Get Mifare Parameter  Set RF320 Mode

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The following sections describe how to use these commands.

3.5.1 Read Block

To read the block data from a Mifare card, please follow the steps below.

Step 1: Select Read Block in the command area (Figure 3-3).

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Step 2: Config

Step 3: Click the Execute b

ure the data, including block, key, key data and time out (Figure 3-3).

port (Figure 3-3). the format listed in Table 3-3 and Table 3-4. Step 0:

The raw data of this command shows in the Raw Dat a area in

utton to execute the command through the selected serial

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Figure 3-3: Read Block

Field Command Block KEY KEY Data Time Out End

Digit 2 2 1 12 2 1

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Field Command Block KEY KEY Data Time Out End

Data RB 00~63 A/B 000000000000

Table 3-3: Read Block Raw Data Format

Status (2 digits) Block Data (32 digits) END (2 digits)

OK 32 bits (Hex) CR,LF (0x0d,0x0a) ER Error Code (3 digits) CR,LF (0x0d,0x0a)

Table 3-4: Read Block Response Format

3.5.2 Write Block

To write the block data into a Mifare card, please follow the steps below.

Step 1: Select Write Block in the command area (Figure 3-4).

Step 2: Config

00~99 ︴(Hex) FFFFFFFFFFFF

ure the data, including block, key, key data, time out and data

(Second)

CR (0x0d)

(Figure 3-4).

Step 3: Click the Execute b

port (Figure 3-4). the format listed in Table 3-5 and Table 3-6. Step 0:

The raw data of this command shows in the Raw Dat a area in

utton to execute the command through the selected serial

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Figure 3-4: Write Block

Field Command Block KEY KEY Data Time Out Block Data End

Digit 2 2 1 12 2 32 1 Data WB 00~63 A/B 000000000000

Table 3-5: Write Block Raw Data Format

Status (2 digits) Block Data END (2 digits)

OK Null CR,LF (0x0d,0x0a) ER Error Code (3 digits) CR,LF (0x0d,0x0a)

Table 3-6: Write Block Response Format

3.5.3 Set Mifare Parameter

︴(Hex) FFFFFFFFFFFF

00~99 (Second)

32 digits Hex

CR (0x0 d)

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To set parameter of a Mifare card reader, please follow the steps below.

Step 1: Select Set Mifare Parameter in the command area (Figure 3-5).

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Step 2: Select a Mifare mode.

 0-UUID: read serial number only.  1-UUID & KEY A: read serial number and use "KEY A" to read "Block' data".  2-UUID & KEY B: read serial number and use "KEY B" to read "Block data".

Step 3: Configure the block number, and key data (Figure 3-5).

Step 4: Click the Execute b

port (Figure 3-5). the format listed in Table 3-7 and Table 3-8. Step 0:

The raw data of this command shows in the Raw Dat a area in

utton to execute the command through the selected serial

Figure 3-5: Set Mifare Parameter

Field Command Access Mode Block KEY Data End

Digit 2 1 2 12 1 Data SM 0~2 00~63 000000000000

︴(Hex) FFFFFFFFFFFF

Table 3-7: Set Mifare Parameter Raw Data Format

CR (0x0d)

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Status (2 digits) Block Data END (2 digits)

OK Null CR,LF (0x0d,0x0a) ER Error Code (3 digits) CR,LF (0x0d,0x0a)

Table 3-8: Set Mifare Parameter Response Format

3.5.4 Get Mifare Parameter

To read the parameter of a Mifare card reader, please follow the steps below.

Step 1: Select Get Mifare Parameter in the command area (Figure 3-6).

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Step 2: Click the Execute b

port (Figure 3-6). the format listed in Table 3-9 and Table 3-10. Step 0:

The raw data of this command shows in the Raw Data area in

utton to execute the command through the selected serial

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Figure 3-6: Get Mifare Parameter

Field Command End

Digit 2 1

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Field Command End

Data RM CR (0x0d)

Table 3-9: Get Mifare Parameter Raw Data Format

Status (2 digits) Block Data END (2 digits)

OK Access mode (1 digit) +

ER Error Code (3 digits) CR,LF (0x0d,0x0a)

Table 3-10: Get Mifare Parameter Response Format

3.5.5 Set RF320 Mode

The Set RF320 Mode command is to set the type of RFID card for the RFID reader to detect. To set the type of RFID card, please follow the steps below.

Step 1: Select Set RF320 Mode in the command area (Figure 3-7).

Step 2: Select a RF

 1-EM12K: detect EM cards only.

CR,LF (0x0d,0x0a)

Block (2 digits) + Mode (1 digit)

320 mode.

 2-Mifare: detect Mifare cards only.  3-EM and Mifare: detect both EM and Mifare cards.

Step 3: Click the Execute button to execute the command through the selected serial

port (Figure 3-7). the format listed in Table 3-11 a

The raw data of this command shows in the Raw Dat a area in

nd Table 3-12. Step 0:

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Figure 3-7: Set RF-320 Mode

Field Command Mode End

Digit 2 1 1 Data SA 1~3 CR (0x0d)

Table 3-11: Set RF320 Mode Raw Data Format

Status (2 digits) Block Data END (2 digits)

OK Null CR,LF (0x0d,0x0a) ER Error Code (3 digits) CR,LF (0x0d,0x0a)

Table 3-12: Set RF320 Mode Response Format

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4 System Maintenance

Chapter

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4.1 System Maintenance Introduction

If the components of the ACT-457A fail they must be replaced. Components that can be replaced include:

 SD card  Wireless LAN module  SO-DIMM module

Please contact the system reseller or vendor to purchase the replacement parts. Back cover removal instructions and component replacement for the ACT-457A are described below.

4.2 Anti-static Precautions

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WARNING:

Failure to take ESD precautions during the maintenance of the ACT-457A may result in permanent damage to the ACT-457A and severe injury to the user.

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components, including the ACT-457A. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD. It is therefore critical that whenever the ACT-457A is accessed internally, or any other electrical component is handled, the following anti-static precautions are strictly adhered to.

 Wear an anti-static wristband: Wearing a simple an ti-static wristband can

help to prevent ESD from damaging the board.

 Self-grounding: Before handling the board, touch any grounded conducting

material. During the time the board is handled, frequently touch any conducting materials that are connected to the ground.

 Use an anti-static pad: When configuring the ACT-457A, place it on an

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antic-static pad. This reduces the possibility of ESD damaging the ACT-457A.

 Only handle the edges of the PCB: When handling the PCB, hold the PCB

by the edges.

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4.3 Turn off the Power

WARNING:

Failing to turn off the system before opening it can cause permanent damage to the system and serious or fatal injury to the user.

Before any maintenance procedures are carried out on the system, make sure the system is turned off.

4.4 Rear Panel Removal

To access the jumpers and connectors, the rear panel must be removed.

Step 1: Turn off and disconnect the power from the ACT-457A.

Step 2: Place the ACT-457A monit or sid e down on a flat surface.

Step 3: Remove the rear panel screws and lift the back cover off. Step 0:

Figure 4-1: Rear Panel Retention Screws

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4.5 Replacing Components

The ACT-457A contains no user-serviceable parts. Certain components on the ACT-457A can be replaced.

4.5.1 SD Card Replacement

The ACT-457A has one CF Type II slot. To replace the CF card, follow the instructions below.

Step 1: Follow all anti-static procedures. See Section 4.2.

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Step 2: T

Step 3: Follow the

urn off the power. See Section 4.3.

steps in the installation section. Step 0:

4.5.2 Motherboard Replacement

A user cannot replace a motherboard. If the motherboard fails it must be shipped back to IEI to be replaced. If the system motherboard has failed, please contact the system vendor, reseller or an IEI sales person directly.

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A External Connector

Appendix

Pinouts

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A.1 Introduction

Pin out signal definitions for the external connectors are provided in this appendix.

A.2 Digital I/O Connector

The Digital I/O connector on the bottom panel has the following pinouts.

Pin Description

1 VCC 2 GND 3 DO0 4 DO1 5 DI0 6 DI1

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Table A-1: Digital I/O Connector Pinouts

A.3 External SATA Connector

The ACT-457A has one external SATA connector on the rear panel.

Pin Description

1 GND 2 TX+ 3 TX4 GND 5 RX6 RX+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 GND

Table A-2: External SATA Connector Pinouts

A.4 LAN Connector

The ACT-457A has two RJ-45 connectors to provide GbE connectivity.

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Pin Description Pin Description

1 X1+ 2 X13 X2+ 4 X25 VCC2_5 6 GND 7 X3+ 8 X39 X4+ 10 X411 X1- 12 ACT#1 13 LINK1000 LED 14 LINK100 LED

Table A-3: LAN Connector Pinouts

A.5 Power Connector

The power jack on the rear panel of the ACT-457A is a 12 V DC input power connector.

Pin Description

1 12V 2 GND 3 GND

Table A-4: Power Connector Pinouts

A.6 Serial Port Connector (COM1)

The ACT-457A has a DB-9 female connector for connectivity to RS-232 devices.

Pin Description Pin Description

1 DCD1 6 DSR1 2 RX1 7 RTS1 3 TX1 8 CTS1 4 DTR1 9 RI1 5 GND

Table A-5: COM1 Pinouts

A.7 Serial Port Connector (COM3)

The ACT-457A has a DB-9 female connector for RS-232/422/485 devices.

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Pin Description Pin Description

1 DCD3/TX3-/D- 6 DSR3/RX12 RX3/TX3+/D+ 7 RTS3/RX1+ 3 TX3 8 CTS3 4 DTR3 9 RI3 5 GND

Table A-6: COM3 Pinouts

A.8 USB Connectors

The ACT-457A has two USB 2.0 connectors.

Pin Description Pin Description

1 USBVCC2 5 USBVCC2 2 D4F- 6 D5F-

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3 D4F+ 7 D5F+ 4 GND 8 GND

Table A-7: USB1 Connector Pinouts

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Appendix

B Terminology

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AC ’97

ACPI

AHCI

ATA

ARMD

ASKIR

BIOS

Audio Codec 97 (AC’97) refers to a codec standard developed by Intel® in 1997.

Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is an OS-directed configuration, power management, and thermal management interface.

Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is a SATA Host controller register-level interface.

The Advanced Technology Attachment (ATA) interface connects storage devices including hard disks and CD-ROM drives to a computer.

An ATAPI Removable Media Device (ARMD) is any ATAPI device that supports removable media, besides CD and DVD drives.

Amplitude Shift Keyed Infrared (ASKIR) is a form of modulation that represents a digital signal by varying the amplitude (“volume”) of the signal. A low amplitude signal represents a binary 0, while a high amplitude signal represents a binary 1.

The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) is firmware that is first run when

CODEC

CompactFlash®

CMOS

COM

DAC

DDR

the computer is turned on and can be configured by the end user The Compressor-Decompressor (CODEC) encodes and decodes digital

audio data on the system. CompactFlash® is a solid-state storage device. CompactFlash® d evices

use flash memory in a standard size enclosure. Type II is thicker than Type I, but a Type II slot can support both types.

Complimentary metal-oxide-conductor is an integrated circuit used in chips like static RAM and microprocessors.

COM refers to serial ports. Serial ports offer serial communication to expansion devices. The serial port on a person al computer is usually a male DB-9 connector.

The Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) converts digital signals to analog signals.

Double Data Rate refers to a data bus transferri ng data on both the rising and falling edges of the clock signal.

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DMA

DIMM

DIO

EHCI

EIDE

EIST

Direct Memory Access (DMA) enables some peripheral devices to bypass the system processor and communicate directly with the system memory.

Dual Inline Memory Modules are a type of RAM that offer a 64-bit data bus and have separate electrical contacts on each side of the module.

The digital inputs and digital outputs are general control signals that control the on/off circuit of external devices or TTL devices. Data can be read or written to the selected address to enable the DIO functions.

The Enhanced Host Controller Interface (EHCI) specification is a register-level interface description for USB 2.0 Host Controllers.

Enhanced IDE (EIDE) is a newer IDE interface standard that has dat a transfer rates between 4.0 MBps and 16.6 MBps.

Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST) allows users to modify the power consumption levels and processor performance through application software. The application software changes the bus-to-core

FSB

GbE

GPIO HDD

ICH IrDA

L1 Cache

L2 Cache

frequency ratio and the processor core voltage. The Front Side Bus (FSB) is the bi-directional communication channel

between the processor and the Northbridge chipset. Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) is an Ethernet version that transfers data at 1.0

Gbps and complies with the IEEE 802.3-2005 standard. Gene

ral purpose input

Hard disk drive (HDD) is a type of magnetic, non-volatile computer storage device that stores digitally encoded data.

The Input/Ouput Controll Hub (ICH) is an Intel® Southbridge chipset. Infrared Data Association (IrDA) specify infrared data transmission

protocols used to enable electronic devices to wirelessly communicate with each other.

The Level 1 Cache (L1 Cache) is a small memory cache built into the system processor.

The Level 2 Cache (L2 Cache) is an external processor memory cache.

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IEI Integration ACT-457A User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Revision

Copyright

Table of Contents

List of Figures

List of Tables

1 Introduction

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Features

1.3 Applications

1.4 External Overview

1.5 Internal Parts

1.6 Specifications

1.7 Dimensions

2 Installation

2.1 Unpacking

2.2 Packing List

2.3 Installation and Configuration Steps

2.4 Rear Panel Removal

2.5 SD Card Installation

2.6 System Power

2.6.1 ATX Power Mode (Default)

2.6.2 AT Power Mode

2.7 Mounting the System

2.7.1 Wall Mounting

2.7.2 In-wall Mounting

2.7.3 Arm Mounting

2.8 Bottom Panel Connectors

2.8.1 LAN Connection

2.8.2 Serial Device Connection

2.8.3 USB Device Connection

2.8.4 Digital I/O Installation

3 RFID Reader

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Installation

3.3 RF320 Interface Overview

3.4 Serial Port (COM) Settings

3.5 RF320 Commands

3.5.1 Read Block

3.5.2 Write Block

3.5.3 Set Mifare Parameter

3.5.4 Get Mifare Parameter

3.5.5 Set RF320 Mode

4 System Maintenance

4.1 System Maintenance Introduction

4.2 Anti-static Precautions

4.3 Turn off the Power

4.4 Rear Panel Removal

4.5 Replacing Components

4.5.1 SD Card Replacement

4.5.2 Motherboard Replacement

A.1 Introduction

A.2 Digital I/O Connector

A.3 External SATA Connector

A.4 LAN Connector

A.5 Power Connector

A.6 Serial Port Connector (COM1)

A.7 Serial Port Connector (COM3)

A.8 USB Connectors

B Terminology