Nortech CRC200R User Manual
2-Reader Access Controller
CRC200R
USER GUIDE
REF No.: UG-CRC200R
ISSUE: 02
March 2009
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Contents
Contents.........................................................................................................................................1-1
1 SCOPE....................................................................................................................................1-1
2 INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................................2-1
2.1 Overview..........................................................................................................................2-1
2.2 Features...........................................................................................................................2-1
3 INSTALLATION.......................................................................................................................3-1
3.1 Mounting the Unit.............................................................................................................3-1
3.2 Power Supply and Cabling Requirements.......................................................................3-2
3.2.1 Power Supply............................................................................................................3-2
3.3 Reader voltage settings...................................................................................................3-3
3.4 Connecting the reader .....................................................................................................3-3
3.5 Output Relay Connections...............................................................................................3-3
3.6 Free Exit Option...............................................................................................................3-3
3.7 Arming and Door Monitoring Options...............................................................................3-4
4 PROGRAMMING THE CRC200R...........................................................................................4-1
4.1 Programming Overview ...................................................................................................4-1
4.2 Main Installation Parameters ...........................................................................................4-2
4.2.1 Date & Time..............................................................................................................4-2
4.2.2 Operating Parameter................................................................................................4-2
4.2.3 Anti-Passback...........................................................................................................4-5
4.3 Programming the Cards...................................................................................................4-5
4.4 Setting PIN Codes ...........................................................................................................4-5
5 PROGRAMMING REFERENCE.............................................................................................5-1
5.1 Program cards .................................................................................................................5-1
5.1.1 Program Cards in Line Mode....................................................................................5-1
5.1.2 Program Cards in 210 Mode.....................................................................................5-2
5.2 Learn Cards.....................................................................................................................5-2
5.2.1 Learning Cards in Line Mode....................................................................................5-3
5.2.2 Learning Cards in 210 Mode ....................................................................................5-4
5.3 Verify Cards.....................................................................................................................5-4
5.4 Set PIN Code...................................................................................................................5-5
5.5 Installer ............................................................................................................................5-6
5.5.1 Configure..................................................................................................................5-6
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5.5.2 Set APB Mode ..........................................................................................................5-8
5.5.3 Date/Time .................................................................................................................5-9
5.5.4 Timezones (Door Open Timezones when set to ‘210’)...........................................5-10
5.5.5 Card Format............................................................................................................5-11
5.5.6 Card Test................................................................................................................5-13
5.6 Clear Cards....................................................................................................................5-13
5.7 Clear Events...................................................................................................................5-14
5.8 Timezones (Available only in Mode ‘210’)......................................................................5-15
5.9 Access Levels (Available only in Mode ‘210’) ................................................................5-16
6 CRC200R COMMUNICATIONS .............................................................................................6-1
6.1 Online to Norpass2 ..........................................................................................................6-1
6.1.1 RS485 Connector and Protocol Selection link..........................................................6-1
7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................. 7-1
Appendix A – Menu Structures..........................................................................................................1
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Appendix B – Card Formats ..............................................................................................................1
Clock & Data (ISO/ABA Track 2) ...................................................................................................1
Wiegand.........................................................................................................................................1
Appendix C – Card Record Sheet .....................................................................................................1
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1 SCOPE
This User Guide specifically covers the installation and programming of CRC200R fitted with
firmware version 3.02. For the CRC200S fitted with firmware version 3.02, refer to UG-CRC200S
Issue 02. For earlier versions of CRC200, please refer to User Guide UG-CRC200.
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2 INTRODUCTION
2.1 Overview
The Nortech CRC200R is a two-channel card reader controller that provides the ideal solution to
OEM (original equipment manufacturer) companies that require a controller for their card access
system. It is ideal both for simple card access systems that control vehicle or personnel
movements into and out of car parks or through electronically controlled doors, and for more
complex systems requiring time zones, anti-passback, event logging, etc. It can also be used as
part of a Norpass2 managed access network via a data connection to the Norpass2 management
platform.
The CRC200R can control any reader combination from magnetic stripe, proximity and smart card
plus numeric keypads, biometric devices, long-range RFID systems and RF remote control
systems. It can also support motorised readers with card capture capability for magnetic stripe,
proximity and smart card.
In addition to the standard CRC200 features, the CRC200R supports random card numbers so that
it can be used with cards from existing applications and further enhance the support of mixed
media on the same controller.
2.2 Features
• Supports the connection of two independent readers, each with their own latch relay.
• Capacity for up to 6,550 non-sequential card numbers.
• Individual or batch adding and voiding cards on each reader independently.
• Card number learning
• Capture control option when using card-capture readers.
• Ability to program 10 PIN codes for use with a keypad or reader/keypad combination.
• Output latch relay time selectable from 0.5 second to 30 seconds.
• Independent request to exit input.
• Auxiliary input for arming or for door monitoring when online.
• Accessibility controlled by the use of access levels and time zones.
• Anti-passback with programmable auto reset.
• Anti-timeback with selectable time period from 1 to 30 minutes in 1-minute increments.
• Compact design and easy installation.
• Choice of supply voltages.
• Selectable reader supply output (5 volts or supply voltage)
• Real-time clock
• Supports both Clock & Data and Wiegand card formats.
• Password protection.
• Can be managed by Norpass2 Access Control Software.
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3 INSTALLATION
3.1 Mounting the Unit
The CRC200 can be wall-mounted when used indoors or
fixed inside a weatherproof housing for outdoor use.
Identify a location convenient for cabling while ensuring
that the LCD screen and keypad are easily accessible for
programming the unit and carrying out diagnostics. Also
ensure that the CRC200 is protected from excessive
temperatures and moisture.
The mounting procedure is as follows:
1. Release the front cover from the main unit by
pressing the securing buttons at the base of the
unit while you lift off the cover from the bottom
(hinging the cover at the top).
2. Carefully unplug the ribbon cable linking the
cover to the main unit. Avoid pulling or bending
the ribbon cable.
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
P 0
3. Completely remove the front cover.
4. Mount the unit on the mounting surface through
the 2 keyhole slots and 2 mounting holes in the
back plate. Use 4 appropriate screws or nuts/bolt
(M4) according to the type of mounting
surface.
5. After wiring the unit, support the cover
with one hand and carefully re-insert the
end of the ribbon cable into its socket.
Refit the cover by engaging the top of
the cover with the top of the housing
and hinging in the bottom of the cover
until the securing buttons are fully
engaged in the housing.
Note: If the unit is already mounted in a
plastic enclosure with PSU, mount the
enclosure as follows:
There are 3 mounting holes in the back
panel of the enclosure with an optional
fourth hole at the bottom of the back
panel. Choose a location where there is
sufficient space to run cables into one
or more of the cable apertures
(knockouts provided in top and bottom).
Mount the unit on the planned mounting
surface use 4 appropriate screws or
nuts/bolt (M4) according to the type of
mounting surface.
Retaining Buttons
Keyhole
Slots
Mounting
Holes
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3.2 Power Supply and Cabling Requirements
The diagram below shows the CRC200R with the cover removed. All terminal blocks and
configuration jumpers are shown.
NOT
USED
NOT
USED
NOT
USED
Comm’s
Select
12 - 24 VDC
RS232
RS232
RS485
+
-
N/O
N/C
Comm
N/O
N/C
Comm
Relay 1
Relay 2
Reader
oltage
Select
5V
As supply
D-
D+
RS485
Reader 1
GND
-ve
+ve
LED
Dat/D0
Capt
Clk/D1
Reader 2
0v
REX
Mon
Figure 3.1 – CRC200R Connection Diagram
3.2.1 Power Supply
The CRC200R must be fed from a suitable power supply that is capable of supplying a voltage
between 12 and 24 volts DC (see warning below). The supply current requirements for the unit
are100 milliamps quiescent, and 230 milliamps while reading with a passive reader. Some reader
types such as motorised readers need to be powered by a separate supply (refer to the reader’s
installation instructions).
Connect the power supply to the power input connector at the bottom left of the unit (see diagram
above) Do not apply power at this stage.
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Warning: Power supply limitations for use of Door Open Timezones feature
It is recommended that the supply voltage is limited to between 12 and 18 volts DC if
the Door Open Timezone feature is to be used (i.e. door relays remaining operated
for several hours). The continuous operation of relays with certain readers connected
may cause unreliable operation of the CRC200R if fed from a 24 volt supply.
Warning: Use of CRC200R with 12V readers
If a 12V DC reader is to be powered from the CRC200R, then the power supply to
the CRC200R must
output is selected, the input +ve pin is connected directly to the reader supply output
pin. If therefore, an incorrectly rated supply is connected to the input, it is likely to
damage the reader when power is applied.
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be rated at 12V DC. When the “supply voltage” reader supply
3.3 Reader voltage settings
Each of the two reader interfaces includes a power supply output. These power supplies can be
individually set to either 5V or “supply voltage” to match the requirements of the corresponding
reader. The voltage for each reader is set on a jumper to the left of the corresponding terminal
block. The factory setting for these jumpers is 5 volts. To avoid damage to the readers, you must
set the correct voltage for each reader before applying power to the CRC200R.
If you are in any doubt about the output voltage to the reader, apply power to the CRC200R
without connecting the readers and measure the voltage at the reader connector(s).
3.4 Connecting the reader
The wiring will depend upon the type of reader and whether the reader is fed directly from a
separate power supply. The screen of the cable should be connected to a suitable earth at one end
only (to avoid earthing loops). Connection to earth at the controller end is recommended.
3.5 Output Relay Connections
Each of the reader inputs is associated with a set of voltage free relay output pins (relay common,
normally closed and normally open). Connect these according to the specific requirement. The
relay common and normally open terminals should be used for barriers, turnstiles, etc. as well as
fail-secure door strikes.
For fail-safe door strikes, magnetic locks, etc., that require to be energised in the locked state (deenergise to unlock) the relay common and normally closed contact should be used.
The relay common terminal should be connected to the +V terminal of the lock power supply and
the N/O or N/C terminals connected to the positive terminal of the locking device. The 0V of the
lock power supply should be connected to the 0V terminal of the locking device.
Warning: Do not exceed the relay contact current rating of 2A @ 30V DC, and
ensure that inductive loads are fitted with a back EMF protection device. Failure to
do this will invalidate the warranty.
3.6 Free Exit Option
On the CRC200R there is a ‘Free Exit’ option for each of the two output relays. This operates such
that the momentary application of a ground to the ‘free exit’ pin (marked REX on the diagram) has
the same effect as the detection of a valid card at the corresponding reader (i.e. the corresponding
latch relay energises for the preset relay time).
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The ‘free exit’ (REX) and ‘0v common’ pins may be wired to the normally open contacts of a
momentary push button or detection device such as an inductive loop vehicle detector.
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3.7 Arming and Door Monitoring Options
Each of the reader inputs can be associated with an arming input. Connecting the ‘0v common’
and ‘MON’ (Door Monitoring) input via a switch or relay contact allows the reader to be armed
externally. This is only available when door monitoring is switched off (see section 5.5.1). The
contact must be open (open circuit between pins) to arm the associated reader and closed (pins
short circuited) to disable the associated reader.
The door-monitoring feature can be used if the CRC200R is online to a Norpass2 Access Control
Management System. Here, these pins are wired via a door contact such that the pins are shortcircuited when the door is closed. If the door is left open longer than a preset time (see section
5.5.1) or if the door is forced open without the detection of a valid card, a corresponding alarm can
be raised at the control PC.
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4 PROGRAMMING THE CRC200R
Once the CRC200R has been installed and powered up, the next stage is the programming of the
operating parameters to match the requirements of the installation.
To quickly programme a basic configuration for use with ‘Clock & Data’ cards, simply follow the
Quick Set-up Guide supplied with the CRC200R.
This section explains how to programme all of the CRC200R settings according to application and
features used. Section 5 is a reference section that provides step-by-step detail of each procedure.
4.1 Programming Overview
The CRC200R is
programmed using the
12-digit keypad and 2-line
LCD screen.
The system is arranged as
a hierarchical menu
structure that can be
navigated using the
and (enter) keys.
,
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
2 Line x
16 Character
LCD Display
Numeric Keypad
The top line of the screen
displays the current menu
item and the bottom line
displays the parameters.
When you first switch the unit on it will display the product code and the version number:
C R C 2 0 0 R V x . x x
N o d e : N
Note: The Node information is only displayed on initial power-up.
Key:
CRC200R = Product Code
Vx.xx = version number
Node: N - indicates the node identity when the CRC200R is
part of a network. For stand-alone operation, this can be
ignored.
P 0
Keys P, 0 and enter ( )
are used to navigate the
menus and enter data:
P - enter/leave
programming mode
0 - step through menus
and values
- select/enter
This display is referred to as the ‘opening display’ and is the starting point for each procedure
described in this guide. The screen will revert back to the opening display after 30 seconds of
inactivity (30 seconds since last key was pressed).
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