Schneider Electric Aperio Online Installation Guide

Aperio®

Online

Quick

Installation

Guide

Document No: ST-001322-B, Issue date: 7 February 2014

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Aperio ® Online	Table of Contents

1 Introduction..............................................................................................................................................	3
Purpose.................................................................................................................................................................................	3
Scope.....................................................................................................................................................................................	3
Applicable Products..........................................................................................................................................................	3
Product availability...........................................................................................................................................................	3
Aperio support in the EAC system...............................................................................................................................	3
Abbreviations and Definitions......................................................................................................................................	3
References............................................................................................................................................................................	3
2 System Overview ....................................................................................................................................	4
The Aperio system.............................................................................................................................................................	4
Regulatory and security information.........................................................................................................................	4
The Aperio programming application.......................................................................................................................	4
Communication hub versions and EAC interface..................................................................................................	4
3 Quick Installation of Aperio lock and
Communication Hub.............................................................................................................................	5
Automatic pairing ............................................................................................................................................................	5
Pairing with the Aperio Programming Application...............................................................................................	6
Information of encryption key...................................................................................................................................................	6
Checklist for pairing and configuration of locks/sensors and communication hubs.......................................................	7
Preparation before quick installation.......................................................................................................................................	8
Step 1 - Creating a new installation..........................................................................................................................................	8
Step 2 - Scanning for Communication hubs............................................................................................................................	9
Step 3 - Pairing locks/sensors with communication hub.....................................................................................................	10
Step 4 - Configuring locks and communication hubs .........................................................................................................	12
Step 5 - Apply saved configuration on several locks.............................................................................................................	17
Step 6 - Testing after configuration.........................................................................................................................................	19
4 LED Indications.......................................................................................................................................	20
Communication Hub LED indications...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................	20
Ethernet LED indication................................................................................................................................................	20
Lock LED indications......................................................................................................................................................	21
Lock self test LED indication.......................................................................................................................................	22
5 Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................	23
During door installation and update.......................................................................................................................	23
During scanning..............................................................................................................................................................	23
During configuration.....................................................................................................................................................	24
During normal operation.............................................................................................................................................	24

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Aperio® Online	1 Introduction

Purpose

The main purpose of this manual is to provide necessary information for a quick installation of Aperio Online based products using the Aperio Programming Application.

The manual is intended for installation personnel, project managers and people with similar responsibilities.

Scope

This quick installation guide covers a standard installation of a complete Aperio online system including communication hubs and locks/ sensors.

For a complete description of all functionality and possible settings in an Aperio online installation, refer to the Aperio Programming Application Manual, ref [1].

This manual is applicable to version 2.6.5 of the Aperio Programming Application.

Applicable Products

This manual can be used for AH15/20/30 communication hubs. For AH40 communication hub, refer to the Aperio Programming Application Manual, ref [1].

Product availability

The products included in this manual may not be available on all markets. Please check your local ASSA ABLOY company for details.

Aperio support in the EAC system

Note that the Aperio support may vary depending on the Aperio communication hub used and the level of integration. Please contact your OEM for details.

Abbreviations and Definitions

Abbreviation	Definition
EAC	Electronic Access Control. The system controlling access decisions.
DIP	Dual in-line Package. A manual electric switch used for settings on the
	communication hub.
RFID	Radio Frequency Identification. The credential technology used.

References

[1]	ST-001321-Aperio Programming Application Manual
[2]	ST-001323-Aperio Online Mechanical Installation Manual

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Figure 1.

Aperio technology

overview	Programming
	application
	IEEE802.15.4	Communication
		Hub
	(2.4GHz)
		RS-485,
Offline
		Wiegand or
updater		Ethernet

RFID	RFID	EAC system
		(Electronic Access Control)
card	card
Aperio® OFFLINE	Aperio® ONLINE

The Aperio system

The Aperio system is used in the following way: The user holds an RFID credential in front of an online or offline lock.

∙∙Aperio Online: An online lock sends card credentials wirelessly to the communication hub which in turn communicates with an EAC (Electronic Access Control) system (wired through RS-485, Wiegand or TCP/IP). The EAC system makes the access decision. The decision is sent via the communication hub to the lock and access is granted or denied.

∙∙Aperio Offline: Refer to the Programming Application manual for more information.

Regulatory and security information

Refer to the Programming Application manual for regulatory and security information.

The Aperio programming application

The Programming Application is used for the configuration of a door installation. It is normally installed on a laptop and is used with an Aperio USB radio dongle connected to one of the

USB ports. The USB radio dongle enables the application to connect via a Communication hub to the door lock or directly to an offline lock.

Communication hub versions and EAC interface

There are four communication hub types according to the table below:

	Version		Interface		Maximum number of
					locks/sensors paired
	AH15		Wiegand/RS 485*		1
	AH20		Wiegand		1
	AH30		RS-485	8
	AH40		IP (Ethernet)	8

*) The firmware type loaded into the communication hub controls what interface is enabled.

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3Quick Installation of Aperio lock and Communication Hub

This chapter describes a quick installation, applicable for most EAC system using a standard configuration.

A quick installation of Aperio lock and communication hub starts with pairing the hardware. In some cases lock/communication hub are pre-paired from the factory. If not, pairing can be done in two ways:

∙∙Automatic pairing – The communication hub automatically pairs with nearby Aperio lock/ sensor.

∙∙Pairing with the Aperio Programming Application – This is the recommended method, where detailed settings and encrypted communication are set.

Automatic pairing

Automatic pairing is obtained by setting the DIP Switch in Pairing mode (refer to the Mechanical installation manual/communication hub manual).

Automatic pairing will only be made with unpaired locks.

Communication hub and locks may be sold pre-paired from factory. If this is the case, the following pairing procedure is not necessary. However, configuration using the Aperio Programming Application is still needed.

To perform pairing with communication hubs set in Pairing mode, do the following:

1) Power cycle the communication hub if necessary and check that the LED is constant yellow.

Pairing active Yellow

2) Hold the credential in front of the lock to activate it, or engage the magnet for the sensor.

Result: Communication hub pairs with lock/sensor and indicates with one green flash.

	Pairing succeded	Yellow +
		one green flash

3)After successful pairing, power off the communication hub.

4)Deactivate pairing mode and set the desired EAC address: AH15/30 RS485: Set the DIP switch 1-5 to desired address: 1-15/16-31 (1-S/1-1). AH15/20 Wiegand: Set the DIP switch 5 to OFF.

AH40 Ethernet: Move the pairing mode jumper to the right position or remove it.

5)Power the communication hub to start up for normal operation.

Locks/sensors and communication hubs that are automatically paired will communicate in Manufacturer mode. It is required to activate Customer mode by using the Programming Application when finalizing, according to next section, to obtain encrypted communication.

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Pairing with the Aperio Programming Application

The Programming Application enables connection between communication hubs and locks/sensors by pairing the devices. The communication is encrypted with a customer key, obtained from your ASSA ABLOY supplier.

Using the Programming Application also allows you to access advanced settings during the pairing process of locks/sensors and communication hubs.

To communicate with communication hubs and locks/sensors through the Programming Application, you also need a USB Radio dongle. For installation of the Programming Application and the USB Radio dongle, refer to the Aperio Programming Application manual, ref [1].

Information of encryption key

To obtain secure communication between communication hubs and locks/sensors an Encryption key is used. This Encryption key should be handled with the same care as the Master Key in a traditional Master Key System. A person with access to the Encryption key can gain unauthorized access to any Aperio door in the system. Once loaded into the Programming Application, it will be stored encrypted in a local database and any copy should be erased from the hard drive or e-mail. It is however recommended that a copy of the encryption key is stored in safe.

The encryption key file is delivered from your local ASSA ABLOY company and should be requested on a customer/site basis.

Proper handling of encryption keys is essential to lock/sensor security!

It is absolutely necessary to use the customer encryption key by setting all communication hubs and locks/sensors in Customer mode to ensure a secure and encrypted communication with the lock/sensor.

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Checklist for pairing and configuration of locks/sensors and communication hubs

Figure 1.

Equipment needed

Communication hub	Programming
	application
	Tritech TriBee
Lock	USB dongle
	RFID
	card

A complete quick installation includes the following steps:

∙∙Preparation: Installation of software and powering the Aperio hardware.

∙∙Step 1: Creating a new installation

∙∙Step 2: Scanning for Communication hubs

∙∙Step 3: Pairing locks/sensors with communication hub

∙∙Step 4: Configuring locks and communication hubs: Setting security mode, addressing mode, override credentials etc.

∙∙Step 5: Apply saved configuration on several locks

∙∙Step 6: Testing after configuration

For some configurations a number of additional advanced settings can be necessary, such as:

∙∙Configuration of status and alarm messages,

∙∙Configuration of the radio communication.

These and a number of other advanced settings are described in the Aperio Programming Application manual, ref [1].

The quick installation process does NOT require that the EAC is connected to the Aperio hardware. Quick installation can be performed on hardware not yet mechanically installed.

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Preparation before quick installation

∙∙Install the Programming Application and USB Radio dongle drivers on your laptop. Refer to the Aperio Programming Application manual, ref [1] for instructions. The software and encryption key file is delivered from your local ASSA ABLOY company (The encryption key file is provided via encrypted e-mail or on a USB memory stick.).

∙∙Make sure the communication hub is powered (8-24V) and that batteries are installed in the lock.

Step 1 - Creating a new installation

The first step is to create a new installation, which is a password protected set of settings you need to communicate with a lock. The installation is linked to the encryption file that is needed in order for the communication to work.

1)Insert the USB Radio dongle and start the Aperio Programming Application.

2)Select File–New installation... in the Programming Application.

3)Enter a name for the installation, a password matching the requirements and finally click the button in the Key file field to add the Encryption key.

Proper handling of encryption keys is essential to lock/sensor security!

It is absolutely necessary to use the customer encryption key by setting all communication hubs and locks/sensors in Customer mode to ensure a secure and encrypted communication with the lock/sensor.

4) Click Create.

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Step 2 - Scanning for Communication hubs

Follow these steps to scan for doors:

1) Click Quick Scan to find communication hubs. (Or open an earlier created installation)

Result: All communication hubs within reach of the USB Radio dongle of your computer are displayed in the scan result table.

2)Locate a communication hub by the last four characters of the communication hub MAC address (ex. 01CF) in the scan result table. The same characters should be on a label on the cover of the communication hub. Click Rescan if the communication hubs that you want to configure are not shown in the list.

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