TECH FASS APS 400 User Manual

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APS 400 Network Reader

Configuration tool for APS 400 system modules

User’s guide

(released on 2017/05/18, valid for build 1.0.6333.27347)

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1 Content

1 Content ....................................................................................................................... 2

2 Product description ..................................................................................................... 3

3 Program installation and options ................................................................................. 4

3.1 System requirements ........................................................................................... 4

3.2 Installation............................................................................................................ 4

3.3 Program options................................................................................................... 4

4 Communication with network modules ........................................................................ 4

4.1 Communication conditions ................................................................................... 4

4.2 Connection parameters ........................................................................................ 4

4.3 Configurable modules .......................................................................................... 5

5 Configurable parameters ............................................................................................ 5

5.1 Operating mode ................................................................................................... 5

5.2 Internal reader configuration ................................................................................ 7

5.3 Keypad function ................................................................................................... 7

5.4 WIEGAND interface configuration ........................................................................ 8

5.5 Input / output 3 function........................................................................................ 8

6 Other program operation options ................................................................................ 9

6.1 Connecting and disconnecting a module .............................................................. 9

6.2 HW address setting .............................................................................................. 9

6.3 Network modules upgrade ................................................................................. 11

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2 Product description

The APS 400 Network Reader (pic. 1) is a basic configuration tool for setting all configurable parameters of the APS 400 system modules.

Notice: The APS 400 Network Reader can be used only with network modules with

firmware version 2.70 or higher. The system controller must be equipped with firmware version 227 or higher.

The communication with the network modules connected to the APS BUS is realized via the APS nServer.NET program communicating with relevant MCA 168 system controller.

Pic. 1: APS 400 Network Reader program

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3 Program installation and options

3.1 System requirements

The program requires a PC with OS MS Windows 2000, XP or Vista and MS .NET

Framework 2.0 installed to run.

3.2 Installation

Installer of the program can be found at www.techfass.cz. The APS 400 Network Reader is installed to Program Files\TechFass\APS 400 Network Reader folder and shortcuts for starting the application and displaying the documentation (PDF format) placed in the Start menu.

3.3 Program options

The program options are available in the Options dialog, which is displayed after selecting

Program > Options.

The Program Language can be changed in the dialog. Another option allows setting the

interval of an automatic search for updates. For an instant search press the Search now

button. The option of instant search is also available in menu Help > Check for updates.

4 Communication with network modules

4.1 Communication conditions

The communication of the APS 400 Network Reader program with the network modules is realized via the APS nServer.NET program. It is necessary to set up a correct connection to the MCA 168 system controller in the APS nServer.NET program first.

Note: Description of the APS nServer.NET program installation and configuration is not a part of this manual, detailed information are available at www.techfass.cz.

4.2 Connection parameters

In the program main menu set up the parameters for connecting the program to the communication server (APS nServer.NET program) and the system controller (designated with its HW address).

Fill in the server IP address to the Server IP field. When the program is used locally, you can use the value 127.0.0.1. The default value of Port parameter is 10700 (corresponds with the IP port setting in the APS nServer.NET program).

The Controller HW parameter corresponds with the HW address of the MCA 168 system controller, which is connected to the network modules.

For starting the communication press the Connect button at the top toolbar. The Refresh button can be used for refreshing the information about connected modules.

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4.3 Configurable modules

After the connection with the APS nServer.NET is established, all information about modules connected to the APS BUS is read. Following table (tab. 1) describes the meaning of individual icons designating options for configuring the modules.

Table 1: Program icons meaning

5 Configurable parameters

The configuration dialog (pic. 2) is available after doubleclicking selected module or selecting Configure from the module context menu.

With regards to the module type and firmware version, program enables to configure only parameters and values, which are meaningful for the individual module.

After finishing the configuration, send it to the module by pressing the OK button or cancel it by pressing the Cancel button.

5.1 Operating mode

The operating mode of the modules providing own IDs reading determines the overall function of a module.

If a module is intended to work as a standard APS 400 module, it is necessary to use the

Standard operating mode (system module).

Modules providing own IDs reading can also be configured in the WIEGAND reader mode, in which the code of read ID is sent in one of selected formats using its WIEGAND output.

5.1.1 Standard operating mode

In this operating mode the function of the module is defined by the program the MCA 168 system controller. In case of losing the communication the module can work in offline mode when the Emergency mode is enabled.

Program icons

Icon Meaning

System controller FW version supports modules configuration

System controller FW version does not support modules configuration

Network module is online and FW version supports its configuration

Network module is online but FW version does not support its configuration

Network module is offline (communication is lost)

Pic. 2: Network module configuration

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The emergency function offers an option to release the door lock in the offline operating mode (when the communication with the system controller is lost - it concerns the exit readers mostly). The “Door Open“ function for last 750 valid cards registered before can be performed by the function only.

When the “Door Open“ function is activated, the door lock is released and the beeper activated until the door is open or 5 s preset door lock release time has elapsed.

All events triggered while the offline mode is in progress are saved neither in the controller nor in the reader memory.

The Invert transistor output function (concerns NREM 55 module) can be used when it is required to control a reverse lock. The setting inverts the logic of the output statuses.

5.1.2 Reader with WIEGAND output

Modules providing own IDs reading can be configured in the WIEGAND reader mode, in which the code of read ID is sent in one of selected formats using its WIEGAND output. Supported formats are: 26, 32, 42 or 44 bits. The formatting is applied to all ID media except ID media with HID Proximity technology, their format is defined by the internal reader configuration (chapter 5.2).

The user configuraiton of HID Proximity media format is used in all operating modes.

Table 2: IDs format in WIEGAND operation mode

If the reader module features a keypad, the key code is sent immediately after a key press as a 4-bit burst; the highest bit comes first, the values are binary encoded. The key codes sent differ in accordance to the keypad function setting (tab. 3).

Since the FW version 2.79 it is furthermore possible to turn on the Send reading

synchronization commands to the controller option. This function can be used to cancel

mutual disturbance of a pair of TECHFASS readers – module can operate in the Wiegand

reading synchronization – MASTER mode. The function can be applied after connecting

the module to properly configured reader module supporting the Wiegand reading

synchronization - SLAVE mode.

WIEGAND

ID technology IDs sending

EM Marin

Formatted with internal reader format configuration first, then sent with standard WIEGAND output – 26, 32, 42, or 44 bit format

HID Proximity

Automatic – standard WIEGAND output in recognized 26 or 32 bit format or 45 bits of raw data

According to user configuration of HID Proximity IDs reading

Other media Standard WIEGAND output – 26, 32, 42 or 44 bits

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WGD key code encoding

Key code

PIN or ID keypad Title Code Title Code Title Code Title Code 1 1 9 9 1 1 8 8 2 2 10 10 2 2 9 9 3 3 ESC 0 3 3 0 0 4 4 ENTER 11 4 4 ESC 10 5 5 F1 12 5 5

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6 6 F2 13 6 6 F ↑ 14 7 7 F3 14 7 7 A ↓ 15 8 8 F4 15

Table 3: Key code encoded in WIEGAND output configuration

5.2 Internal reader configuration

After reading an ID medium at a reader containing internal reader, the code is first formatted according to the settings, and then it is used for further operation.

Generally the ID codes can be formatted to 24, 32, 40 or 44 bits format. The default value

(for EM Marin media) is 40 bits, in this configuration the ID code is not changed.

HID Proximity technology IDs can be formatted with a user configuration. By default the

setting is not used – the 26bit and 32bit IDs format is recognized and used, other IDs are used as 40 bits in standard operation mode and 45 bits in WIEGAND operation mode.

To enable the user configuration, check the appropriate checkbox. Set the indexes of the first and last used data bit.

Note: User configuration of HID Proximity IDs reading requires a deeper knowledge of the issue; therefore we recommend leaving the setting to an installation company.

5.3 Keypad function

Setting up the keypad function is only enabled where it is meaningful. The keypad function setting can be set to one of the following options:

 Key code (or keypad not present) – this option is used when a module without any

keypad is used or when a keypad is used for entering a reason for exit.

 PIN – with this option selected the keypad is used for entering PIN codes, a correct

PIN is required for valid identification when this option is selected; furthermore you can select a time schedule, which will cause the module to suppress PIN code requirement for a valid identification, when the time schedule is valid.

 ID – this option enables entering a code at the keypad which is used as a user’s read

ID medium; the time for locking up the keypad when an unknown ID is entered 5 times in a row can be set there as well, the setting range is from 0 to 2550s with a 10s step.

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5.4 WIEGAND interface configuration

The modules NWGD 46 and NDEM31 feature a WIEGAND input, which allows to connect an external reader with WIEGAND output. Setting up the operation mode determines the function of connected reader (configurable only for the NDEM 31 module, the NWGD 46 uses always the external reader configuration).

If the operating mode is set to Off, the external reader is not involved; if set to Entry

reader, the identification events raised at the reader have a reason code 255 assigned; if

set to External reader, the internal reader of the module is turned off and the chosen reasons are assigned to the identification events raised at the external reader.

The module accepts the WIEGAND formats mentioned in the table 4. If the read signal is formatted otherwise, the data are not considered as valid and thus ignored. If another format of data is required to be considered as valid, it is necessary to set up the User

configuration of the data read at the WIEGAND input. The table also shows the process

used for individual width of read data.

Accepted formats

Read data width Process Resulting code width

26 bits Parity bits cut off (in front and at the back) 24 bits

32 bits Data bytes reversed 32 bits

34 bits Parity bits cut off (in front and at the back) 32 bits

37 bits Parity bits cut off (in front and at the back) 35 bits

42 bits Parity bits cut off (in front and at the back) 40 bits

44 bits Last 4 bits cut off 40 bits

56 bits Data bytes reversed 56 bits

Table 4: Accepted formats of read WIEGAND data– standard configuration

To enable user configuration, check the appropriate checkbox. Set the indexes of the first and the last data bit. If required, choose the Reverse data bytes option.

Note: User configuration of WIEGAND input requires a deeper knowledge of the issue; we recommend leaving the setting to an installation company.

5.5 Input / output 3 function

The input / output 3 function can only be configured on modules and in operating modes when meaningful. If the module does not feature this port or its function is given by selected operating mode, only the available configuration or determined function is displayed.

When the Reader with WIEGAND output operating mode is selected, the port function is always Tamper (tamper contact). When the Entry reader or External reader operating mode is selected, the port is always used for External reader buzzer control.

In the Standard operating mode the Tamper function is one of available options. Since the FW version 2.79 the Reading synchronization function driven by IO port 3 can be selected on 125 kHz reader modules. The function can be set to Master or Slave mode.

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6 Other program operation options

6.1 Connecting and disconnecting a module

The Network status is indicated in the upper part of the program. Each address of the BUS is represented by a colored rectangle with an address number; the color of the rectangle indicates the status of the communication with the specific address.

When the controller tries to connect to a network reader module at specific address or when the connection is working properly, the status is indicated by green color.

When the communication does not work well (the controller is trying to reach a network reader module, but is unsuccessful at the specific address), the status is indicated by red

color. This can be caused by the fact that there is no device at the communication line

with relevant HW address, or on the contrary there are multiple devices sharing the same address at the communication line.

All addresses, which are not participating in the communication with the controller, are

indicated by grey color.

It is possible to command the controller to try to establish communication with a specific address in the network, or to stop communicating with a specific address. Relevant commands are available in the context menu after right-clicking at the relevant address in the Network status area.

6.2 HW address setting

For problem-free communication at the APS BUS it is necessary to set unique HW

addresses to every connected network module. The address is defined either by the address jumpers configuration, or it can be set with the SW – with the APS 400 Network

Reader program (according to HW type, see tab. 5).

Table 5: HW address setting procedure type

These modules occupy two successive addresses. The first address is given by the address jumpers’ configuration; the second one is greater by one. The Lift and XT modules occupy 4 successive addresses.

HW address setting

Product line Setting type NIO 22, NRIF 32, NREx 53, NREM 55,

NREM 57, NREM 58, NREM 59, NREM 63, NREM 64, NREM 65, NREx 73, NREP 78, NREM 79, NREM 80, NREM 81

Software

NREM 54, NREM 56, NREM 76, NWGD

461), NABA 461), NRRF 12, NRIF 232

Address jumpers

NDEM 31 Software or directly at the terminal

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6.2.1 SW setting of the hardware address

The APS 400 Network Reader offers two options, how to set the HW address at a network module. The first option is using a known serial number of the network module, the second one is using a known ID of a confirmation card (tag).

The HW address setting with a known serial number procedure is supported since the network readers’ FW version 2.65 and system controller FW version 229.

The Set HW address dialog can be raised from the context menu in the Network status area or the connected readers’ overview area (pic. 3).

If you know the serial number of a module (the simplest way how to set the HW addresses), select the Knowing serial number option and fill it in the adjacent field. After that select an unoccupied HW address in the Required HW address field (from the range 1 ÷ 64) and press the Set button. The address is immediately set and the controller attempts to start the communication with a module at given address.

The second option is reading a confirmation ID at a reader in the HW address setting mode. In the Set HW address dialog fill in the known ID of the confirmation card (tag), that will be used for the HW address setting. After that select an unoccupied HW address in the Required HW address field (from the range 1 ÷ 64) and press the Set button. All modules (using the SW way for HW address setting) will start blinking with red and green diode, signaling they expect reading the confirmation ID. Read the confirmation ID at required network module, the HW address will be set and after a while the communication with the address will be established.

The HW address setting procedure must be repeated until every network reader at the communication bus has a unique address.

Tip: The confirmation ID can be created from any common card (tag). You can get the card ID from a microreader or from the events archive in the ASP 400 Config program or APS Administrator program.

Pic. 3: Set HW address dialog

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6.3 Network modules upgrade

The upgrade of the network modules is performed using a standard communication line. The upgrade file is always bound to the specific SN of the device.

For upgrading a network device raise a context menu of the reader module and select Upgrade device (NML) or Upgrade device (TFFW) according to the upgrade file suffix.

Note: If a device occupies multiple addresses at the communication line and the upgrade file is a NML file, it is necessary to connect and upload the license to every address the module occupies. The procedure of uploading new FW to a device at a communication line is supported since the network modules FW version 2.73. The NIO 22 module does not support this function.

When uploading FW to a multi-address module, you must select its lowest address for the FW upload. The FW upload procedure can take up to several minutes depending on the module type.