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EXcel

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User Manual 

UM0012, Issue 8 

 

 

 
 

Summary of Contents for EXcel4

Page 1: ...EXcel4 Controller User Manual UM0012 Issue 8 ...

Page 2: ... consent of TDSi Trademarks Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Cautions and Notes The following symbols are used in this guide CAUTION This indicates an important operating instruction that should be followed to avoid any potential damage to hardware or proper...

Page 3: ... Lock Rated at MORE than 2A 16 2 8 Door sensors 17 2 9 Egress buttons push to exit 17 2 10 Inputs 17 2 11 Supervision options 18 2 12 Relays 18 2 13 Memory Battery 18 2 14 Dip Switches 18 2 15 Communications 19 2 15 1 Single ACU over RS232 to a PC 19 2 15 2 Protocol Converter USB to RS232 RS485 Converter 20 2 16 Ethernet Communications 22 2 17 Built In TCP IP Xport as Converter 23 2 18 PC Communic...

Page 4: ...0 4 1 8 Intermittently card works 41 4 1 9 Monitored Locks 41 4 1 10 Identifying Versions of Hardware 42 4 2 Final configuration 42 5 Connection tables 5 1 1 Power and communications 43 5 1 2 MA 45 RS232 RS485 converter 43 5 1 3 Connecting one EXcel4 to another the same pin connections apply for all EX series 43 5 1 4 RS232 to EXcel4 43 5 1 5 Readers and doors 44 6 Compliance Notices 6 1 Complianc...

Page 5: ...ng 15 Figure 8 Fail open drawing 16 Figure 9 DC lock release diagram 16 Figure 10 9way D Type connector 19 Figure 11 RS485 communication diagram 21 Figure 12 Lantronix Xport 23 Figure 13 TCP IP Connection setup 24 Figure 14 XSearch home screen 25 Figure 15 COM port select 26 Figure 16 XSearch options 26 Figure 17 XSearch main screen 27 Figure 18 Communication channels 28 Figure 19 Selected channel...

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Page 7: ...pare inputs 2 spare relays EXcel4 4 door 4 reader on board TCP IP EXpert2 EXpert2 slave EXpander2 providing 2 16 door master slave sub system Each product is 2 door 2 reader with 4 spare inputs 2 spare relays EXpert2 IP on board TCP IP EXpert4 EXpert4 IP eXpert2 IP expander2 for 4 doors 4 readers 4 Fused Outputs supply for controller locks 4 Fused Outputs supply for controller locks EXcel2 24000 c...

Page 8: ...empting installation Figure 1 EXcel4 controller 1 Output Distribution Board and Fuses 2 Controller UID Numbers For EXcel4 Number begins with 4 e g 4 xxx xxx xxx 3 Earth connection 4 Power Supply Unit 5 Fused Mains Terminal Block 6 Space For Standby Battery not supplied 7 Standby battery connection cables 8 Tamper Switch with Spring 9 Memory Battery Link 10 Cable Screen Braid Earthing Clamps 11 Res...

Page 9: ...es that have been set up When EXcel 4 is used as a two door controller four inputs and two relays become spare and may be used for monitoring and control of other equipment Feature Example Four door configuration Example Two door configuration Maximum number of readers per door readers may have associated keypads 1 2 Egress inputs 4 2 Door sensor inputs 4 2 Spare Inputs 0 4 Spare Relays 0 2 Reader...

Page 10: ...erload short circuit removed Standby Battery Capacity Recharge Time 1 x 7 Ah Sealed Lead Acid 13 hours to 80 capacity Standby Battery Charge Current 0 5 A Standby Battery Fuse Protection F1 0 A 20 mm Storage Temperature Range 20 C to 80 C Operating Temperature Range 5 C to 45 C Operating Humidity 95 RH non condensing Case Dimensions 390 x 410 x 90 mm Weight 5 7 kg unpacked Door Control Relay Chang...

Page 11: ...n 9730 6 60m Belden 9503 6 25m OS6C24 Alpha 5096 BICC H8124 6 20m Screened Alarm Cable 8 Up to 30m EXprox EXprox2 5002 0354 5002 0355 Belden 9730v 6 150m Belden 9503 6 150m OS6C24 Alpha 5096 BICC H8124 6 150m Screened Alarm Cable 8 150m Optica 5002 0390 5002 0391 Belden 9730 6 150m Belden 9503 6 150m OS6C24 Alpha 5096 BICC H8124 6 150m Screened Alarm Cable 8 150m Digital IR 5002 1781 5002 1791 Bel...

Page 12: ...a 5902 Belden 9502 4 60m OS4C24 Alpha 5094 BICC H8123 4 40m RS 232 Communi cations 7 0 2 mm 3 core screened cable 3 15m RS 485 Communi cations Belden 9729 4 FBOS2P24 4 OS2P22 Alpha 5902 Belden 9502 4 OS4C24 Alpha 5094 BICC H8123 4 Screened Alarm Cable 8 CAT V screened Min 2 Inputs 7 0 2mm screened 2 300m Relays 7 0 2mm or 16 0 2mm screened 2 Depende nt on load and cable choice Dependent on the con...

Page 13: ...nock outs are provided in the case for mating with external trunking or conduit The mains input cable must be to the applicable standard with a 3 Amp or greater current capacity i e 0 5 mm2 nominal conductor area having an operating voltage of 300 500 Vac The mains cable should be routed to use different entry exit holes 4 in the case to those used for other connected equipment e g readers locks n...

Page 14: ...of the electronics Where metal cased peripheral equipment lock release card reader etc is to be mounted on a metal surface e g a metal doorframe ensure that the metal surface is grounded and that the cable ground wire is connected at the peripheral end and in this instance the cable ground wire must not be connected at the ACU end because the metal surface where the peripheral equipment is connect...

Page 15: ...ms show when it is necessary and how to do it to maximise the effectiveness of the screening 2 3 1 When to terminate The following two diagrams show correct methods of grounding cable shields where the peripheral equipment may or may not be connected to ground already Figure 2 Peripheral mounted in Non Metal surface Figure 3 Peripheral mounted on Metal surface ...

Page 16: ... ACU chassis This also holds the cable firmly in place while terminating the cable cores If you are not terminating the cable screen to the chassis use a cable tie through the holes in the chassis to hold the cable in place Figure 4 Incorrect Screening Method Tails Left Long Figure 5 Correct Screening Method Tails Kept Short ...

Page 17: ...r Terminal Pin connection EXprox Proximity readers 5002 0354 and 5002 0355 Mifare EXsmart 5002 0440 and 5002 0441 Digital IR reader 5002 1781 EXprox2 and EXprox 2K proximity reader 5002 0395 and 5002 0396 EXsmart2 Mifare and EXsmart2K Mifare 5002 0435 5002 0433 5002 0436 5002 0434 These readers have additional switch connections put SW1 and SW2 to OFF 14 Reader 1 MAG DATA Yellow 3 Mag Data 15 Read...

Page 18: ...LED 29 Reader 2 0V 1 0V 28 Reader 3 12V 2 10 14V 30 Reader 3 MAG DATA 4 Mag Data 31 Reader 3 MAG CLK 3 Mag Clock 32 Reader 3 LED 5 Red LED 29 Reader 3 0V 1 0V 44 Reader 4 12V 2 10 14V 41 Reader 4 MAG DATA 4 Mag Data 42 Reader 4 MAG CLK 3 Mag Clock 43 Reader 4 LED 5 Red LED 45 Reader 4 0V 1 0V Reader LED control in EX series bicolour The Reader LED default is set to bi colour This can be reprogramm...

Page 19: ...s are rated at 2A 30 V Note the built in PSU supplies 4A maximum 1A generally is required for the ACU and readers etc which leaves 3A for Locks overall For more than 3A required for locks then a separate power supply is required modify the wiring accordingly It is advisable to provide a rating of at least 50 more than the current rating of the Lock For example a 600mA lock should be allocated at l...

Page 20: ...EXcel4 Controller Page 14 Figure 6 Suppressor ...

Page 21: ...fail locked Lock Release Lock Release Suppressor Shield or Ground wire should be connected to lock release casing if possible To Separate appropriate Power Supply Shield or Ground wire must NOT be connected to ACU chassis if lock release is mounted on a grounded metal surface Connecting a fail locked i e powered open Figure 7 Fail locked drawing 2 7 2 Fail open This kind of lock is locked when pow...

Page 22: ... Shield or Ground wire must NOT be connected to ACU chassis if lock release is mounted on a grounded metal surface Connecting a fail open i e power locked Figure 8 Fail open drawing 2 7 4 Connecting a DC Lock Rated at MORE than 2A Cable screen must NOT be connected to controller chassis if lock is grounded Lockstrike Relay pole Relay n o Relay pole Fail Locked Fail Open Lockstrike Relay n c To Pow...

Page 23: ...r sense 37 Door 2 Door sense 0V 49 Door 3 Door sense input 50 Door 3 Door sense 0V 55 Door 4 Door sense 56 Door 4 Door sense 0V 2 9 Egress buttons push to exit Use a voltage free contact simply by shorting the connection between Egress 0V and Egress input will activate the relay and its associated door EXcel terminal Function 23 Door 1 Egress 0V 24 Door 1 Egress input 37 Door 2 Egress 0V 38 Door 2...

Page 24: ... following configurations 33 Relay 2 n c 1 Door 34 Relay 2 Common pole 35 Relay 2 n o 46 Relay 3 n c 1 or 2 Door 47 Relay 3 Common pole 48 Relay 3 n o 52 Relay 4 n c 1 2 or 3 Door 53 Relay 4 Common pole 54 Relay 4 n o 2 13 Memory Battery Connect the memory battery link using the jumper J4 on the EXcel Location can be found clearly on the ACU Overlay Connector Label 2 14 Dip Switches Located at the...

Page 25: ...r running TDSi EXgarde software 2 15 1 Single ACU over RS232 to a PC One ACU to a PC to a maximum of 15 meters RS232 cable PC Function PC 9 way D type connector PC 25 way D type connector EXcel terminal Receive 2 3 7 Transmit 3 2 6 Ground 5 7 5 Figure 10 9way D Type connector 9 Way D type male connector with pins 2 3 and 5 circled NOTE When connecting one or more units with the following converter...

Page 26: ...ll the USB Converter Driver using the CD supplied with the product Open up the case removing the 2 small cross screws both side of the converter and set the internal jumpers for the correct termination settings as follows Jumper J 1 2 J 3 4 J 5 6 J 7 8 J 9 10 J 11 12 J 13 14 LINK ON ON ON ON ON ON OFF Refit the cover when finished Set the rear external row of 4 dip switches to RS485 Full Duplex 4 ...

Page 27: ...X series ACU s as follows USB Converter terminal block Rs485 4 WIRE Ex Series ACU Connector Continuation of daisy chain to other EX series controllers 1 4 4 2 3 3 3 1 1 4 2 2 5 No Connection 6 No Connection Figure 11 RS485 communication diagram ...

Page 28: ...sing a lead with a ferrite sleeve installed see picture below If there is more than one EXcel 4 they can all be connected at this stage but make a note of the UID number of each unit and its location to help you identify each unit during setup If required to confirm that the network is connected correctly you can observe the light inside the Ethernet port a steady light means a connection exists b...

Page 29: ... the I P Ethernet to the TCP IP Xport device on the EXcel4 You can connect additional EX series controllers with 4 wire RS485 communications 2 wire RS485 is not supported in this instance using the following table Connections from the I P connected EXcel4 RS485 connected to other EX series ACU Function 1 1 RS485A TX 2 2 RS485B TX 3 3 RS485A RX 4 4 RS485B RX ACU chassis ACU chassis Protective scree...

Page 30: ...EXcel4 Controller Page 24 Figure 13 TCP IP Connection setup ...

Page 31: ...MAC address and allow you to set an IP address for IP connected controllers If you install EXgarde Software this EXgarde toolkit will be installed in the default location of C Program Files TDSi Extras EXgarde Toolkit and in this folder is the xsearch folder Alternatively this EXgarde Toolkit folder can be found on either the EX series Documentation CD provided with every EX series Controller or o...

Page 32: ...fault to all being unit 1 so you can press ESC to go back to the last screen then press ESC again to get the choices at the top of the screen again Figure 16 XSearch options These options allow you to select a specific UID range to scan T changes the options from Unit numbers to UID numbers U is to select the UID type e g EXCEL 4 press 4 and Enter B allow you to select the Base or Starting UID num...

Page 33: ...or installed with EXgarde Software on your PC location C Program Files TDSi Documentation 2 18 2 How to assign an I P address Copy and paste the xsearch exe utility tool onto the communications PC Startup xsearch ensure no other software communications applications are running this looks for all Communication Ports including IP communication ports This searches and presents on a blue screen a list...

Page 34: ...EXcel4 Controller Page 28 Figure 18 Communication channels ...

Page 35: ... something like 169 254 this is a temporary address and is awaiting a valid I P address to be assigned When first searching for the XPort TCP IP module you may not see the device if the device is out of the I P range of the PC If you have difficulty in seeing the IP address of the module in Xsearch check that the PC has a range that can detect the temporary IP address of the module Try a laptop or...

Page 36: ...age 30 2 18 5 How to use the EXgarde Toolkit Refer to the EXgarde Toolkit manual UM0062 located on your EX series Documentation CD or installed with EXgarde Software on your PC location C Program Files TDSi Documentation ...

Page 37: ...n again for 5 seconds 4 Release the tamper switch again for 5 seconds 5 Press the tamper switch down again for 5 seconds 6 Release the tamper switch again for 5 seconds The ACU will bleep once when in Installer Mode 7 The LED on the reader s will start flashing at about two flashes per second If a door sensor is fitted to Door 1 the on board buzzer may sound after 15 seconds If this happens it is ...

Page 38: ...operate for as long as the button is pressed and remain operated for 5 seconds after the button is released You can test all the readers reader ports relays and locks if fitted are working To come out of installer mode just validate your first card using the software or EXkeypad or perform a RESET ...

Page 39: ...on 2 and Version 3 Experts and Expanders are interchangeable and compatible 3 4 How to upgrade EX series ACU with new Firmware To upload Firmware you need the new Xinstaller exe version v3 xx which can be used for uploading firmware s version 2 and version 3 Basic Principle of operation Using a simple software application called Xinstall exe you will execute this which will view the associated Xin...

Page 40: ...r back up The unit is now ready to have new firmware loaded This can be confirmed using the EXkeypad on an EXpert2 which displays LOADER Vx xx or one of the EXgarde toolkit utilities on an EXcel which will display either Loader or the short form ldr ...

Page 41: ...and EXcel2 Code_File_Name eX4MF106 abs For EXcel 4 Go to the COMMS PORT SETTINGS change the port number and the Comm_Rate to the one you are using Comm_Port The one you are using Comm_Rate The one you are using If you are using IP See also the note at the end of the document Go to the COMMS PORT SETTINGS change the port number to 0 Comm_Port 0 Go to the IP SETTINGS set the IP address and the IP po...

Page 42: ...unicating correctly and provides a quicker simpler way of troubleshooting The tool is installed automatically in the EXgarde program directory but with no shortcut run it directly from the folder 4 1 1 Controller Identification The easiest way to identify your EX series controller is on the 1st digit of the UID number written on the UID square processor on the main PCB The UID takes the form of 1 ...

Page 43: ...Door Sense terminals This provides a short circuit and if removed should be replaced by fitting a door sense contact Door Lock 1 has a built in Local door alarm buzzer which if the contact is left open for more than 15 seconds will sound out To stop the buzzer change the door sensor type close to open fit a link or simply close the door ...

Page 44: ...the same technology as the reader type OR the card is faulty b If yes then the card is being recognised by the reader 2 Has the reader been wired according to the instructions supplied with the reader This is important because colour codes may change from time to time and also reader outputs can be switched by connecting in different ways i e Wiegand Magnetic RS232 etc The EX Series will detect ma...

Page 45: ...EXcel4 Controller Page 39 power supply or check the connections at the ACU or any additional connector blocks or cable extension joints along the wiring ...

Page 46: ... Location Reader 1 Card type can be of type Access result can be of type K Pin Only M MICROcard i e TDSi technology card W Wiegand P Proximity Hands Free A Magnetic swipe C 26 bit Wiegand I Indeterminate A Access granted B ID not in memory C ID not valid for door D ID expired E Out of time zone F Anti pass back enforced G PIN time out H wrong PIN I 4th consecutive wrong PIN J man trap enforced K R...

Page 47: ...maglock is powered down and so the lock power is immediately restored before anyone has had time to enter Arguably monitored contacts do not show that a door has actually been opened anyone presenting a valid card but then NOT opening the door would be seen as having entered and this would set any anti pass back status TDSi therefore recommends the use of standard open close door sensors There are...

Page 48: ...hip for the UID number See below Figure 20 ACU UID The Version 2 hardware has a UID SQUARE processor chip a WSI processor SQUARE chip next to it 4 2 Final configuration Final configuration involves using EXgarde to program the required features into EXcel4 Please refer to the help system in EXgarde for further guidance ...

Page 49: ...ual 2 RS485B TX 3 RS485A RX 4 RS485B RX 5 RS232 COMMS 0V SG 6 RS232 RX 7 RS232 TX 8 RS232 RTS 9 RS232 CTS 10 12V DC Power Supply IN 11 0V In Power Supply Ground 5 1 2 MA 45 RS232 RS485 converter MA 45 EXcel 4 1 2 2 1 3 4 4 3 5 No connection 5 1 3 Connecting one EXcel4 to another the same pin connections apply for all EX series EXcel4 EXcel4 3 3 4 4 1 1 2 2 5 1 4 RS232 to EXcel4 PC 9 way PC 25 way ...

Page 50: ...figuration 34 Door 2 Lock relay Common pole 35 Door 2 Lock relay n o 36 Door 2 Door Sense Input 3 1 2 or 3 door configuration 37 0V for Door Sense and Egress 38 Door 2 Egress Input 4 1 2 or 3 door configuration 39 5V OUT 40 5V OUT 41 Reader 4 MAG DATA 42 Reader 4 MAG CLK 43 Reader 4 LED 44 Reader 4 12V 45 Reader 4 0V 46 Door 3 Lock relay n c Relay 3 1 2 or 3 door configuration 47 Door 3 Lock relay...

Page 51: ...EXcel4 Controller Page 45 56 0V for Door Sense and Egress 57 Door 4 Egress Input 8 2 or 3 door configuration ...

Page 52: ...all system complies with the requirements of the EC EMC directive The equipment in OEM Module form complies with the RFI emission and immunity and electrical transient immunity regulations Compliance with the ESD regulations will be the responsibility of any installer that mounts the OEM module in an alternative outer case Guidance notes for the installation and use of TDSi equipment must be stric...

Page 53: ...harmful to radio communications There is no guarantee however that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving...

Page 54: ...ability the equipment must be secured using appropriate fasteners or brackets to a wall pillar or other part of the building structure or to associated stable equipment The equipment must not be sited near to sources of heat It is designed for use in ambient temperatures ranging from 5 to 45 degrees C Connecting a permanently wired mains supply to the equipment Ensure that the mains supply is SWIT...

Page 55: ...7 6 Internal fuse rating The low voltage DC Regulator PCB in EX series is fitted with fuse protection marked FUSE In case of failure FUSE should be replaced with a 3 15A T 20mm Fuse The Fused Output Module PCB is fitted with fuse protection marked F1 F4 In case of failure F1 should be replaced with a 2A T 20mm Fuse F2 5 should be replaced with a 1A F quick blow 20mm fuse 7 7 Lithium battery The Li...

Page 56: ...net Port Communications Switches Communications LEDs RS485 Chips Processor and UID Reset Jumper Flash EPROM Memory Battery Memory Battery Jumper Buzzer Tamper Switch without spring PC Comms 12v 5v DC IN OUT Reader 1 Door 1 Reader 2 Reader 3 Door 2 Reader 4 Door 3 Door 4 ...

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