Reader Expanders | Reader 1-2

Configuration

  • Reader Format: The reading format used to inform the reader expander what type of card readers are connected to the reader port. The reader expander supports nearly all publicly available protocols and some special protocols. Any 26 or 37 bit card reader that conforms to the standard format specification will work on the Reader Expander.
  • Reader Location: The reader location informs the reader expander which location of the door the reader is installed at, which is connected to the reader expander port. The reader expander uses this information to pass the correct direction of travel to the door control functions. For an access door this should be set to 'Entry' reader.
  • When using the reader with a door that controls an inside or outside area for arming or disarming the ENTRY and EXIT configuration must be set correctly to ensure the correct action is taken by the reader expander.
    • Exit: The reader is located on the inside of the door and is used to exit out of the area that is being protected by the door.
    • Entry: The reader is located on the outside of the door and is used to enter in to the area that is being protected by the door. This is the default setting and should be set for all general access doors (single reader).
    • If the reader expander is configured for multiplex reader mode the multiplexed reader is ALWAYS the EXIT reader.
  • Reader Mode: The reader expander port mode.
    • Access: The reader expander port is used to control access through doors. You must configure the door that is controlled by this reader expander.
    • Elevator * : The reader expander is used to control access to floors within an elevator. You must configure the elevator number that is connected to the reader.
    • Area Control * : The reader expander input is used to ONLY control an area for arming and disarming. Please note that this can be achieved using the Access Mode as well by integrating the alarm and access control systems.
  • Reader Door: The reader controlled door setting sets the door that the reader on port one will provide card and control information to. It is possible that more than one reader has the same controlled door (Entry and Exit reading configuration).
  • Reader Keypad Type: The keypad operation mode programmed for the reader on a port determines if the reader port has a pin entry device attached or uses a local LCD keypad.

    • LCD keypad: This option allows you to associate an LCD keypad module with this reader port (the Keypad to use for PINs reader 1/2 below). When a user badges at the reader the keypad will prompt them to enter their PIN and press the [FUNCTION] key to unlock the door.

      To unlock the door the user must not press [ENTER] after entering their PIN. The [FUNCTION] key must immediately follow the PIN code. If the user presses [ENTER] the keypad will log them in (see below).

      In addition, this option allows you to use two factor authentication for keypad access. This is required when Keypad login requires card (Expanders | Keypads | Options 2) is enabled. When the user badges their card they can enter their PIN and press [ENTER] to log in to the keypad.

    • 26 Bit (Site 0): A 26 Bit Wiegand Keypad is connected in parallel with the Reader Device and has a site code of 0 set for the unit.
    • ARK-501: A Motorola® Format the ARK-501 outputs 8 bits of data for each key that is pressed consisting of the first 4 bits being inverted from the remaining 4. This format requires the user to press the '#' key on completion of the PIN entry.
    • 4 Bit: 4 Bits of data is output for each pressed key.
    • 4 Bit Parity: 5 Bits of data is output for each pressed key with the last bit being ODD parity on the first 4 bits.
    • 4 Bit Buf: The number of bits that are sent relate to the key presses multiplied by 4. The data is buffered and only sent when the user of the keypad press's the Enter key on the keypad.
    • 4 Bit Buf and Par: The number of bits that are sent relate to the key presses multiplied by 5. Each key press is 4 bits followed by a last parity bit. The data is buffered and only sent when the user of the keypad presses the Enter key on the keypad.
    • 36 Bit (IEI Site 0): A 36 Bit Wiegand Keypad format typical of an IEI keypad which can be set to decode PIN numbers from 0-999999.
    • None: There is no keypad device connected to or associated with this reader input device.
  • When a Wiegand 26 Bit or 36 Bit Keypad is used PIN numbers that are prefixed with a 0 cannot be used and a maximum pin number of 65533 can be used for 26 Bit and 999999 for 36 Bit. This is a limitation of the 26 Bit and 36 Bit Format and not the Reader Expander. To utilize the full 8 digit capacity for the PIN number of a user and allow prefixed PIN numbers select a PIN device that supports the ARK-501 or Bit Buffered Outputs.
  • Keypad to use for PIN's reader: If the keypad operation mode is set to use one of the selected LCD keypads, you can program the address of the keypad to use for PIN entry. When using this mode of operation the LCD keypad will present a login message when a valid card is presented that requires PIN entry.
  • Reader Arming Mode: The reader port can perform various operations when a user badges their card multiple times. The list below details the modes this can operate in.
  • When a multi badge operation has taken place the reader expander will beep the buzzer output four times. In area control, if the area is already armed the reader will only beep twice.
    • Do Nothing: No action will be taken by the system for arming an area associated with the door.
    • Arm Area on 2 Reads: Two successive reads from the same user will result in the inside or outside area (depending on the card reader type configuration) starting the arming process.
    • Read and Input 4 of Expander: Pressing and holding Input 4 (RDXXX:04) while presenting a card will begin arming. Input 4 must be in an area that is armed to ensure the input information is transmitted to the system controller. The area armed will depend on the card reader type setting.
    • Arm Area on 3 Reads: Three successive reads from the same user will result in the inside or outside area (depending on the card reader type configuration) starting the arming process.
    • Toggle Function Output on 3 Reads * : Three successive reads from the same user will result in the function output state being toggled. If the output is currently on it will be turned off and if it is off it will be turned on.
    • Activate Function Output on 3 Reads * : Three successive reads from the same user will result in the function output state being turned on.
  • Reader Area Control Area * : The reader controlled area setting sets the area that the reader on port one will control if the reader mode is set as area control. If area control is selected the reader cannot be used for other functions.
  • Reader Elevator * : The reader elevator car is used when the reader port 1 mode of operation is configured for Elevator Control mode. When configuring the elevator control mode you must also configure the elevator number for the reader expander that the floor control relays are located on. This is typically the same reader expander that the card reader is connected to.
  • Reader Secondary Format: The secondary reading format is used to program an alternate format for the reader expander and has the same options as the standard reader selection. The secondary format will only be used if the first format cannot decode the card information that is received by the reader interface.
  • Reader Function Output/Output Group * : The output/output group that the reader expander port is associated with.
  • Dual Authentication Pending Output * : Defines the output that activates when the first credential is presented.
  • Dual Authentication Wait Time * : Defines the maximum time allowed between presenting the two credentials.

Reader Options

  • Allow Reading Opened/Unlocked: When enabled the reader expander will send card information to the system controller when a door is unlocked or opened. This option is set by default and should be left set if the door control areas or time and attendance events are required from the reader port. When disabled the reader performs no action when a card is presented and the door is unlocked or opened.
  • Send Format Errors: When enabled the reader expander will send detailed format errors to the system controller if it receives information from the reader that does not comply with programmed format. Format errors include bit count, byte count, parity, checksum and LRC calculation failures. When disabled the reader will silently discard any format error. The format error will still be indicated on the reader input data LED.
  • Intelligent Reader Tamper Mode: When enabled the reader expander will assume that the external device has smart messaging that allows a communication path to be formed from the reading devices (card reader) to the reader expander. When disabled the intelligent reader mode is disabled.

Card Data Options

  • Card Data AES Encryption Key: Salto SALLIS cards can be encoded with site/card information via the Encoder Client. This defines the decryption key used with these cards. This option only applies to the RS-485 implementation of SALLIS.

Misc Options

  • Disarm Area For Door On Access: When enabled the reader process will disarm the area designated by the reader type (Entry or Exit) and the door configuration programmed (if it has an area on the inside or outside assigned). When disabled the reader will not perform any disarm functions.
  • Allow Access When Area Armed: When enabled the user will be granted access based on the access control configuration only and the area status will not be checked against the user's ability to disarm the area. When the option is disabled and the user who is attempting access to a door that has an area assigned that is armed, and the user cannot disarm the area, the user will be denied entry to the door even though they may have the correct door and schedule settings.
  • Disarm Users Area On Valid Card * : When enabled the reader will disarm the user's area when access is granted to the door they are attempting to access. The users must still be available in the user area group assigned to the user's access level. When disabled the reader will not perform any user area functions.
  • Log Reader Events: When enabled the reader events will be logged to the event review log. When disabled the reader will not log the events to the event review log.
  • Swap lock LED display: This option is not used.
  • Activate Access Level Output * : When enabled the reader expander will activate the output assigned to the user's access level that gained access to the door or reader. When disabled the reader will not perform any action on the access level output. For this option to work, the Reader Access Activates Output option must be enabled under Users | Access Levels.
  • Display Card Detail When Invalid: When enabled the reader expander will display the actual card data received from the reader when the card number is not known. This option is enabled by default and can be used to identify facility and card number details before adding card data to a user. When disabled the reader will display the card number not found message.
  • Arm Users Area * : When enabled the reader will arm the user's area when they perform a dual presentation of their card to the associated reader. The user's area must still be available in the user area group assigned to the user's access level for this to correctly operate. When disabled the reader will not perform any user area arming functions.
  • Enable Enhanced Smart Reader Outputs * : When enabled allows for control of LED and buzzer outputs of an RS-485 reader as independent outputs when connected to the specified reader port.