Reader Expanders

Reader expanders extend the number of reading devices and locking inputs available within the system.

Configuration

  • Offline Operation: This field defines how the reader expander will operate when it loses connection with the controller, enabling the reader to operate autonomously. The options are:

    • No Users: The reader expander will not grant access to any users.
    • Any Card: The reader expander will grant access to any card that can be read. This will allow anyone with a card in the correct format to gain access to the door, even if the card is not programmed in the system.

    • First 10 Users Plus Cache: When this option is enabled the reader expander will store a certain number of cards and grant access to those cards when it is offline. All other cards will be denied access.

      • The reader expander will grant access to the first 10 users downloaded to the controller. These are the first 10 users by database ID with access to anything on the controller, regardless of whether they have access to the doors on this expander. Only the first programmed card will be recognized.
      • In addition, the reader expander will store the most recent 150 cards which have gained access at this expander. These users will have access to both doors, regardless of their normal level of access.

    When the reader expander is offline, each time access is granted the reader will beep four times. PIN use is not supported by offline reader expanders, and all doors will allow card only access.

  • Slave Comm Operation: This is a legacy option that has no effect.

  • Elevator Floor Split * : This is a legacy option that has no effect.

  • Physical Address: The network address of the module on the controller network.

    The maximum physical address available for reader expander modules is 64.

  • Port 1/2 Network Type: These fields determine how each reader port will operate (i.e. what kind of data it will send and receive). The options are:

    • ICT RS-485: Used for card readers wired in RS-485 configuration (recommended).
    • Wiegand: Used for any standard Wiegand reader.
    • OSDP: Used when connecting OSDP readers. When you select this option the system will automatically create two smart readers in Expanders | Smart Readers to represent the entry and exit OSDP readers on the port. For more information, see Application Note 254: Configuring OSDP Readers in Protege.
    • Aperio: Used to connect up to 15 Aperio communication hubs via RS-485, which can control up to 60 wireless locks (configured as smart readers). For more information, see Application Note 155: Protege WX Aperio RS-485 Hub Integration.
    • Salto SALLIS: Used to connect a SALLIS RS-485 router, which can control up to 16 wireless locks (configured as smart readers). For more information, see Application Note 140: Protege WX Salto SALLIS Integration.
    • Allegion: Used to connect Allegion PIMs (supporting up to 16 wireless locks) or wired locks. For more information, see Application Note 272: Allegion Integration with Protege WX.

    • Third Party Generic: This option allows you to configure the reader expander to recognize third-party readers or other generic sources of serial data on this reader port (See the Third Party Generic options in the Reader 1/2 tab). For more information, see Application Note 218: Configuring Credential Types in Protege WX.

  • Ethernet Network Type: When this reader expander record is used for the controller's onboard reader expander you can set the function of the ethernet port here. This is used when a third-party system is sending reader data to the controller. The options are:

    • Disabled: The ethernet port is not used for reader data. This does not affect the controller's connection to the IP network.
    • SALLIS: Used to connect a SALLIS POE router, which can control up to 64 wireless locks (configured as smart readers). Smart readers are required to configure door control. For more information, see Application Note 140: Protege WX Salto SALLIS Integration.
    • Third Party Generic: Allows you to connect custom data sources to the controller for use as readers, via the IP network. Any data input that can be configured as a credential type can be used, along with a smart reader to configure door control. For more information, see Application Note 218: Configuring Credential Types in Protege WX.

  • Ethernet Port:

    • When the Ethernet Network Type above is set to Third Party Generic this field defines the TCP/IP port which the controller will communicate over. This port is used by smart readers to receive data from third-party 'readers'.

    • When the Ethernet Network Type above is set to SALLIS this field defines the port used to communicate with the SALLIS router.

    If the controller needs to listen on multiple ports for different data sources, enter the command SmartReaderPortOffset = true in the Commands field below. The port used by each smart reader corresponds to the Ethernet Port plus the Configured Address (Expanders | Smart Readers | General).

  • SALLIS Router IP: When the Ethernet Network Type above is set to SALLIS this field defines the IP address used to communicate with the SALLIS router.

Options

  • Multiple Reader Input Port 1: When enabled the reader will process the multiplexed reader inputs on Port 1 so that dual readers can be connected for entry and exit processing. The duplex reader that is connected will always operate as the exit reader. When disabled the reader port 1 interface will operate as a single reader input. Only visible when the 'Port Type' is set to Wiegand.
  • Multiple Reader Input Port 2: When enabled the reader will process the multiplexed reader inputs on Port 2 so that dual readers can be connected for entry and exit processing. The duplex reader that is connected will always operate as the exit reader. When disabled the reader port 2 interface will operate as a single reader input. Only visible when the 'Port Type' is set to Wiegand.

  • High Charge Option: This is a legacy option that has no effect.

  • Virtual Module * : Enable this option to register the module as a virtual module. Virtual modules act as placeholders in the system, allowing you to program virtual inputs and outputs for use with programmable functions and other advanced features.

  • Invert Device Tamper: When this option is enabled the module's tamper input will be inverted. This should be enabled when the tamper switch has a normally open configuration.

Ethernet 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.

Commands

  • Commands * : Used to send manual commands to a device.