Nortech CRC200R User manual

Brand: Nortech

Model: CRC200R

Category: Security door controllers

Type: User manual

REF No.: UG-CRC200R

ISSUE: 02

March 2009

CRC200R

2-Reader Access Controller

USER GUIDE

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Contents

Contents.........................................................................................................................................1-1

1 SCOPE....................................................................................................................................1-1

2 INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................................2-1

2.1 Overview..........................................................................................................................2-1

2.2 Features...........................................................................................................................2-1

3 INSTALLATION.......................................................................................................................3-1

3.1 Mounting the Unit.............................................................................................................3-1

3.2 Power Supply and Cabling Requirements.......................................................................3-2

3.2.1 Power Supply............................................................................................................3-2

3.3 Reader voltage settings...................................................................................................3-3

3.4 Connecting the reader .....................................................................................................3-3

3.5 Output Relay Connections...............................................................................................3-3

3.6 Free Exit Option...............................................................................................................3-3

3.7 Arming and Door Monitoring Options...............................................................................3-4

4 PROGRAMMING THE CRC200R...........................................................................................4-1

4.1 Programming Overview ...................................................................................................4-1

4.2 Main Installation Parameters ...........................................................................................4-2

4.2.1 Date & Time..............................................................................................................4-2

4.2.2 Operating Parameter................................................................................................4-2

4.2.3 Anti-Passback...........................................................................................................4-5

4.3 Programming the Cards...................................................................................................4-5

4.4 Setting PIN Codes ...........................................................................................................4-5

5 PROGRAMMING REFERENCE.............................................................................................5-1

5.1 Program cards .................................................................................................................5-1

5.1.1 Program Cards in Line Mode....................................................................................5-1

5.1.2 Program Cards in 210 Mode.....................................................................................5-2

5.2 Learn Cards.....................................................................................................................5-2

5.2.1 Learning Cards in Line Mode....................................................................................5-3

5.2.2 Learning Cards in 210 Mode ....................................................................................5-4

5.3 Verify Cards.....................................................................................................................5-4

5.4 Set PIN Code...................................................................................................................5-5

5.5 Installer ............................................................................................................................5-6

5.5.1 Configure..................................................................................................................5-6

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5.5.2 Set APB Mode ..........................................................................................................5-8

5.5.3 Date/Time .................................................................................................................5-9

5.5.4 Timezones (Door Open Timezones when set to ‘210’)...........................................5-10

5.5.5 Card Format............................................................................................................5-11

5.5.6 Card Test................................................................................................................5-13

5.6 Clear Cards....................................................................................................................5-13

5.7 Clear Events...................................................................................................................5-14

5.8 Timezones (Available only in Mode ‘210’)......................................................................5-15

5.9 Access Levels (Available only in Mode ‘210’) ................................................................5-16

6 CRC200R COMMUNICATIONS .............................................................................................6-1

6.1 Online to Norpass2 ..........................................................................................................6-1

6.1.1 RS485 Connector and Protocol Selection link..........................................................6-1

7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................7-1

Appendix A – Menu Structures..........................................................................................................1

Appendix B – Card Formats ..............................................................................................................1

Clock & Data (ISO/ABA Track 2) ...................................................................................................1

Wiegand.........................................................................................................................................1

Appendix C – Card Record Sheet .....................................................................................................1

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1 SCOPE

This User Guide specifically covers the installation and programming of CRC200R fitted with

firmware version 3.02. For the CRC200S fitted with firmware version 3.02, refer to UG-CRC200S

Issue 02. For earlier versions of CRC200, please refer to User Guide UG-CRC200.

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2 INTRODUCTION

2.1 Overview

The Nortech CRC200R is a two-channel card reader controller that provides the ideal solution to

OEM (original equipment manufacturer) companies that require a controller for their card access

system. It is ideal both for simple card access systems that control vehicle or personnel

movements into and out of car parks or through electronically controlled doors, and for more

complex systems requiring time zones, anti-passback, event logging, etc. It can also be used as

part of a Norpass2 managed access network via a data connection to the Norpass2 management

platform.

The CRC200R can control any reader combination from magnetic stripe, proximity and smart card

plus numeric keypads, biometric devices, long-range RFID systems and RF remote control

systems. It can also support motorised readers with card capture capability for magnetic stripe,

proximity and smart card.

In addition to the standard CRC200 features, the CRC200R supports random card numbers so that

it can be used with cards from existing applications and further enhance the support of mixed

media on the same controller.

2.2 Features

• Supports the connection of two independent readers, each with their own latch relay.

• Capacity for up to 6,550 non-sequential card numbers.

• Individual or batch adding and voiding cards on each reader independently.

• Card number learning

• Capture control option when using card-capture readers.

• Ability to program 10 PIN codes for use with a keypad or reader/keypad combination.

• Output latch relay time selectable from 0.5 second to 30 seconds.

• Independent request to exit input.

• Auxiliary input for arming or for door monitoring when online.

• Accessibility controlled by the use of access levels and time zones.

• Anti-passback with programmable auto reset.

• Anti-timeback with selectable time period from 1 to 30 minutes in 1-minute increments.

• Compact design and easy installation.

• Choice of supply voltages.

• Selectable reader supply output (5 volts or supply voltage)

• Real-time clock

• Supports both Clock & Data and Wiegand card formats.

• Password protection.

• Can be managed by Norpass2 Access Control Software.

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3 INSTALLATION

3.1 Mounting the Unit

The CRC200 can be wall-mounted when used indoors or

fixed inside a weatherproof housing for outdoor use.

Identify a location convenient for cabling while ensuring

that the LCD screen and keypad are easily accessible for

programming the unit and carrying out diagnostics. Also

ensure that the CRC200 is protected from excessive

temperatures and moisture.

The mounting procedure is as follows:

1. Release the front cover from the main unit by

pressing the securing buttons at the base of the

unit while you lift off the cover from the bottom

(hinging the cover at the top).

2. Carefully unplug the ribbon cable linking the

cover to the main unit. Avoid pulling or bending

the ribbon cable.

3. Completely remove the front cover.

4. Mount the unit on the mounting surface through

the 2 keyhole slots and 2 mounting holes in the

back plate. Use 4 appropriate screws or nuts/bolt

(M4) according to the type of mounting

surface.

5. After wiring the unit, support the cover

with one hand and carefully re-insert the

end of the ribbon cable into its socket.

Refit the cover by engaging the top of

the cover with the top of the housing

and hinging in the bottom of the cover

until the securing buttons are fully

engaged in the housing.

Note: If the unit is already mounted in a

plastic enclosure with PSU, mount the

enclosure as follows:

There are 3 mounting holes in the back

panel of the enclosure with an optional

fourth hole at the bottom of the back

panel. Choose a location where there is

sufficient space to run cables into one

or more of the cable apertures

(knockouts provided in top and bottom).

Mount the unit on the planned mounting

surface use 4 appropriate screws or

nuts/bolt (M4) according to the type of

mounting surface.

Keyhole

Slots

Mounting

Holes

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

P 0

Retaining Buttons

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3.2 Power Supply and Cabling Requirements

The diagram below shows the CRC200R with the cover removed. All terminal blocks and

configuration jumpers are shown.

Figure 3.1 – CRC200R Connection Diagram

3.2.1 Power Supply

The CRC200R must be fed from a suitable power supply that is capable of supplying a voltage

between 12 and 24 volts DC (see warning below). The supply current requirements for the unit

are100 milliamps quiescent, and 230 milliamps while reading with a passive reader. Some reader

types such as motorised readers need to be powered by a separate supply (refer to the reader’s

installation instructions).

Connect the power supply to the power input connector at the bottom left of the unit (see diagram

above) Do not apply power at this stage.

N/O

N/C

Comm

N/O

N/C

Comm

Relay 1

Relay 2

RS232

RS485

Comm’s

Select

Reader

oltage

Select

Reader 1

Reader 2

As supply

12 - 24 VDC

D+

D-

GND

RS485

+ve

-ve

Clk/D1

Dat/D0

LED

Capt

REX

Mon

NOT

USED

NOT

USED

NOT

USED

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Warning: Power supply limitations for use of Door Open Timezones feature

It is recommended that the supply voltage is limited to between 12 and 18 volts DC if

the Door Open Timezone feature is to be used (i.e. door relays remaining operated

for several hours). The continuous operation of relays with certain readers connected

may cause unreliable operation of the CRC200R if fed from a 24 volt supply.

Warning: Use of CRC200R with 12V readers

If a 12V DC reader is to be powered from the CRC200R, then the power supply to

the CRC200R must be rated at 12V DC. When the “supply voltage” reader supply

output is selected, the input +ve pin is connected directly to the reader supply output

pin. If therefore, an incorrectly rated supply is connected to the input, it is likely to

damage the reader when power is applied.

3.3 Reader voltage settings

Each of the two reader interfaces includes a power supply output. These power supplies can be

individually set to either 5V or “supply voltage” to match the requirements of the corresponding

reader. The voltage for each reader is set on a jumper to the left of the corresponding terminal

block. The factory setting for these jumpers is 5 volts. To avoid damage to the readers, you must

set the correct voltage for each reader before applying power to the CRC200R.

If you are in any doubt about the output voltage to the reader, apply power to the CRC200R

without connecting the readers and measure the voltage at the reader connector(s).

3.4 Connecting the reader

The wiring will depend upon the type of reader and whether the reader is fed directly from a

separate power supply. The screen of the cable should be connected to a suitable earth at one end

only (to avoid earthing loops). Connection to earth at the controller end is recommended.

3.5 Output Relay Connections

Each of the reader inputs is associated with a set of voltage free relay output pins (relay common,

normally closed and normally open). Connect these according to the specific requirement. The

relay common and normally open terminals should be used for barriers, turnstiles, etc. as well as

fail-secure door strikes.

For fail-safe door strikes, magnetic locks, etc., that require to be energised in the locked state (de-

energise to unlock) the relay common and normally closed contact should be used.

The relay common terminal should be connected to the +V terminal of the lock power supply and

the N/O or N/C terminals connected to the positive terminal of the locking device. The 0V of the

lock power supply should be connected to the 0V terminal of the locking device.

Warning: Do not exceed the relay contact current rating of 2A @ 30V DC, and

ensure that inductive loads are fitted with a back EMF protection device. Failure to

do this will invalidate the warranty.

3.6 Free Exit Option

On the CRC200R there is a ‘Free Exit’ option for each of the two output relays. This operates such

that the momentary application of a ground to the ‘free exit’ pin (marked REX on the diagram) has

the same effect as the detection of a valid card at the corresponding reader (i.e. the corresponding

latch relay energises for the preset relay time).

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The ‘free exit’ (REX) and ‘0v common’ pins may be wired to the normally open contacts of a

momentary push button or detection device such as an inductive loop vehicle detector.

3.7 Arming and Door Monitoring Options

Each of the reader inputs can be associated with an arming input. Connecting the ‘0v common’

and ‘MON’ (Door Monitoring) input via a switch or relay contact allows the reader to be armed

externally. This is only available when door monitoring is switched off (see section 5.5.1). The

contact must be open (open circuit between pins) to arm the associated reader and closed (pins

short circuited) to disable the associated reader.

The door-monitoring feature can be used if the CRC200R is online to a Norpass2 Access Control

Management System. Here, these pins are wired via a door contact such that the pins are short-

circuited when the door is closed. If the door is left open longer than a preset time (see section

5.5.1) or if the door is forced open without the detection of a valid card, a corresponding alarm can

be raised at the control PC.

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4 PROGRAMMING THE CRC200R

Once the CRC200R has been installed and powered up, the next stage is the programming of the

operating parameters to match the requirements of the installation.

To quickly programme a basic configuration for use with ‘Clock & Data’ cards, simply follow the

Quick Set-up Guide supplied with the CRC200R.

This section explains how to programme all of the CRC200R settings according to application and

features used. Section 5 is a reference section that provides step-by-step detail of each procedure.

4.1 Programming Overview

The CRC200R is

programmed using the

12-digit keypad and 2-line

LCD screen.

The system is arranged as

a hierarchical menu

structure that can be

navigated using the ,

and (enter) keys.

The top line of the screen

displays the current menu

item and the bottom line

displays the parameters.

When you first switch the unit on it will display the product code and the version number:

C R C 2 0 0 R V x . x x

N o d e : N

Key:

CRC200R = Product Code

Vx.xx = version number

Node: N - indicates the node identity when the CRC200R is

part of a network. For stand-alone operation, this can be

ignored.

Note: The Node information is only displayed on initial power-up.

This display is referred to as the ‘opening display’ and is the starting point for each procedure

described in this guide. The screen will revert back to the opening display after 30 seconds of

inactivity (30 seconds since last key was pressed).

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

P 0

2 Line x

16 Character

LCD Display

Numeric Keypad

Keys P, 0 and enter ( )

are used to navigate the

menus and enter data:

P - enter/leave

programming mode

0 - step through menus

and values

- select/enter

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Press (program) to enter the programming mode. The display will show the first menu item.

Press to cycle through the menu items. To enter a particular menu item, simply press

(enter) while that item is displayed on the screen. The first parameter of that item will then be

displayed in the bottom row of the screen (unless you move to a sub menu).

To enter or change a parameter, type the new value (or use to step through options) and press

(enter) to confirm the change. The unit will then move to the next parameter.

On entering the final parameter of a menu item, the unit will automatically move either to the next

menu item or back to the beginning of the current menu item depending upon the particular item.

When you reach the last menu item, a further press of will take you back to the first menu item

again.

To go back to the opening display, press repeatedly until it is shown (up to 3 times depending

upon where you are in the menu structure).

The structure of the CRC200R menu system is illustrated in Appendix A.

4.2 Main Installation Parameters

These parameters are set using the “Installer” sub-menu and are used to control the way in which

the controller operates.

4.2.1 Date & Time

Although the time and date settings are factory set, it is advisable to check them briefly before

entering specific installation details.

Press once and then press repeatedly until the ‘Installer’ screen is displayed, press

once again to enter the sub-menu, and press repeatedly until “Date/time” is displayed. Press

to show the first parameter. Refer to section 5.5.3 for details of this procedure.

4.2.2 Operating Parameter

For these parameters, you will need to have the following information available:

4.2.2.1 Time Zone Requirements

The CRC200R allows 3 modes of operation:

OFF

(offline)

This mode is no longer used.

LINE

(online)

This mode is used when the CRC200R is to be used as part of a managed network.

The basic features are the same as those for offline operation.

210 This mode offers additional time zone options and card access level features while still

allowing 2 programmable time zones for door open applications. This mode may be

used in either standalone CRC200R or as part of a managed network (Norpass2 must

also have the feature enabled)

Where many time zones and access levels are required Mode 210 must be selected before cards

are added to the system (see sub-section 4.2.2.5 below).

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4.2.2.2 Reader Settings

The following information is required for each reader:

• The required relay operating time (the period for which the door/barrier is to stay open)

• The maximum time that a door can be held open before raising an alarm (applicable to

access control software only)

• Any time periods when a door/barrier is to be left unlocked/open (see 4.2.2.4 –Door Open

Time Zones)

• Whether anti-timeback is to be active and, if so, the anti-timeback period

Also, for the controller:

• Whether the controller is to be linked to control software

• If the controller is linked to control software, its node identity

When you have these details available, follow the procedure in section 5.5.1 to enter them into the

CRC200R.

4.2.2.3 Card Format

You must determine whether the cards that are to be read are in Clock & Data or Wiegand format.

If the format is Clock & Data, the number length and the card number location need to be identified

(refer to Appendix B for further information). For Wiegand format cards, the total number of bits

and the number of start bits, check bits, etc. need to be identified (refer to Appendix B for further

information). A site code is not required for these formats on this reader controller.

For standard 26-bit Wiegand format, there is a special option (W26) that avoids the need to enter

the details of the format. Here, the standard site code and card number lengths are adhered to.

Follow the procedure in section 5.5.5 to enter the card format parameters.

Note: A useful feature to help identify the card format is provided by the ‘Card Test’ menu item.

This will check the format of a card presented to reader1 and display the format type,

number of digits/bits and the actual number on the card.

Follow the procedure in section 5.5.6 to check a card format.

4.2.2.4 Door Open Time Zones

Should any doors or barriers be left unlocked/open at specific times of the day on certain days of

the week?

The use of Door Open Time Zones enables doors to be set to be unlocked during specific times of

the day on certain days and controlled by a reader at all other times.

In addition to the two default time zones (0=always inactive, 1=always active), there are 2

programmable time zones (2 & 3). Any of the 4 time zones may be assigned to a doors/barrier

such that it may be open when the time zone is active and controlled by the reader when the time

zone is inactive.

Each of the two programmable time zones (2 &3) allow up to two active periods per day. Each of

these active periods can also be programmed to be active on specific days of the week.

4.2.2.5 Card Validity Time Zones

Are any of the cards to be valid only at specific times of the day on certain days of the week, or

valid on only one reader?

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The CRC200R can support both simple and extended access control requirements for different

types of card relating to the following factors:

Valid reader(s)

Valid times of the day

Valid days of the week

In ‘Line’ mode, the Time Zones used for door open can also be used for card validity (see 4.2.2.4).

If Mode 210 (extended time zone mode) is used, there are 16 access levels, each of which can be

assigned a different set of validity time zones for each reader. There are 15 programmable time

zones available in addition to two fixed time zones (0 = never valid, 1 = always valid). Several time

zones can apply to the same access level, therefore allowing very complex validity period tables to

be set up. The diagram shows the relationship between cards, access levels and time zones.

In this example, the card is assigned to access level 2. For this access level, the card is valid on

reader 1 for those times of day/days of the week set up in time zone 1, and is valid on reader 2 for

those times of day/days of week set up in time zones 2 and 4 (where more than one time zone is

assigned, the card will be valid when any of these time zones are set to valid).

The procedure for setting up access levels and time zones in this mode is:

1. Choose all likely active time periods (e.g. working hours, morning, afternoon, evening, etc.)

and active days (e.g. weekdays, weekend, etc.) and set up appropriate time zones (see

.section 5.8 for programming procedure).

2. Choose the access levels for groups of cardholders based on applicable validity time zones

specific to each reader, and add them to the CRC200R (see 5.9 for programming

procedure).

3. Add cards and assign the appropriate access levels (see section 5.1.2 for programming

procedure).

Note: 210 mode is the standard factory setting and should be used for new installations where

possible. Line mode can be used if a simpler system is required or if it is already in use on

other controllers.

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It is important that time zones and access levels are carefully planned and written down before

attempting to add them to the CRC200R.

4.2.3 Anti-Passback

If anti-passback is to be required, then it must be activated. Once activated, Anti-passback will

ensure that any card being presented to one of the two readers is made invalid for subsequent use

on that reader until it has been presented to the other reader.

It’s possible to programme the CRC200R to reset anti-passback at up to four times per day. Each

reset will cause the APB record (records of APB card numbers that have been presented to one

reader but not to the other reader) to be deleted, allowing these cards to be valid once more on

both readers. Follow the procedure in section 5.5.2 to programme anti-passback mode.

4.3 Programming the Cards

Once the controller has been configured, it needs to be told which cards to accept and how to

manage them. Cards numbers can be added individually or in batches. The CRC200R needs to

know how to treat each card according to which reader it is presented to. This is set by an Access

Level when the CRC200R is in 210 mode (set to ‘1’ if no time restriction is required). In Line mode,

the card must be assigned a Time Zone for each of the two readers, (set to ‘1’ if no time restriction

is required). Where a motorised card reader is connected to the CRC200R, it can be programmed

to capture the card. Alternatively the card capture output can be used to trigger other external

actions such as capturing video from a security camera on digital video recording equipment

(DVR).

In this version of CRC200, the card numbers are stored against indices. A note should be taken of

each index and associated card number. An example form is provided in Appendix C.

Follow the procedure in section 5.1.1 to programme cards in line mode or section 5.1.2. to

programme cards in 210 mode.

Alternatively, the CRC200R is able to ‘Learn’ card numbers when you present the cards to

Reader 1. Follow the procedure in section 5.2 to add cards using the learning method.

Note: A ‘Verify Card’ feature is also provided to quickly check the programming of any card. To

verify a card, you must enter the index against which the card has been stored. On entering

an index, you will be presented with the card number and a time zone for each reader

(access level in extended time zone mode).

Follow the procedure in section 5.3 to verify cards.

4.4 Setting PIN Codes

If a keypad or keypad/reader combination is connected to the CRC200R, up to 10 PIN codes can

be stored for checking against user input.

Follow the procedure in section 5.4 to add PIN codes.

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5 PROGRAMMING REFERENCE

This section is a step-by-step reference guide to programming each of the parameters of the

CRC200R. The order in which the procedures are described is based on the menu structure and is

not the order in which the CRC200R should be programmed. Please refer to section 0 for an

explanation of the installation programming procedure.

5.1 Program cards

The procedure to programme cards depends on the mode set in the configuration menu. Ensure

that you follow the procedure appropriate to the mode that you have set the CRC200R to.

5.1.1 Program Cards in Line Mode

To programme cards, at the opening display press once. The following is displayed:

Where ‘NNNN’ = the number of cards currently in memory.

Press and carry out the following procedure:

Display Action

i t e

This screen only appears when using W26 format. The site code is

not required in other modes. Enter the site code and press .

Enter the first card number & press

Enter the last card & press .

(Simply press if only one card is to be added).

: 0

Enter the Time Zone for reader 1 and press .

(see section 4.2.2.5)

t 1

Use to toggle between ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ to indicate whether these

cards should be captured at reader 1 and press

: 0

Enter the Time Zone for reader 2 and press .

(see section 4.2.2.5)

t 2

Use to toggle between ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ to indicate whether these

cards should be captured at reader 2 and press

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The display moves back to the first parameter of Program Cards for the next batch of cards to be

added. Press to escape from this menu item and press to move the next menu item.

5.1.2 Program Cards in 210 Mode

To programme cards, at the opening display press once. The following is displayed:

r o

Where ‘NNNN’ = the number of cards currently in memory.

Press and carry out the following procedure:

Display Action

i t e

This screen only appears when using W26 format. The site code is

not required in other modes. Enter the site code and press .

Enter the first card number & press

Enter the last card & press .

(Simply press if only one card is to be validated).

l : 0

Enter the Access Level assigned to this (these) cards and

press . (see section 4.2.2.5)

t 1

Use to toggle between ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ to indicate whether these

cards should be captured at reader 1 and press

t 2

Use to toggle between ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ to indicate whether these

cards should be captured at reader 2 and press

The display moves back to the first parameter of Program Cards for the next batch of cards to be

added. Press to escape from this menu item and press to move the next menu item.

5.2 Learn Cards

This menu item allows you to add cards to the CRC200R by presenting them to a connected

reader. Ensure that an appropriate reader is connected to the ‘Reader 1’ input of the CRC200R

before starting the procedure. The exact procedure depends on the mode set in the configuration

menu. Ensure that you follow the procedure appropriate to the mode that you have set the

CRC200R to.

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