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EXcel4 Controller

User Manual UM0012, Issue 8

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Contents

1 Introduction

1.1 Layout of EX-Series Access Control Units ................................................. 2 1.2 System capabilities – EXcel4 .............................................................................. 3 1.3 Technical specification EXcel4 .......................................................................... 4 1.4 Cable specifications ................................................................................................ 5

2 Installation

2.1 Mains Installation ..................................................................................................... 7 2.1.1 Power Supply ........................................................................................................ 7

2.2 Installation do’s and don’ts ................................................................................ 8 2.3 Terminating screened cable at the ACU ................................................... 9

2.3.1 When to terminate ........................................................................................... 9

2.3.2 How to terminate ............................................................................................. 10

2.3.3 Readers ................................................................................................................... 11

2.4 Power supply for locks ........................................................................................ 13 2.5 Locks .............................................................................................................................. 13 2.6 Suppression of Electrical Noise ..................................................................... 13 2.7 Fail-locked .................................................................................................................. 15

2.7.1 Fail-locked Drawing (Less than 2A lock) ........................................... 15

2.7.2 Fail-open ................................................................................................................ 15

2.7.3 Fail-open drawing (Less than 2A lock) ................................................ 16

2.7.4 Connecting a DC 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 Communications set-up ............................................................................... 25 2.18.1 Viewing a unit on Rs485 or Rs232 with xsearch ........................... 25

2.18.2 How to assign an I/P address ................................................................... 27

2.18.3 Troubleshooting TC/IP .................................................................................. 29

2.18.4 Other ways to assign I/P address ........................................................... 29

2.18.5 For documentation on How to use the EXgarde Toolkit. ....... 30

3 Testing the installation

3.1 Installer mode .......................................................................................................... 31 3.2 Reset (simply link jumper 1 and remove) ................................................ 33 3.3 Firmware ..................................................................................................................... 33 3.4 How to upgrade EX series ACU with new Firmware ....................... 33

3.4.1 Firmware Update ............................................................................................. 35

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4 Trouble-shooting

4.1 Fault-finding communications problems .............................................. 36 4.1.1 Controller Identification ............................................................................... 36

4.1.2 Controller Losing Memory .......................................................................... 36

4.1.3 Controller is Alarming - buzzing ............................................................. 37

4.1.4 Reader Problems .............................................................................................. 38

4.1.5 Reader not working ........................................................................................ 38

4.1.6 Interpretation of XKDX Messages .......................................................... 40

4.1.7 For more details on the XKDX refer to the EXgarde Toolkit Manual. 40

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 Compliance with CE regulations ................................................................. 46 6.2 Limitations on the intended operating environment. ................... 46 6.3 FCC Regulations Notice ..................................................................................... 47 6.4 ........................................................................................................... 47

7.1 .................................................................................................... 48 7.2 .............................................................................................................................. 48 7.3 .............................................................................................................................. 48 7.4 ................................................................... 48 7.5 ...................................... 49 7.6 ..................................................................................................... 49 7.7 ............................................................................................................ 49

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Table of Figures

Figure 1 - EXcel 4 controller ............................................................................................. 2

Figure 2 - Peripheral mounted in Non-Metal surface................................................... 9

Figure 3 - Peripheral mounted on Metal surface ......................................................... 9

Figure 4 - Incorrect Screening Method (Tails Left Long) ............................................ 10

Figure 5 - Correct Screening Method (Tails Kept Short) ............................................ 10

Figure 6 - Suppressor ....................................................................................................... 14

Figure 7 - Fail locked drawing ....................................................................................... 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 ........................................................................................ 29

Figure 20 - Xinstall window ...............................................Error! Bookmark not defined.

Figure 21 - Firmware loading ...........................................Error! Bookmark not defined.

Figure 22 - ACU UID ......................................................................................................... 42

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1 Introduction EX Series Variations and nomenclature

During the History of the EX Series (Now Version 3), it has also been spelt as EX series

(version 2 models), and the earliest version 1 models were known as X series. This Manual

describes the Latest Product.

All versions are compatible and able to be on the same communications line.

Software also referred to is EXgarde, which used to be called EXgarde (version 1and 2).

Both software versions are compatible with all EX series products but as more features

are added then EX series firmware is required to be kept up to date for full compatibility

with later software versions

Table shows the range of EX series Access Control Units available.

EXcel EXpert & EXpert IP

PC-controlled only Stand-alone (requires additional

EXkeypad programmer) or PC-controlled

EXcel2- 2-door, 2-reader with 4 spare

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 cards

EXcel4 - 18000 cards

16000-48000 cards, depending on

number of slaves

16 counters 16 counters

No support for additional input/output

boards

EXin/out32/16 board for additional inputs &

relays (I/O)

Readers:

TDSi Infra-red MICROcard (EXcel 4 requires

digital output reader), mag-stripe track 2

ABA, Wiegand 26-bit, Wiegand 34 bit,

Wiegand 37 bit, Octopus 44 bit, Me Lucky

34 bit, EXprox Proximity, EXsmart Mifare.

Supports Universal Decode for EXgarde

Software.

Readers:

TDSi Infra-red MICROcard, mag-stripe

track 2 ABA, Wiegand 26-bit, Wiegand 34

bit, Wiegand 37 bit, Octopus 44 bit, Me

Lucky 34 bit, EXprox Proximity, EXsmart

Mifare. Supports Universal Decode for

EXgarde Software.


1.1 Layout of EX-Series Access Control Units The following diagram shows the layout of the EX series controller.

Please familiarise yourself with the layout of the product before attempting 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 Reset Link


1.2 System capabilities – EXcel4 EXcel4 is a four-door access control unit (ACU) that is administered by a computer (PC)

running TDSi’s EXgarde software. More than one controller can be administered

simultaneously from one or more computers, and TDSi manufacture several controller

types besides EXcel4 that can co-exist in a single system.

The software is used to monitor events and to program ACUs with card numbers, access

rules and other parameters such as input and relay functions. The software does not

need to be running continuously, as ACUs hold all the information they need to provide

the security features 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

Readers and Doors Maximum is 4 readers with 1,2,3 or 4 Doors

Card capacity

(with EXgarde express or

lite)

5 000

Card capacity

(with EXgarde Pro) 18 000

Anti-pass-back

(with EXgarde Pro) Timed or True

Mantrap Yes

Time groups 64

Card expiry by date Yes

Communications RS232, RS485, Ethernet (TCP/IP)

Firmware Can be Flash Upgraded

Visual Indications

Green LED Mains present

Red LED Fault present: output fuse fail

Amber LED Battery Standby operation


1.3 Technical specification EXcel4

Input Voltage 100 - 240 VAC nominal ±10 %

Input Frequency 50/60 Hz

Mains Input Fuse T3.15A 20 mm 230 v HRC

Output Voltage 13.4 to 14.2 VDC (13.8 VDC nom) on mains power

10.0 to 12.3 VDC on battery standby

Output Load Current 4A maximum

Output Ripple 150 mVpk-pk max

Load Output Fuse F4.0 A 20 mm

Overload Protection Electronic shutdown until overload/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 Changeover volt-free contact 30 V, 2 A rating

TCP/IP Communications1

Ethernet 10Base-T or 100Base-Tx (Auto-Switching), RJ45,

with indication LEDs for 10Base-T connection,

T-Base-TX connection, link and activity


1.4 Cable specifications Always use suitable cable. Access control systems differ from intruder alarm systems in

that reader and communications cables carry high-speed data signals that can

become distorted or corrupted if inadequate cable is used.

The following tables show the recommended cable types that should be used when

making connections to our EXcel 4 access control systems.

Part Cable Type Cores Maximum

Distance

Magnetic

Stripe

Reader

5002-0360

Belden 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


Screened Alarm Cable 8 150m

Optica 5002-0390

5002-0391

Belden 9730 6 150m

Belden 9503 6 150m



Digital IR 5002-1781

5002-1791

Belden 9730 6 150m

Belden 9503 6 150m



MIFARE /

EXsmart2

5002-0433

5002-0434

5002-0435

5002-0436

5002-0440

5002-0441

5002-0442

Belden 9730 6 150m

Belden 9503 6 150m




Part Cable Type Cores Maximum

Distance

DIGIgarde

/

DIGIgarde

Smart /

PALMgard

e

5002-0450

5002-0451

5002-0460

Belden 9730 6 150m

Belden 9503 6 150m



Indala

Proximity

Reader

5002-0133

5002-0137

5002-0217

5002-0218

Belden 9730 6 150 m

Belden 9503 6 60 m

OS6C24/Alpha 5096/BICC H8124 6 60 m

Screened Alarm Cable 8 Up to 30m

Dataline

Keypad

5002-0286

5002-0315

5002-0316

Belden 9729 4 140m

FBOS2P24 4 100m

OS2P22/Alpha 5902/Belden 9502 4 60m


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 converter and cable type used.

When using an EX9520R converter or USB to serial converter configured to 2-wire mode, a

maximum cable length of 500m is possible. Use of an MA45 converter or USB to serial

converter configured for 4-wire mode will allow distances of up to a maximum of 1200 m

to be achieved.


2 Installation

2.1 Mains Installation This product must be fed from a mains power source having a separate (approved)

disconnect device and fitted with a fuse or other over-current protection device rated

at 3 A maximum. Ensure that the disconnect device used has appropriate earth fault

protection to the applicable standard.

Fix the PSU to the wall or other support structure in the correct orientation i.e. with the

transformer and space for the standby battery at the bottom of the unit using the

screws supplied. Allow clearance to for the lid of the product to be fitted and

removed.

NOTE. The product is to be installed in an area with free air movement and with a

minimum of 100 mm clearance between the sides and lid of the power supply case and

any adjacent surface (wall, ceiling or other partition).If you wish to run EXvisitors on a

separate PC, you will also need to obtain additional workstation licenses, available from

TDSi

This equipment MUST be earthed.

Knock-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, network cables,

inputs, outputs etc.)

Grommets should be used to protect cable sheaths from chaffing. These should meet

a minimum flammability specification of UL94 HB and should be correctly sized i.e.

close fitting with respect to the cable sizing.

The mains input cable should be securely fastened to the case saddle (1) in position

using a cable tie.

2.1.1 Power Supply Power supply unit providing a regulated 13.8 VDC output supplying continuous full rated

current to the access control unit and locks and an additional 0.5 A for trickle charging a

standby battery. The load output features full electronic short circuit protection under

mains operation. LED’s are provided to indicate mains present and fault conditions.

A single 12 v lead acid battery is required – Yuasa, 12v, 7Ah type, or similar.


2.2 Installation do’s and don’ts It is vital to observe anti–static precautions when working inside the ACU cabinet.

Suppressors MUST be fitted across all inductive loads as close as possible to the device itself.

These devices include (but not limited to) motors, locks, auxiliary relays and sounders. Suitable

suppressors are included in the installation kit supplied with this controller.

Solder and tape all connections. DO NOT use crimps or B–connectors or wire nuts or punch–

down blocks.

Each ACU must be grounded to a good mains ground. This can be achieved via the ground

wire (cable shield) from the power supply or by a separate wire to mains ground.

All cable runs must be in shielded cable. The shield of each cable must be grounded at one

end, and at one end only. This will usually be at the ACU chassis plate. However, if the

peripheral equipment (lock releases, card reader’s etc.) is grounded then the shield of the

cable must be grounded at the peripheral end and not at the ACU end.

Cable runs must be at least 2 meters long. This allows induced static to dissipate before it

reaches the electronics.

The braid of the cables (or the drain wire or ground wire) must be terminated to the earthing

clamps which are mounted to the chassis plate (unless the peripheral is connected to ground -

see below). The "pig tails" of the screened cable should be kept as short as possible to reduce

the radiating length.

The lengths of un-shielded wire should be kept to an absolute minimum. This will reduce the

chances of noise pick up. They must not be allowed to protrude into the area 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 connected should be providing a good ground.

Where peripheral equipment (lock releases, card reader’s etc.) is to be mounted on a non-

metal surface, the peripheral must not be grounded independently and the ground wire must

not be taken to a local ground but connect back at the ACU chassis which should be connect

to a good ground (earthed). If the peripheral is metal-cased then the ground wire can be

connected to the metal case, but this still needs grounding via the wire screen back at the

ACU chassis.

When using RS485 communications, attention must be paid to the special earthing

requirements detailed in the section titled "Communications".

In addition to these general principles, it is vital to follow the specific requirements for installing

peripheral equipment (readers, lock releases etc.) These requirements are explained in the

relevant places of this manual

Please note that in all recommendations for wire, minimum gauge requirements are listed. It is

the responsibility of the installing company to follow all local and national electrical codes as

they apply.

Never install any access control system until approval has been obtained from local fire

authority. In particular note that the use of an exit (egress) button may not be legal. Single–

action exit may be required.

The use of shielded cable, and adherence to correct grounding procedures, is necessary for every

connection to the controller.


2.3 Terminating screened cable at the ACU It may or may not be necessary to terminate cable screens at the ACU end. The

following diagrams 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


2.3.2 How to terminate The following pictures show how the cable screen should be terminated to the 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)


2.3.3 Readers The screen braid of the cables must be terminated to the earthing clamps on the side of

the chassis plate unless the reader is connected to ground. Any portion of the

unscreened cable should be kept as short as possible and not be allowed to protrude

into the area of the electronics.

The following section covers the most popular readers currently supplied by TDSi. For any

other reader, please refer to the documentation that came with the reader.

EXprox Proximity readers (5002-0354 and 5002-0355)

Digital IR reader (5002-1781)

(The analogue IR reader 5002-0035 cannot be used with the EXcel4)

EXprox2 and EXprox2K Proximity readers (5002-0395 and 5002-0396)

Mifare EXsmart readers (5002-0440 and 5002-0441, mullion styles)

Mifare EXsmart2 readers (5002-0435, 5002-0433, 5002-0436, 5002-0434)

EXcel4

terminal pins Reader connection

Colour 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 Reader 1 MAG-CLK White 4 (Mag Clock)

16 Reader 1 LED Blue 7 (Red LED)

18 Reader 1 0V Black 2 (0V)

17 Reader 1 +12V Red 1 (9 to 16V DC 75mA Max)

















Optica Proximity Reader with Keypad (5002-0390 and 5002-0391)

EXcel

terminal

Reader connection Terminal Pin connection

14 Reader 1 MAG-DATA 4 (Mag Data)

15 Reader 1 MAG-CLK 3 (Mag Clock)

16 Reader 1 LED 5 (Red LED)

18 Reader 1 0V 1 (0V)

17 Reader 1 12V 2 (10 - 14V)

28 Reader 2 12V 2 (10 - 14V)




29 Reader 2 0V 1 (0V)

28 Reader 3 12V 2 (10 - 14V)




29 Reader 3 0V 1 (0V)

44 Reader 4 12V 2 (10 - 14V)




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 reprogrammed to Red Only.)

The LED line is held at approximately 5V, and in normal mode will pulse to 0 Volts every 2

seconds (red LED). Upon access granted this will activate to 12 Volts for 5seconds

(Green).


2.4 Power supply for locks The built-in power supply has four outputs each with a 1A quick blow fuse. Overall supply

is 4 A across these 4 terminals. 1 A is required for the ACU which leaves 3 A for locks.

These connections can be found on the small PCB (Output Distribution Board) top left of

the Unit.

Controller

Terminal Equipment Connection

1+ Connected to +12 V IN, Terminal 10 on ACU

PCB Maximum 4 Amps

available across all 4

pairs of Terminals (1 A

required for ACU)

1- Connected to 0 V, Terminal 11 on ACU PCB

2+ Door lock Supply (up to 1 A max.)

2- Door lock 0 V


3- Door lock 0 V


4- Door lock 0 V

2.5 Locks If the lock(s) are to be powered from the built-in power supply - this is subject to a

maximum peak current of 2A lock (Relays 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 least 900mA overall – thus 3 of these

rated locks could have power supplied by the built in PSU.

2.6 Suppression of Electrical Noise CAUTION! : A suppressor MUST be fitted at the lock.

DC lock strikes must be fitted with suppression components i.e. diode plus capacitor or

MOV device (Metal Oxide Varistor). AC lock strikes must be fitted with a suitable

specialised suppressor, the TDSi suppressor provided is specialized and supports both AC

and DC locks - part number 4262-0095.

TDSI provide 2 suppressors each with the EXpert2, EXpert2 Slave EXpander and 4 with an

EXpert4: Suppressors can be fitted are not polarity governed.


Figure 6 - Suppressor


2.7 Fail-locked This kind of lock requires power to unlock:

EXcel terminal Lock connection

20 Door 1 Lock relay Common

pole

21 Door 1 Lock relay n/o


pole



pole



pole


2.7.1 Fail-locked Drawing (Less than 2A lock)

N/O

Com

54

53

35

34

48

47

21

20

Door

1

Door

2

Door

3

Door

4

ACU Connections

for a fail-locked

Lock Release

Lock Release

Suppressor

Shield or Ground wire

should be connected to

lock release casing if

possible

To Separate appropriate

Power SupplyShield 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 power is applied:

EXcel terminal Lock connection

19 Door 1 Lock relay n/c

20 Door 1 Lock relay Common pole








2.7.3 Fail-open drawing (Less than 2A lock)

Com

N/C

53

52

34

33

47

46

20

19

Door

1

Door

2

Door

3

Door

4

ACU Connections

for a fail Open Lock

Release

Lock Release

Suppressor

Shield or Ground wire

should be connected to

lock release casing if

possible

To Separate appropriate

Power SupplyShield 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

LockstrikeRelay pole

Relay n/oRelay pole

FailLocked

FailOpen

LockstrikeRelay n/c

ToPower

Supply

Lock release

Suppressor

Suppressor

Coil

Coil

pole

n/o

SecondaryRelay

Figure 9 - DC lock release diagram


2.8 Door sensors Most door sensors have contacts that are closed when the door is closed. If fitting one

where the opposite is true, make the appropriate selection in EXgarde.

If no door sensor is to be fitted then the factory fitted link should be left in place otherwise

the on-board buzzer will start to sound shortly after powering up EXcel 4 (typically 15

seconds after as this is the onboard local alarm for door ajar feature

EXcel terminal Function

22 Door 1 Door sense input

23 Door 1 Door sense 0V

36 Door 2 Door sense


49 Door 3 Door sense input


55 Door 4 Door sense


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


50 Door 3 Egress 0V


56 Door 4 Egress 0V


2.10 Inputs

EXcel

terminal Function

Only available in the

following

configurations

36 Input 3

1 Door 37 0V (for Inputs 3 & 4)

38 Input 4

49 Input 5

1 or 2 Door 50 0V (For inputs 5 & 6)

51 Input 6

55 Input 7

1, 2 or 3 Door 56 0V (For inputs 7 & 8)

57 Input 8


2.11 Supervision options Excel 4 can detect and report tampering with an input, if one of the two configurations

below is used. The two options are referred to as US and UK because of the countries in

which each type is most prevalent. The resistor(s) should be installed as close to the

switch as possible to provide maximum protection.

2.12 Relays Note that relays are limited to 30V 2A non-inductive load. Any load that exceeds this

MUST be controlled using a suitable separate relay. If the load is of an inductive nature

(motors, bells, locks, relays etc.) then the load MUST have a suppressor fitted in the same

way as for a lock.

EXcel terminal Function Only available in the 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


48 Relay 3 n/o

52 Relay 4 n/c 1, 2 or 3 Door


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 top of the board these are: dip switch 1: ON for I/P communications.

OFF for RS232 or Rs485 communications dip switch 2-5: all ON for full RS485 termination. If

termination of RS485 is not supplied by the Converter then use dip switches on ONE

EXpert only in the RS485 daisy chain to provide termination. Termination can be put on

the first ACU in the RS485 line

1-resistor supervision (US) for short-circuit

tamper detection

2-resistor supervision (UK) for short-

circuit and open-circuit tamper

detection


2.15 Communications When using RS-485 ensure that the screen of the cable serving the communications is

connected at the point at which it enters the controller only. Insulate the screen of the

cable that leaves the controller and connect the screen of that cable at the next

controller. (A simple rule of screen in and not out is recommended). Repeat this until all

connections are made. It is important to screen the cable at one end only.

There are several possible methods for connecting one or more ACU’s to a computer

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 converters please refer to

documentation for that unit:

Lantronix UDS-10 or UDS-100 serial-Ethernet converter

Documentation (6650-0236) supplied with the Lantronix converter.

MA-45 RS232-RS485 converter

Documentation (6650-0231) supplied with the MA-45 converter.

EX9520 RS232-RS485 (2 wire) converter

Documentation (6650-0241) supplied with the EX9520 converter.


2.15.2 Protocol Converter USB to RS232/RS485

For the full installation instructions, refer to the Documentation (UM0063) supplied with the

USB Protocol converter.

Using the USB Converter for 4 wire RS485:

Install 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

wire

SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4

ON OFF ON ON


Connect to the EX 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


2.16 Ethernet Communications If you are connecting the EXcel4 to an existing network, contact the network

administrator to be allocated a suitable IP address.

Before connecting the Ethernet port to anything, re-position the 5 dip-switches

accordingly. Switch 1 should be ON (up) for IP connection. Switches 2, 3, 4 & 5 provide

RS485 end-of-line termination. Termination is required when connecting multiple ACU’s

via RS485 from the IP-connected ACU. Only one set of termination switches should be on

for the whole RS485 communications line.

Connect the EXcel4 to the network or computer, using 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 but there is no data on the line; a flashing light

indicates data on the line (but not necessarily directed at, or coming from, the port).

CAUTION! If you are connecting the EXcel4 to a network, the Ethernet patch lead must

have a ferrite sleeve installed at the end that is plugged into the EXcel4. The ferrite

sleeve is supplied with the EXcel4 and must be installed as close as possible to the end

of the lead:


2.17 Built In TCP/IP Xport as Converter Located under the “Ethernet Connection” as written on the overlay connections label

Figure 12 - Lantronix Xport

(NB make note of the MAC address written on the device e.g. 00-20-4A-CC-F9-AF as this

will be useful when configuring the IP Address)

Having connected 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 screen

Below is an example of multiple ACU’s of differing TDSi types on an Ethernet and then

converted to RS485 4 wire protocol.


Figure 13 - TCP/IP Connection setup


2.18 PC Communications set-up

Make a note of the 12-digit UID of each EXcel4 unit in the system (this is visible through a

window in the connection label). Once EXgarde is started on the PC, this information is

needed at the time of adding the ACU details into the database. For units connected

via Ethernet, the IP address will also be required. Once the required information has been

entered, you can start (or re-start) EXgarde Communications and the computer will start

communicating with the ACU’s.

Whether you are using serial (RS232 or RS485) or Ethernet (TCP/IP) communications, the

quickest way of commissioning the installation is to run the xsearch application which is

one of the tools available in the EXgarde Toolkit.

This will:

search for installed controllers and report on the status of ones that have been

discovered

view the Xport 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 on the EXgarde Pro CD;

located under Extras/Software/EXgarde Toolkit.

The xsearch folder contains an xsearch.exe file which can be placed onto your desktop

of the PC that is running the communications for the controllers (ACU’s).

2.18.1 Viewing a unit on Rs485 or Rs232 with xsearch

The purpose of this tool is to prove that the unit is ON LINE.

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 of all COM Ports.

Figure 14 - XSearch home screen


Press the ESC key and then use the arrows up and down to highlight the COM port

required. For example COM 1, and then press “Enter” Key to select, which will default to

scanning all on the COM Port selected.

Figure 15 - COM port select

This then gives information of the Access Control Units on line.

If you have recently placed more than one unit on line then these will default 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 number to search from i.e. Type the last 9

digits only e.g. 004-003-655. The search will start from this number.

“N” allow you to select the number to search on from the starting number selected with

“B”.


Using then these options you can search the COM Port for the controllers to verify they

are ON LINE

Figure 17 - XSearch main screen

For a more detailed description on how to use xsearch, 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/.

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 of all IP devices that have been found. If the TCP/IP

module has been found you will typically get:


Figure 18 - Communication channels


Verify this is correct TCP/IP module by checking the MAC address number e.g.

“00:20:4a:ca:d5:60” is the same as the one written on the XPort TCP/IP module itself.

You may well get the statement “Adapter needs a valid IP address”, so to correct the I/P

address, use the up and down arrows on the PC keyboard to highlight the XPort TCP/IP

unit in yellow and then press the ENTER key to select.

Figure 19 - Selected channel

Now press the letter “I” and then type in the new IP address - which is valid for the

network you are using - press “Enter” again to accept.

The Xsearch List on the screen will now show your Xport unit with the MAC address, the

correct given I/P address and the UID number of the EXcel4 unit.

2.18.3 Troubleshooting TC/IP

The XPort TCP/IP from new is not assigned any I/P address, to begin with it is default

0.0.0.0. Usually when connecting to the PC via a crossover cable or a network the

number of the I/P address seen will be 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 PC using just a crossover cable, and assign the IP

address of the PC to be close to 169.254.0.0 with a subnet of 255.0.0.0 and no gateway.

Once you have changed the I/P address for the customers network you may not see the

unit on your laptop if it has been changed to a number out of the range of the laptops

I/P address.

2.18.4 Other ways to assign I/P address

If you continue to have problems then other software tools such as Lantronix Device

Installer and Telnet are other methods which may help you.

For further help refer to other TDSi I/P documentations such as “How to Correctly Set UP IP

Connections of TDSI Product located on your EX series Documentation CD or installed

with EXgarde Software on your PC, location C:/Program Files/TDSi/Documentation/.


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/.


3 Testing the installation The installation can be tested without using the computer by doing the following:

1. Apply power to the EXcel4 the LED on the reader(s) should start flashing at about two

flashes per second.

2. put unit into installer mode

Test the unit without any software using installer mode: The installer mode allows you to test the cards which will work with the readers; verify the

doors are opening by the card. (Any card of the correct reader technology will activate

all doors relays)

Also you can test the egress buttons open the doors but this would happen outside of

installer mode anyway.

On first power up out the box the Unit will be ready to be placed into installer mode. To

place the ACU ready for installer mode can be done by performing a Reset.

3.1 Installer mode

1. Press the tamper switch down for 5 seconds

2. Release the tamper switch for 5 seconds

3. Press the tamper switch down 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 because the ACU thinks the door is open, and is signaling that the

door has been left open too long. If the door is in fact closed, this can be corrected

once EXgarde software is talking to EXpert. Temporarily, silence the buzzer by opening

the door or replacing the factory-fitted link across the door sensor inputs of door 1).

8. Present a correct technology card to one of the readers. The flashing rate should

change to one flash every two seconds.

9. Present the card again – relays 1 and 2 should be energised for 5 seconds. (At this

stage, the EXpert has not been told whether it is a one-door or two-door installation).

Note that until the first card is programmed using EXgarde, ANY card of the correct

technology will trigger both relays.


10. Pressing an egress button if fitted, and the associated lock should 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


3.2 Reset (simply link jumper 1 and remove) With ACU power on, link the reset jumper J1 together (short with jumper provided) for a

few seconds. Then remove and park (place jumper on 1 pin only). Reset complete, this

will lose all cards from memory and put back factory defaults except for any Readers

configured into special formats will not be changed.

3.3 Firmware EX series ACU’s have Flash Upgradeable EEPROMS called FPROMs (Field Programmable

Read Only Memory)

EX series version 3 firmware is required for the Version 3 hardware EX series controllers.

Version 3 firmware is not compatible with Version 2 Hardware and vice versa.

For version 3 hardware boards such as the latest EX series controllers you need version 3

firmware. I.e. file names such as EX2_305.S2.

The new Version 3 Expanders (Unlike version 2) are now Flash Upgradeable.

All Hardware Version 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 Xinstall.ini file, telling it how to connect to the ACU, and

automatically send down the Firmware Data to the ACU.

Therefore you need 3 files.

1. Xinstall.exe

2. Xinstall.ini

3. The Firmware File “xxxx.abs”

Place all three files in the same location or folder.

It may be the ACU is not ready to receive New Firmware. To place the unit into ready

mode you can perform a procedure that resets and manually erases the firmware

loaded into the EX-series.

1. Power down the EX-series

2. Place Jumper on Reset J1

3. Power Up (this will be confirmed by beeping)

4. Press and continue to hold the tamper switch on.

5. Remove jumper & replace again within 15 seconds.

6. Release tamper switch

7. Power down


8. Remove jumper.

9. Power 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”.


3.4.1 Firmware Update 1. Go to www.tdsi.co.uk to download the installer file or call customer support for the

.zip firmware installation file.

2. Unzip the file and double click on the eX2MF206.exe for EXpert and EXcel2 or on the

eX4MF106.exe for EXcel4 This is going to install the X Installer (Default installation:

C:\Program Files\X Installer)

3. Go into C:\Program Files\X Installer and be sure that the eX2MF206.abs is in there. If it

is not copy it from the unzip file and paste it into the default installation folder

(C:\Program Files\X Installer).

4. Double click on the XINSTALL.INI

Go to the [XINSTALL] and modify the name of the .abs

Code_File_Name= eX2MF206.abs (For EXpert 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 port to 10001

IP_address=X.X.X.X

IP_Port=10001

SAVE THE FILE and close it.

5. Go to Start\Programs or (All Programs)\X Installer and run the application.

6. That is going to do the process automatically for you.

NOTE. If you are using IP it is recommended to be connected from your computer to the

ACU with a crossover cable. Although the procedure can be done over a network,

extreme caution on downloading the file to the correct ACU and guaranteeing a

continuous seamless network connection is necessary

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4 Trouble-shooting

4.1 Fault-finding communications problems EXgarde will indicate if it has failed to communicate with any ACU, and the red and

green LEDS on the EXcel4 boards can be used to assist with troubleshooting. Note that

this type of problem is more easily resolved by disconnecting the RS485 connections from

ALL EXcel 4 units and trying to bring them on-line one at a time – a faulty connection at

one unit could prevent communication with all units.

Red LED flashing

rapidly, green LED

flashes every 1-5

seconds

Normal behavior by EXcel4 – if EXgarde software reports ACU as “off

line” then data transmitted by EXcel is either not reaching the PC or the

EXcel4 A and B TX (transmit) data lines are reversed.

No LEDs flashing Data transmitted by PC is not reaching EXcel4

Only RED LED

flashing

Data transmitted by PC is reaching EXcel4 but either EXcel4 serial

number has not been entered correctly or the EXcel4 A and B Rx

(receive) data lines are reversed

A diagnostic tool – eXmonitor.exe – is available for Rs232/RS485. This will display a list of all

units that are capable of communicating 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 1-000-100-123 where the first digit identifies the EX series ACU

type: 1 = EXpert, 2 = Expander, 3= EXcel2, 4 = EXcel4, 5 = MICROgarde 2, 6 = MICROgarde

1. On the Main White Cabinet (Case) of the ACU is a label at the top stating the product

type, but should an engineer swap the PCB’s or add additional ones this may be

inaccurate.

4.1.2 Controller Losing Memory

The first thing to check is that the Memory battery has been enabled.

If the ACU has been left down powered for a very long period of time with the

Memory battery left enabled then eventually this battery may need replacing,

measure the voltage across the battery for a minimum of 3V. In “normal” operating

conditions this battery will last at least 10 years.

Lack of suppression across peripheral equipment containing a coil, may induce back

EMF (spikes) which could potentially affect the PCB and thus erase programming in

the RAM. Such effects can cause permanent damage to the circuit.


4.1.3 Controller is Alarming - buzzing

The Controller is initially provided with a yellow link fitted across the 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.


4.1.4 Reader Problems

Multiple reader technologies on the same Controller. On first power up with a reader connected or after a ACU reset, the LED reader will flash

quickly (twice a second), presenting a correct technology card to the reader will make

the reader flash to the normal mode of 1 flash every 2 seconds- this has detected the

reader type and enabled it into the controller memory. If you have a different reader

technology being used on the other reader channel then this will need programming

independently to get functionality.

Reader LED goes out when a card is presented. The system default for a reader LED is Bi-Coloured so you may find that the LED goes out

when you present a card. If this occurs change the LED type to Red Only.

Reader LED’s are not flashing rapidly. On initial power up, if the readers are not flashing rapidly (about twice every second)

then do a system reset. This is done WITH THE POWER ON by placing the reset jumper J1

across the pins for about a second or so and then removing it. The reader LEDs will then

start to flash rapidly ready for card presentation to the reader.

Readers with Separate Power Supplies With Any readers that uses a separate power supply then ensure the Readers Ground 0V is

connected to the ACU Ground 0V thus they are at the same Ground.

4.1.5 Reader not working

1. Present a card to the reader, does the reader respond or bleep?

a. If not then the Card is not 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 many types of reader but if a 3rd

party reader is being used you may need pull up resistors (normally 1kΩ to the 5V

output). If the reader has a Wiegand output then the reader type may need to be

set manually either via XKDX (in EXgarde toolkit) or in the software.

3. Present a card to the reader, are you getting any event at all in the EXgarde software

event trail, or on XKDX software screen?

a. If not then check wiring for clock and data or W0 and W1. No signal is getting to

the ACU.

b. If yes then what is the message? If using the XKDX (software) screen Refer to the

list below. If you are using the EXgarde software then this should tell a message

helping you identify why it is not working.

Reader Error: Other messages to look for are “Reader error” this refers to the wrong reader

type has been set for the reader OR the signal from the reader is getting “interfered with”

along the cable and the ACU sees it as a garbled message. Check the cable, screening

of the cable, is the reader on metal or poor cable quality, kinks, breaks, bare wires,

external cables/peripherals inducing noise.

Reader Gone, or Reader Back: This implies the reader was disconnected, or reconnected,

either on the power supply lines, or on the data signal lines. Check the wiring, reader


power supply, &/or check the connections at the ACU or any additional connector

blocks or cable extension joints along the wiring.


4.1.6 Interpretation of XKDX Messages

Event messages will appear on the XKDX screen and are in plain text. Use the up and

down arrows on the PC keypad to view the previous events. All previous events can be

viewed in this way (depending on the number of events memory). Use the left and right

buttons on the PC keypad to display the date and time of the currently displayed event.

For example:

EXcel 10:56

M00123456 A1

The top line is showing the current time (not the time of the last event).

The bottom line shows the last event (note that message types that have been turned off

will not appear). This can be interpreted as follows:

M00123456 Card number 00123456

Card Technology: MICROcard (see table for other codes)

A1 Event Access Granted (see table for other codes)

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= Relay latched off

N= Control card ON

P= Control card OFF

4.1.7 For more details on the XKDX refer to the EXgarde Toolkit Manual.

General Reader faults:

Ultimately the reader or reader channel on the PCB may be faulty but this can be tested

by using another reader, or connect the reader directly to the PCB with only the cable

that comes with the reader, or only using a very short 2 metre cable to test.

Present or use a different card – it could be a faulty card.

Does the reader work OK on another reader channel port?

Try down powering the ACU down and then up again. Try a reset on the ACU.


4.1.8 Intermittently card works

Disconnect the lock and see if the problem still occurs. If this solves the problem then it

may be not the reader at fault but check that the supplied suppression has been fitted

at the lock and also check the lock’s power rating. If you are using powerful locks, a

larger lock power supply and/or secondary lock relays may be needed. Thus giving an

intermittent access and appears the reader is only sometimes working.

4.1.9 Monitored Locks Some maglocks are equipped with "Monitored contacts" which give an output when the

maglock is not powered, or is powered when the door is open. The signal is derived from

the magnetic state of the lock and is supposed to show if a maglock door is closed. The

wires carrying this signal are often within the cable going to the maglock, so it is

convenient to connect it straight to an ACU.

With monitored locks there are three states:

Circuit closed - When the door is locked

Door open - when the door opens normally

Circuit open - When the circuit is broken (This would usually trigger an alarm)

With normal locks, only two states are reported:

circuit closed

circuit open

TDSi ACUs are designed to respond only to open and closed states from a lock.

When a monitored contact is connected to the Door Sense contact in a TDSi ACU, then

the door is seen to open as soon as the 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 two work arounds:

1) Set the ACU to ignore the door sense input ON state for less than 4 seconds.

2) Connect the monitored output to a standard input. This would indicate when

the door was secure, but it would not produce a Door Ajar alarm if something

was preventing the maglock holding the door tightly closed.

The solution to this is to fit a second, conventional door sensor. Then use the

Alarm Shunt feature to disable the monitored contact, and use the

conventional door sensor to break the link between the alarm shunt relay and

the monitored contact. So when a card is swiped, the lock relay is energized,

power is removed from the maglock and the magnetic field starts to collapse. In

the meantime, the alarm shunt relay has also been energized, placing a short

circuit across the monitored contact. So the ACU thinks the door is still closed.

The door opens, activating the secondary door sense input (door open =

contacts open) which disconnects the alarm shunt relay from the monitored

contact. The ACU now thinks the door is open. Both the lock strike and alarm

shunt relays de-energize. Power is now applied to the lock, and as the door

closes, the ACU detects this.


4.1.10 Identifying Versions of Hardware.

The version 3 hardware has ONLY 1 SQUARE processor chip 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.


5 Connection tables 5.1.1 Power and communications

EXcel4

terminal

Function Notes

1 RS485A TX The descriptions “A” and “B” are not

always consistent between various

manufacturers. To avoid problems,

always follow the pin-to-pin tables in

this manual.

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 EXcel 4 terminal Function

2 3 7 Receive

3 2 6 Transmit

5 7 5 Ground


5.1.5 Readers and doors

EXcel terminal Function Alternate use

12 +5V OUT

13 0V OUT

14 Reader 1 MAG-DATA

15 Reader 1 MAG-CLK

16 Reader 1 LED

17 Reader 1 +12V

18 Reader 1 0V




22 Door 1 Door Sense

23 0V (for Door Sense and Egress)

24 Door 1 Egress


26 Reader 2 MAG-CLK

27 Reader 2 LED

28 Reader 2&3 +12V

29 Reader 2&3 0V


31 Reader 3 MAG-CLK

32 Reader 3 LED


Relay 2 (1, 2 or 3-door configuration) 34 Door 2 Lock relay Common pole


36 Door 2 Door Sense Input 3 (1, 2 or 3-door configuration)


38 Door 2 Egress Input 4 (1, 2 or 3-door configuration)

39 +5V OUT

40 +5V OUT


42 Reader 4 MAG-CLK

43 Reader 4 LED

44 Reader 4 +12V

45 Reader 4 0V




49 Door 3 Door Sense Input 5 (2 or 3-door configuration)


51 Door 4 Egress Input 6 (2 or 3-door configuration)




55 Door 4 Door Sense Input 7 (2 or 3-door configuration)



57 Door 4 Egress Input 8 (2 or 3-door configuration)


6 Compliance Notices

6.1 Compliance with CE regulations

The equipment is designed, tested and declared to conform to the following CE

directives:-

2014/30/EU EMC Directive

2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive

2011/65/EC RoHS

6.2 Limitations on the intended operating environment.

The equipment is intended for use in access control applications in a wide range of

configurations. It is intended for use with third party equipment attached at the power

supply input, the reader inputs, various control outputs and the data communications

ports. Such third party equipment, and all cabling must be of suitable design and

installation to ensure that the overall 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 strictly followed.

Due to the wide range of access control products TDSi notes cannot cover all possible

type and combinations of equipment that may be assembled to form a total system.

TDSi exercise due diligence to ensure that its equipment is suitable for use in the stated

applications, but ultimate responsibility for the compliance of a complete system must

rest with the prime contractor at a site where local conditions may require additional

EMC precautions to be taken.


6.3 FCC Regulations Notice This device complies with Part 15, Class B, of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions:-

a) This device may not cause harmful interference.

b) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION! Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference

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 antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which

the receiver is connected

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

6.4 CSA EMC Notice. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B Limits for radio frequency

emissions from digital apparatus set out in the radio interference regulations of the

Canadian Department of Communications.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les

limites applicable aux appareils numériques de la Classe B prescrites dans le

règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicte par le Ministère des

Communications du Canada.


7 Safety Notices

7.1 Product description These notes apply to TDSi EXcel4 Access Control Units with an internal ACU PSU mains

power supply fitted. The mains supply must be connected to the equipment by a

permanently connected wiring installation as described below.

7.2Rating The TDSi EXcel4 Access Control Units with an internal AC PSU mains power supply fitted

are powered from a 100 – 240 VAC, 50/60Hz mains supply & draw a maximum supply

current of 1.8A.

7.3 Safety

CAUTION! Disconnect the mains supply before removing the covers or making

connections to the equipment.

All regulations and requirements MUST be must strictly followed to prevent hazards to life

and property both during and after installation, and during any subsequent servicing

and maintenance.

7.4 Positioning and fixing of equipment The equipment must not be installed out of doors or in damp or exposed conditions.

To ensure mechanical stability 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 SWITCHED OFF before starting any wiring.

Wiring should be in accordance with the current I.E.E. regulations, or the appropriate

standards in your country, and should be performed by a properly qualified electrician.

For permanently connected equipment a readily accessible disconnect device shall be

incorporated in the fixed wiring.

Wiring should be via a switched, fused spur with a 3A fuse (UK) rating, and should use

approved 3 core mains cable of minimum cross section area 0.5 sq. mm. The installation

MUST be provided with a double Common pole isolator switch with a contact separation

of at least 3mm. The Earth wire into the terminal block should be left longer than the L &

N wires so that it is pulled out last if the cable is strained.


7.5 Connecting signal wiring to associated equipment. The TDSi EXcel4 Access Control Units with an internal AC PSU mains power supply fitted

must be connected to other equipment forming part of an overall control system using

signal wiring connections made with screened cable with the screen securely

connected to an earth point at the controlled equipment end and at earth points within

the EXcel4 equipment. Where individual remote equipment is locally earthed it is

permissible to disconnect the cable screen earth connection at one end of the cable.

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 Lithium battery is only fitted to the EXcel4 board. For this to be operational jumper J4

needs to be connected. The battery will support EXcel4 memory for a maximum of 10

years in normal environmental conditions.

The clock chip mounted on EXcel 4 board has it only internal battery, which will retain

memory to the clock chip for a maximum of 10 years under normal operating conditions


8 Board Layout

Anti-Surge Fuse 12v 1A

Ethernet 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

TDSi UK

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Kingdom

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