DRAFT User Manual RFID Encoder ASSA ABLOY Hospitality 1 66 1001 001-7
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Table of contents FCC and .................................................................................................5 IC statements FCC statements ........................................................................................................................ 5 Industry ........................................................................................................................ Canada statements 5 1. Introduction ....................................................................
Appendix .................................................................................................27 D: Boot-up procedure Appendix E: More about how the encoder finds the .................................................................................................29 server (Visionline only) To commission ........................................................................................................................ encoders with DNS 30 Single .............................................
FCC and IC statements FCC statements This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
1. Introduction The RFID encoder is used for encoding and verifying RFID cards. It can be used together with the below systems: Visionline VingCard Vision Unless anything else is stated, the information in this document is valid for both systems. Note: For upgrade of firmware in the RFID encoder, see Appendix C.
2. To mount the encoder The RFID encoder can either be mounted on a wall or be placed on a table etc; dimensions in Figure 2 below in mm (inches). 2.1 Dimensions Figure 2: Encoder dimensions Note: The RFID encoder can be mounted either horizontally or vertically.
2.2 Mounting kit The RFID encoder is delivered with a mounting kit containing the following items: Description Quantity Usage Screws 2,9x25mm 2 For mounting the RFID encoder on a wall Collar screw 3,5x25mm 1 For mounting the RFID encoder on a wall Screws 2,5x6,4mm 4 For mounting the card holder and mounting brackets Expand plugs 6x30 3 Mounting brackets 2 Adhesive Velcro strips 2 If the RFID encoder should be mounted without using screws Table 1: Mounting kit 2.
2.4 Card holder If the RFID encoder is mounted on the wall, a card holder should be mounted on the encoder. The card holder, including two screws for fixation, are enclosed with the encoder at delivery. Figure 4: The card holder is snapped onto the RFID encoder and also fastened with two screws.
3. Electrical specification There are several possibilities for powering: Power via PoE; power over Ethernet External power via adapter of 5VDC regulated voltage Power via USB (only applicable for Visionline) 3.
4. To connect to Visionline or VingCard Vision 4.1 To connect to the Visionline server 4.1.1 To connect via TCP/IP If the encoder connects to the server via TCP/IP, it automatically adjusts to 10 or 100Mbit/s networks. The encoder starts by retrieving an IP address via DHCP; Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. The encoder then automatically finds the server. Note: When the encoder has been detected by the server, the display shows the date and time.
To add an encoder device in the Visionline device list: 1. When the USBXpress driver has been installed according to Appendix B, open the Visionline device list by double clicking on Devices under the Lists tab in the navigation window. 2. In the Devices dialog, click Add; the Device details dialog will be shown. 3. Enter a Name for the encoder. 4. If desired, enter a Description for the encoder. 5. At Type, choose 'Network RFID encoder (USB)' in the drop-down-menu. Figure 6 6. At S/N, click the button.
4.1.3 RFID encoder in SysMon 1. Double click on SysMon.exe in the Visionline installation folder. 2. Go to View/RFID Encoders; encoders that have been connected via TCP/IP will be shown. Note: When hovering over an RFID encoder in the RFID Encoders window of SysMon, information about Mac address, IP address, firmware version and last ping will be shown. Figure 9 Note: For upgrade of firmware via SysMon, see Appendix C. 4.1.3.1 To rename the encoder 1.
4.2 To connect to the VingCard Vision server or workstation 4.2.1 To connect via TCP/IP To make the RFID encoder accessible for VingCard Vision, the encoder must be assigned with four parameters: IP address IP port number gateway address subnet mask Before setting the above parameters in RFID Encoder Configuration Utility, the USBXpress driver must be available for the RFID encoder to be able to connect and perform the setup.
5. Configuration utility If the encoder parameters need to be modified to suit the network where the encoder is located, this can be done in RFID Encoder Configuration Utility. Table 2 below describes the configurable parameters. For guidance about how to configure the RFID encoder for use together with Visionline, see section 5.1. For information about how to configure the RFID encoder for use together with VingCard Vision, see section 5.2. For default parameter values, see section 6.1.
5.1 To configure the encoder for use with Visionline 1. Make sure that the USBXpress driver is installed; see Appendix B for details. 2. Double click on RFIDEncoderConfig.exe. 3. Connect the encoder to USB power; the encoder will appear in the drop-down-menu at 'USB' in the upper left corner of the RFID Encoder Configuration Utility window. 4. Select the encoder in the drop-down-menu. 5. Click the Start button to connect. Figure 13 6. Click the Get version button. Figure 14 7.
8. Click the Get config button. At first configuration, the default encoder parameters will be shown; see Figure 16. Note: The default parameter values are also shown in section 6.1. Figure 16 9. To modify one or more parameters, make the desired changes and click the Set config button. Figure 17 10.When the new configuration has bee set in the encoder, a message as in Figure 18 will be shown.
5.2 To configure the encoder for use with VingCard Vision 1. Make sure that the USBXpress driver is installed; see Appendix B for details. 2. Double click on RFIDEncoderConfig.exe. 3. Connect the encoder to USB power; the encoder will appear in the drop-down-menu at 'USB' in the upper left corner of the RFID Encoder Configuration Utility window. 4. Select the encoder in the drop-down-menu. 5. Click the Start button to connect. Figure 19 6. Click the Get version button. Figure 20 7.
8. Click the Get config button. At first configuration, the default encoder parameters will be shown; see Figure 22. Note: The default parameter values are also shown in section 6.1. Figure 22 9. Under IP Setup: - uncheck Dynamic IP address (DHCP) - set Host IP address; this is the encoder IP address - set Default gateway; this is the encoder gateway address - set Subnet mask; this is the encoder subnet mask Figure 23 10.
6. To factory reset the encoder There are two ways to reset the encoder parameters to default values, e.g. if an encoder should be used at a demo installation: Press and hold the F button with a narrow instrument while powering up the encoder; see in Figure 5 where the button is located. Press Defaults and then Set config in the RFID Encoder Configuration Utility; see below for details. The default values are also shown in Table 3. 1. Click the Defaults button. Figure 25 2.
6.1 Default parameter values Note: For a description of the encoder parameters, see Table 2. Parameter Default value Dynamic IP address (DHCP; Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Enable Host IP 192.168.0.100 Default gateway 192.168.0.1 Subnet mask 255.255.255.
7. Web interface (only applicable for Visionline) If the parameters for the RFID encoder need to be modified to suit the network where the encoder is located, this can be done either via the configuration utility described in section 5.1 via the web interface described in the section To modify the encoder parameters. To open the web interface, http://ipaddress must be entered in a web browser. The encoder IP address is shown on the encoder display.
Appendix A: Quick reference of technical data Dimensions, encoder (WxHxD): 83.3 x 152.0 x 42.2 mm (3 9/32" x 5 31/32" x 1 21/32") Dimensions, card holder (WxHxD): 88.7 x 85.8 x 48.0 mm (3 1/2" x 3 3/8" x 1 57/64") Material in encoder: ABS UL 94V-0 Automatic adjustment to 10 or 100MBit/s networks Material in card holder: PC UL 94V-0, semitransparent Several possibilities for powering: - Power via PoE; power over Ethernet Note: The RFID encoder is of PoE class 1; power range 0.44-3.84W.
Appendix B: To install the USBXpress driver 1. All necessary files for the USBXpress driver are found on the Visionline CD under Drivers/USBXpress Driver; double click on USBXpressInstaller.exe and follow the instructions. 2. Connect the RFID encoder by USB cable to the computer. 3. Go to the Device Manager in Windows and click the plus sign in front of 'Universal Serial Bus controllers'; see Figure B1. Figure B1 4.
Appendix C: To upgrade firmware To upgrade firmware via RFID Encoder Configuration Utility 1. Double click on RFIDEncoderConfig.exe. 2. Connect the encoder to USB power; the encoder will appear in the dropdown-menu at 'USB'. 3. Select the encoder in the dropdown-menu. 4. Click the Start button. 5. Click the Open button. Figure C1 6. Browse to the desired firmware file and click Open. Figure C2 7.
8. Click the Bootload button. Figure C4 9. When the bootloading has finished, a message as in Figure C5 will be shown. Figure C5 To upgrade firmware via SysMon (only applicable for Visionline) 1. Double click on SysMon.exe in the Visionline installation folder. 2. Go to View/RFID Encoders; encoders that have been connected via TCP/IP will be shown. 3. Mark the applicable encoder and click the Set button; choose Set Firmware Files for Bootloading. Figure C6 4. The dialog in Figure C7 will be shown. 5.
Appendix D: Boot-up procedure 1. When an encoder comes out of reset, it reads its IP configuration from a non-volatile memory. 2. If 'Dynamic IP Address' is set to Disable (see chapter 7): the encoder sets its IP address to the address stored in the config memory. Continue at step 13 below. 3. If 'Dynamic IP Address' is set to Enable (see chapter 7): the encoder sends a DHCP Request packet with IP destination address 255.255.255.255, i.e. IP broadcast, requesting its most recently used IP address. 4.
without any successful TCP connection with the Visionline server, the encoder will start sending service discovery requests. 15. If a Visionline server is on the same subnet, or if another encoder with a valid TCP connection to the server is on the subnet, they will send a reply to the querying unit, letting it know the IP address and TCP port of the Visionline server. The encoder then tries TCP connection to that IP. 15 b. New functionality, RFID encoder version 2.0.
Appendix E: More about how the encoder finds the server (Visionline only) Introduction This appendix describes the process of how the encoder finds the server. The solution is based on DNS (Domain Name System) as well as on announcement broadcast, which is a proprietary implementation of zero config; see section 4.1.1 for details about zero config. Note: For more information about setting up DNS entries etc, contact the hotel IT department.
To commission encoders with DNS If the encoder is located on the same subnet as the server, the encoder will locate the server using announcement broadcast without any need for manual configuration. However, the normal case is that the server and the encoder are located on different subnets. The first encoder for each subnet requires help from the DNS to locate the server. Single server 1.
To commission encoders without DNS 1. Connect one encoder to each subnet. Use the web interface for the encoder to configure the IP address of the Visionline server; see chapter 7 for details. Note: This is only needed for the first encoder for each subnet, since the other encoders on the same subnet will retrieve the server IP address from the first one by announcement broadcast. 2. Continue adding encoders.
Revision history Date Change By March 8, 2012 Initial version KG April 13, 2012 Updated section Connecting via TCP/IP Updated section Mounting kit KG October 17, 2012 Updated section Connecting via TCP/IP Added information about the USBXpress driver Updated screenshot 'Select Firmware Files for Bootload' Added information about configuration utility Updated web interface Added chapter about reset Updated Quick reference of technical data with information about PoE class 1 and maximum current consu
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