User's Manual

PLANNING THE INSTALLATION

5 Planning the Installation

Planning the installation is probably the single most important aspect to a successful installation. By the time

you are installing the system all of these details should already be known. If not, take a moment to go through

them now before beginning installation of any Readers. Planning for installation must take in to consideration:

the access controller, the door locks, the readers, and the need for a network.

During the planning phase, you should determine:

• What type of authentification is required for your application?

• How many doors need to be protected? The PIV-Station readers control access to a controlled area;

areas that do not require access control don’t need readers.

• What type of reader will be on each door? Doors already inside a secure area may not need the same

type or level of security.

• If multiple PIV-Station readers require networking for template distribution/management, then a

dedicated PC is recommended to administer the system as well as an RS-485 – RS-232 converter and

cabling for serial communications or cabling for Ethernet.

• Verify that the access controller supports any of the Wiegand formats supported by the PIV-Station

readers.

• When planning the system, identify all wiring by the signal levels they are to carry. Use separate

cable/conduit for different signal groups to avoid cross talk. Plan to separate them by the following

groups:

1. Power distribution: Wires carry power to readers, door strikes, etc.

2. Data communication: RS-485, RS-232, USB, Wiegand, Ethernet, etc.

3. Signal: Door contact, request to exit push button, alarm input, etc.

• Determine any distance limitation of each type of signal when planning reader placement and use

repeaters as needed.

• Consider the environment where the equipment will operate, it may be necessary to protect the

installation with a Bioscrypt approved weather shield.

• Available quality earth ground.

If you have any unresolved issues with the items on this list contact Bioscrypt Technical Support for additional

information before beginning any installation.