2N APS MINI ENTRYCOM Troubleshooting guide

2N ® APS MINI ENTRYCOM SET
Order No. 91341611WE
User and service manual
Version 2.1

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2N ® APS mini - Products Assortment
91341611WE
EntryCom Set 9134162WE Standalone reader module 9134167WE Reader module with attendance
keypad
91341612WE
Built-in reader module for EntryCom 91341631E Converter RS485/Ethernet 9134164E PC mini reader
9134165E
Chip card 9134166E Chip key fob

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Introduction
Dear customer, congratulation on your purchase of the 2N APS mini EntryCom set. It is
our wish that you are fully satisfied with this product for a long time. Because it is a
product, which is being constantly improved, any comments and proposals leading to a
better product are very welcome.
Module characteristics
Reading module for identification of chip cards 2N APS mini EntryCom set is designed
for simple applications of access management and recording attendance using chip cards.
It consists of a mother board and a reading antenna, which serves for non-contact reading of
chip cards codes. It is designed to be installed into the door communicator 2N EntryCom
and therefore it enables adding the function of chip card reader to the door communicator.
Brief description of the system
System APS mini is designed for management of access and recording of attendance in
objects with up to 748 users. Identification of persons is provided by non-contact chip
cards and key rings. Its basic features include: low price, easy installation, high reliability
and minimum service and maintenance requirements.
The basic functions of the system, managing access and programming access rights, are
carried out by the reading module autonomously – without the need to be connected to the
PC. After connecting to the PC the system offers more functions – thanks to online status
monitoring and to archiving of events from the connected reading modules.
The reading module integrating all circuits necessary for one reading place and one door
is the basic hardware element of the APS mini access system.
Regimes of operation
Autonomous … programming of the database of access rights is carried out via
programming cards (“adding” and “deleting”).
Offline … programming of the database of access rights is carried out via PC. It is also
possible to configure operational parameters of the reading module.
Online … PC constantly communicates with the reading module or system of reading
modules (up to 32 modules) and stores all events in the system’s archive.
Reading module ATEUS ®- APS mini can be used in all regimes of operation. Standard
accessories to the module include 2 programming cards for adding and removing user
cards without the need to connect the reading module to the PC (autonomous regime).
Software for operating the reading module via the PC in offline and online regimes can be
downloaded free of charge from the producer’s website www.2n.cz. Communication with
the reading modules via the PC requires installation of communication converter
RS485/PC to the communication line (converter RS485/RS232, RS485/USB or
RS485/Ethernet).

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Overview of module’s features in various regimes of operation
Function Regime of operation
autonomous
offline online
Definition of access rights using programming cards 
Signalization of reading a card and releasing the door lock 
Acoustic signalization of alarm situations 
Changing the parameters of regimes of operation and alarm
regimes 
Definition of access rights from the PC 
Visualization of the regime of the reading modu
le, recording
events in an archive in the PC, viewing and working with events 
Controlling the output of the reading module directly from the PC 
Technical parameters
Dimensions of the mother board 81 x 81 x 25 mm
Power supply 10 ÷15 VDC
Max. power input 160 mA
ID technology EM Marin, 125kHz
Max. number of access cards in the memory 748
Inputs 2x logical, non-potential
Output for door lock 1x relay switch contact 2 A / 24 V
Alarm output Transistor output 5 V / 5 mA
Protective contact (tamper) Opto-electric
Typical reading distance 2 cm (in panel)
Communication channel RS485 galvanic non-separated
Alternative data output WIEGAND (configurable)
Signalization Piezzo-buzzer + 3x LED (on the board)
Working temperature -10 ÷+40°C
Max. relative humidity 75%, without condensation
Configurable operational parameters
Parameter Possible values Default value
Lock release duration 0 ÷255 s 7 s
Acoustic signalization of lock releasing Yes / no Yes
Maximum duration of door opening 0 ÷255 s 30 s
Duration of acoustic signalization of violation 0 ÷255 s 30 s
Duration of acoustic signalization of door broken open 0 ÷255 s 30 s
Duration of acoustic signalization of door open too long 0 ÷255 s 0 s
Function of the 2nd input Leaving button /
handle contact
Leaving button

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Recommendations for installation
Reading module ATEUS ®- APS mini uses passive RF/ID technology, sensitive to external
RF disturbance. This disturbance may come via radiation from the surroundings or via
supply cables.
Therefore it is necessary to avoid installing modules close to possible sources of
electromagnetic field, including for example computer monitors (distance at least 3 cm)
and various home and industrial appliances. It is also better to use recommended power
supply (linear) to reduce disturbance coming via the cables.
From this perspective it is also necessary to take into consideration mutual disturbing of
the reading modules – for proper functioning of modules it is necessary to keep the
distance of at least 50 cm. This distance can be negatively influenced by various metallic
constructions (in case of doubts it is recommended to carry out practical test on the spot
before the final installation).
Proper functioning and the reading distance can also be influenced by metal surfaces
close to the antenna. Such objects absorb electromagnetic field and may disturb the
antenna of the module – also in this case we recommend practical test.
It is recommended to install the chip card reader indoor on a wall, together with the door
communicator and reader’s antenna. Installing the reader indoors will provide protection
against climatic conditions of the outside environment and aggression of persons trying to
break into the building. If only the antenna of the reader is located outside of the building it
will not be possible to switch the door lock without authorization. Unauthorized switch of
the lock can only be achieved by manipulating with the reader’s mother board. The mother
board can be installed on the wall using installation box, which is supplied together with
the board.
Installation of the antenna module into the door communicator
Correct installation of the
antenna module into the door
communicator can be seen on
picture on the right. Fix the
module to plastic basis of the
door communicator using the
screw enclosed. Hide the
microphone cable under the
antenna module. After having
fixed the module, connect it with
the reader’s mother board using
the enclosed cable. Connect the
cable to the X3 connector on
the mother board.

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Description of clips on the mother board
Connections X2
Contact Purpose
X2.1 ÷X2.5 HW address (see table on
the following page)
Terminal board box
Clip Purpose
1 Power supply + 10 ÷15 VDC
2 Power supply 0 V (ground)
3 Input 1
4 0 V
5 Input 2
6 0 V
7 Alarm output +5V
8 Wiegand DATA 0
9 Wiegand DATA 1
10 A conductor of line RS485
11 B conductor of line RS485
12 C contact relay
13 NC contact relay
14 NO contact relay
Connections X4
Contact Purpose
150 End of RS485 line
BIAS A Rest state of the line (cable A)
BIAS B Rest state of the line (cable B)
Connecting the motherboard to the lock and door contacts
Contact relay for switching the door lock is lead out to the terminal board box. For standard
locks that open in response to voltage use contacts “C” and “NO”. For locks that open
when voltage disappears, while under voltage they are locked, use contacts “C” and “NC”.
Lead voltage through these contacts from the power supply to the door lock.
If there is a contact on the door, which is switched when the door is closed, lead the
contacts to the clips of input 1. Contact for monitoring the status of the door (input 1) is
taken into consideration only after the first status change after switching the module on. If
this contact is left free, the relay sets the timing for the lock always for the entire pre-
defined period and alarms “Broken open” and “Door open too long” are not generated.
Function of the input 2 can be defined as leaving button or contact of the handle. Leaving
button can be used in case of “ball-ball” door configuration for opening the door from the
inside (when leaving the building). Contact of the handle can be used with “ball-handle”
door configuration.

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Connecting the mother board with data bus RS485
It is possible to connect data line RS485 to the terminal board box of the module. Up to 32
reading modules 2N APS mini can be connected to this data line, which consists of three
conductors. Each module within the data bus must be assigned a different address by
inserting jumpers on the contacts of X2 connections. The address of a module is given by
the following table:
HW adress of the module
Jumper 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
X2.1 
X2.2 
X2.3 
X2.4 
X2.5 
HW adress of the module
Jumper 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32
X2.1 
X2.2 
X2.3 
X2.4 
X2.5 
Sign in the table means jumper inserted on the connection. After changing an address
it is necessary to reset the module (disconnect and re-connect the power supply)!
Data bus must be connected with cables designed for data transfer (shielded cables or
cables with twisted pairs of conductors). Modules at the end of the data bus (last module
on the line) must contain terminal resistor – jumper inserted on the contacts of the J5
connection. When using certain converters, dividers and repeaters on the RS485 data bus
it might be necessary to insert jumpers on the connections J4 and J6, which define resting
state on the bus. When using a converter supplied by the manufacturer (GNOME485) it is
not necessary to install jumpers on these connections.
Power supply of the mother board
Power supply for the mother board can be provided by the power supply of the door
communicator. The only condition is that this source must have reserve for supplying the
reading module (160 mA) and the door lock (depending on the type). Voltage rating of the
source must be 10 ÷ 15V DC. If the current source does not comply with these conditions,
it is necessary to install new source for the reading module.
Meaning of LED indicators
Color of LED Mode Meaning
Constant shining Online communication via RS 485
Blinking with the period of 1s Offline operation
Red
Fast alternation with green Address setting regime
Yellow Reading ID medium
Green Programming regime

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Setting parameters and access rights using the PC
Setup program APS mini Reader is
designed for operating system Windows
95, Windows NT 4.0 and higher, it does
not require installation. It is designed for
offline regime of readers and it allows
programming operational parameters on
the individual 2N APS mini modules
connected via data bus RS485. It does
not allow programming access rights.
Connection of modules to the PC
requires either communication converter
RS485/RS232 (or RS485/USB) with
automatic switching of the direction of
communication or converter
RS485/Ethernet, with settings: 8 data
bits, even parity, 19 200 bits per second,
1 stop bit.
Main menu of the program contains the following commands:
•Program Settings … displays settings dialogue for the communication port of the PC
and code of the service card,
•Start / Stop … controlling communication with the module,
•Write … saves the configuration of general properties of the reading module,
•Program End … ending the program.
Workspace of the program is divided into 3 parts:
•Area for visualization of the status of the reading module (to be used for verification of
proper connection of the module),
•Area for setting the HW address,
•Area with control elements for setting the general properties of the module.
Indicators are located in the individual parts of the status bar (from the left):
•Indicator of the state of communication with the module (red color indicates error in
communication, flawless communication is indicated by green color),
•Indicator of the process of saving operational parameters,
•Verbal description of the state of communication.
Setting the operational parameters defined in the corresponding input fields is carried out
after communication was established and after the button “Write” was pressed. The setup
program communicates always with one module (module with address specified in the
field “HW Address”). Result of the action is shown by the progress indicator in the second
part of the status bar.
Modules 2N APS mini in the online regime can be controlled via programs APS mini
Administrator, APS mini Events and APS mini ED. These allow, besides programming the
parameters of the modules, also setting access rights and monitoring various events (for
example arriving and leaving persons) and analyze them. The programs can be
downloaded free of charge from the manufacturer’s website www.2n.cz.
Visualization of
states
Setting
general
parameters
Setting the
HW address

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Setting access rights with programming cards
Access rights for the reading modules 2N APS mini can be programmed also without the
PC thanks to two programming cards, which are part of the module delivery.
Recording cards into the memory
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
After having read the
programming card for
recording, the reader is set to
programming regime.
Read cards that are to have
access rights at the entry place
in question.
After c. 15 s after the last
card the reader will go to
the normal operational
regime by itself.
Erasing cards from the memory
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
After having read the
programming card for erasing,
the reader is set to
programming regime.
Read cards that are to be rid of
the access rights in the entry
place in question.
After c. 15 s after the last
card the reader will go to
the normal operational
regime by itself.
Erasing all programmed cards
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
5x
After having read the
programming card for erasing,
the reader is set to
programming regime.
5x consecutively read the
programming card for erasing –
the reader will erase the
contents of the cards memory.
The reader will go to the
normal operation regime
by itself.

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