ALX RCS-3100 Manual

RCS-3100 Operator's Guide
ALX Technology
1919 Clement Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
Tel: 510
995-8921
www.ALXtechnology.com

RCS-3100 Operator's Guide
Table of Contents
General Description 1
MC-3100 Master Controller
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AGC-3100 - Access Group Controller
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RCS-3100 Remote Controller Software
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W2102 Access Control Boards
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System Operation
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RCS-3100 Remote Controller Software 5
Log In
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Viewer Level
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Operator Level
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Admin Level
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USERS
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Users/Credentials
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User Access Profiles
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User Time Zones
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User Types
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Keypad Codes
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REPORTS
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Last 24 Hours
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Access History
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User Information
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Console Log
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Alarm Log
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FACILITY
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Status/Control
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Facility Time Zone Assignments ...................................................................................................... 26
Facility Time Zones
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Reader Tables
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Sensors and Alarms
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SYSTEM
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Site Information
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Operators
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Facility Codes
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Communications
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Database
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Holidays
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ABOUT
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Customer Support and Product Warranty 39
Warranty Repair
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Non-Warranty Repair
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General Product Warranty
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Software Warranty
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Disclaimers
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General Description
System Components
The RCS-3100 Wireless Access Control System is a sophisticated, yet easy to use system with
multiple features and state-of-the-art electronics and software. The system consists of the following
components:
• MC-3100 Master Controller – Is the combination of an AGC-3100 Access Group Controller and
the RCS-3100 Remote Controller Software. There may be several AGC-3100s at a site, but only
one will be the “master” controller.
• AGC-3100 – The Access Group Controller is an embedded Linux PC that communicates
with the individual W2102 access controllers.
• RCS-3100 – Browser-basedsoftware (Remote Controller Server) that provides the
Operator’s interface for the access control system functions. The software is designed to
operate in a Standalone mode or interfaced with outside Marina Management Software
(MMS) applications.
• MySQL – An SQL database that contains all of the system, user and history information,
and resides on the AGC-3100 Master Controller.
• AIP-2100 – Active Interface Programsthat run as backgroundservices to communicate with
the W2102 controllers.
• W2102 – Access controllers located close to doors, gates, or equipment where access
verification and control is required.
MC-3100 Master Controller
An AGC-3100 becomes an MC-3100 Master Controller when it is loaded with the RCS-3100 software
and its components. If multiple access group controllers are used, only one AGC-3100 will be
designated as the “Master Controller”.
AGC-3100 - Access Group Controller
The AGC-3100 Access Group Controller is an embedded industrial PC using the Linux Operating
System. The unit should reside in a secure location and interface with the Local Area Network (LAN)
so it can be accessed via browser-based software.
Note: All AGC-3100’s need to operate 24/7, so they should be connected to a good quality backup
power source.

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Figure 1 AGC-3100 - IndustrialPackaging(Fanless)
RCS-3100 Remote Controller
Software
The RCS-3100 Remote Controller Server software is browser-based and consists of:
• RCS-3100 software
• SQL database
• AIP-2100 programs
RCS3100 Operator Interface
The browser based software that is used by Operators to configure various system operating
parameters, enter User or Credential data and run Reports.
MySQL
An SQL database that contains all of the system, user and history information, and resides on the
AGC-3100 Access Group Controller.
AIP-2100 Active Interface Programs
The AIP-2100 consists of two real time services that operate in the background on an AGC-3100.
When interfaced with an outside Marina Management Software (MMS) application, the AIP-2100
continually looks for the receipt of downloaded credential data. All new or modified credential data is
then entered into the MySQL database.
Note: For correct RCS-3100 system operation, the AIP-2100 software needs to be running at all
times. This implies that the AGC-3100 Access Group Controller will be operating 24 hours per day, 7
days per week and should be connected to a good quality battery backup with a 115-volt AC power
supply. Typical 115VAC current draw is 0.2 amps.

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W2102 Access Control
Boards
The W2102 access controllers are individual electronic boards that can control one or two doors,
gates, or electrically operated equipment and interface with an AGC-3100.
Figure 2 W2102 Access Control Board
• A W2102 has connections for two proximity key-card readers that can be used as entry readers
for two locations, or as individual entry and exit readers for a single location.
• Each W2102 will operate off the same power required for the electronic locks so that only one
power source is required. Power range is from 10v to 32v AC or DC.
• Each W2102 controller has on-board circuit breakers that protect the electronics from power
spikes or short circuits from attached devices such as door locks.
• The W2102 controllers are programmed to work “on-line” with an AGC-3100 Access Group
Controller that returns Granted or Denied responses to access requests.
• The W2102 boards will also work in an “off-line” mode, in which case they will grant access to all
credentials with a correct facility code(s).
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Note: A facility code is a unique three-digit number that is embedded inside the credential
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(key-card or key-tag) for use at a given facility (marina, harbor, airport).
• The W2102 boards are designed to interconnectwith an AGC-3100 and each other using wires,
on-board radio modules, or a combination of wired and wireless units.

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System Operation
The AIP-2100 programs continuallymonitor the status of the W2102 access controllers assigned to an
AGC-3100 and processes all access requests.
Upon receipt of an access request the AIP-2100 will run through a series of tests to determine if
access is to be granted or denied.
Access will only be granted under the following conditions:
• The credential has been entered into the user database
• The credential is “active” (not inactive) or withing a valid reservation period.
• The credential is part of a User Access Profile that allows access at that specific location, date,
and time.
When the AIP-2100 responds to an access request, the request and response (action) information is
saved in an access history file for subsequent access usage history reports; also referred to as the
“audit trail”.
The AIP-2100 periodically performs a status check of all the W2102 controllers connected to an AGC-
3100 to determine if the controller boards are on-line or off-line. The status is then displayed in the
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Status/Control screen for Operator viewing.

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RCS-3100 Remote Controller Software
The RCS-3100 Remote Controller Server software is browser-based and used to configure User and
Credential information, User rights and User time periods, hardware operating parameters, and
generate reports.
Individuals who will be interacting with the RCS-3100 system are referred to as “Operators” and need
to log in using unique names and passwords. Refer to the RCS-3100 SYSTEM section for entering
and changing Operator passwords.
The RCS-3100 is partitioned into several functional groups. When logged in, the functions are
displayed along the left side of the screen as follows:
• USERS Credentials, User Rights, User Time Zones, User Types, and Keypad Codes
• REPORTS 12HR, User, History, Alarm, and Console reports
• FACILITYStatus/Control,Facility Time Zone Assignments,Facility Time Zones, Reader/ Alarm
Tables
• SYSTEM System configuration parameters and passwords
• ABOUTDisplays contact and component version information
• LOG OUTClick LOG Out to log off
Log In
The RCS-3100 has three levels of Operator permissions. Operators are issued User names and
passwords. The initial default Operator names and permissions are:
• ViewerView functions, but cannot modify data on any screen.
• OperatorView functions and modify most data except the Reader tables and the System
functions.
• Admin View and modify all screens and all functions.

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Log In
Enter a signon name and password and click on the Log In button. The default is signon is Operator
and the password is Operator.
Figure 3 Log IN screen
Viewer Level
When logged in as Viewer, information can be viewed but not modified.
Figure 4 Viewer level SYSTEM screen