ALX RCS-3100 Manual

RCS-3100 Operator's Guide
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995-8921
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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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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

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Operator Level
When logged in as Operator, access is granted to most USERS, REPORTSand FACILITY settings.
The Reader Table and SYSTEM functions can be viewed, but not modified.
Figure 5 Operator level SYSTEM screen
Admin Level
When logged in as Admin, full access (view and modify) is granted to the USERS, REPORTS,
FACILITY and SYSTEM functions. The following screen shows an Operator logged in as Admin with
all functions available.
Figure 6 Admin level SYSTEM screen
Note: When finished, each Operator should log off the system.

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USERS
Users are customers, employees, vendors and others who are issued credentials for use at the facility.
Multiple credentials and credential types can be assigned to each User. The USERS screen has five
upper function tabs:
Users/Credentials, User Access Profiles, User Time Zones, User Types, and Keypad Codes.
Figure 7 Users/Credentialsscreen function tabs
The entryboxes on this screen are used to select and organize the displayof Users and/or Credentials
according to the chosen criteria. The display can be selected and organized in several ways.
Users/Credentials
Credentials refer to the various types of key-cards, key-tags, clickers, or keypad numbers that are
presented to card readers and radio-frequencyreceivers to request access. Credentials can only be
assigned to Current Users.
Clicking on the Display button (see Figure 8) displays all Active, Inactive and Future credentials for
Current Users.
However, clicking on this button without narrowingthe search produces a long list of informationthat is
difficult to use.
Use one of the two following methods to narrow the search:
(1) enter desired search criteria into any of the text entry fields:
User Name, Note. Credential #, Location or Boat Name.
Search for a User named “Hank Sailor”:
1. Click on the Users/Credentials tab to display the Users/Credentials screen.
2. Enter either “Hank” or Sailor” in the text entry field above the Name column.
3. Click the Display button. The following screen displays:

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Figure 8 Users/Credentials screen for User “Hank Sailor”
(2) make a selection from one of three pull-down boxes:
Credential Type, Access Profile, User Type.
Search for all Users with a User Type of “Boater”:
1. Click on the arrow to display the pull-down list above the User Type column (see Figure 8).
2. Select “Boater” from the drop down list, then click the Display button. The following screen
displays:
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Figure 9 Users/Credentials screen for Users with User Type “Boater”
Search for additional User and Credential information stored in the system database:
1. Click on the Filters button to display the following screen (Figure 10)

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Figure 10 Additional User and Credential information
2. Click in the appropriate boxes to select the desired User and Credential information.
3. Click the Display button.
The display selected can be re-sorted by clicking on any of the column headers: User Name, Note,
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Cred. Type (Credential Type), # (Credential Number), Access Profile, User Type, Location, Boat
Name and Status(see Figure 9). In the following example, the Operator selects User Type.
Figure 11 Alphabetic User list

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Creating a New User
A User account must exist before a Credential can be issued/assigned.
Note: User/Credentialinformation can be viewed, but not edited if the RCS-3100 is interfaced with a
Marina Management Software application.
Create a new User:
1. Click on the Users/Credentials tab to display the Users/Credentials screen (Figure 12).
Figure 12 Selecting New User
2. Click on New User under the Name header, as shown in Figure 12. The User/Credentials input
screen (Figure 13) displays.
Note: New User information can be updated at any time in the future.
Figure 13 User/Credentials input screen
3. In the Name field, enter the new User name (first, middle initial, last). When entering a company
use the last name field.

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4. Ensure the Current box is checked if this is a current User (default).
5. Click the arrow under User Type to select an existing type from the drop-down list, or enter a
new type.
6. Enter contact information (address and phone numbers) as appropriate.
Entering or Changing Credentials
Individual credentials can be assigned to a new User during the create new User process. Refer to
Figure 13 and use the following steps to enter credentials:
1. In the Cred. # (Credential Number) field, enter the credential number (1 – 65534).
2. If multiple credentialtypes are in use, click on the arrow under Type (Credential Type) to display
the Credential Type drop-down list. Select the appropriate credential type: Credential, Clicker,
key-fob, etc.)
3. Click on the arrow under Access Profile to display the Access Profile drop-down list. Select
the appropriate User Access Profile.
4. Enter a Note if needed (i.e., Jane’s card).
5. Leave the To (Expires) field blank or enter an expiration date.
6. Click Save to save the entry, and the following screen (Figure 14) displays. Click Back to return
to the previous screen without saving changes.
Figure 14 User Credentials screen
Assigning Additional Credentials
There are two ways to assign additional credentials when operating in the RCS-3100 Standalone
mode, as follows:
• Add New Credential: Clears the screen. Enter a new credential and user information.
• Add Next Credential: Automatically increments the previous credential number and
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Additional credential actions are:
• Return:Used when a credential is returned. It is removed from the User and becomes available
for re-assignment.
• Save:Used to save any changes made on the screen.
• Back:Cancels any entries/edits and exits.
Note: Credentials may be viewed, but no changes are allowed if an outside Marina Management
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Software (MMS) application is selected as the source for the credential information.
Editing User Information
Use the following steps to edit a User’s information:
1. Click the appropriate User Name entry box to display the User/Credential information for that
User.
2. Enter new information in any of the text fields.
3. Click the Save button to save changes.
User Access Profiles
Each Credential is assigned a User Access Profile (UAP) name that determines where and when the
assigned credential will be granted access.
The UAP “ALL” is predefined to grant access to all locations twenty-four hours a day, seven days a
week (24/7). It is the default profile that will be assigned to all credentials unless another UAP is
selected to be the default in the System parameters.
Figure 15 User Access Profiles screen
Adding a New User Access Profile
Use the following steps to create a UAP for vendors to access the docks from 7am to 7pm Monday
through Saturday.
1. To create a new UAP Profile, click on Add New Profile (see Figure 15). The following User
Access Profile input screen displays (Figure 16).

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Figure 16 User Access Profile input screen
2. Enter the name (VENDORS) and a description (“Vendors - Docks Only (Mon-Sat)”) of the new
group, as shown in Figure 16.
3. If there is an Office Reader defined in the table, set it to 24HR (as shown in Figure 16) so
credentials can be read at the office at any time.
4. Select 7to7 in the daily drop-down lists for MON through SAT for the dock gates and vehicle
entry/exit gates. Then click the Save button to save the entries.
When a credential is assigned to a vendor, the UAP (VENDORS) displays in the drop-down box and
will be assigned to grant access at the dock gates only from 7am to 7pm Monday through Saturday. If
the credential is presented at other locations, access will be denied as it would at the dock gates after
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User Time Zones
The User Time Zones (UTZ) screen is used to create unique time zones that will determine the hours
at which a credential will be granted or denied access at an assigned location.
Figure 17 User Time Zones screen
The first UTZ (24HR) is pre-configured to allow access 24 hours a day. Additional UTZs can be
created by clicking Add New UTZ. Access will be allowed or denied during the time periods defined.
Create a New User Time Zone
Use the following steps to create a new UTZ for daytime access from 7am to 7pm.
Click Add New UTZ (see Figure 17). The User Time Zone Input screen displays (Figure 18).
Figure 18 User Time Zone input screen
5. Enter a short name (7to7) in the Name: field; enter start and end times in the Time: fields.
6. Click the SAVE button to save the entries or changes.

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User Types
User Types are used for grouping and sorting in reports.
Use following steps to create a new User Type or to edit an existing User Type:
1. Click on the User Types tab to display the User Types screen (Figure 19).
Figure 19 User Types screen
2. Click Add New User Type to create a new user type, or click any name in the list of User Types
shown to edit an existing type. The User Type input screen displays (Figure 20).
Figure 20 User Type input screen
3. Enter a new User Type in the Type field. Click Save to add the new User Type to the original list.
Keypad Codes
ALX supplies proximity card readers that include keypads. The keypads can also have User Access
Profiles assigned, the same as with Credentials. The keypad entry must be a minimum of four digits,
followed by the “pound sign” (#) and no more than five digits. (1000 – 65534).
Note: The keypad reader (P640) needs to be configured with a unique Facility Code, usually 255.