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Document No: ST-001322-E, Issue date: 30 June 2015

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Table of Contents
1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................. 3
Purpose.................................................................................................................................................................................3
Scope.....................................................................................................................................................................................3
Applicable Products.........................................................................................................................................................3
Product Availability ..........................................................................................................................................................3
Aperio Support in the EAC system..............................................................................................................................3
Abbreviations and Definitions......................................................................................................................................3
References...........................................................................................................................................................................3
2 System Overview ................................................................................................................................... 4
The Aperio System............................................................................................................................................................4
Regulatory and Security Information ........................................................................................................................4
The Aperio Programming Application ......................................................................................................................4
Communication Hub Versions and EAC Interface ................................................................................................4
3 Quick Installation of Aperio Lock and Communication Hub.................................................. 5
Automatic Pairing ............................................................................................................................................................5
Pairing with the Aperio Programming Application ..............................................................................................6
Encryption Key.............................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Checklist for Pairing and Configuration of Locks/sensors and Communication Hubs.................................................... 7
Preparation Before Quick Installation ..................................................................................................................................... 8
Step 1 - Creating a New Installation......................................................................................................................................... 8
Step 2 - Scanning for Communication Hubs........................................................................................................................... 9
Step 3 - Pairing Locks/sensors with Communication Hub ..................................................................................................10
Step 4 - Configuring Locks and Communication Hubs .......................................................................................................12
Step 5 - Apply Saved Configuration on Several Locks.......................................................................................................... 17
Step 6 - Testing After Configuration .......................................................................................................................................19
4 LED Indications......................................................................................................................................20
Communication Hub LED Indications.................................................................................................................... 20
Ethernet LED indication............................................................................................................................................... 20
Lock LED Indications ..................................................................................................................................................... 21
Lock Self Test LED Indication...................................................................................................................................... 22
5 Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................23
During Door Installation and Update..................................................................................................................... 23
During Scanning............................................................................................................................................................. 23
During Configuration ................................................................................................................................................... 24
During Normal Operation........................................................................................................................................... 24

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Aperio®Online 1 Introduction
Purpose
The main purpose of this manual is to provide
necessary information for a quick installation of
Aperio Online based products using the Aperio
Programming Application.
The manual is intended for installation
personnel, project managers and people with
similar responsibilities.
Scope
This quick installation guide covers a standard
installation of a complete Aperio online system
including communication hubs and locks/
sensors.
For a complete description of all functionality
and possible settings in an Aperio online
installation, refer to the Aperio Programming
Application Manual, ref [1].
This manual is applicable to version 13.1 of the
Aperio Programming Application.
Applicable Products
This manual can be used for AH15/20/30
communication hubs. For AH40 communication
hub, refer to the Aperio Programming
Application Manual, ref [1].
Product Availability
The products included in this manual may not be
available on all markets. Please check your local
ASSA ABLOY company for details.
Aperio Support in the EAC system
Note that the Aperio support may vary
depending on the Aperio communication hub
used and the level of integration. Please contact
your OEM for details.
Abbreviations and Definitions
Abbreviation Definition
OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer. A company offering Aperio support in their
products.
EAC Electronic Access Control. The system controlling access decisions.
DIP Dual in-line Package. A manual electric switch used for settings on the
communication hub.
RFID Radio Frequency Identification. The credential technology used.
V3 Generation 3 of the Aperio platform.
1-S One-to-several. Defines a communication hub paired with several locks/
sensors, which allows for an address range of 1-15.
1-1 One-to-one. Defines a communication hub paired with one lock/sensor, which
allows for an address range of 1-31.
References
[1] ST-001321-Aperio Programming Application Manual
[2] ST-001323-Aperio Online Mechanical Installation Manual

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2 System Overview
The Aperio System
The Aperio system is used in the following way:
The user holds an RFID credential in front of an
online or offline lock.
∙ Aperio Online: An online lock sends card
credentials wirelessly to the communication
hub which in turn communicates with an EAC
(Electronic Access Control) system (wired
through RS-485, Wiegand or TCP/IP). The EAC
system makes the access decision. The decision
is sent via the communication hub to the lock
and access is granted or denied.
∙ Aperio Offline: Refer to the Programming
Application manual for more information.
Regulatory and Security Information
Refer to the Programming Application manual
for regulatory and security information.
The Aperio Programming Application
The Programming Application is used for the
configuration of a door installation. It is normally
installed on a laptop and is used with an Aperio
USB radio dongle connected to one of the USB
ports.
The USB radio dongle enables the programming
application to connect to a communication hub
and an online lock (via the communication hub)
or directly to an offline lock. V3 locks can also be
connected to with a USB cable.
Communication Hub Versions and
EAC Interface
There are four communication hub types
according to the table below:
Version Interface Maximum number of
locks/sensors paired
AH15 Wiegand/RS 485* 1
AH20 Wiegand (Adv./Std) 1
AH30 RS-485 8
AH40 IP (Ethernet) 8/16
* The firmware type loaded into the communication hub
controls what interface is enabled.
** Applicable for release 3.0.0 and onwards.
Communication
Hub
RS-485,
Wiegand or
Ethernet
EAC system
(Electronic Access Control)
Programming
Application
Offline
updater
IEEE802.15.4
(2.4GHz)
Aperio® OFFLINE Aperio® ONLINE
RFID
card
USB
RFID
card
Figure 1.
Aperio technology
overview

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Aperio®Online 3 Quick Installation of Aperio Lock and
Communication Hub
This chapter describes a quick installation,
applicable for most EAC systems using a standard
configuration.
A quick installation of Aperio lock and
communication hub starts with pairing the
hardware. In some cases lock/communication
hub are pre-paired from the factory. If not,
pairing can be done in two ways:
∙ Automatic pairing – The communication hub
automatically pairs with nearby Aperio lock/
sensor.
∙ Pairing with the Aperio Programming
Application – This is the recommended
method, where detailed settings and encrypted
communication are set.
Automatic Pairing
Automatic pairing is enabled by setting the DIP switch on the communciation hub in pairing mode
(refer to the Mechanical installation manual/communication hub manual).
Automatic pairing will only be made with unpaired locks.
Communication hub and locks may be sold pre-paired from factory. If this is the case, the
following pairing procedure is not necessary. However, configuration using the Aperio Pro-
gramming Application is still needed.
To perform pairing with communication hubs set in pairing mode, do the following:
1) Power cycle the communication hub if necessary and check that the LED is constant yellow.
YellowPairing active
2) Hold the credential in front of the lock to activate it, or engage the magnet for the sensor.
Result: The communication hub pairs with lock/sensor and indicates with one green flash. Repeat
this step for each lock/sensor that should be paired.
Yellow +
one green flash
Pairing succeded
3) After successful pairing, power off the communication hub.
4) Deactivate pairing mode and set the desired EAC address: AH15/30 RS485: Set the DIP switch 1-5 to desired
address: 1-15/16-31 (1-S/1-1). AH15/20 Wiegand: Set the DIP switch 5 to OFF.
AH40 Ethernet: Move the pairing mode jumper to the right position or remove it.
5) Power the communication hub to start up for normal operation.
Locks/sensors and communication hubs that are automatically paired will communicate in
Manufacturer mode. It is required to activate Customer mode by using the Programming
Application when finalizing, according to next section, to obtain encrypted communication.

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Pairing with the Aperio Programming Application
The Programming Application enables
connection between communication hubs
and locks/sensors by pairing the devices. The
communication is encrypted with a customer
key, obtained from your ASSA ABLOY supplier.
Using the Programming Application also
allows you to access advanced settings during
the pairing process of locks/sensors and
communication hubs.
To communicate with communication hubs
and locks/sensors through the Programming
Application, you also need a USB radio dongle.
For installation of the Programming Application
and the USB radio dongle, refer to the Aperio
Programming Application manual, ref [1].
Encryption Key
To obtain secure communication between
communication hubs and locks/sensors an
encryption key is used. This encryption key
should be handled with the same care as the
master mey in a traditional master key system.
A person with access to the Encryption key can
gain unauthorized access to any Aperio door in
the system. Once loaded into the Programming
Application, it will be stored encrypted in a
local database and any copy should be erased
from the hard drive or e-mail. It is however
recommended that a copy of the encryption key
is stored in a safe.
The encryption key file is delivered from your
local ASSA ABLOY company and should be
requested on a customer/site basis.
Proper handling of encryption keys is
essential to lock/sensor security!
It is absolutely necessary to use the
customer encryption key by setting all
communication hubs and locks/sensors
in Customer mode to ensure a secure
and encrypted communication with the
lock/sensor.

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Checklist for Pairing and Configuration of Locks/sensors and Communication Hubs
Lock
Communication hub
RFID
card
Programming
application
Tritech TriBee
USB dongle
For V3 locks, a USB cable can be used for
configuration, instead of using a USB radio
dongle. Refer to the Aperio Programming
Application manual, ref [1].
A complete quick installation includes the
following steps:
∙ Preparation: Installation of software and
powering the Aperio hardware.
∙ Step 1: Creating a new installation
∙ Step 2: Scanning for communication hubs
∙ Step 3: Pairing locks/sensors with
communication hub
∙ Step 4: Configuring locks and communication
hubs: Setting security mode, addressing mode,
override credentials etc.
∙ Step 5: Applying saved configuration on several
locks
∙ Step 6: Testing after configuration
For some configurations a number of additional
advanced settings can be necessary, such as:
∙ Configuration of status and alarm messages,
∙ Configuration of the radio communication.
These and a number of other advanced settings
are described in the Aperio Programming
Application manual, ref [1].
The quick installation process does NOT
require that the EAC is connected to
the Aperio hardware. Quick installation
can be performed on hardware not yet
mechanically installed.
Figure 1.
Equipment needed

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Preparation Before Quick Installation
∙ Install the Programming Application and the USB radio dongle drivers on your laptop. Refer to the
Aperio Programming Application manual, ref [1] for instructions. The software and encryption
key file is delivered from your local ASSA ABLOY company (The encryption key file is provided via
encrypted e-mail or on a USB memory stick.).
∙ Make sure the communication hub is powered (8-24V) and that batteries are installed in the locks.
Step 1 - Creating a New Installation
The first step is to create a new installation, which is a password protected set of settings you need to
communicate with a lock. The installation is linked to the encryption file that is needed in order for
the communication to work.
1) Insert the USB radio dongle and start the Aperio Programming Application.
2) Select File – New installation... in the Programming Application.
3) Enter a name for the installation, a password matching the requirements and finally click the button in the
Key file field to add the Encryption key.
Proper handling of encryption keys is essential to lock/sensor security!
It is absolutely necessary to use the customer encryption key by setting all communication
hubs and locks/sensors in Customer mode to ensure a secure and encrypted communica-
tion with the lock/sensor.
4) Click Create.

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Step 2 - Scanning for Communication Hubs
Follow these steps to scan for communication hubs:
1) Click Quick Scan to find communication hubs.
Result: All communication hubs within reach of the USB radio dongle of your computer are
displayed in the scan result table.
2) Locate a communication hub by the last four characters of the communication hub MAC address (ex. 01CF)
in the scan result table. The same characters should be on a label on the cover of the communication hub.
Click Rescan if the communication hubs that you want to configure are not shown in the list.

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3) Select the communication hub(s) that you want to include in your installation. Click Show details in the
window above to view detailed information in the installation view:
Step 3 - Pairing Locks/sensors with Communication Hub
AH30 version of the communication hub can be paired with a combination of up to 8 locks/sensors.
AH15/AH20 can manage one lock/sensor and AH40 up to 16 locks/sensors (From release 3.0.0 and
onwards).
1) Right click and select Communication Hub - Pair with lock or sensor.

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2) The pairing process starts. Hold the credential at the lock, or engage the magnet for the sensor to pair the
hardware with the communication hub.
3) When the communication hub has indicated successful pairing with a green flash, you can click Done to see
the pairing result.
Result: The result is displayed.
4) Repeat this pairing process for all communication hubs and locks/sensors within reach of the USB radio
dongle.

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Step 4 - Configuring Locks and Communication Hubs
This procedure describes a configuration example of locks and communication hubs using:
∙ Override credential card.
∙ Secure communication.
∙ DIP switch addressing mode.
For other settings and addressing modes, refer to the Aperio Programming Application manual, ref
[1]. For V3 locks, a USB cable can be used to configure paired locks instead of using the USB radio
dongle, see the Programming Application Manual, ref 1, for correct installation.
∙ Before configuration, check that Update device time during door configuration is activated. In the
menu bar, select Installation - Online - Settings...
Follow the steps below to perform a default configuration of locks/sensors and communication hubs:
The changes you make during the update of the door configuration are not carried out until
you perform the device update on the last page in the wizard.
1) Select a lock in the scan result table, right click and select Configure (or Lock/sensor - Configure if several locks
are paired).

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2) On the RFID Configuration page, click Next without any changes. (iCLASS RFID format is also supported by
the Programming Application. However, no settings are necessary.)
3) If advanced mode is activated the Keypad configuration, RFID search order and Escape and return configuration
pages will appear. Leave these pages without changes by clicking Next.
4) On the Override Credential page it is recommended to add a credential. Select the credential type in the
drop down list and click Add and enter credential information (MIFARE Classic UID is used as an example
below). This credential is used to gain access through all doors when the EAC is offline. Click OK to continue.
5) Click Next in the Wizard main window.

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6) On the Security mode Setting page, click Change to switch to Customer mode in the lock.
Proper handling of encryption keys is essential to lock/sensor security!
It is absolutely necessary to use the customer encryption key by setting all communication
hubs and locks/sensors in Customer mode to ensure a secure and encrypted communica-
tion with the lock/sensor.
7) Select Switch to customer mode in device, click OK and then Next in the wizard main window.
8) On the Electronic Access Controller Settings page, in the Enable EAC Address via Dip Switch field, click Change
and select Enable Dip Switch.
9) Click OK followed by Next in the wizard main window.
10) If advanced mode is activated the Advanced Settings, Advanced Lock/Sensor Settings and Advanced Device
Settings will appear. Leave all pages without changes by clicking Next.

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11) On the Device Update page, check that the summary of the configuration tasks that will be sent to the lock is
correct.
12) Click Save configuration to facilitate further lock configurations (for other hubs/locks) using the same
communication hub. Unselect Enable DIP switch, enter a configuration name and click OK.
13) Click Next in the wizard main window to download the configuration to the lock and communication hub.

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14) If necessary hold a credential in front of the lock to activate the radio. (This step is not necessary for V3 locks
that are connected with a USB cable.)
15) After successful update, click Close.
Using the wizard for a communication hub with only one lock paired, customer mode is set
both for the lock and communication hub.
For communication hubs with several locks paired a warning indication will appear stating a
security mode conflict. In this case, proceed the installation according to section "Step 5 - Ap-
ply saved configuration on several locks" on page 17.

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Step 5 - Apply Saved Configuration on Several Locks
If you have more than one lock that will use the same configuration you can apply the previously
saved configuration on any lock in your installation.
1) Right click on a lock and select Apply configuration – [your configuration]
2) Confirm the update by clicking Confirm.
3) Hold a credential in front of the lock/sensor to download the configuration (This step is not necessary for V3
locks that are connected with a USB cable, or that have the polling interval set to less than 15 seconds.)

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4) After successful update, click Close.
5) Repeat the configuration for all locks paired to the communication hub.
6) Finally activate customer mode for the communication on the right click menu, select Communication hub -
Switch to customer mode.

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Step 6 - Testing After Configuration
Follow these steps to test that the installation and first configuration of each communication hub
and lock has been performed correctly and that the hardware is working:
1) Check that the communication hub LED has a steady green light (if connected to an EAC). This indicates that
the installation and configuration have been performed correctly.
GreenOnline
2) Hold a credential that is invalid in the EAC system in front of the lock.
Result: Access is denied and the lock LED flashes red once.
One red flash
(1 second)
Access denied,
EAC online

3) Hold a credential that is valid in the EAC system in front of the lock.
Result: Access is granted and the lock LED flashes green once.

One green flash
(1 second)
Access granted,
EAC offline or online
See section "4 LED Indications" on page 20 for details on the LED indications for communication hub
and lock.

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4 LED Indications
Communication Hub LED Indications
The communication hub has a single LED. It supports an optical scheme with red, green and yellow.
The indication scheme is described by the figures below:
2 sec.
GreenOnline
Green + one
red flash
Aperio® lock
offline
Green + two
red flashes
EAC offline
Green + three
red flashes
Aperio® lock and
EAC offline
Yellow + off,
fast flash
UHF
communication
Some special LED indication schemes are used during lock maintenance actions:
Yellow + greenPairing active
2 sec.
Ethernet LED indication
The LED on the AH40 communication hub indicates both the status of the Ethernet link level and
ethernet communication:
2 sec.
Green
Green +
off fast flash
Ethernet link
connected
Ethernet
communication
Figure 2. Communi-
cation hub, normal
operation
Figure 3. Communica-
tion hub, maintenance
Figure 4. AH40 Com-
munication hub,
Ethernet