Avigilon SDC User manual

SINGLE DOOR
CONTROLLER
Installation Guide
OP-CR-SDC
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Revisions
Guide Description
Rev. 2.0 OP-CR-SDC updates: For more information on page7,Power requirements on page8,Mount on a
standard US 1-gang box on page9,SDC wiring configuration on page11,Wiring Avigilon readers
on page12,Appendix: Best practices - Wiring a REX to your Avigilon Alta access control system
on page24
Rev.1.8 Enable Static Cloud IP field: Add SDCs using Alta Control Center on page16,Disable the Static
Cloud IP connection on page18
Provision with Static Cloud IP field: Provision SDCs using Open Admin app on page19
Rev.1.7 Menu name and icon updates in the Alta Control Center
Embedded USB Smart Reader support: For more information on page7,Wiring Avigilon readers
on page12
European (EU) Alta Control Center: Add SDCs using Alta Control Center on page16
Revisions 3

Contents
Revisions 3
Contents 4
Before you start 6
Conducting site surveys 6
For more information 7
Installation 8
Network requirements 8
Power requirements 8
Selecting a backup battery 9
Mounting options 9
Mount on a standard US 1-gang box 9
Mount on wall 10
SDC wiring configuration 11
Wiring Avigilon readers 12
ACU and Wiegand reader wiring 12
Set up tamper alerts 13
Wiring fail-safe and fail-secure lock hardware 13
Voltage switches 13
Provisioning 15
Prerequisites 15
Status LEDs 15
Port LEDs 16
Add SDCs using Alta Control Center 16
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Add multiple SDCs using Quick start option 17
Add one SDC 17
Disable the Static Cloud IP connection 18
Provision SDCs using Open Admin app 19
Test internet connection using Open Admin app 20
Configure network settings using Open Admin app 20
Change network settings 20
Set up Wi-Fi on the SDC 20
Troubleshooting 22
Status LED is red 22
Resetting SDCs 22
Soft reset 22
Hard reset 22
Legacy wiring 23
Appendix: Best practices - Wiring a REX to your Avigilon Alta access control system 24
Wiring REX in series with mag lock or other fail-safe hardware 24
Wiring REX with Video Reader Pro and Video Intercom Reader Pro 24
Regulatory 26
UL 294 26
FCC 26
RF RADIATION HAZARD WARNING 27
INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE AND MARKING 27
Warnings 28
Electrical specifications 29
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Before you start
This installation guide explains how to install and configure the Avigilon Single Door Controller (SDC) as part of
an Avigilon Alta access control system.
Conducting site surveys
Before installing Avigilon hardware, conduct a customer site survey to determine the following:
lThe number of entriesthat need to be configured (for example, doors, gates, and elevator floors)
lWhether you're using legacy wiring or new wiring
lThe electronic entry mechanisms, Request to Exit (REX) mechanisms, and door contact sensors that will
be used and their power requirements.
lWhether you're providing backup batteries for the Single Door Controller. See Selecting a backup battery
on page9.
lWhether you're supporting a legacy access control panel for mobile gateway.
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For more information
For hardware specifications, see the following datasheets.
Avigilon controller Avigilon Single Door Controller Datasheet (OP-CR-SDC)
Avigilon Smart Readers and
Pro Series Readers
Openpath Standard Smart Reader v2 Datasheet (OP-R2X-STND)
Openpath Mullion Smart Reader v2 Datasheet (OP-R2X-MULL)
Openpath Mullion and Standard Keypad Readers (OP-RKP-MULL,
OP-RKP-STND)
Openpath Embedded USB Smart Reader Datasheet (OP-R2X-EMBD)
Openpath Video Intercom Reader Pro Datasheet (OP-VID-PRO-INT)
Openpath Video Reader Pro Datasheet (OP-VID-PRO-RDR)
For additional product and support documentation, see:
lhelp.openpath.com
lAvigilon Alta Control Center Administrator Guide
lAvigilon Alta Access Control System Installation Guide
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Installation
Network requirements
An Ethernet connection with DHCP can be used to connect the Avigilon SDC to the Local Area Network (LAN).
You may also need to configure firewall settings to communicate with the Avigilon Alta access control system,
which uses the following outbound ports:
lTCP port 443
lUDP port 123
Note: If using an external DNS server, the outbound UDP port 53 must also be open.
To support Wi-Fi unlocking from the mobile app, the inbound TCP port 443 of the SDC must be available from
within the LAN. Inbound port forwarding on the router, firewall, or NATdevice is not required.
The SDC also supports Wi-Fi connections. Refer to Configure network settings using Open Admin app on
page20.
Power requirements
The Avigilon SDC can be powered using Power-over-Ethernet (PoE or PoE+), and/or an external 12-24V supply.
The SDC will automatically switch to the higher voltage source if both PoE and an external source are
available. We recommend using a backup battery in case of power failures on the external 12-24V supply or the
PoE supply.
Supply Requirement PoE, PoE+, or external 12-24VDC
Note: When using an external supply, if 24V wet relay output is required a 24V
external supply must be used.
External Supply Rating 12V @ 2A min. or 24V @ 1A min.
Output Ratings Power Out can supply up to 100mA @ 12V or 50mA @ 24V
2 reader ports, max power output: 250mA @ 12V each
2 relays, max power output:
PoE: Max 3W combined output (250mA @ 12V, 125mA @ 24V)
PoE+: Max 9W combined output (750mA @ 12V, 375mA @ 24V)
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Selecting a backup battery
While not required, a backup battery is recommended in case of power outages. For PoE power backup, refer to
the manufacturer's instructions for your PoE injector or switch. When using an external supply, 12V supplies
require one 12V backup battery. 24V supplies require two 12V batteries in series. The size of batterydepends
on your setup and how long you want to power the system.
Table 1 Example power requirements (24V)
Single Door Controller .3A
Smart Reader (2) 0.25A
Locking hardware (while engaged) 0.125A – 0.25A
Assuming an external 24V power supply, an SDC configured with two Avigilon readers and locking hardware
uses about 1.1 Amps. To keep the system running for 3 hours with all entries engaged, you need 1.1A x 3 hours
= 3.3 AH, so two 12V 4AH sealed lead acid (SLA) or gel cell batteries in series.
Mounting options
Install the Avigilon SDC on a single or double gang box, or on drywall.
Mount on a standard US 1-gang box
1. Use two 6-32 screws (a) to attach backplate (b) to gang box.
Recommended:Use the drywall screws (c) and anchors on drywall for added stability.
2. Snap on main housing (d) to backplate (b).
3. On the right side of the main housing (d), ensure that the two edge clips (h) fit into their respective
notches on the backplate (b).
4. Press firmly on the main housing (d) to snap into place.
5. Partially unscrew the pre-installed M4 set screw (e) to secure main housing (d) to backplate (b).
6. Use the cable slot (f) to hold cables while wiring.
7. Snap on front cover (g).
Note: For a double gang box, follow the directions above, using additional 6-32 screws.
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Mount on wall
1. Use the provided drywall screws (c) and anchors (not shown) to attach backplate (b) to wall.
2. Snap on main housing (d) to backplate (b).
3. On the right side of the main housing (d), ensure that the two edge clips (h) fit into their respective
notches on the backplate (b).
4. Press firmly on the main housing (d) to snap into place.
5. Partially unscrew the pre-installed M4 set screw (e) to secure main housing (d) to backplate (b).
6. Use the cable slot (f) to hold cables while wiring. See SDC wiring configuration on the next page.
7. Snap on front cover (g).
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