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BLU-IC2 Hardware Manual
2-Door Intelligent Network Controller
by Azure Access Technology

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
W A R N I N G
HIGH VOLTAGE, AC MAIN POWER SHOULD ONLY BE CONNECTED BY QUALIFIED, LICENSED
ELECTRICIANS. ALL APPLICABLE LAWS AND CODES MUST BE FOLLOWED. IF THIS
PRECAUTION IS NOT OBSERVED, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR
Power should not be applied to the system until after the installation has been completed. If this
precaution is not observed, personal injury or death could occur, and the equipment could be
damaged beyond repair.
-Verify that the external circuit breaker which supplies power to the device power supply is turned off
prior to installation.
-Verify that the output voltage of the power supply is within specifications prior to connection to the
device.
C A U T I O N
Several important procedures should be followed to prevent electro-static discharge (ESD) damage
to sensitive CMOS integrated circuits and modules.
-All transport of electronic components, including completed reader assemblies, should be in static
shield packaging and containers.
-Handle all ESD sensitive components at an approved static controlled work station. These work
stations consist of a desk mat, floor mat and an ESD wrist strap. Work stations are available from
various vendors including the 3M company.
FCC Compliant
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1.This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2.This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this device in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his/her own expense. The user is advised that any
equipment changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
would void the compliance to FCC regulations and therefore, the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
CE Compliant
UL & ULC Recognized
•UL294
•UL294B
•UL1076 & ULC/ORD 1076
•UL2610

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Table of Contents
PART I
1 INTRODUCTION...............................................................................................1
1.1 General Features.......................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Configuration................................................................................................................................................ 1
2 HARDWARE LAYOUT .....................................................................................3
2.1 Terminal Connectors ................................................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Jumpers ........................................................................................................................................................ 7
2.3 SOM (System on Module)............................................................................................................................ 7
2.4 Micro USB OTG Port.................................................................................................................................... 8
2.5 MicroSD Card ............................................................................................................................................... 8
2.6 LEDs.............................................................................................................................................................. 8
2.7 Function Buttons.......................................................................................................................................... 9
2.8 Dip Switches................................................................................................................................................. 9
2.9 Memory Retention During Power Failure .................................................................................................. 9
2.10 Mounting..................................................................................................................................................... 10
3 SYSTEM WIRING & SETUP...........................................................................11
3.1 Power........................................................................................................................................................... 11
3.1.1 Primary Board Power (TB1)..................................................................................................................... 11
3.1.2 Powering Peripherals............................................................................................................................... 11
3.2 Grounding................................................................................................................................................... 12
3.3 Communications........................................................................................................................................ 12
3.3.1 Network (P2) ............................................................................................................................................ 12
3.3.2 Downstream RS-485 Serial Ports (TB3 & TB4)....................................................................................... 12
3.4 Unsupervised Cabinet Tamper & Power Fault (TB1).............................................................................. 14
3.5 Reader Ports (TB11 & TB12)..................................................................................................................... 15
3.5.1 TTL Readers ............................................................................................................................................ 15
3.5.2 RS-485 (OSDP) Readers......................................................................................................................... 16
3.6 Supervised Alarm Inputs (TB3 –TB8)...................................................................................................... 16
3.6.1 End of Line (EOL) Termination Resistors ................................................................................................ 17
3.7 Output Relays (TB9 & TB10)...................................................................................................................... 18
3.7.1 Strike Wiring............................................................................................................................................. 18
3.7.2 Auxiliary Output Relay.............................................................................................................................. 18
3.7.3 Voltage Spike Suppression...................................................................................................................... 18
3.8 Door / Access Point Setup ........................................................................................................................ 18
3.8.1 Reader...................................................................................................................................................... 19
3.8.2 Door Contact & Exit Pushbutton/REX Inputs........................................................................................... 19
3.8.3 Door Strike ............................................................................................................................................... 19
4 CONTROLLER CONFIGURATION ................................................................20
4.1 Host Communications............................................................................................................................... 20
4.2 Web Configuration Interface..................................................................................................................... 20
4.2.1 Date & Time ............................................................................................................................................. 23
4.2.2 Network.................................................................................................................................................... 23
4.2.3 Mail........................................................................................................................................................... 25
4.2.4 Services.................................................................................................................................................... 26
4.2.5 Maintenance............................................................................................................................................. 27
4.2.6 Firmware .................................................................................................................................................. 27
4.2.7 Profile....................................................................................................................................................... 30
4.3 Device Cluster ............................................................................................................................................ 30
5 TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................................32
6 SPECIFICATIONS ..........................................................................................33
7 UL COMPLIANCE AS RECOGNIZED PRODUCT.........................................35
8 REVISION HISTORY ......................................................................................36

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Table of Figures
Figure 2.1: BLU-IC2 Diagram............................................................................................................... 3
Figure 2.2: BLU-IC2 Jumpers.............................................................................................................. 7
Figure 2.3: BLU-IC2 Mounting Holes [inches (mm)] ........................................................................ 10
Figure 3.1: Device Wiring .................................................................................................................. 13
Figure 3.2: RS-485 Bus Topologies .................................................................................................. 13
Figure 3.3: Cabinet Tamper & Power Fault Wiring........................................................................... 14
Figure 3.4: BLU-IC2 TTL Reader Wiring ........................................................................................... 15
Figure 3.5: OSDP Wiring.................................................................................................................... 16
Figure 3.6: Input Supervision............................................................................................................ 17
Figure 3.7: Strike Wiring Diagram (DC w/ Diode)............................................................................. 18
Figure 3.8: Access Point Wiring........................................................................................................ 19
Figure 4.1: BLU-IC2 HOSTNAME....................................................................................................... 20
Figure 4.2: Typical BLU-IC2 Device Cluster..................................................................................... 31

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Part I
Introduction
1 Introduction
The BLU-IC2 high-speed network controller provides complete connectivity for two access points with 2 reader
ports, 8 supervised inputs, 4 relay outputs. The BLU-IC2 is configured and monitored with Host software over
the network. IO & Reader Interface panels can connect to the BLU-IC2 over the network or RS485 serial ports.
The BLU-IC2 provides interface connections for a variety of card reader technologies, including proximity,
smart card, biometric, bar code, and infrared readers. Card readers with standard Wiegand or Clock/Data
output can be connected to the BLU-IC2 as well as card readers that use OSDP protocol. A downloadable
card database and event buffering allows the BLU-IC to work independently of monitoring software after initial
programming.
Typical use of the system is the control of site access by control of door locking devices associated with card
readers and PIN keypads and maintaining logs of this access for later reporting. Many levels of further
integration with building alarm and monitoring systems, time and attendance systems, and video surveillance
systems are also possible.
1.1 General Features
• Two onboard reader ports for up to 2 TTL readers or up to 16 RS485 (OSDP) readers (with expanded
license)
• Full, Stand-Alone Operation with local database of up to 1,000,000 cards & 100,000events
• One 10/100 Ethernet connection
o Second Ethernet connection possible with USB-to-Ethernet adapter
• Up to 254 Card Formats: 127 Wiegand and 127 Magnetic
• 255 Access Levels Per Card
• Activation/Deactivation Time
• 8 Supervised Alarm Inputs
o Configurable termination resistor values for supervised inputs
• 4 Relay Outputs
• Inputs & Outputs fullyre-assignable
• Two, 2-wire RS-485 ports for downstream communication
o Supports proprietary or OSDP protocol
• 1 Unsupervised Cabinet Tamper Input
• 1 Unsupervised Power FaultInput
• 1 LED Output per reader port (tri-state control)
• 1 Buzzer Output (open collector) per reader port
o Buzzer output can be repurposed for 2-wire LEDcontrol
• User accessible logic and event scripting
• Clustering
• 3rd party embedded applications
1.2 Configuration
To load a configuration and database, the BLU-IC2 must connect to a Host software application. The Host
software contains functions for setting the configuration of the device. Configuration settings and cardholders
are stored in a central database and then transmitted via a proprietary encrypted protocol to the Cluster Master
which in turn will send the configuration to Cluster Member. Once programmed, the Cluster will operate
independently, sharing configuration information as well as event information through direct network
communication. There are also several functions that reside within the cluster that will continue to operate
independently.

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In addition to cardholders, the following information is stored in the Cluster:
• Card Reader Data Output Format: Wiegand or Magnetic
• Strike Time—The duration during which the strike relay will be energized in the case of an access grant.
• Held Open Time—After an access grant and a subsequent opening of the door contact, the time in which
the door contact must be closed before an alarm state is reported
• Initial Reader Mode—The access mode in which the reader will function upon powering up or when
communication has been interrupted with the Host software. The following modes aresupported:
o Card Only—An access request is made by presenting a card to the reader. The data is verified against
the BLU-IC2 database to ensure that the card has a valid Facility Code and Card Number.
o Card or PIN—Access requests are made either by presenting a card or by keying in a PIN (Personal
Identification Number) on a keypad. A card entry is process in Card Only mode.
o Card & PIN—A card must be read to start the access request. If the card is valid, the user is prompted to
enter the corresponding PIN. The request is granted only if the card and PIN match what is in the data
base.
o Locked—No access granted. Reader ignores all cards and PINentries.
o Unlocked—Door strike is continuously energized and the door contact input is not monitored. Access is
not controlled.
o Facility Code—The entire card’s contents are read by the BLU-IC2, but only the Facility Code is checked,
and if it matches a Facility Code downloaded from the Host software, access isgranted.
• Event Scripts - Programs that remain resident on the BLU-IC2 constantly monitoring for special conditions
to be met and then executing a pre-determined set of commands.
• Logic Scripts - Programs that change the base functionality of a function on the BLU-IC2, generally to modify
the access cycle or to perform unique non-access related functions.
• Plugin Scripts - Programs that remain resident on the BLU-IC2 but can have their function modified by
sending a dynamic configuration to information storage areas on the BLU-IC2. This allows the BLU-IC2 or
another external system to easily affect the function of script behavior without having to modify and reload
the entire script.

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Part II
Hardware Layout
2 Hardware Layout
Figure 2.1: BLU-IC2 Diagram

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2.1 Terminal Connectors
The BLU-IC2 uses terminal blocks for connecting power, readers & door control signals, supervised alarm inputs,
and relay output connections. The connection terminals are factory equipped with removable screw-down quick
connectors which are easily removed from the board by firmly grasping the connector and pulling away from the
board. If pliers are used to remove the connectors, they should be of the rubber-tipped type. Take care to not
damage onboard components when using any tools near the board. The proper location of the quick connectors
is outlined in white on the board.
BLU-IC2 Terminal Connections
Reader Connections
Location
Type
Label
Function
TB12-1
Ground (Reader
Power)
GND
Reader 1 Device Connections
TB12-2
TTL: Data/Data 0
RS485: TR-/B
DAT/
D0
TB12-3
TTL: Clock/Data 1
RS485: TR+/A
CLK/
D1
TB12-4
Beeper
(Buzzer) Control
BZR
TB12-5
Green LED
Control
LED
TB12-6
VDC
(Reader Power)
RVO
TB11-1
Ground
(Reader Power)
GND
Reader 2 Device Connections
TB11-2
TTL: Data/Data 0
RS485: TR-/B
DAT/
D0
TB11-3
TTL: Clock/Data 1
RS485: TR+/A
CLK/
D1
TB11-4
Beeper
(Buzzer) Control
BZR
TB11-5
Green LED
Control
LED
TB11-6
VDC
(Reader Power)
RVO
Input Connections
TB5-4
Input 1
IN1
Input 1
TB5-3
Input 1 Return
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TB5-2
Input 2
IN2 IN2G
Input 2
TB5-1
Input 2 Return
TB6-4
Input 3
IN3 IN3G
Input 3
TB6-3
Input 3 Return
TB6-2
Input 4
IN4 IN4G
Input 4
TB6-1
Input 4 Return
TB7-4
Input 5
IN5
IN5G
Input 5
TB7-3
Input 5 Return
TB7-2
Input 6
IN6
IN6G
Input 6
TB7-1
Input 6 Return
TB8-4
Input 7
IN7
IN7G
Input 7
TB8-3
Input 7 Return
TB8-2
Input 8
IN8
Input 8
TB8-1
Input 8 Return
IN8G
Serial Connections
TB3-3
Transmit/Receive
Data (+)
TR+
Serial 2-wire RS-485 Port 1
TB3-2
Transmit/Receive
Data (-)
TR-
TB3-1
Ground
GND
TB4-3
Transmit/Receive
Data (+)
TR+
Serial 2-wire RS-485 Port 2
TB4-2
Transmit/Receive
Data (-)
TR-
TB4-1
Ground
GND
Relay Output Connections
TB10-1
Normally
Open
OUT 1 - NO
Relay K1 Connection
TB10-2
Common
OUT 1 - C
TB10-3
Normally
Closed
OUT 1 - NC