Brivo ACS300 User manual

BRIVO ACS300
INSTALLATION MANUAL
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LEGAL DISCLAIMERS
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliancy
You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the part responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC 15B Class A
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 equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
•Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment to a circuit other than the one to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the 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 of the device.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
1. This transmitter must not be co-located or operate in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
2. This equipment complies with the FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20
centimeters between the radiator and your body.
EN 55032 Class A
Equipment compliant with the Class A requirements of this publication should have a warning notice in the user
manual stating that it could cause radio interference. For example
Warning: Operation of this equipment in a residential environment could cause radio interference.
Underwriter Laboratories (UL) Compliance
The ACS300 complies with the UL 294 Standard for access control units with the following restrictions:
•The Ethernet port is for supplemental use only. The unit will continue to operate standalone if the
network connection is interrupted.
•The monitoring software is not UL evaluated.
•Wi-Fi connection is supplemental and was not evaluated by UL.
•Bluetooth capability was not verified by UL.

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Canada-Underwriters Laboratories (C-UL) Compliancy (CSA C22.2 No. 205)
For C-UL Listed applications, the unit shall be installed in accordance with Part 1 of the Canadian Electrical Code.
UL294/ULC Listing Compliancy
UL294 Performance Levels
Model Number
Access Control
Line Security
Level
Destructive
Attack Level
Endurance Level
Stand-by Power
Level
Conditions
Brivo ACS300
followed by the
suffix A and E
Level I
Level I
Level IV
Level I
N/A
Parts and Service
The ACS300 controller contains no user serviceable parts. The lithium battery is not serviceable and is to be
replaced by qualified service technicians only.
Documentation Disclaimer and Restrictions
Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the
part of Brivo Systems LLC. For the most up-to-date information, visit www.brivo.com.
This document and the data herein shall not be duplicated, used or disclosed to others for procurement or
manufacturing, except as authorized with the written permission of Brivo Systems LLC. The information contained
within this document or within the product itself is considered the exclusive property of Brivo Systems LLC. All
information in this document or within the hardware and software product themselves is protected by the
copyright and/or other intellectual property laws of the United States.
Product Support
All support for this product is provided by the third-party dealer. Please contact the dealer who installed the
product with questions and support requests.
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...............................................................................................................................................................5
PRE-INSTALLATION PROCEDURES...................................................................................................................................7
GENERAL ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES.............................................................................................................................. 10
POWERING AND TESTING PROCEDURES ..................................................................................................................... 14
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ....................................................................................................................................... 16

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INTRODUCTION
Document Objectives
This Installation Manual provides step-by-step instructions for installing the Brivo ACS300. Its primary audience is
trained access control installation technicians (Installers) who are responsible for installing the ACS300 at client
sites.
The manual is also intended for IT personnel, who should use it in conjunction with the corresponding
Administrator’s Manual. It may be used by dealers and their sales professionals to help them conduct pre-sales,
and to provide client support during the installation process. Finally, it may be used for in-house training purposes
and ongoing support.
Document Layout
This manual is organized into a series of procedural checklists, detailing steps you must follow to ensure a safe and
effective installation. The main sections of the manual are:
Pre-Installation Procedures
General Assembly Procedures
Power and Testing Procedures
Installation Procedures
Terminology
The following is a list of terms that are used throughout this document. While some of these terms may have other
meanings, the definitions provided below are the ones intended in this Installation Manual.
Control Panel. Brivo’s one or two-door Door Controller (ACS300) is a native Ethernet, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
enabled access control panel in a compact form factor.
Access control system (ACS). The complete interaction between a control panel, the Brivo product (Onair or
Onsite Server) and in the case of Brivo Onair, the Brivo Onair cloud server.
Brivo Onair®. Brivo’s cloud based software application which enables the end user to manage his or her Brivo
Onair account.
Brivo Onair Cloud Server. The off-site servers, hosted by Brivo, that are used to store an account’s database.
Configuration and maintenance of the control panel is managed through Brivo Onair.
Brivo Onsite Server. Brivo’s appliance-based application which enables the end user to manage his or her Brivo
Onsite Server account.

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Wiring Recommendations
Signal
Belden # or
Equivalent
AWG
Twisted
Pair
Conductor
Shielded?
Max Length
RS-485 Comm, two wire
9841
24
Yes
Yes
4000 ft
Power (22 gauge)
5504FE
22
Yes
Yes
600 ft
Power (18 gauge)
6300FE
18
Yes
Yes
1500 ft
RJ45-Ethernet (CAN Bus)
N/A
Cat5
Yes
Yes
1500 ft
Fire Alarm Relay
6300FE
18
Yes
Yes
1500 ft
Request-to-Exit
5520FE/6300FE
22/18
Yes
Yes
1500 ft
Door Contact
5500FE
22
Yes
Yes
1500 ft
Transformer Block
6300FE
18
Yes
Yes
1500 ft
Molex Connector
N/A
22
Yes
No
1 ft
Earth ground
N/A
6
Yes
Yes
20 to 40 ft
Reader Option 1 (22 AWG)
5504FE
22
Yes
Yes
250 ft
Reader Option 2 (20 AWG)
5400FE
20
Yes
Yes
300 ft
Reader Option 3 (18 AWG)
6300FE
18
Yes
Yes
500 ft
Additional Resources
The following additional resources are available for the installer as well as the client.
•Panel Networking Admin Interface Guide
•Approved Wiegand and OSDP Reader List
•Brivo Onair Quick Start Guide
•Brivo Cellular Network Router Configuration Guide
•Brivo Onsite Server Quick Start Guide
•Technical Support: 1-866-BRIVO-4-U
•www.brivo.com

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PRE-INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
Before you begin installing the Brivo control panel, perform the following tasks to ensure a safe, speedy, and
successful installation.
Understand the function of the Brivo ACS300 control panel (A/E).
The ACS300-E and ACS300-A are one or two (2) reader control panels with multiple access points. This
control panel is considered a standalone system. The control board has up to two (2) readers on-board.
The Brivo ACS300-E uses an on-board Ethernet interface to communicate via any TCP/IP networking
technology that can be connected through a hub, router or switch, including Wi-Fi and satellite
communications. It is an IP-enabled Access Control System that interacts with the Brivo Onair cloud server
via the Internet application Brivo Onair.
The Brivo ACS300-A is identical to the ACS300-E except that the ACS300-A communicates to a Brivo Onsite
Server instead of the Brivo Onair cloud server.
Understand Brivo ACS300 product compatibility.
The ACS300 control panel is compatible with a large number of standard reader models including the
following (UL tested for compatibility) reader models: HID600, Identiv 8110, HID RPK40, Allegion MTK15,
AWID KP-6840, and OSDP reader 921PTPTEK00385. Brivo products are designed to accommodate the
latest updates in Wiegand and OSDP using RS-485 reader formats. The ACS300 control board is
compatible with Wiegand devices that transmit up to 255-bit data and OSDP readers using RS-485.
A current list of compatible readers and keypads is maintained on Brivo’s website at
http://www.brivo.com. If you have a specific model of reader or keypad that is not listed on the Brivo
website, please contact Technical Support at 1-866-BRIVO-4-U to determine compatibility.
Verify that the client site is ready to support the installation.
1. Check with the IT department to ensure that the ACS300 version to be installed is compatible
with the company’s local area network (LAN).
a) The ACS300 is equipped with a standard RJ-45 socket that accepts a CAT5 or CAT6 cable
with an RJ-45 plug on any 10/100 Ethernet network. Physically connecting the panel is
the same as plugging any computer or other device into the LAN.
b) Refer to the Panel Networking Admin Interface Guide for instructions on connecting to
the LAN. The Panel Networking Admin Interface Guide also contains a complete list of
requirements regarding TCP/IP configuration parameters and information about
security considerations.
2. Download the corresponding Quick Start Guide from the Brivo website and provide it to the
Master Administrator. This document provides instructions for registering and configuring the
control panel in the appropriate application.
3. For Brivo Onair accounts, make sure the account has been created and the control panel is
registered through Brivo Onair. If the control panel has not been registered by the dealer, the
installer may either contact Brivo Technical Support for assistance or simply register the panel
directly.
4. Verify that the Master Administrator and any other employee who will be accessing the system
have Internet access on a computer equipped with a supported Web browser.

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Verify shipping contents.
1. Locate and check the contents of the Control Panel kit.
The ACS300 kit should contain the following parts:
a) 1 cardboard box containing the following:
oThe ACS300 unit, with its identification label adhered to the mylar shield atop the
ACS300 board.
oA quick start guide
oA bag of accessory parts containing:
•4 MOVs (Metal Oxide Varistors)
•1 screw for ACS300 box.
Plan your installation. Decide where to install the ACS300.
1. If not using Power Over Ethernet (PoE), do not place the ACS300 more than 100 feet from the
transformer. This is the maximum cable run allowed by most external power supplies.
a) Calculate the distance between the ACS300 and its associated keypad or reader. The
ACS300 does not specify a maximum distance between the ACS300 and a keypad or
reader, but the keypad/reader manufacturer does. Follow manufacturer guidelines for
each keypad and reader.
b) Place the ACS300 within 500 feet of its associated electronic strike or latch.
Follow safety precautions.
WARNING: Fire Code
NEVER CONNECT A KEYPAD/READER OR LOCK TO DOORS WITHOUT FIRST
CONSULTING THE APPLICABLE FIRE CODE. You must consult with, and get approval
from, local fire officials before installing locks or devices on any doors that may be
fire exits. Use of egress push buttons may not be legal. Single action exits may be
required. Always obtain proper permits and approvals in writing before installing
equipment
WARNING: Fail Secure Mode
DO NOT INSTALL THE SYSTEM IN THE FAIL SECURE MODE UNLESS PERMITTED BY
THE LOCAL AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION. Doing so may cause interference
with the operation of panic hardware.

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WARNING: Heat and Noise
DO NOT INSTALL THE CONTROL PANEL IN AN AREA THAT COULD DROP BELOW 32
DEGRESS FAHRENHEIT OR EXCEED 120 DEGREES. Doing so can cause damage to
components within the control panel.
DO NOT INSTALL THE CONTROL PANEL NEAR OR ON THE SAME CIRCUIT WITH
DEVICES THAT PRODUCE LARGE AMOUNTS OF ELECTRICAL NOISE. This includes
grinders, electric motors and blowers, electrical switch-gear and other electrically
noisy equipment. Electrical noise can interfere with panel operation. If it is not
possible to install the panel away from such sources of noise, it is advisable to
isolate it by using a high-quality UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) between the
AC Mains and the transformer.
•This product is not intended for outside wiring as covered by Article 800 in the National Electrical Code,
NFPA 70.
•Unit is for indoor use only.
•Power wiring attached to the ACS300 unit should be 26 AWG or larger.
•Category 5 cabling is the minimum performance category recommended.
•Do not connect to a receptacle controlled by a switch.
•Compliance with IEEE 802.3 (at or af) specifications was not verified as part of UL294/B.
•UL testing on the ACS300 powered by ITE Listed PoE Injector manufactured by Altronix, model Netway 1X
and a plug-in transformer manufactured by Yeo Heung Electronics Co. LTD., model SEP/P-2450U.
•If powered by 12VDC, the power supply must be a UL294 listed or UL 603 listed power supply. Battery
capacity for loss of primary power at least zero (0) hours.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES
Assemble and mount ACS300.
1. Mount the ACS300 box using one of the three methods described below.
a) Option 1
•Use four bolts at the corners of the ACS300 enclosure to mount the ACS300
securely in place.
ACS300 Mounting Option One
b) Option 2
•Looking at the back of the enclosure, use two of the four bolts to hang the
ACS300 board in place and then secure the enclosure with the remaining two
bolts.
ACS300 Mounting Option T
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c) Option 3
•Looking at the back of the enclosure, using the provided cutouts, mount the
ACS300 enclosure to a 4-gang junction box.
ACS300 Mounting Option 3
5. Verify presence of optical tamper reflector on the inside lid of the ACS300.
6. OPTIONAL: Install the physical tamper switch in the ACS300.
a) Install the tamper switch in the ACS300.
Confirm the SW-2 switch settings are in the correct positions
ACS300 SW-2 Switch Bank Location
ACS300 SW-2 Switch Settings

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The ACS300 Tamper On/Off Toggle in the off position deactivates both optical and physical tamper switches.
Tamper Switch and Optical Tamper Sensor Locations
If there is no reflector present, the optical tamper will not activate. The presence of the optical reflector is required
for this functionality.
OPTIONAL: Connect the physical tamper switch to the ACS300.
If the ACS300 unit is installed within an external metal chassis (i.e., ACS6000-EXP), the option for attaching an
external physical tamper switch is provided.
Connect the physical tamper switch to the ACS300.
Connect Tamper Switch to the ACS300
b) The tamper header connects to the supplied tamper switch.
c) The header connector for the tamper switch should be connected to the TAMPER pins
located on the upper right side of the ACS300.
NOTE: If the tamper switch is not going to be used, leave the supplied jumper on
this connector to keep the circuit closed.

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OPTIONAL: If not using Power over Ethernet, wire the DC transformer to the power supply
WARNING: Transform Connection
DO NOT CONNECT THE TRANSFORMER TO A SWITCHED OUTLET OR OTHERWISE
CONTROLLED AC OUTLET.
DO NOT CONNECT THE TRANSFORMER TO THE 120 VAC OUTLET UNTIL ALL
WIRING IS COMPLETED.
1. Use 18 AWG wire (minimum grade) to connect the screw terminals on the transformer to the
POWER INPUT terminal block on the ACS300, using terminals DC +/AC1 and DC -/AC2.
Compliance with IEEE 802.3 (at or af) specifications was not verified as part of UL294/B.
Connect AC Transformer to Power Supply
Model
Circuit
Voltage (VDC)
Current (A)
Brivo ACS300-A/E
Input
12VDC
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POWERING AND TESTING PROCEDURES
WARNING: Power Precautions (if not using Power over Ethernet)
CHECK THE FOLLOWING CONNECTIONS AND MAKE SURE THAT:
•The transformer is NOT plugged into the 120 VAC outlet.
Power up the ACS300
1. Plug the CAT 5 cable into the LAN/PoE connector.
2. Check ALL power indicators:
a) Check the ACS300 to confirm that the green power rail LED lights are on, indicating that
AC power is being supplied to the board and that the board is producing 12 VDC power.
b) Check the ACS300 to confirm that the Health and Connect Status Lights have come on.
ACS300 Health and Connect Status Lights and Diagnostic LEDs
Front Panel
Meaning
Health
Connect
Mostly Solid
(Slow blink every 15 seconds)
Solid
Unit is healthy and connected to host
server
Mostly Solid
(Slow blink every 15 seconds)
Off
Unit is healthy but not connected to host
server
Blinking
Solid
Unit not healthy
Blinking
Blinking
Unit not healthy and not connected to
host server
Off
Off
No Power
ACS300 Panel Light Indicators
c) If any of the power indicators are not correct (i.e., the green power rail LED lights do not
come on or the blue Health and Connect LEDs do not begin blinking, check the
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there is still a problem with the power indicator, refer to the Diagnostic LED table below.
If still unable to resolve the issue, contact Technical Support.
State #
Diag 1
Diag 2
Diag 3
State Meaning
1
OFF
OFF
OFF
All off indicates no diagnostic codes, everything is OK
2
OFF
OFF
ON
No IP Address
3
OFF
ON
OFF
Unable to reach Brivo Server
4
OFF
ON
ON
Time not known
5
ON
OFF
OFF
Rebooted within the last hour
6
ON
OFF
ON
Internal Fault within the last hour
7
ON
ON
OFF
File corruption detected. Device is damaged but still aware enough to indicate
it cannot function properly
8
ON
ON
ON
Device not registered/configured
ACS300 Diagnostic LEDs
NOTE: When an ACS300 is experiencing any issues shown on the ACS300
Diagnostic LEDs table above, the diagnostic LEDs will display each issue for two
seconds. The last issue displayed on the LEDs will display for an additional five
seconds before the cycle starts again.

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INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
Connect a laptop to the ACS300 Administrative Interface Port
Connect Laptop to ACS300
1. Connect a laptop to the Administrative Interface port on the ACS300 using a standard Ethernet
cable or a patch cable.
a) The Administrative Interface port is a 10/100 Ethernet interface with RJ45 jack for
connecting the ACS300 to a laptop or PC to gain access to the local administrative
interface for debug and manual configuration utilities.
b) The port uses auto-sensing technology to determine polarity, which permits either a
straight or crossover cable to be used between the board and the computer.
Verify connection of the LAN to the ACS300 (this should already have been done when powering up the
ACS300 using Power over Ethernet)
Connect LAN to ACS300
1. Verify the connection of the LAN to the ACS300 according to the instructions in the Panel
Networking Admin Interface Guide.
a) The LAN port is a 10/100 Ethernet interface with an RJ45 jack for connecting the MAIN
BOARD to a Local Area Network in order for it to gain connectivity to the Internet.
b) Use a straight, (i.e., non-crossover) cable to connect this port to a local hub, switch or
router.

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Wire Doors
Provided below is a diagram recommending how to appropriately run wiring within the ACS300 unit.
NOTE: Wiring should not be run underneath the mylar shield, only above it.
ACS300 Wiring Recommendation
For each node to be used for controlling a door, as indicated in the completed Installation Worksheet,
make the following connections.
NOTE: The ACS300 has two Wiegand wiring blocks and one RS-485 wiring block.
The ACS300 can support up to two wired locks, and up to 30 wireless locks, with a
total of 30 in any combination.
NOTE: The RS-485 block can support an OSDP reader OR an Allegion Gateway, but
not both at the same time.
Wire Doors for Wiegand Readers

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NOTE: Output Ratings for the ACS300
•Two (2) reader ports, 11.4 - 12VDC, 350mA each
•Two (2) selectable wet contacts, 11.4 - 12VDC, 350mA each
•Four (4) dry contacts are 28VDC, 6A each
•One (1) RS-485 port, 11.4 - 12VDC, 350mA
1. Wire the REX & DOOR terminal block.
a) Connect the Normally Open (NO) contacts of the REX device to the REX and COM
terminals.
•When this switch closes, it initiates a Request-to-Exit (REX) program sequence,
as defined by the appropriate application, including the option to activate the
door or other relays, fire the door strike, and suppress any “Door Forced”
messages.
b) Connect the Normally Closed (NC) contacts of the Door Sensor to the COM and
CONTACT terminals.
•In this context, an NC switch is considered closed when the door is closed
(magnet is present), and open when the door is open (no magnet is present).
•When the switch is open, the control panel interprets this input as a “Door
Open” condition. When the switch is closed, the control panel interprets this
input as a “Door Closed” condition.
•This circuit provides door status information (open/closed) to the control panel
so ACS Online can take appropriate action locally, or send email notifications if
necessary.
2. Wire the DOOR LOCK RELAY terminal block.
a) Connect the door latch to the COM terminal and either the NO or NC terminal.
b) The DOOR LOCK RELAY provides both NO (Normally Open) and NC (Normally Closed)
contacts, and is driven in response to the presentation of valid credentials or the
programmable REX input.
c) Timing and other aspects of relay activation are programmed through the Brivo
programming interface.
3. If used for an alarm shunt, wire the AUX RELAY 1 terminal block. If not used for an alarm shunt,
AUX RELAY 1 can be used for a variety of purposes.
4. Wire AUX RELAY 2. Like the AUX RELAY 1, this terminal block can be used for a variety of
purposes, and are programmed via the Brivo programming interface.
NOTE: The fully programmable AUX RELAYs provide both NO (Normally Open) and
NC (Normally Closed) contacts.

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WARNING: Relay Amp Limit
THERE IS A 6 AMP 28 VOLT DC LIMIT ON THROUGH CURRENT FOR ALL RELAYS.
5. If used, wire the AUX INPUTS terminal block.
a) The AUX INPUT 1 and AUX INPUT 2 terminals are contact closure type inputs.
b) The terminals can be used for a variety of purposes, and are programmed through the
Brivo programming interface.
6. If using Wiegand readers, wire the reader terminals to the DOOR 1 and DOOR 2 terminals on the
left side of the ACS300 board.
7. If using OSDP RS-485 readers, wire the reader terminal to the RS-485 terminal on the upper left
side of the ACS300 board.
Important RS-485 Wiring Information
NOTE: Ensure that when wiring the RS-485 bus that BOTH ENDS of the RS-485 bus
are terminated using a 120𝛺resistor.
NOTE: When wiring the RS-485 bus, use only twisted pair shielded wire.
NOTE: The RS-485 bus uses a series bus topology, not a star topology. Failure to
wire the RS-485 bus properly will result in communication failure between devices.
NOTE: Any device at the end of the RS-485 bus needs to be terminated using a
120𝛺resistor. This resistor may be built into the device or may need to be added
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Typical Half-Duplex RS-485 Wiring Diagram
NOTE: The ACS300 board’s factory default setting is Half-Duplex communication
when using RS-485 reader functionality. In order to switch to Full-Duplex
communication, move the HDX/FDX switch to the Full-Duplex position.
RS-485 Half Duplex/Full Duplex Switch Location
NOTE: RS-485 bus requires termination. The RS-485 termination switch is located
in the upper left hand corner of the ACS300.
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