Bticino Sfera video kit User guide

353200
Sfera Proximity
Reader
Installer manual
07/12-01 PC

2

Sfera Proximity Reader
Installer manual
3
Contents
1 Introduction 4
1.1 Warnings and recommendations 4
2 Description 5
2.1 Main functions 5
2.2 Front view 6
2.3 Back view 7
3 Configuration 8
3.1 Manager master badge 8
3.1.1 New manager master badge 8
3.1.2 Deleting the manager master badge 10
3.2 Passepartout badge 11
3.2.1 New passepartout badge 11
3.2.2 Deleting passepartout badges 13
3.3 Resident badge 14
3.3.1 New resident badge (M= 00) 14
3.3.2 Deleting resident badges (M=00) 16
3.3.3 New apartment master badge (M=01) 18
3.3.4 Deleting the apartment master badge (M=01) 20
3.3.5 New resident badge (M= 01) 21
3.3.6 Deleting resident badges (M=01) 23
4 Advanced configuration 24
4.1 Connection to the PC 24
4.2 Reset 25
5 Appendix 26
5.1 Technical data 26

4
1 Introduction
1.1 Warnings and recommendations
Before proceeding with the installation we recommend that you read the content of this manual
very carefully. The warranty will automatically become void in case of negligence, improper use,
and tampering by unauthorised personnel.
The Sfera Proximity Reader must only be used with BTicino 2 wire digital systems.
Front covers that may be used with the Sfera BTicino Proximity reader:
Front cover 353205 Front cover 353201/02/03

Sfera Proximity Reader
Installer manual
5
2 Description
2.1 Main functions
The BTicino Sfera Proximity Reader enables residents to open a door lock using univocal codes,
read by appropriate badges.
The device consists of an antenna used for reading the badge (transponder), and luminous and
sound indicators for the control of the correct storage of the codes inside the badge. The transmis-
sion of the codes takes place when the badge is placed near the proximity reader.
Programming can be performed in two ways:
- using the TiSferaDesign software supplied with the product (chapter 4);
- using specific procedures to be performed using the reader (chapter 3).
To save the manager master codes remove the front cover and press the programming
pushbutton indicated in the legend (chapter 2.2). Once the badges have been saved in the reader,
opening of the door lock will be possible.
Four types of badges may be programmed:
- MANAGER MASTER Badge providing access to the programming of other codes.
It can only be used for programming, not for access.
- APARTMENT MASTER Once the apartment badge has been defined, this can be used to
program the badges of the resident of that apartment.
It can only be used for programming, not for access.
 PASSEPARTOUT It can be used to open the door lock the entrance panel is associated to.
It’s not linked with any apartments.
It can only be used for access, not for programming.
 RESIDENTS It can be used to open the door lock the entrance panel is associated to.
It’s linked to an apartment of the system.
It can only be used for access, not for programming.
Note: when switched on for the first time, the Proximity Reader has no preset badges.
M= 00 managing residents
using the manager
master.
M= 01 managing residents
using the apartment
master.

6
2 Description
2.2 Front view
1 - Programming reset pushbutton.
2 - Mini-USB programming connector.
3 - Red LED on steady: access denied, or programming error.
4 - Green LED on steady: access granted, or programming successful.
5 - Antenna.
1 2
3
4
5

Sfera Proximity Reader
Installer manual
7
2.3 Back view
1 - Connection to the door lock (CP-P1) and tamper
(CP-P2 – future application) pushbutton.
2 - Local relay contacts.
3 - Connection to the BUS.
4 - Connector for the connection to subsequent modules.
5 - Connector for the connection to previous modules.
6 - Configurator sockets.
3 2 1
5
4
6

8
3 Configuration
3.1 Manager master badge
For safety reasons, a “MASTER” badge is required, directly programmed by the installer, providing
access to the programming of the other badges (apartment master, passepartout, and residents).
To access programming mode, a master badge must be allocated to the device. Up to 20 master
badges may be saved.
The proximity reader will confirm that the badge has been accepted by means of audible signals
and the switching on of the green LED.
The transmission of an unrecognised badge, or a programming error (e.g. memory full or badge
already used), will cause the interruption of the programming procedure. This interruption is con-
firmed by a long beep, and the red LED coming on.
3.1.1 New manager master badge
1 Press and hold down the programming pushbutton
until the green LED starts flashing, and a confirmation
tone is heard.
3 The flashing of the green LED and a short beep
confirm that the manager master badge has been
saved.
2 Release the key and move the manager master
badge near the reader to save it.
Manager
master

Sfera Proximity Reader
Installer manual
9
A short beep and the switching off of the LED confirm that the programming sequence has been
completed. The Sfera Proximity Reader is ready for normal operation.
The programming sequence must start within 30 seconds from the moment the pro-
gramming key has been pressed and must be carried out in one stage.
5 Press the pushbutton, or wait 30 seconds to exit the
procedure.
4 It is possible to continue to enter further manager
master badges (max. 20) one after the other.
Manager
master

10
3 Configuration
3.1.2 Deleting the manager master badge
1 Press and hold down the programming pushbutton;
the green LED flashes.
- The procedure will delete all the stored manager master badges.
- To stop the deletion procedure release the programming pushbutton before the
extended beep (see item 2).
- To only delete a specific badge use the TiSferaDesign software.
2 Continue holding down the pushbutton;
the device emits 1 beep per second, and a long beep
after ten seconds.
3 The red LED flashes and then switches off to confirm
that the deletion has been performed.

Sfera Proximity Reader
Installer manual
11
Manager
master
Pass.
3.2 Passepartout badge
To access the programming of a “Passepartout” badge, a master badge is necessary. Up to 100
passepartout badges may be saved.
The proximity reader will confirm that the badge has been accepted by means of audible signals
and the switching on of the green LED. The transmission of an unrecognised badge, or a program-
ming error (e.g. memory full or badge already used), will cause the interruption of the program-
ming procedure. This interruption is confirmed by a long beep and the red LED coming on.
3.2.1 New passepartout badge
2 Move a new passepartout badge near the reader to
save it
1 Place a manager master badge close to the reader;
the reader emits a short beep and the green LED
starts flashing. The programming procedure starts.
3 The flashing of the green LED and a short beep
confirm that the passepartout badge has been
saved.

12
3 Configuration
The programming sequence must start within 30 seconds and must be carried out in
one stage.
A short beep and the switching off of the LED confirm that the programming sequence has been
completed. The Sfera Proximity Reader is ready for normal operation.
5 Press the pushbutton, or wait 30 seconds to exit the
procedure.
4 It is possible to continue to program further
passepartout badges (max. 100) one after the other.
Pass.

Sfera Proximity Reader
Installer manual
13
3.2.2 Deleting passepartout badges
2 The device emits a long confirmation beep.
1 Place a manager master badge close to the reader;
The device emits a beep, and the green LED starts
flashing.
Repeat the operation three times in succession.
- The procedure will delete all the saved passpartout and apartment master
badges.
- To only delete a specific badge use the TiSferaDesign software.
Three times
Manager master
3 The red LED flashes and then switches off to confirm
that the deletion has been performed.

14
3 Configuration
3.3 Resident badge
To access the programming of a “RESIDENT” badge a manager master badge or an apartment
badge is necessary (depending on the mode used).
By configuring the device with M=00, this can be associated with 5 badges per apartment.
By configuring the device with M=01, the master badge may be assigned to the apartment,
and then use it to program the resident badges.
The proximity reader will confirm that the badge has been accepted or deleted through audible
signals and the switching on of the green LED. The transmission of an unrecognised badge, or a
programming error (e.g. memory full or badge already used), will cause the interruption of the pro-
gramming procedure. This interruption is confirmed by a long beep and the red LED coming on.
3.3.1 New resident badge (M= 00)
M= 00 managing residents using the manager
master.
1 Place a manager master badge close to the reader;
the reader emits a short beep and the green LED
starts flashing. The programming procedure starts.
2 Using the key module (352000, 352100) or the
display (352500), select the apartment the resident
badge must be associated to; the reader will emit a
beep to confirm.
352500
Manager
master

Sfera Proximity Reader
Installer manual
15
Resident
5 It is possible to continue to program further resident
badges (max. 5 per apartment) one after the other.
6 Press the pushbutton, or wait 30 seconds to exit the
procedure.
The programming sequence must start within 30 seconds and must be carried out in
one stage.
3 Move a new resident badge near the reader to save it.
4 The flashing of the green LED and a short beep
confirm that the resident badge has been saved.
A short beep and the switching off of the LED confirm that the programming sequence has been
completed. The Sfera Proximity Reader is ready for normal operation.
Resident

16
3.3.2 Deleting resident badges (M=00)
3 Configuration
1 Place a master badge close to the reader;
The device emits a beep, and the green LED starts
flashing.
2 Using the key module (352000, 352100) or the
display (352500), select the apartment from which
the resident badges must be eliminated; the reader
will emit a beep to confirm.
352500
Manager
master
M= 00 managing residents using the manager
master.

Sfera Proximity Reader
Installer manual
17
3 Move the same master badge previously used near
the reader to confirm that it has been cancelled.
- The procedure will delete all the stored resident badges.
- To only delete a specific badge use the TiSferaDesign software.
4 The device emits a long confirmation beep.
Manager
master
5 The red LED flashes and then switches off to confirm
that the deletion has been performed.

18
3.3.3 New apartment master badge (M=01)
1 Place a manager master badge close to the reader;
the reader emits a short beep and the green LED
starts flashing. The programming procedure starts.
2 Using the key module (352000, 352100) or the
display (352500), select the apartment the resident
badge must be associated to; the reader will emit a
beep to confirm.
352500
M= 01 managing residents using the apartment
master.
3 Configuration
Manager
master

Sfera Proximity Reader
Installer manual
19
5 The green LED remains on for 2 seconds and then
switches off.
The programming sequence must start within 30 seconds and must be carried out in
one stage.
4 The flashing of the green LED and a short beep
confirm that the apartment master badge has been
saved.
3 Move a new apartment master badge near the
reader to save it.
Apartment
Master
A short beep and the switching off of the LED confirm that the programming sequence has been
completed. The Sfera Proximity Reader is ready for normal operation.

20
3.3.4 Deleting the apartment master badge (M=01)
2 The device emits a long confirmation beep.
1 Place a manager master badge close to the reader;
the device emits a beep, and the green LED starts
flashing.
Repeat the operation three times in succession.
3 Configuration
M= 01 managing residents using the
apartment master.
Three times
Manager
master
- The procedure will delete all the saved passpartout and apartment badges saved.
- To only delete a specific badge use the TiSferaDesign software.
3 The red LED flashes and then switches off to confirm
that the deletion has been performed.