CAMDEN Invision TAC Series User manual

CV-TAC400 Telephone Access System
Installation Guide

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Table of Contents
Hardware_________________________________________________ 8
Software ________________________________________________ 10
Installing the SFT5202 Software______________________________ 10
1.On a Windows XP system, follow the steps below: ___________10
2.On a Windows Vista system, follow the steps below: _________11
Basic Master Configuration _________________________________ 15
Hardware Connections ______________________________________ 15
Using the Ferrite Cubes _____________________________________ 15
1.Connect the Telephone Line ____________________________15
2.Connect the Modem Module (Optional) ____________________16
3.Connect the Computer _________________________________17
4.Connect the Door Lock_________________________________17
5.Connect the Power____________________________________18
6.Set the Time and Date _________________________________18
7.Set the DIP Address of the CV-TAC400 to 1________________19
8.Starting the SFT5202 Windows Client Software _____________20
9.Establishing a Connection with the CV-TAC400 _____________20
Remote Connection Using a Modem __________________________ 20
Configuring the SFTD5202 Software for the Modem ____________ 21
Setting the Remote Modem __________________________________ 23
Starting a Connection _______________________________________ 24
RS485 to USB Converter ________________________________26
10.Open a Session with the CV-TAC400 (Working Online with an
RS485 Converter)) _____________________________________28
11.Open a Session with the CV-TAC400 (Working Online with a
Modem Connection) ____________________________________28
12.Changing the Greeting Message ________________________29
13.Load the Factory Default ______________________________30
14.Changing the Greeting Message ________________________32
15.Entering Suite Information _____________________________33
Changing/Adding Suite Information ___________________________ 33
16.PIN Entry Information_________________________________34
17.Backup the Data_____________________________________35
18.Uploading Saved Information into the CV-TAC400 __________36
Master with Internal Access Control Reader ____________________ 38
Hardware Connections ______________________________________ 38
1.Connect the Telephone Line ____________________________38
2.Connect the Modem Module (Optional) ____________________38
3.Connect the Computer _________________________________39
4.Connect the Reader Installed in the CV-TAC400 ____________40
5.Connect the Door Lock_________________________________40
6.Connect the Power____________________________________41

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7.Set the Time and Date _________________________________41
8.Set the DIP Address of the CV-TAC400 to 1________________43
9.Starting the SFT5202 Windows Client Software _____________43
10.Establishing a Connection with the CV-TAC400 ____________43
Remote Connection Using a Modem __________________________ 44
Configuring the SFTD5202 Software for the Modem ____________ 44
Setting the Remote Modem __________________________________ 46
Starting a Connection _______________________________________ 47
RS485 to USB Converter ________________________________49
11.Open a Session with the CV-TAC400 (Working Online with an
RS485 Converter)) _____________________________________51
12.Open a Session with the CV-TAC400 (Working Online with a
Modem Connection) ____________________________________51
13.Changing the Greeting Message ________________________52
14.Load the Factory Default ______________________________53
15.Set the Facility Code _________________________________56
16.Setup the Access Control Information ____________________57
17.Entering Suite Information _____________________________61
Changing/Adding Suite Information ___________________________ 61
18. Configuring Users for Access Control____________________62
18.PIN Entry Information_________________________________64
19.Backup the Data_____________________________________65
20.Uploading Saved Information into the CV-TAC400 __________66
Basic Master with Slave Unit ________________________________ 68
Hardware Connections ______________________________________ 68
1.Connect the Telephone Line ____________________________68
2.Connect the Modem Module (Optional) ____________________68
3.Connect the Computer _________________________________69
4.Connect the Door Lock_________________________________70
5.Connect the Slave ____________________________________70
6.Connect the Power____________________________________71
7.Set the Time and Date _________________________________71
8.Set the DIP Address of the Master CV-TAC400 to 1__________72
9.Set the DIP Address of the Slave CV-TAC400 ______________73
10.Starting the SFT5202 Windows Client Software ____________73
11.Establishing a Connection with the CV-TAC400 ____________74
Remote Connection Using a Modem __________________________ 74
Configuring the SFTD5202 Software for the Modem ____________ 74
Setting the Remote Modem __________________________________ 76
Starting a Connection _______________________________________ 77
RS485 to USB Converter ________________________________79
12.Open a Session with the CV-TAC400 (Working Online with an
RS485 Converter)) _____________________________________81
13.Open a Session with the CV-TAC400 (Working Online with a
Modem Connection) ____________________________________81
14.Changing the Greeting Message ________________________82
15.Load the Factory Default ______________________________83
16.Setup the CV-TAC400’s Configuration to Allow Slaves _______86
17.Entering Suite Information _____________________________87

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Changing/Adding Suite Information ___________________________ 87
18.PIN Entry Information_________________________________88
19.Backup the Data_____________________________________89
20.Uploading Saved Information into the CV-TAC400 __________90
Basic Master with Slave Unit and Access Control ________________ 92
Hardware Connections ______________________________________ 92
1.Connect the Telephone Line ____________________________92
2.Connect the Modem Module (Optional) ____________________92
3.Connect the Computer _________________________________93
4.Connect the Reader Installed in the CV-TAC400 ____________94
5.Connect the Slave ____________________________________94
6.Connect the Door Lock_________________________________95
7.Connect the Power____________________________________95
8.Set the Time and Date _________________________________96
9.Set the DIP Address of the Master CV-TAC400 to 1__________97
10.Set the DIP Address of the Slave CV-TAC400 _____________98
11.Starting the SFT5202 Windows Client Software ____________98
12.Establishing a Connection with the CV-TAC400 ____________99
Remote Connection Using a Modem __________________________ 99
Configuring the SFTD5202 Software for the Modem ____________ 99
Setting the Remote Modem _________________________________ 101
Starting a Connection ______________________________________ 102
A.RS485 to USB Converter______________________________104
13.Open a Session with the CV-TAC400 (Working Online with an
RS485 Converter)) ____________________________________106
14.Open a Session with the CV-TAC400 (Working Online with a
Modem Connection) ___________________________________106
15.Changing the Greeting Message _______________________107
16.Load the Factory Default _____________________________108
17.Setup the CV-TAC400’s Configuration to Allow Slaves ______110
18.Set the Facility Code ________________________________111
19.Setup the Access Control Information ___________________112
20.Entering Suite Information ____________________________117
Changing/Adding Suite Information __________________________ 117
15, Configuring Users for Access Control___________________118
21.PIN Entry Information________________________________119
22.Backup the Data____________________________________120
23.Uploading Saved Information into the CV-TAC400 _________121

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Product Overview
The CV-TAC400 Entry Phone provides a simple, efficient and cost effective solution to condominium townhouse
or gated community access control and suite monitoring. The base unit permits multiple devices for Door,
Elevator and Garage control connected to its RS485 network.
The directory lists multiple suites and provides access codes with access levels. The access and elevator levels
determine what areas are accessible to the resident.
Access into and throughout a building is provided by means of Entry Phones, Card Readers, Radio Receivers,
and Elevator Controllers. The CV-TAC400 greatly simplifies the installation and programming of these devices
through a common set of programming algorithms and entry screens.
Elevator control for up to 4 cabs with 48 stories per building is provided. Elevator access may be controlled
through any device, i.e. Entry Phones, Card Readers or Receivers, in a variety of practical applications. For
example, a visitor may call the suite owner through the entry phone. Upon granting access to the visitor by
depressing a key on the telephone or suite panel, the CV-TAC400 will release the lobby door, determine the floor
of the suite owner and allow the visitor to have access only to that floor. In another scenario, the Camden CV-
TAC400 may grant access to a floor through a proximity card or RF transmitter code presented by the user.
The CV-TAC400 is flexible enough to offer a myriad of possibilities including direct elevator access into suites,
which is very common in loft apartments.
THE CV-TAC400 is programmed using the SFT5202 Windows Client software which runs on a Windows based
PC. The CV-TAC400 may be connected to the Windows PC remotely using a dialup connection or connected
locally using a USB to RS485 converter.
All of the program settings may be viewed from the CV-TAC400 LCD screen menu.

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Figure 1 - System Block Diagram

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Installation
Hardware
1. Cut a 10” x 10” square hole in the wall adjacent to wall stud.
2. Install back box using 3 - #10 screws. Wood screws for wood studs and metal screws for metal studs.
3. Punch through knockouts and run cables as required.
4. After all electrical connections are made, place front panel against back box and fasten with supplied
security screws.
Figure 2 - Chassis Installation
Connecting the Postal Lock Switch
The common connection (black wire) is connected to one terminal of the postal lock terminal connector.
For a standard postal lock the NC connection (white wire) is connected to the other terminal of the postal lock
terminal connector.
The standard postal lock is configured so that the bolt is retracted when the lock is engaged. (Key turned in
lock). Ensure the postal lock is mounted so that the switch lever moves when the postal lock is engaged.
Do not connect the postal lock switch until the postal lock is installed.
Postal Lock Switch

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Adjusting the Speaker and Microphone Volume
The volume controls for the speaker and the microphone are found on the rear of the front panel. There are 2
volume control potentiometers located at the top center of the main PCB as shown below marked SPKv and
MICv.. Adjust the controls clockwise to increase the volume/microphone levels and counter clockwise to
decrease the levels.
Speaker and Microphone Volume Controls

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Software
Installing the SFT5202 Software
1. On a Windows XP system, follow the steps below:
a. Insert the CD into the computer.
The system will open a dialog box allowing you to choose what to do with the CD. Choose the
“Open Folder to View Files…” option. (if a window doesn’t automatically open use the Windows
Explorer to view the files on the CD).
b. Select the “db-inst.bat” file with the right mouse button. A menu will open up next to the file.
In that menu select the “Open” option. A command window will open, processes will run
automatically and the command window will close. If a security screen appears allow the
installation to proceed.
c. Select the “setup.bat” file with the right mouse button. A menu will open up next to the file.