Continental Access SUPERTERM CIC1800 Manual

SUPERTERM ®
CIC1800 / CICP1400UL
Access Control Unit
Installation and Service Manual
Version 1
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Superterm CIC1800 / CICP1400UL 2
FCC Warning
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE
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 the user will be required to correct the interference at his
own expense.
Shielded cables must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the Class A FCC limits.
"This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set
out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.”
Le present appareil numerique n’ émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux
appareils numeriques de la class A prescrites dans le Réglement sur le brouillage radioélectriques edicté par le
ministere des Communications du Canada.
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Superterm CIC1800 / CICP1400UL3
The installation of this product should be made by qualified
service personnel and should conform to all local codes.
The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated 'dangerous voltage' within
the product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the product.
WARNING
This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions manual, may cause
interference to radio communications. It has been
tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
A computing device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules,
which are designed to provide reasonable protection
against such interference when operated in a
commercial environment. Operation of this product in
a residential area is likely to cause interference in
which case the user at his own expense will be
required to take whatever measures may be required
to correct the interference.
UNPACKING AND INSPECTION
Unpack carefully. This is an electronic product and
should be handled as such. Compare the items
received with the packing list with your order.
Be sure to save:
1. The shipping cartons and insert pieces. They
are the safest material in which to make future
shipments of the product
2. The IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS sheet
3. These Installation and Operating Instructions.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
MAINTENANCE
User maintenance of this unit is limited to
external cleaning and inspection. For specific
recommendations refer to the IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS sheet packaged with this
product

Superterm CIC1800 / CICP1400UL 4
Table of Contents
DESCRIPTION ......................................................................................................................................................................... 7
4-DOOR VERSION ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7
REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS..................................................................................................................................... 8
Regulatory Considerations for Superterm Installations........................................................................................................ 8
Installer Responsibilities (General) ...................................................................................................................................... 9
Installer Responsibilities UL294 General............................................................................................................................. 9
CONFIGURATION ................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Standard Version ................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Expanded Version ............................................................................................................................................................... 10
Memory Configurations ...................................................................................................................................................... 10
Expansion Boards and Accessories..................................................................................................................................... 11
Memory Expansion ............................................................................................................................................................. 11
Digital Input/Digital Output (D1/DO) Board ..................................................................................................................... 11
Supervised Alarm Board ..................................................................................................................................................... 11
Battery Backup.................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Power Transformer............................................................................................................................................................. 11
INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................................................................... 12
About This Manual.............................................................................................................................................................. 12
Installation Preparation...................................................................................................................................................... 13
Cabinet Mounting ............................................................................................................................................................... 14
Cable Routing ..................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Incoming Power Conduit Knockout .................................................................................................................................... 15
Accessory Conduit Knockouts............................................................................................................................................. 15
Grounding Accessory Drain and Shield Wires ................................................................................................................... 15
POWER CONNECTIONS ...................................................................................................................................................... 16
AC Power Source Grounding.............................................................................................................................................. 16
120VAC Power.................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Superterm Circuit Board Layout......................................................................................................................................... 17
Step-Down Transformer Connection .................................................................................................................................. 18
Power Input Terminal Strip Jumpers.................................................................................................................................. 18
Battery Backup Connection................................................................................................................................................. 18
Expansion Power Supply Connection ................................................................................................................................. 19
DOOR CONNECTIONS......................................................................................................................................................... 20
Wiegand/Proximity Reader Connections ............................................................................................................................ 20
Wiegand/Proximity Reader Cable Requirements................................................................................................................ 20
Magnetic Stripe Reader Connection ................................................................................................................................... 22
Magnetic Stripe Reader Cable Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 22
Keypad Connection ............................................................................................................................................................. 23
Keypad Cable Requirements............................................................................................................................................... 23
Door Status Sensor Connection .......................................................................................................................................... 24
Door Status Sensor Cable Requirements ............................................................................................................................ 24
Request-to-Exit (Bypass) Sensor Connection...................................................................................................................... 25
Request-to-Exit Sensor Cable Requirements....................................................................................................................... 25
RELAY CONNECTIONS....................................................................................................................................................... 26
Description.......................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Door Strike Relays .............................................................................................................................................................. 26
Auxiliary Relays .................................................................................................................................................................. 26
Console Relay ..................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Relay Characteristics.......................................................................................................................................................... 26
Door Strike Relay Operation .............................................................................................................................................. 28
LOCAL Power Connection ................................................................................................................................................. 30
Emergency Sensor Connection ........................................................................................................................................... 30
LOCAL Power Door Strike Connection.............................................................................................................................. 32
Door Strike Relay Connection - Normally Open................................................................................................................. 32
Door Strike Relay Connection - Normally Closed .............................................................................................................. 32
REMOTE Power Mode ....................................................................................................................................................... 34

Superterm CIC1800 / CICP1400UL5
Door Strike Relay Connection - Normally Open................................................................................................................. 34
Door Strike Relay Connection - Normally Closed .............................................................................................................. 34
Auxiliary Relay Connection ................................................................................................................................................ 34
Auxiliary Relay Power Requirements ................................................................................................................................. 34
Auxiliary Relay Connection - Normally Open (NO) ........................................................................................................... 34
Aux Relay Connection - Normally Closed (NC).................................................................................................................. 34
AUXILIARY POWER ............................................................................................................................................................ 36
Additional +12VDC Power Outlets .................................................................................................................................... 36
ALARM CONNECTION ........................................................................................................................................................ 38
Supervised Alarms............................................................................................................................................................... 38
Configuring an Alarm in the Supervised Condition............................................................................................................ 38
Alarm Cable Requirements ................................................................................................................................................. 38
Tamper Switch .................................................................................................................................................................... 38
COMMUNICATION CONNECTION.................................................................................................................................... 40
RS-232 Communications - Host Computer/Modem ............................................................................................................ 40
RS-232 Cable Requirements ............................................................................................................................................... 40
RS-232 Jumper Settings ...................................................................................................................................................... 40
Address Setting.................................................................................................................................................................... 40
Superterm to Host Computer/Modem Connection .............................................................................................................. 40
Networking........................................................................................................................................................................... 42
Network Jumper Settings ...................................................................................................................................................... 42
Network Cable Requirements................................................................................................................................................ 42
Network Address Settings...................................................................................................................................................... 42
RS-232 to RS-422 REPEAT Network .................................................................................................................................. 44
RS-232 to RS-422 REPEAT Jumper Setting........................................................................................................................ 44
RS-232 to RS-422 REPEAT Drain Wires............................................................................................................................ 44
RS-232 to RS-422 MULTIDROP Network .......................................................................................................................... 46
RS-232 to RS-422 MULTIDROP Drain Wires.................................................................................................................... 46
RS-232 to RS-422 MUTIDROP Jumper Setting.................................................................................................................. 46
RS-422 to RS-422 REPEAT Network .................................................................................................................................. 48
RS-422 to RS-422 REPEAT Drain Wires............................................................................................................................ 48
RS-422 to RS-422 REPEAT Jumper Setting........................................................................................................................ 48
RS-422 to RS-422 MULTIDROP Network .......................................................................................................................... 50
RS-422 to RS-422 MULTIDROP Drain Wires.................................................................................................................... 50
RS-422 to RS-422 MULTIDROP Jumper Setting................................................................................................................ 50
Auxiliary Communications Channels.................................................................................................................................. 52
COM1 Terminal Strip Connection ...................................................................................................................................... 52
Printer Cable Requirements................................................................................................................................................ 52
Printer Setup Parameters.................................................................................................................................................... 52
COM2 Terminal Strip Connection ...................................................................................................................................... 54
RS-232 Cable Requirements ............................................................................................................................................... 54
XTM Terminal Strip Connections ....................................................................................................................................... 54
RS-485 Cable Requirements ............................................................................................................................................... 54
EXPANSION BOARD CONNECTIONS............................................................................................................................... 56
Expansion Input/Output Boards.......................................................................................................................................... 56
Expansion Board Connections............................................................................................................................................ 56
Supervised Alarm Board Installation.................................................................................................................................. 58
Supervised Alarm Board Power Connection....................................................................................................................... 58
Supervised Alarm Board Power Cable Requirements......................................................................................................... 58
Data/Control Line Ribbon Cable Connections ................................................................................................................... 58
Supervised Alarm Board Accessory Connections ............................................................................................................... 60
Supervised Alarm Cable Requirements............................................................................................................................... 60
Supervised Alarm Board Address Selection Jumper........................................................................................................... 60
Setting the Address Selection Jumper ................................................................................................................................. 60
DI/DO Board Connection ................................................................................................................................................... 62
DI/DO Board Power Cable Requirements.......................................................................................................................... 62
Data/Control Line Ribbon Cable Connections ................................................................................................................... 62
DI/DO Alarm Input Connections ........................................................................................................................................ 64
DI/DO Alarm Cable Requirements ..................................................................................................................................... 64
DI/DO Alarm Output Connections...................................................................................................................................... 66

Superterm CIC1800 / CICP1400UL 6
DI/DO Alarm Board Address Selection Jumper ................................................................................................................. 66
Setting the Address Selection Jumper ................................................................................................................................. 66
I/O SIGNAL MAPPING.......................................................................................................................................................... 68
Superterm Main Circuit Board: 8-Reader Version............................................................................................................ 68
Superterm Main Circuit Board: 4-Reader Version............................................................................................................ 69
Expansion I/O Boards......................................................................................................................................................... 70
DI/DO Board ...................................................................................................................................................................... 70
Supervised Alarm Board ..................................................................................................................................................... 71
SETTINGS .............................................................................................................................................................................. 72
Jumper Settings................................................................................................................................................................... 72
232-1 Jumper ...................................................................................................................................................................... 72
EOL1 Jumper ...................................................................................................................................................................... 72
EOL2 Jumper ...................................................................................................................................................................... 72
COM1 Jumper..................................................................................................................................................................... 74
COM2 Jumper..................................................................................................................................................................... 74
MONITOR Jumper.............................................................................................................................................................. 74
MBAT Jumper ..................................................................................................................................................................... 76
MODE1 Jumper .................................................................................................................................................................. 76
Door Strike Jumper Setting................................................................................................................................................. 78
LOCAL Power Jumper Setting............................................................................................................................................ 78
REMOTE Power Jumper Setting ........................................................................................................................................ 78
TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................................................................................................... 80
LED Diagnostics................................................................................................................................................................. 80
Superterm Circuit Board Main Fuse................................................................................................................................... 81
Superterm Door Strike Fuses.............................................................................................................................................. 81
UPGRADING.......................................................................................................................................................................... 82
Expanded Memory Upgrade ............................................................................................................................................... 82
256K Memory Module ........................................................................................................................................................ 82
Installing the 256K Memory Module .................................................................................................................................. 82
2MB Memory Board............................................................................................................................................................ 84
Mounting the 2MB Memory Board ..................................................................................................................................... 84
MAINTENANCE.................................................................................................................................................................... 86
Power Supply Replacement................................................................................................................................................. 86
Backup Battery Replacement .............................................................................................................................................. 87
Backup Battery In-Line Fuse Replacement......................................................................................................................... 87
Superterm Step-Down Transformer Replacement............................................................................................................... 88
Service Entrance Fuse Replacement................................................................................................................................... 89
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................................. 90
POWER RATINGS ................................................................................................................................................................. 91

DESCRIPTION
Superterm CIC1800 / CICP1400UL7
Figure 1 - Superterm Cabinet
DESCRIPTION
The Superterm is a fully programmable, self contained,
8-door access control system that offers users
flexibility, expandability, and simplicity. Operating as a
stand-alone unit or within a network, each Superterm
makes independent access control decisions.
The Superterm accepts Wiegand, Magnetic Stripe,
Proximity card readers and Keypads to control the
access functions for a maximum of eight individual sites
(entrances/exits). It supports a maximum of 24 alarm
devices including door contact sensors, door bypass
switches, or other related detection accessories.
Seventeen onboard Form C relays support door locking
mechanisms, door alarm shunts, request to-exit sensors
or handicapped access privileges.
The standard Superterm features a user-programmable,
onboard database that supports a maximum of 10,000
card holders. Expansion components enable the
Superterm to support up to 20,000 card holders (256K
version) or a maximum 200,000 card holders (2MB
version).
The standard Superterm uses an onboard 7AmpHour
(AH) backup battery to carry out full access control
functions for a period of four hours in the event of an
AC power supply loss. The expanded Superterm
features an onboard 12AH backup battery to operate
system devices for the same length of time (four hours).
In addition, an internal lithium battery protects the on-
board database and programmed operating instructions
from loss for a period of ten months. In the event of a
total failure of the AC power supply and the backup
battery, the Superterm would immediately be ready for
full operating capability once a source of operating
power is re-established.
For enhanced site access control requirements, multiple
Superterm units (a maximum of 32) may be networked
together or with other Continental Instruments products
including Smarterm, Miniterm, and Microterm. A
Superterm network may be configured to operate in a
repeater mode or in a multidrop mode, using the RS-422
communications protocols.
A single host computer may be used to manage and
program one Superterm or a fully developed network of
Superterms, saving equipment and installation costs,
database entry/deletion procedures, and monitoring
individual access usage.
Changes or upgrades to the Superterm operating
software are readily downloadable from the host
computer to either one specific Superterm or an entire
network of Superterms, eliminating the risky practice of
physically changing the ROM chips inside the unit(s).
4-Door Version
The Superterm is available as a 4-door version. The 4-
door version shares the same cabinet and main circuit
board as the 8-door version, but with fewer components.
The 4-door version of the Superterm supports four door
connectors, nine relays and 16 alarms. Installation
procedures for the 4-door version are the same as the 8-
door version.

REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS
Superterm CIC1800 / CICP1400UL 8
REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS
Regulatory Considerations for Superterm
Installations
The Superterm has been designed to meet UL
standards.
The Superterm is Listed to UL 294 specifications.

REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS
Superterm CIC1800 / CICP1400UL9
Installer Responsibilities (General)
All wiring must conform to all National Electric
Code (NEC) specifications, where designated.
All wiring must conform to National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA) schedule 70
specifications, where designated.
All wiring must conform to any and all local
building electrical codes.
Furthermore,
The transient protection circuits built into the unit
will protect the Superterm and most of the
connected equipment only when the chassis of the
Superterm unit is effectively grounded.
The ratings and limitations declared on the
Superterm ETL label must not be exceeded.
No more than one DI/DO (relay
expansion) board may be
installed in the standard
Superterm version because an
excess current load may be
drawn from the on-board power supply when
all of the relays are activated.
In UL294-compliant installations, a maximum
of two DI/DO boards may be installed in the
expanded version of the Superterm when the
optional 12V power supply is installed.
Installer Responsibilities UL294 General
No more than one DI/DO board may be installed in
the standard Superterm unit. Two DI/DO boards
may be installed in the expanded version when the
optional 12V power supply and the optional 12AH
battery are used.
UL294 requires that the product be able to operate
under back-up power for four hours under the
worst-case situation. This condition will be met
with continuous activation of all accessory relays
when one DI/DO board is installed in the standard
Superterm and when two DI/DO boards are
installed in the expanded Superterm version.
Card Readers, Supervised Alarm Boards, and other
accessory equipment powered by the built-in
backup power may add loads that must not exceed
the panel’s ratings. See Capacities (Page 10).
There are no special restrictions on which model
Host Computer is used or which version of
software is installed.

CONFIGURATION
Superterm CIC1800 / CICP1400UL 10
CONFIGURATION
Standard Version
Capacities
The standard version Superterm provides access
control functions for up to eight doors and eight
card readers. 5V or 12V terminals on the reader
connectors (DR1-DR8) normally power badge
readers.
The DI/DO board adds 16 accessory relay outputs
to the access control relay outputs provided on the
main board, and 8 unsupervised inputs using plain
contacts. The DI/DO board is rated 12V at
380mA, and is normally powered from the
Auxiliary Power (12V) terminals on the lower right
of the PCB.
Each of the 24 alarm inputs on the main board may
be configured as supervised alarms (requiring
termination resistors), or standard alarms (requiring
plain electrical contacts). Each Supervised Alarm
Board added to the Superterm increases the
number of supervised alarm inputs by 16. Three
Supervised Alarm Boards may be added to the
standard Superterm unit. The Supervised Alarm
Board is rated 12V at 50mA, and is normally
powered from the Auxiliary Power (12V) terminals
on the lower-right of the PCB.
To assure backup power lasts the expected four
hours and that the panel will operate correctly
under mains “brownout” conditions, the accessory
load must not exceed 800mA total from the 12 volt
and 5 volt power outputs.
EXAMPLE: If one DI/DO Board and two
Supervised Alarm Boards are installed, the drain
will be 480mA for these devices. Badge readers
connected to the +5 volt terminals must draw
320mA or less (800mA – 480mA). Eight badge
readers rated 35mA each would add a load of
280mA, bringing the total load to 760mA, and thus
meeting the load rating (1 x 380) + (2 x 50) + (8 x
35) = 760 mA.
EXAMPLE: If three Supervised Alarm Boards are
installed, the drain will be 150mA for these
devices. Seven standard badge readers rated 35mA
at 12 volts may added, with one long-range reader
rated 100mA at 12 volts, for a net 12 volt drain of
(3 x 50) + (7 x 35) + (1 x 200) = 495mA.
EXAMPLE: Six Wiegand readers rated 35mA are
powered from the 5V Pin on the DRx terminals.
The 5V drain is acceptable (6 x 35 = 210mA).
Two passive-infrared (PIR) sensors rated 50mA at
12V provide the request-to-exit signal in
lobby/reception areas. Two long-range proximity
readers rated 200mA at 12V are used in the
parking areas. The net drain is (6 x 35) + (2 x 50)
+ (2 x 200) = 710mA (acceptable). The 12V drain
is (2 x 50) + (2 x 200) = 500mA (acceptable).
All 12V accessories receive power from the
backup battery when the equipment is operating
during a power failure. Battery-backed power
supplies carrying UL294 or UL603 markings must
power accessory devices that are not powered
directly from the panel.
NOTE: Adding more than 1 expansion board
prevents the use of software virtual inputs.
Expanded Version
The expansion power option is bundled with a
larger backup battery allowing the unit to meet the
standby power requirements of UL294 when two
DI/DO boards are installed with all relays activated
at a 100% duty cycle.
Memory Configurations
The basic memory configuration provides
resources for downloadable firmware, as well as
for the cardholder database and a transaction
buffer. The nominal 256K memory expansion
provides 256K for the card database as well as
expanded firmware and transaction buffer space.
The 2MB Expansion Board allows the Superterm
to meet the requirements of managing large
cardholder populations.