Dormakaba Axessor Series User manual

2018-03
EN
Safe locks
Quick reference guide
Table of content
Package content
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Operating and display elements of the input unit
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External connections to / from the Axessor safe lock
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Code structure and basic operation of Axessor units
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Factory settings
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Quick commissioning and customer-specific configu-
ration of safe locks
Axessor series
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Package content
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LCD 11 Menu TIME
Buzzer 12 Menu PROG
DEL key (delete / close the lock) 13 Menu DELAY
NUMERIC keys (enter codes) 14 Menu CODE
LEFT key (navigate) 15 Menu MISC
MODE key (programming access) 16 Lock open / close symbols
RIGHT key (navigate) 17 Replace battery symbol
INFO / ESC key (info / one menu up) 18 Warning symbol
ENTER key (confirm entry) 19 Time format 12h / 24h
USB port type B 20 Text lines
- Axessor safe lock
- Axessor input unit
- Connecting cable between Axessor safe lock and Axessor input unit
- Batteries (3x AA (LR6), 1.5V)
- Mounting material
- Leaflet with the dormakaba safe locks web address to USB drivers, fact sheet,
brochure, Axessor manuals, declaration of conformity, EN1300, UL, ECB-S and
VdS certifications
Operating and display elements of the input unit
https://www.dormakaba.com/gb-en/solutions/products/safe-locks/axessor/axessor-243198

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External connections to / from the Axessor safe lock
Note All Axessor safe lock inputs and outputs are configurable with the 
AS284-USBW or AS284-NETW Axessor Programming Software.
Terminals/
Sockets
Description Unit Remarks
1 / 2 Output 2 
Factory setting: lock
open (OR boolean
operation with bolt
open or motor open
or door open)
Resistive Load:

30VDC / 2A
50VAC / 0.5A
Relay with potential-free
working contact, Normally
Open (NO). Contact is open,
when lock is closed.
3 / 4 Output 1 
Factory setting:
duress alarm
Resistive Load:

30VDC / 2A
50VAC / 0.5A
Relay with potential-free
working contact, NO. Contact
is closed, when duress alarm is
active.
5(-) / 6(+) Input 1
Factory setting: off
(not assigned)
12VDC / 
min. 13mA,
max. 20mA
---
7 / 8 Input 2
Factory setting: off
(not assigned)
Potential-free
contact only
(do not apply
any voltage !)
Use a micro switch with gold-
plated contact 12VDC/50mA
(e.g. DB series by Cherry). 
If Input 2 is assigned as "door
contact" and not inverted, an
open switch contact stands
for "door open". The bolt is
open as long as pins 7 and 8
remain electrically
disconnected.
X1 / X2 Connection for 
input unit, eBox or
power supply
--- Use the connecting cable in
the package. Only use the
original Axessor power supply.

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Open Lock
Note The overview shows the code structure of the Axessor series units. 
Axessor USB safe locks are able to manage a maximum of 2 user groups.
Axessor CIT and Axessor IP safe locks are able to manage a maximum of 
4 user groups.
Master code
0 0 x x x x x x


User group 1
(CIT & IP & USB)
Manager 1
1 0 x x x x x x
User 11
1 1 x x x x x x
:
User 19
1 9 x x x x x x
User group 2
(CIT & IP & USB)
Manager 2
2 0 x x x x x x
User 21
2 1 x x x x x x
:
User 29
2 9 x x x x x x
User group 3
(CIT & IP)
Manager 3
3 0 x x x x x x
User 31
3 1 x x x x x x
:
User 39
3 9 x x x x x x
User group 4
(CIT & IP)
Manager 4
4 0 x x x x x x
User 41
4 1 x x x x x x
:
User 49
4 9 x x x x x x
Courier code
9 0 x x x x x x
Duress code
Enter the Duress code by adding or deducting the value 1 to or from the last digit
of the User, Manager or Master code.
Code structure and basic operation of Axessor units
Note When Input 2 of the Axessor safe lock is not configured as "door contact", 
the bolt will automatically close after the "Bolt open time in Bank mode"
or the "Bolt open time in One time mode (OTM)" has elapsed.
Enter a valid code
and press
Lock is closed Lock is open
Note Precondition to recognize a Duress code: Duress function must be 
activated. Axessor IP and CIT units accept any value of +/- 1...9 as Duress 
code.

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Weekly time lock
The lock is in a weekly locking period and it is not possible to
open the lock. The current time is displayed.
The battery compartment was opened
This message always appears when the battery compartment is
open or was opened. This message also serves as a dismounting
information for the input unit because the battery compartment
must also be opened to dismount the unit.
Identification of denied codes / Non-return time delay engaged 
This status message appears when identifying with a denied
code. It is possible to deny codes with a higher code (Master,
Manager or with the AS284-W). The message is also shown as
long as an active Non-return time delay refuses to open the lock.
Penalty after wrong trials
A five-minute time penalty is initiated after entering 4 incorrect
codes one after another. The remaining penalty time is
displayed.
Locked 
The lock is mechanically closed. The current time is displayed. 
It is possible to open the lock by entering a valid code.
Status messages / Part 1
Open
The lock or the door switch is mechanically open. It is possible to
open the boltwork or safe door during the defined "Bolt open ti-
me" in Bank mode or OTM. If the boltwork was not opened, the
lock closes automatically after the "Bolt open time" has elapsed.
Depending on the selected operating mode and the currently executed operation,
the Axessor input unit offers a variety of status messages. The following examples
give an overview of important status messages. Please note: list is not complete.
Immediate time lock
The lock is blocked by the immediate time lock and it is not pos-
sible to open the lock. The current time is displayed.
Set the immediate time lock when the function is activated and
the lock is closed: press and enter a valid code to access di-
rectly to menu “PROG / IMM-TL”.

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Enter 
Programming mode
Press Enter a valid code
and press
Master menu,
Manager menu
or User menu
is now active.
Enter a valid code
and press
Lock is closed Lock is open
Confirmation after elapse of time delay
Once the time delay has elapsed, a code must be entered to
open the lock within a set time period. The remaining time is
displayed to enter the code.
Time delay
If activated, time delay starts counting after a valid code is
entered to open the lock. The remaining time is displayed.
Holiday time lock
The lock is in a holiday locking period and it is not possible to
open the lock. The current time is displayed.
Remote disabling
This message appears when the Remote disabling function is ac-
tivated. The remote disabling signal is activated and the lock is
closed. In this case, the opening of the lock is not possible.
Status messages / Part 2
Dual mode
If the Dual mode is activated, two codes must be entered to 
open the lock. This message appears when the second code must
be entered.
Note Master code and Courier code can override the Dual mode.
Note There are three different Programming modes available in the Axessor 
series. Enter the Master code, Manager code or User code to access the
desired programming level.

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and Select a menu or configure the currently displayed setting.
Enter the displayed menu or accept the previously configured setting.
or Leave the menu without accepting the previously configured setting.
Enter the User menu
1. Open the lock
2. Press
3. Enter a User code
4. Press
Enter the Manager menu
1. Open the lock
2. Press
3. Enter a Manager code
4. Press
Enter the Master menu
1. Open the lock
2. Press
3. Enter the Master code
4. Press


The graphic on the right
side gives an overview of
all options of the Master
menu of a CIT safe lock.
Adjustment of settings and navigation in Programming mode
DEL

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Function Factory setting
USB IP CIT
Change with
Input
unit
AS284-USBW
AS284-NETW
(optional)
Language in display and in Info menu English ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
All languages (English, French, German,
Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Hungarian, Polish,
Portuguese, Turkish) available in Info Menu
On ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Master code 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Master code opens lock On ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Master code overrides immediate time lock
(IMM-TL) in closed state
On ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Master code bypasses time lock Off N/A ✓ ✓ ✓ (IP)
✓ (CIT)
Manager codes Off ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Settings when Manager codes are on:
· open lock
· change time delays (TD)
· change confirmation window (CONF)
· activate immediate time lock (IMM-TL)

· On (USB: fix)
· On (USB: fix)
· On (USB: fix)
· On
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
User codes (except special User codes) Off ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
User code can activate immediate time lock
(IMM-TL)
Off N/A ✓ ✓ ✓
User code 41 for Audit & battery code · USB: fix On
· IP: Off
· CIT: Off
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ (IP)
✓ (CIT)
User code 42 for activation code (inclusive
Audit & battery code)
Off N/A ✓ ✓ ✓ (IP)
✓ (CIT)
User codes 45 / 46 for activation of relay
output pulse
Off N/A ✓ ✓ ✓ (IP)
✓ (CIT)
User code 47 for time code (inclusive Audit &
battery code)
· USB: fix On
· IP: Off
· CIT: Off
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ (IP)
✓ (CIT)
User codes 48 / 49 for lock disabling /
enabling
Off N/A ✓ ✓ ✓ (IP)
✓ (CIT)
Courier code Off ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Settings when Courier code is on:
· bypass time delay and opens alone even in
Dual mode
· skips time delay but cannot open lock

· On

· Off

✓

N/A

✓

✓

✓

✓
✓ (IP)
✓ (CIT)
One shot code for group 4 Off N/A ✓ ✓ ✓ (IP)
✓ (CIT)
✓ (IP)
✓ (CIT)
Factory settings / Part 1

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Function Factory setting
USB IP CIT
Change with
Input
unit
AS284-USBW
AS284-NETW
(optional)
Buzzer volume High ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Beep each 30 seconds while lock is open On ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Beep each 60 seconds while (duress) time
delay counts
On ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Beep each 60 seconds while confirmation
window counts
On ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Door open beep alarm Off N/A ✓ ✓ ✓ (IP)
✓ (CIT)
✓
Number of wrong codes before penalty 4✓ ✓ ✓
Penalty upon wrong code entries 5 minutes ✓ ✓ ✓
Code denial:
· temp. lockout of Manager codes and User
groups
· temporary lockout of single users
Off ✓ ✓ ✓ 
✓

✓

✓
Duress code entry Off ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Duress code criterion (last digit) +/- 1 (USB:fix) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ (IP)
✓ (CIT)
Time related functions for up to 3 user
groups, partial, weekdays:
· time related time delay
· time related toggle Dual mode
· time related code disabling
Off N/A ✓ ✓ ✓ (IP)
✓ (CIT)
✓ (IP)
✓ (CIT)
Dual mode Off ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Settings when Dual mode is on:
· any two codes
· two codes of same group
· two codes of different groups
· two Manager codes for Programming mode
· Manager code cross accesses User codes

· On (USB: fix)
· Off
· Off
· Off
· Off

✓
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

✓
✓
✓
✓
✓

✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓ (IP)
✓ (CIT)
ICS operation (Single mode or Dual mode) Off N/A N/A ✓✓ (CIT with
AS280-W)
OTC operation Off N/A N/A ✓✓ (CIT with
AS280-W)
Mixed mode Off N/A N/A ✓✓ (CIT with
AS280-W)
Time delay in Bank mode 0 minutes ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Duress time delay in Bank mode (per group) 1 minute ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Factory settings / Part 2

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Function Factory setting
USB IP CIT
Change with
Input
unit
AS284-USBW
AS284-NETW
(optional)
Time delay in One Time Mode (OTM) 0 minutes N/A N/A ✓✓ (CIT) ✓ (CIT)
Duress time delay in One Time Mode (OTM) 99 minutes N/A N/A ✓✓ (CIT) ✓ (CIT)
Time delay and duress time delay Count down ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ (IP)
✓ (CIT)
Non-return time delay in One Time Mode
(with CIT) and Bank mode (with IP & CIT)
0 minutes N/A ✓ ✓ ✓ (IP)
✓ (CIT)
✓ (IP)
✓ (CIT)
OTM overrides non-related time delay Off N/A N/A ✓✓ (CIT) ✓ (CIT)
Bolt open time in Bank mode 6 seconds ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ (IP)
✓ (CIT)
✓
Bolt open time in One Time Mode (OTM) 2 minutes N/A N/A ✓✓ (CIT) ✓ (CIT)
Process time 2 min. 30 sec. N/A N/A ✓✓ (CIT) ✓ (CIT)
Wake up mode CIT N/A N/A ✓✓ (CIT) ✓ (CIT)
Confirmation window (CONF) 5 minutes ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Immediate time lock period 0 minutes ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Maximum adjustable value for immediate
time lock period
144 hours ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Opening windows for time lock interruption Off N/A ✓ ✓ ✓ (IP)
✓ (CIT)
✓ (IP)
✓ (CIT)
Time lock functions also cover OTM Off N/A N/A ✓✓ (CIT) ✓ (CIT)
Date
Time
01.01.2017
0:00
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Time format ( 24hours or 12hours AM/PM ) 24 hours ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Change of summer / winter time (Daylight
Saving Time) and factory setting of time
zone
On to Central
European
Time
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Remote disabling by software Off ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Input 1: one function optionally assignable
(remote disabling / controlled disabl. / remote
enabling / cancel non-return time delay)
Off ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Input 2: one function optionally assignable
(door contact / skip time delay / time lock
interruption / remote disabling / controlled
disabling / external input event A – F / remote
enabling / cancel non-return time delay)
Off ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Output 1: duress alarm On ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Output 2: lock open (OR boolean operation
with lock open or motor open or door open)
On ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Factory settings / Part 3

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1) Open the safe lock (e.g. by entering the factory set Master code 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6).
2) Make sure that the bolt remains retracted during configuration of the safe lock.
(Please consider the factory setting of 6 seconds for the "Bolt open time". The
lock closes automatically after the "Bolt open time" has elapsed.)
3) Use the Master, Manager or User code to enter the desired programming level.
4) Configure the safe lock according to the customer specifications and write down
the settings. (Note: The lock must be open during configuration.)
5) Leave from the programming mode by pressing the DEL or the INFO key.
6) Release the bolt to leave the customer-specific configuration.
DEL
Configuration with AS284-USBW / AS284-NETW Axessor Programming Software
1) Connect the admin or operator dongle to the PC and start the AS284-W soft-
ware. (Note: Please contact the local dormakaba support to order the software.)
2) Connect the input unit to the PC via an USB cable with plugs of type A-B.
3) In AS284 Locks overview check the serial number and select the desired safe lock.
4) In menu <Additional/Inputs> set the checkbox to Door contact on Inp.2 (Input 2).
5) Enter a valid code in input unit to open the safe lock: the bolt opens.
6) Click the software button <Apply> of AS284-W within 6 seconds (factory set-
ting) before the "Bolt open time" elapses: the bolt remains retracted.
(Note: Repeat steps 5 and 6 when the bolt closes automatically or the software
AS284-W reports that the lock refused the last reading or writing operation.)
7) Configure the safe lock according to the customer specifications.
8) Check the configuration: select the menu <Main / Audit> and press <Read audit>.
9) Disconnect the input unit from the PC, leave the customer-specific configuration.
Configuration through input unit
1) The local regulations for installation, safety and security must be complied with.
2) Slightly pull out the battery compartment of the input unit and remove the back
plate from the cover. Mount the back plate and the safe lock on the safe.
3) Route the connecting cable through the designated cable feed-through in the
back plate and connect the safe lock to the input unit.
4) Connect the power supply cable of the battery compartment to the input unit.
5) Reassemble the cover of the input unit onto the back plate.
6) Insert the batteries and push the battery compartment into the input unit. 
Make sure that the battery compartment operates the micro-switch on the PCB.
7) The input unit starts. If the beep signal does not stop, repeat step #6 above.
Quick commissioning and customer-specific configuration of
safe locks
Note For further information on configuration, refer to the Axessor Technical 
Manual. The QR code to access the internet download site is on page 2.
Preparation

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