FAAC AT-4 User manual

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AT- 4
Installation guide
Part number: 103161

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CONTENTS
CONTENTS ................................................................................................... 2
1INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................... 3
1.1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ......................................................................3
2INSTALLATION....................................................................................... 4
2.1 PRECAUTIONS .......................................................................................4
2.2 MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................4
2.3 ADJUSTABLE MOUNTING BRACKET ....................................................5
2.4 OPENING THE SERVICE COVER...........................................................6
3CONNECTIONS ...................................................................................... 7
3.1 FASTENING THE CABLES......................................................................7
3.2 CONNECTIONS.......................................................................................8
3.3 POWER SUPPLY.....................................................................................9
3.4 COMMUNICATIONS..............................................................................10
3.4.1 RS232 CONNECTION ............................................................................ 10
3.4.2 WIEGAND, MAGSTRIPE, BARCODE CONNECTION........................... 11
3.5 DIGITAL I/O ...........................................................................................12
3.5.1 RELAY OUTPUT..................................................................................... 12
3.5.2 DISABLED READING ............................................................................. 13
3.5.3 TAMPER SWITCH .................................................................................. 14
4DIAGRAMS OF CONNECTIONS TO EQUIPMENT.............................. 15
4.1 CONNECTION TO ACCESS CONTROL................................................15
4.2 CONNECTION TO PARKLITE...............................................................16
4.3 CONNECTION TO PARAGON...............................................................19
5SETTING THE DIP-SWITCHES............................................................ 20
5.1 ON / OFF ACOUSTIC SIGNAL ..............................................................20
5.2 RS232 / RS422 SELECTION .................................................................20
5.3 SW1-3 SW1-4 .......................................................................................20
6LED DESCRIPTION .............................................................................. 21
7SELECTING THE FREQUENCIES........................................................ 22
8READING RANGE (SENSITIVITY) ....................................................... 23
8.1 PRINCIPLE............................................................................................23
8.2 ADJUSTING THE READING RANGE....................................................23
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................. 24
APART NUMBERS.................................................................................. 25

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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
AT-4 represents the most recent technology for “free hands” access
solutions, that is whenever showing a ticket/card to access a gate would
become uncomfortable.
The system has been developed to read a transponder at a distance of 4
meters in a reliable manner.

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2 INSTALLATION
2.1 PRECAUTIONS
The following precautions must be observed during normal use, maintenance
and repair jobs.
Make sure that the cables are connected to earth.
AT-4 must be installed and repaired only by qualified personnel.
Before removing or installing the parts, always disconnect the power
supply.
Do not modify or add components to the AT-4, if not indicated by the
manufacturer or by FAAC, in order not to jeopardize the compliance of the
system with the safety requirements.
2.2 MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
AT-4 can be mounted on every surface.
Locate a suitable position. Use both holes (K) on the upper part to mount the
reader.
Open the service cover to use the supporting holes located at the bottom (L).
Refer to the image below for details about dimensions and position of the mounting
positions.
L
service cover
K
200mm (7.87")
47mm (1.85")
220mm (8.66")
108mm (4.25")
35mm
171mm (6.73")
(1.38")
63mm (2.48")
4.5mm (.17")
5mm
(.20")
4.5mm
(.17")
Rear view
Front view
Side view
Fig. 1: AT-4 Reader Dimensions

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2.3 ADJUSTABLE MOUNTING BRACKET
The AT-4 can be oriented into the required detection area thanks to the
adjustable mounting bracket. The mounting bracket can be fixed to square
round posts.
Fig. 2: Adjustable Mounting Bracket
The bracket can also be wall-mounted.
After having fixed the bracket, you can connect the AT-4.
The spherical part enables you to direct the AT-4 into the required direction.
After having reached the correct orientation, secure the position by means of
the Allen screw on the joint.
Notes: Max. diameter for round posts 125mm (4.9 inch)
Max. diameter for square posts 100mm (3.9 inch)
123mm (4.84")
47mm (1.85")
61mm (2.40")
120mm (4.72")
15mm
(.59")
88mm (3.46")
Side view
Rear view
4.5mm
(.17")
Fig. 3: Dimensions of the adjustable mounting bracket (in mm)

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2.4 OPENING THE SERVICE COVER
Open the service cover to have access to the connections, check the reading
range, set the operating frequency and view the LED indicators.
Use the screws at the bottom of the device to unblock the cover and make
the lifting possible.
Fig. 4: Opening of the service cover
Note: Make sure that the screws are completely loose (or tightened when
the cover is closed again). The screws are inserted inside the plastic
structure –in this way they cannot be lost.

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3 CONNECTIONS
3.1 FASTENING THE CABLES
The cables of the AT-4 are connected using EMC type cable glands.
Use a shielded cable for the power supply.
Mounting instructions:
1. Fit the nut (1), the seal (2) and the cable
gland (3) on the cable.
2. Cut the external sheath to the required length.
3. Fold the shielding screen (4) on the cable
gland and reduce the shield as shown in
Fig. 5: Shielded cable
4. Screw the nut (1) until the seal (2)
starts to come out. See Fig. 6.
Fig. 6: Tightening
For a water-proof protection a correct mounting and tightening of the EMC
connectors are of essential nature.
See Appendix A for any details on the cable glands.

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3.2 CONNECTIONS
The cables inside the AT-4 are connected by means of connectors with
spring terminals which make for an easy and intuitive use.
1. Remove the sheath from the cable for approx.
9 mm (0.35 inch).
2. Using a screwdriver push downward to free
the cable passage. Use a screwdriver with
thin flat bit.
3. Fit the cable into the connector terminal.
4. When the screwdriver is removed, the cable
remains blocked thanks to the spring
connector.
5. Check if the cable is correctly fixed by drawing
it gently.
cable
screwdriver
Fig.7
Note 1: One cable only for each terminal.
Note 2: Usually there is no need to use pins. However, if this is necessary,
you can use them provided that they are correctly crimped.
See Appendix A for the recommended cable section.

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3.3 POWER SUPPLY
AT-4 requires a DC 12 –24V power supply. The max. current consumption is
1A @ 12VDC, 0.5A @ 24VDC.
Connections:
DC-
0V.
DC+
12 - 24VDC.
Note: The electrical connection is protected by means of a self-resetting
fuse.
DC+
DC-
K5
Power supply
Fig. 8: Power supply Wiring

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3.4 COMMUNICATIONS
3.4.1 RS232 CONNECTION
AT-4 has an RS232 interface onboard. This interface does not support
hardware handshake signals.
Connections:
RXD
Reception (input)
GND
Ground
TXD
Transmission (output)
Note 1: Max. cable length 15 m.
Note 2: Activate the RS232 interface by setting the DIP-switches SW1-2 to
ON. See chapter 5.2 for further details.
TXD
GND
RXD
K3
Fig. 9: RS232 wiring

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3.4.2 WIEGAND, MAGSTRIPE, BARCODE CONNECTION
Wiring depends on the required type of communication protocol. Fig. 10
shows the connection for the Wiegand protocol.
Connections:
WIEGAND
MAGSTRIPE
BARCODE
OUT1
-
Card Loaded
-
OUT2
Data-0 (green)
Clock
-
OUT3
Data-1 (white)
Data
Data
GND
Ground (black)
Ground
Ground
Note: Cable max. length 150 meters
GND
OUT3
OUT2
K2
OUT1
GND
DATA
CLOCK
Fig. 10: MAGSTRIPE wiring

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3.5 DIGITAL I/O
3.5.1 RELAY OUTPUT
The relay output activates automatically when a transponder is identified.
The green light on the front element lights on together with the
relay.
Connections:
NC
Normally closed contact
COM
Common contact
NO
Normally open contact
Operation of the contacts:
Max. current: 2A
Max. voltage: 24VDC
Consumption: 50W
NO
COM
NC
K5
Contact
Power supply
Fig. 11: Relay output

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3.5.2 DISABLED READING
AT-4 reading can be completely disabled by means of the RDIS input. This
input is commonly used together with a sensor (e.g. with a magnetic loop)
that detects the presence of a vehicle. Use a voltage-free contact to connect
the 5V to the RDIS input. When the RDIS input is open, the reader is active.
Connections:
RDIS
Disabled reader input
5V
Internal 5V
Important: Using an external power pack for 5V can damage the reader.
5V
RDIS
K3
RDIS
Fig. 12: RDIS

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3.5.3 TAMPER SWITCH
The device is equipped with a TAMPER switch for signalling any
unauthorized cover opening. This contact can be connected to an external
alarm system. The contacts are normally closed when the cover is closed.
Connections:
NC
Tamper (normally closed)
COM
Tamper (common contact)
Operation of the contacts:
Max. current 50 mA (0.5 Volt voltage drop)
Voltage +24 VDC
COM
NC
K4
Tamper
Fig. 13: Tamper switch

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4 DIAGRAMS OF CONNECTIONS TO EQUIPMENT
4.1 CONNECTION TO ACCESS CONTROL
Perform the connection between the terminal K2 of the AT-4 reader and the
terminal M1 or M2 of the Cobra board.
K2
Cobra (M1/M2)
Out2
D0-C
Out3
D1-D
Gnd
Gnd
Table 1: connection between terminals
Fig. 14: Connection to Access Control

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4.2 CONNECTION TO PARKLITE
In order to connect the AT-4 reader, you need to disconnect the wiring
between the Plite Board and the Pratic 503 Board already existing inside the
column.
Fig. 15: Internal wiring between Cobra Plite and Pratic 503

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Data Line
Use a Mixer board and perform the connections according to the diagram
below.
Fig. 16: Connection to Parklite
Parklite Column
AT-4 Reader
Mixer board

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Pratic
Mixer (J3)
+
+
-
-
D
D
C
C
B
B
Table 2: connection between terminals
Mixer (J2)
Cobra (M1)
+
+12V
-
GND
D
D1-D
C
D0-C
B
BUZ
Mixer (J1)
AT4 (K2)
+
-
GND
D
OUT3
C
OUT2
B
AT-4 (K3)
TD/TR
interface
RDIS
17
5V
15

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4.3 CONNECTION TO PARAGON
Perform the connection between the terminal K3 of the AT-4 reader and the
terminal J96 of the Paragon terminal power board.
Table 3: connection between terminals
AT-4 (K3)
Power board
(J96)
RDIS
1
5V
3
RXD
5
GND
4
TXD
6
Fig. 17: Connection to Paragon

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5 SETTING THE DIP-SWITCHES
The DIP-switches are located behind the cover. The function of the switches
SW2 depends on the firmware.
The switches, from SW1-1 to SW1-4, are described below.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
Fig. 18: DIP-switches
5.1 ON / OFF ACOUSTIC SIGNAL
Enable or disable the internal beeper. An acoustic signal indicates the
identification of a transponder. The power of the identified transponder signal
determines the frequency of the acoustic signal. When the transponder is
close to the reader, the frequency of the acoustic signal is faster.
ON
1
2
3
4
SW1
Beeper ON
ON
1
2
3
4
SW1
Beeper OFF
5.2 RS232 / RS422 SELECTION
RS232 or RS422 interface selection.
ON
1
2
3
4
SW1
RS232 interface enabled.
ON
1
2
3
4
SW1
RS422 interface enabled.
5.3 SW1-3 SW1-4
The switches SW1-3 and SW1-4 are provided for reserved applications.
Please leave them on ON.