GeoVision GV-AS100 Manual

GV-AS Controller
Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please
read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
Hardware Installation Guide

© 2009 GeoVision, Inc. All rights reserved.
Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part,
without the written consent of GeoVision.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is
accurate. GeoVision is not responsible for printing or clerical errors.
GeoVision, Inc.
9F, No. 246, Sec. 1, Neihu Rd.,
Neihu District, Taipei, Taiwan
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
http://www.geovision.com.tw
Trademarks used in this manual: GeoVision, the GeoVision logo and GV
series products are trademarks of GeoVision, Inc. Windows and Windows XP
are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
October 2009

i
Contents
Welcome.................................................................................................................... v
Optional Devices ..................................................................................................... vi
Work Modes ............................................................................................................ vii
Installation Considerations.................................................................................... vii
1. GV-AS100 Controller ............................................................................................ 1
1.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................2
1.1.1 Main Features..................................................................................................3
1.1.2 Packing List .....................................................................................................3
1.1.3 GV-AS100 Board Layout .................................................................................3
1.2 Installation...................................................................................................................4
1.2.1 Connecting a Wiegand Reader .......................................................................5
1.2.2 Connecting Input Devices................................................................................5
1.2.3 Connecting Output Devices.............................................................................6
1.2.4 Connecting the PC ..........................................................................................7
1.2.4.A RS-485 Connection ..........................................................................7
1.2.4.B Network Connection .........................................................................8
1.2.4.C Switches ...........................................................................................8
1.2.5 Connecting the Power .....................................................................................9
1.2.6 Fitting the Battery ............................................................................................9
1.3 Programming Mode ..................................................................................................10
1.3.1 Quick Reference of Programming Table .......................................................12
1.3.2 Accessing the Card Manager ........................................................................13
1.3.2.A Adding a Card.................................................................................13
1.3.2.B Deleting a Card...............................................................................13
1.3.2.C Resetting the APB Function ...........................................................14
1.3.3 Accessing the Security Mode ........................................................................14
1.3.3.A Enabling the Security Mode............................................................14
1.3.3.B Disabling the Security Mode ...........................................................14
1.3.4 Setting Parameters........................................................................................15
1.3.5 Displaying System Information ......................................................................17
1.3.6 Restoring Factory Defaults ............................................................................18
1.4 Optional GV-ASBox ..................................................................................................19
1.4.1 Main Features................................................................................................19
1.4.2 Packing List ...................................................................................................19
1.4.3 GV-ASBox Board Layout...............................................................................20
1.4.4 Installation .....................................................................................................21

ii
1.4.4.A Connecting GV-AS100 ...................................................................21
1.4.4.B Connecting a Wiegand Reader.......................................................22
1.4.4.C Connecting a GeoFinger Reader....................................................22
1.4.4.D Connecting Input Devices...............................................................23
1.4.4.E Connecting Output Devices ............................................................24
1.4.4.F Other Settings .................................................................................26
1.4.5 Web-Based Configurations....................................................................................27
1.4.5.A Basic Setting...................................................................................27
1.4.5.B Advanced Settings..........................................................................28
1.6 Specifications............................................................................................................47
1.6.1 GV-AS100 .....................................................................................................47
1.6.2 Optional GV-ASBox .......................................................................................48
2. GV-AS200 Controller .......................................................................................... 49
2.1 Introduction ...............................................................................................................50
2.1.1 Main Features................................................................................................50
2.1.2 Packing List ...................................................................................................50
2.1.3 Models ...........................................................................................................50
2.1.4 GV-AS200 Board Layout ...............................................................................51
2.2 Installation.................................................................................................................52
2.2.1 Connecting the PC ........................................................................................52
2.2.2 Connecting Inputs..........................................................................................53
2.2.2.A Button Inputs...................................................................................53
2.2.2.B Senor Inputs ...................................................................................54
2.2.2.C Fire Inputs.......................................................................................54
2.2.2.D Tamper Inputs ................................................................................54
2.2.2.E Input Contact Switches ...................................................................54
2.2.2.F Input NO and NC Switches .............................................................55
2.2.3 Connecting Outputs.......................................................................................55
2.2.3.A Door Outputs ..................................................................................56
2.2.3.B Alarm Outputs.................................................................................57
2.2.3.C Urgent Outputs ...............................................................................57
2.2.4 Connecting Card Readers .............................................................................58
2.2.4.A Wiegand Readers ...........................................................................58
2.2.4.B RS-485 Readers .............................................................................59
2.2.5 Connecting the Power ...................................................................................61
2.3 Operation ..................................................................................................................62
2.3.1 Resetting GV-AS200 .....................................................................................62
2.3.2 Restoring Factory Defaults ............................................................................62

iii
2.3.3 Status LEDs...................................................................................................63
2.4 GV-ASKeypad ..........................................................................................................64
2.4.1 Installation .....................................................................................................64
2.4.2 Operation.......................................................................................................65
2.4.2.A Setting Parameters .........................................................................65
2.4.2.B Displaying System Information .......................................................66
2.5 GV-AS200E ..............................................................................................................67
2.5.1 Installing GV-AS200E on a Network..............................................................67
2.5.1.A Fixed IP Connection .......................................................................67
2.5.1.B DHCP Connection ..........................................................................69
2.5.2 System Settings.............................................................................................76
2.5.2.A System Setup .................................................................................76
2.5.2.B Updating Firmware .........................................................................77
2.5.2.C Changing Login ID and Password ..................................................78
2.5.2.D Setting Controller ID and Work Mode.............................................78
2.6 GV-AS200 Specifications .........................................................................................79
2.7 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................80
3. GV-AS400 Controller .......................................................................................... 81
3.1 Introduction ...............................................................................................................82
3.1.1 Main Features................................................................................................82
3.1.2 Packing List ...................................................................................................82
3.2 Installation.................................................................................................................84
3.2.1 Connecting Card Readers .............................................................................84
3.2.1.A Wiegand Readers ...........................................................................85
3.2.1.B RS-485 Readers .............................................................................86
3.2.2 Connecting Input Devices..............................................................................87
3.2.3 Connecting Output Devices...........................................................................88
3.2.3.A Outputs 1 ~ 8 ..................................................................................88
3.2.3.B Outputs 9 ~ 16 ................................................................................89
3.2.4 Connecting the PC ........................................................................................91
3.2.5 Connecting the Power ...................................................................................91
3.2.6 Connecting the External I/O Box ...................................................................92
3.2.7 Fitting the Battery ..........................................................................................93
3.3 Other Settings...........................................................................................................94
3.3.1 Network Configuration Switch .......................................................................94
3.3.2 Resetting the GV-AS400 ...............................................................................94
3.3.3 Restoring Factory Defaults ............................................................................95
3.4 Web-Based Configurations.......................................................................................96

iv
3.4.1 Installing on the Network ...............................................................................96
3.4.2 Basic Setting..................................................................................................96
3.4.3 Advanced Settings.........................................................................................97
3.4.3.A Function Setting..............................................................................98
3.4.3.B Parameter Setting.........................................................................100
3.4.3.C Time Setting .................................................................................104
3.4.3.D Input Function...............................................................................105
3.4.3.E Output Function ............................................................................107
3.4.3.F Output Function ............................................................................111
3.4.4 Extended Device .........................................................................................112
3.4.4.A Extended Reader..........................................................................112
3.4.4.B Extended I/O.................................................................................113
3.5 Optional GV-ASKeypad ..........................................................................................114
3.5.1 Installation ...................................................................................................114
3.5.2 Operation.....................................................................................................115
3.5.2.A Setting Parameters .......................................................................115
3.5.2.B Displaying System Information .....................................................116
3.6 GV-AS Power Board...............................................................................................117
3.6.1 Main Features..............................................................................................117
3.6.2 Connecting Output Devices.........................................................................118
3.6.3 Connecting the Power .................................................................................119
3.6.4 Connecting Backup Battery .........................................................................120
3.7 GV-AS400 Specifications .......................................................................................121

v
Welcome
This user manual includes three types of GV-AS Controllers:
•GV-AS100: One door controller and standalone system. See page 1.
•GV-AS200: Two to four-door controller. See page 49.
•GV-AS400: Four-door controller. See page 81.

vi
Optional Devices
Optional devices can expand the capabilities and versatilities of your GV-AS Controllers.
Consult your sales representative for more information.
GV-ASKeypad
GV-ASKeypad with LCD display is a hot-swapping device, giving
you convenience to configure GV-AS Controllers.
GV-Extension I/O
Module
Only works with GV-AS200. The module can extend GV-AS200’s
capability from 2 doors to 4 doors.
GV-Ethernet Module Only works with GV-AS200. The module can add network
capability to GV-AS200.
GV-Battery
The battery is an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) device,
designed to continuously supply GV-AS Controllers’ power during
power failure.
GV-Reader The reader has both Wiegand and RS-485 outputs that can be
connected to any standard access control panel.
GeoFinger Reader
The reader supports two operation modes: Fingerprint Only and
Fingerprint + Card. In Fingerprint Only mode, the fingerprints are
enrolled through GV-ASManager software. In Fingerprint + Card
mode, the fingerprint templates are stored on the user card.
GV-ASBox Only works with GV-AS100. The device can add network function,
1 Wiegand interface, 8 additional inputs and outputs to GV-AS100.
GV-AS Power Board Only works with GV-AS400. GV-AS Power Board is designed for
GV-AS400 to provide additional power supply for output devices
GV-IO Box
Only works with GV-AS400. Includes the options of 4, 8 and 16
ports. Can expand GV-AS400’s capability for up to 64 inputs and 64
outputs.
Cabinet
With the cabinet, GV-AS Controllers can be mounted directly to a
wall or recessed into the wall. The cabinet dimensions is 383.5 (W)
x 443.5 (H) x 112.2 (D) mm.

vii
Work Modes
GV-AS200 and GV-AS400 Controllers support the four types of Work Modes for door-
access control. By default GV-AS Controller is set to one-way control.
•One-way control: A door is equipped with one card reader for entry. For example, a
user may swipe a card to open the door of office and push a button to leave from the
same door.
•Two-way control: A door is equipped with two card readers. The outer reader is
defined as entry reader and the inner reader is defined as exit reader. For example, a
user may swipe a card to gain access to a laboratory, and swipe a card to exit from the
same door.
•Mixed control: A mix of One-Way and Two-Way Control applications. Some doors are
equipped with one card reader for entry and some doors are equipped with two card
readers for entry and exit. For example, a building includes both office and laboratory
applications.
•One-way traffic: Two doors are applied for entry and exit separately. For example, in a
parking lot, a user may swipe a card at the entrance and swipe a card again at the exit.
Installation Considerations
1. There are distance limitations for Wiegand and RS-485 communications. Please note:
•Wiegand interface: 30 meters (98.43 feet)
•RS-485 interface: 600 meters (1968.50 feet)
•Recommended cable: standard 485 cable (a twisted pair of 24 AWG wires)
2. GV-ASManager software is used to manage GV-AS100/GV-AS200/GV-AS400 Controllers.
There is a limit for the number of controllers connected to GV-ASManager based on
communication modes.
•Through the network, up to 255 GV-AS100/GV-AS200/GV-AS400 Controllers can
connect to GV-ASManager.
•Through RS-485 connection, up to 16 GV-AS100/GV-AS200/GV-AS400 Controllers
can connect to the same COM port on a computer running GV-ASManager.

1. GV-AS100 Controller

2
1.1 Introduction
Working as a standalone solution, GV-AS100 is a card reader and also a single door
controller. It is possible to add one more card reader to GV-AS100 for entry and exit
applications. GV-AS100 has the capability to store up to one thousand cards. When GV-
AS100 is being used as a standalone unit the programming is either done on the keypad or
from the software GV-ASManager through the RS-485 connection.
GV-AS100 is suitable not only for any normal door control but also for parking gate and
elevator control.
When GV-AS100 works with the optional GV-ASBox, network connection to GV-ASManager
and two-door control are made possible as illustrated below.
GV-AS100
IN
Wiegand Reader
OUT
GV-ASBox
GV-ASManager
Door
Door
TCP/IP
RS-485
Wiegand Reader
Figure 1-1

GV-AS100 Controller
3
1
1.1.1 Main Features
•1,000 / 40,000 cards (standalone / networked mode)
•Easy programming from keypad
•Anti-Passback (APB) support
•Built-in 3 digital inputs and 2 relay outputs
•1 Weigand output (26 ~ 64 bits) for extra reader programming
1.1.2 Packing List
•GV-AS100
•Power Adaptor 12V DC
1.1.3 GV-AS100 Board Layout
Figure 1-2

4
1.2 Installation
Please open GV-AS100 cabinet and wire the necessary connections to the terminal block as
illustrated below.
Door
19 NO
Door
18 NC
Door
17 COM
Alarm
16 NO
Alarm
15 COM
14 IN
COM
13 IN3
Fire
12 IN2
Button
11 IN1
Sensor
GND
10
PWR Out
9 12V
Data1
8
Data0
7
RS485
6 B-
RS485
5 B+
RS485
4 A-
RS485
3 A+
GND
2
PWR In
1 12V
Figure 1-3
Pin Function Pin Function Pin Function Pin Function
1 12V 7 Data 0 13 Fire IN3 19 Door NO
2 GND 8 Data 1 14 IN COM
3 RS-485 A+ 9 12V 15 Alarm COM
4 RS-485 A- 10 GND 16 Alarm NO
5 RS-485 B+ 11 Sensor IN1 17 Door COM
6 RS-485 B- 12 Sensor IN2 18 Door NC

GV-AS100 Controller
5
1
1.2.1 Connecting a Wiegand Reader
GV-AS100 provides one Wiegand input for connection of the Wiegand reader ranging from
26 to 64 bits. Through the GV-AS100 keypad, you can set the Wiegand reader as the entry
or exit reader. To define the reader, see the AS100 Function option in 1.3.4 Setting
Parameters.
The table below shows the pin assignments of the Wiegand input on GV-AS100. Please
consult the documentation of your Wiegand reader for wiring.
Pin Function
7 Wiegand Data 0
8 Wiegand Data 1
9 12V Power Supply
10 GND
1.2.2 Connecting Input Devices
GV-AS100 supports 3 types of inputs:
1. Sensor inputs, e.g. door status sensor
2. Button inputs, e.g. door opener
3. Fire Sensor inputs, e.g. fire detector
All inputs are dry contact and can be configured as normally open (NO) or normally closed
(NC) through the GV-AS100 keypad. The default value is NO. To change the input status,
see the Set Contact Type option in 1.3.4 Setting Parameters.
The table below shows the pin assignments of input connectors on GV-AS100.
Pin Function
11 Sensor IN (IN1)
12 Button IN (IN2)
13 Fire Sensor IN (IN3)
14 IN COM

6
1.2.3 Connecting Output Devices
GV-AS100 supports 2 types of outputs:
1. Alarm outputs, e.g. siren or bell
2. Door outputs, e.g. electronic lock
The table below shows the pin assignments of output connectors on GV-AS100.
Pin Function
15 Alarm COM
16 Alarm NO
17 Door COM
18 Door NC
19 Door NO
Check if your output device meets the following absolute maximum ratings before
connecting it to the Door outputs.
Breakdown Voltage 240V AC, 30V DC
Continuous Load Current 5A (NO), 3A (NC)
Note: Absolute Maximum Ratings are those values beyond which damage to GV-
AS100 circuit board may occur. Continuous operation of GV-AS100 at the absolute
rating level may affect GV-AS100 reliability.
To connect an output device:
The example below illustrates the connection of a locking device to GV-AS100. Connect the
(+) point on the locking device to the Door COM on GV-AS100, connect the two (-) points of
the locking device and the external power supply together, and connect the (+) point on the
external power supply to the Door NO or Door NC on GV-AS100 based on the state of the
locking device.
Figure 1-4

GV-AS100 Controller
7
1
1.2.4 Connecting the PC
The computer running GV-ASManager software can be used to monitor the access
information and alarm messages from GV-AS100. The communication link between the
computer and GV-AS100 can be either RS-485 or network. For network connection, an
optional GV-ASBox is required.
IMPORTANT: To enable connecting to PC, Switch 1 must be turned on. See 1.2.4.C
Switches.
1.2.4.A RS-485 Connection
The figure below illustrates the RS-485 connection to the computer. For this connection, the
RS-485 to RS-232 converter is required to connect between GV-AS100 and the computer.
The GV accessories, such as GV-Hub, GV-COM and GV-NET/IO Card, provide you this RS-
485/RS-232 conversion function.
Figure 1-5
The table shows the pin assignments of related RS-485 connectors on GV-AS100.
Pin Function
3 RS-485 A+
4 RS-485 A-

8
1.2.4.B Network Connection
The figure below illustrates the network connection to the computer. For this connection, the
optional product GV-ASBox is required.
Figure 1-6
Connect two power wires and four RS-485 wires to GV-AS400. The table below shows the
pin assignments of related connectors on GV-AS100.
Pin Function Pin Function Pin Function
1 Power In 12V 3 RS-485 A+ 5 RS-485 B+
2 GND 4 RS-485 A- 6 RS-485 B-
Also see 1.4.3.A Connecting GV-AS100.
1.2.4.C Switches
Switch 1: When Switch 1 is ON, GV-AS100 can connect to GV-ASManager or GV-ASBox.
When Switch 1 is OFF, the connection is unavailable. By default Switch 1 is set to ON.
Switch 2: When the RS-485 connection between GV-AS100 and computer is longer than
600 meters (1968.50 feet), the RS-485 signal may become weak. In this case, turn Switch 2
ON to have a 120-Ohm resistor.
Figure 1-7

GV-AS100 Controller
9
1
1.2.5 Connecting the Power
The supplied AC adaptor can be connected to any power source supplying from 100 to 240V.
Using the supplied power cord and adaptor, connect GV-AS100 to the power.
Note: Power should only be applied to the unit when all connections are completed and
tested.
1.2.6 Fitting the Battery
GV-AS100 includes a 3V lithium battery, providing power to database and real-time clock
circuitry. When the power in the battery becomes low, the message “Low Battery” will
appear on GV-AS100 LCD. In this case, please replace the battery. The database on GV-
AS100 will remain about 10 hours after the battery stops working.
Figure 1-8

10
1.3 Programming Mode
After powering on GV-AS100, you must create a Master Card first. It is required to present
the Master Card and enter its PIN code every time before programming GV-AS100.
Note: The card complying with ISO 14443A standard for smart card technology can be
formatted as a Master Card. Only one Master Card can be created.
To create a Master Card:
1. Power on the unit. The LCD displays Enter Master Card.
2. Present a card to be the Master Card. The LCD displays Master PIN Code: 1234.
3. Keep the default PIN code as 1234, and press #. The LCD displays Succeed.
Alternatively, you can press any four digits on the keypad to change the default value.
The double confirmation of the new PIN code is required. After this, the LCD should
display the message of success.
After the Master Card is created, GV-AS100 will run a self test and display the message
“Master Memory Test”. After it is finished, you can see the message of GV-AS100 online or
offline followed by a date and time. Then you can start programming GV-AS100.
The table below shows the codes to start various programming and display system
information.
Code Function
＊227 (＊CAR) Accesses the Card Manager function.
＊276 (＊ARM) Accesses Security Mode.
＊347 (＊DIS) Displays system information.
＊738 (＊SET) Accesses parameter settings.
＊737 (＊RES) Restores GV-AS100 to factory defaults.
＊837 (＊TES) Tests numeral keys to see if they can be displayed properly.