HI Sec THOR User manual

Technical Manual
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THOR
ACCESS CONTROL
TECHNICAL MANUAL

This manual corresponds to THOR Access Control software version 006.05xx for the
Reader types 90T RKP ACM / ACW / ERC and software version 081.0108 for the reader
types 95T ACM / ACW / ERC.
Earlier versions: Software versions 006.02xx please refer to the Technical Manual dated
July 24, 1991 or March 13, 1992.
Software version 006.0301 please refer to the Technical Manual dated
August 19, 1992.
Software versions 006.04xx please refer to the Technical Manual dated
August 9, 1993.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Hi Sec International.
No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form for any purpose without the written permission of Hi Sec International.
1991 - 1995 HI SECInternational. All rights reserved.

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T E C H N I C A L M A N U A L F O R E N G I N E E R S
C O N T E N T S
1. FUNCTION DESCRIPTION..................................................................................................................................9
1.1 General description...............................................................................................................................11
1.1.2 System part list.........................................................................................................................11
1.2 System description................................................................................................................................16
1.2.1 Stand-Alone System.................................................................................................................16
1.2.2 Multi-reader Systems...............................................................................................................18
1.2.3 THOR Integration of Access and Intrusion...........................................................................19
1.2.4 External Card readers..............................................................................................................20
1.2.5 THOR card reader description................................................................................................20
1.3 S-ART's ...................................................................................................................................................22
1.3.1 Block diagram...........................................................................................................................22
1.3.2 Line signals...............................................................................................................................23
1.4 Inputs.......................................................................................................................................................25
1.4.1 Input types.................................................................................................................................25
1.4.2 Input soft type description......................................................................................................25
1.4.3 Input addresses........................................................................................................................28
1.5 Outputs ...................................................................................................................................................29
1.5.1 Output types..............................................................................................................................29
1.5.2 Output soft type description...................................................................................................29
1.5.3 IF/THEN Rules...........................................................................................................................32
1.5.4 Activating types........................................................................................................................33
1.5.5 Output addresses.....................................................................................................................33
1.6 Cards.......................................................................................................................................................34
1.6.1 Card administration..................................................................................................................34
1.6.2 Master cards..............................................................................................................................35
1.6.3 Service cards. ...........................................................................................................................36
1.6.4 Normal User cards....................................................................................................................37
1.6.5 Guest Cards ..............................................................................................................................37
1.6.6 Programming Cards and card priority...................................................................................37

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1.7 Card formats. .........................................................................................................................................39
1.7.1 Non-encrypted Magstripe card data formats........................................................................40
1.7.1.1 Non-encrypted Hi Sec card data format. .................................................................40
1.7.1.2 Standard Magstripe Card format..............................................................................41
1.7.2 Wiegand Card formats.............................................................................................................42
1.7.2.1 Hi Sec Wiegand Card format.....................................................................................42
1.7.2.2 Standard Wiegand Card format...................................................................................42
1.7.3 Free programmable card format. ...........................................................................................44
1.8 Credit card features...............................................................................................................................47
1.8.1 Credit cards as guest cards....................................................................................................47
1.8.2 Credit cards in bank-applications..........................................................................................47
1.9 The database..........................................................................................................................................49
1.9.1 Card database...........................................................................................................................50
1.9.2 Personnel group database......................................................................................................51
1.9.3 Week Time program.................................................................................................................52
1.9.4 Holidays list ..............................................................................................................................53
1.9.5 Card Reader data (mode / options)........................................................................................54
1.10 Anti Passback......................................................................................................................................57
1.10.1 External and Internal readers on the same door in Integrated Systems. .......................57
1.10.2 Door control between two busses.......................................................................................59
1.11 Elevator Control...................................................................................................................................60
1.12 Interlocking doors / One reader - 2 doors........................................................................................62
1.13 Event Logs ...........................................................................................................................................65
1.13.1 Local log (all events)..............................................................................................................65
1.13.2 Global log (alarms).................................................................................................................66
2. INSTALLATION...................................................................................................................................................67
2.1 95T ACM/ACW/ACP built-in Magstripe/Wiegand/Proximity Card reader .......................................69
2.1.1 Mechanical measurements and lay-out ................................................................................69
2.2 95T ERC Terminal for External Wiegand/Magstripe/Proximity reader heads................................72
2.2.1 Switch setting in the terminal.................................................................................................72
2.3 90T RKP ACM/ACW Indoor Magstripe/Wiegand Card reader..........................................................73
2.3.1 Mechanical measurements and lay-out ................................................................................73
2.3.2 Address switch setting in the Card reader ...........................................................................74
2.4 90T RKP ERC Terminal for External Wiegand/Magstripe/Proximity reader heads.......................75
2.4.1 Switch setting in the terminal.................................................................................................75
2.5 Wiegand / Magnetic / Bar code reader heads, mechanical lay-out and connections...................77

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2.6 Cotag Proximity / Hands-free reader heads.......................................................................................83
2.6.1 System description. .................................................................................................................83
2.6.2 Antennas....................................................................................................................................85
2.6.2.1 Measurements and fixing of standard antennas....................................................85
2.6.2.2 Personnel loops..........................................................................................................86
2.6.3 Single zone controller..............................................................................................................87
2.6.3.1 Measurements and fixing..........................................................................................87
2.6.3.2 Connections. ...............................................................................................................89
2.6.4 Double zone controller. ...........................................................................................................90
2.6.4.1 Measurements and fixing. .........................................................................................90
2.6.4.2 Connections. ...............................................................................................................92
2.6.5 Loop coupler.............................................................................................................................94
2.6.5.1 System characteristics...............................................................................................94
2.6.5.2 Connections. ...............................................................................................................95
2.6.6 Test equipment.........................................................................................................................95
2.6.6.1 Installation Alignment Meter......................................................................................95
2.6.6.2 Field meter...................................................................................................................95
2.7 Hughes Proximity / Hands-free reader heads....................................................................................96
2.7.1 System description. .................................................................................................................96
2.7.2 90T HPMin antenna..................................................................................................................97
2.7.3 90T HPP antenna......................................................................................................................98
2.7.4 90T HPMax antenna. ................................................................................................................99
2.8 Deister Proximity / Hands-free reader heads...................................................................................100
2.8.1 System description. ...............................................................................................................100
2.8.2 95T ACP terminal with built-in antenna...............................................................................100
2.8.3 95T PRX 5 proximity antenna................................................................................................101
2.8.4 95T PRX 15 Hands-free antenna...........................................................................................102
2.9 General Purpose Interface 95T GPI COM.........................................................................................104
2.9.1 Mechanical lay-out .................................................................................................................104
2.9.2 Address switch setting..........................................................................................................104
2.9.3 Printer interface application..................................................................................................105
2.9.4 PC Interface application. .......................................................................................................107
2.9.5 Modem/X28 Interface application.........................................................................................108
2.9.6 SECOM transmitter interface application............................................................................109
2.10 95T GPI BR Bridge.............................................................................................................................110
2.11 95T GPI BRM / DLM Direct line modem interface..........................................................................111
2.12 95T GPI DLC Bus amplifier...............................................................................................................113
2.13 RS-485 bus connections...................................................................................................................115
2.14 S-ART's ...............................................................................................................................................117
2.14.1 Interconnections between the Card reader and the S-ART's .........................................117
2.14.2 Input/output connection to the S-ART type 90T S102.....................................................119
2.14.3 Coding of S-ART addresses................................................................................................120
2.15 Mechanical measurement and lay-out of the power supply cabinet 90T PS.............................121
2.15.1 Power supply and batteries ................................................................................................122
2.15.2 Printer interface (built-in) ....................................................................................................123
2.15.3 Fixing of S-ART's inside the 90T PS cabinet. ...................................................................123
2.15.4 Power supply monitoring....................................................................................................125

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2.16 Power consumption..........................................................................................................................127
2.17 Cable length and dimension............................................................................................................127
2.18 Outdoor kit for Access or Intrusion terminals...............................................................................128
3. PROGRAMMING ..............................................................................................................................................131
3.1 General..................................................................................................................................................132
3.2 Initialization/start-up procedure ........................................................................................................132
3.2.1 Stand-alone reader.................................................................................................................132
3.2.2 Multi-reader system...............................................................................................................134
3.2.3 THOR intrusion integrated reader........................................................................................135
3.3 Programming of inputs.......................................................................................................................136
3.4 Programming of outputs....................................................................................................................137
3.5 Card programming..............................................................................................................................138
3.5.1 Personnel groups...................................................................................................................138
3.5.2 Week time programming.......................................................................................................139
3.5.3 Holidays...................................................................................................................................140
3.6 Anti Passback programming. ............................................................................................................141
4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.........................................................................................................................143
4.1 Operating facilities..............................................................................................................................144
4.2 Operating in general ...........................................................................................................................146
4.2.1 Door control............................................................................................................................146
4.2.2 Normal Passage Through a Door.........................................................................................146
4.2.3 Programming of PIN code.....................................................................................................147
4.2.4 Changing of PIN code............................................................................................................147
4.2.5 Hold Up Code..........................................................................................................................147
4.2.6 Alarm indication .....................................................................................................................147
4.2.7 Messages To The User..........................................................................................................149
4.2.8 Block/unblock reader without alarm system integration..................................................150
4.2.9 Open door by using code only.............................................................................................150
4.3 Set/unsetting a non-THOR alarm system from the THOR reader.................................................152
4.4 Set/unsetting the THOR Integrated System from the THOR Reader............................................154
4.4.1 Set/unsetting from the Indoor Reader 95T AC/M/W/P or 90T RKP AC/M/W...................154
4.4.2 Set/unsetting from the Terminal 95T ERC or 90T RKP ERC with external reader
heads......................................................................................................................................157
4.4.3 Set/unsetting from an internal reader on a door including external reader...................158
4.5 Survey of menus..................................................................................................................................160

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4.6 Submenu 1 - Edit Message.................................................................................................................162
Menu 10. Edit Message...................................................................................................................162
4.7 Submenu 2 - Guest card programming ............................................................................................163
Menu 21. Release Card ...................................................................................................................163
Menu 22. Block Card.......................................................................................................................163
Menu 23. Create Credit card...........................................................................................................163
Menu 24: Delete Credit card:..........................................................................................................164
4.8 Submenu 3 - System Status Display.................................................................................................165
Menu 31. Show Local Log..............................................................................................................165
Menu 32. Show All Alarms..............................................................................................................166
Menu 33. Show Program Version and company code no..........................................................166
Menu 35. Show All Cards................................................................................................................167
Menu 36. Show Blocked Cards......................................................................................................167
Menu 37. Show Programming Cards............................................................................................168
Menu 38. Show Personnel Groups................................................................................................168
Menu 39. Person Counting.............................................................................................................169
4.9 Submenu 4 - Programming Of Cards................................................................................................170
Menu 41. Edit Card ..........................................................................................................................170
Menu 42. Delete Card......................................................................................................................170
Menu 43. Block Card.......................................................................................................................171
Menu 44. Release Card ...................................................................................................................171
Menu 45. Change Antipass Back Zone.........................................................................................171
4.10 Submenu 5 - System Programming................................................................................................172
Menu 51. Edit Personnel Groups...................................................................................................172
Menu 52. Edit Week Program.........................................................................................................172
Menu 53. Edit Holiday list...............................................................................................................173
Menu 54. Set Date & Time...............................................................................................................173
Menu 55. Adjust Clock....................................................................................................................173
Menu 56. Allow/Block Service........................................................................................................174
Menu 57. Edit Programming Cards...............................................................................................174
4.11 Submenu 6 - System Print-out.........................................................................................................175
Menu 61. Local Log.........................................................................................................................175
Menu 62. Alarm Log.........................................................................................................................175
Menu 63. List cards .........................................................................................................................175
Menu 64. Programming...................................................................................................................175
4.12 Submenu 7 - Manual Door Control..................................................................................................176
Menu 71. Block Door.......................................................................................................................176
Menu 72. Open Door Permanent ...................................................................................................176
Menu 73. Normal Door Control......................................................................................................176
4.13 Submenu 8 - System Setup..............................................................................................................177
Menu 82. Initialize Reader...............................................................................................................177
Menu 83. Door Timing.....................................................................................................................182
Menu 84. Input Setup ......................................................................................................................182
Menu 85. Output Definitions ..........................................................................................................183
Menu 86. Copy Database................................................................................................................183
Menu 87. Set-up Anti Passback Zone...........................................................................................183

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4.14 Submenu 9 - System Test ................................................................................................................185
Menu 92. Lamp Test........................................................................................................................185
Menu 93. S-ART Input Test ............................................................................................................185
Menu 94. S-ART Output Test .........................................................................................................186
Menu 95. Memory Test ...................................................................................................................186
Menu 96. Battery test......................................................................................................................186
Menu 97. Check Database..............................................................................................................187
Menu 98. Diagnostics .....................................................................................................................187
APPENDIX A.........................................................................................................................................................191

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1.1 General description.
THOR is an access control system which can be used as a stand alone system, multi-reader system or as an
integrated part of a THOR intruder alarm system. The THOR "intelligent" card reader is the basic unit in all these
system configurations.
In the basic version the capacity is as following:
Max. number of readers in a multi-reader system........................................................900
Max. number of readers in a THOR Integrated system................................................900
Max. number of active programmed cards...................................................................12000 (4000)
Max. number of cards by system ..................................................................................65500
Max. events in the event log..........................................................................................2300
Alarm list.........................................................................................................................100
Max. number of personnel groups.................................................................................250 / local site
Max. number of week time programs............................................................................35 / local site
Max. number of time periods pr. day.............................................................................8
Max. number of holiday periods ....................................................................................25
In all type of configurations the system works without a common controller, meaning that the reader itself has all
relevant information and "intelligence" (every reader is a controller). In the following reference is made to "card
reader", where the card readers, unless otherwise specified, include the controller and a built-in or separate
reader.
The S-ART Bus system in every reader enables connection of all input/output to door contacts, exit push
buttons, electric striking plates etc. Max. 15 S-ART's can be connected locally to each reader.
1.1.2 System part list.
The following equipment are described in this manual. Please note that several of the items described only are
available as spare parts:
Type Description
95T ACM Controller/terminal with built-in magstripe card reader (new design)
90T RKP ACM Controller/terminal with built-in magstripe card reader (only as spare
part) (not available in Denmark, Norway and Sweden)
95T HC Hi Co magnetic card ISO Track 2 (encrypted) with Hi Sec logo.

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Type Description
95T ACP Controller/terminal with built-in proximity antenna (compatible with
Deister cards).
95T ACPM Dual technology controller/terminal with built-in proximity antenna
(compatible with Deister cards) and magstripe reader head.
95T ACWController/terminal with built-in Wiegand card reader (new design)
90T RKP ACWController/terminal with built-in Wiegand card reader (only as spare
part) (not available in Denmark, Norway and Sweden).
95T W Wiegand card (40 bit Hi Sec format).
95T ERC Controller/terminal for external magstripe/wiegand/Bar
code/proximity reader head (new design)
90T RKP ERC Controller/terminal for external magstripe/wiegand/Bar
code/proximity reader head (not available in Denmark, Norway and
Sweden).
90T EMR-S Magnetic reader head.
90T EWR-S Wiegand reader head.
95T CRP Cover (metallic) for the 95T readers for protection against
vandalism.

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Type Description
90T CWB Cold weather board to heat-up the 90T RKP reader / terminals.
90T CRP Rain cover protection. Can only be used together with the 90T RKP
reader / terminal types.
90T PS 24V 3A ( 2A available) power supply in a metallic cabinet with space
for 2 x 12V/24Ah batteries, 3 S_ART's and a printer interface.
95T GPI COM General purpose interface. Can be set-up as Modem interface,
Printer interface, PC interface or Alarm Transmitter interface.
95T GPI BR Bridge interface to connect two different bus-levels together.
95T GPI
BRM/DLM Direct Line Modem Interfaces (Asynchronious 9600 baud modems)
95T GPI DLC RS485 bus amplifier (up to 1.2 km). Note: Only for one address
90T S102 S-ART with 2 n.c. inputs and 1 relay output
90T CSC Proximity/Hands-free Single Zone Controller (Cotag) (only as spare
part)
90T CDC Proximity/Hands-free Double Zone Controller (Cotag) (only as spare
part)
90T CPA Proximity Antenna (app. 20 cm.) (Cotag) (only as spare part)

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Type Description
90T CHA Hands-free Antenna (app. 70 cm.) (Cotag) (only as spare part)
90T CLC Loop Coupler (Cotag) (only as spare part)
90T CT Cotag active card.
90T HPMin Proximity Antenna and Controller (app. 10 cm.) (Hughes) (only as
spare part)
90T HPP Proximity Antenna and Controller (app. 14 cm.) (Hughes) (only as
spare part)
90T HPMax Hands-free Antenna and Controller (app. 46 cm) (Hughes) (only as
spare part).
90T HPC Hughes passive proximity card.
95T PRX 5 Proximity Antenna and Controller (up to 12 cm) (Deister).
95T PRX 15 Hands-free Antenna and Controller (up to 60 cm) (Deister).
95T TPD 105 Deister passive proximity card (key ring).
95T TPD 101 Deister passive proximity card (clamshell).

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Type Description
95T ISO Deister dual technology card (ISO and proximity).
95T EIR Bar code reader (infrared)
90T EIR Bar code reader (infrared) (only as spare part)
All detailed information about the THOR Intrusion System can be found in the manual "THOR INTRUSION
TECHNICAL MANUAL". Only a short description of the functions for the Card reader operation together with
THOR Intrusion system is described in this manual.
Extra spare Parts:
Type Description
90T PSB Power supply board 24V/3A for 90T PS
90T RS485 AC RS485 Interface board for all 90T reader types
90T GIB Opto-coupler board. Can be used in all 90T GPI interface types
104-1x10 Fuses T5A for 90T PS

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1.2 System description.
The THOR Access control system is based on an "intelligent" Controller/terminal with built-in or separate reader
head. The Card reader can be used in different configurations depending on the application.
- As a stand-alone reader working on one door only.
- As a multi-reader system connected together by an RS-485 multi-master bus.
- As an integrated part of the THOR intrusion system where it can perform both access- and intrusion-
functions.
The same controller/terminal can be set-up to any of the 3 different applications.
1.2.1 Stand-Alone System.
In the following is shown 2 different configurations of the THOR reader in stand-alone applications.
The THOR reader can be installed using a THOR power supply unit with separate built-in door-interface as
shown in the above system diagram.
The unit 90T - PS includes a cabinet for power-supply, space for two 24Ah batteries and an optional parallel
printer-interface. One S-ART can be mounted to interface to the door with the shown signals. There is space for
two optional S-ART's which can f.ex. be programmed to interface to an already installed "non-THOR" alarm
system. In the above example the THOR reader will indicate in the display the Set/unset status and Alarm status
from the alarm system and give a sabotage signal to the alarm system. This can be done by using two 90T -
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In the above system diagram the door interface is made by an externally installed S-ART unit. This S-ART is
connected via the build-in S-ART controller. A very simple installation can be made if the door-signals and the
reader are not available at the same place. Max. 15 S-ART's can be connected directly to the reader. In this
solution set/unset signals to and from a "non-THOR" intrusion system can also be integrated in the access
functions.
An external 24V or 12V power supply can be used or the standard THOR power supply. Also a separate printer
interface can be installed directly to the reader on the RS-485 bus. The reader does in this case not work in
stand-alone mode anymore.
Minimum one 90T S102 S-ART is needed per configuration where the two inputs are used for the door contact
and exit push-button and the relay output is used to control the striking plate.

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1.2.2 Multi-reader Systems.
The THOR readers can be connected together on a RS485 bus using the same multi-master protocol as used in
the THOR Intruder system, but without an extra controller. The reader programmed as no. 00 will automatically
be the master in the Multi-master protocol. Max. 32 units like readers, printer interface etc. can be connected on
the same bus.
By using one or more Bridges (95T GPI BR) a sub-level bus can be added again with maximum 31 readers.
Maximum 30 sub-level busses can be installed and only in one level. The total number of readers is 900.
If a printer is needed, the printer interface can either be installed in the THOR power supply 90T - PS or as a
separate unit connected on the RS-485 bus. A printer installed on a sub-level bus can only make print-outs from
readers on the same bus. A printer installed on the master bus can make real-time event print-out from all
readers where the option has been selected.
The PC interface (95T GPI COM) and the PC must be placed on the Master bus level 0. The complete system
works without the PC (interface) and can also be programmed directly from the readers, but in bigger systems
the PC is a good tool to manage and program the system.

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1.2.3 THOR Integration of Access and Intrusion.
When the access reader is integrated in a THOR intruder system it is connected via the RS485 multimaster bus
to the THOR central unit and the reader can in this configuration also work as a normal THOR Intruder remote
keypad.
Depending on the THOR Intrusion configuration the max. number of readers integrated on the THOR
Multimaster bus can be up to 31.
It is possible to connect Readers, Remote Keypads, printer interface etc. to the RS485 Multimaster Bus and the
access readers will be a fully integrated part of the alarm system.
An integrated system can also consist of more sub-level busses but only one intruder central unit can be
installed on each sub-level bus and it is only possible to operate the intruder system from terminals or readers
on the same bus.

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1.2.4 External Card readers
The THOR Access Control System can also use reader heads of different technologies, which are placed up to
50 m away from the controller/terminal. The controller/terminal includes the normal Access Control reader
software. The external reader heads can be Magstripe, Wiegand, Proximity or Hands-free types.
The external reader kits can be used in Stand Alone Systems, Multi Reader Systems or in Integrated Systems.
When the external reader kit is used in an integrated system including a THOR Intrusion system, the terminal
can also be used as an intrusion remote keypad without use of cards.
Like the standard indoor reader S-ART's can be connected to the controller/terminal to control inputs and
outputs. Max. 15 S-ART's can be connected to the built-in S-ART controller.
1.2.5 THOR card reader description.
The THOR card reader is an "intelligent" controller/terminal including S-ART interface for door control, data
base, LCD display, keyboard, status LED's and built-in or separate reader head. All relevant data for cards and
other relevant messages are stored in the data base.
If the reader is integrated in a THOR alarm system or a Multi-reader system and the communication between
the THOR Intrusion CPU and the reader is interrupted, the card reader will continue to take decisions and store
events concerning the access. The database is described in details in the following sections.