HID iCLASS SE U90 Series User manual

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iCLASS SE U90 Reader
User Guide
PLT-01952
Version: A.2
June 2014

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Copyright
© 2014 HID Global Corporation/ASSA ABLOY AB. All rights reserved.
This document may not be reproduced, disseminated or republished in any form without the prior
written permission of HID Global Corporation.
Trademarks
HID GLOBAL, HID, the HID logo, iCLASS, iCLASS SE, and U90 are the trademarks or registered
trademarks of HID Global Corporation, or its licensors, in the U.S. and other countries.
Revision History
Contacts
For additional offices around the world, see www.hidglobal.com corporate offices.
Date Description Version
12/16/14 Initial release. A.1
10/10/14 Beta release. A.0
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England
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Condomínio Business Center
Av. Ermano Marchetti, 1435
Galpão A2 CEP 05038-001
Lapa - São Paulo/SP
Brazil
Phone: [phone]
HID Global Customer Support: www.hidglobal.com/customer-service

Contents
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1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.1 Installation Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.1.1 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.1.1.1 Environment (garage, gates, etc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.1.1.2 Lane Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.1.1.3 Car Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.1.1.4 Mounting Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.1.1.5 Interference (objects/radio/lights) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.1.2 Tools Needed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3 Physical Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.1 Reader Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.2 Installation to the Mounting Surface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.3 Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.4 Installing the Reader to the Backbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.5 Initial Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.6 Installation Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4 Setup and Testing of the Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
5 U90 Reader Management Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5.1 Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5.2 Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5.3 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5.4 Login Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5.5 Update Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5.6 Main Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.7 Reader Information Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.8 Reader Settings Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5.8.1 General Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5.8.1.1 Region Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.8.2 I/O Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5.8.3 OSDP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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5.9 Firmware Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
5.10 Network Settings Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
5.10.1 To Change the Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
6 Restore Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
7 Credential Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
7.1 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
8 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

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1Overview
The iCLASS SE U90™ Reader is a long-range Ultra High Frequency (UHF) reader that supports all EPC
Global Class 1, Gen 2 compliant credentials. Together with HID's multi-CLASS tri-technology UHF
credential, the U90 is part of a complete Physical Access Control System (PACS) for gated or
monitored parking applications.
1.1 Features
•Autonomously identifies the driver/vehicle for access privileges
•SE enabled reader applying state-of-the-art security to verify the identity using password
access and HID's Secure Identity Object (SIO)
•Supports Security Industry Association (SIA) Wiegand communication standard, including Hold
functionality
•Supports SIA OSDP communication standard, v2.1
•Includes 3 each dry relays for operating external audio and visual indicators. Rated 30VDC, 2A
Resistive.
•Flexible configuration using Ethernet port and local web portal
•IP65 and UL294 outdoor ratings
1.2 Specifications
Product Base
Part #
Input
Voltage
(VDC)
Current
Operating
Temp Cable Length Regulatory Ref #
Standby
AVG1Max AVG 2Peak3
U90 RDRSEU90
12 VDC 320mA 400mA 1.0
Amp
-30° to 150° F
(-35° to 65° C)
Power Supply Lines
40 ft (12 m)- 22 AWG
100 ft (30 m)- 18 AWG
Communication Lines
Wiegand / Clock-and-Data
500 ft (152 m) - 22 AWG
RS-485
4,000 ft (1,219 m) - 24 AWG
U90Ax1x2x3
U90.865
U90.915
24 VDC 160mA 200mA 0.5
Amp
1 Standby AVG - RMS current draw without a card in the RF field.
2
Maximum AVG - RMS current draw during continuous card reads.
Not evaluated by UL.
3
Peak - highest instantaneous current draw during RF communication.
UL Reference Number Deciphering
x1Reader Colors: K = Black
x2 Wiring: T = Terminal
x3 Radio band: xxxxxx8 = 865 to 868 MHz
9= 902 to 908 MHz

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2 Planning
2.1 Installation Planning
•By design, the reader has a directional radiation pattern where power and sensitivity are
maximized between 3m to 5m along the front axis of the reader and are minimized behind and
to the sides of the reader.
Top View of Antenna Radiation Pattern
•The front radiation lobe is still pretty wide and there is a small radiation lobe at the back of the
reader
•Many surfaces including concrete, glass, and metal will reflect radiated energy which can have
the effect of boosting power or sensitivity along any number of axes
•The combination of the characteristics listed above lead to the following ideal installation
environment
Ideal Installation Environment
Reader is suspended between 6and 8feet off the ground centered along the lane
There is no reflecting surface behind the reader
Reader is positioned either above or slightly ahead of the gate controller (when one exists)
Reader is angled down approximately 20 degrees from the horizontal
Power and sensitivity are adjusted to result in 3m to 5m of range with an HID multi-CLASS
tri-technology card mounted in a vehicle windshield (see section 6)

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•The ideal installation environment described above is intended to ensure that the reader does
not read a vehicle in an adjacent lane or read vehicles that are behind a vehicle sitting at the
gate
•It is also intended to result in an experience where the driver can go through a gate at a rolling
stop instead of coming to a full stop
•If the reader must be mounted on a wall, it should be extended as far away from the wall as is
practical.
•If the reader must be located along the side of a lane, then angle the reader as appropriate (see
lane drawing).
•Avoid mounting two readers too close back to back, as shown in Section 2.1.1.2: Lane
Configuration. This could result in one reader interfering with the other.
2.1.1 Location
There are many items that need to be taken into consideration and planned out in detail, before the
installation will take place. The following sections cover each item.
2.1.1.1 Environment (garage, gates, etc.)
•Where will the reader be required to be installed?
•Does the site require EPC or SIO or both?
•What items could cause interference?
•Exposed to weather
•Obstruction free area
2.1.1.2 Lane Configuration
There are many possible lane configurations that can be considered. One Possible lane configuration
is shown below:

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2.1.1.3 Car Heights
There are many possible car heights that need to be taken into consideration:
2.1.1.4 Mounting Type
The reader will need to be installed at a optimal hight and angle to read the cards properly.
•Wall
•Post
2.1.1.5 Interference (objects/radio/lights)
An obstruction free area is required for optimal performance.
2.1.2 Tools Needed
•Ladder
•Ethernet cable
•Drill
•Scissors
•Laptop with Ethernet connector
•Ethernet cable (to connect from the laptop to the reader)
7 Ft.
20 Ft. 0 - 6 Ft.
GatePole
Reader
Aim Point

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3 Physical Installation
Once an installation plan has been defined, the following installation can begin.
3.1 Reader Position
Reader is positioned within 2 meters (~6 feet) of the access gate. Distances greater than this could
allow a vehicle to be positioned past the reader’s RF field and therefore the tag can not be read.
Positioning the reader at or behind the gate will affect the perceived read range and driving habits.
The reader is intended to have a 3 to 5 meter read range measured from the reader to the tag. The
typical type and size of vehicle as well as the credential location with respect to the front bumper
should be considered when positioning the reader.
The reader should be positioned 1.8 to 2.4 meters (6 to 8 feet) above the lane when space permits.
This height provides excellent performance in open air applications with a mix of cars and full-size
trucks.
The reader should be positioned near the edge of the vehicle lane but located
such that it cannot be struck by passing vehicles. The reader can be mounted
to a flat surface or post. A typical mounting post is the PS094-AVIB from The
Housing Company and allows for additional adjustments to reader position
through the curved design.
The use of an adjustable mounting bracket is recommended. Mounts are
commercially available for flat surfaces and round posts:
•The reader mounting box has drill points integrated for Video
Electronics Standards Association (VESA) style brackets on 75mm,
100mm, and 200mm centers. Mounts of this type are available from
many manufacturers and provide adequate articulation for reader
aiming.
•For mounting to a round post, an AVI Clamp from The Housing
Company or similar style mount has been successfully implemented in
the field during product testing. The mounting box can be drilled as
required to mate to the mount as it may not provide VESA mounting
hole locations.

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3.2 Installation to the Mounting Surface
Note: Many of the steps below can be done before going to the installation site.
1. Remove the reader from the backbox.
2. Mounting holes need to be drilled in the back plate to mate with the mount selected for the
site. Note: Basic holes are marked and labeled.
3. Drill the hole for the conduit, identified below.
Note: The conduit nut is intended to create an airtight and water tight seal to the outside
elements.
100 75
VESA
CONDUIT
US
JBOX
EU
JBOX
EU
JBOX
EU
JBOX
EU
JBOX
US
JBOX
75 100
75
100
75
100
200
200 200
200

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4. The gasket must be modified to match the holes created on this backbox. At a minimum the
gasket must not cover the square opening shown below.
Note: This is done with scissors.
5. It is recommended that the gasket be modified to match the area between the mount and the
box, to create a seal against the elements (example below). Attach the backbox with the
gasket to the mount with the 4 screws provided as shown below.
Modified Gasket
Trim Gasket to match the
contact area

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3.3 Wiring
After the cable is brought through the backbox (conduit hole) and connected to the reader the hole
must be sealed with RTV silicone to weatherproof the reader.
Note: We recommend the use of liquid tight conduit and fittings. RTV silicone can also be used an
alternative.
Termina l Description Termina l Description Term inal Description
P1-1 Beeper Input
(BEEP) P2-1 GPIO4 (RS485-Y / TXA) P3-1 Functional Earth Ground (symbol)
P1-2 LED Input
(GRN) P2-2 GPIO3 (RS485-Z / TXB) P3-2 Normally Closed (NC) - Relay 1
P1-3 Ground
(GND) P2-3 **Wiegand Data 0 / Data (DATA0/DATA) P3-3 Common (COM) - Relay 1
P1-4 +VDC P2-4 **Wiegand Data 1 / Clock
(DATA1/CLK) P3-4 Normally Open (NO) - Relay 1
P1-5 Unused
(DRAIN) P2-5 *Open Collector Output /
Tamper (OC/TMPR) P3-5 Normally Closed (NC) - Relay 2
P1-6 LED Input
(RED) P2-6 GPIO2 (RS232-R / RS485-RXB) P3-6 Common (COM) - Relay 2
P1-7 Hold Input
(HOLD) P2-7 GPIO1 (RS232-T / RS485-RXA) P3-7 Normally Open (NO) - Relay 2
* Tamper Output - When activated, output synchronizes to ground (default).
** Dependent upon reader configuration. See the HTOG for Wiegand and
Clock-in-Data configurations.
OSDP: GPIO1 and GPIO2 are RE-485 lines that carry OSDP messages.
GPIO3 and GPIO4 are an auxiliary input and output respectively, which can be
monitored/controlled via OSDP.
P3-8 Normally Closed (NC) - Relay 3
P3-9 Common (COM) - Relay 3
P3-10 Normally Open (NO) - Relay 3
ATTENTION
Observe precautions for handling
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICES

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3.4 Installing the Reader to the Backbox
1. Install the reader to the backbox. It is hinged on the top and should fit snugly at the bottom.
Note: The sides of the Reader will snap as the features align.
2. Use the 2 screws that were removed earlier to secure at the bottom of the assembled piece.

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3.5 Initial Aiming
The Reeder should be aimed at a point in the center of the vehicle lane 6meters (20 feet) from the
reader. This will result in approximately a 20° downward angle. This setting will work in most
applications. Fine adjustments can be made during performance testing.
3.6 Installation Examples
The following is an example of a U90 installation.

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4 Setup and Testing of the Reader
Once the Physical installation is complete, the reader is powered up and connected to a laptop, and
the U90 Reader Management GUI is displayed, then perform the following steps to configure the
reader:
1. Enter the User password to access to the Reader Settings tab. See Section 5: U90 Reader
Management Configuration for detailed information on the GUI configuration windows.
2. Select the General tab, and select the appropriate region from the Region drop-down list.
3. The system will accept the setting and bring you back to the login screen. Re-enter the User
password.
4. Select the Turn on RF Field option.
5. Click Autotune Now to immediately run the autotune function.
Note: The diagnostic LED is Blue while reader is autotunning, and Red when complete.
6. Click Apply Changes.

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The final setup of the reader installation area may take some custom setup for optimum performance.
Since there are many installation configurations, a basic example will be used.
1. The reader must be installed and adjusted to an angle to properly read credentials located on
the vehicles windshields.
2. Once the reader is properly angled, it must be tested. Initially, you could walk through the lane
with a credential to perform an initial test. However, it is recommended to run a test with a car
and a truck to verify that the credentials can be read at different heights to allow a range of
vehicles to gain proper access to the site.
7 Ft.
20 Ft. 0 - 6 Ft.
GatePole
Reader
Aim Point

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5 U90 Reader Management Configuration
The U90 Reader Management GUI is provided for configuration of the U90 Reader. The following is
the instructions for this process.
5.1 Preparation
Before configuring the reader the following items are required.
•Laptop with an Ethernet connector
•Required files for configuration (firmware updates, configuration files) loaded on the laptop
•Ethernet cable for connection between laptop and Reader (adequate length to reach reader)
5.2 Configuration
1. The reader must be installed and powered up.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable from a laptop to the U90 reader (located on the bottom of the unit
under the access door).
3. Enter the following IP address on a web browser: 192.168.63.99.
4. The U90 Reader Management GUI will display.
5. Login to the U90 Reader Management application. See Section 5.4: Login Window.
6. Update the firmware if needed. See Section 5.5: Update Firmware.
5.3 General Information
As fields are modified, the color of the field name will change from Black to the following:
Green: Indicates the field has been modified to an acceptable level and has been implemented in the
reader, however the change has been stored in temporary memory and will be lost if the reader is
re-booted either through a power cycle or the Reboot System button on the Reader Information
screen.
Red: Indicates that the field has been modified to a value that is out of range or not acceptable. No
changes occur in the reader. The current saved value can be restored by any of the following methods:
refreshing the browser window, rebooting the reader, or power cycling the reader.
Blue: Indicates that the value has not been accepted yet, or that the U90 Reader Management has lot
communication with the reader. No changes will occur in the reader until the field turns Green.
Notes:
•Always click Apply changes when configuration changes are made to store them in permanent
memory. If Apply Changes is not clicked the changes will be lost during a reboot or power cycle.
•To restore settings to the values prior to the last Apply Changes, click Reboot System or power
cycle the reader.
•Changing the Region setting will always cause the reader to reboot, all changes that have not
been applied will be lost.
•A Green label will turn Black if the browser is refreshed. Changes can still be applied regardless
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5.4 Login Window
The Login window allows the user to view the basic Reader Information and to log into the U90
Reader Management configuration GUI. Default login: u90pwd
Note: This password should be changed as soon as possible for security reasons. See Section 5.7:
Reader Information Tab for information on this process.
5.5 Update Firmware
To update the U90 firmware, use the following:
1. Select the Firmware tab.
2. Click Browse and locate the firmware file.
3. Click Upgrade Firmware.
4. The firmware will update, and the Login window will appear. Verify the Firmware Version
displays the correct updated version. See Section 5.6: Main Window.

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5.6 Main Window
The U90 Reader Management GUI consists of the following tabbed Sections:
Note: The following are links to the sections in this guide.
•Reader Information Tab
•Reader Settings Tab
General Tab
I/O Tab
OSDP
•Firmware Tab
•Network Settings Tab

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5.7 Reader Information Tab
The Reader Information tab provides basic reader information such as firmware versions and a table of
any tags within the readers field.
Field Description
Firmware Version Displays the current core firmware version running on this unit.
MAC Address Displays the MAC address of this unit.
SAM Firmware Version Displays the current Secure Application Module (SAM) firmware version.
User Password This field allows the user to change the User Password. The user will enter the new
password (twice).
Region Displays the current setting for region.
RF Field This field will display Red if RF Field is not off and Green if it is on. This options is
required.
Communication
Sets the Host Output mode.
•Wiegand(Default)
•Clock&Data
Data Output
• SIO and EPC (Default)
•SIOOnly
•EPCOnly