Inner Range inception User manual

Inner Range Inception Security Controller Installation Manual. Rev. 4.0
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Inception Controller
by Inner Range
P/N: 996300
V4 Installation Manual
(Current to Firmware V4.0 and Controller PCB Rev. E)
BEFORE COMMENCING INSTALLATION
PLEASE READ THE IMPORTANT NOTES ON PAGE 3.
Document P/No: 636300

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Notes. ................................................................................................................3
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................4
Features......................................................................................................................................4
System Capacities.......................................................................................................................5
Parts List ............................................................................................................................5
Accessories List ................................................................................................................6
INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................................7
Location and Housing..................................................................................................................7
Power Supply Options.................................................................................................................7
Service Mode..............................................................................................................................7
Wireless Devices.........................................................................................................................8
Installation Procedure..................................................................................................................9
LED Status Indicators................................................................................................................10
WIRING DIAGRAMS.........................................................................................................11
Power Supply............................................................................................................................11
Output Relays (OUT1 –4).........................................................................................................11
Zone Inputs...............................................................................................................................12
Tamper Input.............................................................................................................................12
LAN & Reader Ports..................................................................................................................13
LAN and Reader Installation Diagrams......................................................................................14
USB Port...................................................................................................................................16
Inception Wireless Adapter....................................................................................................16
Alarm Communicator.............................................................................................................16
Inception USB Mini-Hub.........................................................................................................16
Alarm Reporting...............................................................................................................17
Reporting Methods....................................................................................................................17
1. SkyTunnel.......................................................................................................................17
2. T4000 Communicator .....................................................................................................17
3. 3rd Party Alarm Communicator........................................................................................17
Report Mapping.........................................................................................................................17
TROUBLESHOOTING. .....................................................................................................18
MAINTENANCE. ...............................................................................................................20
Firmware update .......................................................................................................................20
Reboot/Default the Inception Controller.....................................................................................21
Specifications ..................................................................................................................22
Power supply outputs.............................................................................................................23
Additional Resources......................................................................................................24

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Important Notes.
1. Earthing.
When using the supplied 24V PSU, Inception “0V” connections are connected to mains
earth. To avoid earth loops, ensure that all “0V” terminals on the controller, all LAN and
UniBus Modules and peripherals connected to these Modules are NOT connected to an
earth lug, the metal enclosure or any other earth connection.
Connecting 0V to Earth may create earth loops.
2. Installer User name, Password and PIN Code.
The Default User name/password for web access is installer/installer.
The Default Installer PIN Code is 01. These credentials must all be changed by the
Installer as soon as possible. i.e. As soon as commissioning commences. Note that a
timed lockout is applied after 3 failed login attempts to the web interface.
3. Sirens.
The Inception controller does not provide dedicated siren outputs for 8 Ohm horn speakers.
If connecting a siren to the controller, a piezo screamer or a siren device that includes a
built-in driver circuit must be connected to one of the 4 relay outputs. e.g. CSD-1003/CSD-
1008 screamers or CSD-1000/CSD-1004 Speaker/Siren combo units. See “Output Relays
(OUT1-4)” in the ‘WIRING DIAGRAMS’ section of this manual. Two dedicated outputs for 8
Ohm horn type siren speakers are provided on 8 Zone LAN Expander Modules.
4. End-of-line (EOL) Resistors.
The inputs on the Inception controller and expansion modules utilize dual end-of-line
resistors. The default EOL scheme uses 2k2 & 2k2 or 2k2 & 6k8 resistors. 4 alternate
EOL schemes are shown under “Zone Inputs” in the ‘WIRING’ section.
If Inception is replacing an existing system and the existing detectors are wired with a
single EOL scheme or a dual EOL scheme that is not supported, the EOL resistors in the
detectors will need to be changed.
See the schematic diagram and examples under “Zone Inputs” in the ‘WIRING DIAGRAMS’
section of this manual.
5. Reporting.
Inception does not provide an on-board dialer port for alarm reporting via PSTN.
Alarm reporting is currently provided by one of two methods:
a) SkyTunnel reporting. Built-in reporting via an internet connection.
b) T4000 Multipath-IP communicator. Multiple redundant 3G reporting paths in addition to
internet reporting.
See ‘Alarm Reporting’ in this manual for details.
6. LAN Expansion.
Expansion modules connected to the Inception controller via the RS485 system LAN, must
be connected using appropriate twisted-pair cable.
If Inception is replacing another product, any existing LAN wiring may only be used if it
meets the LAN cabling requirements described in the ‘LAN & Reader Ports’ section of this
manual.
7. Release Notes.
Inception Release Notes are published for every firmware release. Always read the latest
Release Notes for information on changes and enhancements.

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INTRODUCTION
The Inception controller is an integrated access control and intruder detection system featuring a
powerful built-in web server. No computer software is required. System configuration and
administration simply requires connecting to a network via Ethernet or Wi-Fi, and using any web
browser to navigate to Inception’s web page.
See the Quickstart Guide for connection details.
Features
•USB Connection for Wi-Fi option and/or Mulitpath-IP T4000 Alarm Communicator.
•Ethernet port for network connection and IP alarm communications via SkyTunnel .
•Tamper input for monitoring of the external enclosure.
•8 x Universal inputs for security detectors or door monitoring.
•Support for a variety of Input EOL schemes.
•12V DC power outputs for powering external security devices.
•LAN port for system expansion via RS-485.
•Reader port for connection of up to 8 x Inner Range SIFER or SIFER-Keypad readers.
•DC power input for connection to the Inception power supply.
•Battery connection for charging of a back-up battery.
•4 x Universal relay outputs for locks, alarm sounders, strobes or automation devices.
•Scan the QR code for quick setup of alarm monitoring via SkyTunnel.
•Comprehensive system status LED Indicators.
•‘Send All Possible Alarms’ and ‘Commissioning Report’ features to streamline
configuration of monitoring station account.
•Web interface and LCD Terminal text displays can be translated into other languages.
•High-level integrations with compatible 3rd party alarm communicator and automation
products.
NOTE: Inception Firmware. To ensure that all product features, system capacities, accessory
devices and compatible LAN expansion modules described in this manual are fully supported, check
that the Inception Controller has the latest firmware installed.

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System Capacities
Entity
Total
On-board Controller
With LAN Expansion
Areas
96†
Inputs
512
8
512
Outputs
512 #
4 *
512
Doors
128 # †
4 *
128
Lifts (V1.1.0 or later)
32
See V1.1.0 Release notes.
32
Lift Floors
512 #
4 *
512
SIFER Readers
256
8
256 (Up to 4 per SLAM)
Wiegand Readers
256 ‡
8 (Via 8 OSPD<>Wiegand Conv.)
254 ‡
Users
10,000 †
Events
250,000†
# Up to 512 Outputs can be programmed. Note that all types of ‘hardware outputs’ & ‘custom outputs’
count towards this total including door locks, DOTL, valid & invalid (for wiegand readers), lift floor
button enables, siren outputs, strobes, automation devices, etc.
* The Inception controller has 4 relay outputs in total. These can be used as lock relays for doors,
floor button enable contacts for lifts or general purpose dry contact outputs.
† Inception Firmware prior to V2.0.0 only supports 32 Doors and 2000 Users.
Inception Firmware prior to V3.1.1 only supports 50,000 Events.
Inception Firmware prior to V4.0 only supports 32 Areas.
‡256 Wiegand readers (In & Out Readers) requires a combination of up to 127 SLAMs (i.e. 1 per
door) and up to 8 OSDP<>Wiegand Converters.
Parts List
Main Parts
Inception Security Controller.
Installation manual (This document).
Inception Power Supply. 24V DC. 2.5A
Beginners Guide to Inner Range Systems.
IEC power cable. Right angle.
Inception Quickstart Guide
Accessory Kit (See below)
Inception User Manual
Accessory Kit contents
4 x Metal PCB Mounting Clip. M3.
3 x 2-way 5mm Screw Terminal.
4 x M3 x 25mm pan head screw.
4 x 3-way 5mm Screw Terminal.
4 x M3 brass spacer. 8mm.
3 x 4-way 5mm Screw Terminal.
Self-adhesive Hook & Loop tape, 50 x 25mm.
2 x 6-way 5mm Screw Terminal.
2 x Cable Ties 350 x 4.8mm.
2 x Female 6.3mm QC Connectors.
20 x 2k2 End-of-line Resistors.
Battery cable pair. 40cm. Red/Black.
4 x 1N4004 Diodes (for locks. *See note below)
Ethernet patch cable. 1m
NOTES:
* See “Output Relays (OUT1-4)” in the ‘WIRING DIAGRAMS’ section of this manual.

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Accessories List
Optional Accessories
Accessory Part Number
PS Current Required
Small Enclosure with Tamper Switch
995200
N/A
Medium Enclosure with Tamper Switch
995201I
N/A
Sealed Lead Acid Battery. e.g.
12V. 7AH –18AH
CSD P/N: CSD-1200 / CSD-1217
Atlas Gentech SKU: 50204/50208
N/A
Inception USB Wi-Fi Adapter
999030
25-40mA (See
‘Specifications’ section)
Inner Range SIFER Reader V1.5.0 or
later. (V1.16.0.14 or later recommended)
994720 (Standard)
994720MF (Multi-format)
75mA to 150mA (Depends
on LED configuration)
Inner Range SIFER-Keypad Reader.
994725 (Standard)
994725MF (Multi-format)
75mA to 165mA (Depends
on LED configuration)
Inner Range OSDP<>Wiegand Converter
994200
20mA(Idle) 35mA(Peak)
T4000 Security Communicator V2.1.4 or
later.
998530LT (Lite) 998530 (Std)
120mA
T4000 - Inception interface cable.
996797
N/A
Inception USB –RS232 Alarm
Communicator Interface Cable.
996798
Approx. 15mA
USB 12V Mini Hub
999032
20-40mA (See
‘Specifications’ section)
RS485 LAN/Reader Surge Diverter
995041
N/A
Integriti 3A battery-backed Power Supply
996091
N/A
Integriti 8A battery-backed Power Supply
996092
N/A
Replacement Power Supply (Australia)
999066AU
N/A
Compatible Expansion Modules
Part Number
Module f’ware
PS Current Required *
Elite LCD Terminal
995000ML
995000MLWH
Any
20mA (Idle)
45mA (In use)
EliteX Keypad
EliteX-SIFER Keypad
995400
995400SI
V3.0.13 or later.
Any
17mA (Idle) 50mA (Max)
72mA (Idle) 186mA (Max)
8-32 Zone LAN Expander Module
996005PCB&K
V3.0.1 or later
70mA (Idle)
110mA (Both Relays On)
Standard LAN Access Module (SLAM)
996012PCB&K
V4.0 or later
110mA (Idle)
175mA (Lock Relays On)
Paradox RF LAN Expander Module
995025
Any
65mA
Inovonics RF LAN Expander Module
996008
V1.1.0
115mA
UniBus 8 Zone Expander †
996500PCB&K
V1.0.3 or later
75mA
UniBus 8 Relay Expander †
996515PCB&K
V1.1.2 or later
45mA (Idle)
175mA (All Relays On)
UniBus 16 Floor Lift Interface Board †
996540PCB&K
Any
310mA (All Relays On)
LAN Ethernet Bridge
996088PCB&K
Any
60mA
NOTES:
* Does not include current required by detectors, sounders, readers, locks, LEDs and other peripheral devices
connected to these modules.
† UniBus expander boards can only be connected to an 8-32 Zone LAN Expander Module.

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INSTALLATION
Location and Housing
The installation environment should be maintained at a temperature of 0º to 50º Celsius and 15%
to 85% Relative humidity (non-condensing).
The Inception controller should be mounted in a metal tamper-protected enclosure. Powered
enclosures are available to provide power for additional LAN expansion modules mounted in the
same enclosure. Some of the Inner Range enclosure options compatible with Inception are:
•Small Enclosure 995200
•Medium Enclosure 995201I (Enc. only) / 995201PEI (3A PS)
•XLarge Enclosure 995203PEI (3A PS) / 995203PE8 (8A PS)
•Widebody and Rack-mount Enclosures. Refer to the Inner Range website.
Power Supply Options
The Inception controller has connections for an 18 to 24V DC Power Supply input and a 12V
Sealed Lead-Acid (SLA) Battery. These connections are labelled “DC IN” and “BATT” respectively
and allow two power supply options to be supported:
1. Power Supply & Battery (Recommended). The supplied 24V Power Supply is connected to
“DC IN” and a 12V SLA Battery is connected to “BATT”.A 7AH to 18AH Battery is required
depending on battery backup time required. See ‘Specifications’ section for guidance.
2. External Power Supply. Connect a battery-backed power supply with a nominal output of
12.8V to 14V DC to the “BATT” input. e.g. Integriti 3A or 8A Power Supply (see
‘Accessories List' for P/N) or a 3rd party battery-backed security system power supply. “DC
IN” must not be used.
Ensure that the power requirements do not exceed the power supply’s current limit.
Remember to allow for the current required by detectors and other devices connected to
the Inception controller and other devices that may be powered from the same supply.
Refer to the wiring diagrams and specifications later in this document for more details.
Service Mode
Inception provides a service mode which is enabled/disabled via the web interface or an LCD
Terminal. Service mode allows one or more of the functions listed below to be disabled during
installation & commissioning or when testing, service or maintenance is required.
Sirens
Alarm Reporting
Area Alarm Processing *
Door Feedback *
* V1.1.0 or later only.
In a new controller, service mode is enabled by default for an unlimited amount of time. Once
disabled, service mode can be enabled at any time for a limited period.
e.g. When needing to connect to Inception for onsite maintenance, the installer can enable Service
Mode from an LCD Terminal, open the controller cabinet and plug in a Wi-Fi Adapter for an access
point or an ethernet cable for direct connection to a laptop.
If using the web interface some additional features are provided.
•Enable: When enabling, the installer can select which functions to disable and the duration
of service mode (1 hour to 1 day).
•Update: While running, functions disabled can be updated & the duration timer re-started.
•Disable: When disabling, the installer can choose a ‘Delay Before Disable’ time so that
service mode will not be disabled instantly. e.g. The installer can disable service mode with

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a delay of 10 minutes allowing time for the Wi-Fi adapter or ethernet cable to be removed
and the cabinet secured before service mode actually ends.
•Current Status: Shows the functions disabled & the service mode expiry date & time.
To Enable or Disable Service Mode.
Operation
Web Browser
LCD Terminal
Enable
Or
Update
-Open ‘Service Mode’from the Dashboard or System Menu.
-Select ‘Enable Service Mode’ or ‘Update Service Mode’.
-Choose which functions to disable and the duration.
-Click on “Enable” or “Update”.
-Logon,
-Press [MENU] [7] [1],
-Press [ON] (Enables
for 8 Hours)
Disable
-Open ‘Service Mode’ from the Dashboard or System Menu.
-Select ‘Disable Service Mode’.
-If required, choose a ‘Delay Before Disable’ period.
-Click on ‘Disable’.
-Logon,
-Press [MENU] [7] [1],
-Press [OFF]
Wireless Devices
Inception supports the Integriti Inovonics RF LAN Expander and Concept Paradox RF LAN
Expander Modules that provide an interface for RF detection devices (e.g. PIR, smoke detector,
etc), general purpose transmitters (for reed switches, etc.) and wireless remote fobs.
When RF transmitter activity is saved to the Inception review log, a signal strength value is
included in the message. This allows the installer to assess the relative signal strength of different
receiver and/or transmitter locations and the effective range of portable transmitters such as
remote fobs.
Note that the signal strength value for portable transmitters (RF fobs) is only available in the
Inception firmware release V2.0.2 or later.

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Installation Procedure
1. Install the controller in the enclosure. Fit the metal PCB mounting clips into 4 holes in the
mounting plate or chassis that align with the mounting holes in the corners of the controller
case. Position the controller on the standoffs and secure with the four 25mm M3 screws.
2. The installation kit also provides four threaded brass standoffs. These can be used to raise
the position of the mounting plate or the controller if necessary. e.g. When the controller is
installed in the Small Enclosure with a T4000 Communicator, the Inception controller needs
to be raised to provide access to the USB and Ethernet connectors.
3. With no power or batteries connected to any device, install all other system components
and the system wiring according to the instructions in this manual and other relevant
installation manuals.
4. Before applying power to any device, check all power supply connections and outputs for
short circuits.
5. Power up the system and check the LEDs on the controller. Initially the POWER LED will
come ON, then after a pause of approximately 20 seconds the other LEDs will light in
sequence. When this boot sequence is complete, the SYSTEM LED will flash green to
indicate the controller is running. The other LEDs will indicate the current state/condition of
their respective operations. See the table on the following page.
6. Referring to the Inception Quickstart guide, establish your browser connection and proceed
with testing, programming and commissioning the system. The browser provides a
“Commissioning Checklist” and details of programming options via info buttons to assist
in this process.
7. The supported web browsers for Inception are:
Chrome; Firefox; Safari; Opera; Microsoft Edge;
Android; iPad/iPhone; Internet Explorer 9 or later.
NOTE: Inception firmware 2.0.0 does not support Internet Explorer or older iOS browsers.
Firmware prior to V2.0.0 or from 2.0.2 onwards, does support these browsers; however it is
recommended to use a more up-to-date browser.
8. When programming and commissioning of the system is complete, and whenever
programming changes are made, use the browser to create a backup of the Inception
controller database. Use the “Backup Database”option in the Backup/Restore section of
the System options. IMPORTANT NOTE: Unlike traditional commissioning software
programs, the inception browser does not automatically save a copy of the controller
database on the PC. You must use the “Backup Database” feature to ensure that a copy of
the controller programming is saved.

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LED Status Indicators
The Inception controller has 11 status LED’s to quickly identify the current operational status.
LED
LED State
Meaning
POWER
OFF
No DC IN connected. (Mains not present)
ON Green
DC IN connected (Mains power present)
and within nominal voltage range.
Flash 2 Seconds (80% duty cycle)
Battery is present and in nominal voltage
range, and battery test is in progress.
Flash 0.4 Second (50% duty cycle)
DC IN is outside nominal voltage range (too
high or too low)
Flash 1 second (10% duty cycle)
Internal problem. Return for repair.
BATTERY
OFF
No battery connected.
ON Green
Battery connected, within nominal voltage
range and no battery test in progress.
Flash 2 Seconds (80% duty cycle)
Battery is present and in nominal voltage
range, and battery test is in progress.
Flash 0.4 Second (50% duty cycle)
Battery is outside nominal voltage range
(too high or too low)
Flash 1 second (10% duty cycle)
Internal problem. Return for repair.
SYSTEM
Flashing Green
Inception controller is running.
ON Red
One or more of the power supply outputs
(VOUT) is shorted. Note that the green
LED remains flashing which results in an
alternating red & orange pattern.
SKYTUNNEL
ON Green
SkyTunnel connection is established.
ETHERNET
ON Green
An Ethernet cable is connected and
Inception has an IP address.
ALARMS
ON Red
There are one or more Alarms in the queue
to be sent to a monitoring station.
WIFI
OFF
No Wi-Fi module present, or Inception not
configured to use Wi-Fi.
ON Green
Wi-Fi module present, and Inception is on
Hotspot (Access point) mode.
Or, Wi-Fi module present, and Inception is
connected to a local Wi-Fi network.
Flashing Green
Wi-Fi module present. Inception unable to
connect to a local Wi-Fi network.
OUT 1
ON Green
OUT 1 is On (i.e. COM & NO connected)
OUT 2
ON Green
OUT 2 is On
OUT 3
ON Green
OUT 3 is On
OUT 4
ON Green
OUT 4 is On