Iron logic Z-2 BASE User manual

1. OVERVIEW
Z-2 BASE Computer Adapter is a multifunctional device serving the following purposes:
- Programming of standalone controllers Z-5R, Matrix-II K by loading the keys/cards database
from a PC directly to controller memory via a special socket, or storing that database from
controller memory to a PC.
- Saving the keys/cards database from a PC into a DS1996L-compliant key, for further copying
into Z-5R or Matrix-II K controllers at the customer's site, and from customer's site to a
DS1996L-compliant key to a PC).
- Connecting any card standard reader (EM-Marine, Mifare, HID etc.) to a PC via iButton
(Dallas Touch Memory) or Wiegand protocol, -- so that card serial numbers can be fed into the
PC. A built-in 12 V DC voltage converter providing up to 150 mA current allows powering the
connected reader right from this adapter, without a need for a power converter. It is also
possible to control the indication on a connected reader by commands from the PC.
- Connecting to a PC via keyboard emulation protocol (USB-HID) to enter the acquired serial
numbers in a specified text format, as if from a standard keyboard. (Custom firmware version
required).
- Connecting to an external controller via a card reader emulation (iButton or Wiegand
protocols), to transmit acquired cards/keys serial numbers to that controller by commands from
a PC.
- Most of the listed above tasks are solved by the BaseZ5R software, available FREE from
http://www.ironlogic.
Because the adapter draws quite significant current from a PC USB port, we recommend to connect
with the cable supplied with device. Work with other cables is not guaranteed.
Before initial power-on, please download drivers from http://www.ironlogic. and unpack them to
a folder of your choice.
Connect the adapter to a PC USB port, wait for system requesting a driver location and point it to the
folder with unpacked driver files.
After the driver is installed, Device Manager will list another COM port. This confirms that the
installation was correct.
Features of this device are defined by the firmware downloaded into it and control software for PC.
Useful information about working with this adapter can be found on the manufacturer's website at
http://www.ironlogic.
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2. INITIAL POWER-ON
Z-2 BASE www.ironlogic.me
Z-2 BASE
User Manual
Adapter for standalone controllers and readers programming using PC
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3. SPECIFICATIONS
4. TERMINALS PURPOSE
Computer Interface: .......................................................................USB 2.0 (CDC/HID)
Max. distance from a PC: .....................................................................................1.8 m.
Consumption current from a USB port: ..............................................................100 mA.
Consumption current with reader attached: ....................................................≤ 450 mA.
Maximum allowed consumption current from a 12 V converter: .........................150 mA.
Supported protocols: ......................................................................... iButton, Wiegand.
Bit width of Wiegand protocol: ...............................................................................Auto.
Casing material: .................................................................................................Plastic.
Dimensions, mm: .......................................................................................64 x 64 x 19.
Gross weight: .......................................................................................................150 g.
Device dimensions are presented in Figure:
64
64
19
58
58
5
+12V Power output for external devices
GND Ground, power (-)
DAT A 0 iButton DATА0 for Wiegand
DAT A 1 iButton DATA1 for Wiegand
LED G Green LED ex ternal c ontrol
by c omm ands from PC
LED R Red LED external control
by c omm ands from PC
BEEP Buzzer ex ternal control
by c omm ands from PC
POWER
Managed +12 V output to power
external devices by com mands
from PC
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+5V
Flashing green LED m eans that
the dev ice is powered f rom a
USB port and operating normally.
+12V Red LED denotes the correct
+12 V conv erter operation.
POWER Red LED denotes that +12 V is
being fed to POW ER output.
5. VISUAL INDICATION
6. COM-Port EMULATION OPERATION
Note:
COM port settings:
- Baud rate: 19,200 baud
- Data bits: 8
- Parity bits: None
- Stop bits: 1
- Flow control: None
ASCII commands:
Control commands may change if the firmware is changed.
IAdapter Information.
RiButton™ Card R e-read.
A и Z Set and Clear +12 V on POWER
output.
S и X Set Low (0 V) and High (+5 V)
lev els of BEEP signal.
D и C Set Low (0 V) and High (+5 V)
lev els of LED R signal.
F и V Set Low (0 V) and High (+5 V)
lev els of LED G signal.
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7. PROGRAMMING VIA SOCKET 1
CONNECTOR
7.1. Connecting a Z-5R.
To work directly with standalone controllers'
memory, this adapter has a connector called
Socket 1. The Socket 1 connector provides power
to the connected controller and enables the data
interchange with its memory by means of BaseZ5R
software.
The Socket 1 terminals have a life of about 200
connections. Best practice is to fit an additional
connector to the Socket 1, or use it only when it is
impossible to program the controller via DATA0 and
GND terminals.
Both Z-5R and Matrix-II K controllers have a
symmetric service pin connector for adapter
connection via Socket 1.
The Figure shows how to connect a Z-5R controller
to this adapter. Connection is possible at any time.
Z-2 BASE
5
Socket 1
Z-5R
pin
connector
Matrix II K
5
Z-5R
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7.2. Connecting a Matrix-II K.
7.3. Working with a DS1996L-compliant Key
The Figure shows how to connect a Matrix-II K
controller to this adapter. Connection is possible at
any time.
To work with a DS1996L-compliant key, connect a
contactor as shown on this Figure. Information
interchange with the key requires the BaseZ-5R
software.
Matrix II K
5
5
8. CONNECTING A READER
The adapter allows connecting a reader and using it to feed card serial numbers into a PC.
Connection is done to the terminals. Terminals with the same name are internally joined within the
adapter and allow connection to any of them.
The reader can be powered by the adapter if its maximum consumption current does not exceed
150 mA. The adapter also automatically detects reader connection protocol iButton™ or Wiegand
(whose bit width is auto-detected, too).
Information about successfully acquired codes is transmitted into a COM port in a specified text-
based format, which can be set by Format.exe utility found in the drivers distribution archive.
Aconnected reader does not preclude normal Socket 1 operation. This means it is possible to make
any exotic card type reader into desktop-based.
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8.1. Via Wiegand protocol
8.2. Via iButton protocol
8.3. Controlling LEDs and sound
8.4. Controlling reader power
Here is an example of how to connect a reader via
Wiegand protocol. The reader is powered from the
adapter. When a code is transmitted (once) by the
adapter, its check bits are verified to decide if
transmission went OK.
The figure below shows an example of how to
connect a reader via iButton protocol. When the
adapter detects the PRESENCE signal from the
reader on iButton bus, the card code is read three
times in a row by “Read ROM” (0x33) command. If all
three reading results are the same, the code is
deemed to be successfully acquired.
If corresponding signals are connected to the
adapter (as per the Figure below), it becomes
possible to manage the reader audial and visual
indication by COM port commands (as per p.4
above).
All indication control signals have 5 V level.
When reader power is connected to POWER
terminal, it becomes possible to turn it on and off by
the COM port commands. (as per p.4 above).
Please remember that maximum total current of all
12 V devices, including those connected to POWER
terminal, cannot exceed 150 mA.
+12
LED G
BEEP
LED R
DATA 1
GND
DATA 0
5
MATRIX-II EH
+12
GND
DATA 0
5
MATRIX-II
5
+12
LED G
BEEP
LED R
DATA 1
GND
DATA 0
MATRIX-II EH
+12
LED G
BEEP
LED R
DATA 1
GND
DATA 0
5
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9. CONNECTING IN KEYBOARD EMULATION MODE
10. CONNECTING IN READER EMULATION MODE
To set an adapter into keyboard emulation mode, use Prg_RDAII.exe software to load
USB_HID_Vxx.rom custom ROM into the adapter. The necessary files are located in the drivers
distribution archive.
When the custom firmware has been flashed, the PC operating system detects a new keyboard.
Typically, to get information via COM Port, an application had to open it as an additional device
and handle the data on its own. With keyboard emulation, the transferred information gets
uploaded into operating system's keyboard buffer without using COM ports just like typing on a
standard keyboard.
With a reader connected like that, an acquired card number can be automatically transferred
straight into any application (such as Excel, Word, a browser etc.).
This method enables to enter card codes directly into active field of ACS software which does
not support reader connections via a virtual COM port, or when working on a remote terminal.
Also, this method enables converting any external card reader into a desktop-based one.
Note: The described below features are additional, and full operational compatibility with other
devices is not guaranteed.
For example, under control of external software, the adapter can emulate a reader connected via
iButton or Wiegand. This allows using a PC to initialise the memory of standalone controllers which
lack the direct memory write capability.
Another example is using this adapter in a car park ACS. External automatic number plates
recognition (ANPR) software is running on a PC with a connected video camera. The codes
corresponding to car number plates are transferred by this adapter via iButton or Wiegand
protocol straight into the controller operating the exit barrier.
More examples can be found on this adapter webpage at http://www.ironlogic. .me
An example of adapter connection to a controller in the reader emulation mode via iButton
protocol is shown at the figure below.
LED
DALLAS
BUTTON
LOCK
GROUND
DOOR
5
Z-5R
+12
GROUND
BEEP
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11. MOUNTING
12. PACKAGE CONTENTS.
13. OPERATIONAL CONDITIONS
1 . LIMITED WARRANTY4
The adapter is designed for mobile use. In case where fixed use is required, e.g. if a reader is to be
connected to it, the mounting box coming with the adapter, allows mounting the adapter on a flat
surface. There are holes at the bottom of the mounting box for that purpose.
The adapter PCB compact size allows even installing it inside another external reader casing. In this
case, however, please ensure that USB cable connector is somehow fixed in place, as there are no
mounting bits provided for it.
Z-2 BASEAdapter 1
USBAB cable 1
Mounting box 1
Recommended air temperature: 5…40°C.
Humidity: ≤ 80% at 25°C.
If operational conditions are differing from described above, device specifications can deviate
from specified values.
The controller is to be operated in absence of: precipitation, direct sunlight, sand, dust, water
condensation.
This device is covered by a limited warranty for 24 months from the date of sale.
The warranty becomes void if:
- This Manual is not followed;
- Device has physical damage;
- Device has visible traces of exposure to moisture and aggressive chemicals;
- Device circuits have visible traces of being tampered with by unauthorised parties.
Under active warranty, the Manufacturer will repair the device or replace any broken parts, FREE of
charge, if the fault is caused by manufacturing defect.
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The symbol of crossed-throught waste bin on wheels means that the product
must be disposed of at f separate collection point. This also applies to the product
and all accessories marked with this symbol. Products labeled as such must not
be disposed of with normal household waste, but should be taken to a collection
point for recycling electrical and electronic equipment. Recycling helps to reduce
the consumption of raw materials, thus protecting the environment.

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15. IRONLOGIC CONTACTS
Headquarters:
Development and production:
Authorized representative in the European Union:
RF Enabled ID Limited
34 Ely Place, London, EC1N 6TD, UK
E-mail: [email protected]
AVS LLC
7, Bobruiskaya street, Saint-Petersburg, 195009, Russian Federation
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: [phone]
www.ironlogic.ru
SIA IRONLOGIC
79A, Slokas iela, LV-1007, Riga, Latvia
E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]
Phone: [phone]
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