Kaba MIFARE User manual

Compact Reader MIFARE
Compact Reader LEGIC
Technical Manual
Doc. No. k4evo707en-2012-07

Kaba AG
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Kaba AG
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© Copyright 2012 Kaba AG, Rümlang and Wetzikon. All rights reserved.
Publication: 06/2012
Doc. No. k4evo707en-2012-07

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1About this document..................................................................................7
1.1 Conventions .................................................................................................8
1.2 Indicators for the different firmware options.................................................8
1.3 Validity..........................................................................................................8
1.4 Supplementary documents ..........................................................................9
1.5 Document availability ...................................................................................9
1.6 Revision notification .....................................................................................9
1.7 Abbreviations/Definitions of terms..............................................................10
2Device description....................................................................................11
2.1 Structure.....................................................................................................11
2.2 Overview of system solutions MIFARE/LEGIC ..........................................12
2.3 MIFARE/LEGIC module .............................................................................13
2.3.1 Anti-collision (several badges in the field)..................................................13
2.3.2 Overview of supported RFID technologies with possible media applications13
2.3.3 Launching Compact Reader LEGIC (issuing write authorization) .............14
2.4 Reading and writing properties ..................................................................14
2.4.1 Distance between antenna.........................................................................14
2.4.2 Compact Reader distance - metal bodies..................................................15
2.4.3 Antenna adaptation ....................................................................................15
2.4.4 Typical maximum reading distances with Compact Reader MIFARE .......15
2.4.5 Typical maximum reading distances with Compact Reader LEGIC ..........15
2.4.6 Reading and writing distance in the case of direct mounting on metal surfaces
....................................................................................................................15
2.5 Connections ...............................................................................................16
2.5.1 Overview of pin assignment .......................................................................16
2.5.2 Power supply (7) ........................................................................................17
2.5.3 Output OUT (4)...........................................................................................17
2.5.4 Connecting the tamper switch (6) ..............................................................17
2.5.5 Inputs IN1 and IN2 (5) ................................................................................18
2.5.6 RS-485 interface (3) ...................................................................................19
2.5.7 Connecting electric strike ...........................................................................19
2.6 Technical data ............................................................................................20
2.6.1 Dimension drawing.....................................................................................21
2.7 Conformity ..................................................................................................21
3Mounting with installation instructions..................................................22
3.1 Mounting Compact Reader ........................................................................22
3.2 Permissible cable lengths and types..........................................................23
3.2.1 RS-485 connection and power supply .......................................................23
3.3 Grounding concept.....................................................................................24
3.3.1 Power supply..............................................................................................24
3.3.2 Communication connections ......................................................................24
3.4 Installation instructions for the power supply .............................................24
3.4.1 Central power supply .................................................................................24
3.4.2 Local power supply.....................................................................................24
3.5 Installation instructions for the communication connections ......................25
3.5.1 RS-485 cabling...........................................................................................25

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4Online operation with firmware option Access Manager .....................27
4.1 Topology.....................................................................................................27
4.2 Functions with firmware option Access Manager.......................................28
4.2.1 Putting the standalone access control into operation (without host system)29
4.2.2 Electric strike operating mode ....................................................................30
4.2.3 System requirements .................................................................................30
4.3 MIFARE/LEGIC module .............................................................................31
4.3.1 Supported RFID technologies with possible media applications ...............31
4.4 Configuration with firmware option Access Manager.................................32
4.4.1 Changing the settings.................................................................................32
4.4.2 Overview of DIP switches...........................................................................32
4.4.3 RS-485 interface ........................................................................................33
4.4.4 Addressing the Compact Reader ...............................................................33
4.4.5 Inputs IN1 and IN2 .....................................................................................34
4.5 Factory reset or firmware update with DIP switch 6...................................34
4.6 Antenna adaptation ....................................................................................35
4.7 LED display ................................................................................................35
4.8 Putting into operation using the checklist...................................................36
4.8.1 Mounting and connection ...........................................................................36
4.8.2 Configuring .................................................................................................36
4.8.3 Parameterizing (online) ..............................................................................36
4.8.4 Putting the Compact Reader into operation ...............................................36
4.9 Maintenance...............................................................................................37
4.9.1 Restart ........................................................................................................37
4.9.2 Factory reset...............................................................................................37
4.9.3 Firmware / LEGIC OS update ....................................................................38
4.9.4 Cross upgrade............................................................................................40
5Online operation with firmware option cDML........................................41
5.1 Topology.....................................................................................................41
5.2 Functionalities with firmware option cDML.................................................42
5.2.1 Electric strike operating mode ....................................................................43
5.2.2 System requirements .................................................................................43
5.3 LEGIC module............................................................................................44
5.3.1 Supported RFID technologies with possible media applications ...............44
5.4 Configuration with firmware option cDML ..................................................45
5.4.1 Changing the settings.................................................................................45
5.4.2 Overview of DIP switches...........................................................................45
5.4.3 RS-485 interface ........................................................................................46
5.4.4 Addressing the Compact Reader ...............................................................46
5.4.5 Inputs IN1 and IN2 .....................................................................................47
5.5 Factory reset or firmware update with DIP switch 6...................................47
5.6 Antenna adaptation ....................................................................................48
5.7 LED display ................................................................................................48
5.8 Putting into operation using the checklist...................................................49
5.8.1 Mounting and connection ...........................................................................49
5.8.2 Configuring .................................................................................................49
5.8.3 Parameterizing (online) ..............................................................................49
5.8.4 Putting the Compact Reader into operation ...............................................49
5.9 Maintenance...............................................................................................50
5.9.1 Restart ........................................................................................................50
5.9.2 Factory reset...............................................................................................50
5.9.3 Firmware update ........................................................................................51

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5.9.4 Cross upgrade............................................................................................52
6Online operation with firmware option Subterminal .............................53
6.1 Topology.....................................................................................................53
6.2 Functionalities with firmware option Subterminal.......................................53
6.2.1 System requirements .................................................................................53
6.3 MIFARE/LEGIC module .............................................................................54
6.3.1 Supported RFID technologies with possible media applications ...............54
6.4 Configuration with firmware option Subterminal ........................................55
6.4.1 Changing the settings ................................................................................55
6.4.2 Overview of DIP switches ..........................................................................56
6.4.3 Addressing the Compact Reader ...............................................................56
6.4.4 Connection and configuration ....................................................................57
6.5 Putting into operation .................................................................................57
6.6 LED display ................................................................................................58
6.7 Maintenance...............................................................................................58
6.7.1 Cold start ....................................................................................................58
6.7.2 Firmware / LEGIC OS update ....................................................................59
6.7.3 Cross upgrade............................................................................................60
7Standalone operation with firmware option E300 V4 ............................61
7.1 Topology.....................................................................................................61
7.2 Functionalities with firmware option E300 V4 ............................................62
7.2.1 Operation as validation actuator ................................................................63
7.2.2 Electric strike operating mode....................................................................63
7.3 MIFARE/LEGIC module .............................................................................65
7.3.1 Supported RFID technologies with possible media applications ...............65
7.4 Configuration with firmware option E300 V4..............................................66
7.4.1 Changing the settings ................................................................................66
7.4.2 Overview of DIP switches ..........................................................................66
7.4.3 Choosing the mode ....................................................................................67
7.4.4 Input IN1 (s-module)...................................................................................68
7.4.5 Output OUT ................................................................................................68
7.4.6 Electric strike connection ...........................................................................68
7.5 INI reset or firmware update with DIP switch 6 ..........................................69
7.6 Antenna adaptation ....................................................................................69
7.7 LED display ................................................................................................69
7.8 Putting into operation using the checklist...................................................70
7.8.1 Mounting and connection ...........................................................................70
7.8.2 Configuring .................................................................................................70
7.8.3 Putting the Compact Reader (control unit) into operation..........................70
7.9 Maintenance...............................................................................................71
7.9.1 Restart........................................................................................................71
7.9.2 INI reset......................................................................................................71
7.9.3 Firmware / LEGIC OS update ....................................................................73
7.9.4 Setting/refreshing the configuration ...........................................................75
7.9.5 Crossgrade.................................................................................................75

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8Standalone operation with firmware option N/T/U300 V3.....................76
8.1 Functions with Firmware Option N/T/U300 V3...........................................76
8.2 LEGIC module............................................................................................76
8.3 Choosing the mode ....................................................................................77
8.4 Maintenance...............................................................................................77
8.4.1 Programming with the programmer 1364...................................................77
8.4.2 INI reset ......................................................................................................77
8.4.3 Firmware update ........................................................................................78
8.4.4 Upgrade / downgrade (crossgrade) ...........................................................78
9Error correction........................................................................................79
9.1 During installation.......................................................................................79
9.1.1 The Compact Reader is not recognized by the host system .....................79
9.1.2 The Compact Reader does not read correctly ...........................................79
9.2 During operation.........................................................................................79
9.2.1 The Compact Reader is not or is only temporarily recognized by the host
system ........................................................................................................79
9.2.2 The Compact Reader does not read correctly ...........................................79
9.2.3 Time-related sequence of the access point control system is not correct .79
10 Dismantling and disposal........................................................................80
10.1 General information....................................................................................80
10.2 Dismantling.................................................................................................80
10.3 Disposal......................................................................................................80
11 Annexes.....................................................................................................81
11.1 Conformity of Compact Reader MIFARE/Compact Reader LEGIC...........81
11.1.1 General.......................................................................................................81
11.1.2 Intended usage...........................................................................................81
11.1.3 Standards and guidelines...........................................................................82
11.1.4 Declaration of conformity............................................................................82
11.1.5 Device mark................................................................................................82
11.1.6 Manufacturer ..............................................................................................82

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1 About this document
This document describes the basic functions, mounting, installation, configuration, putting into
operation, and maintenance work associated with the Compact Readers MIFARE/LEGIC. By
consistently observing the instructions, you can ensure that the product is used correctly and safely.
The Compact Readers MIFARE/LEGIC are used in a wide range of Kaba system solutions. The
only differences are the particular firmware options for the corresponding applications. Given the
different firmware options, some individual functionality may differ.
The table below provides an overview of the different firmware options and the chapters they can
be found in.
See also Chapter 2.2 Overview of system solutions MIFARE/LEGIC, Page 12

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1.1 Conventions
The Compact Reader MIFARE/LEGIC is also referred to as follows in other instructions:
Kaba B-web 91 10 (B-COMM)
Kaba Compact Reader (Kaba evolo)
IMPORTANT
This document is only valid in combination with the TM_Info, which has to be read and understood.
This applies in particular to:
Safety regulations
Target groups and their qualifications
Unless expressly stated otherwise, the term Compact Reader refers to the Compact Reader
MIFARE and Compact Reader LEGIC
1.2 Indicators for the different firmware options
IMPORTANT
The firmware may only be updated by authorized and trained sales partners (see specific chapters).
Significance of the firmware release number
M
A MIFARE
LEGIC
RC
A
RCB
RCC
RCE
Compact Reader with firmware option E300 V4 or N/T/U300 V3
Compact Reader with firmware option Access Manager
Compact Reader with firmware option Subterminal
Compact Reader with firmware option cDML (AMC/II)
01.00
41.00
31.00
Version e.g. for Option Access Manager
Version example for Kaba evolo E300 V4
Version example for Kaba elolegic N/T/U300 V3
R Final and released version
A Subversion
_
Reserve
1.3 Validity
The information in this document is valid as of the following firmware releases:
MIFARE:
Online with firmware option Access Manager MRCB01.00Rx
Online with firmware option Subterminal MRCC01.00Rx
Standalone with firmware option E300 V4 MRCA41.00Rx
LEGIC:
Online with firmware option Access Manager ARCB01.00Rx
Online with firmware option cDML ARCE01.00Rx
Online with firmware option Subterminal ARCC01.00Rx
Standalone with firmware option E300 V4 ARCA41.00Rx
Standalone with firmware option N/T/U300 V3 ARCA31.00Rx

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1.4 Supplementary documents
Article number Name Availability
TM_Info_V0x Generally valid information
TM_Access_Manager Access manager - Technical Manual
http://ftp.kaba.com/ExosDownload
Kaba portal AC in some cases
RM_Access_Manager Access manager - Reference Manual
PGL_Subject_Kabaexos_9300 Planning guidelines based on the subject concerned
(e.g., media)
Internal online help and
CM_Kaba_Media_Manager
Kaba Media Manager
Configuration Manual for media
CM_ARIOS_Kabaexos_9300 Basic information for putting Kaba exos 9300 into
operation
Kaba exos online help Parameter setting, various door configurations with
associated time-based diagrams
04042169 B-web 93 00 manual
04042191 B-Client HR10 manual
https://portal.kaba.biz/de *104037204 B-COMM Java manual
k1evo801de-xx Kaba Programmer 1460 User Manual
*1 Registered users access this site via their own account,
other users via the following guest account:
Customer number: (leave blank)
User name: [email protected]
Password: k5s-7smq
Kaba Portal AC
1.5 Document availability
All documents are stored on the Kaba Access Control Portal portal.kaba.biz in the section
Online/Kaba exos 9300.
This document is stored in the portal portal.kaba.biz in the section:
Online/Kaba exos 9300/Hardware\Manuals\70120_Reader
And on the FTP server ftp://ftp.kaba.com/ExosDownloadin the following directories:
As a PDF file:
000_Content_Portal_AC\Online\Kaba exos 9300\Hardware\Manuals\70120_Reader
As a Word document:
110_ResourcesProductDocumentation_Kabaexos\Deutsch\70000_OnlineKomponenten\
70120_Leser
1.6 Revision notification
The most important changes which this manual has undergone since the last issue are listed below:
V
ersion numbe
r
Edition Brief description
TM_Compact_Reader_V01 02/2012 Modification to documentation and integration of LEGIC
TM_Remote_Reader_V02 06/2012 Integration of LEGIC V3 (Chapter 8), Putting the
standalone access control into operation (Chapter 4.2.1)

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1.7 Abbreviations/Definitions of terms
Abbreviation Term
Host Host system
KCP Kaba Communication Protocol (RS-485)
BPA/9 Subset Protocol for Subterminal communication via RS-485
BPA = Benzing Protocol Asynchronous
Control unit Access manager or B-web terminal
KMM Kaba Media Manager
Restart Reset with firmware option E300 V4 or N/T/U300 V3
Warm start with firmware option Subterminal
Factory reset INI reset with firmware option E300 V4 or N/T/U300 V3
Cold start with firmware option Subterminal
Remote reader Remote Reader MIFARE (RR-M) or Remote Reader LEGIC (RR-L)
Access manager Access Manager MIFARE (AM-M) or Access Manager LEGIC (AM-L)
Compact Reader Compact Reader MIFARE (CR-M) or Compact Reader LEGIC (CR-L)
Programmer Kaba Programmer 1460 or Kaba Programmer 1364
Standalone V4 CardLink 1.1 (actuator status, media traceback)
Standalone with firmware option E300 V4 (Kaba evolo)
Programmer 1460
Standalone V3 CardLink 1.0 (actuator status)
Standalone with firmware option N/T/U300 (Kaba elolegic)
Programmer 1364