Mircom TX3 Series User manual

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TX3 Series
TX3-CX CARD ACCESS SYSTEM
Installation and Operation Manual

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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
1 Welcome 7
1.1 Introducing the TX3-CX Card Access System 8
1.2 Applications 8
1.2.1 Wiegand interface 8
1.2.2 Card Access System 9
1.3 Configurable Features 9
1.3.1 PC Configurator Software 9
1.4 Installer Responsibilities 10
1.4.1 PC Requirements 10
1.5 Network Setup 10
1.6 About This Manual 13
1.6.1 Version Control 13
1.6.2 Additional Documentation 14
1.6.3 Key Terms 14
1.7 Contact Us 14
1.7.1 General Inquiries 15
1.7.2 Customer Service 15
1.7.3 Website 15
1.7.4 Email 15
1.7.5 Technical Support 15
2 Configurable Features 17
2.1 Inputs 18
2.1.1 Request to exit for reader A or B 18
2.1.2 Door sense for reader A or B 18
2.2 Correlation 19
2.2.1 Assigning events to access points 19
2.2.2 Events 19
2.2.3 Actions 19
2.2.4 Panels 20
2.2.5 Output 20
2.2.6 Duration 20
2.2.7 Schedule 20
2.3 Access Criteria 20
2.3.1 Lock / Unlock 21
2.3.2 High security 22
2.3.3 PC decision required 22
2.3.4 Facility code mode 22
2.3.5 Card + PIN 23
2.3.6 Anti-passback 23
2.3.7 Temporary card 23
2.3.8 Interlock 23
2.3.9 Access level 23
2.3.10 Controller options 24
2.3.11 Access point options 24
2.3.12 Card options 26

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2.4 Timers 27
2.4.1 Timer schedule 27
2.4.2 Unlock time 27
2.4.3 Extended unlock time 27
2.4.4 Anti-passback 27
2.4.5 Door held open warning 28
2.4.6 Door held open alarm 28
2.5 Schedules 28
2.6 Holidays 29
2.7 System Status 29
2.7.1 Common trouble 29
2.7.2 Common alarm 29
3 Installation and Setup 31
3.1 Grounding the Card Access System 32
3.2 Installing the Controller and Components 32
3.2.1 Optional Components 32
3.2.2 Installing the Card Access Controller 33
3.2.3 Installing the thermal kit 33
3.2.4 Installing the tamper switch 33
3.2.5 Installing the modem 33
3.2.6 Installing the IP Module 34
3.2.7 Installing the MD-993 module 35
3.3 Controller Board Description 36
3.3.1 Controller Panel LEDs 36
3.3.2 Controller Board Components 36
3.3.3 Power Supply 38
3.3.4 ON/OFF Switch and Battery Back-up 38
3.3.5 RS-485 39
3.3.6 USB Port 39
3.4 Connecting the Inputs 39
3.4.1 Inputs 1 to 8 40
3.4.2 Request to Exit 41
3.4.3 Door sense 41
3.4.4 General purpose input 41
3.4.5 Active state 41
3.4.6 Supervision requirement 41
3.4.7 Alarm Delay 43
3.5 Connecting the Outputs 43
3.5.1 Specific functions 43
3.5.2 Active state 44
3.5.3 Outputs 1 to 6 44
3.5.4 Outputs 7 and 8 45
3.6 Connecting the Card Reader 45
3.6.1 Card Reader Requirements 45
3.6.2 Card Reader Connection 46
3.6.3 Card Reader Status LEDs 47
3.6.4 Card Reader Beeper 47
3.7 Setting DIP Switches SW2 47
3.8 Setting Jumpers 51

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3.9 Turning on the Controller 52
3.9.1 Default Configuration Values 52
3.10 Updating Firmware 52
3.10.1 Firmware Version Control 53
3.11 Beginning Configuration 53
Warranty & Warning Information 55
Special Notices 58

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List of Figures
Figure 1 Basic Card Access System 10
Figure 2 Card Access System using an RS-485 network 11
Figure 3 Card Access System using an ethernet TCP/IP network. Controllers connected
to an ethernet network are Master Nodes. 11
Figure 4 Card Access System using both ethernet and RS-485 networks 12
Figure 5 Controller Back Cover Dimensions and Optional Component Location 32
Figure 6 Modem Board Location 34
Figure 7 IP Module Board Location 35
Figure 8 MD-993 Module 35
Figure 9 Controller Board Connection Locations 37
Figure 10 Power Supply 38
Figure 11 Controller Board Battery Wiring 38
Figure 12 RS-485 Connections 39
Figure 13 Controller Board Input Terminals 40
Figure 14 Input Terminal Sample Connections 40
Figure 15 Input - Supervised for Open 42
Figure 16 Input - Supervised for Short 42
Figure 17 Input - Supervised for Open and Short 43
Figure 18 Controller Output Terminal Sample Connections 44
Figure 19 Outputs 7 and 8 Sample Connections 45
Figure 20 Card Reader Connections 46
Figure 21 Controller Board Card Reader Connectors 46
Figure 22 Location of Jumpers JW1 to JW5 and Switches SW1 and SW2 51

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1 Welcome
This manual provides information about the installation and operation of the
TX3-CX Card Access System, and must be read in its entirety before beginning
any installation work.
Installation must be performed by a qualified technician and must adhere to the
standards and special notices set by the local regulatory bodies.
Note: Mircom periodically updates panel firmware and Configurator
Software to add features and correct any minor inconsistencies.
For information about the latest firmware or software visit the
Mircom website at www.mircom.com.
For warranty and special notices information see the Warranty and Special
Notices chapter on page 55.
Warning: The Card Access System must be grounded by a qualified
electrician. An improperly grounded unit can result in
equipment malfunction and electrical shock.
This chapter explains
• The TX3-CX Card Access System
• Applications
• Configurable Features
• Installer Responsibilities
•Setup

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1.1 Introducing the TX3-CX Card Access System
The TX3-CX Card Access System is part of the Mircom suite of products that
provide building ready monitoring, control and integrated security solutions for
use in the high end multi-tenant residential market.
The Card Access System addresses the need within today’s high end multi-tenant
residential market for an easy-to-use tenant access system and an easy-to-use
configuration utility.
This manual provides the technician with information about the installation and
configuration of the Card Access System and explains how to configure various
components for a new system, including the modification of an existing system.
1.2 Applications
Mircom's Card Access System consists of a controller, two card readers and
configuration software. The controller can accept at the same time, a
combination of card readers with the 26-bit Wiegand, 35-bit Indala, 37-bit
Mircom, 50-bit RBH, and 32-bit CSN card reader standards to control two access
points or doors. The Card Access System can set elevator usage if elevator
controls are used.
A number of different card readers are supported, such as the TX3-CX-REC
Wiegand wireless receiver, all of which are configurable using the configurator
software.
The Card Access System can be used in a stand-alone or networked environment
using a standard RS-485, daisy chain peer-to-peer network arrangement.
This network can consist of only the Card Access Controller or a combination of
Touch Screens, Lobby Control Units, Elevator Restriction Units and Card
Access Units. Up to 63 units can be networked on any RS-485 network or
subnetwork. Valid RS-485 network addresses range from 1 to 63. One of the
networked units with a real time clock, such as Touch Screen, Lobby Control or
Card Access must have their network address set to 1.
If an ethernet network is used, you can connect more than 63 units to your system.
If you use an etherent network with RS-485 subnetworks, each RS-485
subnetwork can have 63 devices connected to it.
1.2.1 Wiegand interface
The Wiegand interface is a wiring standard for card readers for establishing the
connections between a card reader and the Card Access System. This interface is
a serial interface requiring 7 to 10 conductors for communications between the
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The Wiegand compatible access card has 26 bits of information embedded onto
the card. The card reader reads and registers the card information and sends it
back to the controller in a serial bit stream.
1.2.2 Card Access System
The Mircom Card Access System supports a proprietary 37-bit encoding
technology and a 26-bit SIA standard format, and consists of a maximum of 63
Card Access Controllers networked together. Each Card Access Controller can
have two card readers. The Card Access System provides an optional battery
backup and a real time clock.
The Card Access System integrates with the TX3 Telephone Access system by
utilizing a common network for both Telephone Access and Card Access
Systems.
A PC provides configuration and on-line monitoring of the Card Access System
and the Telephone Access System status. Once the system is configured, the PC
is not required.
1.3 Configurable Features
The system is configured by connecting the inputs and outputs to device access
points, and using the configurator software to establish the correlations between
these inputs and outputs.
Additional physical configuration is required using the dip switches and jumpers
on the controller. DIP switches set the Card Access Controller network address.
Jumper settings set the controller for firmware updates.
1.3.1 PC Configurator Software
The Configurator Software TX3-MSW is a combined Telephone Access System
and Card Access System configurator that uses a common database. Once the
controller is installed the system applies its default values. Use the configurator
software to fully configure the system. See the following documentation:
• LT-995 Configuration and Administration Guide
• LT-973 TX3 Software Guide

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1.4 Installer Responsibilities
The installation and setup must be done by a qualified technician. The technician
is responsible for installing all of the system components, connecting all of the
input and output wiring for the appropriate door entry systems, and ensuring that
the wiring adheres to the requirements of the system for proper operation using
the configurator software.
1.4.1 PC Requirements
The following are the PC requirements:
• Dual core processor
• 1.8 GHz, 1 GB RAM
• Windows XP or later
• USB Connection
1.5 Network Setup
The Card Access System can consist of either stand-alone Card Access
Controllers or networked Card Access Controllers. Networked Card Access
Controllers can communicate over an RS-485 network, an ethernet TCP/IP
network, or a combination of an ethernet network with RS-485 subnetworks. All
Card Access Controllers can communicate over RS-485. To communicate over
an ethernet network you need at least one IP-enabled Card Access Controller
(called a Master Node).
The TX3 Configurator software can connect to any of these network
configurations. How you connect to the network (that is, through TCP/IP, USB,
a modem, or the COM port) determines what devices you can configure on the
network using the TX3 Configurator. The different network configurations are
explained in the rest of this section.
Figure 1 shows a basic Card Access System with one Card Access Controller and
two card readers. The maximum distance between the Card Access Controller
and the card readers is 500 feet.
Figure 1. Basic Card Access System
Card Reader A Card Reader B
Card Access Controller

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Figure 2 shows a network with two Card Access Controllers connected to an RS-
485 network. The Card Access System can have up to 63 Card Access Controllers
networked together. If you connect to any device on the RS-485 network (using
USB, a modem, or a COM port), you can also connect to and configure any other
device on the RS-485 network using the TX3 Configurator software.
Figure 2. Card Access System using an RS-485 network
Figure 3 shows a configuration with Card Access Controllers connected to an
ethernet TCP/IP network. This configuration removes the 63 device limitation
that you have on an RS-485 network. The devices connected to an ethernet TCP/
IP network are called Master Nodes. If you connect to the TCP/IP network with
the TX3 Configurator, you can connect to and configure any of the Master Nodes
on the ethernet TCP/IP network. If you connect directly to one of the Master
Nodes using USB, a modem, or a COM port, you will be able to configure that
device but not any other device.
Figure 3. Card Access System using an ethernet TCP/IP network.
Controllers connected to an ethernet network are Master
Nodes.
Card Reader B
Card Access Controller
Card Reader A
Card Reader B
Card Access Controller
Card Reader A
RS-485 Network
Card Reader B
Card Reader A
Card Reader B
Card Access Controller
(Master Node)
Card Reader A
Ethernet Network
Card Access Controller
(Master Node)

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Notes: In order for a panel to be a Master Node it must satisfy the following
conditions.
• It must be IP capable. Panels that are IP capable are usually
denoted by a “-A” at the end of their model names.
• If the panel is not a Touch Screen, it must have a TX3-IP IP
Module installed.
Figure 4 shows a Card Access System using an ethernet network with RS-485
subnetworks. The Card Access Controllers connecting to to a Master Node’s
RS-485 subnetwork are Slave Nodes to the Master Node. Each RS-485
subnetwork can have up to 63 controllers connected to it; you can still have more
than 63 Master Nodes connected to the ethernet network.
Figure 4. Card Access System using both ethernet and RS-485
networks
RS-485 Subnetwork
Card Reader B
Card Access Controller
(Master Node) Card Reader A
Card Reader B
Card Reader A
Card Access Controller
(Slave Node)
Card Reader B
Card Access Controller
(Master Node) Card Reader A
Card Reader B
Card Reader A
Card Access Controller
(Slave Node)
RS-485 Subnetwork
Ethernet Network

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If you connect to the ethernet TCP/IP network with the TX3 Configurator, you
can configure any of the nodes in the system. If you connect direcly to a controller
using USB, a modem, or a COM port, you will only be able to configure devices
that are on the same RS-485 subnetwork as that device.
Note: There can only be one Master Node on an RS-485 subnetwork. That
is, you cannot connect one RS-485 subnetwork to another RS-485
subnetwork. However, if you want to connect to a Touch Screen
panel remotely over the Internet (for instance, to configure Touch
Screen options such as color and themes), the Touch Screen panel
must be set as an Master Node even if there is no slave panel
connected to it.
1.6 About This Manual
This manual provides comprehensive information on the installation and
configuration of the Card Access System by the installation technician. Tasks are
described in the order that they are likely to be performed.
Chapter 2 describes the installation of the controller.
Chapter 3 describes the configurable modes of operation.
This manual applies to the following models:
• TX3-CX-2K-A IP Capable Two Door Card Access Controller Kit
• TX3-CX-2-A IP Capable Two Door Card Access Controller
1.6.1 Version Control
The version number appears on the front cover and changes whenever there is a
major or minor update to any part of the system regarding operation or
configuration.
The following convention indicates major or minor changes:
Initial release. Version 1.00.0
Major change. Version 2.00.0
Minor change. Version 2.01.0
Pre-release changes. Version 2.01.1

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1.6.2 Additional Documentation
For additional documentation, see the following Mircom literature:
• TX3 Telephone/Card Access System Installation and Operation Manual
LT-969
• TX3 Telephone Access System User’s Guide LT-968
• TX3 MDM Modem Module Installation LT-971
• TX3-IP IP Module Installation Instructions LT-1161
• TX3 Two Door Card Access System Kit Catalogue Number 6531
• TX3 Series Elevator Restriction Accessories Catalogue Number 6532
• TX3 Configuration and Administration Manual LT-995
• TX3 Configurator Quick Start LT-973
• TX3-USB-AD Kit Installation Instructions LT-6027
1.6.3 Key Terms
The following terms are common and specific to this manual:
CAU. Card Access Unit
ERU. Elevator Restriction Unit
LCU. Lobby Control Unit
1.7 Contact Us
Mircom fosters a collaborative support process and environment in providing
early feedback to meet your specific needs.
You can contact us from Monday to Friday 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. E.S.T.

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1.7.1 General Inquiries
For general inquiries call us at the following numbers:
Toll Free: 1-888-660-4655
Local: 905-660-4655
1.7.2 Customer Service
Customer service is available at the following numbers:
Toll Free: 1-888-MIRCOM5
Local: 905-695-3535
Local Fax: [phone]
Toll-Free Fax: [phone]
1.7.3 Website
Visit the Mircom website, at www.mircom.com, to find the product information
you are looking for and to learn about troubleshooting, training and technical
support options.
The website provides avenues for customers to ask questions about new and
existing technologies, and receive expert technical support about software and
products. Visit www.mircom.com/chat.
1.7.4 Email
As a customer you quickly become informed on how we can help with new
products and technologies. Contact Mircom at [email protected].
1.7.5 Technical Support
For technical support contact Mircom’s Technical Support Department between
8 A.M. and 5 P.M. (EST) Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
Toll Free: 1-888-MIRCOM5
Local: 905-695-3535
Local Phone: [phone]
Toll Free Phone: [phone]
Email: [email protected]

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2 Configurable Features
This chapter describes all the configurable features and their modes of operation,
and provides you with detailed information to let you configure the system using
the Configurator software.
This chapter explains
• Inputs
• Correlation
• Access Criteria
•Timers
• Schedules
• Holidays
• System Status

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Configurable Features
2.1 Inputs
Each Card Access Controller has eight inputs to accommodate the following
special functions:
• Request to exit for reader A or B
• Door sense for reader A or B
• General purpose
2.1.1 Request to exit for reader A or B
When an input is active the door unlocks and the door unlock timer starts. When
the door timer expires or the door sense associated with this card reader becomes
active, the door locks.
The input is associated with the ‘request to exit’ function.
2.1.2 Door sense for reader A or B
When this input is active the door opens and when the input is inactive the door
closes. The door sense input determines or performs the following functions:
• Determines if the door ever opened after it was unlocked as a result of
access being granted. If the door did not open even though the door was
unlocked, for the programmed time duration, it will be reported to
configurator if configured.
• Senses a forced entry. If the door is locked and the door sense input
becomes active, the force entry alarm activates if configured.
• Senses a door held open condition. This condition is when the door is
unlocked and the door sense becomes active but does not get inactivated
before the door unlock timer or the extended door unlock timer expires. At
this time the ‘door held open warning timer’ starts. If the door is still open
when this timer expires, a ‘door held open warning’ is reported to the
configurator.
Upon expiry of the ‘door held open warning timer’ the door held open
alarm timer starts. Upon expiry of the ‘door held open alarm timer’ and the
‘door still held open’ a door held open alarm is reported to the
configurator.
If the door closes during the time when the ‘door held open warning timer’
or the ‘door held open alarm timer’ are active, the ‘restore door held open’
event is reported to the PC.

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2.2 Correlation
The correlations function lets you establish specific relationships between panel
inputs (events) and outputs (actions), such as turning on a light when a door
opens. Correlations also allow you to specify these relationships to a schedule,
such as allowing access only during certain days and times of the week. A
maximum of 32 correlations is allowed.
2.2.1 Assigning events to access points
Assigning events to access points associates the access point with the event. The
configurator lets you assign input events by labelling the following access points:
• Reader A
• Reader B
• Inputs 1 to 8
2.2.2 Events
Events are defined by the following inputs and reader states:
• Access is granted (from Reader A or B)
• Access is denied (from Reader A or B)
• Forced entry alarm (from Reader A or B)
• Door held open alarm (from Reader A or B)
• Door not open (from Reader A or B)
• Input is active (from Inputs 1 to 8)
• Unlock mode is on (from Reader A or B)
• Unlock mode is off (from Reader A or B)
• High security is on (from Reader A or B)
• High security is off (from Reader A or B)
2.2.3 Actions
An action is defined by the type of action that occurs for a specific event and
consists of the following:
• Turn ON output
• Turn OFF output
• Turn ON high security
• Turn OFF high security

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2.2.4 Panels
Correlations can be applied to either one of the panels on your system, all of the
panels on your system. or to a custom group of panels on your system (for TCP/
IP networks only). across all panels on the network and can occur on the local
panel, distributed panels or different types of panels (Card Access and Telephone
Access) on the network.
Note: Correlation signals cannot be transmitted by Touch Screen Master
Nodes. If you plan on setting up correlations either all of the panels
on your network or a custom group of panels, consult LT-995 for
instructions on selecting the Route IP Correlations checkbox.
2.2.5 Output
Actions are applied to an output on the panel(s) selected. This option specifies
which output.
2.2.6 Duration
The duration of the action is specified in minutes and seconds, or indefinitely.
2.2.7 Schedule
The schedule lets you specify when correlated events take effect.
2.3 Access Criteria
If connected to a PC the configurator software monitors the functional state of
inputs from all panels and devices, and autosenses the on/off status of connected
components. Outputs are programmed for specific functionality, such as specific
delay and on/off times.
Granting access depends on different criteria, such as security precautions and
the access privileges granted the card holder. To prevent unauthorized access the
controller has various configurable features for determining the conditions and
type of access.
Access requirements are a function of schedule, holidays, security precautions
and access privileges. The parameters are configurable and allow for very
detailed system operation. For example access privileges may have
dependencies and consequently may be more suitable to run as a scheduled task.
The configurator software lets you define and configure the various modes of
operation for managing access, defining inputs and assigning outputs. In order to
effectively use the configurator you must understand these configurable features.