Mircom TX3-ER-8 User manual

Version 3 Elevator Restriction System Installation and Operation Manual 1
LT-9940 Copyright October 2020
TX3 Series
ELEVATOR RESTRICTION SYSTEM
Installation Manual

2Elevator Restriction System Installation and Operation Manual Version 3
LT-9940 Copyright October 2020
Copyright October 2020 Mircom Inc.
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Elevator Restriction System Manual rev. 3
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Contents
1 Introduction 5
1.1 Firmware Versions 5
1.2 Terms 6
1.3 Card Access System and New Elevator Restriction Firmware 7
1.4 Card Access System and Old Elevator Restriction Firmware 8
1.5 Telephone Access System and New Elevator Restriction Firmware 10
1.6 Telephone Access System and Old Elevator Restriction Firmware 11
1.7 Elevator Restriction Unit Overview 12
1.8 Warranty and Special Notices 13
1.9 About This Manual 14
1.10 Contact Us 14
2 Installing the Elevator Restriction Unit 15
2.1 Mechanical Installation 16
2.2 Power Supply Enclosure (TX3-ER-8-B Only) 17
2.3 Relay Boards 18
2.4 Elevator Restriction Unit Backplane 21
2.5 Elevator Controller Board 23
2.6 Elevator Restriction Unit ID 25
2.7 RS-485 27
2.8 Optional TCP/IP Network Connection 28
2.9 Power and Ground on TX3-ER-8 and TX3-ER-8-A 30
2.10 Power and Ground on TX3-ER-8-B 31
2.11 Firmware Update 33
2.12 System Configuration 33
3 Specifications 34
3.1 TX3-ER-8 and TX3-ER-8-A 34
3.2 TX3-ER-8-B 34
4 Relay List 36
Warranty and Warning Information 41
Special Notices 46

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List of Figures
Figure 1. Elevator Restriction in a Card Access System 7
Figure 2. Elevator Restriction in a Card Access System 8
Figure 3. Elevator Restriction in a Card Access System 9
Figure 4. Elevator Restriction Units (ERU) and a Telephone Access Controller 10
Figure 5. Elevator Restriction Units (ERU) and a Telephone Access Controller 11
Figure 6. Lobby Control Unit with Elevator Restriction 12
Figure 7. Elevator Restriction Unit 13
Figure 8. Box for the TX3-ER-8(-A/B) Elevator Restriction Unit 16
Figure 9. 2012E Elevator Restriction Relay Board 19
Figure 10. 3012E Elevator Restriction Relay Board 20
Figure 11. Elevator Restriction Controller Backplane 21
Figure 12. Elevator Controller Board 23
Figure 13. RS-485 Wiring 28
Figure 14. IP Module Data and Ethernet Connectors 29
Figure 15. Earth Ground 30
Figure 16. Power 30
Figure 17. Earth Ground 31
Figure 18. TX3-PS24-5A Terminal Block Wiring 32
Figure 19. Power Switch SW1 on the Elevator Controller Board 32

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1Introduction
This manual provides information about the installation and operation of the
TX3 Elevator Restriction 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.
Warning: The Telephone Access System assembly must be grounded by a
qualified electrician. An improperly grounded unit can result in
equipment malfunction and electrical shock.
This manual explains
• Elevator Restriction Unit Installation and Operation
1.1 Firmware Versions
Note: For instructions on upgrading firmware see LT-995 TX3 System
Configuration and Administration Manual.
TX3 panels run either version 2 firmware or version 3 firmware, depending on
their hardware.
• If your panels run version 2 firmware, you must upgrade to version 2.4.x
or higher in order to use floor groups.
• If your panels run version 3 firmware, you must upgrade to version 3.4.x
or higher in order to use floor groups.
• If you do not upgrade your panels to version 2.4.x or 3.4.x, you can still use
elevator restriction but you cannot use floor groups.
If you have TX3-ER-8-B (ERU 2.0), see LT-995 TX3 System Configuration and
Administration Manual for firmware compatibility.

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Introduction
1.2 Terms
1.2.1 TX3 Card Access System
The Card Access System consists of a Card Access Controller (for instance TX3-
CX-2-A), the access points, the cards, and the elevator restriction units. See LT-
980 for instructions on installing a card access system
1.2.2 Access Point (card reader)
When a user swipes a card at a card reader, the system grants access to the user
based on the access level of the card. Card readers can be wired or wireless.
Usually there is a card reader installed inside each elevator cab. The card access
system consists of the access controller, credentials, card readers, elevator
restriction cabinets and door control hardware such as strikes and maglocks. The
access controllers are typically installed in a secure room or locked cabinet. See
LT-980 for instructions on installing card readers. See LT-1160 for information
about wireless card readers.
1.2.3 Access Level
You assign an access level to a card to keep track of access privileges. A card can
have only one access level.
1.2.4 Elevator Restriction Unit (ERU)
Mircom’s Elevator Restriction Units are used with the TX3 card access system to
restrict access to elevator floors based on access level.
An Elevator Restriction Unit (ERU) controls an elevator cab. It is usually
installed in the building’s electrical or telephone room. It has 96 relays which are
wired to the input circuits of the elevator manufacturer’s button controller. When
the relay activates, the button is activated or deactivated depending on how the
system is programmed. In this way, the ERU enables or disables the button for a
configurable amount of time. There should be one Elevator Restriction Unit for
each elevator cab.
1.2.5 Floor Group
A floor group is a group of floors. Floor groups let you give a card or resident
access to a specific group of floors, and restrict access to other.
1.2.6 Old Elevator Restriction Firmware
Old elevator restriction firmware refers to firmware version 2.0.x and 3.0.x. It
supports basic elevator restriction features.

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1.2.7 New Elevator Restriction Firmware
New elevator restriction firmware refers to firmware versions 2.4.x and 3.4.x
and higher.
1.3 Card Access System and New Elevator
Restriction Firmware
Figure 1 is a conceptual diagram of an example system that has three elevator
cabs. There is an elevator restriction unit (ERU) restricting each cab, for a total of
three elevator restriction units. One card reader controls all three ERUs.
Figure 1. Elevator Restriction in a Card Access System
Access points control ERUs, and card access levels control floors. This means
that a resident has access to the same floors no matter which elevator cab she
uses.
Floors are grouped into floor groups. For example, consider a 6-floor building
where residents are allowed access to floors 1 to 5, but administrators are also
allowed access to floor 6.
• Floor Group 1: Floors 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
• Floor Group 2: Floors 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Access Level A (for residents) is assigned to Floor Group 1, and Access Level B
(for administrators) is assigned Floor Group 2.
When a resident swipes her card at Access Point A, the system sees that the card
has Access Level A and therefore has access to Floor Group 1. The system allows
access to Floor Group 1 only on the ERUs that are controlled by Access Point A.
Access
Point A
controls controls controls
ERU 1 ERU 2 ERU 3

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Introduction
The ERU relays are active for a configurable amount of time, up to 600 seconds.
This timer starts when the access point reads the card.
If the access point is installed outside the elevator cab, then the resident must call
the elevator first, then swipe a card at the access point. The timer must be long
enough for the elevator to descend from the top floor to the lobby, and for the
resident to enter the elevator cab and press a button.
See LT-995 TX3 System Configuration and Administration Manual for
instructions on configuring a card access system.
1.4 Card Access System and Old Elevator Restriction
Firmware
1.4.1 Firmware Versions 3.1.x
Figure 2 is a conceptual diagram of an example system that has three elevator
cabs. There is an elevator restriction unit (ERU) restricting each cab, for a total of
three elevator restriction units. There is a card reader associated with each cab,
for a total of three access points.
Figure 2. Elevator Restriction in a Card Access System
When a resident swipes a card at Access Point A, the system checks the access
level of the card. The card’s access level determines which floors the card has
access to. ERU 1 restricts only Cab A. Cabs B and C are unaffected.
The ERU relays are active for a configurable amount of time, up to 600 seconds.
This timer starts when the access point reads the card.
Note: Each access point controls a specific elevator restriction unit. For
this reason, install an access point inside each cab. Wire the relays of
each ERU identically.
See LT-995 TX3 System Configuration and Administration Manual for
instructions on configuring a card access system.
Access
Point C
ERU 1 ERU 2
Cab A
Access
Point A
Cab B
controls
ERU 3
Cab C
restricts
controls
restricts
controls
restricts
Access
Point B

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1.4.2 Firmware Versions Lower than 3.1.x (for Version 3 Panels) and
Lower than 2.4.x (for Version 2 Panels)
Figure 3 is a conceptual diagram of an example system that has three elevator
cabs. There is an elevator restriction unit (ERU) restricting each cab, for a total of
three elevator restriction units. There is a card reader associated with each cab,
for a total of three access points.
Figure 3. Elevator Restriction in a Card Access System
When a resident swipes a card at the access point in Cab A, the system checks the
access level of the card. The card’s access level determines which floors the card
has access to. ERU 1 restricts only Cab A. Cabs B and C are unaffected.
The ERU relays are active for a configurable amount of time, up to 600 seconds.
This timer starts when the access point reads the card.
See LT-995 TX3 System Configuration and Administration Manual for
instructions on configuring a card access system.
Access
Level C
ERU 1 ERU 2
Cab A
Access
Level A
Cab B
controls
ERU 3
Cab C
restricts
controls
restricts
controls
restricts
Access
Level B

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Introduction
1.5 Telephone Access System and New Elevator
Restriction Firmware
Figure 4 is a conceptual diagram of an example system with three elevator cabs
and a Telephone Access Controller. There is an elevator restriction unit (ERU)
restricting each cab, for a total of three elevator restriction units.
Figure 4. Elevator Restriction Units (ERU) and a Telephone
Access Controller
Floors are grouped into floor groups. For example, consider a 4-floor building
where residents are allowed access only to the floor they live on and the ground
floor. There are 3 Floor Groups:
• Floor Group 1: Floors 1 and 2
• Floor Group 2: Floors 1 and 3
• Floor Group 3: Floors 1 and 4
Each resident is assigned to one of these Floor Groups depending on which floor
he lives on. Each resident is also assigned one or more ERUs.
When a resident grants a visitor access, the Telephone Access Controller
activates the resident’s Floor Group on the ERUs that are assigned to that
resident, for a configurable amount of time.
ERU 1 ERU 2 ERU 3
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
r
* 0 # i
Telephone Access
Controller
controls controls
controls

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For example, Resident 1 is configured for ERU 1, 2 and 3, and for Floor Group 1
(floors 1 and 2). When Resident 1 grants a visitor access, the visitor must call one
of the cabs controlled by ERUs 1, 2 or 3. Then the visitor must enter the cab and
press the button for floor 1 or 2 within the configured amount of time. The
minimum time is 5 seconds and the maximum is 600 seconds. This timer starts
when the system grants the visitor access. This means that the timer must be long
enough for the elevator cab to descend from the top floor to the lobby, and for the
visitor to enter the cab and press the button. The distance from the access point to
the cab might also be a consideration for the timer.
See LT-995 TX3 System Configuration and Administration Manual for
instructions on how to configure a telephone access system.
1.6 Telephone Access System and Old Elevator
Restriction Firmware
Figure 5 is a conceptual diagram of an example system with three elevator cabs
and a Telephone Access Controller. There is an elevator restriction unit (ERU)
restricting each cab, for a total of three elevator restriction units.
Figure 5. Elevator Restriction Units (ERU) and a Telephone
Access Controller
Each resident is configured for a specific ERU and a specific floor. When a
resident grants a visitor access, the Telephone Access Controller activates one
ERU and one floor on that ERU for a configurable amount of time.
ERU 1 ERU 2
Cab A Cab B
ERU 3
Cab C
restricts restricts restricts
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
r
* 0 # i
Telephone Access
Controller
controls controls
controls

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For example, Resident 1 is configured for ERU 1 and floor 5. When Resident 1
grants a visitor access, the visitor must call Cab A; the other cabs do not work.
Then the visitor must enter the cab and press the button for floor 5 within the
configured amount of time. The minimum time is 5 seconds and the maximum is
600 seconds. This timer starts when the system grants the visitor access. This
means that the timer must be long enough for the elevator cab to descend from the
top floor to the lobby, and for the visitor to enter the cab and press the button. The
distance from the access point to the cab might also be a consideration for the
timer.
See LT-995 TX3 System Configuration and Administration Manual for
instructions on how to configure a telephone access system.
1.7 Elevator Restriction Unit Overview
The Elevator Restriction Unit limits building accessibility by granting visitor
access only to the destination floor. Figure 6 shows a Lobby Control Unit with an
Elevator Restriction Unit.
Figure 6. Lobby Control Unit with Elevator Restriction
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9

* 0 # i
Line1
Telephone outlet
Central office line
Elevator
Restriction
Unit
RS-485
bus
RS-485 from
previous unit
RS-485 to
next unit
Relays to
Elevator
Control
Lobby Control Unit
(Node Addr 1)
Elevator
Restriction Unit
(Node Addr 2)

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The Elevator Restriction Unit consists of the Elevator Restriction Controller
Board and the Elevator Restriction Backplane. Up to eight relay boards can be
installed on the backplane, allowing for control of 96 elevator floors (8 boards x
12 relays per board). See Figure 7.
The Elevator Restriction Unit performs the following functions:
• A maximum of 96 time-dependent relay contacts
• RS-485and TCP/IP interface to network to other units
Figure 7. Elevator Restriction Unit
1.8 Warranty and Special Notices
Mircom values your business and always attempts to provide you with the very
best service.
See the Warranty and Warning Information chapter on page 41 and the Special
Notices on page 46 for information about the warranty and special notices about
equipment use.
Each slot
accepts a
relay board
El
evator Restriction
C
ontroller Board
El
evator Restriction
Ba
ckplane

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1.9 About This Manual
This manual applies to the following models:
• TX3-ER-8 Elevator Restriction Unit
• TX3-ER-8-A Elevator Restriction Unit (IP capable)
• TX3-ER-8-B Elevator Restriction Unit (IP capable)
• 2012E Elevator Restriction Relay Board
• 3012E Elevator Restriction Relay Board
1.9.1 Additional Documentation
For additional documentation, see the following Mircom literature, available on
http://www.mircom.com:
• LT-995 System Configuration and Administration Manual
• LT-6616 Elevator Restriction Migration for Firmware Version 3
• LT-6615 Elevator Restriction Migration for Firmware Version 2
• LT-980 TX3 Card Access System Installation and Operation Manual
• LT-969 TX3 Telephone Access Installation and Operation Manual
• LT-1160 TX3 Aperio Interface Panel Installation and Operation Manual
• LT-996 TX3 Touch Screen Installation Manual
1.10 Contact Us
1.10.1 Canada and USA
Phone: [phone]
Toll Free: 1-888-660-4655
Fax: [phone]
1.10.2 International
Phone: [phone]
1.10.3 Website
http://www.mircom.com

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2Installing the Elevator Restriction Unit
This chapter describes
• Mechanical Installation
• Power Supply Enclosure (TX3-ER-8-B Only)
• Relay Boards
• Elevator Restriction Unit Backplane
• Elevator Controller Board
• Elevator Restriction Unit ID
•RS-485
• Optional TCP/IP Network Connection
• Power and Ground on TX3-ER-8 and TX3-ER-8-A
• Power and Ground on TX3-ER-8-B
• Firmware Update
• System Configuration

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Installing the Elevator Restriction Unit
2.1 Mechanical Installation
The Elevator Restriction Unit (ERU) contains the elevator access equipment.
Mount the ERU in the building’s elevator room.
Figure 8. Box for the TX3-ER-8(-A/B) Elevator Restriction Unit
To mount the Elevator Restriction Unit
1. Using the back cover as a template mark the top two mounting hole
locations 6 3/16” (157 mm) apart as shown in Figure 8.
10"
27"
2 1
2
"
21 13
16
"
KNOCKOUT 2.000 (x4)
DOUBLE KNOCKOUT 1.125 X 0.875 (X4)
1 1
2
" 2 1
4
"
6 5
16
"
2"
1 1
2
"
6 3
16
"
23"
3
1
16
"
6
5
16
"
5 3
4
"

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2. Place the screws halfway into the wall in the position shown using a
suitable screw.
3. Hang the box onto the two screws.
4. Screw the other two screws at the bottom of the panel.
5. Tighten all four screws into place.
2.2 Power Supply Enclosure (TX3-ER-8-B Only)
TX3-ER-8-B uses the TX3-PS24-5A power supply, which is a 156 W, 24 V
single output switching power supply in a metal enclosure. A voltage selection
switch is located on the side of the power supply and is factory set to 115V but
can be switched to 230V.
Note: Install the power supply indoors and outside of the ERU
enclosure.
To set the voltage on the TX3-PS24-5A
Follow the instructions in the included document (LT-6662) to set the voltage on
the TX3-PS24-5A.
To mount the power supply enclosure
Follow the instructions in the included document (LT-6662) to mount the
TX3-PS24-5A.

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2.3 Relay Boards
The 2012E and 3012E Elevator Restriction Relay Boards plug into the backplane
portion of the Elevator Restriction Unit. Figure 9 and Figure 10 show the two
models of relay boards, viewing the board from the top with the relays on the
right.
Up to eight relay boards can be mounted on the Elevator Restriction Controller
Backplane, for a maximum of 96 relays.
Note: Only a qualified elevator service technician should wire the
Elevator Restriction Unit to the elevator controller.
Before wiring, ensure that the power is off.
Before you mount and wire the relay boards, you must know the following:
• How many floors or relays per cab you are using, keeping in mind that
each relay board has 12 relays. Each relay will be assigned to a specific
floor selection button.
• Whether the circuits are normally open or normally closed.
• What they will be connected to.
Using the information in this section, wire the relays to the input circuits of
the elevator manufacturer’s button controller. Use tables in Chapter 4 to
record how each relay is wired.

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2.3.1 2012E Relay Board
Each relay board has 12 Form C relay contacts rated at 0.25 A max. / 100 VDC
max.
Figure 9. 2012E Elevator Restriction Relay Board
2.3.1.1 2012E Relay Board Components
JW1-12. Jumpers for selecting normally open or normally closed relay
operation. By default the relays are normally open.
For example, if you want relay 1 to be normally closed, then put the jumper on the
top two pins of JW1. If you want relay 1 to be normally open, then put the jumper
on the bottom two pins of JW1.
I1-12. LEDs indicating when each relay is active.
Relays 1 to 12. Screw terminal contacts for each relay.
RELAY 5
RELAY 6
RELAY 7
RELAY 8
RELAY 9
RELAY 10
RELAY 11
RELAY 1
RELAY 2
RELAY 3
RELAY 4
RELAY 12
Com
NO/NC
Com
NO/NC
Com
NO/NC
Com
NO/NC
Com
NO/NC
Com
NO/NC
Com
NO/NC
Com
NO/NC
Com
NO/NC
Com
NO/NC
Com
NO/NC
Com
NO/NC
NC
NO
NC
NO
NC
NO
NC
NO
NC
NO
NC
NO
NC
NO
NC
NO
NC
NO
NC
NO
NC
NO
NC
NO
JW1
JW2
JW3
JW4
JW5
JW6
JW7
JW8
JW9
JW10
JW11
JW12

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2.3.2 3012E Relay Board
Each relay board has 12 Form C relay contacts with the following ratings:
• 220 VDC @ 0.24 A
• 250 VAC @ 0.25 A
•30VDC@2A
Figure 10. 3012E Elevator Restriction Relay Board
2.3.2.1 3012E Relay Board Components
JW13-24. Jumpers for selecting normally open or normally closed relay
operation. By default the relays are normally open.
For example, if you want relay 1 to be normally open, then put the jumper on the
top two pins of JW13. If you want relay 1 to be normally closed, then put the
jumper on the bottom two pins of JW13.
JW1-12. Jumpers for selecting AC or DC operation. If the circuit wired to the
relay uses DC, then the corresponding jumper must be closed. If the circuit uses
AC, then the corresponding jumper must be open. By default these jumpers are
closed.
I1-12. LEDs indicating when each relay is active.
Relays 1 to 12. Screw terminal contacts for each relay.
RELAY 1
RELAY 2
Com
NO/NC
Com
NO/NC
NO
NC
NO
NC
JW13
JW14
JW1
JW2
RELAY 3
Com
NO/NC
NO
NC
JW15
JW3
RELAY 4
Com
NO/NC
NO
NC
JW16
JW4
RELAY 5
Com
NO/NC
NO
NC
JW17
JW5
RELAY 6
Com
NO/NC
NO
NC
JW18
JW6
RELAY 7
Com
NO/NC
NO
NC
JW19
JW7
RELAY 8
Com
NO/NC
NO
NC
JW20
JW8
RELAY 9
Com
NO/NC
NO
NC
JW21
JW9
RELAY 10
Com
NO/NC
NO
NC
JW22
JW10
RELAY 11
Com
NO/NC
NO
NC
JW23
JW11
RELAY 12
Com
NO/NC
NO
NC
JW24
JW12