Nortek 212iLW? 242iLW Assembly instructions

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Note: This equipment is designed to be installed and
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212iLW & 242iLW
Standalone Keypad
Installation & Programming
Manual
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Contents
1. Features and Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3. Keypad Tampering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4. Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
5. Wiring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
6. Testing the Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
7. Programming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
8. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
9. Wire Harness Loopback Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
10. Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
11. 212iLW / 242iLW Keypad Surface-mount Template . . . . . . . . . . 28

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1. Features and Product
Description
1.1 Keypad Features
●Flush Mount, Single Gang
●Illuminated Backlit Keys
●Keypad Programmable
●Access Control Functionality (242 model)
●Individually Control up to 4 Devices (242 model)
●Keypress Feedback via Built-In Sounder
●Bi-Color Red/Green LED Indicates Relay Status
●Yellow LED Indicates Program Mode
●120 Users
●Panic and Duress Options
●Single Use Codes
●Lockout Users
●Passage/Toggle Codes
●10 to 30 Volt DC Operation
●12 to 24 Volt AC Operation
●2 Amp Main Relay
●Remote Trigger Input (REX)
●Door Monitor Input
●2 Year Warranty
1.1.1 Output Functionality Options (242 only)
●Four Independent Relay Outputs
●Four Independent Relay Timers
●All Relay Outputs Assignable By Code
1.1.2 Access Control Features (242 only)
●Lock Release Output With Timer
●Alarm Zone Shunt Relay
●Propped Door Alarm Relay
●Forced Door Alarm Relay

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1.2 Product Description
The 242iLW keypad features the most flexibility and options available
in a self-contained unit. It has an accessory relay board that provides
an additional three relays. It can perform access control functions
and also its four relay outputs can be assigned independently for
timed operation or to latch. The 242iLW keypad can control up to
four devices, and is perfect for controlling electronic locking devices,
security systems, CCTV systems, automatic operators, or machinery.
The 212iLW keypad features a single-relay output to control any
device requiring an on/off switch. The output is timed or latched and
operated by a user’s PIN code. Additionally, the 212iLW keypad
provides basic keyless entry by controlling a door locking device
where security is not an issue.
The 212iLW and 242iLW style keypads are designed for both indoor
and outdoor flush mount applications. The electronics for each
keypad are conformal coated in the manufacturing process in order
to provide this level of application flexibility. In addition, each keypad
uses hardened keys to assure long-term, high-quality performance.
Each keypad contains illuminated clear keys that make operation in
low light situations easy and accurate. Both iLW style keypads mount
to any standard single-gang electrical box or directly to any wall.
NOTE: This manual covers both the 212 and 242 model. All
features referring to the additional relays and outputs are
available only on the 242 model.

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2. Specifications
Parameter Range/Description
Voltage 10–30 VDC, 12-24 VAC (Auto-Adjusting)
Current
93 mA @ 10 VDC; 158 mA @ 30 VDC,
148 mA @ 12 VAC; 198 mA @ 24 VAC
242 Model - Add 25 mA for each energized aux
relay (max = 75 mA)
Environment For Indoor and Outdoor Use
Temperature Tolerance -20° F to 130° F (-28° C to 54° C)
Dimensions 5-1/8" H x 3-3/8" W x 5/8" D
Main Relay (Form C) Contact Rating: 2 A @ 30 VAC/DC
Aux Relay (Form C) Contact Rating: 1 A @ 24 VAC/DC
REX Input Normally Open Dry Contact
Door Position Input Normally Closed Dry Contact
LEDs Bi-Color Red/Green; Yellow
Default Keypad Settings
Parameter Default Setting
Master Code 1234
Lock Output Relay 1 (Main relay – 212 and 242)
Alarm Shunt Output Relay 2 (242)
Propped Door Output Relay 3 (242)
Forced Door Output Relay 4 (242)
Audio Alerts Not Assigned (212 and 242)
REX Triggers Lock Output
REX Operation Always Triggers (regardless of Door Loop)
Error Lockout Enabled
Error Lockout Threshold 3 Attempts
Error Lockout Duration 10 Seconds
Lock Output Time 5 Seconds
Propped Door Output Time 30 Seconds
Forced Door Output Time 10 Seconds
Visual Keypress Feedback Enabled
Audio Keypress Feedback Enabled
Auto-Entry Disabled
User Lockout Enabled

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3. Keypad Tampering
To prevent tampering, a tamper switch can be installed in the single
gang box used for mounting the keypad. The tamper switch must
activate if the keypad is removed from the box and must disconnect
power from the lock. The lock must be a fail-secure device, meaning
the lock remains locked when power is removed. In addition, once
the tamper device is activated, it must be configured so that it can
only be reset from within the protected area. Only a Sentrol 3012 or
Sentrol 3025T tamper switch can be used. The diagrams on the next
page show the suggested mounting location for each device.
3.1 Tamper Power Supply
Our access system power supply is designed specifically for access
control applications. It features a tamper circuit with a reset button
mounted on the circuit board. Using the tamper switch as detailed
and connected to the power supply tamper circuit, unauthorized
opening of the case or prying the unit off the wall triggers this tamper
loop, thus preventing the lock from being released until the reset
button is pressed.
How to Order
●Access power supply with tamper circuit in cabinet:
Model PWR/TMPR12P; Order Number 0-291200

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Figure 1. Mounting a Sentrol 3012 Tamper Switch
Figure 2. Mounting a Sentrol 3025T Tamper Switch

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4. Mounting
The keypad is designed to be flush mounted using a standard
single-gang electrical box. In addition, it can be flush mounted
directly to the wall surface by cutting a hole in the wall. To properly
size the mounting and wire access hole, use the installation template
on the last page in this manual and on the unit’s container.
Mounting height can vary depending on requirements. An
appropriate range is typically between 48 and 52 inches on center off
the floor.
For outdoor installations, use a weatherproof backbox and seal
the wire entry locations with silicone and provide a drain hole. In
addition, use the anti-oxidant grease pack for the wire harness
connectors.
Figure 3. Keypad Mounting Height

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5. Wiring
5.1 Wire Harness Configuration
Pin Wire Color Signal Name
1 Red V+ (Keypad Power)
2 Black V- (Keypad Power)
3 White/Black Not Used
4 White/Yellow Not Used
5 Brown Remote Trigger (REX)
6 White/Orange Loop Common (REX and Door Loop)
7 White Door Loop Monitor
8 Green Main Relay – Normally Open
9 Blue Main Relay - Common
10 Gray Main Relay – Normally Closed
Note: For wiring the accessory relay board, see Sections 5.6 and
5.7.
Figure 4. Keypad Connector and Wire Harness

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5.2 Wiring the Keypad to a Maglock (Fail-Safe)
Use the following steps to connect the keypad to a Maglock
(Fail-Safe):
1. Connect the red wire (V+) to the blue wire (common), and then
connect them to the positive on the power supply.
2. Connect the gray wire (normally closed) to the positive on the
Maglock.
3. Connect the black wire (V-) to the negative on the Maglock, and
then connect them to the negative on the power supply.
5.3 Wiring the Keypad to an Electric Strike (Fail-Secure)
Use the following steps to connect the keypad to an electric strike
(fail-secure) (see Figure 6 for reference):
1. Connect the red wire (V+) to the blue wire (common), and then
connect them to the positive on the power supply.
2. Connect the green wire (normally open) to the positive on the
strike.
3. Connect the black wire (V-) to the negative on the strike, and
then connect them to the negative on the power supply.
Figure 5. Wiring the Keypad to a Maglock (Fail-Safe)

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5.4 Shunting a Normally Closed Zone
Use the following steps to use the keypad to shunt a normally closed
zone:
1. Connect the blue wire (common) to the common connection on
the door position switch.
2. Connect the green wire (normally open) to the normally closed
connection on the door position switch.
Figure 6. Wiring the Keypad to an Electric Strike (Fail-Secure)
Figure 7. Shunting a Normally Closed Zone

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5.5 Wiring Remote Trigger as Request to Exit (REX)
Button and Door Contacts
Use the following steps to connect the keypad to a normally open
REX device and normally closed door switch:
1. Connect the brown wire (REX Input) to the normally open
connection on the REX device.
2. Connect the white/orange (loop common) to the common on the
REX device and the common on the door switch.
3. Connect the white wire (door loop) to the normally closed
connection on the door switch.
NOTE: By default, the REX function operates the virtual lock output
only, but you can change this using Command 49. In addition, the
door loop doesn’t need to be closed for the REX function to operate,
by default, but setting Option 8 to 0 under Command 30, programs
the REX function to operate only when the door loop is closed. This
prevents the REX from re-triggering when the door is open.
Figure 8. Wiring a REX Button and Door Contacts

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5.6 Wiring an Accessory Relay Board
(242 Only)
The accessory relay board contains physical outputs 2, 3, and 4
shown in the table below.
Physical Output Relay Connector
2K2P1
3K3P2
4K4P3
Use the wire harnesses supplied with the relay board to connect to
the relays. The wire colors are shown in the table below.
Wire Color Relay Connection
Gray Normally Closed
Blue Common
Green Normally Open
5.7 Wiring an Integrated Access Control System Using
the Accessory Relay Board
Physical outputs 2, 3, and 4 are defaulted to the alarm shunt,
propped door, and forced door virtual outputs, respectively. Use the
following steps to wire the alarm shunt, propped door alarm, and
forced door alarm.
Figure 9. Wiring the Accessory Relay Board

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NOTE: You MUST wire a normally closed door switch, as shown in
Figure 8 on Page 11, for these functions to work properly.
1. (Wiring the alarm shunt) Using P1 (K2), connect the blue wire
(common) to common on the door switch. Connect the green
wire (normally open) to the normally closed contact on the door
switch.
2. (Wiring the propped door alarm) Using P2 (K3), connect the
green wire (normally open) to the positive on the alarm device.
Connect the blue wire (common) to the positive on the power
supply. Connect the negative on the alarm device to the negative
on the power supply.
3. (Wiring the forced door alarm) Using P3 (K4), connect the
green wire (normally open) to the positive on the alarm device.
Connect the blue wire (common) to the positive on the power
supply. Connect the negative on the alarm device to the negative
on the power supply.
Figure 10. Wiring and Integrated Accessory Relay Board

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To install the relay board, plug the relay board onto P3 on the
keypad. The relays must face up towards the keypad wire harness
connector P2. Use the included tie wrap to bundle all the wires
together from the keypad wire harness and relay board.
Figure 11. Plugging on Relay Board

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6. Testing the Keypad
After installing the keypad, the manufacturer recommends that you
perform the keypad self-test once a year, to ensure that the keypad
works properly.
1. To perform the self-test, with the unit powered up, press the
following keys on the keypad: 7890 # 123456 ✱
●If all 12 key presses are accepted, the keypad enters self-test
mode.
●The LEDs alternate green, yellow, and red followed by the
sounder beeping three times.
2. Verify that the master code works correctly. (The master code
accesses program mode and activates the main relay to verify
that the locking device is working.)
The default master code is 1234.
(If the default is not working, refer to Section 9.)

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7. Programming
To enter program mode, press 99 # Master Code ✱. The yellow
LED must then start blinking slowing (if not verify the master code is
correct – refer to Section 9). The default Master Code is 1234.
NOTE: If auto-entry is enabled, the ✱(asterisk) key is not used to
enter Program mode.
To change the Master Code, enter:
1 # new Master Code ✱new Master Code ✱
(When finished press the ✱to exit program mode.)
Note: Refer to Section 7.4 for adding user codes
7.1 Programming Order
To ensure that the keypad is programmed properly in the initial
installation, program the keypad in the following order:
●Step 1: Assigning Virtual Outputs to Physical Outputs
●Step 2: Programming Output Time Durations
●Step 3: Programming Users
●Step 4: Programming Keypad Options
7.2 Assigning Virtual Outputs to Physical Outputs
The keypad is equipped with both Virtual Outputs and Physical
Outputs. Virtual Outputs are functions that you can assign to operate
any Physical Output. Physical Outputs include the main relay, the
three relays on the aux relay board, and the two audio alerts.
The 242 model has six physical outputs (four relays and two audio
alerts). The 212 model has three physical outputs (a main relay and
two audio alerts).
●Using Command 10, you can assign any Virtual Output to any
Physical Output or disable a Physical Output.
●Each Physical Output can only have one Virtual Output assigned
to it.

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Command/Action Keys to Enter/Details
Command 10.
Assign Virtual
Outputs to Physical
Outputs
10 # virtual output # physical output # ✱✱
Virtual Output List Physical Output List
0 – No Mapping 1 – Relay 1 (Main Relay)
(Physical output unused) 2 – Relay 2 (K2); (242 model)
1 – Lock Output* 3 – Relay 3 (K3); (242 model)
2 – Alarm Shunt Output (242) 4 – Relay 4 (K4); (242 model)
3 – Propped Door Output** 9 – Audio Alert #1
4 – Forced Door Output** 10 – Audio Alert #2
5 – OUT2 (242)
6 – OUT3 (242) Note: Audio alerts are described
7 – OUT4 (242) in Section 7.2.2
8 – OUT5 (242)
13 – Duress Output (242)
14 – Panic Output (242)
15 – Keypad Active Output (242)
* The bi-color red/green LED only follows the lock output.
** On the 212 model, you can assign these to the audio alerts.
Defaults – The keypad comes
programmed with the following
default output assignments:
The Lock Output is assigned to
Relay 1, the Alarm Shunt Output to
Relay 2, the Propped Door Output to
Relay 3 and the Forced Door Output
to Relay 4.
7.2.1 Virtual Outputs
Virtual Outputs Description/Details
Lock This output is used for your locking device.
Alarm Shunt (242)
This is used to shunt out an existing alarm panel.
It activates with the lock output and de-energizes
one second after the lock time expires.
Propped Door
This output activates after entering a valid user
code only if the door position switch is left open
longer than the programmed propped door time.

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Virtual Outputs Description/Details
Forced Door This output activates if the door position switch is
opened without entering a valid user code.
OUT2, OUT3,
OUT4, OUT5
(242)
These four independently controlled outputs
are activated by user codes programmed to
activate multiple outputs and the REX function.
See programming Commands 59 and 49 in the
Programming section.
Duress (242)
The duress output is activated when a duress
user enters their code. See Duress User in the
Programming section.
Panic (242)
Panic is activated by pressing the ✱and #
keys at the same time. This is used in case of
emergency to activate an auxiliary device and
should not be used to gain access.
Keypad Active (242)
The Keypad Active output is activated when any
key is pressed. Do not use this output to gain
access.
7.2.2 Audio Alerts
Audio Alerts are produced by the local sounder on the keypad and
can be used as a local propped door alarm or forced door alarm to
free up the relays for other functions.
●Alert #1 is a constant quick beep
(¼ second on and ¼ second off).
●Alert #2 is a short beep (100 ms) every two seconds.
●Alert #1 takes priority over Alert #2.
7.2.3 Programming REX Outputs (242 Model)
For wiring information, see Section 5.5.
49 # output list # 0 # ✱ ✱
Use this command to program which outputs the REX operates.
1 = LOCK, 2 = OUT2, 3 = OUT3, 4 = OUT4, and 5 = OUT5.

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Command 11. Set
LOCK Time Duration 11 # time # 0 # ✱✱(time = 1 to 255 seconds)
Command 12. Set
OUT2 Time Duration 12 # ttt # mmm # ✱✱To toggle, enter: 12 # 0 # 0 # ✱✱
Command 13. Set
OUT3 Time Duration 13 # ttt # mmm # ✱✱To toggle, enter: 13 # 0 # 0 # ✱✱
Command 14. Set
OUT4 Time Duration 14 # ttt # mmm # ✱✱To toggle, enter: 14 # 0 # 0 # ✱✱
Command 15. Set
OUT5 Time Duration 15 # ttt # mmm # ✱✱To toggle, enter: 15 # 0 # 0 # ✱✱
Options:
ttt (time units) Number of time units to operate OUTn when
valid PIN entered (1-255)
Examples:
12 # 1 # 10 # (for 10 seconds)
(1 time unit multiplied by 10 seconds)
12 # 2 # 10 # (for 20 seconds)
(2 time units multiplied by 10 seconds)
mmm (multiplier) Number of seconds in each time unit (1-255)
Examples:
12 # 15 # 1 # (for 15 seconds)
(15 time units multiplied by 1 second)
12 # 15 # 2 # (for 30 seconds)
(15 time units multiplied by 2 seconds)
Command 44. Set
Propped Door Time 44 # time # 0 # ✱✱
Options:
time
Propped Door Time - rounded down to nearest
10’s of seconds; entered as 00, 10 through 990,
defaults to 30 seconds; entering a time of zero
disables the propped door function.
Command 45. Set
Forced Door Time 45 # time # 0 # ✱✱
Options:
time
Forced Door Time - rounded down to nearest
10’s of seconds; entered as 00, 10 through 990,
defaults to 10 seconds; entering a time of zero
latches the virtual forced door that can be cleared
with any valid PIN or by entering program mode.

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Command/Action Keys to Enter/Details
Command 32.
Change Keypad
Parameters
32 # parameter # value # ✱✱
Parameter Value
0 – Duress Output Duration 1 – 255 (default = 5)
1 – Panic Output Duration 1 – 255 (default = 5)
2 – Error Lockout Threshold 1 – 50 (default = 3)
3 – Error Lockout Duration 1 – 255 (default = 10
7.4 Programming Users
Command/Action Keys to Enter/Details
Master Code
User #1 is the master code; it can access all
commands in program mode. The default code
is 1234. The master code can be programmed
with Command 50 or Command 60 as a
standard user only.
Supervisor Code
User #2, when programmed, is the supervisor
code. The supervisor can access program mode,
but is limited to adding and deleting users,
as well as enabling or disabling users. The
supervisor code can’t change, delete, or disable
the master code or supervisor code itself.
Add Standard User
(short version) user location # code ✱code ✱
Add User with
Specific Unlock
Time
unlock time # user location # code ✱code ✱
(This command is used to program a user with
a specific unlock. This user activates the virtual
lock output.)
Delete User user location # ✱✱