Roger MCT68ME-IO User manual

Roger Access Control System
MCT68ME-IO Operating Manual
Product version: 2.0/2.1
Firmware version: 2.1.0.306 or newer
Document version: Rev. B

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1. DESIGN AND APPLICATION
The MCT68ME-IO is an access terminal dedicated to RACS 5 system. The device enables identification of
users by PINs and/or 13.56 MHz MIFARE® Ultralight/Classic and EM125kHz (UNIQUE) proximity cards.
The terminal is mainly used for Time&Attendance applications. The device is offered in two versions:
MCT68ME-IO-I for indoor installation and MCT68ME-IO-O with ME-7 metal enclosure for outdoor
installation. The terminal is connected to access controller through RS485 interface.
Characteristics
•RACS 5 system access terminal
•13.56 MHz MIFARE Ultralight/Classic/ proximity cards
•EM125kHz (UNIQUE) proximity cards
•Alphanumeric LCD display
•3 LED indicators
•Buzzer
•Silicone keypad with backlight
•4 function keys
•3 NO/NC inputs
•2 transistor outputs
•1 relay output
•1 I/O line
•RS485 interface
•Tamper protection
•Outdoor environment*
•Screw terminals
* only MCT68ME-IO-O
Power supply
The terminal requires power supply voltage in range of 11-15VDC. It can be supplied from MCX2D/MCX4D
expander of MC16-PAC-KIT, from MC16 access controller (e.g. TML output) or from dedicated power
supply unit. The supply wire diameter must be selected in such way that the voltage drop between supply
output and the device would be lower than 1V. The proper wire diameter is especially critical when device is
located in long distance from the supply source. In such a case the use of dedicated power supply unit
located close to the device should be considered. When separate power supply unit is used then its minus
should be connected to controller’s GND by means of signal wire with any diameter. It is recommended to
use UTP cable for connection of device to controller. The table below shows maximal UTP cable lengths in
relation to the number of wires used for power supply.
Table 1. Power supply cabling
Number of UTP wire pairs for power supply
Maximal length of power supply cable
1
150m
2
300m
3
450m
4
600m

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Fig. 1 MCT supply from MC16 access controller
Fig. 2 MCT supply from dedicated power supply unit
RS485 bus
The communication method with MC16 access controller is provided with RS485 bus which can encompass
up to 16 devices of RACS 5 system, each with unique address in range of 100-115. The bus topology can
be freely arranged as star, tree or any combination of them except for loop. The matching resistors
(terminators) connected at the ends of transmitting lines are not required. In most cases communication
works with any cable type (standard telephone cable, shielded or unshielded twisted pair etc.) but the
recommended cable is unshielded twisted pair (U/UTP cat.5). Shielded cables should be limited to
installations subject to strong electromagnetic interferences. The RS485 communication standard used in
the RACS 5 system guarantees proper communication in a distance of up to 1200 meters as well as high
resistance to interferences.
Note: Do not use more than single pair in UTP cable for RS485 communication bus.

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RACS CLK/DTA bus
RACS CLK/DTA bus is dedicated to communication with PRT series terminals. However in case of
MCT68ME-IO with firmware 1.1.0.306 the communication with slave PRT terminal is disabled. The DTA line
of the bus can be configured as NO/NC input or transistor output while CLK line of the bus is unused.
Display
The terminal is equipped with alphanumeric display (4 lines, 20 characters each). The display can be
configured in regard of displayed information within high level configuration by means of Display command
in VISO software navigation tree which is explained in AN011 application note.
Keypad
The terminal is equipped with numeric keypad and backlight. The keypad can be used for user identification
with PIN and for various keypad commands. By default, the key [#] is used for PIN confirming.
Function keys
The terminal is equipped with four function keys [F1] –[F4]. Various functions can be assigned to these
keys within high level configuration (VISO) e.g. door bell, Set T&A Mode, Register Guard Tour Event, Set
Automation Node On, etc. Within low level configuration (VISO v2 or RogerVDM) of the terminal it is
possible configure if terminal distinguishes short and long key pressings. Consequently each types of key
press can be assigned with different function.
Numeric keypad includes [*] and [#] keys which can be configured as function keys.
LED indicators
The terminal is equipped with three LED indicators which are used to signal integral functions and they can
be additionally programmed with other available functions within high level configuration (VISO).
Table 2. LED indicators
Indicator
Symbol
Colour
Integral functions
LED
STATUS
Red / green
Default colour of the indicator is red. If the terminal is assigned to
Alarm Zone then the LED indicates zone arming (red) or
disarming (green).
LED OPEN
Green
LED indicates access granting.
LED
SYSTEM
Orange
LED indicates card reading and can signal other system functions
including device malfunction.
Note: Synchronic pulsing of LED indicators signifies lost communication with MC16 controller.
Buzzer
The terminal is equipped with buzzer which is used to signal integral functions and it can be additionally
programmed with other available functions within high level configuration (VISO).
Inputs
The terminal offers 3 general purpose IN1..IN3 inputs of NO/NC type. Additionally, DTA line can be
configured as NO/NC input. Input types are defined within low level configuration (VISO v2 or RogerVDM).
Input functions are assigned within high level configuration (VISO). Multiple functions can be assigned to the
same input at the same time.
Tamper detector
Built-in tamper (sabotage) detector enables detection of unauthorized opening of device’s enclosure as well
as detachment of the enclosure from wall. The detector is internally connected to the TMP screw terminals.
It does not require low level configuration but it is necessary to connect it to controller with wires as in

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example in fig. 3. It is also essential to mount front panel in such way as the tamper detector (fig. 4) would
firmly press the back panel.
The input of controller for connection of tamper loop requires low level configuration in regard of NC type
(VISO v2 or RogerVDM) and high level configuration consisting in assignment of the function [133] Tamper
Toggle on the level of a Main Board of a controller in VISO software navigation tree.
Fig. 3 Tamper loop example
Outputs
The terminal offers 2 transistor open collector type IO1..IO2 outputs (15V/150mA rated) and 1 relay output
with NO/NC contacts (30V/1.5A DC/AC rated). Additionally, DTA line can be configured as open collector
type output (15V/15mA rated). Electric parameters such as polarity are configured within low level
configuration (VISO v2 or RogerVDM). Function are assigned to outputs within high level configuration
(VISO). Multiple functions with different priorities can be assigned to the same output at the same time.
Identification
Following user identification methods are offered by the terminal:
•MIFARE Ultralight/Classic/Plus/DESFire proximity cards
•EM125kHz (UNIQUE) proximity cards
•PINs
The technical characteristics of the device are guaranteed for RFID cards supplied by Roger. Cards from
other sources may be used, but they are not covered by the manufactures warranty. Before deciding to use
specific Roger products with third-party contactless cards, it is recommended to conduct tests that will
confirm satisfactory operation with the specific Roger device and software in which it operates.
MIFARE and EM125kHz cards
The terminal enables concurrent reading of both proximity card standards. In case of MFARE the device
cannot read card programmable number (PCN) but only card serial number (CSN).
PINs
Terminal accepts variable length PINs (by default 4-8 digits concluded with [#] key).

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2. INSTALLATION
Table 3. Screw terminals
Name
Description
12V
12VDC power supply
GND
Ground
IN1
IN1 input line
IN2
IN2 input line
IN3
IN3 input line
RS485 A
RS485 bus, line A
RS485 B
RS485 bus, line B
CLK
Not used
DTA
Input/output line
TMP
Tamper contact
TMP
Tamper contact
IO1
IO1 output line
IO2
IO2 output line
REL1-NC
REL1 relay normally closed contact
REL1-COM
REL1 relay common contact
REL1-NO
REL1 relay normally opened contact
Fig. 4 Programming jumpers

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Fig. 5 MCT68ME-IO-I installation

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Fig. 6 MCT68ME-IO-O installation

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Installation guidelines
•The terminal should be mounted on a vertical structure (wall) away from sources of heat and
moisture.
•Front panel should be attached in such way as the tamper detector (fig. 4) would firmly press the
back panel.
•All electrical connections should be done with disconnected power supply.
•If the terminal and controller are not supplied from the same PSU then GND terminals of both
devices must be connected with any wire.
•Device can be cleaned by means of wet cloth and mild detergent without abrasive components. In
particular do not clean with alcohols, solvents, petrol, disinfectants, acids, rust removers, etc.
Damages resulting from improper maintenance and usage are not covered by manufacturer
warranty.
3. OPERATION SCENARIOS
The terminal when connected to MC16 access controller can be used for access control and particularly for
Time&Attendance because it can present current T&A Mode on its display and it enables T&A Modes
switching with its function keys. The example of connection diagram for such scenario is shown in fig. 7
where inputs and outputs from MC16 board are used and in fig. 8 where inputs and outputs from terminal
are used. The terminal can also operate with MC16 controller using MCX2D/MCX4D expanders as in case
of M16-PAC-KIT series. Various scenarios of operation with MC16 controllers are presented in AN002
application note.
Fig. 7 Typical connection diagram for the terminal and MC16 access controller

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Fig. 8 Typical connection diagram for the terminal and MC16 access controller
4. CONFIGURATION
The purpose of low level configuration is to prepare device for operation in RACS 5 system. In case of
RACS 5 v1 system the address of device must be configured by means of RogerVDM software or by
manual addressing before connection to MC16 controller. While in RACS v2 system, low level configuration
and addressing can be done with VISO v2 software during final configuration of the system. Therefore in
RACS 5 v2 system the configuration from RogerVDM software and manual addressing are optional and
during installation it is only necessary to properly connect the device to MC16 access controller.
Low level configuration (VISO v2)
In RACS 5 v2 system the reader can be installed at site without previous configuration. According to AN006
application note, its address and other settings can be configured from VISO v2 management software and
during such configuration the access to its service contacts (fig. 4) is not required.
Low level configuration (RogerVDM)
The purpose of low level configuration is to prepare device for operation in RACS 5 system.
Programming procedure with RogerVDM software:
1. Connect the device to RUD-1 interface (fig. 9) and connect the RUD-1 to computer’s USB port.
2. Start RogerVDM program, select MCTdevice, firmware version, RS485 communication channel and
serial port with RUD-1 interface.
3. Click Connect, the program will establish connection and will automatically display Configuration tab.
4. Enter unoccupied RS485 address in range of 100-115 and other settings according to requirements of
specific installation.
5. Click Send to Device to update the configuration of device.
6. Optionally make a backup by clicking Send to File… and saving settings to file on disk.
7. In the top menu select Device->Disconnect.
8. Disconnect device from RUD-1 interface.
Note: Do not read any cards nor press keypad when reader is configured with RogerVDM.

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Fig. 9 Connection to RUD-1 interface (low level configuration)
Table 4. List of low level parameters
Communication settings
RS485 address
Parameter defines device address on RS485 bus. Range: 100-115.
Default value: 100.
RS485 communication timeout [s]
Parameter defines delay after which device will signal lost
communication with controller. When set to 0 then signaling is
disabled. Range: 0-64s. Default value: 20s.
RS485 encryption
Parameter enables encryption at RS485 bus. Range: [0]: No, [1]: Yes.
Default value: [0]: No.
RS485 encryption key
Parameter defines key for encryption of communication at RS485 bus.
Range: 4-16 ASCII characters.
General settings
Card reading disabled
Parameter enables blocking of card reading in selected technology.
The parameter is dedicated to terminals which support more than one
card reading technology.
Reverse order of bytes
Parameter enables the terminal to send bytes of card number in
reverse order.
Card reading synchronisation
input
Parameter enables selection of reader input which will be used for
synchronisation of magnetic field with another reader in vicinity to
prevent interferences between both readers. Selected input must be
connected to synchronisation output of another reader. When set to 0
then synchronisation is disabled. Typical numbering is 1 = IN1, 2 = IN2
and 3 = IN3. Range: 0-3. Default value: 0.
Card reading synchronisation
output
Parameter enables selection of reader output which will be used for
synchronisation of magnetic field with another reader in vicinity to
prevent interferences between both readers. Selected output must be
connected to synchronisation input of another reader. When set to 0
then synchronisation is disabled. Typical numbering is 1 = REL1, 2 =
OUT1 and 3 = OUT2. Range: 0-3. Default value: 0.

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Single key press
Parameter enables separate transmission of each pressed key to
controller. Range: [0]: No, [1]: Yes. Default value: [1]: Yes.
Min. length of PIN
Parameter defines the minimal number of digits for PIN entered with
keypad. If the number of entered digits is lower than this parameter
then it cannot be sent to controller when concluded with [#] key. When
set to 0 then PINs are disabled. Range: 4-8. Default value: 4.
Max. length of PIN
Parameter defines the maximal number of digits for PIN entered with
keypad. If the number of entered digits reaches this parameter then
PIN is automatically sent to controller and [#] key pressing is not
necessary. When set to 0 then automatic PIN transmission is disabled.
Range: 0-8. Default value: 8.
[*] key clears PIN buffer
Parameter defines if already entered digits of PIN can be deleted with
[*] key. Range: [0]: No, [1]: Yes. Default value: [1]: Yes.
Time between keys in PIN [s]
Parameter defines max. time between two consecutive key pressings.
Range: 0-64. Default value: 10.
PIN followed by [#] key
Parameter enables use of PINs with variable length. In such scenario
PIN is concluded with [#] key. Range: [0]: No, [1]: Yes. Default value:
[1]: Yes.
Long key press time [s]
Parameter defines long press time for such key types as [*], [#] and
[F1] - [F4]. When set to 0 then long press is disabled. Range: 0-64.
Default value: 2.
Key press options
Parameter defines key press type for [*], [#] and [F1] - [F4] keys.
Range: [1]: Short press only, [2]: Long press only, [3]: Short and long
press. Default value: [1]: Short press only.
Input types
IN1, IN2, IN3
Parameter defines the type of input line. Range: [1]: NO, [2]: NC.
Default value: [1]: NO.
Input comments
IN1, IN2, IN3
Parameter defines any text or comment which corresponds to the
object. It is later displayed in VISO program.
Output polarity
REL1, IO1, IO2
Parameter defines polarity of output. Normal polarity means that the
output by default is switched off while Reversed polarity means that
the output by default is switched on. Range: [0]: Normal polarity, [1]:
Reversed polarity. Default value: [0]: Normal polarity.
Output comments
REL1, IO1, IO2
Parameter defines any text or comment which corresponds to the
object. It is later displayed in VISO program.
Object comments
DEV, LCD
Parameter defines any text or comment which corresponds to the
device/object. It is later displayed in VISO program.
Internal Terminal ID1
Terminal enabled
Parameter enables to activate/deactivate card reader.
Keypad enabled
Parameter enables to activate/deactivate keypad.
AF type
Parameter defines authentication factor returned by terminal ID1.
AF class
Parameter defines authentication factor class returned by terminal ID1.
KBD, CDI, BUZZER, LED OPEN,
Parameter defines any text or comment which corresponds to the

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LED STATUS comment
object. It is later displayed in VISO program.
DTA settings
Line type
Parameter defines type of DTA line.
Input type
Parameter defines the type of input line. Range: [1]: NO, [2]: NC.
Default value: [1]: NO.
Output polarization
Parameter defines polarity of output. Normal polarity means that the
output by default is switched off while Reversed polarity means that
the output by default is switched on. Range: [0]: Normal polarity, [1]:
Reversed polarity. Default value: [0]: Normal polarity.
DTA comment
Parameter defines any text or comment which corresponds to the
object. It is later displayed in VISO program.
Manual addressing
Manual addressing can be done within memory reset procedure.
Memory reset procedure
Memory reset procedure enables configuration of RS485 address and resets all other settings to factory
default ones.
Memory reset procedure:
1. Remove all connections from A and B lines.
2. Place jumper on MEM contacts (fig. 4)
3. Restart the reader (switch power supply off and on or short RST contacts for a moment).
4. When ‘CONFIG RESET’ is displayed by reader then remove jumper from MEM contacts.
5. When ‘ID:’ is displayed by reader then enter 3 digits of RS485 address in range of 100-115 with reader
keypad.
6. When the third digit is defined then the reader will restart with the new address.
High level configuration (VISO)
The purpose of high level configuration is to define logical functioning of the terminal which communicates
with the MC16 access controller and it depends on applied scenario of operation. The example of access
control system configuration is given in AN006 application note which is available at www.roger.pl.
5. FIRMWARE UPDATE
The update requires connection of reader to computer with RUD-1 interface (fig. 9) and starting RogerISP
software. The latest firmware file is available at www.roger.pl.
Firmware update procedure:
1. Connect the reader to RUD-1 interface (fig. 9) and connect the RUD-1 to computer’s USB port.
2. Place jumper on FDM contacts (fig. 4).
3. Restart the reader (switch power supply off and on or short RST contacts for a moment).
4. Start RogerISP program.
5. Select serial port with RUD-1 interface and USB-RS485 Converter option.
6. Specify path to firmware file (*.hex).
7. Click Program and proceed according to displayed messages.
8. Remove jumper from FDM contacts and restart the reader.
6. SPECIFICATION
Table 5. Specification
Supply voltage
Nominal 12VDC, min./max. range 10-15VDC
Current consumption
~100 mA

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(average)
Inputs
Three NO/NC inputs (IN1..IN3) internally connected to the power supply plus
through a 15kΩ resistor, approx. 3.5V triggering level
Relay output
Relay output (REL1) with single NO/NC contact, 30V/1.5A DC/AC max. load
Transistor outputs
Two (IO1, IO2) open collector outputs, 15VDC/150mA max. load
DTA input/output
I/O line configured as NO/NC input or open collector output with 15VDC/15mA
max. load
Reading range
up to 10 cm
Tamper protection
Isolated 24V/50mA contacts, shorted when enclosure is closed
Proximity cards
EM 125 kHz UNIQUE according to EM4100/4102 and 13.56MHz according to
ISO14443A and MIFARE
Reading range
Up to 10 cm for EM125kHz
Up to 7 cm for MIFARE
Distance
1200m maximal cable length for RS485 bus between controller and reader
IP Code
MCT68ME-IO-I: IP41
MCT68ME-IO-O: IP54
Environmental class
(according to EN
50133-1)
MCT68ME-IO-I: Class I, indoor general conditions, temperature: +5°C to
+40°C, relative humidity: 10 to 95% (no condensation)
MCT68ME-IO-O: Class IV, outdoor general conditions, temperature: -25°C to
+60°C, relative humidity: 10 to 95% (no condensation)
Dimensions H x W x D
MCT68ME-IO-I: 170 x 110 x 42 mm
MCT68ME-IO-O: 220 x 156 x 104 mm
Weight
MCT68ME-IO-I: ~410g
MCT68ME-IO-O: ~1150g
7. ORDERING INFORMATION
Table 6. Ordering information
MCT68ME-IO-I
EM 125 kHz and 13.56 MHz MIFARE (CSN) access terminal with keypad and
display; on-board I/Os; indoor version
MCT68ME-IO-O
EM 125 kHz and 13.56 MHz MIFARE (CSN) access terminal with keypad and
display; on-board I/Os; outdoor version with metal protection enclosure
RUD-1
Portable USB-RS485 communication interface dedicated to ROGER access
control devices
8. PRODUCT HISTORY
Table 7. Product history
Version
Date
Description
MCT68ME-IO-I v1.0
09/2016
The first commercial version of product
MCT68ME-IO-I v2.0
01/2018
Modifications of electronic components
MCT68ME-IO-O v1.0
09/2016
The first commercial version of product
MCT68ME-IO-O v2.0
01/2018
Modifications of electronic components
MCT68ME-IO-O v2.1
11/2019
Modification of ME-7 metal enclosure

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