Roger PRT32 Installation guide

PRT32 v1.0
RFID/PIN Access Reader
Firmware v74.7
Installation and Programming Guide

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1. Table of contents
1.Table of contents ................................................................................ 2
2.Important note – read this first .......................................................... 3
3.Glossary and terms ............................................................................. 3
4.General ............................................................................................... 4
4.1.Designed function...................................................................................4
4.2.Features................................................................................................5
5.Operating modes ................................................................................ 5
5.1.Online mode (host-controlled operation)....................................................5
5.1.1.Wiegand format.............................................................................6
5.1.2.Magstripe format ...........................................................................6
5.1.3.RACS format.................................................................................7
5.2.Offline Mode (Stand-alone Operation) .......................................................7
5.2.1.Full Stand-alone mode ...................................................................7
5.2.2.Simple Stand-alone mode...............................................................8
6.Functional description for Offline mode .............................................. 8
6.1.Users ....................................................................................................8
6.2.Managing the users.................................................................................9
6.3.User identification...................................................................................9
6.4.Armed and Disarmed Modes...................................................................10
6.5.Arming and disarming of a reader...........................................................10
6.5.1.Examples....................................................................................11
6.6.Unlocking a door...................................................................................11
6.7.Operation with XM-2 I/O extension module..............................................12
6.8.Operation with the external PRT series reader ..........................................12
6.9.Door Bell function .................................................................................13
6.10.Alarms ................................................................................................13
7.Programming .................................................................................... 14
7.1.Preparing the reader for Online mode......................................................14
7.2.Preparing the reader for Offline mode .....................................................14
7.3.Setting the reader’s operation mode .......................................................14
7.4.Memory Reset - programming MASTER and INSTALLER users ....................16
7.4.1.Factory default settings ................................................................16
7.5.Installer Programming mode..................................................................17
7.6.User Programming mode .......................................................................19
7.6.1.User programming commands.......................................................20
7.6.2.Programming examples................................................................21
8.Acoustic and optical signals in Offline mode ..................................... 22
9.Installation guidelines ...................................................................... 23
10.Appendix ......................................................................................... 24

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2. Important note – read this first
The PRT32 can be configured for various operating modes. The factory shipped new
reader is pre-configured for RACS address ID=0. The selection of the required
operating mode can be carried out through adequate programming procedure (see
Setting reader operating mode later in this document).
If the reader is dedicated for Offline mode (standalone mode) installer must
program two special users (MASTER and INSTALLER) into a unit, those users will be
later required for programming of a unit.
If the unit is dedicated for Online mode (slave unit connected to the host controller)
programming of the MASTER and INSTALLER users is not necessary.
Both users (MASTER and INSTALLER) may have card and/or PIN. Any EM 125 kHz
proximity card or tag can be programmed for MASTER or INSTALLER. Whenever
required (e.g. when stolen or lost) installer may program new MASTER and
INSTALLER cards into a unit. The factory new PRT32 reader is shipped with MASTER
and INSTALLER users not programmed.
Note: If after power up of the reader the LED SYSTEM is on it means that either
contents of reader’s memory is corrupted or MASTER/INSTALLER users are not
programmed into a unit. In this case reader must be completely re-programmed.
3. Glossary and terms
Clock & Data Interface
The electrical interface used by the reader for communication with various
equipment connected to it. Optionally, the PRT32 can operate with a second PRT
series reader and XM-2 I/O extension module. These devices can be connected to
the same Clock and Data lines and must have an individual addresses (ID
numbers).
Door Release or Door Lock
The electric device used to unlock a door. Typically it can be a door strike or
magnetic lock.
Identifier
The method or means which is used for identification of a user. It can be a
proximity card, a PIN code, a finger template etc. In some cases Identifier may
consist of two or more of items required for a single identification procedure. For
example when the option Card and PIN is active then Identifier=Card+PIN.
Identification Mode
The method used for identification of users. The PRT32 offers following
Identification Modes: Card or PIN and Card and PIN.
Memory Reset
The procedure which clears contents of device’s memory and restores default
(factory) values.
PRT Series Readers
The PRT reader’s family developed and manufactured by the Roger. Each member

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of PRT series readers can be connected to the external access controller (this is
called Online mode) or operate as stand-alone unit (this is called Offline mode).
Restart
The scenario when device goes through initialization procedure, the same as after
power up of a unit.
Roger Access Control System (RACS)
The access control system which consists of PR series access controllers developed
and manufactured by Roger.
Access Control Unit (ACU)
The logic device which provides access control, usually it is an access controller.
XM-2 I/O Extension Module
The remote I/O extension module for RACS system. The XM-2 provides two NO/NC
inputs and two relay type outputs.
Full Stand-alone mode
The operation mode in which reader independently controls a door passage. When
in Full Stand-alone mode PRT32 requires the remote XM-2 extension module,
optionally it may operate with additional PRT series reader (two-way passage).
Simple Stand-alone mode
The operation mode in which reader independently controls a door passage. When
in Simple Stand-alone mode PR32 uses its internal I/O lines as general purpose
I/Os and is not capable to operate with XM-2 I/O module nor additional PRT reader.
4. General
4.1. Designed function
The PRT32 reader has been designed for use in access control installations to
enable user identification via EM 125 kHz UNIQUE standard proximity cards and/or
PIN codes. Reader can be configured for Stand-alone mode (alternatively called
Offline mode) or for use with an external access control unit (ACU) supporting
compatible data interface formats (Online mode).
The PRT32 configured for Online mode works as a slave unit serving a sole purpose
of reading cards and/or entering a PIN codes then providing subsequent
transmission of such collected data to the host ACU for further processing.
The PRT32 terminal offers several data transmission formats available for use in
Online mode which includes the popular Wiegand and Magstripe (i.e. simulation of
an output of a magnetic card reader) data protocols.
When configured for Stand-alone operation (Offline mode), the PRT32 reader
independently (i.e. autonomously) controls the supervised door access point. For
this mode the reader offers two installation configurations — first of them uses the
reader’s built-in I/O signal lines as standard general purpose inputs and outputs,
the second one uses them for communication with an external XM-2 I/O module
and a secondary (optional) PRT series reader. An access control installation
containing two PRT series readers (one at the entry and other at the exit side of the

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supervised door) enables two-way passage control. The system setup utilizing an
XM-2 module provides higher level of security for door access control system by
separating its logical element (a reader unit) from the relay which controls a door
lock.
Note: When configured for Full Stand-alone mode, the PRT32 reader may operate
with the second PRT series reader. Both devices can create two way (entry/exit)
door control.
4.2. Features
Online mode (Slave unit connected to a host device):
•26/34/42/66 bit Wiegand data transmission formats
•Magstripe data format (ABA Track II emulation)
•RACS data format (for connection to PR series ACUs from Roger)
•Various options for transmission of PIN codes
•LED/BUZZER control input
Offline mode (Stand-alone mode):
•System settings stored in nonvolatile memory
•Enrolment up to 120 users
•User identification by a card or PIN code
•User indexing (ID indexed user records)
•Support for Door Contact and Exit Button
•Door Alarm and Door Bell outputs
•Disarmed Mode output and Arming Disabled input for integration with the
alarm system
•Two way door control (requires second PRT reader to form a pair)
•Uses built-in I/Os or remote XM-2 I/O module
5. Operating modes
There are two main modes of operation available for a reader:
•Online mode
•Offline mode
5.1. Online mode (host-controlled operation)
When in this mode, PRT32 reads cards or PINs and then transmits the collected
data to the host unit for further processing. The PRT32 offers the following data
transmission formats:
•Wiegand 26bit
•Wiegand 34bit
•Wiegand 42bit
•Wiegand 66bit
•Magstripe (ABA Track II emulation, sometimes called Clock & Data)
•RACS (for PR controllers from Roger)

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5.1.1. Wiegand format
When employing Wiegand transmission format, the card/PIN is transferred to the
host using sequences of pulses sent over the CLK and DTA lines. Depending on the
selected version of the transmission format, the PRT32 uses 26, 34, 42 or 66 bits to
transmit a data to the host unit. Card code is always transmitted as a whole
number, PINs can be transmitted as a hole number too or alternatively, each
pressed key can be transmitted separately (for more details regarding PIN
transmission formats see section: Setting Reader Operating Mode).
Note: For card and PIN codes which require more bits than the number of bits
available in the selected data transmission format, the PRT32 reader omits the
most significant bits of the code/PIN. As a result transmission from a reader is not
equal to a full code of presented card code or entered PIN.
In Wiegand format, a dual color LED STATUS lights steady in red. The LED
SYSTEM along with buzzer are activated for a while each time a card is read or
PIN is entered. The LED OPEN is normally off, it becomes on when IN1 is
shorted with supply negative (GND), also when active, the LED OPEN is
accompanied by continues sound.
5.1.2. Magstripe format
When employing Magstripe transmission format, the card/PIN is transferred to the
host using electric signal waves transmitted over the CLK and DTA lines. The LED
indicators and the buzzer are controlled in the same manner as described for
Wiegand formats (see section above).
In Magstripe format, the PRT32 reader transmits a sequence of data bits
representing either a code of the presented card or digits of entered PIN. When
operating with Magstripe format, the reader stores all pressed keys in a buffer and
does not transmit them until the [#] key is pressed — a press of the [#] key is
treated as the end of the PIN code.

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5.1.3. RACS format
When employing RACS transmission format, the PRT32 unit communicates with PR
access controller via CLK and DTA lines. Unlike in the Wiegand and Magstripe
formats, the PRT32 unit using RACS format requires an individual address
(ID=0…3) to be set during configuration of a reader. With RACS format,
communications between the PRT32 and ACU is bilateral, this allows controller to
monitor communication. The reader’s LEDs and the buzzer are controlled by the
host except situation when reader will lost communication with host. In this case
are LEDs are flashing which means that communication between reader and host is
discontinued.
When operating with RACS format, reader stores all pressed keys in a buffer and
does not transmit them, until the [#] key is pressed. Each entry of PIN code must
be followed by pressing the [#] key, which is treated as the end of a PIN code. In
RACS format when IN1 is triggered, the PRT32 will stop reading cards and PINs till
the moment when IN1 will be released.
5.2. Offline Mode (Stand-alone Operation)
The PRT32 reader offers two variants of Stand-alone operation:
•Full Stand-alone mode
•Simple Stand-alone mode
In both operation modes reader is capable of providing independent (i.e.
autonomic) control of a single door.
5.2.1. Full Stand-alone mode
In this mode the reader’s CLK and DTA lines are used for communication with a
remote XM-2 I/O extension module and optionally with second (optional) PRT series
reader (for two-way door control). The IN1 line operates as a programmable input
and can be configured to various options. The I/O lines on the XM-2 module can be
programmed to several predefined functions (see: settings for C5, C6, C7, C8 and
C9 parameters in section Installer Programming). The Full Stand-alone mode offers
improved security, because it allows for separation between the reader and the
relay which controls a door lock.

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The maximum length of the cable run between a PRT reader and an XM-2 module
and optional secondary PRT reader is limited to 150 m. For two-way door control
the primary PRT unit needs to be configured for Full Stand-alone mode while the
second (slave) reader needs to be configured for RACS Online mode with address
set to ID=0.
Note: For Full Stand-alone mode the XM-2 I/O extension module connected to the
PRT reader has to be configured for address ID=5.
5.2.2. Simple Stand-alone mode
In this mode the reader’s CLK and DTA lines are used as standard, general purpose,
inputs or outputs while the IN1 line operates always as a programmable input. Each
I/O line (CLK, DTA and IN1) can be configured fro several available functions.
Note: The CLK and DTA lines may operate either as an input or output. Installer has
to program each line for adequate function. The function assigned to CLK/DTA line
automatically determines whether the line will operate as output or input. If
configured to be an output, the CLK or DTA line operates as an open-collector line
capable to sink up to 20 mA. When necessary, both lines (CLK and DTA) can be
configured as Door lock output and connected together (shorted) for increased
output current (up to 40mA).
6. Functional description for Offline mode
6.1. Users
In the Offline (Stand-alone) mode, a PRT reader can register up to 120 users, each
with a card, PIN code (3-6 digits) and ID number (000–119). Every entry of a PIN
code must be followed by the [#] key which is required to mark an end of a PIN.
Users can be identified by their PINs or cards. When the Card and PIN Identification
Mode is set, users must present their card and subsequently enter its PIN (always

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first read card and then enter PIN). The Card and PIN option can be set separately
for primary and secondary reader.
The PR32 reader supports five types (classes) of users:
•INSTALLER
•MASTER
•NORMAL
•TOGGLE
•TOGGLE LTD
User types (user classes)
INSTALLER
This user is authorized for entry to the Installer Programming mode only. Enter
INSTALLER PIN or read INSTALLER Card and the reader will enter Installer
Programming mode.
MASTER
This user is authorized for entry to the User Programming mode only. Enter
MASTER PIN or read MASTER Card and the reader will enter User Programming
mode.
NORMAL NORMAL users are solely authorized to unlock the controlled door, they may have
card and/or PIN.
TOGGLE TOGGLE users are authorized to unlock the controlled door and to control the
Armed/Disarmed mode of the reader, they may have card and/or PIN.
TOGGLE LTD TOGGL LTD (TOGGLE LIMITED) are solely authorized to control the
Armed/Disarmed mode of the reader, they may have card and/or PIN.
6.2. Managing the users
A new user can be registered in the device following either a simple or full
programming procedure.
•The simple programming procedure consists of programming of a PIN code or
card into the unit without specifying the ID number of a user to whom the
programmed PIN/card will be assigned — so the system simply stores the code
entered/card presented in first unoccupied ID number.
•The full programming procedure requires to specify the ID number for the new
user being programmed which has to be followed by entering his PIN code
and/or presenting his card.
Note: When you program a user using full programming procedure, you will be able
later to selectively delete him by entering his ID number. If you program card/PIN
using a simple programming procedure then to remove a given card/PIN from a
reader you must present card to a reader or enter PIN code to be deleted,
otherwise the only one method to remove it from the memory will be full Memory
Reset.
6.3. User identification
In PRT32 user can be identified by card, PIN or both (card and PIN). The method

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which reader uses for user’s identification depends on the actual Identification
Mode. The PRT32 enables following Identification Modes:
•Card or PIN, the reader requires card or PIN, only one of them is necessary for a
successful identification
•Card and PIN, the reader requires card and PIN, both are necessary for a
successful identification
Notes:
1. When Card and PIN mode is active, always first read a card and then enter a
PIN.
2. The Identification Mode can be set separately for primary and secondary
reader.
6.4. Armed and Disarmed Modes
In Stand-alone mode reader may be Armed or Disarmed. The actual mode of the
reader is indicated on the dual color LED STATUS , which lights in red for Armed
and green for Disarmed. The actual mode in which reader is can be indicated on an
output line configured to option Disarmed Mode. Such a configuration allows the
output line to be used to control an arming mode of an alarm system to which
reader is connected to or to switch on/off some other auxiliary system or device
(e.g. heating, lights etc.). In general, the reader’s Armed/Disarmed states have no
effect on door unlocking, unless the Access disabled when reader armed option
will be enabled. With this option activated, access to the supervised room my be
granted only when reader operates in Disarmed mode.
Using the option mentioned above the TOGGLE and TOGGLE LTD users are capable
to enable or disable access to the supervised room, also it allows automatic access
locking upon a reader entering the Armed mode.
Note: Although the Armed and Disarmed modes of the reader were originally
designed for integration with the alarm system, they can be successfully used for
any other purpose which requires an on/off control method (light control, heating
control etc).
Note: Upon powering on, the PRT32 automatically returns to the arming mode
(Armed or Disarmed) it was in before powered off. Also, the reader returns to its
original Armed/Disarmed state after leaving the programming mode. After Memory
Reset controller always enters the Armed mode.
6.5. Arming and disarming of a reader
The action changing the reader from Armed to Disarmed and back (i.e. reverse
direction) is referred to hereinafter as “rearming”. The term “arming” should be
understood here as the action effecting a switch into the Armed mode, whereas the
term “disarming” a switch into the Disarmed mode.
Reader rearming operation can be done by TOGGLE or TOGGLE LTD users. The