Roger PRT-EM Series Installation guide

PRT-EM Series
EM 125 kHz
Access Terminals
Firmware v1.29 and v2.29
Rev. J
This document refers to the following products:
-PRT12EM
-PRT12EM-BK
-PRT32EM
-PRT42EM
-PRT42EM-BK
-PRT62EM
-PRT64EM
-PRT64EM-VP
-PRT66EM
Installation and Programming Guide

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1. GLOSSARY OF TERMS ................................................................................. 4
2. IMPORTANT NOTES ..................................................................................... 6
2.1. Compatibility Rules ........................................................................................................................... 6
2.2. About This Manual ............................................................................................................................. 6
3. GENERAL DESCRIPTION ............................................................................ 7
3.1. Features ................................................................................................................................................... 7
3.1.1. General ................................................................................................................................................ 7
3.1.2. Terminal Mode (Online Mode)..................................................................................................... 7
3.1.3. Standalone Mode (Offline Mode)................................................................................................ 7
3.2. Proximity Cards................................................................................................................................... 8
3.2.1. T5555 and T5557 Cards................................................................................................................ 8
3.3. Function Keys ....................................................................................................................................... 8
4. OPERATING MODES..................................................................................... 9
4.1. Terminal Mode...................................................................................................................................... 9
4.1.1. Wiegand Formats ............................................................................................................................. 9
4.1.2. Magstripe Formats......................................................................................................................... 10
4.1.3. RACS Format ................................................................................................................................... 10
4.1.4. RS232, EPSO Protocol (9600, N, 8, 1)................................................................................. 10
4.1.5. RS232, Cards and Keys (9600, N, 8, 1) ............................................................................... 10
4.1.6. RS232, Cards and PIN-s (9600, N, 8, 1 )............................................................................. 11
4.2. Standalone Mode .............................................................................................................................. 11
4.2.1. Full Standalone Mode ................................................................................................................... 12
4.2.2. Simple Standalone Mode............................................................................................................. 12
5. STANDALONE MODE.................................................................................. 13
5.1. Users........................................................................................................................................................ 13
5.1.1. Managing the Users ...................................................................................................................... 13
5.1.2. User Identification ......................................................................................................................... 14
5.2. Door Unlocking .................................................................................................................................. 14
5.3. Facility Code ........................................................................................................................................ 14
5.4. Arming Modes..................................................................................................................................... 14
5.4.1. Arming/Disarming Methods ....................................................................................................... 15
5.5. Door Bell Function ........................................................................................................................... 17
5.6. Function Keys ..................................................................................................................................... 17

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5.7. Door Alarm ........................................................................................................................................... 18
5.8. Tamper Alarm ..................................................................................................................................... 18
5.9. Intruder Alarm................................................................................................................................... 18
5.10. Duress Alarm.................................................................................................................................... 19
5.11. General Alarm.................................................................................................................................. 19
5.12. Events Recording........................................................................................................................... 19
5.13. Real Time Clock .............................................................................................................................. 20
5.14. Timers .................................................................................................................................................. 20
5.15. Optical and Acoustic Signals................................................................................................... 21
5.16. Operation with XM-2 I/O Extension Module ................................................................. 22
5.17. Operation with Second PRT Series Reader..................................................................... 23
6. PROGRAMMING........................................................................................... 24
6.1. Programming the PRT-EM Readers without Keypad ................................................... 24
6.1.1. Programming Through Multiple Readings of the Programming Card......................... 24
6.1.2. Programming From The External Reader ............................................................................. 25
6.2. Memory Reset..................................................................................................................................... 25
7. OPERATING MODES................................................................................... 27
8. INSTALLER PROGRAMMING................................................................... 31
8.1. Input/Output Functions............................................................................................................... 34
9. USER PROGRAMMING MODE.................................................................. 37
9.1.1. User Programming Commands................................................................................................. 37
10. PROGRAMMING FROM PC ..................................................................... 40
10.1. Programming via RS232 COM port...................................................................................... 40
10.2. Programming via RUD-1 interface ...................................................................................... 41
10.3. Firmware Upgrade ........................................................................................................................ 42
10.3.1. Firmware upgrade via RS232 COM port ............................................................................. 42
10.3.2. Firmware upgrade via RUD-1 interface .............................................................................. 42
11. INSTALLATION GUIDELINES............................................................... 44

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1. GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Door Release or Door Lock
Electric device used to lock/unlock a door. Typically it can be a door strike, solenoid lock or
magnetic lock.
Identifier
The physical item or method which is used for identification of users. It can be a proximity card, a
PIN code, a finger template etc. In some cases identifier may consist of two or more items required
for a single identification procedure. For example when option Card and PIN is active then
Identifier=Card+PIN.
Identification Mode
The method used for identification of users, it can be Card or PIN, Card and PIN, Card only,
PIN only etc.
Memory Reset
The procedure which clears contents of device’s memory and restores default (factory) settings.
PRT Series Readers
The PRT reader’s family developed and manufactured by Roger.
Restart
The situation when device goes through the initialization procedure, the same as when it is
powered up.
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 outputs.
Full Standalone Mode
The operation mode in which reader autonomously controls a door passage. When operating in Full
Standalone Mode the PRT-EM reader requires the remote XM-2 extension module, also in this
mode it can operate with another (second) PRT series reader thus providing two-way passage
control.
Simple Standalone Mode
The operation mode in which reader independently controls a door passage. When in Simple
Standalone Mode the PRT-EM reader uses its internal I/O lines as general purpose I/Os but is not
capable to operate with XM-2 I/O module and/or second PRT series reader.
RACS Interface
The electrical interface and addressable protocol developed by Roger. This interface is implemented
in access readers and controllers manufactured by Roger. The RACS interface uses two
communication lines (CLK and DTA) and proprietary communication protocol capable to address up
to 16 devices.
EPSO Protocol
The addressable, half duplex, serial communication protocol developed by Roger. This protocol
allows a host device (PC or controller) for direct control of the reader’s hardware through the set of
remote commands.

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RARC Program
This program allows for programming and maintenance of the PRT series reader which are
equipped with serial communication interface.
RogerISP Program
This program allows for firmware upgrade in access controllers and readers manufactured by
Roger.

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2. IMPORTANT NOTES
Note: The PRT-EM term refers to any type of access terminal from PRTxxEM series readers. It is
clearly indicated when given information refers solely to specific device and is not valid for entire
series.
The PRT-EM reader can be configured for several operating modes however the factory shipped
unit is pre-configured for RACS address ID=0.
The PRT-EM reader can be programmed in following ways:
Manually from the keypad located on primary reader (when available)
Manually from the keypad located on secondary reader (when available)
Manually by multiple readings of the so called Programming Card
Remotely from PC computer with RARC program
If the reader is dedicated for operation in standalone mode (offline operation) and has to be
programmed manually, it is necessary to program two special users into the reader: MASTER and
INSTALLER, each of them can have card and/or PIN.
Any proximity card or tag can be programmed as MASTER or INSTALLER card. The same card can
be programmed as MASTER or INSTALLER card to multiple readers. Whenever required (e.g. when
stolen or lost) the new MASTER and INSTALLER cards can be programmed into given unit. No
proximity cards are shipped with factory new unit - if necessary, installer must arrange and enroll
them to the reader by himself.
Note: If after power up the LED SYSTEM is lit it means that contents of reader’s memory is
corrupted. In this case reader must be initialized and programmed anew.
2.1. COMPATIBILITY RULES
Always check the firmware and hardware version for which manual is dedicated. Using wrong
version of manual may cause that device will not behave as described in document.
Also, when you upgrade firmware in the reader assure that the new firmware is dedicated for given
type of reader (it must be clearly stated that given firmware is dedicated for given type of product
you have). Once the firmware is uploaded assure adequate manual for the upgraded device.
2.2. ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This manual is dedicated for all versions of PRT-EM readers: with keypad and without keypad. No
matter if the PRT-EM readers have built-in keypad or not they represents the same logical
functionality. The only difference between various types of PRT-EM series readers is limited to
theirs mechanical construction, environment in which they can be installed and keypad which exist
in limited number of PRT-EM readers. As the result of these the same configuration settings can be
used to program various members of PRT-EM readers; also using RARC program configuration
settings can be transferred (copied) between different members of PRT-EM family.
Theoretically, it is possible to program and use PIN codes and other functions related with keypad
on PRT-EM readers which are not physically equipped with keypad however this has practical sense
only when PRT-EM reader without keypad operates in Full Standalone Mode with another
(second) PRT-EM reader which has built-in keypad. In such scenario users can utilize keypad
functions (including PIN codes) on this second (slave) reader.
When PIN codes are programmed into reader without keypad it is obvious that they cannot be used
on this individual reader however still they will exist in configuration settings of this particular unit
and can be transferred from the reader to PC and then to another PRT-EM unit.

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3. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The PRT-EM readers have been designed for use in access control installations to enable user
identification via EM 125 KHz (and compatible) proximity cards and/or PIN-s.
Readers can be configured for standalone operation (Offline Mode) or as an ordinary slave
readers (Online Mode) connected to the external access control unit (ACU) supporting compatible
data interface formats, this kind of operation is called Terminal Mode.
When configured for standalone operation PRT-EM reader independently (i.e. autonomously)
controls the supervised door access point. For this mode reader offers two variants of installation:
first of them uses the reader’s built-in I/O signal lines as programmable inputs and outputs, the
second one uses them for communication with external XM-2 I/O module and second (optional)
PRT series reader. An access control installation containing two PRT readers (one at the entry and
other at the exit side of the supervised door) enables two-way door control. Also, the system setup
utilizing the XM-2 module provides higher level of security for the entire door access control system
by separating its logical element (reader) from the relay which physically controls a door lock.
The PRT-EM reader configured for Terminal Mode works as a slave unit serving a sole purpose of
reading cards/PIN-s then providing subsequent transmission of such collected data to host ACU for
further processing. Reader offers several data transmission formats including popular Wiegand and
Magstripe data protocols.
The PRT-EM reader can be also used as T5555 (Q5) and T5557 type card writer however the
standard version of RARC program which is distributed for free doesn’t support card programming
function. In order to use the reader as a card writer apply for special license available for the RARC
program.
3.1. FEATURES
3.1.1. General
EM 125 KHz proximity cards (EM4100/4102 compatible)
T5555 (Q5) and T5557 card programmer (*)
Up to 15 cm reading range
Can operate with second PRT series reader as a slave unit
Tamper switch
Configurable as standalone access unit or slave reader
Various operating temperatures (depend on particular reader)
Outdoor and indoor installations (depend on particular reader)
Programming and firmware upgrade through serial port
RARC configuration program (for Windows)
(*) - when operating with licensed version of the RARC program (contact Roger for more details)
the PRT-EM reader can be used as T5555 (Q5) and T5557 card programmer
3.1.2. Terminal Mode (Online Mode)
26/32/32 reversed/34/42/66 bit Wiegand data formats
Magstripe data format (ABA Track II emulation)
RACS data output format (Roger format)
RS232, EPSO protocol
RS232, direct output of cards and keys
RS232, direct output of cards and PIN-s
Various options for transmission of PIN-s and keys
LED control input
BUZZER control input
3.1.3. Standalone Mode (Offline Mode)
System settings stored in nonvolatile memory
120 indexed users with card and/or PIN-s

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User indexing (ID indexed user records)
Card or PIN or Card and PIN identification
Real time clock (100 year)
Automatic winter/summer time change
1000 event log
Built-in 1.5A relay output
Support for door contact and exit button
Door Alarm and Door Bell outputs
Integration with the alarm system trough I/O-s
Two way door control (requires second PRT reader)
Operation with XM-2 I/O extension module (Full Standalone Mode)
3.2. PROXIMITY CARDS
The PRT-EM was designed for EM 125 KHz proximity cards compatible with EM 4100/4102
transponders. When in online mode reader returns card number without check sum bits. Card
number is transmitted starting from the LSB to MSB and if required (it depends on the data output
format selected for the given reader) can be supplemented with leading zeros or reduced on the
MSB positions.
3.2.1. T5555 and T5557 Cards
The T5555 (Q5) and T5557 cards are special type of EM cards which can be programmed. Using
any PRT-EM reader together with licensed version of RARC program it is possible to read and write
card’s Chip Serial Number.
3.3. FUNCTION KEYS
Some of the PRT-EM series readers are equipped with two (e.g. PRT12EM) or one (PRT42EM and
PRT42EM-BK) function keys: [F1]- marked with door bell icon and [F2] – marked with the light
bulb icon. The function of each function keys depends on the reader’s operation mode.
When in RACS Mode, pressing function key will cause transmission of the relevant code to the
host controller which can further take adequate action (e.g. trigger door bell, light etc.). The host’s
reaction for function key always depends on its configuration.
When in Wiegand or Magstripe modes, pressing the F1/F2 causes following codes send over the
output lines:
For Wiegand:
F1=C hex
F2=D hex
For Magstripe:
F1=FF FF FF FF BC hex (1099511627708 dec)
F2=FF FF FF FF BD hex (1099511627709 dec)
When PRT-EM operates in standalone mode (either Full Standalone Mode or Simple Standalone
Mode) by default the F1/F2 keys work as door bell buttons however they can be eventually
configured to control AUX1/AUX2 outputs. Also, in Full Standalone Mode function keys on
secondary reader (if available) have the same functions as assigned for function keys on main
reader even when the main reader has no keys at all.

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4. OPERATING MODES
There are two main modes of operation available for the PRT-EM reader:
Terminal Mode (Online Mode)
Standalone Mode (Offline Mode)
4.1. TERMINAL MODE
In this mode reader operates as a slave unit connected to the external access controller. In
Terminal Mode reader transmits collected data (card or PIN) to the host for further processing.
The PRT-EM offers following data transmission formats:
Wiegand 26bit
Wiegand 32bit, normal mode (from MSB to LSB)
Wiegand 32bit, reverse order (from LSB to MSB)
Wiegand 34bit
Wiegand 42bit
Wiegand 66bit
Magstripe (ABA Track II emulation, also called Clock & Data)
RACS (for communication with PR series of controllers from Roger)
RS232, EPSO protocol (transactional protocol, reader responses commands received
from the host)
RS232, cards and individual keys
RS232, cards and PIN-s
4.1.1. Wiegand Formats
When employing Wiegand transmission format, data is
send to the host using sequences of short pulses
transmitted over CLK and DTA lines. Depending on the
selected version of the transmission format, the reader
can send 26, 32, 34, 42 or 66 bits to the host.
In Wiegand format, a dual color LED STATUS lights
steady in red, LED OPEN is controlled by IN1 while
buzzer is controlled by IN2. Both inputs (IN1 and IN2) are
triggered by shorting them to supply minus. In addition,
whenever card is read or PIN is entered reader activates
momentary LED SYSTEM and buzzer.
Note: For card codes which require more bits than the number of bits available in the selected data
transmission format, reader omits the most significant bits (MSB-s) of the card code. As a result
transmission from a reader is not equal to the full card code.

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4.1.2. Magstripe Formats
When employing Magstripe transmission format, data is
transferred to the host using electric signal waves
transmitted over the CLK and DTA lines. In Magstripe
format a dual color LED STATUS lights steady in red,
LED OPEN is controlled by IN1 while buzzer is
controlled by IN2. Both inputs (IN1 and IN2) are
triggered by supply minus. In addition, whenever card is
read or PIN is entered reader activates momentary LED
SYSTEM and buzzer. Card code is always transmitted
as a whole number (no digits are lost).
4.1.3. RACS Format
When employing RACS format, the PRT-EM unit
communicates with the host via CLK/DTA lines. Unlike
in the Wiegand and Magstripe formats, the PRT-EM
unit using RACS format requires an individual
address (ID=0…3) to be set during configuration of
the reader. With RACS format, communications
between the PRT-EM reader and the host is bilateral,
this allows controller to monitor communication. The
reader’s LED-s and the buzzer are controlled by the
host unit.
Note: When all LED-s are flashing it indicates that
reader lost communication with the host unit.
When in RACS mode triggering of the IN1 disables
reading of the card and keypad. This input can be
used for temporary disabling of the reader. The IN2 is not used in RACS mode.
4.1.4. RS232, EPSO Protocol (9600, N, 8, 1)
When programmed to this protocol reader operates in transaction mode, i.e. responds only to
external commands received through the RS232 port. The software developer or system integrator
must incorporate EPSO protocol into the host device (usually PC or microcontroller) to
communicate with the reader.
In RS232 EPSO reader answers only those data packets which come from the host unit and are
addressed with reader’s ID number (address). The EPSO protocol is the set of communication
functions used to control the reader’s hardware (inputs, outputs, LED-s, buzzer, keypad and
reading of cards). The PRT-EM configured for EPSO mode acts as pure “terminal”, it means that it
strictly follows commands received from the host unit. The full description of EPSO protocol can be
found on www.roger.pl.
4.1.5. RS232, Cards and Keys (9600, N, 8, 1)
Once the card is read or key is pressed reader outputs card/PIN data on TXD transmission line.
Reader outputs card code as 10 hex number while each pressed key is transmitted separately as 2
hex coded ASCI characters.
Output Format for Cards
STX DATA CR LF ETX
02 hex 10 hex digits coded ASCII 0D hex 0A hex 03 hex