Satel CR-MF3 User manual

MIFARE proximity card reader
CR-MF3
Firmware version 1.00
cr-mf3_en 11/23
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IMPORTANT
The device should be installed by qualified personnel.
Prior to installation, please read carefully this manual.
Changes, modifications or repairs not authorized by the manufacturer shall void your rights
under the warranty.
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their technical specifications and software. Current information about the changes being
introduced is available on our website.
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The following symbols may be used in this manual:
- note,
- caution.

CONTENTS
1. Features............................................................................................................................3
2. Description ........................................................................................................................4
2.1 LED indicators ............................................................................................................4
2.2 PUSH IN terminals......................................................................................................4
3. Connecting the reader to the computer.............................................................................5
4. CR SOFT program ............................................................................................................5
4.1 Starting out .................................................................................................................5
4.1.1 Setting the administrator password......................................................................5
4.1.2 Code changing.....................................................................................................6
4.1.3 Changing the program language..........................................................................7
4.2 Program window.........................................................................................................8
4.2.1 Program window with the list of projects..............................................................8
List of projects...............................................................................................................8
Tool bar for the list of projects.......................................................................................8
4.2.2 Program window after opening a project..............................................................9
Tabs..............................................................................................................................9
Title bar.......................................................................................................................10
4.2.3 Menu bar............................................................................................................10
4.2.4 Menu..................................................................................................................11
4.2.5 Message window................................................................................................11
Message window settings...........................................................................................12
4.3 Using the program....................................................................................................12
4.3.1 Creating a project...............................................................................................12
4.3.2 Importing a project .............................................................................................13
4.3.3 Deleting a project...............................................................................................14
4.3.4 Establishing connection with access control devices.........................................14
4.3.5 Programming the interface settings....................................................................15
Interfaces settings.......................................................................................................15
4.3.6 Programming the card settings ..........................................................................16
Token settings for the INTEGRA/ACCO on-line system .............................................16
Token settings for other on-line system or standalone system ...................................17
4.3.7 Programming the access control device settings...............................................19
Description of the “DEVICES” tab ...............................................................................20
Adding a device to the project.....................................................................................20
Reader settings...........................................................................................................21
Changing the device’s OSDP address........................................................................23
Deleting a device from the project...............................................................................23
4.3.8 Managing users..................................................................................................23
Description of the “USERS” tab...................................................................................24
Adding a user to the project........................................................................................24
User settings...............................................................................................................24
Deleting a user from the project..................................................................................26
4.3.9 Saving changes in the project............................................................................26
4.3.10 Exporting a project.............................................................................................26
5. Reader in the INTEGRA system......................................................................................27
5.1 Installation in the INTEGRA system..........................................................................27
5.1.1 Installation in short.............................................................................................27
5.1.2 Description of terminals for reader in the INTEGRA system ..............................27
5.1.3 Mounting the reader in the INTEGRA system....................................................28

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Connecting using the EM-Marin interface ...................................................................28
Connecting using the Wiegand interface.....................................................................29
5.2 Using the reader in the INTEGRA system ................................................................29
6. Reader in the ACCO system ...........................................................................................29
6.1 Installation in the ACCO system ...............................................................................29
6.1.1 Installation in short .............................................................................................29
Connecting using the EM-Marin / Wiegand interface ..................................................29
Connecting using the RS-485 bus (OSDP).................................................................30
6.1.2 Description of terminals for reader in the ACCO system....................................31
6.1.3 Mounting the reader in the ACCO system..........................................................31
Connecting using the EM-Marin interface ...................................................................32
Connecting using the Wiegand interface.....................................................................33
Connecting using the RS-485 bus (OSDP).................................................................34
6.2 Using the reader in the ACCO system......................................................................34
7. Reader in other manufacturer’s system...........................................................................34
7.1 Installation in other manufacturer’s system...............................................................34
7.1.1 Installation in short .............................................................................................35
7.1.2 Description of terminals for reader in other manufacturer’s system....................35
7.1.3 Mounting the reader in other manufacturer’s system .........................................36
8. Standalone door control module......................................................................................36
8.1 Features....................................................................................................................36
8.2 Installation of the standalone door control module....................................................36
8.2.1 Installation in short .............................................................................................36
8.2.2 Description of terminals for the standalone door control module........................37
8.2.3 Mounting the standalone door control module....................................................37
8.3 Using the standalone door control module................................................................38
8.3.1 Alarms................................................................................................................38
8.3.2 LED indicators....................................................................................................39
8.3.3 Sound signaling..................................................................................................39
8.3.4 Available functions .............................................................................................39
Unlocking the door ......................................................................................................39
Blocking the door.........................................................................................................39
Unblocking the door ....................................................................................................39
Restoring the door to normal operation mode.............................................................39
9. Firmware update..............................................................................................................40
10. Specifications ..................................................................................................................40

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The CR-MF3 reader can operate as:
•proximity card reader in the INTEGRA alarm system,
•proximity card reader in the ACCO access control system,
•proximity card reader in systems of other manufacturers,
•standalone door control module.
Before you install the reader, program the settings required for the selected operating mode
in the CR SOFT program. The exception is a reader that is to operate in the ACCO NET
system and is to be connected to the ACCO-KP2 controller using the RS-485 bus (OSDP
protocol). The OSDP protocol is supported by the ACCO-KP2 controllers with firmware
version 1.01 (or newer). In that case, you can program the required settings in the
ACCO Soft program (version 1.9 or newer).
1. Features
•User identification by MIFARE® proximity card.
•Support for 13.56 MHz MIFARE proximity cards:
–Ultralight,
–Classic,
–DESFire (EV1 / EV2 / EV3).
•Supported OSDP protocol (RS-485 bus).
•Additional communication interface:
−EM-Marine (in the INTEGRA or ACCO system),
−Wiegand.
•Programming in the CR SOFT program.
•LED indicators.
•Relay output for controlling an electric strike, electromagnetic lock or other door actuator
(in the standalone door control module mode).
•Door status input (in the standalone door control module mode).
•Request-to-exit input (in the standalone door control module mode).
•Built-in sounder.
•Tamper protection against enclosure opening and removal from the wall.
•Suitable for both indoor and outdoor installation.
The reader supports version 2.2 of the OSDP protocol.
To program MIFARE®cards, the SO-PRG programmer is required.

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2. Description
2.1 LED indicators
red LED.
green LED.
yellow LED.
The LED indicators have different functions depending on the operating mode.
2.2 PUSH IN terminals
The terminals used in the reader are PUSH IN type. Figure 3 shows how to connect a wire to
the terminal. Figure 4 shows how to disconnect the wire. You can use a wire with
a cross-section up to 1.5 mm2.

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3. Connecting the reader to the computer
If you are planning to install the reader in the ACCO NET system and use the OSDP
protocol, you can skip this section. The ACCO Soft program in version 1.9 (or newer)
enables programming of all the required settings.
Before you mount the reader, program its settings. Connecting the reader to the computer is
required. To connect the reader to the computer, use the USB / RS-485 converter
(e.g. ACCO-USB by SATEL). Follow the instructions in the converter manual.
Do not connect more than 24 access control devices provided with the MIFARE card
reader (CR-MF5 and CR-MF3) to the converter. The CR SOFT program may not be
able to support more devices correctly.
4. CR SOFT program
If you are planning to install the reader in the ACCO NET system and use the OSDP
protocol, you can skip this section. The ACCO Soft program in version 1.9 (or newer)
enables programming of all the required settings.
The program is used to program the settings of access control devices provided with the
MIFARE card reader (CR-MF5 and CR-MF3) and to program MIFARE cards (the SO-PRG
programmer is required). You can download it from www.satel.pl.
The program requires Windows 10 operating system (or newer).
The screenshots in this manual show sample settings.
4.1 Starting out
4.1.1 Setting the administrator password
When the program is started for the first time, the “SET PASSWORD” window will be
displayed. Set the administrator password there. The administrator has access to all projects
created in the program.
If you do not set the password, the “SET PASSWORD” window will be displayed each
time the program is started. No administrator password means no protection against
unauthorized access to projects and their data.

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1. In the “New password” field, enter a password (1-16 digits, letters or special characters).
2. In the “Confirm password” field, enter the same password.
3. Click “Set”. The “SET PASSWORD” window will be closed. A message will confirm that
the password has been set. You will access the program window (see: “Program window
with the list of projects” p. 8).
Next time you start the program, you will have to log in to access the program window.
4.1.2 Code changing
1. Click on the menu bar. The menu will be displayed.

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2. Click “CHANGE PASSWORD”. The “CHANGE PASSWORD” window will be displayed.
3. In the “Old password” field, enter the current password.
4. In the “New password” field, enter the new password (1-16 digits, letters or special
characters).
5. In the “Confirm password” field, re-enter the new password.
6. Click “Set”. The “CHANGE PASSWORD” window will be closed. A message will confirm
that the password has been changed.
4.1.3 Changing the program language
1. Click on the menu bar. The menu will be displayed.
2. Click “CONFIGURATION”. The “Configuration” window will be displayed.

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3. Click the “Program language” field. The list of languages will be displayed.
4. Click the language to be used.
5. Click “SAVE”. The “CONFIGURATION” window will be closed.
4.2 Program window
4.2.1 Program window with the list of projects
After logging in, the list of projects will be displayed in the program window.
menu bar (see: “Menu bar” p. 10).
list of projects.
tool bar for the list of projects.
List of projects
All projects to which you have access are displayed on the list. Click a project to open it.
Tool bar for the list of projects
Project-related buttons and functions are displayed on the tool bar.
- click to create a new project (see: “Creating a project” p. 12).
- click to import a project (see: “Importing a project” p. 13).
Sort by –you can select how the projects are sorted on the list (by name or creation date).
- click to change the view mode of the project list to a table.
- click to change the view mode of the project list to tiles.
Filter –enter a string of characters and click to display the projects whose name or
settings in the “PROJECT” tab contain this string of characters.

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4.2.2 Program window after opening a project
tabs.
title bar.
menu bar (see: “Menu bar” p. 10).
settings available in the tab.
Tabs
Click a tab to display the settings available in the tab.
PROJECT –project details.
SYSTEM –system settings:
INTERFACES –communication interfaces settings.
TOKEN SETTINGS –MIFARE cards settings.
DEVICES –list of access control devices in the project and their settings.
CARDS –list of MIFARE cards in the project.
USERS –list of users in the project and their settings. This tab is only available in
a Standalone system type project.
After connection is established with the SO-PRG programmer, only these tabs are
available: “PROJECT”, “TOKEN SETTINGS”, “CARDS” and “USERS” .
- click to enable the auto-hide of tab labels.
- click to disable the auto-hide of tab labels.

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Title bar
The name of the open project is displayed on the title bar.
4.2.3 Menu bar
Buttons and information are displayed on the menu bar. The appearance of the menu bar
depends on the program window size, content displayed in the program window, etc.
- click to display the tabs. This button is displayed when the tabs are not displayed
due to the window size.
- click to log out. The name of the logged in user is displayed next to the button.
- click to establish connection with the access control devices / programmer.
This button is displayed when a project is open and the program is not connected with the
access control devices / programmer.
If no COM port for communication has been selected, when you click the button,
the “Connection” window will be displayed.
- click to disconnect from the access control devices / programmer. This button is
displayed when a project is open and the program is connected with the access control
devices / programmer. Information on whether the program is connected with the access
control devices or the programmer is displayed on the left of the button.
- click to select the COM port for communication with the access control devices /
programmer. When the COM port is selected, the port number will be displayed instead of
the three dots. You can also select the COM port in the “Connection” window. This button
is displayed when a project is open.
- click to read data from the access control devices. This button is displayed when
a project is open and the program is connected with the access control devices.
- click to write data to the access control devices or the programmer. This button is
displayed when a project is open and the program is connected with the access control
devices / programmer.
- click to display the menu.

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4.2.4 Menu
The following commands are available in the menu:
OPEN –click to close the project and return to the list of projects.
SAVE –click to save changes in the project (see: “Saving changes in the project” p. 26).
EXPORT –click to export the project (see: “Exporting a project” p. 26).
CONNECTION –click to open the “Connection” window.
CONFIGURATION –click to open the “Configuration” window.
CHANGE PASSWORD –click to change the password (see: “Code changing” p. 6).
PROJECT USERS –click to open the “PROJECT USERS” window.
ABOUT –click to display information about the program.
When the list of projects is displayed, only the following commands are available in the
menu: ”CONFIGURATION”, “CHANGE PASSWORD” and “ABOUT”.
4.2.5 Message window
The message window is displayed on the bottom of the program window. It notifies the user
about the actions performed by the program.
- click to go to the message window settings.
- click to close the message window.

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Message window settings
Auto close –if this option is enabled, the message window will close automatically.
Display time (s) –time after which the message window will close when the Auto close
option is enabled.
OK –click to close the message window settings.
4.3 Using the program
4.3.1 Creating a project
This function is available when the list of projects is displayed.
1. Click . The menu of available project types will be displayed:
On-line system –system in which the access control device is connected to another
device (e.g. controller or control panel) which decides whether to grant access or not.
You can select:
INTEGRA/ACCO –access control devices and cards will be used in one of the SATEL
systems: INTEGRA alarm system or ACCO access control system.
Other –access control devices and cards will be used in other manufacturer’s system.
Standalone system –system in which the access control device decides on its own
whether to grant access to a single door or not (it operates as a standalone door
control module).

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2. Click the type of project you want to create. The “Enter project master key (OSDP)”
window will be displayed.
3. Enter the master key (32 hexadecimal characters) or click to generate a random
master key.
4. Click “SET”. The “Enter project master key (OSDP)” window will be closed.
The “PROJECT” tab for the newly created project will be displayed.
4.3.2 Importing a project
This function is available when the list of projects is displayed.
1. Click . The “Import project” window will be displayed.

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2. In the “Path” field, enter the file path or click to indicate the file location in the system
window.
3. In the “Password” field, enter the password for the file you are importing.
4. Click “IMPORT”. The project successfully imported will be displayed on the list of projects.
4.3.3 Deleting a project
This function is available when the list of projects is displayed.
1. Hover the mouse over the project. The button will be displayed.
2. Click . A deletion confirmation window will be displayed.
3. Click “OK”. A message will confirm that the project has been deleted.
4.3.4 Establishing connection with access control devices
This function is available after opening a project.
1. Click on the menu bar. The menu will be displayed.
2. Click “CONNECTION”. The “Connection” window will be displayed.
3. Click the COM port assigned to the converter to which the access control devices that you
want the program to connect with are connected.
4. If devices with factory settings are connected to the converter, click “IDENTIFY”.
The program will assign unique addresses to the devices.
The address of devices with factory settings is 0.
If several devices have the same address, it is impossible to establish connection with
the devices.
The identification function assigns addresses only to devices with the address 0.
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converter at the same time. Connect them separately and give them unique
addresses.
5. Click “CONNECT”. The program will connect with the devices. If the devices are new to
the project, they will be added to the project (“DEVICES” tab).
4.3.5 Programming the interface settings
This function is available after opening a project.
1. Click the “INTERFACES” tab.
2. Program the communication interfaces settings that are to be used by the access control
devices.
3. Click on the menu bar to upload the interfaces settings to the devices.
Interfaces settings
Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP)
The protocol used for communication via the RS-485 bus. The bus is used to connect access
control devices provided with the MIFARE reader to the computer. It can also be used to
make connections in the ACCO NET system or systems of other manufacturers. It is
a two-way, encrypted communication.
Baud rate –OSDP baud rate used by the devices in the system. Factory rate: 38400.
Communication loss timeout (s) –time after which the device’s LEDs start to indicate
a loss of communication. By factory: 8 s.
Master key –key used to encrypt communication. It is set when the project is created. It can
be changed. You can enter 32 hexadecimal characters (16 bytes).
The key should be unique for each project.
Wiegand
Additional interface. It is a one-way, unencrypted communication.
Format –Wiegand transmission format used by the devices. See: “Supported Wiegand
transmission formats”.
Pulse width (µs) –duration of a pulse corresponding to 1 bit. By factory: 50 µs.
Pulse interval (µs) –duration of a gap between two pulses. By factory: 2000 µs.

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Supported Wiegand transmission formats
26 (ACCO-KP & INTEGRA) –even parity bit + 24 data bits + odd parity bit; byte order: from
MSB to LSB;
32 MSB (ACCO-KP) –32 data bits without parity check; byte order: from MSB to LSB;
32 LSB –32 data bits without parity check; byte order: from LSB to MSB;
33 –even parity bit + 31 data bits + odd parity bit; byte order: from MSB to LSB;
34 (ACCO-KP & INTEGRA) –even parity bit + 32 data bits + odd parity bit; byte order: from
MSB to LSB;
35 –parity bit (even) + card number (33 bits) + parity bit (odd); byte order: from MSB to LSB;
36 (ACCO-KP) –even parity bit + 34 data bits + odd parity bit; byte order: from MSB to LSB;
36 XOR –32 data bits + 4 parity check bits (XOR);
37 –parity bit (even) + card number (35 bits) + parity bit (odd); byte order: from MSB to LSB;
40 (ACCO-KP) –40 data bits without parity check; byte order: from MSB to LSB;
42 (ACCO-KP & INTEGRA) –even parity bit + 40 data bits + odd parity bit; byte order: from
MSB to LSB;
44 XOR –40 data bits + 4 parity check bits (XOR);
56 MSB –56 data bits without parity check; byte order: from MSB to LSB;
56 LSB (ACCO-KP & INTEGRA) –56 data bits without parity check; byte order: from LSB to
MSB;
58 –even parity bit + 56 data bits + odd parity bit; byte order: from MSB to LSB;
64 –64 data bits without parity check; byte order: from MSB to LSB;
66 –even parity bit + 64 data bits + odd parity bit; byte order: from MSB to LSB.
Custom –you can program your own transmission format settings.
4.3.6 Programming the card settings
This function is available after opening a project.
1. Click the “TOKEN SETTINGS” tab.
2. Program the token settings.
3. Click on the menu bar to upload the card settings to the devices.
Token settings for the INTEGRA/ACCO on-line system
SATEL token key –card number access key for all types of cards. After a project has been
created, it is the same as the Master key. You can change it.
The key should be unique for each project.

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No encryption –if this option is enabled, the card’s factory serial number (CSN) is used as
the card number. There is no need to program the cards.
The card number length in the INTEGRA/ACCO system is 5 bytes.
For the MIFARE Classic card types, only the key’s 6 lower bytes are used.
If you enable the No encryption option, the SATEL token key will be cleared.
Program the same settings in the INTEGRA alarm system / ACCO access control
system.
Token settings for other on-line system or standalone system
Card number length –number of bytes used for the card number. You can enter a number
from 5 to 8.
The settings for each card type are available if support of these card types is enabled.
MIFARE Classic
Mode –card operating mode:
Chip Serial Number (CSN) –card’s factory serial number is used as the card number.
There is no need to program the cards. No additional settings are available for this
mode.
Sector Serial Number (SSN) –card number can be programmed and written in the
selected card memory sector.
MIFARE Application Directory Serial Number (MSN) –card number can be
programmed and written in the card memory sector identified by the Application ID
(AID).

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Sector number –number of the data sector in which the card number is to be written.
You can enter a number from 0 to 16. This parameter applies to the Sector Serial Number
(SSN) mode.
Block –number of the block in the sector in which the card number is to be written. You can
enter a number from 0 to 2. This parameter applies to the Sector Serial Number (SSN)
mode.
Offset –card number’s first byte position in the block. You can enter a number from 0 to 15.
This parameter applies to the Sector Serial Number (SSN) mode.
Application ID –application identifier that indicates the sector containing the card number
(AID). You can enter 4 hexadecimal characters (2 bytes). This parameter applies to the
MIFARE Application Directory Serial Number (MSN) mode.
MIFARE Application Directory (MAD): key type –type of access key to the sector with
application ID. You can select A or B. This parameter applies to the MIFARE Application
Directory Serial Number (MSN) mode.
MIFARE Application Directory (MAD): key –access key to the sector with application ID.
You can enter 12 hexadecimal characters (6 bytes). This parameter applies to the
MIFARE Application Directory Serial Number (MSN) mode.
The key should be unique for each project.
Sector Serial Number (SSN): key type –type of access key to the sector containing the
card number. You can select A or B.
Sector Serial Number (SSN): key –access key to the sector containing the card number.
You can enter 12 hexadecimal characters (6 bytes).
The key should be unique for each project.
MIFARE DESFire
Mode –card operating mode:
Chip Serial Number (CSN) –card’s factory serial number is used as the card number.
There is no need to program the cards. No additional settings are available for this
mode.
MIFARE Application Directory Serial Number (MSN) –card number can be
programmed and written to the card.