Siemens Bewator Entro Series User manual

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Security Products
Bewator Entro
Wireless units
Planning
Version 2.4

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Contents
1About this document ..............................................................................7
2Safety .......................................................................................................8
2.1 Target group..............................................................................................8
2.2 General safety precautions .......................................................................8
3System description .................................................................................9
3.1 General .....................................................................................................9
3.2 System Components.................................................................................9
3.2.1 SR35i Segment Controller ......................................................................10
3.2.2 RF9 Wireless router ................................................................................10
3.2.3 RF30-EM Codoor ....................................................................................10
3.2.4 Bewator Entro software...........................................................................10
3.3 System limits ...........................................................................................11
3.4 Wireless network – important concept....................................................12
3.4.1 Segment ID .............................................................................................12
3.4.2 Address ...................................................................................................12
3.4.3 Encryption and replay protection ............................................................12
3.4.4 Routing....................................................................................................12
3.4.5 Signal strength ........................................................................................13
3.4.6 Quality of communication........................................................................14
3.4.7 Attenuation, absorption and reflection ....................................................14
3.4.8 RF30-EM Service Mode..........................................................................14
4Planning a wireless application...........................................................15
4.1 Noise .......................................................................................................15
4.2 Networking guidelines.............................................................................15
4.2.1 Frequency analyzers (sniffers)................................................................15
4.3 Door environments..................................................................................16
4.3.1 Alternative solutions ................................................................................16
4.4 Placing the SR35i....................................................................................17
4.5 Placing the RF9.......................................................................................17
4.6 Signal propagation ..................................................................................18
4.6.1 Overview .................................................................................................18
4.6.2 RF9 – bad and good positioning.............................................................20
4.6.3 RF9 and RF30-EM on same wall............................................................21
4.6.4 Special ceiling mounting of RF9 .............................................................22
4.7 Material characteristics ...........................................................................23
4.8 Distance ..................................................................................................24
5Example 1 – Fully equipped segment .................................................25
6Example 2 – an office ...........................................................................26
7PC tools..................................................................................................27
7.1 Bewator Entro Installer program .............................................................27
7.2 Door monitor program .............................................................................27
8Installation .............................................................................................28
8.1 Before you start.......................................................................................28
8.2 Power supply...........................................................................................28
8.3 Mounting .................................................................................................28
8.4 Configure the SR35i................................................................................29
8.4.1 Read off parameters in PC .....................................................................29
8.4.2 Read off parameters in SR35i.................................................................29
8.4.3 Further settings in the SR35i ..................................................................30

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8.5 Configuration of RF30-EM ......................................................................31
8.6 Adding RF9 to improve the communication ............................................32
8.7 Final commissioning of the site...............................................................32
9Important information about Bewator Entro ......................................33
9.1 Installing wireless units ...........................................................................33
9.2 Viewing the status of wireless units ........................................................33
9.3 Priority cards and personal doors ...........................................................33
9.4 Settings when replacing batteries in RF30-EM.......................................34
10 Trouble-shooting a wireless site .........................................................35
10.1 User-oriented problems...........................................................................35
10.2 Technical problems in earlier working site ..............................................36
11 Updating, upgrading and expansion...................................................38
11.1 Updating of firmware ...............................................................................38
11.1.1 SR35i and door controllers......................................................................38
11.1.2 RF30-EM.................................................................................................38
11.2 Upgrading................................................................................................39
11.3 Expansion................................................................................................39
11.3.1 More doors ..............................................................................................39
11.3.2 More SR35i .............................................................................................39
11.3.3 More routers............................................................................................39
11.4 Remove, move or replace wireless units ................................................40
11.4.1 Remove wireless units ............................................................................40
11.4.2 Replace or move wireless units ..............................................................40
12 Appendix A - Considerations for RF Communications.....................41
12.1 Building Materials....................................................................................41
12.2 Distance ..................................................................................................41
12.3 Obstructions ............................................................................................41
13 Appendix B – Radiation diagrams.......................................................42
13.1.1 SR35i.......................................................................................................42
13.1.2 RF30-EM.................................................................................................42
13.1.3 RF9..........................................................................................................43
14 Glossary .................................................................................................44
15 Keyword index.......................................................................................46

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About this document
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1 About this document
This Installation Manual describes the system architecture and how to plan a wire-
less system application based on the Bewator Entro Access Control system
and the door unit RF Codoor (e.g. RF30-EM). Optionally the RF9 router can be
used for increasing distances.
The document is a complement to the Bewator Entro manuals and separate in-
structions for the hardware components.
Trademarks
All products or company names mentioned in this manual for purposes of identifi-
cation or description could be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respec-
tive owners.
Contact
Please contact your local Siemens representative with questions or comments per-
taining to this product or document.
Training
Training is provided for all products.

Safety
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2 Safety
2.1 Target group
Target readers Qualification Activity Condition of the
product
Installer Technical training for
building or electrical
installations.
Installs the product,
individual components
of the product or re-
placement parts.
Components of the
product are not yet
installed or need to be
replaced or modified.
2.2 General safety precautions
Read the general safety instructions before operating the device.
Keep this document for later reference.
Keep this document with the product upon transfer.
Please also take into account any additional country-specific, local safety stand-
ards or regulations concerning project planning, operation and disposal of the
product.

System description
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3 System description
3.1 General
The wireless concept is designed to minimize the installation efforts when apply-
ing security products to internal doors located in offices, schools etc.
By using electro-mechanical locking devices (RF30-EM) in the door environment,
the wireless concept eliminates the need for cables from the host system to the
door.
3.2 System Components
In a wireless application we currently use mainly three components:
– SR35i, the Bewator Entro Access Control Segment controller.
– RF30-EM, the door locking device.
– RF9, the optional router.
Fig. 1 Wireless system
1.
Integrated aerial in SR35i for wireless communication.
2.
RF9 Wireless router. Needs external Power supply.
3.
RF30-EM Radio Codoor.

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3.2.1 SR35i Segment Controller
A working copy of the access control database is stored in the SR35i Segment
Controller, complete with all cardholders and their access rights. This unit is thus
able to enable or disable any access attempt at any door that it is connected to.
The SR35i can manage both wired doors (via RS485) and wireless doors (via ra-
dio).
Each Bewator Entro system can contain up to sixteen SR35i controllers.
3.2.2 RF9 Wireless router
The RF9 router is used to route and amplify the radio signal. This makes it possible
to increase the wireless connection distances. Note that the RF9 needs an exter-
nal power supply.
The RF9 also buffers messages and thus increases system performance.
3.2.3 RF30-EM Codoor
The RF30-EM is based on the well accepted Codoor unit which is mounted directly
on an existing mechanical door lock. It provides a card reader, key pad and lock
control. The unit is powered by two 9V lithium batteries. For a safe function we
strongly recommend the use of our Lithium batteries with 9V, 1200 mAh and sus-
taining minimum 400 mA peak current.
The unit provides not only wireless connection to an Entro system but also stand-
alone functionality.
It also includes a PIR sensor which senses a person approaching the door. Until
the sensor is triggered, the RF30-EM saves battery life by switching off its other
features. The direction of the sensor may be adjusted to suit special cases.
By default RF30-EM is configured for stand-alone use but can very easily be re-
configured for system use.
Note: Do not mount two RF30-EM units back to back on one door. They cannot
both control the lock.
3.2.4 Bewator Entro software
Software installed in the PC is used for configuring both the database in the SR35i
and the wireless network.
Note that the access control system operates independently while the PC is shut
down.