U-Prox IC A Assembly instructions

1.002
Access control panel
U-Prox IC A
Installation and
programming manual

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About this document
This manual covers installation, adjustment and use of U-Prox IC A (hereinafter
panel) access control panel. Read this manual carefully prior to installing the system.
Characteristics, Intended use and parameters of the panel are described in the
section "Summary". Section "Terms" provides an explanation of terms found in this
document.
The look of the panel, the pins and the mode of work are described in the
"Description section". Order of installation, adjustment of external devices and panel
configuration are described in "Working with the device" section.
Technical support
To get warranty and technical support you can apply to authorized service centers,
situated on the territory of countries, enlisted in the warranty card.
Warranty and technical support performed on the territory of the country, where the
customer applied for warranty or free service.
Technical information is available on the system website
www.u-prox.com
Attention! Read this manual carefully prior to installing the system.
Installation, adjustment and utilization of panel is allowed only to persons or
organizations with the appropriate authority from the manufacturer

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Contents
Brief description of the panel.........................................................................................................4
Characteristics...............................................................................................................................4
Terms............................................................................................................................................5
Description and operation..............................................................................................................6
Panel.........................................................................................................................................6
Light emitting diodes (LED’s) .................................................................................................8
Panel operation .........................................................................................................................8
Communicator operation........................................................................................................8
Global antipassback.............................................................................................................10
System deployment .............................................................................................................12
How to work with the device ........................................................................................................13
Connection..............................................................................................................................13
Mount recommendations .........................................................................................................13
Communication........................................................................................................................14
Wired computer network ......................................................................................................14
Panel program order................................................................................................................16
Service maintenance...............................................................................................................16
Return to factory settings .....................................................................................................16
Switching to programming mode..........................................................................................16
Replacing the device firmware.............................................................................................16
Factory settings.......................................................................................................................16

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Brief description of the panel
U-Prox IC A control panel - a device designed for to organize system of global
antipassback and to control access to residential and business premises.
Executing devices are control panels NDC F18 IP, U-Prox IP100, U-Prox IP300 and U-
Prox IP400.
U-Prox IC A processes the information received from the NDC F18 IP, U-Prox IP100, U-
Prox IP300 and U-Prox IP400 via Ethernet.
The network settings of the control panel are programmed via a standard USB port (micro
USB B).
The device is available in two versions: modification 1 - without the PoE (Power
over Ethernet) and modification 2 - with PoE support.
U-Prox IC A supports power supply External 12V DC (+E, GND) and 802.3af PoE. Panel
can connect to a Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch or injector, simplifying installation and
eliminating the need for expensive additional wiring
U-Prox IC A has advanced hardware capabilities and intellectual functions to control up to
500 devices and up to 64 antipassback areas.
Thoroughly elaborated technical and design solutions, easy installation, communication
over a computer Ethernet network, non-volatile memory and the clock, PoE power up
ability, protecting the communication ports from short circuit, over-voltage and reverse
polarity - all allows to use the panel to build a variety of Access Control Systems (ACS) -
from the system for a small office to the clock house of a large enterprise.
Characteristics
Power:
oExternal power supply, 12V:
Current consumption max 150 mA @ 12V
Maximum voltage ripple 500 ma peak to peak
oMicro USB B
oModification 2: IEEE 802.3af PoE: power class 0, up to 12,95W:
output for powering actuators –maх12V, 0.7A
U-Prox IC A works with NDC F18 IP, U-Prox IP100, U-Prox IP300 and U-Prox IP400 via
Ethernet.
One USB port for network settings configuring and firmware upgrade
Isolated Ethernet port, 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX, 802.3af PoE
Adjusted with U-Prox IP software. Supports automatic configuration for one-range
network.
Real-time clock
Non-volatile memory:
Events
47000
Connected devices
512
Antipassback areas
64
Temperature range: 0 -55 0C at 80.% relative humidity.
Maximum relative humidity 80% without condensation

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Terms
Identifiers
In access control systems each user has a unique RF ID. Identifiers can take the
form of a plastic card, key FOB etc.
Reader
The information on the identifiers is read with READERS, connected to the ACS
control panel. There are several types of RF IDs and readers for them. It is essential
that reader and control panel use the same interface. NDC F18 IP use Wiegand
interface.
PIN (Personal Identification Number)
Some readers have built-in keypad. Keypads may be used for PIN entering. It can
be both self-dependent or used as an additional code to user RF ID. When PIN is
programmed as additional code, reader waits for PIN entering after RF ID is read-
out.
Access point (AP)
Access point is a logical concept of the access control system implying control of
passing through a door in one direction. It consists of reader, access control panel
(or its part), door supervision devices (like door contact, RTE button etc.) and door
locking device. For instance, the turnstile with two-way passes has two Access
points –one for entrance and the other one for exit, door of this type is called
double-sided door. A door with a reader on one side has only one Access point –
Entry point, and it is called single-sided door.
Antipassback
Antipassback function is implemented in access control panels to prevent the
situation when user gives his RF ID to another person after passing into the
premises. If this function is on, control panel tracks an RF ID position –inside or
outside the premises. On any attempt to pass in the same direction twice the panel
denies access and stores “Access Denied, Antipassback” event into the Log.
Antipassback function can be set On only in case of the double-sided door control.
Global antipassback
Tracking of identifier movement through controlled access points. The object is
divisible by access areas. Passage into areas of access is possible through multiple
access points. Access control panels denied access when trying to re-pass,
unauthorized use of the identifier in these areas. When access is denied door control
panels and the main antipassback panel generate message GLOBAL
ANTIPASSBACK: Access Denied.
Downloading
Control panel is to be downloaded after all parameters are set –modes of inputs,
outputs, access rights and others. During downloading parameters are rewritten into
access control panel.

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Description and operation
Panel The device is available in several modifications.
The look of the control panel is shown in Fig. 1 (a and b)
Figure 1a. U-Prox IC A modification 1
Figure 2b. U-Prox IC A modification 2
Location of jumpers and connectors on control panel board and their function is
shown in Fig. 2 (a and b):
1. The Enclosure
2. Ethernet port
3. Micro USB B port
4. Reset button
5. Connectors
4
5
2
3
5
6
1
5
1
2
3
4
1. The Enclosure
2. Reset button
3. Panel board
4. Micro USB B port
5. Ethernet port
6. Connectors

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Figure 2a. U-Prox IC A board modification 1
Figure 2b. U-Prox IC A board modification 2
Assignment of the access control panel
Contact
Name
Purpose
+12V
+12V
External 12V power supply connection
GND
GND
USB Connector
micro USB B
USB Connector
For network settings configuration and
firmware upgrade
Jumper
BAT
BAT
For memory and Real-Time Clock
backup battery switch
Button
FUNC
FUNC
Service button

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Figure 3. Mixed type (Ethernet & Wi-Fi) local
network connection example
Light emitting diodes (LED’s)
LED’s from left to right:
Link LED
Ethernet cable is OK when lit
Act. LED:
Frequent flashing means data exchange
LED –bi-color LED
Red flashes 2 times per second –no connection to the ACS server
Green flashes once per second –connection to the ACS server is OK
Panel operation
The panels supplied unloaded with factory settings below in document. In this state,
the bi-color LED on the panel flashes red twice per second. To make the panel work
in access control system (ACS) you have to upload a network setting using the
"Configurator" software and USB port or use the automatic adjustment mode.
Panel goes to the “Normal” mode after uploading the configuration.
To return to the factory settings use the command from the U-Prox software or with
the routine described in Service Maintenance section
Communicator operation
U-Prox IC A panel operates
automatically. After the upload
from the access control
system server the data from
the NDC F18 IP, U-Prox
IP100, U-Prox IP300, U-Prox
IP400 panels processed and
access event messages are
sent to the access control
system server.
Panel Communicator operates
in notification mode that
means that data transmission
to the access control system
server is initiated on the
access event.
U-Prox IC A panel connected
to the computer network with
wired Ethernet.
Both local enterprise
computer network operation
(see Fig.3) and Internet
network (see Fig.4) operation
via repeaters provided. This
allows the distributed systems of
any scale construction.

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Figure 4. Distributed network example
It is highly recommended to use VPN technology for computer network
connecting central office with sites for additional security.
It is highly recommended to use routers with two different technology Internet
access channels fir redundancy.
Algorithm of working in LAN
1. If DHCP - obtaining IP address with the start of the access control panel
2. Update of IP status of address (announcement and extension of reserved
IP, if DHCP)
3. Determine accessibility of ACS server (IP or DNS name)
4. Periodic sending of test signals
5. If there is, sending of events. Waiting for server commands.
Algorithm of operation on the Internet (local wire net)
1. If DHCP - obtaining of IP address within local network affiliate at panel
launch
2. Update of status of IP addresses (announcement and extension of
reserved IP, if DHCP)
3. Determine possibility of access to the Internet (accessibility of given IP
address of router)
4. Determine accessibility of ACS server (IP or DNS name)
5. Periodic sending of test signals
6. If there is, send the events. Waiting for server commands.
7. Failure - transition to the second specified IP address of router.

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Global antipassback
The basis of the global antipassback is the zoned antipassback. The facility is
divided into rooms - zones of access or areas. With this division the entrance to
another area is exit from the previous one, and the passage in the area is possible
through various access points.
Antipassback control panel receives data from the access control panels and tracks
the movement of personnel from area to area . Also can be tracked the location of
the person who has multiple IDs (See Figure 5).
Figure 5. Allocation of access areas
Initially an employee has the location "unspecified". After the first presentation ID to
a reader's location
The location "unspecified" is assigned when registering a new employee, or after the
system operator command "location reset" of person is fixed by U-Prox IC A.
With the use of global antipassback it is possible to suppress passback, using
duplicate card for infiltration (sudden appearance inside), transferring the ID to
another person, etc (See Figure 6).
Figure 6. Tracking the violations

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In case of lost communication with the access control panels, forced entry, free
pass, etc. U-Prox IC A merges access areas together , considering that the
personnel may be both there and there.
After restoring the normal state of access point or communication with the control
panels, areas will be unmerged (See Figure 7).
Figure 7. Merging access zones
U-Prox IP400, U-Prox IP100, U-Prox IP300, NDC F18 IP access control dialog
boxes can be configured to two variants of behavior in case communication lost with
U-Prox IC A:
Not just anyone has permission to pass;
Pass all, according to the rules of the local antipassback
The requirements for U-Prox IC A adjusting:
The control panel must have a static address (IP or DNS)
The requirements for U-Prox IP100, U-Prox IP300, U-Prox IP400, NDC F18 IP adjusting:
Only control panels with double-sided doors (entrance and way out on
presentation of ID) can be involved in global antipassback.
In configuring server address # 1 has to be the ACS server address.
In configuring server address #2 has to be the address of the U-Prox IC A
In the U-Prox IP software must be enabled antipassback mode "General"
for the door
For each access control dialog box must be specified master antipassback
control panel and reaction to the deprivation of communication with him.
U-Prox IP400, U-Prox IP100, U-Prox IP300, NDC F18 IP control panels deliver
events to two destinations at the same time. First one is ACS server's address, to
display and store events in a database program. The second one is address of U-
Prox IC A. The Antippassback control panel sends an answer with command to denу
or grant access.
After ID presentation the delay in granting or denial of access may be up to 1
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Figure 8. System deployment
System deployment
The use of the existing computer
network infrastructure, standard
network protocols (DHCP for instance)
allowed to provide the “plug-and-play”
principle. The mode of the automatic
server address configuration in the
panels eases the wireless lock system
deployment significantly.
The algorithms for operation on each
step described below
Server addresses automatic configuration
for U-Prox IC A
1. Panel checks for DHCP mode ON (panel address 0.0.0.0) or static IP
2. If DHCP mode is ON, the dynamic IP address obtain routine will start
3. The panel automatic configuration mode starts if the access control system
IP address (IP or DNS name) is not set:
a. Panel sends data packages announcing access control system
server about itself as a new device in the local network
Despite it is broadcast announcement, it is limited with single range local network
and active network equipment. That’s why the IP addresses of the access control
system server are to be set manually for networks with sophisticated topology.
b. The system will warn operator after the receiving of the data
package from the new panel. Operator must add panel to the
system database (DB).
c. After the panel added to the DB it receives the answer from the
access control system server. The address of the access control
system server recorded into the control panel and it stops to
broadcast.
d. Operator has to upload panel after its adjustment recorded into
the DB. Panel becomes associated to the certain access control
system server, eliminating panel control capture with another
system.
Return panel to the factory settings to eliminate the panel
association to the system
e. In the case of access control system server IP address change
panel will initiate the automatic configuration routine, but the data
exchange will be possible with previously connected system only.

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Figure 10a. Fixing holes
marking, modification 1
Figure. 9b. Dimensions, modification 2
Figure. 9a. Dimensions, modification 1
How to work with the device
U-Prox IC A control panel shipped in
the plastic enclosure without the
power supply. Dimensions marked
on the Fig. 9.
Connection
1. Perform initial network setup
of control panel (that specifies
settings of network
parameters) with utility
"Configurator" via USB port
before installation, if it is
impossible to adjust them
automatically
2. Prepare the place for installation mark and drill mounting holes (see Mount
recommendations)
3. Perform Ethernet wiring
4. Perform power wiring if
it is necessary
5. Install and fix the
enclosure cover with
screws
6. Connect the control
panel in the U-Prox IP
software (according to
the software manual)
7. Download the control panel
8. The device is ready for
operation
Mount recommendations
Place the control panel in the place,
convenient for service.
To mount the control panel on the wall,
perform actions:
Modifaction 1 (see Fig. 10a):
Open the enclosure cover, remove the
board and mark fixing holes using the
enclosure bottom as template
Pull the power wiring through the
opening in the enclosure
Fix the enclosure bottom
Connect the power wiring

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Figure 10b. Fixing holes marking, modification 2
Modifaction 2 (see Fig.
10b):
Perform the marking of
holes using the
accompanying drawing;
Fix the enclosure;
Connect the wires
Communication
U-Prox IC A uses wired computer networ for connection to the access control
system server. With computer program “Configurator” the adjustment of following
parameters provided:
static or dynamic (DHCP) IP address assign to the panel
operation with IP or DNS (computer domain name) access control system
server address
operation in the Internet network with route backup possibility via the
second redundant router
U-Prox IC A panel operates automatically. After the upload from the access control
system server the data from the NDC F18 IP, U-Prox IP100, U-Prox IP300, U-Prox
IP400 panels processed and access event messages are sent to the access control
system server.
Panel Communicator operates in notification mode that means that data
transmission to the access control system server is initiated on the access event.
Operating in the computer network U-Prox IC A control panel provides encryption
protection of the data and commands with 256 bit key, unique serial number
supervision and communication channel supervision with periodical test messages.
Wired computer network
The Ethernet interface used for device connection into the network and for device
powering with PoE technology. The Ethernet cable must not exceed 100 meters
without use of additional equipment. The data transmission speed is 100Mbit/sec.
The Ethernet connection examples are on the Fig.11.

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Connector 1
Connector 2
Direct connection. Connection to switch or router
1. white-yellow
1. white-yellow
2. yellow
2. yellow
3. white-green
3. white-green
4. blue
4. blue
5. white-blue
5. white-blue
6. green
6. green
7. white-brown
7. white-brown
8. brown
8. brown
Cross-over connection. Connection to computer
Figure 9. Ethernet wiring
1. white-yellow
1. white-green
2. yellow
2. green
3. white-green
3. white-yellow
4. blue
4. blue
5. white-blue
5. white-blue
6. green
6. yellow
7. white-brown
7. white-brown
8. brown
8. brown
To adjust panel communicator perform:
Adjust panel network settings (don’t adjust when use DHCP):
oIP address
oSubnet mask
oGateway (router) Internet 1 IP address (no need in local network)
oGateway (router) Internet 2 IP address (miscellaneous)
oDNS server 1 IP address (if data send to the domain name)
oDNS server 2 IP address (miscellaneous; if data send to the
domain name)
Adjust communication to the server (no need in automatic configuration
mode):
oServer 1 IP or DNS name of ACS server
oAccess ports (write port and read port)
oTest message frequency

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Panel program order
Software
Actions
1. Define desirable adjustment mode: automatic or manual
“Configurator”
through the
USB
2. Adjust initial settings if manual configuration used:
a. Server settings: IP address or server DNS name,
access ports (write and read ports)
Do not proceed paragraph b. if there is DHCP in the network
b. Panel settings: panel IP address in the computer
network, subnet mask, DNS server IP address,
Internet gateway
U-Prox IP
software
3. Panel connection and enrollment in access control system
database (see U-Prox IP software instruction manual)
4. Panel adjustment with U-Prox IP software
a. Repeaters enrollment
b. U-Prox IP500 wireless panels enrollment
5. Upload panel from U-Prox IP software
Service maintenance
Return to factory settings
To Return to factory settings:
1. De-power control panel
2. Press and hold FUNC button
3. Supply power to control panel
4. Wait for 10 seconds, until LED diode lights and release FUNC button
5. LED diode will flash 6 times that means factory settings restored
Switching to programming mode
To put access control panel in programming mode do the following:
1. Do not turn off the power.
2. Open enclosure
3. Connect cable to the USB and configure the device using the software
"Configurator"
Replacing the device firmware
1. De-power the panel
2. Remove the top cover of panel
3. Connect the notebook with USB cable to the panel
4. Using special software, do the replacement of panel firmware
5. After downloading the software to the access control panel WAIT for or 40-
50 seconds. (If readers are connected wait for 6 short beeps)
Factory settings
Communicatior
Ethernet mode enabled, DHCP enabled (no device IP set), no ACS server set

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Reference for device installation modification 2
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