U-Prox IC L Assembly instructions

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Access control panel
U-Prox IC L
Installation and programming manual

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About this document
This manual covers installation, adjustment and use of U-Prox IC L (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 are performed on the territory of the country, where
the customer applied for warranty or free service.
Technical information is available on the system website
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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
Intended use.........................................................................................................................4
Characteristics......................................................................................................................5
Terms ...................................................................................................................................6
Description and operation.....................................................................................................7
Panel................................................................................................................................7
Light emitting diodes (LED’s) .........................................................................................9
Panel operation................................................................................................................9
Communicator operation................................................................................................9
Wireless lock system architecture................................................................................ 12
Wireless lock system deployment................................................................................12
How to work with the device................................................................................................15
Connection.....................................................................................................................15
Mount recommendations................................................................................................16
Communication ..............................................................................................................16
Wired computer network..............................................................................................17
Panel program order ......................................................................................................18
Service maintenance...................................................................................................... 19
Return to factory settings.............................................................................................19
Switching to programming mode..................................................................................19
Replacing the device firmware.....................................................................................19
Factory settings..............................................................................................................19

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Brief description of the panel
U-Prox IC L control panel - a device designed to control access to residential and
business premises, including time of passage and events.
Panel operates U-Prox IP500 wireless battery powered escutcheons.
U-Prox IC L processes the information received from the U-Prox IP500 wireless
battery powered escutcheons via ISM band wireless interface.
U-Prox HE and U-Prox HW repeaters are used for radio range extension. Ethernet
(wired LAN) or Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) are used for U-Prox HE and U-Prox HW
connection to U-Prox IC L.
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 L 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 L has advanced hardware capabilities and intellectual functions to control
up to 500 access points (AP) with U-Prox IP500 control panels as door devices,
which have their own ID and event databases.
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.
Intended use
U-Prox IC L control panel is designated for work in U-Prox access control system for
U-Prox IP500 control panel network creation.
U-Prox IC L control panel both with U-Prox HE and U-Prox HW repeaters are
connected to the access control system server via computer network.

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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 –maх 12V, 0.7A
Direct operation with U-Prox IP500 panels
oISM band device with bi-directional communication
ITU Reginon 1 (EU): 868.0-868.6 MHz
ITU Reginon 2 (USA): 902.5-914.5 MHz
ITU Reginon 3 (AUS): 915.5-927.5 MHz
oGuaranteed range of 20 m
oU-Prox HE and U-Prox HW repeaters for range extention
One micro USB B 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
35000
Connected devices
512
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.
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.
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 L modification 1
Figure 2b. U-Prox IC L 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 L board modification 1
Figure 2b. U-Prox IC L 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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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.
In the Normal mode panel processes information from U-Prox IP500 panels received
through the built-in wireless ISM band interface or via U-Prox HE and U-Prox HW
repeaters. U-Prox HE and U-Prox HW repeaters and U-Prox IC L transact through
Ethernet or Wi-Fi and local computer network.
Communicator operation
U-Prox IC L panel operates automatically. After the upload from the access control
system server the data from the permitted repeaters and U-Prox IP500 wireless
control 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 L panel connected to the computer network with wired Ethernet.
Both local enterprise computer network operation (see Fg.3) and Internet network
(see Fg.4) operation via repeaters provided. This allows the distributed systems of
any scale construction.

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Figure 3. Mixed type (Ethernet & Wi-Fi) local network connection example

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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)

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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.
Wireless lock system architecture
The architecture of the wireless locks system has definitely hierarchic structure. All
U-Prox IP500 control panels operate in the automatic mode, i.e. make decision
about the access using data uploaded beforehand.
U-Prox IP control panel routes data from the allowed U-Prox IP500 wireless panels
via U-Prox HE and U-Prox HW repeaters. The U-Prox access control system server,
U-Prox IC L, U-Prox HE and U-Prox HW communicate each other via the computer
network. The U-Prox IC L, U-Prox HE and U-Prox HW communicate to the U-Prox
IP500 wireless panels via the ISM band radio.
Fig. 5. Wireless lock system architecture
Wireless lock 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.

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The deployment is made in three steps (see Fig. 6.):
1. U-Prox IC L control panel connection
2. U-Prox HE repeaters connection
3. U-Prox IP500 wireless panels connection
Fig. 6. Wireless lock system deployment
The algorithms for operation on each step described below
Server addresses automatic configuration for U-Prox IC L
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 limited with one 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. Than 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.

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d. Operator has to upload panel after it’s adjustment recorded into
the DB. Panel will be connected to the certain access control
system server, eliminating panel control capture with another
system.
Return panel to the factory settings to eliminate the panel
connection to the system
e. In the case of access control system IP address change panel
will initiate the automatic configuration routine, but the data
exchange will be possible with previously connected system only.
U-Prox IC L addresses automatic configuration for repeaters
1. Repeater 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 U-Prox IC L panel IP
address (IP or DNS name) is not set:
a. Repeater sends data packages announcing U-Prox IC L panel
about itself as a new device in the local network
Despite it is broadcast announcement it limited with one range
local network and active network equipment. That’s why the IP
addresses of the U-Prox IC L panel 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 repeater through the U-Prox IC L panel.
Than operator must add repeater to the system database (DB).
c. Operator has to upload U-Prox IC L panel after repeater recorded
into the DB.
d. After the U-Prox IC L panel uploaded repeater it receives the
answer from the U-Prox IC L panel. The address of the U-Prox IC
L panel recorded into the repeater and it stops to broadcast.
Panel will be connected to the certain access control system
server, eliminating panel control capture with another system.
Return panel to the factory settings to eliminate the panel
connection to the system
e. In the case of the U-Prox IC L panel IP address change repeater
will initiate the automatic configuration routine, but the data
exchange will be possible with previously connected system only.
U-Prox IP500 automatic configuration
1. U-Prox IP500 announces itself in the ISM band after the power-up
2. If U-Prox IP500 does not connected to anyone U-Prox IC L the automatic
configuration mode will start:

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Figure. 7a. Dimensions, modification 1
Figure. 7b. Dimensions, modification 1
a. Panel will broadcast data packages announcing itself as a new
panel
b. Data packages are received with U-Prox HE repeaters and send
to the U-Prox IC L control panel
c. U-Prox IC L panel sends event message to the access control
system server
d. Access control system server warns operator about the new
panel. Operator must add panel to the system database
e. Operator must upload U-Prox IC L control panel after the
U-Prox IP500 panel added to the DB
f. Operator must upload U-Prox IP500 panel after the adjustment it
in the DB. U-Prox IP500 panel will be connected to the certain
access control system, eliminating panel control capture with
another system.
Return panel to the factory settings to eliminate the panel
connection to the system
3. U-Prox IP500 returns to the normal operation mode
How to work with the device
U-Prox IC L control panel shipped in
the plastic enclosure without the
power supply. Dimensions marked
on the Fig. 7.
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)

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Figure 8a. Fixing holes
marking, modification 1
Figure 8a. Fixing holes marking, modification 2
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. 8a):
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
Modifaction 2 (see Fig. 8b):
Perform the marking of holes
using the accompanying
drawing;
Fix the enclosure;
Connect the wires
Communication
U-Prox IC L 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 L control panel operates in automatic mode. It routes event message data
from the allowed U-Prox IP500 wireless panels through repeaters connected to the
Ethernet computer network to the access control system server after the
configuration data upload.
The panel communicator operates in the notification mode that means that data
transmission to the access control system server is initiated on the access event.

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Operating in the computer network U-Prox IC L 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.9.
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):

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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
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

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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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