U-Prox HW Assembly instructions

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Wireless subsystem repeater
U-PROX HW
Installation and programming manual

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About this document
This manual covers installation, adjustment and use of U-PROX HW (hereinafter
repeater) wireless access control system repeater. Read this manual carefully prior
to installing the system.
Characteristics, Intended use and parameters of the repeater are described in the
section "Summary". Section "Terms" provides an explanation of terms found in this
document.
The look of the repeater, the pins and the mode of work are described in the
"Description section". Order of installation, adjustment of external devices and
repeater 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 repeater is allowed only to persons or
organizations with the appropriate authority from the manufacturer

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Contents
About this document.......................................................................................................2
Technical support...........................................................................................................2
Brief description of the repeater .....................................................................................4
Intended use...................................................................................................................4
Summary........................................................................................................................4
Terms.............................................................................................................................5
Identifiers ...................................................................................................................5
Access point (AP) ......................................................................................................5
Downloading..............................................................................................................5
Description and operation...............................................................................................6
Repeater....................................................................................................................6
Assignment of the repeater contacts and indication...................................................6
Light emitting diode....................................................................................................7
Repeater operation.........................................................................................................7
Communicator operation................................................................................................7
Wireless lock system architecture ................................................................................10
Wireless lock system deployment ................................................................................11
Server addresses automatic configuration for U-Prox IC L......................................12
U-Prox IC L addresses automatic configuration for repeaters..................................13
U-Prox IP500 automatic configuration......................................................................14
How to work with the device.........................................................................................14
Connection procedure..............................................................................................14
Mount recommendations..........................................................................................15
Communication........................................................................................................15
Wireless computer network (Wi-Fi)..........................................................................15
Repeater program order...........................................................................................16
Service maintenance................................................................................................17
Switching to programming mode..............................................................................17
Replacing the device firmware.................................................................................17
Factory settings........................................................................................................17

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Brief description of the repeater
U-PROX HW repeater - a device designed to extend the range of the wireless
subsystem of U-Prox IP access control system.
Repeater operates with U-Prox IC L access control panel and U-Prox IP500 wireless
battery powered escutcheons.
Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) used for U-Prox HW connection to U-PROX IC L.
The network settings of the repeater programming and firmware upgrade performed
via a standard USB port (micro USB B).
U-Prox HW supports power supply external 12V DC (+E, GND) or standard micro
USB power supply adaptor
Intended use
U-PROX HW repeater is designated for work in U-Prox access control system for
U-PROX IP500 control panel network range extension.
Summary
Power:
oExternal power supply, 12V:
Current consumption max 150 mA @ 12V
Maximum voltage ripple 500 ma peak to peak
oMicro USB B standard power supply
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 IC L connection interface –wireless computer network Wi-Fi
One micro USB B port for network settings configuring and firmware upgrade
Communication interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Open, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK)
Adjusted with U-Prox IP software. Supports automatic configuration for one-range
network.
Overall dimensions of device enclosure –120 х40 х355 mm
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.
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 repeater
(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 repeater 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 repeater.

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Description and operation
Repeater
The look of the repeater is shown in Fig. 1
Fig. 1. U-Prox HW repeater
Location of connectors on repeater board and their function is shown in Fig. 2
Figure 2. U-Prox HW board
Assignment of the repeater contacts and indication
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
Button
FUNK
FUNK
Service button
1. The Enclosure
2. Panel board
3. Connectors
3
1
2

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Light emitting diode
LED –bi-color light emitting diode
No connection to the Wi-Fi access point - Yellow flashes
Wi-Fi module malfunction –Yellow lights steadily
Normal mode
oNo connection to the U-Prox IC L –red flashes 2 times per
second
oConnected to the U-Prox IC L –green flashes once per second
Firmware upgrade - red flashes frequently
Repeater operation
The repeaters supplied unloaded with factory settings below in document. In this
state, the bi-color LED on the repeater flashes red twice per second. To make the
repeater work in access control system (ACS) you have to download a network
setting using the "Configurator" software and USB port or use the automatic
adjustment mode.
Repeater goes to the “Normal” mode after downloading 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 repeater processes information from U-Prox IP500 panels
received through the built-in wireless ISM band interface and transmits it to U-Prox
IC L through Wi-Fi and local computer network.
Communicator operation
U-Prox HW repeater operates automatically. After the download from the U-Prox IC
L the data from U-Prox IP500 wireless control repeaters processed and access
event messages are sent to the U-Prox IC L.
Repeater Communicator operates in notification mode that means that data
transmission to the U-Prox IC L is initiated on the access event.
U-Prox HW repeater connected to the computer network with wireless network (Wi-
Fi).
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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Fig. 3. Mixed type (Ethernet & Wi-Fi) local network connection example
Where U-Prox HE - repeater designed to expand the scope of the ISM band wireless
interface. To connect to the network use Ethernet (wired computer network).

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Fog. 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 for redundancy.
For wireless communication channel (Wi-Fi) redundancy U-Prox HW supports
operation with two Wi-Fi access points (main and backup) see Fig. 5.
Fig.5 Redundancy in Wi-Fi network

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Algorithm of working in LAN
1. Wi-Fi network accessibility determination
2. Connection to the programmed SSID#1
3. If DHCP - obtaining IP address with the start of the repeater
4. Update of IP status of address (announcement and extension of reserved
IP, if DHCP)
5. Determine accessibility of U-Prox IC L (IP or DNS name)
6. Periodic sending of test signals
7. Sending events if there is. Waiting for server commands.
8. Failure - switch to the another SSID programmed
Algorithm of operation on the Internet (local wire net)
1. Wi-Fi network accessibility determination
2. Connection to the programmed SSID#1
3. If DHCP - obtaining of IP address within local network affiliate at repeater
launch
4. Update of status of IP addresses (announcement and extension of
reserved IP, if DHCP)
5. Determine possibility of access to the Internet (accessibility of given IP
address of router)
6. Determine accessibility of U-Prox IC L (IP or DNS name)
7. Periodic sending of test signals
8. If there is, send the events. Waiting for server commands.
9. Failure - switching to the second specified IP address of router.
10. Repeated failure - switch to the another SSID programmed
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 downloaded 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.