Vanderbilt VR50M-MF User manual

Mullion Reader VR20 VR50
Installation Manual
Document ID: A-100410-d
Edition date: 12.02.2021

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Table of Contents
1 Introduction 5
2 Technical data 6
2 Compliance 8
2.1 IEC/EN60839-11 compliance 8
2.2 UL compliance 8
2.3 FCC statement 8
3 Safety regulations 9
4 Reader components and package contents 10
4.1 Reader components 10
4.2 Reader Components 10
5 Mounting and connecting 12
5.1 Mounting a reader 12
5.2 Mounting a reader indoors (IP54) 12
5.3 Mounting a reader outdoors (IP55) 13
5.4 Mounting a reader outdoors (IP66) 14
5.5 Mounting a reader with cables fed from the side 14
5.6 Connecting the cables 17
5.6.1 Connecting the reader in OSDP mode 17
5.6.2 Connecting the reader in Wiegand mode 17
5.7 Setting the Jumpers 20
5.8 Setting the Jumpers for OSDP 20
5.9 Setting the Jumpers for Wiegand 21
5.10 Reverse mode Wiegand 23
5.11 Programming a reader for reverse mode transmission 24
5.11.1 Reverting to standard mode Wiegand 24
5.12 Programming a Reverse mode transmission reader for 26 Bit Wiegand 24
5.12.1 Re-programming a reverse mode transmission reader away from 26 Bit Wiegand 25
5.13 Default Configuration Card 25
5.13.1 37 Bit Wiegand. 25
6 Closing the reader 26
7 Disassembling the reader 27
7.1 To disassemble the reader: 27
7.2 To remove the terminal block: 28
8 Default settings 29
8.1 3CT Tool 29
8.2 Setting burst mode using the keypad 30
9 Connecting the reader to SiPass integrated 31

9.1 Connecting the reader to SiPass integrated in OSDP mode 31
9.2 Setting OSDP address for the reader 31
9.3 Connecting the reader to SiPass integrated in Wiegand mode 32
10 Connecting VR20/VR50 readers to ACT 33
10.1 Connecting a single reader to ACT in OSDP mode 33
10.2 Connecting multiple readers to ACT in OSDP mode 34
10.3 Setting the jumpers for OSDP mode 35
10.3.1 Setting the OSDP address for the reader 35
10.4 Connecting an entry reader to ACT in Wiegand mode 36
10.5 Connecting an Entry and an Exit reader to ACT in Wiegand mode 37
10.5.1 Set the jumpers for Wiegand mode 38
11 Connecting the VR series reader to SPC 39
11.1 Connect a single-reader to an SPCA210 door controller through an SE1190 OSDP interface 39
11.2 Connecting a reader to an SPCA210 in Wiegand mode 40
11.3 Connect 2 readers in Wiegand mode to an SPCA210 door controller 41

1 Introduction
The VR20M-MFand VR50M-MF are mullion-mount card readers with modern anti-hacking security over
OSDP and support for the traditional Wiegand protocol. When installed as part of a secure system over
OSDP, the communication from the reader or the controller they are connected to cannot be compromised.
The readers are made of hard wearing materials and will endure most weather conditions. The readers are
easy to mount and can be mounted on a flat surface. The readers can be cleaned with most kinds of
domestic detergents. All readers have a multicolour light frame. The VR50M-MF has a keypad for PIN
code.
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2 Technical data
VR20M-MF VR50M-MF
Protocol OSDP or Wiegand OSDP or Wiegand
Interface to controller RS485 or Wiegand RS485 or Wiegand
Operating voltage
(Rated voltage 12-24 VDC) 8.5 – 30.0VDC 8.5 – 30.0VDC
Power consumption DC 12V 43mA Peak 168mA
DC 24V 26mA Peak 100mA
DC 12V 60mA Peak 220mA
DC 24V 40mA Peak 125mA
Tamper protection Yes Yes
Card technology MIFARETM MIFARE
Card compatibility
MIFARE Classic
MIFARE Plus
MIFARE DESFire EV1/ EV2
MIFARE Classic
MIFARE Plus
MIFARE DESFire EV1/ EV2
Reading distance
MIFARE Classic-up to 6 cm
MIFARE Plus-up to 6 cm
MIFARE DESfire EV1/ EV2-the
card must be held to the reader
MIFARE Classic-up to 6 cm
MIFARE Plus-up to 6 cm
MIFARE DESfire EV1/ EV2-the
card must be held to the reader
Indicators
3 x LED (red/yellow/green)
1 x Buzzer
Multicolour light frame
3 x LED (red/yellow/green)
1 x Buzzer
Multicolour light frame
Keypad No Yes
Operating temperature - 40°C to + 70°C - 40°C to + 70°C
IP rating IP54-IP66 Mounting and connecting on page12
IK class 08 08
Housing Zinc cast metal bezel with
polycarbonate plastic front
Zinc cast metal bezel with
polycarbonate plastic front
Color Black, matt chrome Black, matt chrome
Dimensions (WxHxD) mm Surface mounted: 48 x 129 x 22 Surface mounted: 48 x 129 x 24
Weight 219g 225g
Serviceable parts None None
Standards
EN50131-3:2009, Grade 3,
Class III
SSF1014:5, Grade 3, Class III
EN50131-3:2009, Grade 3,
Class III
SSF1014:5, Grade 3, Class III
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Cable length guide
Mode Max. Cable Length Cable
OSDP 1 km. Screened twisted pair (For
example; Belden 9501)
Wiegand 30m Screened multicore (For
example; Belden 9538)
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2 Compliance
2.1 IEC/EN60839-11 compliance
This product complies with IEC/EN60839-11, Grade 4, Class IV.
2.2 UL compliance
This device complies with UL 294.
Operation is subject to the following conditions:
lThe reader shall be connected to a compatible UL 294 listed control unit. The readers have been
UL evaluated with the AC5102 control unit.
lThis device must be powered from power limited/class 2 supply.
Warning
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the User`s authority to operate the equipment.
Performance levels per UL294 are
lDestructive attack – Level I
lLine Security – Level I
lEndurance – Level IV
lStandby – Level I
2.3 FCC statement
Model No. FCC ID
VR20M-MF 2AHDLMULL
VR50M-MF 2AHDLMULL
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the User`s authority to operate the equipment.
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3 Safety regulations
General
lFollow all warnings and instructions marked on the device.
lKeep this document for reference purposes.
lPlease consider any additional country-specific, local laws, safety standards, or regulations
concerning installation, operation, and disposal of the product.
Liability claim
lDo not make any changes or modifications to the device.
lUse only spare parts and accessories that have been approved by the manufacturer.
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4 Reader components and package contents
The following diagrams identify the reader components and the items that come packaged with the reader.
4.1 Reader components
1Front 6 Tamper base
2Knockouts x 2 7 Screw for tamper protection
3Base 8 Mounting holes
4Hook 19 Upper and lower terminal block locations
5Location where cables can come through the
back
4.2 Reader Components
Package contents
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1 A B - +terminal block for OSDP and Wiegand (lower terminal block)
2 R Y/T G H terminal block for Wiegand (upper terminal block)
3Mounting/Tamper screws
4Cover screw
5Opening tool
6IP 55 Foam backing for outdoor installation
7IP 66 Gasket for outdoor installation
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5 Mounting and connecting
The mullion readers are surface-mounted readers. The readers can be mounted with cables fed through the
back of the unit or fed in from either side through knockout gaps.
For wiring details please refer to:
lConnecting the cables on page17.
5.1 Mounting a reader
5.2 Mounting a reader indoors (IP54)
To ensure a close fit, mount the reader on a flat surface (mounting surface should not have depths or
deviations of > 1mm).
To attach the base to a surface:
1. Attach the base to the wall with three screws: one in the middle at the top of the base, and one in
each of the corners at the bottom of the base.
1Cable entry through base gasket
2Tamper screw
3Tamper base
2. If additional wall removal tamper protection is required, fix the screw (item 2) into the tamper base
(item 3). Do not over-tighten the screw as this can damage the tamper base.
3. Continue to follow the instructions detailed in Connecting the cables on page17.
The reader is automatically tamper protected when removing the front of the reader from the reader
base with the help of the opening tool. The wall removal tamper is an additional protection against
physical attacks.
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5.3 Mounting a reader outdoors (IP55)
To ensure a close fit, mount the reader on a flat surface (mounting surface should not have depths or
deviations of > 1mm).
Seal the cable entry through the base with silicon to avoid ingress of dust, water, and draft. Endure that
there is no silicon between the wall and the base, remove residue sealant if necessary.
To attach the base to a surface:
1. Peel the backing paper from the foam.
2. Stick the foam firmly to the back of the base.
3. Make a small hole in the backing of the base (item 1 in the diagram below). Use this hole to feed the
cable through the base and into the reader base.
4. Remove any fabric around the cable entry point on the back of the reader to avoid water channeling
to the inside of the reader.
5. Attach the base to the wall with three screws: one in the middle at the top of the base, and one in
each of the corners at the bottom of the base.
1Cable entry through base
2Tamper screw
3Tamper base
4Self-adhesive foam base
6. If additional wall removal tamper protection is required, fix the screw (item 2) into the tamper base
(item 3). Do not over-tighten the screw as this can damage the tamper base.
7. Continue to follow the instructions detailed in Connecting the cables on page17.
The reader is automatically tamper protected when removing the front of the reader from the reader
base with the help of the opening tool. The wall removal tamper is an additional protection against
physical attacks.
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5.4 Mounting a reader outdoors (IP66)
To ensure a close fit, mount the reader on a flat surface (mounting surface should not have depths or
deviations of > 1mm).
To attach the base to an exterior surface to IP 66:
1. Press the base firmly into the rubber gasket.
2. Feed the cable through the hole in the back of the rubber gasket and into the reader base. Do not
enlarge the hole. The rubber will stretch over the cable.
3. Attach the base and gasket together to the wall with three screws: one in the middle at the top of
the base, and one in each of the corners at the bottom of the base.
1Cable entry through base
2Tamper screw
3Tamper base
4IP 66 rubber gasket
4. If additional wall removal tamper protection is required, fix the screw (item 2) into the tamper
base (item 3). Do not over-tighten the screw as this can damage the tamper base.
5. Continue to follow the instructions detailed in Connecting the cables on page17.
The reader is automatically tamper protected when removing the front of the reader from the
reader base with the help of the opening tool. The wall removal tamper is an additional protection
against physical attacks.
5.5 Mounting a reader with cables fed from the side
Warning
Mounting the unit with the cable led in from either side through knockout gaps does not comply
with the folowing standards:
UL 294, IP55, IP66
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If the cables are fed from the side:
1. Remove the gasket from the base.
2. Identify which of the knockouts the cables should be fed through.
3. Use a pliers to pull the knockout away from the base.
4. Remove the corresponding knockout on the cover.
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5. Attach the base to the wall with three screws: one in the middle at the top of the base and one in
each of the corners at the bottom of the base.
1Tamper base
2Tamper screw
6. If additional wall removal tamper protection is required, fix the screw (item 2) into the tamper
base (item 3). Do not over-tighten the screw as this can damage the tamper base.
The reader is automatically tamper protected when removing the front of the
reader from the reader base with the help of the opening tool. The wall removal
tamper is an additional protection against physical attacks.
7. Feed the cables through the opening and reinsert the gasket. Follow the instructions for
Connecting the cables on the next page.
Vanderbilt recommend sealing the gap that the knockout creates with a silicon sealant. Do
this after you have closed the reader.
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5.6 Connecting the cables
5.6.1 Connecting the reader in OSDP mode
Use the terminal block marked AB-+ (see item 1 in Reader Components on page10) and a twisted
screened cable with min. 2 pairs to connect the cables in OSDP mode.
1. Attach the cables according to the respective indicators on the second, AB-+ terminal block (lower
terminal block) and the base:
Reader Controller
++12V
-0V
BB
AA
2. Insert the ridge on the end of the terminal block marked AB-+ into the slot marked AB-+.
3. Gently push the terminal block towards the base until it clicks.
4. Push the cables back.
Please note that you must set the Jumpers to configure your application.
For more information on setting the Jumpers in OSDP mode see Setting the
Jumpers for OSDP on page20.
For more information on setting the Jumpers in Wiegand mode see Setting the
Jumpers for Wiegand on page21.
On the reverse of the front plate, Jumper 3 is used to determine EOL (see the diagram in Connecting
the cables above). By default EOL is ON and the reader acts as the last reader on the bus. However,
if the reader is an intermediate reader on the bus, Jumper 3 must be removed.
5.6.2 Connecting the reader in Wiegand mode
Use the terminal blocks marked AB-+ and RY/TGH (see item 1, item 2 in Reader Components on page10)
and a twisted screened multicore cable (4 pairs + screen) such as Belden 9538 to connect the reader in
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Wiegand mode.
1. Attach the cables according to the respective indicators on the communication and power
terminal block (AB-+ terminal block (lower terminal block )):
Reader Controller
++12V
-0V
BWiegand D1
AWiegand D0
2. Attach the cables on the LED, tamper,and horn terminal block (RY/TGH terminal block (upper
terminal block)):
Reader Controller (Generic) Controller (SPC) Controller (ACT)
RRed LED VO1 Red
Y/T* Tamper input Zone Input (tamper)1Tamper input1
GGreen LED VA1 Green
HBuzzer output System Output1Buzzer output1
*The Tamper output (default setting) connection may alternatively be configured to provide a
Yellow input to the reader. The Tamper output/ Yellow input options are mutually exclusive.
1This connection is optional.
When the tamper output option is configured there is no yellow indication input. In this instance,
you can turn on the yellow indication LED by setting both the red and green indication inputs low.
Both the red and green indication LEDs are turned off at this time.
The buzzer is activated by setting the horn input low. The buzzer is deactivated by setting the horn
input high.
3. Insert the ridge on the end of the upper or lower terminal block into the corresponding slot.
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4. Gently push the terminal block towards the base until it clicks.
5. Remove the Jumper 3 (see the diagram in Connecting the cables on page17). Jumper 3 is used to
determine EOL. By default the reader has EOL ON. EOL is always off in Wiegand mode.
Please note that you must set the Jumpers to configure your application. For more information on
setting the Jumpers in Wiegand mode see Setting the Jumpers for Wiegand on page21.
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5.7 Setting the Jumpers
There are three jumpers inside the front of the reader. Use the jumpers to set the reader to OSDP or
Wiegand mode, to set OSDP Addressing or Wiegand format, and to set the End Of Line (EOL) status
for the reader.
1Set reader to OSDP or Wiegand mode
2Set OSDP addressing or Wiegand formats
3Set End Of Line (EOL) status for the reader
*This indicates the bottom of the reader
5.8 Setting the Jumpers for OSDP
The diagrams below show how to position the Jumpers to get the desired functions from the terminal
blocks. Note that the EOL is ON for a sole reader or for the last reader on the RS485 bus.
Jumper 1
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