ZKTeco C3-100 User manual

Control Panel User Manual
Version: 1.2
Date: Jan., 2014
About This Manual
This manual introduces C3-100/200/400 access control panel installation connection
and user manual.

Contents
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Contents
1 Important Security Instructions......................................................................- 1 -
1.1 Important Security Instructions................................................................- 1 -
1.2 Installation Cautions................................................................................- 3 -
2 Introduction ......................................................................................................- 5 -
2.1 System Function Parameters....................................................................- 5 -
2.2 Product Technical Parameters..................................................................- 5 -
2.3 Control Operator Panel Indicators...........................................................- 7 -
3 Connection and Installation.............................................................................- 8 -
3.1 Case Installation ......................................................................................- 8 -
3.2 Installation of Access Control Operator Panel Wires...............................- 9 -
3.3 Control Operator Panel System Installation...........................................- 10 -
3.4 Control Operator Panel Connection Terminals......................................- 12 -
3.5 Connection with Door Sensors, Exit Switches, andAuxiliary Input Devices-
15 -
3.6 Connection with Wiegand Readers........................................................- 18 -
3.7 Relay Output Connection ......................................................................- 20 -
3.8 Access Control Operator Panel System Power Supply Structure...........- 25 -
4 Access Control Operator Panel System Networking.................................... - 27 -
4.1 Access Control Networking Wires and Wiring......................................- 27 -
4.2 TCP/IP Network Communication..........................................................- 29 -
4.3 RS485 Network Communication...........................................................- 29 -
4.4 DIP Switch Setting (485 Address Setting, Factory Setting, and Terminal
Resistance Setting) ......................................................................................- 31 -

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1 Important Security Instructions
1.1 Important Security Instructions
1. Read, follow and keep instructions: Before operating the equipment, read and
follow strictly all security and operation instructions. Please keep the
instructions in good condition for future reference.
2. Accessories: Please use the accessories recommended by the manufacturer or
delivered with the product. Any other related product is not recommended as
the major alarming or monitoring system. The major alarming or monitoring
system should comply with the local applicable fire-prevention and security
standards.
3. Installation cautions: Do not place this equipment on any unstable table, tripod
mount, support or base, lest the equipment should fall and get damaged, and
more undesirably cause severe personal injuries.Therefore, it is important to
install the equipment as instructed by the manufacturer.
4. All peripheral devices must be grounded.
5. No external connection wires can be exposed. All connections and idle wire
ends must be wrapped with insulating tapes to prevent accidental contact with
exposed wires from damaging the equipment.
6. Repair: Do not attempt unauthorized repair of the equipment. Disassembly or
detachment is likely to cause shock or other risks. All repair jobs should be
done by qualified repair personnel.
7. Damages in need of repair: In any of the following cases, first disconnect the
AC/DC power supply from the equipment and notify qualified repair
personnel for repairs:
The power cord or connector is damaged.
There is entry of liquid or any other foreign object into the equipment.
The equipment is wetted or exposed to bad weather (rain, snow, etc.).

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If the equipment cannot work normally even though operated as
instructed, please be sure to adjust only the control components specified
in the operation instructions. Incorrect adjustment of other control
components may cause damage to the equipment, and add to
troubleshooting workload of the qualified technicians.
The equipment falls down or its performance changes obviously.
8. Replacing components: If it is necessary to replace a component, the repair
personnel must use only the substitutes specified by the manufacturer.
9. Security inspection: After the equipment is repaired, the repair personnel are
supposed to conduct security inspection to ensure the equipment can work
normally.
10. Power supply: Operate the equipment with only the type of power supply
indicated on the label. Contact the operator for any uncertainty about the type
of power supply.
Violation of any of the following cautions is likely to lead to
personal injury or equipment failure, and any resulting damage will
not be covered by our routine maintenance.
 Before installation, switch off the external circuit (that supplies
power to the system), including locks.
Before connecting the equipment to power supply, ensure the
output voltage is within the specified range.
Never connect
p
ower before com
p
letion of installation.

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1.2 Installation Cautions
1. The conduits of wires under relay must be matched with metaled conduits, other
wires can use PVC conduits, to prevent failure caused by rodent damage. Although a
control panel is designed with good antistatic, lightning-proof, and
leakage-proof functions, ensure its chassis and the AC ground wire are
connected properly and the AC ground wire is grounded physically.
2. It is recommended not to plug/unplug connection terminals frequently when
the system is energized. Be sure to unplug the connection terminals before
starting any relevant welding job.
3. Do not detach or replace any control panel chip without permission, because
unprofessional operation may cause damage to the control panel.
4. It is recommended not to connect any other auxiliary devices without
permission. All non-routine operations must be communicated to our
engineers in advance.
5. A control panel should not share one power socket with any other
large-current device.
6. It is preferable to install card readers and buttons at heights of 1.4-1.5m above
the ground, but the heights are subject to proper adjustment according to
customers’ usual practice.
7. It is advised to install control panels at places easy of maintenance, like a
weak electric well.
8. It is strongly recommended that the exposed part of any connection terminal
should not be longer than 4mm, and specialized clamping tools may be used
to avoid short-circuit or communication failure resulting from accidental
contact with excessive exposed wires.
9. To save access control event records, read data periodically from control
panels.

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10. Get prepared countermeasures according to application scenarios for
unexpected power failure, like selecting power supply with UPS.
11. The connection between a card reader and a control panel should not be
longer than 100m.
12. The connection between a PC and a control panel should be shorter than
1200m for RS485 communications. A length within 600m is recommended to
make communications more stable.
13. To protect the access control system against the self-induced electromotive
force generated by an electronic lock at the instant of switching off/on, it is
necessary to connect a diode in parallel (please use the FR107 delivered with
the system) with the electronic lock to release the self-induced electromotive
force during onsite connection for application of the access control system.
14. It is recommended that an electronic lock and a control panel should use
respective power supplies.
15. It is recommended to use the power supply delivered with the system as the
control panel power supply.
16. In a place with strong magnetic interference, galvanized steel pipes or shielded
cables are recommended, and proper grounding is required.
17. The appliance shall be installed and wired in accordance with national
electrical code and by qualified personnel only.

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2 Introduction
The access control management system is a new modernized security management
system, which is an effective measure for security and protection management. It is
mainly used to manage entrances and exits of important places, such as banks, hotels,
equipment rooms, offices, smart communities, and factories.
2.1 System Function Parameters
High-speed 32-bit 400MHz CPU, 32M RAM, and 256M Flash.
Embedded LINUX operating system.
One-door/two-door two-way access or four-door one-way access.
A maximum of 30,000 card holders and 100,000 offline event records.
Support of multiple Wiegand card formats and a password keypad, compatible
with various types of cards.
Use of dual communication technologies: the Ethernet plus the RS485
industrial bus, for reliable communications.
With a watchdog (hardware) built in the control panel to prevent crash.
Over-current, over-voltage, and inverse-voltage protection for input of power
supply to the control panel.
Over-current protection for the power supply to card readers.
Instant over-voltage protection for all input/output ports.
Instant over-voltage protection for communication ports.
2.2 Product Technical Parameters
Working power supply: Rated voltage 12V (±20%) DC; Rated current 2A.
Working environment: Temperature 0°C-55°C; humidity 10%-80%.
Electronic lock relay output: The maximum switching voltage: 36V(DC); The
maximum switching current: 2A

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Auxiliary relay output: The maximum switching voltage: 36V(DC); The
maximum switching current: 1.25A
With detachable connection terminals made of alloy-steel non-magnetic flange
materials.
Outline dimensions of the control PCB: 160mm (length) × 106mm (width) for
C3-100/200; 216mm (length) × 106mm (width) for C3-400.
External box dimensions: 360mm × 285mm × 75mm.
Valve regulated lead-acid battery:
Constant voltage charge voltage regulation
Cycle use : 14.5V~14.9V(25)
Initial current: less than 2.88A
Standby use: 13.6V~13.8V(25)
Capacity: 12V, 7.2Ah/20hr,
Battery Type: LC-RA127R2T1
Battery Caution:
Do not charge in a gas tight container.
Do not short the battery terminals.
Do not incinerate
Flush with water at once if contact is made with electrolyte (Acid)
Do not attempt to disassemble the battery.

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2.3 Control Operator Panel Indicators
When the C3-100/200/400 is powered on, normally the POWER indicator (red) is lit
constantly, the RUN indicator (green) flashes (indicating the system is normal), and
other indicators are all off.
Except the cases as follows:
1. LINK indicator (green): indicates proper TCP/IP connection if it is lit
constantly;
2. ACT indicator (yellow): indicates transmission of TCP/IP data if it flashes;
3. TX indicator (yellow): indicates sending of 485 data if it flashes;
4. RX indicator (green): indicates receiving of 485 data if it flashes;
5. Lock indicator (green): indicates unlocking if it is lit constantly (if the
auxiliary output indicator is lit in green constantly, it indicates the auxiliary
device is enabled);
6. CARD indicator (yellow): indicates input of Wiegand signal if it is lit.
See the indicators in the following figure:
Figure 2-1 Indicators in the C3-400

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3 Connection and Installation
3.1 Case Installation

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3.2 Installation of Access Control Operator Panel
Wires
220V input
TCP/IP network communication wire RS485 network
communication wire
C3 access control
operator panel Ceiling
Door sensor
Electronic lock
Exit button
Outdoor Wiegand
card reader Indoor Wiegand card reader
Outdoor Indoor
Figure 3-1 Access Control Operator Panel Wire Installation Diagram
Notes:
1. Before connection, make sure the power supply is disconnected, because
connection with power connected will cause severe damage to the equipment.
2. The access control wires must be separated according to heavy and light
current; the control panel wires, electronic lock wires, and exit button wires
must run through their respective casing pipes.

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3.3 Control Operator Panel System Installation
TCP/IP Ethernet Hub
Management host
Printer
Card issue
r
C3-400 control operator panel
Internal
button
Card reader 1 Card reader 2 Card reader 3 Card reader 4
Controlling one-way entry/exit of four doors
Controlling two-way entry/exit of two doors
Door 1 Door 2 Door 3 Door 4
Door 1 Door 2
Internal
button Internal button Internal button
Figure 3-2 Schematic Diagram of C3-400 System Installation
Note: The diagram above takes the C3-400 for example. By contrast, only
one-door two-way access is applicable to the C3-100 system; only two-door
one-way or two-door two-way access is applicable to the C3-200 system.

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The access control management system consists of two parts: management
workstation (PC) and control operator panel. They communicate via TCP/IP and
RS485 networks. On a 485 bus, each management workstation can be connected
with up to 63 C3 control operator panels (preferably fewer than 32). The
communication wires should be kept away from high-voltage wires as far as
possible, and should be neither routed in parallel with nor bundled with power wires.
A management workstation is actually a PC connected to the network. By running
the access control management software installed in the PC, access control
management personnel can remotely perform various management functions, like
adding/deleting a user, viewing event records, opening/closing doors, and
monitoring status of each door in real time.

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3.4 Control Operator Panel Connection Terminals
C3-100 terminal connection diagram

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C3-200 terminal connection diagram

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C3-400 terminal connection diagram
Descriptions of the terminals:

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1. The auxiliary input may be connected to infrared body detectors, fire
alarms, smoke detectors, etc.
2. The auxiliary output may be connected to alarms, cameras, door bells,
etc.
3. All the terminals mentioned above are set through relevant access control
software. Please see the respective software instructions for details.
Ports on the C3 control operator panel:
No. Functional Port
C3-100
(One-Door
Two-Way)
C3-200
(Two-Door
Two-Way)
C3-400
(Four-Door
One-Way/Two-D
oor Two Way)
1 Wiegand card reader
interface 2 4 4
2 Exit button 1 2 4
3 Control lock relay 1 2 4
4 Door sensor 1 2 4
5 Extension input ×2 4
6 Extension output 1 2 4
7 RS485 & PC
communication √√√
8 RS485 extension
communication × √√
9 TCP/IP √√√
3.5 Connection with Door Sensors, Exit Switches, and
Auxiliary Input Devices
Door sensor

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A door sensor is used to sense the open/closed status of a door. With a door sensor
switch, an access control panel can detect illegal opening of a door, and will trigger
an output of alarm. Moreover, if a door is not closed within a specified period of
time after it is opened, the door control panel will also prompt an alarm. It is
recommended to select two-core wires with a gauge over 0.22 mm2. A door sensor may be
omitted if it is unnecessary to monitor online the open/closed status of a door, give out an
alarm when the door is not closed for a long time or there is illegal access, and use the
interlock function.
Exit switch
An exit switch is a switch installed indoors to open a door. When it is switched on,
the door will be opened. An exit button is fixed at a height of about 1.4m above the
ground. Ensure it is located in the right position without slant, and its connection is
correct and secure. (Cut off the exposed end of any unused wire and wrap it with
insulating tape.) Note to guard against electromagnetic interference (such as light
switches and computers). It is recommended to use two-core wires with a gauge over
0.3mm2as the connection wire between an exit switch and a control panel.
Auxiliary input
C3-100 provides no auxiliary input interface; C3-200 provides two, and C3-400
provides four, which are connected to infrared body detectors, smoke detectors, gas
detectors, window magnetic alarms, wireless exit switches, etc. Auxiliary inputs are
set through relevant access control software. For details, please see ZKAccess4.0
User Manual.

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Figure 3-3 Connections between C3-400 and Door Sensors, Exit Switches, and
Auxiliary Input Devices
Note: The diagram above takes C3-400 for example. By contrast, C3-100
provides no auxiliary input interface; C3-200 provides two, and C3-400
provides four.

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3.6 Connection with Wiegand Readers
C3-100 can connect two Wiegand readers in the one-door two-way mode. C3-200
provides four readers, which can be connected in the two-door two-way mode.
C3-400 provides four readers, which can be connected in the two-door two-way or
four-door one-way mode.
The Wiegand interfaces provided by the C3 series can be connected to different
types of readers. If your card reader does not use the voltage of DC 12V, an external
power supply is needed. A reader should be installed at a height of about 1.4m above
the ground and at a distance of 30-50mm away from a door frame.