Equipment Components and Specifications ....B-1 APPENDIX C – Connecting a Modem to SK-ACP ..........C-1 APPENDIX D – Connecting an SK-ACP to a Local Area Network .......D-1 APPENDIX E – SK-ACP Troubleshooting Guide ..........E-1 APPENDIX F – Preventing Lightning Damage ............F-1...
Up to 100 SK-ACP Panels may be linked together on a twisted pair (plus signal ground) RS-485 bus. When used with SK-NET™ software, a highly featured, easy to use, distributed intelligence access control system can be created.
(note LED turns solid green for about 1 second and the beeper beeps to indicate that the card has been read). The SK-ACP will “remember” the facility code and retain it until reprogrammed.
INSTALLING THE SK-ACP 1. Select a location for the SK-ACP unit that is secure and sheltered from weather and extreme humidity. Choose a location that facilitates access to power and is reasonably close to the doors that are to be controlled (no further than 500 feet).
INSTALLATION & OPERATING MANUAL WIRING The SK-ACP unit is organized so that the wiring for door #1 is on the right side of the panel and the wiring for door #2 is on the left side of the panel (see figure 3).
VDC you cannot install a standby battery in the SK-ACP . When 16.5 – 24 volts is used to power the SK-ACP , you may connect the red and black wires to a 12 volt standby battery. Polarity (+/-) must be observed. The standard SK-ACP has space for a small (1.9AH) battery, while the 10”...
INSTALLATION & OPERATING MANUAL OUTPUTS Each door controlled by the SK-ACP has two double pole, double throw relays associated with it. The “latch relays” are located on “J1” and “J2”, terminals 1-6. The “auxiliary relays” are located on “J3” and “J4”.
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SK-ACP INSTALLATION & OPERATING MANUAL INPUT 1-2 INPUT 1-1 DOOR MONITOR REMOTE DOOR- COMMUNICATIONS OPEN TO MODEM, PC, SWITCH SERIAL PRINTER. TO RS-485 READER NETWORK ELECTRIC XFMR or STRIKE or POWER MAG LOCK SUPPLY CABLE TYPES: 2 COND, UNSHIELDED 16-18 AWG...
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SUGGESTED CABLE IS Belden 9535. RS-232 is used to connect the COM port of a PC to a single SK-ACP , or as a gateway to a network of SK-ACPs. (COM ports are typically DB9 male or DB25 male jacks on the back of a personal computer.) When connecting a PC via RS-232 the distance from the panel to the...
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SK-ACP INSTALLATION & OPERATING MANUAL Installation of Metal Oxide Varistor with Electric Strike N.O. LOCK ACCESS POWER CONTROL SUPPLY UNIT AC or DC N.C. INSTALL MOV HERE STRIKE Install the enclosed 40-volt MOV (Metal Oxide Varistor) across the relay contacts in the access control unit, as shown.
This must be an insulated conductor and it should NOT be connected to earth ground. Where the distance from the PC to any one of the SK-ACP units is greater than 100’, you may install an RS-232 to RS-485 converter (Secura Key p/n NET-CONV-P) to the COM port of the computer. From the converter you then run RS-485 cable and connect it anywhere along the RS-485 bus.
SK-ACP INSTALLATION & OPERATING MANUAL FACTORY SETTINGS When shipped from the factory, the SK-ACP has the following settings: Facility Code None* All Cards Time Zone 0 (void) No Limited Use Cards Settings Latch timer = 1 Second APB Timer = 0 Minutes (off)
Facility Codes and the same ID Number. For example, if you have a card with Facility Code A1 and ID Number 15 and you have a card with Facility Code B2 and ID Number 15, and the SK-ACP has been programmed to accept both Facility Codes, it will see these as the same card.
Shielded, with no twisted pairs. PC or serial printer. Total cable length 100 feet. NOTE: Same wire to be used for connection from SK-ACP to reader. Total cable length SERIAL PRINTER 500 feet. MONITORS ALL SYSTEM ACTIVITY NOTE: Each SK-ACP above can support 2 Wiegand output card readers.
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Note: When using the RS-232 to RS-485 converter, you cannot use the stubbed, star fanout or “T” configuration. All network connections from SK-ACP to the next SK-ACP must be in parallel with each other. The J8 connector, Pins 1 and 2 must be a twisted pair. Pin 3 (Ground) is not connected.
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100 feet. NOTE: Same wire to be used for connection from SK-ACP to reader. Total cable length SERIAL PRINTER 500 feet. MONITORS ALL SYSTEM ETHERNET CABLE: ACTIVITY Standard Ethernet cable connector connected to existing LAN. NOTE: Each SK-ACP above can support 2 Wiegand output card readers.
SK-ACP INSTALLATION & OPERATING MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS SK-ACP-LE PHYSICAL Depth 3.0” (7.62 cm) Width 10.0” (25.40 cm) Height 11.0” (27.94 cm) Weight 68.8 oz. (1.95 kg) Housing Material is All Steel; Color is Beige POWER REQUIREMENTS 16.5-24 VAC, 20 VA or 16-30 VDC, 500 mA (DC POWER IS RECOMMENDED).
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APPENDIX C CONNECTING A MODEM TO SK-ACP The SK-MDM (U.S. Robotics) has been preconfigured to work with Secura Key access control systems and SK-NET-MLD software. (NOTE: SK-NET-DM and the free download version of SK-NET™ do not support modem connections.) NOTE: This modem requires version 3.0 or later of SK-NET-MLD software.
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NETWORK Up to 100 SK-ACP’s Warranty: While Secura Key will be happy to help with modem-related problems, for best results contact a U.S. Robotics Service Center. To locate a convenient Service Center, go to www.usr.com. U.S. Robotics warrants this product for two years (detailed warranty is enclosed with the modem).
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SK-WLS-MOD Wireless Network Module (which connects with an 802.11 wireless network.) These units plug into connector J9 on the SK-ACP , and they receive their power from the panel. You must remove the 2-pin jumper from J9 before installing either module.
SK-ACP INSTALLATION & OPERATING MANUAL APPENDIX E SK-ACP TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Cards do not work when creating a new Access Group 1. Did you drag-and-drop readers into the new Access Group? a. From the Explorer screen, click on All Readers. b. Drag-and-drop readers from the right side of the screen into the new Access Group.
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“Invalid Facility Code” message when using newly-added cards 1. Do the new cards have a different Facility Code than the previous ones? a. Go to one of the SK-ACP panels. Take a sample card with each different facility code. Press the reset button.
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If the Wizard finds the connection, click OK and then Connect. If not, select your connection below. 1. RS-232 direct connect, computer COM port to the SK-ACP COM port. (See Section 1.6.) 2. RS-232 to RS485 converter, computer to converter to the SK-ACP .
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If these voltages are incorrect, contact Secura Key Technical Support. Power Reset Occasionally it may become necessary to perform a power reset on a 28SA-PLUS or SK-ACP panel. (For example, after a power surge.) This procedure will reset the node address, requiring a recovery procedure in SK-NET™.
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SK-ACP While replacing the SK-ACP it is recommended that you note the serial number of the board being replaced along with the new board being used for the replacement. This will simplify the following steps used in this procedure.
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Windows 95/98/XP Hyper Terminal Setup* ® In order to connect to an SK-ACP access control panel using only Windows®, follow these steps: Click on the start button on the lower left corner of the screen. Select Programs. Select Accessories. (For XP - select Communications next) Select Hyper Terminal.
SK-ACP INSTALLATION & OPERATING MANUAL System Architecture: MULTI-READER SYSTEMS: • Network is twisted-pair, shielded cable • Maximum total system cable length, 4000 feet (1219.2 m) • PC connects to Network using RS-232/485 converter, Model NET-CONV-P; Direct Connect by using the RS-232 port on any reader or panel, or via TCP/IP using SK-LAN.
• On the AC line voltage input to the PC. (A UPS with surge protection is recommended). • On the AC line voltage input to any transformer or DC Power Supply connected to an SK-ACP or Modem. • On RS-485 data lines connecting an SK-ACP to a PC, Printer or Modem, using a NET-CONV-P converter.
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The DTK-XR is a good choice for protecting an SK-ACP panel from power, data and telephone line surges. If the card readers or keypads attached to the SK-ACP are located outdoors you may also wish to install DTK-CR protectors on each reader circuit.
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The DTK-CR is a multi-line surge suppressor that can protect card readers and keypads from damaging power surges. It can be used between an SK-ACP panel and any wiegand-output reader/keypad. This is especially useful where readers are located on gates and parking control equipment. It may also be used to protect standalone access control units.
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SK-ACP INSTALLATION & OPERATING MANUAL ������ DIAGRAM RESET EXPANSION BUTTON ����� ������ ������ RED LED DATA 0 GREEN LED DATA 1 WIEGAND 14 VDC SIG GND SIG GND 14 VDC DATA 1 GREEN LED DATA 0 RED LED ���� IN 2 ������...
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12V IN and connect the access control unit to 12V OUT. If the access control unit is connected to other units via RS-485 (i.e. 28SA-PLUS or SK-ACP) you may connect the “A” and “B” lines of the RS-485 twisted pair to 6V IN and 6V OUT.
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SK-ACP INSTALLATION & OPERATING MANUAL ������ ������� RESET EXPANSION BUTTON ������ RED LED DATA 0 GREEN LED DATA 1 WIEGAND 14 VDC SIG GND SIG GND 14 VDC DATA 1 GREEN LED DATA 0 RED LED IN 2 RS 232 PORT...
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“This product is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 2 years from the date of purchase.. Secura Key shall, at its option, either replace or repair this product, if returned to us freight prepaid within the warranty period. This warranty does not include freight, taxes, duties, or installation expenses.
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