For documentation on How to use the EXgarde Toolkit..30 Testing the installation Installer mode ......................31 Reset (simply link jumper 1 and remove) ..........33 Firmware ........................33 How to upgrade EX series ACU with new Firmware ....... 33 3.4.1 Firmware Update ..................... 35 EXcel4 Controller Page i...
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Compliance Notices Compliance with CE regulations ..............46 Limitations on the intended operating environment....46 FCC Regulations Notice ..................47 ......................47 ....................48 ..........................48 ..........................48 ..............48 ........49 ..................... 49 ......................49 EXcel4 Controller Page ii...
Number begins with 4 e.g. 4-xxx-xxx-xxx Earth connection Power Supply Unit Fused Mains Terminal Block Space For Standby Battery (not supplied) Standby battery connection cables Tamper Switch with Spring Memory Battery Link Cable Screen Braid Earthing Clamps Reset Link EXcel4 Controller Page 2...
EXcel is a four-door access control unit (ACU) that is administered by a computer (PC) running TDSi’s EXgarde software. More than one controller can be administered simultaneously from one or more computers, and TDSi manufacture several controller types besides EXcel that can co-exist in a single system.
390 x 410 x 90 mm Weight 5.7 kg (unpacked) Door/Control Relay Changeover volt-free contact 30 V, 2 A rating Ethernet 10Base-T or 100Base-Tx (Auto-Switching), RJ45, TCP/IP Communications with indication LEDs for 10Base-T connection, T-Base-TX connection, link and activity EXcel4 Controller Page 4...
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When using an EX9520R converter or USB to serial converter configured to 2-wire mode, a maximum cable length of 500m is possible. Use of an MA45 converter or USB to serial converter configured for 4-wire mode will allow distances of up to a maximum of 1200 m to be achieved. EXcel4 Controller Page 6...
The load output features full electronic short circuit protection under mains operation. LED’s are provided to indicate mains present and fault conditions. A single 12 v lead acid battery is required – Yuasa, 12v, 7Ah type, or similar. EXcel4 Controller Page 7...
In particular note that the use of an exit (egress) button may not be legal. Single– action exit may be required. The use of shielded cable, and adherence to correct grounding procedures, is necessary for every connection to the controller. EXcel4 Controller Page 8...
The following two diagrams show correct methods of grounding cable shields, where the peripheral equipment may or may not be connected to ground already. Figure 2 - Peripheral mounted in Non-Metal surface Figure 3 - Peripheral mounted on Metal surface EXcel4 Controller Page 9...
The following section covers the most popular readers currently supplied by TDSi. For any other reader, please refer to the documentation that came with the reader.
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The Reader LED default is set to bi-colour. (This can be reprogrammed to Red Only.) The LED line is held at approximately 5V, and in normal mode will pulse to 0 Volts every 2 seconds (red LED). Upon access granted this will activate to 12 Volts for 5seconds (Green). EXcel4 Controller Page 12...
DC lock strikes must be fitted with suppression components i.e. diode plus capacitor or MOV device (Metal Oxide Varistor). AC lock strikes must be fitted with a suitable specialised suppressor, the TDSi suppressor provided is specialized and supports both AC and DC locks - part number 4262-0095.
Door 1 Lock relay Common pole Door 2 Lock relay n/c Door 2 Lock relay Common pole Door 3 Lock relay n/c Door 3 Lock relay Common pole Door 4 Lock relay n/c Door 4 Lock relay Common pole EXcel4 Controller Page 15...
Lockstrike Relay n/c Relay pole Relay pole Relay n/o pole Coil Cable screen must NOT be connected to controller chassis if lock Power is grounded Supply Suppressor Lock release Figure 9 - DC lock release diagram EXcel4 Controller Page 16...
RS485 is not supplied by the Converter then use dip switches on ONE EXpert only in the RS485 daisy chain to provide termination. Termination can be put on the first ACU in the RS485 line EXcel4 Controller Page 18...
It is important to screen the cable at one end only. There are several possible methods for connecting one or more ACU’s to a computer running TDSi EXgarde software: 2.15.1 Single ACU over RS232 to a PC One ACU to a PC to a maximum of 15 meters RS232 cable.
J 1 -2 J 3-4 J 5-6 J 7-8 J 9-10 J 11-12 J 13-14 LINK Refit the cover when finished. Set the rear external row of 4 dip switches to Full Duplex 4 RS485 wire EXcel4 Controller Page 20...
Connect to the EX series ACU’s as follows: USB Converter terminal Rs485 4 WIRE Continuation of daisy block Ex Series ACU chain to other EX series Connector controllers No Connection No Connection Figure 11 - RS485 communication diagram EXcel4 Controller Page 21...
RS485A TX RS485B TX RS485A RX RS485B RX ACU chassis ACU chassis Protective screen Below is an example of multiple ACU’s of differing TDSi types on an Ethernet and then converted to RS485 4 wire protocol. EXcel4 Controller Page 23...
If you install EXgarde Software this EXgarde toolkit will be installed in the default location of C:/Program Files/TDSi/Extras/EXgarde Toolkit and in this folder is the xsearch folder. Alternatively this EXgarde Toolkit folder can be found on either the EX series Documentation CD (provided with every EX series Controller) or on the EXgarde Pro CD;...
“B” allow you to select the Base or Starting UID number to search from i.e. Type the last 9 digits only e.g. 004-003-655. The search will start from this number. “N” allow you to select the number to search on from the starting number selected with “B”. EXcel4 Controller Page 26...
For a more detailed description on how to use xsearch, refer to the EXgarde Toolkit manual UM0062. Located on your EX series Documentation CD or installed with EXgarde Software on your PC, location C:/Program Files/TDSi/Documentation/. 2.18.2 How to assign an I/P address Copy and paste the xsearch.exe utility tool onto the communications PC...
Installer and Telnet are other methods which may help you. For further help refer to other TDSi I/P documentations such as “How to Correctly Set UP IP Connections of TDSI Product located on your EX series Documentation CD or installed with EXgarde Software on your PC, location C:/Program Files/TDSi/Documentation/.
2.18.5 How to use the EXgarde Toolkit. Refer to the EXgarde Toolkit manual UM0062 l ocated on your EX series Documentation CD or installed with EXgarde Software on your PC, location C:/Program Files/TDSi/Documentation/. EXcel4 Controller Page 30...
9. Present the card again – relays 1 and 2 should be energised for 5 seconds. (At this stage, the EXpert has not been told whether it is a one-door or two-door installation). Note that until the first card is programmed using EXgarde, ANY card of the correct technology will trigger both relays. EXcel4 Controller Page 31...
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You can test all the readers, reader ports, relays and locks (if fitted) are working. To come out of installer mode, just validate your first card using the software or EXkeypad or perform a RESET EXcel4 Controller Page 32...
2. Place Jumper on Reset J1 3. Power Up (this will be confirmed by beeping) 4. Press and continue to hold the tamper switch on. 5. Remove jumper & replace again within 15 seconds. 6. Release tamper switch 7. Power down EXcel4 Controller Page 33...
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The unit is now ready to have new firmware loaded. This can be confirmed using the EXkeypad on an EXpert which displays “LOADER Vx-xx” or one of the EXgarde toolkit utilities on an EXcel which will display either “Loader” or the short form “ldr”. EXcel4 Controller Page 34...
NOTE. If you are using IP it is recommended to be connected from your computer to the ACU with a crossover cable. Although the procedure can be done over a network, extreme caution on downloading the file to the correct ACU and guaranteeing a continuous seamless network connection is necessary EXcel4 Controller Page 35...
Lack of suppression across peripheral equipment containing a coil, may induce back EMF (spikes) which could potentially affect the PCB and thus erase programming in the RAM. Such effects can cause permanent damage to the circuit. Page 36 EXcel4 Controller 06.28.06.19...
Door Lock 1 has a built in Local door alarm (buzzer), which if the contact is left open for more than 15 seconds will “sound” out. To stop the buzzer change the door sensor type (close to open); fit a link, or simply close the door. EXcel4 Controller Page 37...
Reader Gone, or Reader Back: This implies the reader was disconnected, or reconnected, either on the power supply lines, or on the data signal lines. Check the wiring, reader EXcel4 Controller Page 38...
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&/or check the connections at the ACU or any additional connector blocks or cable extension joints along the wiring EXcel4 Controller Page 39...
Location Reader 1 Card type can be of type: Access result can be of type: K= Pin Only A= Access granted M= MICROcard (i.e. TDSi-technology B= ID not in memory card) C= ID not valid for door W= Wiegand D= ID expired...
TDSi ACUs are designed to respond only to open and closed states from a lock. When a monitored contact is connected to the Door Sense contact in a TDSi ACU, then the door is seen to open as soon as the maglock is powered down and so the lock power is immediately restored before anyone has had time to enter.
The Version 2 hardware has a UID SQUARE processor chip + a WSI processor SQUARE chip next to it. 4.2 Final configuration Final configuration involves using EXgarde to program the required features into EXcel Please refer to the help system in EXgarde for further guidance. EXcel4 Controller Page 42...
EXcel 4 No connection 5.1.3 Connecting one EXcel to another (the same pin connections apply for all EX series) EXcel EXcel 5.1.4 RS232 to EXcel PC 9-way PC 25-way EXcel 4 terminal Function Receive Transmit Ground EXcel4 Controller Page 43...
Input 6 (2 or 3-door configuration) Door 4 Lock relay n/c Door 4 Lock relay Common pole Relay 4 (1, 2 or 3-door configuration) Door 4 Lock relay n/o Door 4 Door Sense Input 7 (2 or 3-door configuration) EXcel4 Controller Page 44...
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0V (for Door Sense and Egress) Door 4 Egress Input 8 (2 or 3-door configuration) EXcel4 Controller Page 45...
TDSi exercise due diligence to ensure that its equipment is suitable for use in the stated applications, but ultimate responsibility for the compliance of a complete system must rest with the prime contractor at a site where local conditions may require additional EMC precautions to be taken.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicable aux appareils numériques de la Classe B prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicte par le Ministère des Communications du Canada. EXcel4 Controller Page 47...
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7 Safety Notices 7.1 Product description These notes apply to TDSi EXcel Access Control Units with an internal ACU PSU mains power supply fitted. The mains supply must be connected to the equipment by a permanently connected wiring installation as described below.
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7.5 Connecting signal wiring to associated equipment. The TDSi EXcel Access Control Units with an internal AC PSU mains power supply fitted must be connected to other equipment forming part of an overall control system using signal wiring connections made with screened cable with the screen securely...
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IN/OUT Reader 1 RS485 Chips Door 1 Processor and UID Reset Jumper Reader 2 Reader 3 Flash EPROM Memory Battery Door 2 Memory Battery Jumper Reader 4 Buzzer Tamper Switch (without spring) Door 3 Door 4 EXcel4 Controller Page 50...
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