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Table of Figures Figure 1 - SOLOgarde Control Unit....................................7 Figure 2 - SOLOgarde Control Unit (Terminal Label Removed) .......................... 7 Figure 3 – General Wiring Arrangement for SOLOgarde............................10 Figure 4 – Wiring the Power Supply Unit .................................. 11 Figure 5 –...
Thank you for purchasing SOLOgarde, a stand alone door access control system. SOLOgarde comes with some innovative features that greatly simplify both the installation and use of the product. Provided that it is installed correctly, SOLOgarde will provide many years of trouble-free operation. To ensure this, please read and understand this manual fully.
Preparing the Controller for Installation The controller is supplied ready for installation. Remove all packaging and check the contents of the kit as follows: SOLOgarde Control PCB (1 off) Lock Suppression Diode (1 off) Foam Spacer (for electrical surface box mounting) (2 off)
Install the SOLOgarde controller as follows: Choose a suitable mounting position for the controller. This should be on the secure side of the door. If the SOLOgarde controller is to be mounted in the Electrical Surface box or Wall Mounting Box with USB Connector, fit this to the wall.
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Reader SOLOgarde Controller Second Reader (Optional) Figure 3 3 3 3 – – – – General Wiring Arrangement for SOLO Figure General Wiring Arrangement for SOLOgarde garde Figure Figure General Wiring Arrangement for SOLO General Wiring Arrangement for SOLO garde...
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Reader (Read Reader (Read- - - - In) Reader (Read Reader (Read Wire the thicker of the two SOLOgarde reader cables OR OR the 8 way cable of the EXprox reader to the SOLOgarde controller terminal block marked Reader 1 Reader 1 as shown opposite.
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Second Reader (Read Second Reader (Read- - - - Out) Out) Out) Out) Wire the thicker of the two SOLOgarde Reader cables OR OR the 8 way cable of the EXprox reader to the SOLOgarde controller terminal block marked Reader 2...
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The Alarm output is capable of driving an external alarm device up to 1A. Connect the unit between the Alarm + and Alarm – terminals. Fit the link J J J J P2 to supply the external device with power from the SOLOgarde PCB. Figure Figure Figure Figure 10 10 –...
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Wiring a Clock to the Timer Input Figure Figure Wiring a Clock to the Timer Input Wiring a Clock to the Timer Input Once all of the connections have been made, it commission and test SOLOgarde as described in section 2.3 of this manual.
Prior to using the SOLOgarde system, it is necessary to test and commission it. Ensure that the jumper links are fitted as required. Apply power to the SOLOgarde controller. Check that the green Activity light is flashing. It should indicate a double flash every two seconds showing that the controller is running.
Fit the blank cover plate to the box and screw into position using the screws supplied with the cover. SOLOgarde is now ready for use. Refer to the rest of this manual on the programming and operation of the system.
Cards can be added to the SOLOgarde controller in one of two ways. Either the cards can be added by presenting the Master Card supplied with the Card Pack to the SOLOgarde reader or using the hand-held programmer.
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3.1.3 3.1.3 Adding Cards using the Hand- - - - Held Adding Cards using the Hand Held Programmer Programmer (Mifare or EXprox (Mifare or EXprox Cards Cards) ) ) ) 3.1.3 3.1.3 Adding Cards using the Hand Adding Cards using the Hand Held Held Programmer...
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The next option is the Time Group Time Group in which the user(s) are to be members of. Time Group Time Group Press the * * * * key to view and change the options for the Time Group. TZ1 (the default setting). Members of the Time Zone 1 group are valid when Time Grp the Time Time input is off (i.e.
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3.1.3.2 3.1.3.2 Adding a Block of Adding a Block of Cards Cards (Mifare (Mifare Cards Cards only) only) 3.1.3.2 3.1.3.2 Adding a Block of Adding a Block of Cards Cards (Mifare (Mifare Cards Cards only) only) Turn the hand-held programmer on and connect it to the bottom of the reader and log-in to the controller by entering the 4-digit password followed by the * * * * button.
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The next option is the Time Group Time Group in which the user(s) are to be members of. Time Group Time Group Press the * * * * key to view and change the options for the Time Group. TZ1. Members of the Time Zone 1 group are valid when the Time Time Time input is off Time...
Editing Cards Editing Cards Editing Cards Editing Cards The properties of existing cards in the system can be changed using the SOLOgarde hand-held programmer. 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1 Editing a Single Card Editing a Single Card Editing a Single Card...
The next option is the Time Group Time Group in which the user(s) are to be members of. Time Group Time Group Press the * * * * key to view and change the options for the Time Group. TZ1 (the default setting). Members of the Time Zone 1 group are valid when Time Grp the Time Time input is off (i.e.
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Press the * * * * key when 00485020 completed. Invalid If the card numbers entered are not in the memory of the SOLOgarde Invalid Invalid Invalid Invalid is displayed.
OK OK is displayed. certain versions only. Deleting Cards Deleting Cards Deleting Cards Deleting Cards Cards are deleted using the SOLOgarde hand-held programmer. 3.3.1 3.3.1 Deleting a Single Card Deleting a Single Card 3.3.1 3.3.1...
SOLOgarde features a solid-state (transistor) alarm output to which an external alarm sounder can be connected. The output can either be taken to 0 V (leave jumper JP2 on the SOLOgarde controller board out) or driven to +12 V when jumper JP2 has been fitted.
1 1 1 1 3.4.4 3.4.4 Duress Alarm Duress Alarm Should a duress code be entered at the keypad, the SOLOgarde alarm will be activated. This will continue until the alarm is reset using the hand-held programmer. certain versions only 3.4.5 3.4.5 3.4.5...
Held Programmer Operational Overview Held Programmer Operational Overview The SOLOgarde hand-held programmer is menu driven requiring input through use of the navigation keys ( , , , ) and numeric keypad (0 0 0 0 -9 9 9 9 , * * * * and # # # # ). The LCD provides a means of communication through visual prompts and viewing of the entered data.
The default password is “1234”. Once the password has been entered, press the * * * * key. The Hand Held Programmer is now logged in to the SOLOgarde controller. If there is no activity on the Hand–Held Programmer for a period of 5 minutes, it will automatically switch off to conserve battery life.
Note: do not pull on the lead ot herwise it may become damaged. herwise it may become damaged. Should the programmer be disconnected from the SOLOgarde reader before it has been switched off, the programmer will automatically log out of the controller and the Connect Connect Connect Connect screen will be displayed.
Door Relay Hold Time The SOLOgarde controller features a relay that can be used to control a door lock or signal to other equipment (such as an intruder panel). The default hold time of the lock 5 seconds, however it is adjustable from 1 to 60 seconds.
Master Card has been lost or simply to clear the controller and put everything back to factory default. There are two ways of resetting the controller – either using the hardware link on the SOLOgarde controller itself or by using the hand-held programmer.
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Remove power from the SOLOgarde controller Move the jumper so that it is on both pins of Reset Link JP4 Apply power to the SOLOgarde controller The controller will emit a series of bleeps from the sounder to indicate that it has been reset...
Engineering and Installation Tools Engineering and Installation Tools Engineering and Installation Tools Engineering and Installation Tools SOLOgarde features a number of tools that can greatly assist in fault finding the system. All of these can be accessed from the Sys Sys Info Info...
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Error Code Description Description There is an issue with the read-write functionality of the flash memory. The input voltage for the SOLOgarde controller was found to be out-of-range Err Code The on-board regulated supply voltage was found to be out-of-range...
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Appendix 1 Appendix 1 – – – – SOLOgarde Hand SOLOgarde Hand- - - - Held Programmer Menu Structure Held Programmer Menu Structure Appendix 1 Appendix 1 SOLOgarde Hand SOLOgarde Hand Held Programmer Menu Structure Held Programmer Menu Structure Log-In...
Appendix 2 Appendix 2 Appendix 2 – – – – Fault Finding Fault Finding Fault Finding Fault Finding Before contacting TDSi Technical Support, please check the fault-finding guide below to help resolve common problems. Should the Problem Problem Problem Problem...
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