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Roger Access Control System MCX2-BRD and MCX8-BRD Operating Manual Product version: 2.0 Firmware version: 2.0.24 or newer Document version: Rev. B...
1. D ESIGN AND APPLICATION MCX2-BRD and MCX8-BRD are I/O expanders dedicated to RACS 5 system. Both devices enable to increase the number of inputs and outputs in the system. Such I/Os are used for connection of door locks, door contacts, exit buttons, signalling devices, etc.
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MCX2-BRD and MCX8-BRD Operating Manual 05.10.2020 Fig. 1 MCX supply from MC16 access controller Fig. 2 MCX supply from dedicated power supply unit RS485 bus The communication method with MC16 access controller is provided with RS485 bus which can encompass up to 16 devices of RACS 5 system, each with unique address in range of 100-115.
MCX2-BRD and MCX8-BRD Operating Manual 05.10.2020 LED indicators Expanders are equipped with LED indicators which are used to signal integral functions. Table 2. LED indicators Indicator Symbol Colour Integral functions LED indicates expander power supply. Green LED indicates communication on RS485 bus...
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MCX2-BRD and MCX8-BRD Operating Manual 05.10.2020 3EOL/DW/NO input 3EOL/DW/NC input 3EOL/DW/NO input is operated in such way that C 3EOL/DW/NC input is operated in such way that C contacts closing is interpreted as triggering of the contacts opening is interpreted as triggering of the...
RELx relay output (NC) RELx relay common terminal RELx relay output (NO) * In older versions of the MCX2-BRD expander, terminals A and B may be marked on the board respectively as IO1 and IO2. Fig. 4 MCX8-BRD expander 6/13...
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MCX2-BRD and MCX8-BRD Operating Manual 05.10.2020 Table 5. MCX8-BRD screw terminals Screw terminal Description +12V 12VDC power supply Ground RS485 bus, line A RS485 bus, line B RELx relay output (NC) RELx relay common terminal RELx relay output (NO) IN1..IN8 IN1..IN8 input line...
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MCX2-BRD and MCX8-BRD Operating Manual 05.10.2020 Fig. 5 MCX2-BRD and MCX8-BRD installation 8/13...
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3. O PERATION SCENARIOS MCX2-BRD expander when connected to MC16 access controller can be mainly used to increase the number of inputs and outputs if these which are offered by the controller and its terminals are not enough. MCX8-BRD expander when connected to MC16 access controller can be used for: ...
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The purpose of high level configuration is to define logical functioning of the expander which communicates with the MC16 access controller and it depends on applied scenario of operation. The example of access control system configuration is given in AN006 application notes which is available at www.roger.pl. 10/13...
IRMWARE UPDATE The update requires connection of expander to computer with RUD-1 interface (fig. 7) and starting RogerVDM software. The latest firmware file is available at www.roger.pl. Firmware update procedure: 1. Connect the device to RUD-1 interface (fig. 7) and connect the RUD-1 to computer’s USB port.
I/O expander; 2 supervised inputs; 2 relay outputs 1.5 A/30 V; 13.8 VDC supply input MCX8-BRD I/O expander; 8 supervised inputs; 8 relay outputs 1.5 A/30 V; 13.8 VDC supply input RUD-1 Portable USB-RS485 communication interface dedicated to ROGER access control devices 8. P RODUCT HISTORY Table 9. Product history Version...
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MCX2-BRD and MCX8-BRD Operating Manual 05.10.2020 This symbol placed on a product or packaging indicates that the product should not be disposed of with other wastes as this may have a negative impact on the environment and health. The user is obliged to deliver equipment to the designated collection points of electric and electronic waste.
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