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REV.00 ENGLISH 1. INTRODUCTION The CUBE R. NW is a vandal resistant keypad access control unit suitable for external applications. The unit accepts up to 500 users and provides entry via the use of PIN codes. Model CUBE R. NW is provided with LED backlight.
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Wire the controller according to the wiring instructions on the following page. Screw the CUBE R. NW back cover to its mounting location. Return the front cover of the CUBE R. NW to the mounted back plate. Secure the front cover by using the supplied security screw in the Installation Kit.
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CUBE READER NW REV.00 ENGLISH Terminal block Description (CUBE R. Power supply (12-24V) Ground BUTTON 1/BL BUTTON/BL Main relay : COM N.C. N.O. BUTTON2 IN/Monitor Aux. Relay : COM N.C. N.O. Trim and cover all conductors that are not used. Two typical wiring diagrams are shown on the next pages.
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CUBE READER NW REV.00 ENGLISH Wiring the Lock to the Relay BUTTON1/BL NO(1) COM(1) POWER SUPPLY ELECTRIC 12V – 24V AC/DC LOCK FAIL SAFE Optional Varistor...
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CUBE READER NW REV.00 ENGLISH Wiring the Auxiliary Input and Output BUTTON 2 NO(2) NC(2) COM(2) COMMON POWER SUPPLY 12V – 24V AC/DC Auxiliary Relay N.C. N.O. Optional Varistor...
A Secure User must have a Primary and Secondary Code programmed, the two codes must not be the same. The Secure User can gain access when the CUBE R. NW is in any of its three Modes of Operation. In Normal Mode the Secure User must use their Primary Code to gain entry.
CUBE READER NW REV.00 ENGLISH 5. Modes of Operation The CUBE R. NW has 3 Modes of Operation: Normal Mode Normal Mode is the default mode and the Mode LED is green. In Normal Mode the door is locked until a Primary Code is presented to the controller. Special codes such as "Open Code"...
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Insert the code. Mode LED will flash green. Press the "#" key to confirm the Mode change: the LED will turn green. The CUBE R. NW GREEN Auxiliary Input can also be used to switch the Mode of Operation from Normal to Secure and vice GREEN versa.
Mode change. Mode LED will turn GREEN green. GREEN 6. Auxiliary Input and Output The CUBE R. NW auxiliary input and output can be configured in different combinations, for optimum usability in different applications. (see par.15). 7. Request to Exit Button Exit-button...
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Programming Menu System (see par.8.1). Some codes and settings are pre-programmed with Default Factory Settings. The table below shows the names of all the CUBE R. NW Menus, default factory codes and settings. The keypad accepts as default a 4-digit sequence and in the same manner, the access code for programming functions is of 4 digits (default 1234).
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CUBE READER NW ENGLISH Default After modifying the code length Menu Description du menu Par. 4 digits 5 digits 6 digits 8 digits 2580 25802 258025 25802580 Change Open Code (relay 1) 0852 08520 085208 08520852 Change Auxiliary Code (relay 2) 1234 12341 123412...
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QUBE R. NW has returned to Normal Mode. NOTE Wrong entries may reset the controller back to Normal Mode. While in Programming Mode if no key is pressed for 1 minute the CUBE R. NW will exit programming mode and return to Normal Mode.
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CUBE READER NW REV.00 ENGLISH 9. Changing the backlight and LED behavior Enter Programming Mode Press "6" to enter Menu 6, the Mode LED will flash green. Construct enter code using the following instructions: first digit indicating backlight option, second digit is the option number for the backlight mode that you wish to select (see the following table).
Press "1" to enter Menu 1. The Mode LED will turn red. GREEN Insert the new “Opening Code”. The CUBE R. NW returns to Normal Mode: the Door LED will turn off and the Mode LED will turn green. GREEN NOTE Open Code does not function in Secure Mode.
Press "3" to enter Menu 3: the Mode GREEN LED will turn green. Insert the new “Programming Code”. GREEN GREEN The CUBE R. NW returns to Normal Mode: the Door LED will turn off and the Mode LED will turn green. GREEN...
Insert a 4 digit code with 0 as the last digit for the selection of the by-pass mode. To cancel the access code to the by-pass mode, insert 0000. The CUBE R. NW returns to Normal Mode: the Door LED will turn off and the Mode LED will turn green.
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CUBE READER NW REV.00 ENGLISH 15. Defining Auxiliary Inputs/Outputs Enter Programming Mode. GREEN Press "6" to enter Menu 6: the Mode LED will GREEN flash green. GREEN Construct 4-digit code using instructions below Time Settings The system returns to Normal Mode: The Door LED will turn off and the Mode LED will turn green.
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CUBE READER NW ENGLISH Auxiliary Auxiliary Ouput Aux. Time Settings Auxiliary Input Mode Activated On Relay (All times and delay are in seconds) 01 to 99 Aux. Relay Release Time Valid Code or BUTTON-2 N.O. BUTTON-2 Aux. Relay Toggles 01 to 99 Aux. Relay Release Time Normal / Secure Valid Code N.O.
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CUBE READER NW REV.00 ENGLISH 16. Setting Fail Safe/Secure Operation and Lock Strike Release Time Enter Programming Mode Press "6" to enter Menu 6: GREEN the Mode Led will flash green Construct the 4-digit code using the instructions below GREEN GREEN First Digit: 0 for Fail Secure, 1 for Fail Safe Second Digit: 0.
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CUBE READER NW REV.00 ENGLISH Secondary Codes do not have to be unique, i.e. multiple users can all hold the same Secondary Code. Secondary Codes cannot be the same as any system codes, such as the Normal / Secure Code or Open Code. Users who hold Secondary Codes can gain entry in any ...
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CUBE READER NW REV.00 ENGLISH If the selected slot has no Primary Code, the Mode will flash green, GREEN GREEN indicating that the controller is ready to accept a Primary Code. If the selected slot already has a Primary Code but no Secondary Code, the Mode GREEN LED will flash red, indicating...
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CUBE READER NW REV.00 ENGLISH 17.2 Enrolling Secondary Codes using the Code Search Method Enter Programming Mode Press "7" to enter Menu 7: the GREEN Door LED will turn Orange Enter 3-digit User Slot number 000, the Door LED will ORANGE flash Orange: the controller is now waiting for the Primary Code...
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Enter your Programming Code to confirm the deletion: If the Programming Code is valid, you will hear three beeps and the CUBE R. NW will return to Normal Mode (If the Programming Code is invalid, you will hear a long beep and the CUBE R.
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If the assignment code is valid the Mode LED will stop flashing and the CUBE R. NW is now waiting for another slot number. Press the "#" key to go to the next slot, press the "#" key twice to...
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6 C to 9 C. When GREEN GREEN the heater is enabled the CUBE R. NW lowest operating temperature is -20 C, otherwise is 0°C; When the built-in keypad heater is active it will require additional power.
“0” to DISABLE the heater “1” to ENABLE the heater 21. Replacing a lost Programming Code NOTE: The CUBE R. NW must be in Normal Mode otherwise this will not work. Make sure that the Mode LED is green before proceeding...
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CUBE READER NW REV.00 ENGLISH You now have 15 seconds to use the default Normal/Secure Code 3838 in order to return to normal mode, where you may enter programming mode and enter a new Normal/ Secure Code 23. Return to Factory Default Settings and selection of code length Warning: You must be very careful before using this command! Doing so...
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