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VTAP100-PACW v4a Installation Guide Revised May 2022 v1.1...
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No part of this Installation Guide may be published or reproduced without the written permission of Dot Origin Ltd except for personal use. This Installation Guide relates to correct use of the VTAP100-PACW only. No liability can be accepted under any circumstances relating to the operation of the user’s own PC, network or infrastructure.
2.5 Wiegand wiring (for model VTAP100-PACW only) 3 Choose a location for your VTAP100 4 Design a custom label for the wallbox 5 Mount a VTAP100 wallbox 6 Hardware lock to disable USB mass storage device 7 Disposal VTAP100-PACW V4A INSTALLATION GUIDE PAGE I...
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Using other cables or operating the product without its wallbox will invalidate EMC emissions and immunity certifications. The VTAP100 is rated at 5V DC (typ. 110mA, max 150mA) for power over USB. When powered over Wiegand it is rated at 8V-16V DC @ 30 to 100mA. VTAP100-PACW V4A INSTALLATION GUIDE PAGE II...
Consult the VTAP100 Basic Configuration Guide for more about custom configuration and maintenance features, including how to update the firmware on your VTAP100 unit, when a new release is available. If you need help beyond what is contained in this guide please contact support@dotorigin.com. VTAP100-PACW V4A INSTALLATION GUIDE PAGE 1...
PC. Consult the VTAP100 Basic Configuration Guide for more detail. By default the VTAP100 is fully upgradable in the field. However, the VTAP100 can be locked in software or hardware, before deploying the unit, so that operation is no longer easily changed. VTAP100-PACW V4A INSTALLATION GUIDE PAGE 2...
These steps demonstrate that the hardware can detect and interact with an OriginPass mobile NFC pass, which is ready to work with the default configuration of your VTAP100. 1. Obtain an OriginPass from Dot Origin by visiting https://originpass.com/VTAP/ and add it to your Google Pay or Apple Wallet.
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Note: When you reboot the VTAP100 your key will have been stored in hardware, and will no longer be listed as a file on the device. You can confirm key file(s) have been loaded when you Check status in BOOT.TXT VTAP100-PACW V4A INSTALLATION GUIDE PAGE 4...
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3. Save the amended config.txt file and these changes will take effect immediately. (A small number of changes to the config.txt file require a reboot to take effect, for instance to the status of the virtual COM port, but these are highlighted in later sections). VTAP100-PACW V4A INSTALLATION GUIDE PAGE 5...
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In this case, Google Pay Smart Tap data will be received and sent on by the VTAP100, only if the pass does not require authentication by the terminal. VTAP100-PACW V4A INSTALLATION GUIDE PAGE 6...
'Boot time' - The time at boot, which defaults to 1970/00/00 00:00:00 if power is removed to reboot. If the configuration has been locked the BOOT.TXT file will end with the words LOCKED S/W or LOCKED H/W. VTAP100-PACW V4A INSTALLATION GUIDE PAGE 7...
(01 for Apple VAS, or 02 for Google ST) in the Wiegand output, to make it possible to distinguish between cards/tags and mobile wallet passes. Overrides PassWiegandBits and results in Wiegand bit length of 64 bits. The default =0 turns this feature off. VTAP100-PACW V4A INSTALLATION GUIDE PAGE 8...
Note: Screened cable should always be used to connect VTAP100 readers to door controllers, to avoid interference from other equipment. The cable screen must be connected electrically to GND at both the VTAP100 reader and controller ends of the cable, using the bare wire 'drain' conductor. VTAP100-PACW V4A INSTALLATION GUIDE PAGE 9...
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You may need to break the label, which covers the large hole in the back, for access to the Wiegand connector. Then pass the cable through that hole in the back of the case. VTAP100-PACW V4A INSTALLATION GUIDE PAGE 10...
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(This avoids the risk of damage to the USB interface on the PC, if the PC is not powered.) Follow this figure and table to make the right connections in your access controller: VTAP100-PACW V4A INSTALLATION GUIDE PAGE 11...
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Figure 2-5 Connection between VTAP100-PACW and EH400 access controller (for example) EH400 Controller Signal Wire VTAP100 Signal Name colour Name (for example) (typical) (v4a hardware) Beep Yellow BEEP RED LED Brown GRN LED Orange White Green Black PWR+ VTAP100-PACW V4A INSTALLATION GUIDE PAGE 12...
The compact wallbox for a VTAP100 is 97mm x 49mm and 40mm deep. Figure 3-2 VTAP100 -CC compact wallbox The VTAP100 must be stored and operated under the following conditions: Ambient temperature -25 to +70°C (-13 to 158°F) Humidity 0 to 95% RH non-condensing Pressure 86-106kPa VTAP100-PACW V4A INSTALLATION GUIDE PAGE 13...
Figure 4-1 Dimensions of label recess in -SQ square wallbox The size of the label recess on a compact case (-CC) is 41mm x 57mm with 2mm radius rounded corners as shown below. Figure 4-2 Dimensions of label recess in -CC compact case VTAP100-PACW V4A INSTALLATION GUIDE PAGE 14...
Figure 5-2 Mounting holes in the -CC compact case base plate We recommend that you complete and test your configuration before the VTAP100-PACW is mounted. Detailed help is in the VTAP100 Basic Configuration Guide. VTAP100-PACW V4A INSTALLATION GUIDE PAGE 15...
If you have a square (SQ) case you will need to open the case to access the Wiegand connector. Press with a screwdriver in the slot at the base of the back to release the catch and open the case. Figure 6-1 Where to press, to open the square case VTAP100-PACW V4A INSTALLATION GUIDE PAGE 16...
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When you start the VTAP100, the presence of this jumper means the connected PC will not detect a USB mass storage device. The VTAP100 will only be detected by the PC as a keyboard (or keyboard and virtual COM port). VTAP100-PACW V4A INSTALLATION GUIDE PAGE 17...
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At any time you can remove the jumper across LOCK. When you restart the VTAP100, it will be detected as a USB mass storage device and you will be able to make firmware or configuration changes again. VTAP100-PACW V4A INSTALLATION GUIDE PAGE 18...
WEEE Regulations within the EU. VTAP100 (PCB and cables) should not be disposed of in general waste. If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment (EEE), please contact your supplier for further information. VTAP100-PACW V4A INSTALLATION GUIDE PAGE 19...
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