ironLogic Matrix II Wi-Fi User Manual

Matrix II Wi-Fi
Network controller with built-in EM-Marine reader
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.
Matrix II Wi-Fi network controller with built-in EM-Marine reader is a next generation model in
Matrix-II product family. Initial model of EM-Marine proximity cards reader was Matrix-II. It was
followed by successor model Matrix-II K reader, combined with stand-alone controller, and later by its
network version Matrix-II Net, operating under RS-485 protocol. Further development of network
device is Matrix II Wi-Fi, which represents the reader combined with a Wi-Fi network controller, and
which is used in Access Control Systems (ACS) to operate a single access point. Integrated reader of
this device is able to read EM-Marine proximity cards, but the device itself supports operating Mifare
cards too if connected to an external reader.
Please refer to some operating facts about Matrix II Wi-Fi.
1. The term "Reader" is not an exact description of this device, as Matrix II Wi-Fi actually comprises
two individual devices in one housing, EM-Marine proximity cards reader and a network controller.
Therefore, it will be hereinafter referred to as "device".
2. Two additional external readers can be connected to Matrix II Wi-Fi device, iButton protocol and
Wiegand protocol are supported. Important: both additional external readers must be working under
the same protocol. Hence, up to 3 readers (including one integrated iButton reader) can be
connected to one controller. Controller will automatically recognize protocol of the external readers.
DS1990A contactors may be installed instead of external readers.
3. ACS actions depend on the presence of the card ID in the controller's memory and on its status, as
assigned to the card upon recording. "Card ID" is often called a "key", therefore terms "card" and "key"
will be considered as equivalent hereinafter (e.g. "touch with a card" or "touch with a key" mean the
same). The full list of cards (keys), along with their statuses, is called "ACS database".
4. Matrix II Wi-Fi device's "programming" hereinafter applies to the device's controller part only: e.g.
initial card ID recording into controller's memory with its status assignment, deleting existing card ID
from ACS database, etc. The reader part of the device, whether integrated or external, executes only
procedures of reading the swiped card's ID and transmitting the acquired ID to the controller part.
To work with Matrix II Wi-Fi device, each new proximity card must be assigned a "status" (defined
5.
owner access rights). The status of the card is assigned upon its first swipe against the reader in
programming mode. To change the card's status, such card's ID should first be removed from
controller's memory, and then recorded again with different status.
There are several options of the card's status:
Master-card – is used for programming of Matrix II Wi-Fi device and is not intended for access;
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Standard card (Access card) – is intended for passing through an access point (unless such access
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point is in "Block" mode);
Blocking card – is intended for passing through an access point, including the one in "Block" mode,
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and for switching "Block mode" on/off at an access point. This card has a higher-level status than a
Standard card. Blocking card opens the lock when it's removed from the reader.
6.In Standard access mode, Matrix II Wi-Fi device grants access for both Standard and Blocking
cards (keys).
In "Block" access mode, the device grants access for Blocking cards only, while Standard cards are
denied. For example, if common workers are given Standard cards and security staff are given
Blocking cards, you can grant access to all employees with Standard mode during working hours, but
restrict access to security staff only with Block mode at night.
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