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proxSafe Terminal C4 User Manual v250909 # 896106...
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GmbH. deister electronic GmbH reserves the right to make changes to any and all parts of this documentation without obligation to notify any person or entity of such changes.
proxSafe Terminal C4 Contents 1. Technical Data............5 2. General User Information..........6 2.1 Function......................6 2.2 Basic Structure....................6 2.3 System Information....................7 3. Operation – Working with the proxSafe Terminal..8 3.1 Display in standard working mode................8 3.2 Presenting a keyTag....................8 3.3 Levels of Authorization..................8 3.3.1 Authorization as Administrator..............9 3.3.2 Authorization as User.................9 3.4 Identification.....................10...
proxSafe Terminal C4 1. Technical Data Dimensions (mm): 125 x 225 x 45 Housing Material: Keypad: 17 keys, colored and illuminated for easy handling Display: 4 x 20 characters (Latin, Katakama), backlit Signalling: acoustically via beeper Languages: different language versions available (in sets of two languages each) Integrated Reader: 125 kHz, for proxSafe keyTags and proxSafe proximity cards...
proxSafe Terminal C4 2. General User Information Function The proxSafe Terminal C4 works as connecting link between the user and the proxSafe system and communicates with the proxSafe Commander Software. The administration of the master data of the keyTags and the users with names and according access authorization takes place in the internal data base as well as the recording of defined time profiles.
proxSafe Terminal C4 System Information Information about the serial number, the hard-/software version and the addressing of the Terminal as well as of the connected devices and the reader is directly available at the Terminal, after the green button has been pressed on the keypad, starting from the first display (see 3.1 “Display in standard working mode”).
While the proxSafe Terminal is in standard working mode and no user is currently registered the display shown looks as follows: 1 The first line contains the name of the Terminal. deister electronic The second line tells the user that the Present Card/keyTag Terminal is ready for reading a card or Tu 06.05.06...
proxSafe Terminal C4 3.3.1 Authorization as Administrator The authorization as administrator does not only allow to take out keyTags and to return them again but to carry out organizational editing concerning the assignment of keyTags and users or changes in the settings of the Terminal system as well. The administrator card should therefore be stored in a safe place to prevent unauthorized access or loss of card.
proxSafe Terminal C4 Identification The user can either log in at the Terminal with an ident card assigned to him, with an assigned PIN or a combination of both. These settings as well as the determination of the PIN (max. 8 digits) are carried out within the Commander Software. After synchronizing the Commander Software with the data in the Terminal the determined identification requests are available at the Terminal.
proxSafe Terminal C4 3.4.2 Identification by PIN Identification is also possible by entering a PIN (maximum 8 digits). The PIN has to be created and assigned to the according user within the Commander Software before. Then the single numbers can be entered directly into the keypad of the Terminal: 1 Enter the assigned PIN (max.
proxSafe Terminal C4 Menu structure of the proxSafe Terminal The operation by help of the display guidance of the Terminal is based on a structure which allows most simple handling. Two different menus have to be distinguished: 3.5.1 User Menu The user menu allows the user to have access to the assigned keyTags and to return issued keyTags.
proxSafe Terminal C4 4. Take out keyTags Terminal Identification Taking keyTags is only possible with prior identification. This identification at the Terminal can either be carried out by presenting the ident card in front of the reader, by entering the PIN or by a combination of both and gives the user access to the Terminal.
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proxSafe Terminal C4 6 On the display information is given about the name of the user, a note John Smith that the keyTag can be taken out, the Please remove key name of the keyTag and the slot Depot 0003 C:Cancel number of the corresponding F:Menu...
proxSafe Terminal C4 Take out keyTag Groups Not only single keyTags can be taken out but also complete keyTag groups can be released. In order to do so proceed at first as described in 4.1 “Terminal Identification” (until consecutive number 2) and then follow the instructions below: 1 From the list of single keyTags you can reach the list of keyTag Groups by 0001...
proxSafe Terminal C4 5. Return keyTags Returning keyTags with attached keys can be managed either with or without identification. If returning was done without prior verification at the Terminal, it is not possible to retrace at a later date which user returned the keyTag. Consequently the reports do not contain any precise data concerning the returning of keyTags.
proxSafe Terminal C4 5.1.2 Person-related returning of keyTags without keyTag presentation 1. After presenting an ident card or entering a PIN the selection menu John Smith opens as seen on the left side. Select Take keyTags “Return keyTags” by using the arrow Return keyTags ...
proxSafe Terminal C4 Return keyTags without Identification In this case the returning of keyTags is managed without person-related identification by ident card or PIN. This way the keyTag only has to be presented in front of the reader. After successful identification of the keyTag (i.e. if the presented keyTag is actually assigned to one of the proxCylinders of this particular Terminal) the roller shutter automatically rolls up and the proxCylinder assigned to this keyTag is being illuminated by a red light.
It also helps to retrace, which user had taken or returned which keyTag when. For looking up the history proceed as follows: 1 Starting from the standard display and using the arrow keys on the keypad deister electronic will lead directly into the history Present Card/keyTag routine.
proxSafe Terminal C4 7. Functional Menu Various functions can be carried out at the Terminal, such as the assignment of keyTags or assignment of users, the settings (configuration) of the Terminal, the device manager or the complete release of all keyTags or all wrongly returned keyTags. All these settings and changes are only possible with according authorization as administrator either by presenting an administrator card or by entering an administrator PIN.
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proxSafe Terminal C4 1 Select the menu item “Assign keyTag” by moving the arrow keys and confirm Assign keyTag with the green button. 2 Assign User Card 2 Select the position of the proxCylinder 3 Configuration you want to assign a keyTag to by ...
proxSafe Terminal C4 Important: Only those keyTags can be assigned, that are not currently assigned to other proxCylinders. In order to change an assignment of a keyTag to a proxCylinder the existing assignment has to be deleted before . Only after this deletion a new assignment is possible as described above.
proxSafe Terminal C4 Assignment of User Cards The assignment of user cards to new users in the submenu “2 Assign User Card” of the functional menu can only be carried out after the new user has been established within the Commander Software.
proxSafe Terminal C4 1 Select the user you want to assign a new user card to by moving the arrow User Assignment 0005 keys. John Smith 2 The display shows the selected user ---------- :Scroll :Assign with name and consecutive number. In the third line of the display there must be no entry.
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proxSafe Terminal C4 1 Select the particular user you want to delete the card assignment for by User Assignment 0005 moving the arrow keys. John Smith 2 In the third line of the display the Card o.k. :Scroll :Delete “Card o.k.”...
“1 Language”. The Terminal can be configured with a set of two different languages each. The standard configuration provides the languages English and German but deister electronic provides a large variety of sets of different languages as well. For further information concerning language options please consult your local sales and service partner.
proxSafe Terminal C4 7.3.2 LCD Contrast Depending on the lighting conditions in the actual environment the contrast of the LCD display may has to be adjusted. Moving the arrow keys and confirming your choice by pressing the green button or directly entering the prefixed number leads you to the submenu “2 LCD Contrast”.
proxSafe Terminal C4 7.3.4 Settings (Auto Return/Beeper/Power Saving) Moving the arrow keys and confirming your choice by pressing the green button or directly entering the prefixed number leads you to the submenu ”4 Settings”. Auto Return In this submenu you have the possibility to determine the way of returning keyTags at the Terminal itself.
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proxSafe Terminal C4 Power Saving The proxSafe system contains an accumulator which automatically provides an emergency current supply in case of power failure for the period of outage in order to ensure the operation of the system. Different adjustments can help to minimize the load of the accumulator and thus to achieve a longer period of time for power supply by the accumulator in case of a power failure.
proxSafe Terminal C4 7.3.5 Bus Address Adding new Terminals often requires a change of the Terminal bus address of the RS485 interface because the addresses of the newly added Terminals might be identical. Organizing the bus addresses can also be carried out directly at the Terminal. Select the new address by moving the arrow keys and confirm with “Apply”...
proxSafe Terminal C4 Device Manager For managing connected devices there are further options within the submenu “4 Device Manager” of the functional menu. In this menu information can be obtained about the administered devices and their statuses. After successful identification as administrator you reach the functional menu by pressing the “F”-button.
“Alarm exists!”. This message is shown alternately with the time and date line: deister electronic deister electronic Present Card/keyTag...
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proxSafe Terminal C4 4 Pressing the green button for “View” will show more details such as the specific Alarm 3 Cabinet 01 date and time at which the alarm was Unknown User caused. If the specific alarm can be We 24.07.06 09:15:10 traced back to a certain keyTag, the F:Clear...
proxSafe Terminal C4 7.4.3 Readdress Cabinets By adding new devices from the proxSafe family, such as maxx Cabinets or flexx housings to one Terminal it often becomes necessary to readdress the new devices because the bus addresses of the newly added devices may possibly be identical to those of the devices already set up at the Terminal.
proxSafe Terminal C4 7.5.2 Release wrong keyTags 1 Select “Wrong keyTags” by using the arrow keys and confirming with the green button or by entering the 1 All keyTags prefixed number (here:2). Wrong keyTags 2 Press the red “C”-button in order to cancel the release keyTag-procedure.
proxSafe Terminal C4 9. Restart After an update of the firmware or after discrepancies with the hardware/software it is necessary to restart the system for communicating any changes within the firmware or to get back to the old status of the Terminal. The restart can only be carried out after successful identification as administrator (with card or PIN).
proxSafe Terminal C4 10. Error Messages Possible error messages, that may appear during take out and returning of keyTags: Message/Problem Possible Cause Solution of Problem Taking keyTags Sorry! All of the keyTags assigned to this The desired keyTag has to be No more keyTags available! user have already been taken or the newly assigned to the user within...
11. Regulatory Notices 11.1 Terminal C4 Hereby, deister electronic GmbH declares, that this equipment - if used according to the instructions - is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the EMC Directive 1999/5/EC. A full declaration of conformity can be requested at: info@deister-gmbh.de...
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