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Videx WS4 Installation Manual

Access control - proximity & coded access system
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WS4 WEB ACCESS
Access Control - Proximity & Coded Access System
WS4-WEB-ACC-EN
V1.0 - 23/01/23
Installation Guide
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This equipment is installed by a
Competent Electrician, Security or
Communications Engineer.

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  • Page 1 WS4 WEB ACCESS Access Control - Proximity & Coded Access System Installation Guide We recommend WS4-WEB-ACC-EN This equipment is installed by a V1.0 - 23/01/23 Competent Electrician, Security or Communications Engineer.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    This installation guide has been written and revised carefully. The guidance and the descriptions which are included in it are in reference to VIDEX parts and are correct at the time of print. However, subsequent VIDEX parts and installation guides, can be subject to changes without prior notice.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    The WS4 web access system allows full access control via the internet, wherever you are and with any device: smartphone, tablet or PC (via the WS4 browser software [version 2.60], WS4 Web Portal [cloud platform] or via the WS4 Mobile Apps for both iOS and Android devices).

  • Page 4: Technical Information

    1 DOOR CONTROLLER - WS4CU1/ WS4CU1-4G CABINET (WS4-1D-E PCB) The 1 door control cabinet WS4CU1/WS4CU1-4G contains a WS4-1D-E pcb, Fig.1, with easy access to the pcb terminals. The cabinet also has a 14.2Vdc, 3.2A switched mode power supply. The WS4CU1-4G version also includes a 4G wireless router.
  • Page 5 4 DOOR CONTROLLER - WS4CU4/ WS4CU4-4G CABINET (WS4-4D-E PCB) The 4 door controller cabinet WS4CU4/WS4CU4-4G contains a WS4-4D-E pcb, Fig.3, with easy access to the pcb terminals. The cabinet also contains a 14.2Vdc, 5A switched mode power supply. The WS4CU4-4G version also includes a 4G wireless router.
  • Page 6 Normally open door 2.1 relay Auxiliary output 1 relay common Normally closed door 2.1 relay Auxiliary output 1 relay Normally open Door 2.1 lock ground output Ground WS4 Web Access System - Installation Guide - 6 - WS4-WEB-ACC-EN - V1.0 - 23/01/23...
  • Page 7 DOOR CONTACT INPUTS Door contacts (if required) can be connected to the door contact inputs DC and GND on the various WS4 access control PCBs and can be configured and setup via the WS4 browser, WS4 web portal and WS4 mobile access app.
  • Page 8 Import and export: import and export users as .csv file type (separated by TAB). Easy saving of data: on a USB drive via the USB port on the WS4 pcb or on the user interface. Free access period: with "only if someone is inside" option.

  • Page 9: Connecting Multiple Controllers

    CONNECTING SLAVE CONTROLLERS The WS4 system can manage up to 10 controllers (WS4-1D-E and WS4-4D-E pcbs) in the same installation with up to 20 doors in total, whether single or double. When connected in this way one controller must be set as a master while the others set as slave devices.

  • Page 10: Wiring Diagrams

    Fig. 6 The operation of the push to exit inputs and door contacts can also be setup via the WS4 browser, WS4 web portal and mobile WS4 access app. FIG.7 SHOWING WIRING CONNECTIONS FOR A 2 DOOR SYSTEM (WS4CU2 CABINET)
  • Page 11 For additional reader and keypad settings please consult the relevant instructions supplied with the reader and/or keypad. Additional operating features of the readers and keypad can also be setup via the WS4 browser, WS4 web portal and mobile WS4 access app. MTPXBK-RS-MF...
  • Page 12 For additional reader and keypad settings please consult the relevant instructions supplied with the reader and/or keypad. Additional operating features of the readers and keypad can also be setup via the WS4 software, WS4 web portal and mobile WS4 access app.

  • Page 13: General Directions For Installation

    Push to exit buttons should be configured as a push-to-make switch (normally open going closed). A minimum of 2 cores will be required between the WS4 control pcb and the exit button (if connecting an MTTBK-EXIT button then a minimum of 4 cores will be required).
  • Page 14 MOUNTING THE WS4 CONTROL CABINET The WS4 control cabinets are suitable for fixed installations only and should only be fitted to solid walls. Before fixing the cabinet to the wall it is recommended that any of the cabinet knockouts required are removed first and suitable 20mm grommets fitted where necessary.

  • Page 15: Connection & Reader/Keypad Configuration

    ) as shown in Fig.18. 4. If you cannot connect to the WS4 control pcb it is because the network does not recognise the name of the controller. In this case, go to the Videx software services web page, https://software.videxservices.uk, and download the WS4 tool ‘Device Finder’...
  • Page 16 Please note that the PC must be set to obtain an IP address automatically. 1. For a WS4-1D-E pcb put slide switch 1 in the ON position, Fig.23 and for a WS4-4D-E pcb put dip-switch 1 in the ON position, Fig.24.
  • Page 17 INITIAL CONNECTION AND SETUP OF READERS & KEYPADS Refer to the table of readers on page 6 for compatible RS485 readers and keypads that can be connected to the WS4 control pcbs. Also on page 6 refer to the reader addressing notes to setup the desired door configuration, then following the installation notes and the example wiring diagrams on the previous pages connect the readers and/or keypads to the WS4 control pcb.
  • Page 18 Fingerprint : Card + PIN mandatory periods : Never (user can choose) Detection required : Access allowed even if out of hours Timed Anti-passback Fig. 30 WS4 Web Access System - Installation Guide - 18 - WS4-WEB-ACC-EN - V1.0 - 23/01/23...
  • Page 19 IN and a reader OUT operating the same relay. When wiring up the lock to the WS4 control pcb the lock must always be wired into the first relay, e.g. on a 1 door PCB and 2 door PCB the lock would be wired into door relay 1.
  • Page 20 Detection required : Detection required : Access allowed even if out of hours Access allowed even if out of hours Timed Anti-passback Timed Anti-passback Fig. 34 WS4 Web Access System - Installation Guide - 20 - WS4-WEB-ACC-EN - V1.0 - 23/01/23...
  • Page 21 ID 1.0 and door ID 1.1 will now be shown combined in the name column as Mifare Reader IN/OUT, as shown in Fig.33. 11. As before the check box under the public column will be seen. Check the public box if you wish to use the WS4 web portal cloud platform or the WS4 mobile apps.

  • Page 22: Holidays, Schedules & Categories

    Schedules are used in the configuration of the doors and categories of users and it is possible to create up to 50 different schedules in the WS4 installation. Each schedule represents the 7 days of the week, plus a special case for holidays and is referred to a weekly schedule.
  • Page 23 • Mon. to Fri. indentical, this option can be checked if the working hours/time periods of the 5 days of the week (Monday through to Friday) are the same. WS4 Web Access System - Installation Guide - 23 - WS4-WEB-ACC-EN - V1.0 - 23/01/23...
  • Page 24 Monday and Thursday each have 3 time periods that are the same : 08h30 > 12h00, 13h00 > 15h15 and 16h00 > 18h35. While both Tuesday and Wednesday each have 2 time periods that are the same : 08h00 > 12h00 and 13h00 > 17h00, and Friday has WS4 Web Access System - Installation Guide - 24 -...
  • Page 25 4. To add a new category click on the add button at the top right of the categories list screen. The screen will switch to show the new category screen, as shown in Fig.46. WS4 Web Access System - Installation Guide - 25 - WS4-WEB-ACC-EN - V1.0 - 23/01/23...
  • Page 26 6. On the right side under the schedule section a weekly schedule can be selected from the drop down list, this is a schedule that would have been created following the schedules notes on pages 24 - 27. For example Weekly Schedule 2 (also refer to Fig.42) WS4 Web Access System - Installation Guide - 26 -...
  • Page 27 (again refer to Fig.45). 7. Below both the general and schedule sections is the doors section, where the WS4 browser will display the list of authorized doors setup on the installation, all the doors will be displayed by the name given to them following the adding adding readers &...

  • Page 28: Adding Users

    1. On the homepage screen (Fig.26) click on the users icon from the left hand side menu, as shown in Fig.48. Users 2. The screen will switch to show the list of users associated with the WS4 control pcb, at this point there will be no users listed as shown Fig.49. Fig. 48...
  • Page 29 You can export the list of users in a CSV file. The file is encoded in UTF-8 with BOM (Byte Order Mark). Fig. 54 4. If a keypad is being used on the WS4 system instead of a Mifare reader then DENTIFIERS...

  • Page 30: Adding Slave Controllers

    1. On the homepage screen (refer back to Fig.26) click on the doors icon from the left hand side menu, as shown in Fig.27. 2. The screen will switch to show the list of doors associated with the WS4 control pcb, for a WS4-1D-E control pcb refer to Fig.28 and for a WS4-1D-E control pcb refer to Fig.29.
  • Page 31 WS4 controller, as shown in Fig.60. Not used Not used 13. Repeat steps 9 - 12 to add more slave WS4 controllers (up Not used to 9 additional slave controllers, 10 controllers max. per Not used installation).

  • Page 32: Factory Reset The Ws4 Controller

    FACTORY RESET FOR A 1 DOOR & 2 DOOR CONTROLLER (WS4-1D-E PCB) Although switch 1 on the 2 way slide switch is used to setup the WS4-1D-E pcb to operate in a LAN network or stanalone configuration it is also used to perform a factory reset of the control pcb. Follow the steps below to factory reset the WS4 control pcb.
  • Page 33 If the login name and password is lost or forgotten it is possible to temporarily reset them for up to 5 minutes to allow the administrator to log back into the WS4 system and create new login details. This is achieved by using switch 1 on the 2 way slide switch. Follow the steps below to temporarily reset the login name and password.

  • Page 34: Remote Access With Port Forwarding

    HTTPS, DynDNS & PORT FORWARDING SETUP In order to manage the WS4 system remotely via the WS4 Web Portal (cloud platform) or via the WS4 mobile apps port forwarding will be required on the local network router into which the WS4 controller is connected to.
  • Page 35 DHCP Secured connection (HTTPS) Web Service API IP address : 192.168.1.117 DynDNS Mask : 255.255.255.0 Configure the router to access the WS4 from the Internet (UPnP) Gateway : 192.168.1.254 DNS 1 : 192.168.1.254 DNS 2 : MAC address : E4-1E-0A-40-02-03 Fig.
  • Page 36 Remote Access with Port Forwarding 7. In the example below, Fig.74, the fixed IP address 192.168.1.29 has been assigned to the WS4 controller and also to match the IP address configured in the local network router (refer back to Fig.69, ).
  • Page 37 Once port forwarding has been setup on the local network router and the WS4 controller has been configured for remote access on the local network the next step is to enable the controller to allow for access via the WS4 Portal. To do this follow the steps below.
  • Page 38 5. The register prompt will be displayed, as shown in Fig.79. Enter your details: firstname, lastname, a working email address and create a password for the WS4 Portal login (the password must be at least a minimum of 6 characters in length and must contain at least one uppercase and one lowercase character, a number and a symbol).

  • Page 39: The Ws4 Portal And Mobile Apps

    • Additionally the WS4 App will show the entrance status of the system, for example if there are any alarms on the system or any power issues on site. WS4 Access App - This version of the mobile app has been designed for users to use for access control purposes as an alternative to the traditional fob/card or coded access.

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    LOSS OF POWER TO THE WS4 CONTROLLER In the event that power to the WS4 controller/pcb is low or lost there are a series of system checks that can be covered to determine the nature of the power loss. The following table can be used to help diagnose and resolve any power issues that might occur.
  • Page 41 Check the setup and configuration of the LCS keypad via the list of doors screen. Ensure that the keypad keypad continues to flash hasn't been setup incorrectly to try and read for Mifare fobs/cards. In the WS4 software on the new door even though the correct screen, refer to Fig.30, under the reader A section make sure that from the card drop down list that it is...
  • Page 42 TECHNICAL SUPERVISION SCREEN ON THE WS4 SOFTWARE Another convenient way to see a general overview of the system is via the technical supervision screen in the WS4 software, as shown in Fig.86. Simply click on the technical supervision button form the left hand side menu.

  • Page 43: Notes

    WS4 Web Access System Notes WS4 Web Access System - Installation Guide - 43 - WS4-WEB-ACC-EN - V1.0 - 23/01/23...
  • Page 44 TECHNICAL SUPPORT VIDEX Security Ltd (UK). Tel: 0191 224 3174 Unit 4-7 Chillingham Industrial Estate Email: tech@videxuk.com Chapman Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2XX Web: www.videxuk.com The product is CE marked demonstrating its conformity and is for distribution The product is UKCA marked demonstrating its conformity and is for within all member states of the EU with no restrictions.

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