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ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM Installation Guide Some hardware may show the Openpath logo.
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The contents of this document and the specifications of the products discussed herein are subject to change without notice. Avigilon Corporation reserves the right to make any such changes without notice. Neither Avigilon Corporation nor any of its affiliated companies: (1) guarantees the completeness or accuracy the information contained in this document;...
Wiring the Core Series 12/24 16-Door Large Smart Hub on page 50, Power, Relay, Status, and Board ID LEDs on page 57 Appendix: Best practices - Wiring a REX to your Avigilon Alta access control system on page 69, FCC on page 72, IC RSS-102 on page 75,...
Install the Elevator Core Series boards in E1 enclosure Install the Core Series boards in E2 enclosure Install the Core Series boards in E4 enclosure Install the Core Series boards in E6 enclosure Wiring Avigilon readers ACU and Wiegand reader wiring Install the Smart Reader v2 Standard Reader...
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Standard Keypad Reader Mullion Keypad Reader Install the Embedded USB Smart Reader Flush mount Desktop mount for use as an enrollment reader Wiring Install the Video Reader Pro Specifications Prerequisites Installation Network security best practices Install the Video Intercom Reader Pro System overview Specifications Prerequisites...
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Wiring Wiegand readers to Avigilon readers Wiring to legacy panels and mobile gateway Change I/O types Wire to Wiegand devices on Core Series Smart Hubs End-of-line supervision Provisioning ACUs Prerequisites Power, Relay, Status, and Board ID LEDs Access Control Core Status LEDs...
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Hard reset Reset video readers and video intercom readers Appendix: Best practices - Wiring a REX to your Avigilon Alta access control system Wiring REX in series with mag lock or other fail-safe hardware Wiring REX with Video Reader Pro and Video Intercom Reader Pro...
Reader v2, Smart Keypad Reader, and Embedded USB Smart Reader), and Avigilon Pro series readers (Video Reader Pro and Video Intercom Reader Pro), as part of the Avigilon Alta access control system. This guide also includes information about Core Series Smart Hubs.
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An Ethernet connection with DHCP must be used to connect the ACU to the Local Area Network (LAN). You may also need to configure firewall settings to communicate with the Avigilon Alta access control system, which uses the following outbound ports:...
= 6AH, so two 12V 6AH sealed lead acid (SLA) or gel cell batteries wired in series. Mounting options Avigilon Smart Hubs use LifeSafety Power E1, E2, E3, E4, and E6 enclosures. Core Series Smart Hubs are shipped with power supplies pre-installed, but Avigilon boards must be installed separately.
Install Access Control Core without mounting bracket The mounting bracket is optional when installing the Access Control Core in the E1 enclosure of the Core Series 12/24V 4-Door Smart Hub or Core Series 24V Elevator Smart Hub, or the E2 enclosure of the Core Series 12/24V 8-Door Smart Hub.
Install Access Control Core with mounting bracket The Access Control Core must be installed with the mounting bracket in the E4 enclosure of the Core Series 12/24 8-Door Large Smart Hub or in the E6 enclosure of the Core Series 12/24 16-Door Large Smart Hub. The mounting bracket is optional in the E1 and E2 enclosures.
Install the Core Series boards in E1 enclosure The E1 board placement includes the 24V FPV4 supply, B100 secondary supply, C4 Relay Based Lock Control Module, 4-Port Board, and Access Control Core with or without the mounting bracket. Front view Figure 2 Access Control Core mounted with bracket (Ethernet and USB Figure 1 Access Control Core mounted without bracket (Ethernet and USB ports facing right) below 4-Port Board...
Install the Elevator Core Series boards in E1 enclosure The E1 board placement includes the 24V FPV4 supply, 16 I/O Elevator Board, and Access Control Core with or without the mounting bracket. Front view Figure 4 Access Control Core mounted with bracket (Ethernet and USB Figure 3 Access Control Core mounted without bracket (Ethernet and USB ports facing right) below 16 I/O Elevator Board ports facing left) below 16 I/O Elevator Board...
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3. If mounting the Access Control Core without the bracket, see Install Access Control Core without mounting bracket on page 13. Ensure the Ethernet and USB ports face left. If mounting the Access Control Core with the bracket, see Install Access Control Core with mounting bracket on page 14.
Install the Core Series boards in E2 enclosure The E2 board placement includes the 24V FPV6 power supply, B100 secondary supply, C8 Relay Based Lock Control Module, 8-Port Board, and Access Control Core with or without the mounting bracket. Front view Figure 5 Access Control Core mounted without bracket (Ethernet and USB Figure 6 Access Control Core mounted with bracket (Ethernet and USB ports facing up) below 8-Port Board...
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3. Connect the Access Control Core to the 8-Port Board with the included USB cable. Note: The maximum recommended USB cable length is 6 feet (2 meters) or 10 feet (3 meters) if high quality, shielded cable. Installation...
Install the Core Series boards in E4 enclosure The E4 board placement includes the 24V FP0150 power supply, B100 secondary supply, D8P Power Distribution Module, C8 Relay Based Lock Control Module, 8-Port Board, and Access Control Core with the mounting bracket. Front view Figure 7 Access Control Core mounted with bracket (Ethernet and USB ports facing left) below the 8-Port Board Mounting...
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3. Connect the Access Control Core to the 8-Port Board with the included USB cable. Note: The maximum recommended USB cable length is 6 feet (2 meters) or 10 feet (3 meters) if high quality, shielded cable. Installation...
Install the Core Series boards in E6 enclosure The E6 board placement includes the 24V FP0150 and FP250 power supplies, D8P Power Distribution Modules, C8 Relay Based Lock Control Modules, 8-Port Boards, and Access Control Core with the mounting bracket. Front view Figure 8 Access Control Core mounted with bracket between the 8-Port Boards (Ethernet and USB ports facing left) Mounting...
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3. Connect the Access Control Core to the 8-Port Boards with the included USB cables. Note: The maximum recommended USB cable length is 6 feet (2 meters) or 10 feet (3 meters) if high quality, shielded cable. Installation...
Wiring Avigilon readers Avigilon readers and ACUs communicate via RS-485. The compatible wire types are listed in order of preference which impacts distance. Shielded Cat 6A (recommended; extra two pairs can be used for sensors) Shielded Cat 6 Shielded RS-485 with 18-24 AWG (lower gauge, thicker wire is better)
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Note: For elevators, all relays and readers must be connected to the same ACU. If you need more than four access controlled floors or readers, add the 16 I/O Elevator Board. Warning: Always remove power from the ACU and locking hardware when wiring Avigilon readers and other devices. Failure to do so can damage the ACU.
Install the Smart Reader v2 Standard Reader The Smart Reader v2 (OP-R2X-STND) can be flush mounted in a single gang box or surface mounted using the provided bracket. Flush mount (recommended) 1. Install a recessed single gang box (d) into the wall. 2.
1. Place the reader (c) inside the surface mount bracket (e). 2. Strip and connect the wires. 3. Use wall anchors and the appropriate screws (not included) to attach the reader (c and e) to the wall. 4. Snap on the front cover (a). Note: Do not use adhesive.
Install the Smart Keypad Reader Standard Keypad Reader The Smart Keypad Reader (OP-RKP-STND) can be flush mounted in a single gang box or surface mounted using the provided surface mount bracket. Flush mount 1. Install a recessed single gang box (d) into the wall. 2.
Surface mount 1. Attach the surface mount bracket (e) to the wall (f) using one of these options: Drywall: Use wall anchors and suitable screws. UK single gang box: Use four machine screws (not incl). EU single gang box: Use two machine screws (not included) in the top and bottom holes. 2.
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1. Strip and connect the wires. 2. If installing on a metal surface, drill and tap to use the provided #6-32 screws (b). Or, use self-tapping screws. Attach the reader (h) to the wall (i). 3. Snap on the front cover (g). Note: Do not use adhesive.
Install the Embedded USB Smart Reader The Embedded Reader (OP-R2X-EMBD) can be flush mounted in a US gang box; installed within kiosks, turnstiles, parking systems, or other enclosures using the mounting holes; or mounted behind panels using adhesive. 1 Recommended mounting strip location 2 Mounting holes for single gang box 3 Outer mounting holes 4 Inner breakaway tabs for mounting using adhesive...
3. Connect the reader to the host using the USB cable (i) provided with the desktop mount bracket. Connector type: USB 2.0 Micro B Wiring Avigilon readers and ACUs communicate via RS-485. The compatible wire types are listed in order of preference which impacts distance. Shielded Cat 6A (recommended; extra two pairs can be used for sensors)
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Connector type Description USB 2.0 Micro B Connect to host over USB for keyboard emulation Table 4 Connections from Avigilon ACU to Avigilon Embedded reader Short name Full name Ground (RTN) RS485-B RS485-A +12V IN Table 5 Connections to third-party Wiegand reader (optional)
The Video Reader Pro combines a built-in high-resolution camera with the form factor of a mullion door reader. The video readers are powered using PoE and do not need to be wired back to an Avigilon ACU. However, you must use an ACU or third-party panel to support locking hardware.
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Figure 9 Installing the Video Reader Pro on the mullion mount Install the Video Reader Pro on the standard mount 1. Install a recessed single gang box into the wall. 2. Use the provided machine screws (a) to attach the standard mounting plate (b) to the wall. 3.
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Green and yellow stripe Ground (RTN)* *Relay is not rated for locking hardware. To power locking hardware, use an Avigilon Smart Hub or third-party access control panel. 1. Use the provided waterproof coupling (c) to connect the RJ-45 jack (a) to an Ethernet cable (Cat 5e, 26 AWG or better), which is connected to a networked Power over Ethernet (PoE) source (b).
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Provision the Video Reader Pro Note: You must first create a Video Reader Pro in the Alta Control Center before provisioning. Use the Open Admin app 1. Open the Open Admin app. 2. Search for org name. 3. Press Admin button (see figure on the next pages) on the back of reader. Note: Remove the back cradle to expose the Admin button.
Important: To remove the risk of an attacker gaining access to the local network via the network connection, assuming they can remove the reader from the wall, Avigilon Alta recommends that your IT team place the exposed Ethernet port on a demilitarized zone (DMZ) or perimeter network.
System overview No. Description Video Intercom Reader Pro is powered using PoE and does not need to be wired to an Avigilon ACU. However, you must use an ACU or third-party panel to support locking hardware. The device must be connected to the same local network as the ACU, control panel, or door controller that controls it.
Prerequisites Create the Video Intercom Reader Pro in the Alta Control Center before installing and provisioning. For more information, see the Avigilon Alta Control Center Administrator Guide. See also Network security best practices page 38. To install the Mobile Gateway option, see the Installation article.
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Figure 12 Installing the Video Intercom Reader Pro on the mullion mount Install the Video Intercom Reader Pro on the standard mount 1. Install a recessed single gang box into the wall. 2. Use the provided machine screws (a) to attach the standard mounting plate (b) to the wall. 3.
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Figure 13 Installing the Video Intercom Reader Pro on the standard mount Wiring the Video Intercom Reader Pro Table 9 Connection to Avigilon cloud Connector type Description Ethernet RJ-45 connector Table 10 Connections to third-party controller (optional) Short name Full name...
*Relay is not rated for locking hardware. To power locking hardware, use an Avigilon Smart Hub or third-party access control panel. 1. Use the provided waterproof coupling (c) to connect the RJ-45 jack (a) to an Ethernet cable (Cat 5e, 26 AWG or better), which is connected to a networked Power over Ethernet (PoE) source (b).
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2. Go to Devices > Video intercom readers. 3. Press Admin button (see figure below) on back of Video Reader Pro. 4. In the Alta Control Center, click the Register button. Figure 14 Admin button (a) on the back of Video Reader Pro For next steps, return to the Alta Control Center to view the activated device.
Standard wiring configurations Wiring the Core Series 12/24V 4-Door Smart Hub The Core Series 12/24V 4-Door Smart Hub (SYS-4ENT-DVE1) uses the LifeSafety Power FPV4 to power the Access Control Core and 4-Port Board; a LifeSafety Power B100 secondary power supply; and the LifeSafety Power C4 Relay Based Lock Control Module to power 12-24V locking hardware.
Wiring the Core Series 24V Elevator Smart Hub The Core Series 24V Elevator Smart Hub (SYS-ELEV-SVE1) uses the LifeSafety Power FPV4 to power the Access Control Core, and 16 I/O Elevator Board. Figure 16 SYS-ELEV-SVE1 wiring diagram USB connector Connects to the Access Control Core board. Relays 1–16 Output ratings: 16 relays, 60VDC maximum;...
3. For elevator button wiring, interrupt one of the signal wires from each elevator floor button. Run through the C and NC contacts for the corresponding relay on the board. 4. For general-purpose input wiring, general-purpose inputs respond to voltages between 3V and 24V. The inputs will not respond directly to a switch or relay connection to ground.
24V FPV6 The main output can be switched by the Fire Alarm Interface (FAI). Power Supply Fail safe and fail secure are ways of configuring lock hardware: Fail-safe hardware unlocks when power is interrupted or lost. Fail-secure hardware locks when power is interrupted or lost. For information about wiring third-party lock hardware, refer to vendor documentation.
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Figure 18 SYS-8ENT-DVE4 wiring diagram 24V FP0150 The main output can be switched by the Fire Alarm Interface (FAI). Power Supply Fail safe and fail secure are ways of configuring lock hardware: Fail-safe hardware unlocks when power is interrupted or lost. Fail-secure hardware locks when power is interrupted or lost. For information about wiring third-party lock hardware, refer to vendor documentation.
Wiring the Core Series 12/24 16-Door Large Smart Hub The Core Series 12/24 16-Door Large Smart Hub (SYS-16ENT-DVE6) uses the LifeSafety Power FP0150 and FP250 to power the Access Control Core and 8-Port Boards; LifeSafety Power B100 secondary power supplies; LifeSafety Power C8 Relay Based Lock Control Modules to power 12-24V locking hardware;...
For information about wiring third-party lock hardware, refer to vendor documentation. *OUTPUTS 1– If FPO150 is set to 12V, each C8 or D8 output can be selected individually as 12V or 24V using the yellow jumper corresponding to the output: position 1 on the jumper pins is 24V (this is the default setting) and position 2 is 12V.
Avigilon Access Control Unit (ACU). To add mobile credential features to a legacy access control system: 1. Install the Avigilon ACU (a) between the Avigilon readers (b) and the legacy panel (c) connected to legacy software (d), with the Change I/O types on the next page of the ACU configured as output to the legacy...
2. If existing Wiegand readers use a proprietary card format, they can be wired to new Avigilon Smart Readers. Otherwise, replace existing readers with Avigilon Smart Readers. Figure 2 Wiring ACUs to legacy panels and legacy software In this configuration, the legacy panel controls all locking hardware and entry mechanisms while the Avigilon system lets you use the Openpath mobile app, Smart Reader, and Wave to Unlock functionality.
4. Click Ports next to the input to be re-purposed. 5. Select a different type from the Input Type dropdown, and click Save. Wire to Wiegand devices on Core Series Smart Hubs You can wire third-party Wiegand readers and panels to the ACU to support integrations or in the case of Mobile Gateway.
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Use Input to receive data from devices such as a Wiegand reader. Use Output (Gateway) to send credential data to a third-party control panel. Enable Gateway Credential Pass-Through if you do not want the Avigilon Alta system to authenticate credentials, but rather send all data to the legacy panel for authentication.
For more information on creating entries, refer to the Avigilon Alta Control Center Administrator Guide. End-of-line supervision The 4-Port Board and 8-Port Board inputs have support for user-installed single or double 1k ohm termination. This lets you monitor cut or shorted lines and create alerts and rules in the Alta Control Center. The input settings in the Alta Control Center must match the physical wiring configurations.
Provisioning ACUs Provisioning the ACU means registering it in the Avigilon Alta Control Center and getting it up and running with the latest firmware. You will need to re-provision in the case of a hard reset, see Resetting ACUs on page 67.
Figure 7 Expansion Board LEDs Figure 8 STATUS LED (a) and ADMIN button (b) on Access Control Core Avigilon ACUs (Access Control Core and Expansion Boards) have several LEDs that indicate the following. No. Description POWER LEDs indicate that the board is connected to power.
No internet. Indicates a problem with the Internet connection. Solid red The Access Control Core is in an error state. Go to the Devices dashboard in the Avigilon Alta Control Center for more information. Smart Reader LEDs The Avigilon Smart Reader LEDs indicate the following: Status LED Description Center dot is solid white.
Check that +12V IN (orange) is not swapped with +B Outer ring is solid white. (blue) or -A (violet). Avigilon Pro Series Reader LEDs The Video Reader Pro and Video Intercom Reader Pro status LEDs indicate the following: Status LED Description Center dot is solid white.
Status LED Description Center dot is flashing red. Internal error. Add ACUs using Alta Control Center Before you can provision an ACU using the Open Admin app, you must first create an ACU in the Alta Control Center. Add multiple ACUs using Quick start option 1.
Openpath 16-Port Elevator Tip: This configuration is most common with the Core Series Smart Hubs. 5. Enter the number of readers connected to the controllers. Enter their names and click Next. 6. Review your site details and click Confirm & Submit. It may take a few minutes for setup to complete. Add one ACU 1.
Figure 9 Create ACU Disable the Static Cloud IP connection If it is necessary to disable the Static Cloud IP connection: Go to the Edit ACU page, and deselect the Enable Static Cloud IP toggle. Normal cloud operation resumes after the Static Cloud IP connection is disabled. Provisioning options Provision the ACU using Open Admin app (recommended) 1.
Note: This checks if the ACU/SDC can ping https://api.openpath.com/health. 6. Tap Provision Device. 7. Tap on the ACU Name that you want to provision to (this is the name of the ACU you created in the Alta Control Center), then tap Yes to proceed. 8.
Correct: a123::b456:5a18:eb8f:7fd6:8080 Incorrect: a123::b456:5a18:eb8f:7fd6%29:8080 iii. Press Enter, then click the Provision button. iv. If the Provision button still doesn't appear, contact Avigilon Alta Support at (844) 673-6728 Ext 2 or support@openpath.com. Test internet connection using Open Admin app In the Open Admin app, you can tap Test Internet Connection to check if the ACU can ping https://api.openpath.com/health.
Change network settings 1. Connect to the Access Control Core by pressing the Admin button again, if needed. 2. Tap on Network Settings. 3. Select Configure network manually. 4. Configure the network settings as needed. Set a static IP address or set a preferred DNS server. 5.
Sometimes legacy wiring (unshielded and straight through, rather than shielded twisted pair, often 22-6) results in slower connections and dropped packets between the Avigilon reader and ACU. To remedy this, you can switch GND and VIN with +B and -A connections on the ACU and readers to ensure the data pair (+B and - A) are using the alternate pair of legacy wires.
Reset video readers and video intercom readers Warning: A hard reset will erase all data on the device. Only reset if instructed by Avigilon Alta Support. 1. Disconnect power from the device. 2. Press and hold the Admin button. 3. Reconnect power to the device.
(mag lock) or other fail-safe hardware. This prevents any points of failure in the egress path. If the REX device is wired directly to the REX input on an ACU, then the Avigilon Alta access control system can simply shunt forced-open alarms only, or shunt forced-open alarms and trigger the relay to unlock.
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Example: Remote REX on Single Door Controller with Video Reader Pro or Video Intercom Reader Pro Example: Remote REX on 4-Port Board with Video Reader Pro or Video Intercom Reader Pro Appendix: Best practices - Wiring a REX to your Avigilon Alta access control system...
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To further improve reliability, Avigilon Alta will be implementing changes that will engage the remote relay for the entry when the REX is triggered even if the associated video device is unavailable. The controller for this relay should have a battery backup or be wired in a fail-safe configuration for maximum reliability.
Regulatory All national and local electrical codes apply. UL 294 The following performance levels are defined for the Core Series Smart Hub and 4 Door Controller, as per UL 294: Attack: Level I Endurance: Level I Line Security: Level I Standby: Level I CAN/ULC 60839-11-1-16 GRADE 1...
RF RADIATION HAZARD WARNING To ensure compliance with FCC and Industry Canada RF exposure requirements, Smart Hubs device must be installed in a location where the antennas of the device will have a minimum distance of at least 20 cm from all persons.
Warnings Disconnect power before servicing. Do not plug into an outlet controlled by an on/off switch. Powering the power supply with 230V requires jumper modification. See the power supply datasheet for more information. Warnings...
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