Dot Origin VTAP100 Installation Manual
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- Page 1 Installation Guide - VTAP100 RS-485 Reader VTAP100-PAC-485 Revised December 2023 v1.11...
- Page 2 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 VTAP reader only. No liability can be accepted under any circumstances relating to the operation of the user’s own PC, network or infrastructure.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
2.3 Check status in BOOT.TXT 2.4 Using the RS485 interface 2.5 Using OSDP over RS485 2.6 RS485 wiring (for model VTAP100-PAC-485 only) 3 Choose a location for your VTAP100 4 Obtain a custom label for the case 5 Mount a VTAP100 6 Hardware lock to disable USB mass storage device... - Page 4 Electrostatic Sensitive Devices (ESDs) . WARNING: POWER SUPPLY Use a standard micro-USB cable to connect the VTAP100-PAC-485 model to a PC or alternatively power the unit by connecting it to an access controller, using the RS-485 connector cable. If the VTAP100 is being powered through its RS-485 connector, you can still make an additional USB data connection to a PC, provided that the PC is already powered before the connection is made.
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Page 5: Using This Guide
VTAP MOBILE WALLET READERS 1 Using this guide This guide is for first-time users of the VTAP100-PAC-485. Figure 1-1 VTAP100 in compact (-CC) case It contains the information you need to install your VTAP reader. Consult the VTAP Configuration Guide for more about custom configuration and maintenance features for any VTAP reader, including how to update the firmware on your VTAP100-PAC-485, when a new release is available. -
Page 6: How The Vtap100 Works
When the VTAP100-PAC-485 is connected to a computer via USB cable, it appears as a generic mass storage device (like a memory stick). To configure your VTAP, you simply edit or create text files. -
Page 7: Default Operation
NFC pass, which is ready to work with the default configuration of your VTAP reader. 1. Obtain an OriginPass from Dot Origin by visiting https://originpass.com/VTAP/ and add it to Google or Apple Wallet. (You will require a username and password - contact vtap-support@dotorigin.com to get these.) - Page 8 Check status in Boot.txt. If the key file does not disappear and there is an error in Boot.txt, check your .pem file as it is likely it did not adhere to the standard - perhaps it was not an ECC key? VTAP100-PAC-485 INSTALLATION GUIDE © DOT ORIGIN PAGE 4...
- Page 9 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-PAC-485 INSTALLATION GUIDE © DOT ORIGIN PAGE 5...
- Page 10 In this case, Google Smart Tap data will be received and sent on by the VTAP reader, only if the pass does not require authentication by the terminal. VTAP100-PAC-485 INSTALLATION GUIDE © DOT ORIGIN PAGE 6...
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Page 11: Check Status In Boot.txt
Figure 2-1 Example VTAP100 v5 BOOT.TXT file You are most likely to need: ('ATCA' on VTAP100 v4a or earlier) - the serial number for your VTAP reader. 'Firmware' - the VTAP reader firmware version in use. You will find the latest firmware versions at https://www.vtapnfc.com/download/... - Page 12 '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-PAC-485 INSTALLATION GUIDE © DOT ORIGIN PAGE 8...
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Page 13: Using The Rs485 Interface
The following steps will configure this interface (unless you will be Using OSDP over RS485, see section 2.5): 1. The Serial2 interface is enabled on the VTAP100 by default. Should you need to disable it, set Serial2Mode=0 and/or Serial2RS485=0 to disable the Serial2 interface and/or RS485 transmission driver in the config.txt file. - Page 14 Serial2 RS485 interface, to receive pass payloads in response. The most commonly used commands are: ?r to get the last read pass or card/tag payload (as long as it is within the InvalidDataCacheMS period). VTAP100-PAC-485 INSTALLATION GUIDE © DOT ORIGIN PAGE 10...
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Page 15: Using Osdp Over Rs485
Refer to the VTAP Commands Reference Guide for all the available commands for the Serial2 interface. For more information about the VTAP100 RS485 and other serial interfaces refer to the VTAP Serial Integration Guide. 2.5 Using OSDP over RS485 OSDP defines a method for secure communication between an Access Control Unit (ACU) and all its Peripheral Devices (PDs). -
Page 16: Rs485 Wiring (For Model Vtap100-Pac-485 Only)
VTAP100 connector. Figure 2-2 Where to pass RS485 cable into the compact case Screw the back of the VTAP100 case to the wall before connecting the cable to the RS485 connector. Follow this figure and table to make the right connections in your access controller: VTAP100-PAC-485 INSTALLATION GUIDE ©... - Page 17 VTAP MOBILE WALLET READERS Figure 2-3 Connection to VTAP100-PAC-485 and access controller (for example) Access Controller Wire VTAP100 Signal Signal Name colour Name (for example) (typical) (v5 hardware) PWR+ PWR+ Black Blue Green Termination resistance is not required when connecting a VTAP reader over the RS4845 line, because it uses a low slew-rate RS485 transceiver (commonly used in modern devices).
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Page 18: Choose A Location For Your Vtap100
VTAP MOBILE WALLET READERS 3 Choose a location for your VTAP100 Position the VTAP100-PAC-485 so that users can easily tap their smartphone against the label, on top of the device, and also to allow a suitable wired connection (cable run) between the VTAP reader and associated access controller, to make both power and data connections. - Page 19 LED window aligned. Mount the PCB in the case, then engage the hooks at the LED window edge of the case to form a hinge, lower the cover and secure with a screw at the opposite end. Figure 3-2 Wallmount or desktop assembly VTAP100-PAC-485 INSTALLATION GUIDE © DOT ORIGIN PAGE 15...
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Page 20: Obtain A Custom Label For The Case
The size of the label recess on a compact case (-CC) is 41mm x 57mm with 2mm radius rounded corners as shown below. Figure 4-1 Dimensions of label recess in -CC compact case VTAP100-PAC-485 INSTALLATION GUIDE © DOT ORIGIN PAGE 16... -
Page 21: Mount A Vtap100
VTAP MOBILE WALLET READERS 5 Mount a VTAP100 The compact case has mounting holes, in case you want to fix the device in place. The case separates into two pieces, which clip together around the PCB. The following diagram shows... -
Page 22: Hardware Lock To Disable Usb Mass Storage Device
HID keyboard device and, if enabled, the virtual COM port will behave as a composite USB device consisting of HID keyboard and USB virtual COM port.) Users of a VTAP100-PAC-485 will need to open the case to locate the jumper labelled LOCK (close to the MicroUSB connector) on the PCB. -
Page 23: Find Your Hardware Version
BOOT.TXT information. If you cannot power the VTAP reader You will find the version number printed on the PCB, such as "VTAP100-PCB-V4a ©2021 DOT ORIGIN Ltd." which is VTAP100 v4a hardware. In the photo below is "VTAP100- GEN2-PCB-Rev2 © 2022 DOT ORIGIN" which is also known as VTAP100 v5 hardware. -
Page 24: Disposal
WEEE Regulations within the EU. VTAP reader (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-PAC-485 INSTALLATION GUIDE © DOT ORIGIN PAGE 20...
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