Lock Driver 8 ..........................7 Display ............................7 DISPLAY AS USER INTERFACE ........................8 Metra Display ISO........................... 8 METRA LOCKER CONTROLLER 64 – DIFFERENT CONFIGURATIONS ............8 Maximum concentrated configuration ..................8 Maximum distributed configuration ....................9 HARDWARE SETTINGS and SETUP ......................9 External Connections ........................
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Metra Locker Controller 64 – Technical Manual smarter locking 16.3 Closing Lockers for transportation ....................33 16.4 Testing Emergency open pushbutton ..................34 DEVICE REPLACEMENT ........................35 MAINTENANCE ..........................35 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ....................... 36 TECHNICAL DATA ..........................36 20.1 Metra Locker Controller 64 energy consumption................ 37 APPENDICES ............................
• “Metra Locker Controller 64” = “MEW Controller CAN” + firmware “Metra Locker Controller 64” is a device independent of MetraNET. To get full device functionality several MEW Modules must be attached via MEW serial connection. Different configurations regarding connected MEW Modules are possible: Metra Locker Controller 64 - Maximum concentrated configuration •...
Metra Locker Controller 64 – Technical Manual smarter locking 3. CONNECTED MEW MODULES “Metra Locker Controller 64” needs several MEW modules to be attached to MEW Serial connection in order to get fully functional device. MEW Modular concept enables different device configurations.
Metra Locker Controller 64 – Technical Manual smarter locking 3.4 Lock Driver 8 “Metra Lock Driver 8” drives and monitors Metra Electronic Locks. Up to 8 locks can be connected to one Lock Driver 8. “Metra Lock Driver 8” is not standalone product and must be connected via MEW serial connection to Metra Locker Controller.
5. METRA LOCKER CONTROLLER 64 – DIFFERENT CONFIGURATIONS Basically, two different configurations are supported: 1. MEW Modules can be connected close to “Metra Locker Controller 64”, on maximum total distance 10 meters and this is called concentrated configuration. In case longer distance is needed between MEW Modules distributed configuration can be used on maximum 40 meters total Distance.
Metra Locker Controller 64 – Technical Manual smarter locking 5.2 Maximum distributed configuration Up to 8 »Lock Driver 8« MEW Modules to drive maximum 64 Electric Locks • »Metra Display ISO« or »Metra Display« as User Interface. • Two more »Metra Readers« associated (closely mounted) to »Metra Display (ISO)«.
“+12V” for positive connection and “GND” for ground connection. 6.3 Connecting MEW Modules “Metra Locker Controller 64” has two (internally parallel connected) MEW Module Connectors with maximal total length 10m each, 3Fx0.25 (two smaller connectors, 3 x 0.25 mm wire).
Metra Locker Controller 64 – Technical Manual smarter locking 6.5 Metra NET Network address After installation is complete, the “Metra Locker Controller 64” address must be set by DIP switches. description DIP switch Parameters request button Emergency open button ...
Metra Locker Controller 64 – Technical Manual smarter locking 7. SIGNALIZATION LIGHTS description 1 Green – Power 12 V DC 2 Green – MetraNET Network Receive (RX) 3 Red – MetraNET Network Transmit (TX) 4 Blue – MEW Modules power overload 5 Blue –...
Metra Locker Controller 64 – Technical Manual smarter locking 8. ACTIONS AND OPERATING PARAMETERS NOTE Some operating parameters are system dependant and may not be available in your system. For detailed actions and parameters descriptions see paragraph “Setting Operational parameters – by Display’s keypad”.
Metra Locker Controller 64 – Technical Manual smarter locking default action / parameter short description / values value Can be set to OFF, 1, 2, 3 or 4. Locker level Occupied Locker dISP Can be enabled (On) or disabled (OFF).
Metra Locker Controller 64 – Technical Manual smarter locking 9.3 Initiating actions and setting operating parameters ACTION DEFAULT PARAMETERS Action erases all current parameter values and sets them back to factory default. While sign “dEFP” is displayed press the “Enter”/✓...
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Metra Locker Controller 64 – Technical Manual smarter locking *Example: If nLOC=8, SLOC can be set from 1 to 7992. PARAMETER MASTER CODE While sign “CodE” is displayed press the key. Sign “nbr” is displayed. Type in the number 1 ✓...
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Metra Locker Controller 64 – Technical Manual smarter locking confirmed correctly, sign “YES” is displayed otherwise sign “no” is displayed. Device returns to parameter selecting mode. To add 2 Setup Code press key and press key 2. Then enter second Setup Code. Repeate ✓...
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Metra Locker Controller 64 – Technical Manual smarter locking action is accepted, sign “YES” is displayed and all Master/Setup codes and Master keys are erased. Device returns to parameter selecting mode. PARAMETER AUDIO SIGNAL While sign “Aud” is displayed press the “Enter”/✓...
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Metra Locker Controller 64 – Technical Manual smarter locking NOTE This sign will not be displayed in the menu if parameter MULTIPLE LOCKING is not set to “ON”. PARAMETER EMERGENCY OPENING Remote emergency opening can be activated by pressing a button connected to the Network Controller (or by a Timetable).
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Metra Locker Controller 64 – Technical Manual smarter locking After the Locker door is closed, system waits for RFID media / finger to be presented or PIN code entered, for chosen number of seconds. While sign “USr” is displayed press the key.
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Metra Locker Controller 64 – Technical Manual smarter locking in Metra SW under the Hardware -> Lockers -> Templates -> Free Locker -> Accept Media type set to “Only PIN”. When the parameter setting is accepted, the "YES" sign is displayed. The device returns to parameter selection mode.
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Metra Locker Controller 64 – Technical Manual smarter locking OCCUPEID LOCKER PARAMETER SIGNALIZATION This feature can be viewed as information for user which locker was locked by her/his RFID media and where to go to open it. If the RFID media is presented and recognized as a locker key on different device the locker number is flashing on the display and interrupted acoustic signal is activated.
Metra Locker Controller 64 – Technical Manual smarter locking 10. LIST OF OPERATING PARAMETERS Operating parameters are stored in non-volatile memory inside “Metra Locker Controller 64”. They are divided in 3 groups: 1. User Interaction Parameters 2. Locker Parameters 3. Master Keys 10.1 User Interaction Parameters...
• 11.1 OPTION 1 – Start Downloading from MetraNET Device By pressing the PARAMETERS REQUEST button on the “Metra Locker Controller 64” board, the request for download is sent to the Server. As a response the Server start downloading procedure which takes few seconds. The Rx and Tx LED-s are flashing fast indicating download communication in progress.
Metra Locker Controller 64 – Technical Manual smarter locking 11.2 OPTION 2 – Start Downloading from the Server software application In Metra SW go to View\Download and click on the “Download All” button. Operating parameters are downloaded to all devices in the MetraNET Network.
13. MASTER MODE OF OPERATION When Master Key is presented on »Metra Display ISO« or »Metra Reader« it activates Master Mode of Operation. See “Metra Locker Controller 64 – User Manual” for description of the Master Mode of operation. In Master mode of operation, the system supervisor can open any locker or group of lockers if needed.
When device CAN address is set to All ‘0’ (00000000), this device is not “visible” to other devices in this network. In that case it works in special TEST MODE. “Metra Locker Controller 64” is not responding to CAN messages, at start-up device sends message about connected modules to CAN bus.
Metra Locker Controller 64 – Technical Manual smarter locking 16.1 Test mode activation STEP 1: With small flat headed screwdriver or similar tool set switch all switches to OFF (switch down). STEP 2: Power-off and back on the Locker Controller to activate the Test mode.
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Metra Locker Controller 64 – Technical Manual smarter locking STEP 3: Locking time in milliseconds is displayed shortly after locker index. Locking time should be between 150 and 300. STEP 4: After 2 seconds the unlocking starts automatically. Locker index is displayed again.
Metra Locker Controller 64 – Technical Manual smarter locking 16.3 Closing Lockers for transportation By pressing the parameter request pushbutton, you toggle between “close” (CLOS) and “close & open” (CLOP) mode of operation. After the pushbutton is pressed “CLOS” or “CLOP” is displayed, indicating the current mode of operation.
Metra Locker Controller 64 – Technical Manual smarter locking 16.4 Testing Emergency open pushbutton Internal: Press the Emergency open pushbutton. External: Turn the key on emergency open pushbutton clockwise to initiate emergency opening of all Lockers. Signalization: “EOPn” is displayed and all lockers...
STEP 3: Disconnect all cables and mark their exact position. STEP 4: On the new “Metra Locker Controller 64” set the same MetraNET network address (DIP Switch). STEP 5: Replace the “Metra Locker Controller 64” with a new one.
Metra Locker Controller 64 – Technical Manual smarter locking 19. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE trouble explanation / solution Locker door closed to be locked and Adjust the door strike. Check the Electric Lock. nothing happens. Replace the Electric Lock if necessary. The Locker door does not open (eject) Adjust the door strike.
20,20 Consumption all together: 180 Wh/day 21. APPENDICES Appendix 1 Metra Locker Controller 64 in Metra NET Network Appendix 2 Metra Locker Controller 64 - Maximum concentrated configuration Appendix 3 Metra Locker Controller 64 - Maximum distributed configuration Appendix 4...
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Network terminator Metra NET Network Up to 60 Metra devices Server Metra Locker Controller 64 - Maximum concentrated configuration Metra SW & DB Power Supply up to 4m 12V DC / 3,5A Lock Driver 8 up to 10m total - to the last LD8 (8)
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Metra Locker Controller 64 - Maximum concentrated configuration Appendix 2 Metra NET up to 4m Power Supply Metra Lock 12V DC / 3,5A Driver 8 up to 10m total - to the last LD8 (8) Cable 3 pole 0,25 2 3 4...
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Metra Locker Controller 64 - Maximum distributed configuration Appendix 3 up to 4m Metra Lock Driver 8 up to 40m total - to the last Adapter 3 pole (8) Cable 3 pole 0,82 Adapter 3 pole Metra NET Power Supply...
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Metra Locker Controller 64 - Display with external Metra Readers Appendix 4 Metra Display or Metra Display Metra Display ISO Cable 3 pole 0,25 (Display with keypad only) up to 10m total - to the last Metra Reader (13) SLAVE module address...
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Metra Locker Controller 64 - Metra NET address coding table Appendix 5 TEST MODE All switches: With switches on positions No.3 to No.8 ‚0' or ‚OFF’ = Test mode of operation Metra NET address in range between 0 and 63 can be selected Switch No.1:...
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