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  • Page 1 About This Manual About This Manual...
  • Page 2 This manual is written based on firmware version: 92.30.10.4, and it provides all the configurations for the functions and features of the access controller. Please visit the Akuvox forum or consult technical support for any new information or the latest firmware.

  • Page 3: Product Overview

    Product Overview Product Overview The Akuvox A094 is a Linux-based access controller with multiple ports, including RS485 and Wiegand ports for seamless integration with external digital systems like card readers, elevator controllers, and fire alarm detectors. It features four built-in relays, allowing it to control a maximum of four doors and providing secure card access.

  • Page 4: Model Specification

    Model Specification Model Specification...
  • Page 5 Indicator Indicator Indicator Type Indicator Type Color Color Status Status Description Description Power Indicator Green The power is on. The power is off. Failed to obtain the IP address. Warning Orange The device is in normal status. Indicator Flashing slowly Device upgrade fails.
  • Page 6 Introduction to Configuration Menu Introduction to Configuration Menu Status Status: This section gives you basic information such as product information, network information, and access logs. Network Network: This section covers LAN port settings. Access Control Access Control: This section covers relay, input, web relay, card setting, etc. Directory Directory: This section includes access schedule management and user management.

  • Page 7: Access The Device

    Before configuring the device, please make sure the device is installed correctly and connected to a normal network. Using the Akuvox IP scanner tool to search the device IP address in the same LAN. Access the Device W eb Interface...
  • Page 8 Note Note Download IP scanner: https://knowledge.akuvox.com/docs/akuvox-ip-scanner?highlight=IP https://knowledge.akuvox.com/docs/akuvox-ip-scanner?highlight=IP See detailed guide: https://knowledge.akuvox.com/v1/docs/en/how-to-obtain-ip-address-via- https://knowledge.akuvox.com/v1/docs/en/how-to-obtain-ip-address-via- ip-scanner?highlight=IP%20Scanner ip-scanner?highlight=IP%20Scanner Google Chrome browser is strongly recommended.

  • Page 9: Language Setting

    Language and Time Setting Language and Time Setting Language Setting Language Setting You can select the web language in the upper right corner. Currently, the A094 supports English and Simplified Chinese. Time Setting Time Setting Time settings on the web interface allows you to set up the NTP server address that you obtained to automatically synchronize your time and date.
  • Page 10 Update Interval: Update Interval: Set the time update interval. For example, if you set it as 3600s, the device will send a request to the NTP server for the time update every 3600 seconds. Current Time Current Time : Display the current device time.

  • Page 11: Network Status

    Network Configuration Network Configuration Network Status Network Status Check the network status on the web Status > Info Status > Info interface. Device Network Configuration Device Network Configuration To ensure normal functioning, make sure that the device has its IP address set correctly or obtained automatically from the DHCP server.

  • Page 12: Web Server

    Static IP Static IP : When static IP mode is selected, the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS server address should be configured according to the network environment. IP Address IP Address : Set up the IP address when the static IP mode is selected. Subnet Mask Subnet Mask: Set up the subnet mask according to the actual network environment.
  • Page 13 To set it up, navigate to the web Network > Advanced > TR069 Network > Advanced > TR069 interface. Version: Version: Select the TR069 version. ACS URL ACS URL : Set the URL of the ACS server, for example, http://192.168.1.47:8080/openacs/acs User Name User Name : Set the ACS server username for authentication.
  • Page 14 Simple Network Management Protocol(SNMP) (SNMP) is a protocol for managing IP network devices. It allows network administrators to monitor devices and receive alerts for attention-worthy conditions. SNMP provides variables describing system configuration, organized in hierarchies and described by Management Information Bases (MIBs). To set it up, navigate to the web Network >...

  • Page 15: Relay Setting

    Relay Setting Relay Setting Built-in Relays Built-in Relays The A094 access controller has eight built-in relays in total. Two of the first four relays are on the mainboard and the other two are on the expanded board. And the rest of the four auxiliary relays(Output A, B, C, D) are on the expanded board.
  • Page 16 Relay Status Relay Status: Indicate the states of the relay, which are normally opened and closed. By default, it shows low for normally closed(NC) and high for Normally Open(NO). A094 has four extra relays which can be triggered by some devices such as a smoke sensor to carry our preset actions like setting off alarms or turning on the light.
  • Page 17 Type Type : Determine the type of relay activated when employing door access methods for entry. Disabled : Only activate the local relay. Disabled Web Relay: Only activate the web relay. Web Relay Both: Activate both the local relay and web relay. Typically, the local relay is Both triggered first, followed by the web relay to execute their pre-configured actions.
  • Page 18 Web Relay Action Web Relay Action : Configure the actions to be performed by the web relay upon triggering. Enter the manufacturer-provided URLs for various actions, with up to 50 commands. Web Relay Key: Web Relay Key: The configured DTMF code. When the door is unlocked via the DTMF code, the action command will be sent to the web relay automatically.
  • Page 19 Door Access Schedule Management Door Access Schedule Management A door access schedule lets you decide who can open the door and when. It applies to both individuals and groups, ensuring that users within the schedule can only open the door using the authorized method during designated time periods.
  • Page 20 W e e k l y W e e k l y : Set t he s chedule bas ed on t he week. D a i l y D a i l y : Set t he s chedule bas ed on 24 hours a day. Import and Export Door Access Schedule Import and Export Door Access Schedule You can create door access schedules one by one or in bulk.
  • Page 21 Door Unlock Configuration Door Unlock Configuration Unlock by Public PIN Code Unlock by Public PIN Code The device supports public pin codes for administrators or cleaners to open the door. To set up the public PIN code, go to Access Control > Relay > Public PIN Access Control >...
  • Page 22 Name Name : The name of this user. Unlock by Private PIN Code Unlock by Private PIN Code On the Directory > User > +Add Directory > User > +Add interface, scroll to the Private Private PIN PIN section. Code Code : Set a 2-8 digit PIN code solely for the use of this user.
  • Page 23 Action to Execute Action to Execute : Set the desired actions that occur when the door is opened by swiping the RF card. Email: Send a message to the preconfigured Email Email address. HTTP : When triggered, the HTTP message can be captured and displayed in the HTTP corresponding packets.
  • Page 24 Never: Prohibits door opening. Never Import and Export User Data Import and Export User Data You can import and export the user data on the Directory > User > Import/Export User Directory > User > Import/Export User interface. The files are in TGZ TGZ format.
  • Page 25 Note Note The HTTP format for relay triggering varies depending on whether the device's high secure mode is enabled. Please refer to this how-to guide Opening the Door via HTTP Opening the Door via HTTP Command Command for more information. Unlock by Exit Button Unlock by Exit Button When users need to open the door from inside by pressing the Exit button, you need to set up the...
  • Page 26 Trigger Option Trigger Option: Set the input interface to trigger at low or high electrical level. Action To Execute Action To Execute : Set the desired actions that occur when this Input interface is triggered. Email: Send a message to the preconfigured Email Email address.
  • Page 27 Trigger Option: Trigger Option: Set the input interface to trigger at low or high electrical level. Timeout Alert(Sec) Timeout Alert(Sec) : The alarm will be triggered if the door opening duration exceeds the time. Status: Status: Display the status of the input signal. Action To Execute Action To Execute : Set the desired actions that occur when this Input interface is triggered.

  • Page 28: Tamper Alarm

    Security Security Tamper Alarm Tamper Alarm The tamper alarm function prevents anyone from removing the devices without permission. It will set off the tamper alarm when the device detects a change in its gravity value from the original one. To set it up, navigate to the web System > Security System >...

  • Page 29: Action Url

    You can use the device to send specific HTTP URL commands to the HTTP server for certain actions. These actions will be triggered when the relay status, PIN code, or RF card access changes. Akuvox Action URL: Akuvox Action URL:...
  • Page 30 Event Parameter format Example Http://server Relay Triggered $relay1status ip/relaytrigger=$relay1status Http://server Relay Closed $relay1status ip/relayclose=$relay1status Valid Code $code Http://server ip/validcode=$code Entered Invalid Code $code Http://server ip/invalidcode=$code Entered Valid Card Http://server $card_sn Entered ip/validcard=$card_sn Invalid Card Http://server $card_sn Entered ip/invalidcard=$card_sn Tamper Alarm Http://server $alarm status Triggered...

  • Page 31: High Security Mode

    High Security Mode High Security Mode High security mode is designed to enhance the security. It employs encryption across various facets, including the communication process, door opening commands, password storage methods, and more. Enable High Security Mode on the System > Security > High Security Mode System >...
  • Page 32 4. It is not allowed to import/export configuration files in tgz. format between a device with the high security mode and another one without it. For assistance with file transfer, please contact Akuvox technical support. W eb Interface Automatic Log-out...
  • Page 33 Door Log Door Log The access log displays up to 100,000 access records on applied cards and HTTP commands. Each record includes time and date, user information, card number, and so on. Check the access log on the web Status > Access Log Status >...
  • Page 34 System > Maintenance > System Log interface. Log Level Log Level: Log levels range from 1 to 7. You will be instructed by Akuvox technical staff about the specific log level to be entered for debugging purposes. The default log level is 3.
  • Page 35 Server IP Server IP : Set the remote debug server IP address. Please ask the Akuvox technical team for the server IP address. Server Port Server Port: Set the remote debug server port. PCAP for Debugging PCAP for Debugging PCAP is used to capture the data package going in and out of the devices for debugging and troubleshooting purposes.
  • Page 36 Backup Backup You can import or export encrypted configuration files to your Local PC. Navigate to the web System > Maintenance > Others System > Maintenance > Others interface.

  • Page 37: Firmware Upgrade

    Firmware Upgrade Firmware Upgrade Upgrade the device on the web System > Upgrade System > Upgrade interface. Note Note Firmware files should be in .rom .rom format for upgrade.
  • Page 38 Provisioning Principle Auto-provisioning is a feature used to configure or upgrade devices in batch via third-party servers. DHCP, PNP, TFTP, FTP, and HTTPS are the protocols used by the Akuvox devices to access DHCP, PNP, TFTP, FTP, and HTTPS the URL of the address of the third-party server which stores configuration files and firmware, which will then be used to update the firmware and the corresponding parameters on the device.
  • Page 39 Autop Schedule Autop Schedule Akuvox provides you with different Autop methods that enable the device to perform provisioning for itself according to the schedule. To set it up, go to System > Auto Provisioning > Automatic Autop...
  • Page 40 Mode Mode : Power On: The device will perform Autop every time it boots up. Power On Repeatedly: The device will perform Autop according to the schedule you set up. Repeatedly Power On + Repeatedly: Combine Power On Power On + Repeatedly Power On mode and Repeatedly Repeatedly mode that will enable the device to perform Autop every time it boots up or according to...
  • Page 41 , s uch as 8080) HTTPS: ht t ps ://192.168.0.19/(us e t he default port 443) Akuvox do not provide us er s pecified s erver. Pleas e prepare TFTP/FTP/HTTP/HTTPS s erver by yours elf.
  • Page 42 Integration with Third Party Device Integration via W iegand Integration via W iegand The Wiegand feature enables the Akuvox device to act as a controller or a card reader. To set it up, navigate to the web Device > Wiegand Device > Wiegand interface.
  • Page 43 Integration via HTTP API Integration via HTTP API HTTP API is designed to achieve a network-based integration between the third-party device and the Akuvox device. To set it up, navigate to the web Setting > HTTP API Setting > HTTP API interface.
  • Page 44 Digest: The password encryption method only supports MD5. MD5( Message- Digest Digest Algorithm) In the Authorization field of HTTP request header: WWW- Authenticate: Digest realm="HTTPAPI",qop="auth,auth-int",nonce="xx", opaque="xx". Token: this mode is used by Akuvox developers only. Token Username: Username: Enter the user name when Basic Basic or Digest Digest authorization mode is selected.

  • Page 45: Power Output Control

    Password: Password: Enter the password when Basic Basic or Digest Digest authorization mode is selected. The default password is admin. 1st IP-5th IP 1st IP-5th IP : Enter the IP address of the third-party devices when the Allowlist Allowlist authorization is selected for the integration. Power Output Control Power Output Control The device can serve as a power supply for the external relays.

  • Page 46: Account & Password

    Account & Password Account & Password You can modify the device web password for both the administrator account and the user account. To set it up, go to System > Security > Web Password Modify System > Security > Web Password Modify interface. Click Change Password Change Password to modify the password.
  • Page 47 System Reboot & Reset System Reboot & Reset Reboot Reboot The access controller can be rebooted manually or with a reboot schedule on the web interface. To reboot the system manually Navigate to the web System > Upgrade System > Upgrade interface. To set up the device reboot schedule Navigate to the web System >...
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