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GV-AS1620 Controller User’s Manual Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. AS1620V115-A...
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GeoVision. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate. GeoVision, Inc. makes no expressed or implied warranty of any kind and assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. No liability is assumed for incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of the information or products contained herein.
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Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction GV-AS1620 is a single door controller with three types of interfaces, Wiegand, RS-485 and TCP/IP, to accommodate various readers for entry and exit management. Through its I/O pins, it provides not only basic door operations but also alarm, tamper and fire senor applications, as well as allowing LEDs connected to indicate an access granted and denied.
Introduction 1.4 Overview Figure 1-1 Definition Definition Definition DO 1 Lock DI 1 Door Contact Wiegand A Entry Reader DO 2 Alarm DI 2 Exit Button Wiegand B Exit Reader LED / Beeper for DI 3 RS-485 +/- RS-485 / OSDP DO 3 Fire Contact Access Granted...
Installing on a Network Chapter 2 Installing on a Network Through a network connection, you can access the controller’s Web interface and connect it to access control software for more comprehensive management. There are three ways to set up the controller on network. By default, when the controller is connected to a network with a DHCP server, a dynamic IP address will be assigned to the controller.
2.1 Checking the Dynamic IP Address Follow the steps below to look up the IP address and access the Web interface of the controller. 1. Download and install GV-IP Device Utility from our website. Note: The PC installed with GV-IP Device Utility must be under the same LAN as the controller you wish to configure.
DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) provides another way to access the controller when using a dynamic IP. DDNS assigns a domain name to the controller so that it can always be accessed using the domain name. The controller supports two DDNS services: GeoVision DDNS and DynDNS.org (Dynamic Network Services Inc.).
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2. The DDNS service is provided purely as a favor to you. We hope it simplifies the process of trying to connect an IP video device to the network. GeoVision does not and cannot warrant that the DDNS service will be uninterrupted or error free. Please read Terms of Service carefully before using the service.
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Installing on a Network Figure 2-4 Figure 2-5 2. Type a Hostname and Password based on the requirements noted on the page. 3. Type the characters or numbers shown for word verification, and click Send. 4. When the registration is complete, this page appears. The Hostname is the domain name, consisting of the registered username and “gvdip.com”, e.g.
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The registered username will be invalid when it is not used for three months. For GV-AS1620 firmware V2.00 or later: Optionally, you can type the backup DNS next to Override Primary Domain Name Server under the DHCP Client section to prevent the malfunction of the set DNS.
Web interface. The left menu of the Web interface is divided into three sections: Basic Setting, Advanced Setting and Extended Device. IMPORTANT: The GV-ASManager applications are only available for GV-AS1620 firmware V1.XX or earlier. See 1.2 Firmware and Software Compatibility for details.
3.1 Basic Settings The Basic Settings section covers general system settings, firmware update and user account settings. For details on Network Configuration, refer to Chapter 2 Installing on a Network. 3.1.1 System Setup In the left menu, click Other Configuration. This page appears. Figure 3-2...
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The Web Interface for GV-ASManager Connection 3DES Code 1-3: Stands for Triple DES (Data Encryption Standard). Type up to three ◼ different keys for data encryption. The default 3DES Code1 is 12345678. Device Port: Keeps the default value 4000. Or modify it to match that of GV-ASManager. ◼...
3.1.2 Firmware Update Follow the steps below to update the firmware of the controller. 1. In the left menu, click Firmware Update. This page appears. Figure 3-3 2. Click Browse and select the firmware file. 3. Click Upload. This update process may take 60 seconds to complete. 4.
The Web Interface for GV-ASManager Connection 3.1.3 Security Configuration Follow the steps below to change the login ID and password. 1. In the left menu, click Security Configuration. 2. Modify the login name and password. The password is case sensitive and is limited to alphabets and numbers.
3.2.1 Function Configuration In the left menu, click Function Configuration. This page appears. Figure 3-6...
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The Web Interface for GV-ASManager Connection [ID] Enter the ID number for the controller. This ID is used by GV-ASManager to differentiate among multiple controllers. ID number can only be between 1 and 1000. [Door/Gate A] Select the function type and authentication mode for the use of the door/gate. Function: Define the function of the controller connected to the door/gate which is used ◼...
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You can assign a camera to capture snapshots upon card presented. The captured snapshots will be saved to the built-in flash drive of GV-AS1620 and then transferred to the Access Log on GV-ASManager whenever GV-ASManager resumes connection after it has been disconnected.
3.2.2 Parameter Configuration In the left menu, click Parameter Configuration. This page appears. IMPORTANT: Once connected to GV-AS1620, GV-ASManager will load its parameters to the controller. That means some of the Parameter Settings you have configured here may be overwritten by GV-ASManager later.
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Fire Action Locks or unlocks the door when a fire condition occurs. Otherwise, remains the door’s current state by selecting Unchanged. Alarm Continuous Sets the time (1 to 10 sec.) that the alarm will continuously go off Time before it ends. Relay On Time Sets the time (1 to 600 sec.) that a gate remains open after which the gate will automatically be closed.
The Web Interface for GV-ASManager Connection 3.2.3 Time Configuration In the left menu, click Time Configuration to set up system time, local time and daylight- saving time period. Figure 3-8 [System Local Time] Displays the current data, time and time zone of the controller. [Local Time] Disable: Disable the manual configuration of time and date.
3.2.4 Input Configuration In the left menu, click Input Configuration to define the input devices connected to the controller. Set the input status to either NO (normally open) or NC (normally close). Figure 3-9 3.2.5 Output Configuration In the left menu, click Output Configuration to define the output devices connected to the controller.
The Web Interface for GV-ASManager Connection 3.2.6 Log Viewer In the left menu, click Card Log Viewer to search for the log data. The log entries are only created when the controller is disconnected from GV-ASManager. Only up to 100 log entries of Event Log / Access Log on the Web interface can be retrieved at a time.
RS-485 or network, and then use the Function dropdown list to select the door usage associated with the reader. Figure 3-12 [Protocol] GV: For the following GeoVision readers, select the GV protocol, and then select RS-485, ◼ GV-IP or Mini-FR protocol. Figure 3-13...
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(see Figure 3-14), the reader’s data will be automatically filled in on this page. .GV-Mini FR Panel: Select the Mini-FR protocol. When GV-AS1620 is connected to the GV-ASManager system and a GV-Mini FR Panel is configured as an entrance or exit reader (see Figure 3-14), the Panel’s data will be automatically...
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Note: For the RS-485 interface, connect just one of the following readers to GV-AS1620: GV RS-485 readers, OSDP compliant readers, and GV-QR1352/DES1352 readers. Network readers can be quickly and easily set up on GV-ASManager which automatically retrieves the reader’s MAC address and data: Controller Setup > General tab >...
After installing the controller on the network, you can configure the controller’s settings on the Web interface. The left menu of the Web interface is divided into three sections: Basic Setting, Advanced Setting and Extended Device. Figure 4-1 IMPORTANT: The GV-Cloud Access Control applications are only available for GV-AS1620 firmware V2.00 or later.
4.1 Basic Settings The Basic Settings section covers general system settings, firmware update, and GV-Cloud Access Control connection settings. For details on Network Configuration, refer to Chapter 2 Installing on a Network. 4.1.1 System Setup In the left menu, click Other Configuration. This page appears. Figure 4-2...
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Reboot System: Performs a warm boot of the controller. This operation will keep the ◼ current system configuration. [Configuration Control] Cloud Access Configuration: Clears the database of GV-AS1620. After reconnecting to ◼ GV-Cloud Access Control, the system will automatically synchronize the user and card data from GV-Cloud Access Control to GV-AS1620.
The Web Interface for GV-Cloud Access Control Connection 4.1.3 Security Configuration The Security Configuration page allows GV-AS1620 to connect to GV-Cloud Access Control. Before connecting, you must first create an account on the GV-Cloud Access Control platform. In the left menu, click Security Configuration. This page appears.
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After you have established the connection, add your GV-AS1620 on the GV-Cloud Access Control’s Device List for the central access control. See 4.2.1 Adding a Device in GV-Cloud Access Control User’s Manual. Note: The GV-AS1620 Administrator Account and GV-AS1620 Password are the login ID and password of this Web interface.
The Web Interface for GV-Cloud Access Control Connection 4.2 Advanced Settings Under Advanced Settings, you can configure door settings, turn on alarms, set the device time, edit the input / output functions, and view system logs. Figure 4-4...
Authentication Mode: Select the desired access rules. ◼ Local Unlock Mode: Select the mode to open the door / gate on GV-AS1620. The held-open state cannot be cleared through GV-Cloud Access Control. Local Lock Mode: Select the mode to lock the door / gate on GV-AS1620. The locked state cannot be cleared through GV-Cloud Access Control.
The Web Interface for GV-Cloud Connection 4.2.2 Parameter Configuration In the left menu, click Parameter Configuration. This page appears. Figure 4-6 [Events] Lock Reset Time: Sets the time (1 to 600 sec.) that a door remains open after which the ◼...
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[Alarm] Held Open: This alarm activates whenever the door is held open over the specified time ◼ period. Forced Open: This alarm activates whenever the door is opened by force. ◼ Fire Alarm: This alarm activates whenever fire is detected. ◼...
In the left menu, click Card Configuration to set up access cards / fobs. Figure 4-7 GV-Reader Card Identify: Sets RS-485 readers on GV-AS1620 to read UID (unique ◼ identification) or GID (GeoVision ID) from cards / fobs. To use GeoVision Identification (GID), make sure there are two numbers on your cards / fobs as shown below.
4.2.4 Time Configuration See 3.2.3 Time Configuration for details. 4.2.5 Input Configuration See 3.2.4 Input Configuration for details. 4.2.6 Output Configuration See 3.2.5 Output Configuration for details. 4.2.7 System Log Viewer In the left menu, click System Log Viewer to view the current system status and dump data that can be used by service personnel for analyzing problems.
RS-485 or network, and then use the Output Function dropdown list to specify the door usage associated with the reader. Figure 4-9 [Protocol] GV: For the following GeoVision readers, select this protocol. ◼ GV-RK1352 / R1352 / DFR1352: Select the RS-485 checkbox and type the Serial ...
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ID No. of the reader. Click Submit. The green Connection Status indicates the successful connection between GV-AS1620 and the reader whereas a red status indicates otherwise. Note: When the RS-485 checkbox is not selected, the Extended Reader Configuration page...
GV-AS1620, which will transmit live video and snapshots to the GV-Cloud platform. 4.3.2.1 Connecting GV-Cloud Bridge to GV-AS1620 For entry and exit video monitoring, connect two IP cameras to GV-AS1620 via the GV- Cloud Bridge encoder, as shown below.
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[GV-Cloud Access Control Settings] In addition to the settings described above in Connecting GV-Cloud Bridge to GV-AS1620, the following settings must be completed in order to gain access to the GV-Cloud platform for not only live view / snapshot but also playback. The entire settings can be found in 6.2 Accessing Playback in GV-Cloud Access Control User’s...
For entry and exit video monitoring, connect two IP cameras to the GV-Cloud platform via GV-AS1620, as shown below. For the integration, it is required to add GV-AS1620 as a host on the GV-Cloud platform first. See 6.1.1 Creating a Host on GV-Cloud VMS in GV-Cloud Access Control User’s...
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Figure 4-15 [GV-Cloud Access Control Settings] In addition to the settings described above in Connecting IP Cameras to GV-AS1620, the following settings must be completed in order to gain access to the GV-Cloud platform for live view and snapshots. The entire settings can be found in 6.1 Receiving Snapshots and Live Streaming in GV-Cloud Access Control User’s...
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The Web Interface for GV-Cloud Access Control Connection Note: Before connecting a local IP camera to GV-AS1620, make sure to set the camera’s resolution to 720P or below, and limit the total bit rate of all cameras to 10 Mbps or less.
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Q1: GV-ASManager cannot connect to the controller over the Internet. The issue can be caused by a number of factors, including IP address conflict, incorrect connection settings, and network failure. Follow the steps below to assign a fixed IP to the GV-ASManager and the controller, respectively.
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Troubleshooting 5. In the IP address fields, give the controller an IP address that is NOT used by another device under the LAN, e.g. 192.168.X.XXX. Figure 5-2 6. On the GV-ASManager, type the following settings: Controller ID: 1 Network: TCP/IP IP: 192.168.X.XXX Port: 4000 User: admin...
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Q2: The connection established between the GV-ASManager and the controller is interrupted. This may be due to IP address conflict. Follow these steps to troubleshoot the problem: 1. Disconnect the hub or switch, which connects to both the GV-ASManager and the controller, from the network.
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Troubleshooting Q3: GV-ASManager cannot receive card messages but the reader accepts the card when the connection between the GV-ASManager and GV-AS1620 is well established. It may be due to memory failure in the controller. Reset the controller module to factory settings.
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