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ECKey EK6 Nstallation And Operation Manual

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CONTENTS
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Installing ECKey Readers.......................................................................................... 2
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Enrolling a User....................................................................................................... 3
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Triggering the Reader.................................................................................................. 3
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Bluetooth Modes and Hidden Phones............................................................................ 4
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PC Management Software.......................................................................................... 4
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PC Management Software Settings................................................................................. 5
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Configuring an EK6 Reader ....................................................................................... 6
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Configuring an EK7 Reader....................................................................................... 11
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Troubleshooting ECKey Readers................................................................................. 12
10. Range Tuning........................................................................................................... 13
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Common ECKey Status Light Patterns........................................................................... 14
12. Technical Specifications.............................................................................................. 15
This guide provides detailed information related to the installation and operation of ECKey EK6 and
EK7 readers. This guide is applicable to readers with firmware version 4.3.0 and the PC Management
Software v5.0. For guides and information on older versions of ECKey readers, firmware, and software
please contact Support@ECKey.com.
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Common ECKey Status Light Patterns………………………………………………………………… 14 12. Technical Specifications………………………………….……………………………………………… 15 This guide provides detailed information related to the installation and operation of ECKey EK6 and EK7 readers. This guide is applicable to readers with firmware version 4.3.0 and the PC Management Software v5.0.

  • Page 2: Installing Eckey Readers

    Mount housing over backplate and replace screw. • EK6 and EK7 readers have unique features. Carefully review the table below for correct wiring. • ECKey readers are not weather-proof so use caution when choosing a mounting location. • Make sure you have a back-up, like a key, in case power is lost to the reader or phone.

  • Page 3: Enrolling A User

    In these cases, you would need to re-enable discoverable mode for each trigger of the reader. Note: To make iPhones discoverable you must be in the Bluetooth settings page or use the ECKey Unlock App for iPhones. iPhones will not be discoverable on the home screen or when sleeping.

  • Page 4: Bluetooth Modes And Hidden Phones

    Windows Updates or can be manually downloaded from http://www.ECKey.com/download/. Launch the PC Management Software. At the ECKey Connection Window, select the radio button for ‘Connect Via Cable or Bluetooth COM Port.’ If necessary, click the Detect or Refresh buttons to update the active COM ports.

  • Page 5: Pc Management Software Settings

    Offline mode can be used to configure a reader and save those settings even when there is no reader present. When you do connect to an ECKey reader, you can easily open those settings and apply them to the reader.

  • Page 6: Configuring An Ek6 Reader

    Reader Name – Name of connected reader. Application – Defines the type of application the reader is being configured for. The EK6 offers only ‘Card Reader’. Relay Type – Defines the Wiegand output format that will be sent to the access control system on trigger.
  • Page 7 – the reader will then send a PIN request to the user. When the correct PIN is entered, the EK6 would output the virtual card number for the user and the EK7 would activate the relay.
  • Page 8 Force Pairing on PIN Change – When checked, this will require phones to re-pair each time the PIN has changed. If not checked but the PIN has changed since the phone was last paired, the ECKey reader and phone will remain paired.
  • Page 9 Status light will begin blinking blue and red. Delete – Deletes selected user from ECKey reader. Blacklist Phone/Whitelist Phone – Blacklist will block the selected user from triggering the ECKey reader. Whitelist is the opposite and will allow the selected user to again trigger the reader.
  • Page 10 ECKey Installation and Operation Guide Configuring an EK6 Reader (cont’d) Audit Tab Provides information on the last 1500 events on the reader. Clicking on any header will sort and group the events by the chosen field. Also, double-clicking on a particular event will allow you to Blacklist the associated user/device. This is useful if you have a device in range of the reader that consistently interferes with the reader’s normal operation.

  • Page 11: Configuring An Ek7 Reader

    ECKey Installation and Operation Guide Refresh – Updates information on this tab. Get Clock – Retrieves current time from the reader. Set Clock – Sets reader time to match time from connected PC. Unlock/Lock – Manually trigger the reader (EK7 only).

  • Page 12: Troubleshooting Eckey Readers

    The ECKey reader is probably not getting sufficient power. Check wiring and power supply. If your reader is the EK6 model, be aware that your access control system can control the ECKey reader’s status light and therefore may display unexpected status light patterns.

  • Page 13: Range Tuning

    Initiate the pairing process with phone less than 12 inches from reader. c. When you are about to enter the PIN, step back from the ECKey reader to the desired trigger range distance. Enter the PIN to complete the pairing process – Keep the phone at this distance until the pairing process is finished and the reader is triggered and status light returns to solid red.

  • Page 14: Common Eckey Status Light Patterns

    Common ECKey Status Light Patterns Note: The status lights on the EK6 can be controlled by an access control system via the purple wire. If you are using this wiring option in your installation, be aware that the below table may not be accurate regarding the status light colors.

  • Page 15: Technical Specifications

    Status light control (EK6), door sensor (EK7), external trigger (EK6 & EK7), admin button (EK6 & EK7) Outputs Wiegand 26 or 48 bit (EK6) or NC, NO dry contact relay (EK7) Relay 750mA @ 24v, latching or pulse. 0.1 to 60 secs (EK7)

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