A3 Vandal Resistant - Getting Started Guide
ABOUT
The A3 Vandal Resist Door Controller with RFID is a compact, standalone programmable access control system that provides proximity access for up to 600 users.
SPECIFICATIONS
ADV Advanced Features
Guides, programming instructions and wiring diagrams for the A3 Vandal Resist advanced features can be found at: www.codelockssupport.com
Clients
Compatible With 13.56MHz MIFARE® (ISO14443 Type A) & 125KHz
Client IDs 598 Standard Clients: (Code and/or Card) 2 Panic Clients
Operation Voltage 12-28V DC
Idle Current 65mA
Working Current 100mA
Max. Output Load 2A
Relay Output Time 1-99s (5s default)
Inputs/Outputs Relay, Push-to-Exit, Alarm, Door Contact, Wiegand Input, Wiegand Output
Wiegand Input/Output: 26-37 bits (26 bits default)
PIN Output: 4 bits, 8 bits (ASCII), 10 Digits
Virtual Number (4 bits default)
Read Range 60mm (23/8”)
Environment Rating IP66
Temperature -40°C ~ 60°C (-40°F ~ 140°F)
Humidity 10%RH ~ 98%RH
INSTALLATION
BOX CONTENTS
Description | Quantity |
A3 Vandal Resist Standalone Door Controller | 1 |
Master Programming Cards Master Add Card (1) Master Delete Card (1) | 2 |
Allen Key | 1 |
Self-Tapping Screws | 2 |
Wall Plugs 1 | 2 |
1N4004 Diode | 1 |
1 Use appropriate fixings for your application. Wall plugs supplied may not be suitable for all applications.
INSTALL
1. Remove back cover from the unit by removing the bottom screws
2. Drill two fixing holes1 and a cable passage hole
3. Fix back cover to the wall
4. Thread cable through back cover into cable passage hole
5. Reattach unit to the back cover
WIRING
Colour | Function | Notes |
Red | AC/DC | 12-28V AC/DC Regulated Power Supply |
Grey & Black | AC/DC | 12-28V AC/DC Regulated Power Supply |
Black | GND | Ground |
Blue | NO | Normally Open Relay Output |
White & Black | COM | Common Connection for Relay Output |
Green & Black | NC | Normally Closed Relay Output |
Yellow | OPEN | Request to Exit |
Wiegand Wiring (Wiegand Reader or Controller)
Colour | Function | Notes |
Green | D0 | Wiegand Input/Output Data 0 |
White | D1 | Wiegand Input/Output Data 1 |
Advanced I/O Features
Colour | Function | Notes |
Grey | Alarm Output | Negative Contact for Alarm |
Brown | Door Contact | Door Contact Input (NC) |
Brown & Black | Doorbell A | Doorbell Contact |
Yellow & Black | Doorbell B | Doorbell Contact |
Note: Install a 1N4004 or equivalent diode when using a common power supply. See reverse for wiring diagram.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
When first powered, the unit will be in Standalone/Controller Mode; the unit acts as both controller and reader, and will allow both Card Clients and Code Clients to be programmed. The pre-registered
Master Programming Cards can be used to quickly add (and delete) new Card Clients. For further programming, the keypad can be used.
GENERAL OPERATION
Unlock/Open Door | Present a valid Card Client to the unit or enter a valid Code Client followed by a # Example: 5 7 4 2 # The LED will turn green and a single beep will sound to indicate acceptance |
Silence Alarm | Present a valid Code or Card Client, or enter the Master Code to silence the alarm |
Exit Programming Mode | To exit Programming Mode at any time, press the * button until you see a solid red light. |
CHANGE THE MASTER CODE
Note: The Master Code is 6 digits in length. Default Master Code is 123456.
Enter Programming Mode | * Master Code # |
Enter New Master Code | 0 New Master Code # New Master Code # |
Exit Programming Mode | * |
ADD CARD CLIENTS
New Card Clients can be added via the keypad or using the Master Add Card.
Enter Programming Mode | * Master Code # |
Add a Card Client Unit will assign the Card Client to the next available ID. | 1 Present Card Multiple Card Clients may be added by presenting them consecutively before exiting Programming Mode. |
| OR | |
Add a Card Client to Specific ID Unit will assign the Card Client to the specified ID (1-598). | 1 Specific Client ID # Present Card |
Exit Programming Mode | * |
The Master Add Card can be used to add new Card Clients directly, without using the keypad. Using this method, the new Card Client will be assigned to the next available ID.
Add a Card Client via Master Add Card | 1. Present Master Add Card 2. Present new Card Client (repeat as required) 3. Present Master Add Card to end |
ADD CODE CLIENTS
New Code Clients can be added via the keypad.
Note: Code Clients may be 4-6 digits long. The code 8 8 8 8 is reserved and cannot be used.
Enter Programming Mode | * Master Code # |
Add a Code Client The Code Client will be assigned to the next available ID. Multiple Code Clients may be added sequentially. | Single Client 1 Enter New Code # Multiple Clients 1 Enter New Code # Enter New Code # Enter New Code # (repeat as required) |
| OR | |
Add a Code Client to Specific ID Unit will assign the Code Client to the specified ID (1-598). | 1 Specific Client ID (1-598) # Enter New Code # |
Exit Programming Mode | * |
ADD PANIC CLIENTS
A Panic Client allows access and will trigger an alarm if connected.
| Enter Programming Mode | * Master Code # |
Add a Panic Card | 1 Client ID (599 or 600) # Present Card |
OR | |
Add a Panic Code | 1 Client ID (599 or 600) # Enter New Code # |
Exit Programming Mode | * |
DELETE CARD CLIENTS
Existing Card Clients can be deleted via the keypad, or using the Master Delete Card.
Enter Programming Mode | * Master Code # |
Delete a Card Client Presented Card Client will be deleted. Multiple Card Clients may be deleted sequentially. | Single Client 2 Present Card Multiple Clients 2 Present Card - Present Card - Present Card (repeat as required) |
| OR | |
Delete a Card Client by Specific ID Unit will delete the Card Client at the specified ID (1-598). | 2 Specific Client ID # |
| OR | |
Delete all Clients Unit will delete all Card and Code Clients. | 2 Master Code # |
* |
The Master Delete Card can delete Card Clients directly. The Card Client to be deleted must be present.
Delete a Card Client via Master Delete Card | 1. Present Master Delete Card 2. Present Card Client (repeat as required) 3. Present Master Delete Card to end |
DELETE CODE CLIENTS
Existing Code Clients can be deleted via the keypad.
Enter Programming Mode | * Master Code # |
Delete a Code Client Code Client entered will be deleted. Multiple Code Clients may be deleted sequentially. | Single Client 2 Enter Code # Multiple Clients 2 Enter Code # Enter Code # Enter Code # (repeat as required) |
OR | |
Delete a Code Client by Specific ID Unit will delete the Code Client at the specified ID. | 2 Specific Client ID # |
Delete all Clients Unit will delete all Card and Code Clients. | 2 Master Code # |
Exit Programming Mode | * |
DELETE PANIC CLIENTS
Existing Panic Card and Code Clients can be deleted via the keypad.
Enter Programming Mode | * Master Code # |
Delete a Panic Card | 2 Panic Client ID (599 or 600) # |
| OR | |
Delete a Panic Code | 2 Panic Client ID (599 or 600) # |
Exit Programming Mode | * |
CHANGE A USER’S CODE
This can be done when the unit is not in programming mode.
Change Code by Specific Client ID | * Specific Client ID (1-598) # Enter Old Code # Enter New Code # Repeat New Code # |
RELAY CONFIGURATION
Pulse Mode is enabled by default, with a re-lock time of 5 seconds.
Enter Programming Mode | * Master Code # |
Pulse Mode Adjustable re-lock time can be set between 1-99s (Default 5s) | 3 <1-99> # |
| OR | |
Latch Mode Enables passage function | 3 0 # |
Exit Programming Mode | * |
DOOR DETECTION
Door detection is disabled by default. When enabled and a door contact is fitted, an alarm will sound if the door is left open for one or
more minutes. Should the door be forced open, or if the door has not closed, the alarm will sound. The alarm will automatically silence after one minute or if a valid Code or Card Client is presented.
Enter Programming Mode | * Master Code # |
Disable Door Detection (Default) | 5 0 # |
OR | |
Enable Door Detection | 5 1 # |
Exit Programming Mode | * |
PENALTY TIME
Presenting an incorrect Code or Card Client 10 times will incur a 30 second time delay before any further use is possible.
Enter Programming Mode | * Master Code # |
Disable Penalty Penalty is disabled by default | 6 0 # |
| OR | |
Enable Penalty (30s, no alarm) | 6 1 # |
OR | |
Enable Penalty (30s, with alarm) Note: A valid Code or Card Client will silence the alarm. | 6 2 # |
Exit Programming Mode |
VISUAL/AUDIBLE FEEDBACK
Enter Programming Mode | * Master Code # |
Sounder | |
Disable | 7 0 # |
Enable (Default) | 7 1 # |
LED | |
Disable | 7 2 # |
Enable (Default) | 7 3 # |
Backlight | |
Disable | 7 4 # |
Enable (Default) | 7 5 # |
Exit Programming Mode | * |
RESET
Reset & reassign Master Programming Cards Note: You will require two compatible cards to assign the Master Add Card and Master Delete Card Note: Does not clear Code/Card Clients (See Delete Code/Card Clients for details on how to remove Code/ Card Clients) | 1. Disconnect power source 2. Press and hold push-to-exit button 3. Reconnect power source (two beeps and LED turns yellow) 4. Release push-to-exit button 5. Present each card in turn; a) First card presented will become the Master Add Card b) Second card presented will become the Master Delete Card 6. LED will burn red to indicate end of reset process |
INDICATIONS
Description | LED | Sounder |
Standby | Red, continuous | No sound |
Enter Programming Mode | Red, flashing | Single beep |
Programming Mode Active | Light green, continuous | Single beep |
Operation Error | None | Three beeps |
Exit Programming Mode | Red, continuous | Single beep |
Access Granted | Bright green | Single beep |
Alarm | Red, rapid flashing | Alarm |
WIRING DIAGRAM
STANDALONE MODE
Additional wiring diagrams for advanced access modes can be found online at www.codelockssupport.com.
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