Andover Continuum CyberStation

Guide to Version 1.74 Support

for NetController II and ACX 57xx Controller
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Title: Guide to Version 1.74 Support for NetController II and ACX 57xx

CyberStation Version 1.74

Date: September, 2007

TAC part number: 30-3001-1001

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to change without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by TAC. TAC, as-
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 Contents

About this Manual ................................................................. 5

Whats in this Manual ................................................................. 5
Related Documentation .............................................................. 6
Symbols ........................................................................................ 6

Chapter 1 Introducing Version 1.74 Service Pack 2 ........................... 7

Whats in Version 1.74 Service Pack 2? ..................................... 7
What Has and Hasnt Changed in CyberStation? ..................... 8
Creating a NetController II or ACX 57xx ......................... 8
Commissioning the Controller .................................... 9
CyberStation User Documentation ................................... 9

Chapter 2 Overview of NetController II ................................................ 11

What Is NetController II? ........................................................... 11
NetController II Features .................................................. 12
Embedded Web Server Pages for Commissioning ..... 12
Comm Ports .................................................................. 13
Ethernet Port ............................................................... 13
NetController II User Documentation ....................................... 14
Important Things to Know about NetController II Manual 15

Chapter 3 Overview of ACX 57xx Series Controller ............................ 17

What Is ACX 57xx? ..................................................................... 17
ACX 57xx Features ............................................................ 18

A Guide to Version 1.74 Support for NetController II and ACX 57xx 3

Contents

Embedded Web Server Pages for Commissioning ..... 19

Comm Port and Service Port ...................................... 19
Ethernet Port ............................................................... 19
ACX 57xx Controller User Documentation ............................... 20
Important Things to Know about ACX 57xx Manual ...... 21

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 About this Manual

Whats in this Manual

This document describes CyberStation Version 1.74, Sevice Pack 2,
which provides support for the newer Andover Continuum
NetController II (CX 9680) and the ACX 57xx series controller (ACX
5720 and 5740). It serves as a simple roadmap for the support of these
controllers. It provides a brief description of what has changed and
hasnt changed in CyberStation, as well as a brief description of, and
references to, NetController II and ACX 57xx features and their user
documentation.

This document includes the following chapters:

z Introducing Version 1.74 Service Pack 2

z Overview of NetController II
z Overview of ACX 57xx Series Controller

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About this Manual

Related Documentation
For additional or related information, refer to these documents.

Document Document
Number
NetController II Operation & Technical Reference Guide 30-3001-995
ACX 57xx Series Controller Operation & Technical Reference 30-3001-999
Guide
NetController II Installation Instructions 30-3001-994
ACX 57xx Series Controller Installation Instructions 30-3001-998

Symbols
The Notes, Warnings, and Cautions used in this manual are listed
below.

Note: Contains additional information of interest to the user.

CAUTION or WARNING
Type of hazard
How to avoid hazard.
Failure to observe this precaution can result in injury or equipment
damage.

DANGER
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
How to avoid hazard.
Failure to observe these instructions will result in death or serious
injury.

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 Chapter 1
Introducing Version 1.74
Service Pack 2

Whats in Version 1.74 Service Pack 2?

Version 1.74 Service Pack 2 (SP2) provides you, CyberStation Version
1.74 users, with support for TACs newer Andover Continuum
controllers:

z NetController II (CX 9680) - A redesigned, more powerful, more

versatile version of the previous-generation NetControllers (CX
990x, CX 994x, and CX 920x).
z ACX 57xx (5720 and 5740) - The newest generation of TAC access
controllers. Designed to replace the ACX 780/781 access controllers,
the ACX 57xx is a powerful Ethernet device (rather than an Infinet
device). It allows you to connect to card readers, keypads, door
inputs and outputs, alarms, and to monitor tamper switches located
on cabinet doors and walls.

The NetController II and the ACX 57xx controllers were released to

coincide with the release of a major new version of CyberStation:
Version 1.8. This service pack allows you to integrate these new
controllers into your Andover Continuum building control system,
running CyberStation Version 1.74.

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Chapter 1: Introducing Version 1.74 Service Pack 2

What Has and Hasnt Changed in CyberStation?

The only update in CyberStation Version 1.74 SP2, to support
NetController II and ACX 57xx, allows you to create these Ethernet-
level controller objects in your Andover Continuum system.

Creating a NetController II or ACX 57xx

To create a NetController II or ACX 57xx:

1. In Continuum Explorer, create a new InfinityController object on

the appropriate network. (See CyberStation online help for
instructions.)

2. If you want to create a NetController II: From the General tab of

the InfinityController editor, select 9680 from the Controller
Type dropdown menu.

If you want to create an ACX 5720 or 5740: Select 5720 or 5740.

3. Enter the appropriate ACCNetID.

4. On the General tab and the Network tab, enter the appropriate
network settings.

5. Click Apply.

6. Verify that the controller is online.

7. Teach the controller.

Note: The Network Security checkbox on the General tab is

unselectable because it is a Version 1.8 feature that provides
encrypted, secure communication for users connected to a
NetController II.

For more information on configuring controllers, please see the

CyberStation online help.

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Commissioning the Controller

In order for CyberStation to communicate with a NetController II and

ACX 57xx, and in order for these controllers to operate on an IP
network, the controllers network address information must be entered.
This operation is called commissioning.

The NetController II and ACX 57xx provide powerful Web Server

pages, embedded in the controller, that allow you to perform all
commissioning tasks. You connect to, and launch, the controller web
pages using a Web browser. You no longer need to use the
HyperTerminal emulation program.

For more information on controller commissioning, please see

Chapter 2, Chapter 3, the NetController II Operation and Technical
Reference Guide, 30-3001-995, and the ACX 57xx Series Controller
Operation and Technical Reference Guide, 30-3001-999.

CyberStation User Documentation

With the exception of this guide to Version 1.74 SP2, the
documentation you received with Version CyberStation 1.74 remains
the same:

z Version 1.74 online help

z Andover Continuum CyberStation Configurators Guide
z CyberStation Installation Guide for Version 1.74
z Other user guides (PDF files) delivered on your original 1.74
CyberStation software

Note: For a more detailed description of NetController II and ACX

57xx documentation, please see Chapter 2 and Chapter 3.

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Chapter 1: Introducing Version 1.74 Service Pack 2

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 Chapter 2
Overview of NetController II

This chapter provides an overview of the NetController II and its user

documentation. It also specifies which features related to NetController
II are supported and not supported in this Version 1.74 Service Pack 2.

What Is NetController II?

The NetController II consists of one model: CX 9680. The NetController
II is a redesigned version of the previous-generation Andover
Continuum NetController. The NetController II has a more powerful
CPU, more memory, and many new features. It is totally compatible
with the NetController and is suited for new and existing sites, for
expansion or direct replacement.

The NetController II replaces the following model NetController

models:

z CX990x
z CX994x
z CX920x

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Chapter 2: Overview of NetController II

NetController II Features
The following list summarizes the features of the NetController II
series:

z Real time clock

z 12 MB of RAM used for application and run-time data
z 48 MB of RAM used for personnel records
z Support for 218,000 to 480,000 personnel records depending on the
number of areas that the NetController II is servicing
z Internal battery backup Backs up Personnel records and other
RAM data for a minimum of 7 days.
z Flash Memory Database objects saved into flash memory during
backup.
z Four comm ports with increased capabilities compared with the
previous-generation NetController.
z Input power options:
Andover Continuum UPS and Non-UPS power supplies
Third-party 12-28 VDC or 24 VAC power supply
z Embedded Web Server pages for commissioning the
NetController II
You do not need to use the HyperTerminal Emulation Program
z Support for up to 32 I/O Modules
z Support for up to 254 Infinet controllers
z Compatibility with CyberStation Version 1.74 (and higher)
software.
z Optional internal modem

Embedded Web Server Pages for Commissioning

The NetController II uses embedded Web Server pages to allow the

controller to communicate with CyberStation software. This operation
is called commissioning.

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Comm Ports

The NetController II provides connections to four comm ports

(communication ports) that provide the following connection protocols:

z RS-232
z RS-485
z LBus Comm1 provides an LBus connection using the
LA-1Converter. Comm 4 provides a direct LBus connection.
z Service port
z Wireless Adapter
z Internal modem (optional)

In order for a comm port to support a device to which it is connected, it

must be configured for that device in CyberStation software using a
comm port mode. The following comm port modes are available:

z Autoset (default)
z Infinet
z LBus
z Printer
z PPP
z Wireless
z Raw Port
z XDriver

Ethernet Port

The NetController II can be connected to workstations and other

NetControllers via a 10/100 MB Ethernet port. these connections are
accomplished using a 10/100 MB BASE-T (RJ-45) connector.

The NetController II supports all existing Andover Continuum I/O

modules. It can support up to 32 I/O modules, which are configured
using CyberStation software.

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Chapter 2: Overview of NetController II

The LON I/O Bus can be configured as one of the following serial
interfaces:

z RS-485 (ACC-LON)
z FTT-10A
For complete information see the NetController II documentation.

NetController II User Documentation

Documentation for NetController II comprises the following:

z NetController II Installation Instructions, 30-3001-994 - This

document, shipped in the box with your controller, provides
physical dimensions, mounting and wiring instructions, power
connections, battery backup connections, I/O module connections,
Ethernet and comm port connections, specifications, and regulatory
notices.
z NetController II Operation and Technical Reference Guide,
30-3001-995 - This guide presents instructions for the operation of
the NetController II (model 9680). It presents an overview of the
NetController II, including feature comparisons with previous-
generation NetControllers.

This guide also presents extensive information on installation,

power/signal connections, comm port connections, support for
wireless communication, product specifications, embedded
controller commissioning web pages, a procedure for NetController-
to-NetController II conversion, and so on
z Online help topics - Online help pages describing the controller
commissioning Web Server pages embedded in the NetController
II. You launch these help topics in your Internet browser via Help
buttons on the embedded web pages.
z NetController II product data sheet

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Important Things to Know about NetController II Manual

The NetController II Operation and Technical Reference Guide, 30-
3001-995, mentions controller model CX 9681. Please ignore references
to the 9681. There is only one NetController II model, the CX 9680.

This manual also may describe some features that are not supported in
your CyberStation Version 1.74 SP2:

z Network security - Encrypted, secure data communication, also

known as network security. Please ignore references to this
feature as well as references to the Andover Continuum Network
Security Configuration Guide.
z CyberStation Version 1.8 features - New features introduced in
Version 1.8 that support the NetController II. These include Area
Lockdown, Global Condition Level, Default Clearance Level,
support for HID Corp. 100 access cards, FIPS/PIV access cards,
FIPS, second credential, and TCP Transport Type. Please
ignore references to these Version 1.8 features.
z Auto redistribution on cool-start

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Chapter 2: Overview of NetController II

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 Chapter 3
Overview of ACX 57xx
Series Controller

This chapter provides an overview of the ACX 57xx series controller

and its user documentation. It also specifies which features related to
the ACX 57xx are supported and not supported in this Version 1.74
Service Pack 2.

What Is ACX 57xx?

The ACX 57xx series controller (ACX 5720 and 5740) is the next
generation of TAC access controllers. It is designed to replace the ACX
780/781 series of access controllers.

ACX access controllers allow you to connect to card readers, keypads,

door inputs and outputs, alarms, and to monitor tamper switches
located on the cabinet doors and walls.

Unlike the ACX 780/781, the ACX 57xx series is an Ethernet device
rather than an Infinet device. The new ACX controller is also
compatible with the NetController II and its enhanced features.

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Chapter 3: Overview of ACX 57xx Series Controller

Here are some basic facts about the ACX 5720 and 5740:

Model Doors Card Reader/ Universal Form C Relay

Keypads Inputs Outputs
5720 2 Enter/Exit, 4 6 2
up to 4 Enter
Only*
5740 4 Enter/Exit, 8 12 4
up to 8 Enter
Only*

ACX 57xx Features

The following list summarizes the features of the ACX 57xx series:

z Real time clock.

z 12 MB of RAM used for application and run-time data.
z 48 MB of RAM used for personnel records
z Support for up to 480,000 personnel records.
z Internal battery backup backs up personnel records and other
RAM data for a minimum of 7 days.
z Flash Memory database objects saved into flash memory during
backup.
z 12-28 VDC or 24 VAC input power options.
z Cabinet tamper input.
z One RS-485 comm port
z Service port connects to RoamIO2.
z 6 (5720 models) or 12 (5740 models) Universal Inputs that can be
configured as supervised or general purpose inputs.
z 4 (5720 models) or 8 (5740 models) Card Reader or Keypad inputs.
z 2 (5720 models) or 4 (5740 models) Form C Relay Digital Outputs
with a manual relay override switch.
z Expansion interface to add up to 2 (xP) Expansion modules and 1
Display module allows you to configure additional inputs and
outputs as required.

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z Embedded Web Server pages for commissioning the ACX 57xx

series controller.
You do not need to use the HyperTerminal Emulation program
z Compatibility with CyberStation version 1.74 (and higher)
software.

Embedded Web Server Pages for Commissioning

The ACX 57xx controller uses embedded Web Server pages to allow the
controller to communicate with CyberStation software. This operation
is called commissioning.

Comm Port and Service Port

The ACX 57xx controller provides a connection to:

z One Comm Port (RS-485)

z One Service Port (RoamIO2).

In order for a comm port to support a device to which it is connected, it

must be configured for that device in CyberStation software using a
comm port mode. The following comm port modes are available:

z Autoset (default)
z XDriver

Ethernet Port

The ACX 57xx controller can be connected to workstations and other

controllers via a 10/100 MB Ethernet port. These connections are
accomplished using a 10/100 MB BASE-T (RJ-45) connector.

Note: The ACX 57xx controller only supports connections on an

Ethernet network (IEEE 802.3). The controller does not support
Token Ring (IEEE 802.5) or FDDI (Fiber Optic).

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Chapter 3: Overview of ACX 57xx Series Controller

ACX 57xx Controller User Documentation

Documentation for NetController II comprises the following:

z ACX 57xx Series Controller Installation Instructions, 30-

3001-998 - This document, shipped in the box with your controller,
provides physical dimensions, mounting and wiring instructions,
power connections, battery backup connections, I/O connections,
universal input connections, card reader/keypad connections, form
C digital output connections, Ethernet and comm port connections,
specifications, and regulatory notices.
z ACX 57xx Series Controller Operation and Technical
Reference Guide, 30-3001-995 - This manual presents an
overview of the ACX 57xx access-control controller, including
feature comparisons with the previous-generation ACX 78x
controllers.

It also presents extensive information on installation, power/signal

connections, comm port connections, input/output card-reader
connections, support for wireless communication, product
specifications, embedded controller commissioning web pages, and
so on.
z Online help topics - Online help pages describing the controller
commissioning Web Server pages embedded in the ACX 57xx. You
launch these help topics in your Internet browser via Help buttons
on the embedded web pages.
z ACX 57xx series controller product data sheet

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Important Things to Know about ACX 57xx Manual

The ACX 57xx Series Controller Operation and Technical Reference
Guide, 30-3001-999, mentions controller models ACX 5721 and 5741.
Please ignore references to the 5721 and 5741. There are only two
models, the 5720 and 5740.

This manual also describes some features that are not available in your
CyberStation Version 1.74 SP2:

z Network security - Encrypted, secure data communication, also

known as network security. Please ignore references to this
feature as well as references to the Andover Continuum Network
Security Configuration Guide.
z CyberStation Version 1.8 features- New features introduced in
Version 1.8 that support the ACX 57xx. These include Area
Lockdown, Global Condition Level, Default Clearance Level,
support for HID Corp. 100 access cards, FIPS/PIV access cards,
FIPS, second credential, and TCP Transport Type. Please
ignore references to these Version 1.8 features.
z Auto redistribution on cool-start

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