SY-11

Stand-alone Magnetic Reader

Product Manual

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Synel MLL Payway Ltd.

Manual 11/4/14. Catalog no. 650503, Document no. SY11-222-02
This document has been prepared for version A of the SY11 magnetic reader.
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this manual, Synel MLL Payway Ltd. assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Nei-
ther is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained
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SY-11 Introduction

Introduction
The SY-11 magnetic reader access unit is one of the compact access control -
unit series manufactured by Synel.
The SY-11 is a stand-alone or with a master controller connected with upto
other 16 terminals such as Access II/III. It was developed as a compact, easy-
to-use magnetic/bar-code terminal, granting access to secure areas. The SY-
11 works with various unit settings, according to a predefined security level.
This device, made of strong ABS plastic can be installed anywhere.
Defining parameters in SY-11 is simple while maximum security is enabled
by using the set-up 8 digit code (the default number is 12345678) greatly
improving security.
In stand alone mode SY-11 grants secure access for aproximately 285 card
holders, stored in an authorized list within the terminal. This list is created
and edited on the unit’s compact keyboard, eliminating the need of connect-
ing to a computer.

SY-11 Apparatus
The magnetic/bar-code reader access unit may be mounted on a wall. The
enclosures include a PC board assembly.
Over and above operating as an access terminal, the SY-11 terminal has addi-
tional circuitry for storing card-holder data. Operating power for the unit is
obtained from a wall adapter.

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Installation
General
The SY-11 magnetic unit can be installed in any building. The back panel of
the unit serves as an installation template. Mounting screws and plugs are
also provided. The following guidelines are to be used when installing:
The installation location selected should be as far as possible from electrical
power source reference such as power equipment, computers, motors, pumps,
etc.
Use a power adaptor dedicated to the magnetic reader access unit. Make sure
the adapter carries a safety recognition marking such as UL, CSA or CE.

Mounting SY-11
The SY-11 unit may be installed in any building.
For user’s convenience a mounting instructions leaflet is in the SY11 packag-
ing kit.
Mounting base first
1. Open the back of the unit.
2. Press-to-break both mounting holes (See back panel drawing) and the
terminal blocks.
3. Drill as per mounting template instruction.
4. Thread the cable terminal blocks connection cable (see back panel
drawing) or use the nock down option-mounting template instructions.
5. Mount the base to the wall using the long screws.
6. Close the cover unit using the designated notches and the short screws
(See front panel drawing).
7. Place stickers A and B as marked in the front panel drawing.

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Front panel Back panel

A B
Mounting
holes

Threading comm.
cable (RJ45/Ter-
Cover minal block)
notches (Option 1)

Knock-down notch for threading

comm. cable (Option 2)

Connect wires
There are 12 connecting wires (The packaging contains a note on wiring
code).
Detachable Plug-in Terminal Block - P2
Pin Signal Description
P2.1 Common Relay
P2.2 SEN1.1 2 - Sensor input AC/DC, dry contact
P2.3 N.C Relay - Normally closed
P2.4 SEN1.2 *
P2.5 N.O Relay - Normally open
P2.6 BL2 Bell

* When JP9 is [1-2] [3-4] ON, SEN 1.2 = GND

When JP9 is [2-3] ON, SEN 1.2, SEN 1.1 = Sensor AC

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Detachable Plug-in Terminal Block - P3

Pin Signal Description
P3.1 BL1 Bell (1)
P3.2 12V
P3.3 Alarm
P3.4 Ground
P3.5 TX Transmit Data (RS-232)
P3.6 RX Receive Data (RS-232)
P3.7 -TXRX RS-485
P3.8 +TXRX RS-485

Operation
The SY-11 divides its tasks into three categories:
1. Management of Access Cards (authorized personnel)
2. Management of System Tasks
3. Management of System Tools
All definitions of Management modes are listed in the table below.
There are signal for all activities (either a beep sound or a lit led).
The codes in the table below can be used only after completing set-up mode:
Step 1: Press 3 times simultaneously on funcion keys 1 & 2 (each time
will be followed by a short beep and an orange led will be lit).
Step 2: Enter the 8 digit master code (the default number is 12345678).
Then insert the relevant set-up code.

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Management of Access Cards

Parameter Set-up Function Comments Default
Code
Input Operation 30 0 Door open request button Open the door Door open
Mode 1 Door Sensor active alarm request button
Sensor Type 31 0 N.O N.C
1 N.C
Sensor Door 32 000-255 Define in 15 sec.
Active Time seconds
(open)
Alarm Mode 51 0 Latch (led is on) 1 = Led is off
1 Pulse (led is off) depending on pulse
time (code 52)
Alarm Pulse 52 0000-9999 You must always 0 sec.
Activating Time key time in a four
digit format: 10
sec. = 0010
Door Open Time 10 000-255 In 1/10 seconds 3 sec.
step (0 to 25.5 sec.)
Communication 14 000-255 Defines ID for pro- 00
ID tocol
Operation Mode 12 0 Card only There is a dif-
1 Global code only Default is 9999 ferent code for
2 Card or code (card no.) each EMP
3 Card and global code
4 Card and pin code Default is 0000
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5 Card and finger Functions 5-6 only
6 Code and finger (finger with PrintX
only)
Duress code 50 0 Disable Activating alarm
enable/disable 1 Enable and relay output
Define duress 53 0000-9999 Active in opera-
code tion mode 123/124
Card parameters 11 1,2- Start Position (01-37) 01
3,4- Length (01-16) 16
5,6- Total Characters 00
New master code 13 00000000-99999999 8 digit code

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Parameter Set-up Function Comments Default

Code
Erase all cards 6 Master Code Type access code 6,
then setup code
(master code)
Check ID address 7 Long buzzer - tens
Short buzzer -
unique
Reset alarm 4 When the alarm is
turned on
Control door 0 Type master code,
then press 0
New global code 15 4 digit new code Default 9999
Insert card to list 20 1. Swipe card According to oper-
by card 2. Insert pin code ation mode to end
(If operation mode is 4) press 7&8 simulta-
3. Follow-up neously
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Fingerprint (mode 5):
1. Swipe card (2 beeps con-
firm swipe).
2. Place finger
3. Follow-up.
Delete card from 21 Card
list by card
Insert card to list 22 1. Swipe card According to oper-
by keyboard 2. Insert pin code ation mode to end
(If operation mode is 4) press 7&8 simulta-
3. Follow-up neously
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Fingerprint (mode 6):
1. Key-in code (depends on
card length).
2. Place finger
3. Follow-up.
Delete card from 23 Card number
list by keyboard
Bar code type 16 0- 3/9
1- 2/5
5- 128

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Time Out
After every entry an LED lights up (while waiting for the next entry). After
the LED goes out the unit exits the “Programming Mode” and resets. (action
must be repeated from the beginning. )

Management of Access Cards (authorized personnel)

Managing access Cards can be performed two ways:
Manually - keying-in the keyboard the card number
By Card - Swiping the card

Manual Access
Build list:
After entering set-up mode key-in code 22 (Insert card to list by keyboard)
and key-in all relevant cards. After each keyed-in card number 2 short beeps
will indicate that the number was registered successfully. After keying-in all
card numbers press 7&8 simultaneously (mandatory).
Note: In operation mode 4 - card and pin code the user must swipe the card
and then key-in the code (4 digit code).
Delete list:
After entering set-up mode key-in code 23 (Delete card by keyboard) and
key-in all irrelevant cards. After each keyed-in card number 2 short beeps
will indicate that the number was deleted successfully. After keying-in all
card numbers press 7&8 simultaneously (mandatory).

Access by Card
Build list:
After entering set-up mode key-in code 20 (Insert card to list by card) and
swipe all relevant cards. After each swiped card 2 short beeps will indicate
that the number was registered successfully. After swiping all cards press
7&8 simultaneously (mandatory).
Note: In operation mode 4 - card and pin code the user must swipe the card
and then key-in the code (4 digit code).
Delete list:
After entering set-up mode key-in code 21 (delete card by card) and swipe all

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irrelevant cards. After each swiped card 2 short beeps will indicate that the
number was deleted successfully. After swiping all cards press 7&8 simulta-
neously (mandatory).
Note: Whenever a task is completed successfully, a LED flashes and the
buzzer sounds.

Management of System Tasks

Operation Mode
Card Only - Control is performed by Card only.
Global Code only - common global code (four digit code – used by all card-
holders).
Card or code - Control is performed by Card or keying-in number of card
(number of key-in times must be identical to the defined card length).
Card and Global Code - Control is performed by Card and a common global
code (four digit code – used by all card-holders).
Card and PIN Code – Control is performed by Card and a personal four digit
code. This mode is the most secure.(four digit code – used by each card-
holder).
Open Door
Access can be given by using both a Master Code. After entering “Program-
ming Mode,” enter “0”.
Open Door Time
It is possible to adjust the “window” of accessability during which a door
opens when accessed. To change the accessability time, after entering the
“Programming Mode,” enter “10” and then four digits. For example if you
enter 0015, the accessability time is 1.5 seconds.
Set Global Code
You can change a Global Code by way of “Instruction Code” – 15. After
entering “Programming Mode” enter “15” and afterward a four digit number
that will be the new Global Code.
Set New Master Code
The Master Code can be change by way of “Instruction Code” – 13. After

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entering “Programming Mode” enter “13” followed by a eight digit number

that will serve as a new master Code.
Note: It is recommended to change master code when setting up (code 13).
Erase All
Warning:! Cards can not be restored after erased!
After entering the “Programming Mode,” enter “6” and then eight digits
Master code.

Management of System Tools

Input Operation Mode
After entering setup mode-
Code 30 --> 0 = Door open request button
As a result the door will open and the output = bypass
1 = Door sensor
As a result the output = alarm will be activated (led/buzzer)
Sensor type
Code 31--> 0 = The sensor will function as Normally Open.
1 = The sensor will function as Normally Closed.
Alarm mode
Code 51--> 0 = Latch. The alram does not go off unless it is turned off
manually.
1 = Pulse. The alram goes off after the defined time-out.
Alarm pulse activating time
Note: Relevant when alarm is in pulse mode.
Code 52--> 0000-9999 seconds (always key-in time in 4 digits)
Sensor door activating time
Code 32--> 000-255 time-out seconds. The alarm will be activated after
the defined time-out.
Duress code enable/disable
Code 50--> 0 = Disable
1 = Enable

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In operation modes card and global code or card and pin code
enables activating the alarm and the door simultaneously.
Define Duress code
Code 53--> 0000-9999
Enables defining what will be the duress code
Card parameters
Refer to how the magnetic track will be read:
2 digits Start position (01-37) Card number offset
2 digits Length (01-16) Card number length
2 digits Total characters Number of digits on card (when defining 00 - doesn’t
validate card length)

Reset alarm
In set-up mode, after keyingin code 51, key-in 4 to shut-off the alarm.

Jumpers
Jumper Value Function Defaults Default
JP1 1-2 Work Description 1-2
2-3 Burn Position
JP2 1-2 Magnetic 1-2 Barcode option
2-3 Barcode not in use
JP4 1-2 Tamper switch ON 2-3
2-3 Tamper switch OFF
JP5 ON Work Description ON
OFF Burn Position
JP6 ON Stand alone ON
OFF Online
JP7 Connect/Disconnect Termination resistor OFF
JP8 ON/OFF Spike/overvoltage protection ON
JP9 [1-2] [3-4] Dry contact (DC) (Sensor) [1-2] [3-4]
[2-3] AC (Sensor)

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Communication
Interfacing the host is performed via the Master unit. Communication
between the master unit and the terminals is performed at 19200 bps.

Communication cables characteristics

Follow the listed guidelines when installing the communications cables:
The cable should not be installed near EMI factors, such as:
• Motors, generators, alternators, and transformers
• Air conditioners, elevators
• Radio/television transmitters, signal generators and internal communica-
tion networks
• Cables: within 30 cm. (1 foot) of power lines of less than 5 KVA.
• Cables should not be within 60 cm. (2 feet) of power lines in the 5-10
KVA range.
Cables should not be within 1.5 meters (5 feet) of power lines of more than 10
KVA. The cables should not run parallel to power lines for more than 15
meters (49 feet).
It is best to use a single cable for the communication line. If it is not possible
to use a continues cable only one indoors connection is allowed, constructed
in one of these options:
1. Using two connectors with appropriate shielding and cover.
2. Using a connection box.
For aerial installation, use N.Y.Y. shielded cables.

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Technical Specifications
• Magnetic card track II
• ANSI standard
• RS-232, 9600 b/s
• Man-machine Interface:
• Indicators for power, card presence/rejection and keyboard entry
• 10-digit keyboard
• Bell button
• Buzzer for audio confirmation of operations

Mechanical features
• Dimensions: 13 x 4.3 x 2 cm
• Weight: 180g
• Operating temperature: -22 to +50_C
• Relative humidity: 95%

General characteristics
• Output relay rating: 24 V @ 3 A
• Alarm sensor output TTL level max @ 16 mA. , Alarm set at “High"
• Sensor Input: 12V @ 10mA
• Power supply: 12 to 15 Vdc, max @ 100 mA.
1. Door open request button - the entry will enable opening the door.
2. Door sensor - the sensor will indicate that the door was forcefully
opened.

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