AEOS Blue cabling and technical aspects

NEDAP N.V. IDEAS Information Bulletin No: H032

Date : 12 January 2016

Concerns : AEOS Blue cabling and technical aspects

AEOS Blue units can easily be connected to each other using the 485bus.
This document supplies detailed information about cabling, the 485bus, and
describes how to proceed when existing cabling is used or when an isolated
bus is needed. The preferred bus isolators are also described.
The AEOS Blue power supply 12V can supply several AEOS Blue units with
power. Detailed information about this power supply is given in this document.
You will also find additional information about the input and output signals, as
well as an explanation of the information you can find on the different AEOS
Blue product labels, including the dot code.

Contents
1. Cable options ........................................................................................................................................... 2
1.1. Non-preferred cables .................................................................................................................. 2
1.2. Attention points when using non-preferred cables ..................................................................... 2
2. Cable types .............................................................................................................................................. 3
2.1. Recommended cabling ............................................................................................................... 3
3. PoE .......................................................................................................................................................... 3
4. 485bus communication ............................................................................................................................ 4
4.1. Non-isolated bus ......................................................................................................................... 4
4.2. Isolated bus ................................................................................................................................ 4
4.3. Bus isolators ............................................................................................................................... 4
5. AP7021 Power Supply ............................................................................................................................. 6
5.1. Output voltage check .................................................................................................................. 6
5.2. Power capacity ........................................................................................................................... 6
6. AEOS Blue common input and output signals ......................................................................................... 7
6.1. Commonly used inputs for all modules ...................................................................................... 7
6.2. Power input: Vin - Vraw .............................................................................................................. 8
7. AP7803 and AP7003 specific input and output signals ........................................................................... 8
7.1. Power output: Vlock and Vreader ............................................................................................... 8
7.2. Power output with PoE on AP7803: Vlock and Vreader ............................................................ 8
8. AP7031 specific input and output signals ................................................................................................ 9
8.1. Power output: Vaux, Vout1 and Vout2 ....................................................................................... 9
8.2. Serial interface (auxiliary communication channel) .................................................................... 9
9. AEOS Blue digital and secured digital inputs .......................................................................................... 9
10. AEOS Blue label information ................................................................................................................. 10
10.1. Label information on module .................................................................................................... 10
10.2. Label information on units ........................................................................................................ 10
10.3. Label information on packages................................................................................................. 11
11. Document history ................................................................................................................................... 12

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1. Cable options
Different cable types can be applied on AEOS Blue devices:
Cable specifications Maximum cable length (twisted pair)
Type Conductor size R (Ohm/km) 485 bus RS485 reader
Shielded 22 AWG 0.33 mm² 53 1200 m 1000 m
Unshielded 22 AWG 0.33 mm² 53 150 m 50 m
Shielded 24 AWG 0.20 mm² 84 1200 m 1000 m
Unshielded 24 AWG 0.20 mm² 84 150 m 50 m
Shielded 26 AWG 0.13 mm² 135 600 m 600 m
Unshielded 26 AWG 0.13 mm² 135 150 m 50 m

Preferred: 22 AWG and 24 AWG, shielded, R < 117 Ohm/km.

1.1. Non-preferred cables

Commonly used cables as CAT5, CAT5E and CAT6 are allowed, if compliant to:
 Characteristic impedance: 100-120 Ohm
 Mutual capacitance: max. 65nF/km
 Total DC series loop resistance: max. 234 Ohm/km (2 x cable length: up to the end and back)
 Twisted pair wires

Shielding (cable screen) is highly recommended. So use cable types: F/xTP, S/xTP, SF/xTP
 ../xTP U or F (UTP or FTP), example: CAT5E F/UTP cable
 F/.. Foil shielding (outer layer only)
 S/.. Braided shielding (outer layer only)

CAT cabling is available in different specifications. The diameter of the used wires is important:
Unshielded cables and/or AWG 26 cable sizes are not according to the AEOS Blue cabling specifications.
They would reduce the maximum cable length. See also the attention points in chapter 1.2.

1.2. Attention points when using non-preferred cables

1.2.1. Power
Thinner wires cause more voltage drop. This can result in too low voltage at the AP7003 or the readers.
 Preferable: use 24V (27VDC) power, this results in a wider voltage range for the AP7003 and the
readers.
 In case of any doubt, always measure the voltage at the AP7003 and the connected readers, with
maximum power consumption.
 Use multiple wire pairs for feeding power:
o One twisted pair for the 485bus communication
o Other pairs in parallel for power:
Put all white-colored wires in parallel and also all colored wires
(this results in a twisted pair wire, also for power and GND).
o Pay attention to the maximum specified current per conductor.
 If possible, feed the door locks with an external (local) power supply and not with the bus cable.

1.2.2. Guarantee
Nedap cannot guarantee that any installation will function properly under all circumstances. For example,
Nedap does not guarantee that installations where unshielded cables are used in combination with a lot of
disturbance around them (heavy machinery) will function properly. Of course Nedap has included many
fault protection mechanisms in the 485bus protocol, but problems could still arise, especially with long and
unshielded cables.

1.2.3. Certifications
If other than the recommended cables are used, the certifications can become invalid. Certifications are
validated with the recommended cables, as stated in chapter 2.1.

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1.2.4. Bitrate
In case of malfunction of the 485bus communication, a switch to a lower bitrate can be useful. The default
bitrate is 240kbps. By applying the BitrateControl AEbc, other (lower) bitrates can be selected.

2. Cable types
2.1. Recommended cabling
The following table shows the recommended cable types for each type of connection for AEOS Blue:
Wiring Type Characteristic Max.
impedance (Ohm) length
485bus
485bus communication 1 x 2 x 0.22 mm² shielded 100-120 1200 m
Power 2 x 0.5 mm² shielded n/a 5m
Reader wiring (depending on reader)
RS485 excl. power 1 x 2 x 0.22 mm² shielded 100-120 1000 m
RS485 incl. power 2 x 2 x 0.22 mm² shielded 100-120 150 m
Wiegand n x 0.22 mm² shielded n/a 150 m
Inputs / Outputs (depending on peripheral)
Sensors n x 0.22 mm² shielded n/a 100 m
Outputs n x 0.5 mm² shielded n/a 100 m

The stated wire diameter is the minimum diameter.

Remark: The use of thicker wires is allowed without having influence on the certifications.
However, these cables must still be tightened with the strain relieves, to make a correct shielding
connection between the cable shield and GND.

Remark: Always check if the voltage at the end of the cable is sufficient.
Especially long, thin wires can cause a significant power loss.

3. PoE
If PoE/PoE+ is used on the AP7803, no power is supplied on the 485bus at the AP7803.
The first AP7000 following the AP7803 on the bus must have its own power supply. This power supply can
be used to feed the following AP7000s in the bus.
Vin 1
2

IP+PoE IP+PoE IP+PoE

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4. 485bus communication
The AEOS Blue Installation guides present all connections and cable specifications:
One AP7803 (master) can handle up to 31 AP7000s (slaves), using the 485bus at max. 1200 meters. The
485bus is non-isolated. When AP7000s are used in different buildings, there can be a difference in
potential between GNDs. In those cases, a suitable RS485 bus isolator must be used to isolate the bus.
An alternative solution could be adding an AP7803 to the other building, which will split up the 485bus.

4.1. Non-isolated bus

No differences in ground potential:
Vin 1 Vin 1
2

IP

4.2. Isolated bus

Differences in ground potentials (e.g. different buildings): use correct RS485 bus isolators (see chapter 4.3).

Vin 1 Vin 1 Vin Vin 1

2 3 3

IP
Cable legend: Bus isolator
1 Power and 485bus 2 x 2 x 0.5 mm2 shielded
2 485bus 1 x 2 x 0.22 mm2 shielded (shield or extra wire is used as GND)
3 485bus isolated 1 x 2 x 0.22 mm2

4.3. Bus isolators

To apply an isolated bus, bus isolators should be placed where the 485bus goes into and out of the
building. You always need a pair of bus isolators.
Specifications for the bus isolators are:
 Baudrate: up to 240 kbps
 EOL resistor: 120 Ohm
 Power supply: 10-30VDC (feed with Vin)

Nedap recommends the following bus isolators: ADAM-4510s from supplier Distrelec (or Advantech).
Settings: DIP Switch: SW1 10 bits (default
SW2 115.2 kbps (ADAM accepts 240 kbps)
Jumper: CN3 1-2 short (120 Ohm)
CN5 1-2 short (120 Ohm)
Remark: Nedap doesn't supply these bus isolators.

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4.3.1. Connecting bus isolators

Vin Vin

Isolated
bus part

20 11 20 11

ADAM 1 ADAM 2

Non-isolated Non-isolated
bus part bus part

1 10 1 10

Previous Next
AP7x03 Jumper to AP7x03
NO
1 1 Jumper to
NO

Last AP7x03 before bus isolation First AP7x03 behind bus isolation

Non-isolated Isolated Non-isolated

AP7x03 ADAM (1) In ADAM (1) Out ADAM (2) Out ADAM (2) In AP7x03
Vin 1 9 +Vs Data 1- 19 19 Data 1- +Vs 9 1 Vin
GND 2 10 GND Data 1+ 20 20 Data 1+ GND 10 2 GND
A 3 1 Data 0+ Data 0+ 1 3 A
B 4 2 Data 0- Data 0- 2 4 B
10 Shield Shield 10

Remark: End of line jumpers must be put to NO for the AP7x03 connected to the ADAMs. (the End of
Line resistor is implemented on the ADAM unit)

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5. AP7021 Power Supply

5.1. Output voltage check
The AP7021 is a 12VDC power supply, but adjusted to 13.2V (voltage adjuster on power supply).
In case of doubt, measure the output voltage of the AP7021 and adjust it to 13.2V.
In case long and/or thin wires are used and power is supplied over this cable. Always check the available
voltage at the end of the cable.

5.2. Power capacity

The power supply in the AP7021 is labelled by the manufacturer as 12VDC, 6A. However, the certifications
applied on this power supply are valid for max. 4.5A. This 4.5A value is the correct value to use with AEOS
Blue.

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6. AEOS Blue common input and output signals

Each module has its own specific inputs and outputs. The inputs can be related to the external hardware
(e.g. IN1, ExtTamp) or can be an internal signal that is generated by the processor for indication purposes
(e.g. Vlock, IntTamp).

6.1. Commonly used inputs for all modules

The basic setup is the same for all AEOS Blue modules. As a result, there is a list of
commonly used signals that can be found on all modules:

Name Type Description Connect to

IntTamp Digital input Detection for internal optical tamper (for InputGuard
module together with Blue housing)
ExtTamp Digital input Detection for external tamper (connected at InputGuard
Tamper connector)
AC OK Digital input Free to use digital input, e.g. for indication InputGuard
AC power supply is available
Batt low Digital input Free to use digital input, e.g. for indication InputGuard
external backup batteries are low
Vraw ThresholdGuard Monitors the internal voltage at the module, Threshold / Power
as supplied at the Power connector Monitoring

Remark: Digital input returns: true (1) or false (0)

ThresholdGuard returns: the measured value. The user can set the alarm-value and
alarm-direction at the connected AEbc.

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6.2. Power input: Vin - Vraw

The devices are powered at the Power connector (Vin – GND). Vin is internally called Vraw.
All output voltages are derived from Vraw and will follow Vraw with regard to its voltage. As additional
electronics are used to check and control the output voltages, the output voltages will always be 0,7V lower
than Vraw (depending on current drawn).
The module will measure Vraw and can disable the derived voltage outputs (e.g. Vlock and Vreader) if
necessary, e.g. for safe power-up.

Vlock

AP7x03
Vlock

Vreader
Vreader
Vin Power supply Vraw
12..27VDC input filter Vin – 0,7VDC
Vout1
Vraw

AP7031
Vout1

Vout2
Vout2
Outputs are monitored: e.g Vlock: Vaux
Vlock
Vaux

7. AP7803 and AP7003 specific input and output signals

Name Type Description Connect to

Vlock Digital input Active if Vlock is deactivated InputGuard
Vreader Digital input Active if Vreader is deactivated InputGuard
BusCfg BusConfig AP7803 only. For selecting another baudrate at BitRateControl
the 485bus (only in case of cable problems)

7.1. Power output: Vlock and Vreader

The voltages at Vlock and Vreader follow the input voltage (Vin). Both are independently controlled by the
microprocessor:
 A digital monitoring signal representing their activity is available as a digital signal (Vlock, Vreader)
 During power up, to gain a controlled start-up
 Maximum current detection and protection
 Short circuit detection and protection
 Vreader has reverse current protection (applying external voltage to Vreader will not influence
Vraw)
 Most firmware will power-down Vreader during a reset

In case of irregularities, the power outputs are disabled, where Vreader will go down first (lowest priority)
and, if necessary, Vlock will follow (higher priority).

7.2. Power output with PoE on AP7803: Vlock and Vreader

When using PoE+ of PoE at the AP7803 the Vlock and Vreader act differently:
 Voltage is 12V fixed (do not connect Vin)
 When using PoE+, current available for Vlock and Vread.
 When using PoE (13W), current available for Vreader only. Vreader still fully protected.
Vlock is also available, but when used, short/overcurrent protection will not work correctly for both
Vreader and Vlock.
So do not use Vlock in combination with PoE!

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 When connecting both PoE(+) and Vin, the highest voltage will prevail and Vraw will follow that
voltage.
This is not allowed and can cause irregularities.
8. AP7031 specific input and output signals

Name Type Description Connect to

Vaux ThresholdGuard Monitors the output voltage Vaux Threshold /
(power supply auxiliary communication channel) Power Monitoring
Vout1 ThresholdGuard Monitors the output voltage Vout1 Threshold /
(power supply for the Inputs) Power Monitoring
Vout2 ThresholdGuard Monitors the output voltage Vout2 Threshold /
(power supply for the Outputs) Power Monitoring
Serial Serial channel Serial communication channel Communications

8.1. Power output: Vaux, Vout1 and Vout2

Vaux, Vout1 and Vout2 follow the input voltage (Vin). All are independently controlled by the
microprocessor:
 A analogue monitoring signal (ThresholdGuard) for each voltage representing their actual value is
available
 During power up, to gain a controlled start-up
 Maximum current detection and protection
 Short circuit detection and protection
 Over-voltage detection
 Vaux has reverse current protection (applying external voltage to Vaux will not influence Vraw)
 Most firmware will power-down Vaux during a reset.

In case of irregularities, the power outputs are disabled, where Vaux will go down first (lowest priority) and,
if necessary, Vout1 and Vout2 will follow (same higher priority).

8.2. Serial interface (auxiliary communication channel)

The serial interface can be set to RS485 or RS232. This can be achieved by a property setting at the
applied AEbc. Its default setting is RS485.
Baudrate is also set by the AEbc and is hardware limited to 250KBaud.

9. AEOS Blue digital and secured digital inputs

Inputs on AEOS Blue modules can be available as:
 Secured digital inputs
Statuses: Open, Closed, Sabotage Open, Sabotage Closed
Masking (availability of Masking depends on the AEbc that is connected to the input).
Sabotage can be activated in AEbc by activating the checkbox Input x Sabotage alarm enabled,
Masking only at specific AEbcs.
The most commonly used inputs on the Blue modules are secured digital inputs.
 Digital inputs
Statuses: Open, Closed
Inputs as AC Ok, Batt Low, ExtTamp are digital inputs.

Note: Check the installation manual to see which type is applied on a specific input.

If the additional statuses at secured digital inputs are intended to be used, the correct Resistor network
(double loop principle) on the external device must be available.
Default resistor values are 4K7 Ohm, for other values and using the Masking function the Detectors AEbc
must be applied. With this AEbc, the different resistor values can be programmed.

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10. AEOS Blue label information

Part of the information of the AEOS Blue modules is included in the dot code on the label and also in the
packaging label.

10.1. Label information on module

For the AP7803m and AP7003m, examples are shown below.

FD22 B03 ABCDEF

00:0D:A0:12:34:56 FD23 B02 ABCD45

The dot code contains the following information, individual fields are separated from one another by a pipe
symbol ( | ):
9981624|FD22|B03|ABCDEF|000DA0123456

9981624 Product number

FD22 Production date (of this module)
B03 Version number for this product (product dependent)
ABCDEF Serial number (of this product) (unique number over all AEpacks)
000DA0123456 MAC address (only for units with AEpu)

10.2. Label information on units

The modules are mounted into the AEOS Blue housings. Their type labels are slightly different and contain
less information:

FD28 C05 ABCDEF FD29 A03 ABCD45

The dot code contains the following information, individual fields are separated from one another by a pipe
symbol ( | ):
9981608|FD28|C05|ABCDEF

9981608 Product number

FD28 Production date of the assembled unit
C05 Version number for this product
ABCDEF Serial number (this is the serial number of the modules (as described in 10.1)

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10.3. Label information on packages

The package label contains customer dependent information, and also product information. This product
information can be retrieved from the dot code of the product label:
 The barcode contains the Art. No (above 9981608)
 Both dot codes contain the same information as the units (see 10.2), individual fields are separated
from one another by a pipe symbol ( | ):
9981608|FD22|B03|ABCDEF

9981608 Product number

FD28 Production date of the assembled unit
C05 Version number for this product
ABCDEF Serial number (this is the serial number of the modules (as described in 10.1)

Package label for AP7803:

9981608|FD28|C05|ABCDEF

FD28 C05 ABCDEF

The dot-codes are used to transport the correct information to the next level, see the green lines.

9981624|FD22|B03|ABCDEF|000DA0123456 9981608|FD28|C05|ABCDEF

FD22 B03 ABCDEF

00:0D:A0:12:34:56

FD28 C05 ABCDEF

AP7803m AP7803
ABCDEF

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11. Document history

Date Nr Who Changes
12-01-2016 2 REW Added detailed input/output information, changed doc name to Cabling
and technical aspects
14-04-2015 1 REW First release (name: AEOS Blue technical details)

More information
For more information, please contact your dealer, or contact support at Nedap Groenlo.

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