IEI 232e StandaloneTM

Keypad Installation/
Programming Manual
Contents
Section 1: Features and Product Description
1.1 Features
1.2 Product Description
Section 2: U.L. Requirements
Section 3: Specifications
Section 4: Mounting
Section 5: Wiring
5.1 Wire Harness Configuration
5.2 Wiring the 232e Keypad to a Maglock (Fail-Safe)
5.3 Wiring the 232e Keypad to an Electric Strike
(Fail-Secure)
5.4 Shunting a Normally Closed Zone
5.5 Wiring Remote Trigger as Request to Exit (REX)
Button and Door Contacts
5.6 Installing the Plug-On Relay Board
5.7 Wiring the Standalone Access Control Relays
Section 6: Testing the Keypad
Section 7: Programming
7.1 Programming Main Relay Time
7.2 Programming Users
7.3 Programming Keypad Options
Section 8: Troubleshooting
Section 9: Programming Mode Loopback
Section 10: Warranty

Manual Revision Date: 05/16/03 Firmware Version: 1.0b

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1. Features and Product

Description
1.1 Features
• Flush Mount
• Indoor and Outdoor Use
• Keypad Programmable
• Self-Contained Single Door Access Control Functionality
• Illuminated Backlit Keys
• Keypress Feedback via Built-In Sounder
• Bi-Color Red/Green LED Indicates Relay Status
• Yellow LED Indicates Program Mode
• 120 Users
• 10 to 30 Volt DC Operation
• 12 to 24 Volt AC Operation
• 2 Amp Main Relay
• Lock Release Output With Timer
• Alarm Zone Shunt Relay
• Propped Door Alarm Relay
• Forced Door Alarm Relay
• Remote Trigger Input (REX)
• 5-Year Warranty

1.2 Product Description

The model 232e Keypad is designed for security and is perfect for
self-contained access control applications. It features output relays
to release the door lock, to shunt an alarm zone, and to trigger both
a propped or forced door alert. Also, the 232e Keypad contains in-
puts for door monitor and REX. It allows up to 120 users.
All e style keypads are designed for both indoor and outdoor flush
mount applications. The electronics for each e keypad are conformal
coated in the manufacturing process in order to provide this level of
application flexibility. In addition, each e style keypad uses hard-
ened keys to assure long-term, high-quality performance. Each e
style keypad contains illuminated clear keys that make operation in
low-light situations easy and accurate. Installation is easy. All e style
keypads mount to any standard single-gang electrical box or directly
to any wall.
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2. Specifications
Parameter Range/Description
10-30 VDC,
Voltage
12-24 VAC
75mA@10VDC,
100mA@30VDC,
Current 125mA@12VAC, and
200mA@24VAC
Add 20 mA for each alarm relay
Environment Indoor and Outdoor
Temperature Tolerance -20 °F to 130 °F
Dimensions 4.5" H x 2.75" W x 0.60" D
Contact Rating: 2A @
Main Relay (Form C)
30VAC/DC
Alarm Relays: Alarm Shunt,
Contact Rating: 1A @
Propped Door, Forced Door
24V AC/DC
Relays (Form C)

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Section 3. U.L. Requirements

The 232e keypad is a U.L. Listed access control unit. This section
contains information regarding all the requirements necessary to
meet U.L. requirements.

This system must be installed in accordance with the National Elec-

trical code (NFPA70), local codes, and the authorities having juris-
diction. In addition, all wires and cables used must be stranded
and shielded U.L. Listed and/or recognized wire.

All interconnecting devices (that is, door contacts, REX, locking de-
vices, etc.) must be U.L. Listed. A U.L. Listed access control power
limited power supply must be used to power the keypad.

A minimum of three user codes must be programmed into the key-

pad for controlling access.

3.1 Tamper Requirements

To meet U.L. requirements, a U.L. Listed tamper switch must be in-
stalled in the single gang box used for mounting the keypad. The
tamper switch must activate if the keypad is removed from the box
and must disconnect power from the lock. The lock must be a fail-
secure device, meaning the lock remains locked when power is re-
moved. In addition, once the tamper device is activated, it must be
configured so that it can only be reset from within the protected
area. Only a Sentrol 3012 or Sentrol 3025T tamper switch can be
used. The diagrams on the next page show the suggested mount-
ing location for each device.

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Figure 1 Mounting a Sentrol 3012 Tamper Switch

Figure 2 Mounting a Sentrol 3025T Tamper Switch

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3. Mounting
The keypad is designed to be flush mounted using a standard single-
gang electrical box. In addition, it can be flush mounted directly to
the wall surface by cutting a hole in the wall. To properly size the
mounting and wire access hole, use the installation template on the
last page of this manual and on the unit’s container.
Mounting height can vary depending on requirements. An appropri-
ate range is typically between 48 and 52 inches on center off the
floor.
For outdoor installations, use a weatherproof backbox and seal the
wire entry locations with silicone and provide a drain hole. In addi-
tion, use the anti-oxidant grease pack for the wire harness connec-
tors.

Figure 3 232e Mounting Height

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4. Wiring

Figure 4 232e Connector and Wire Harness

4.1 Wire Harness Configuration

Pin Wire Color Signal Name
1 Red V+
2 Black V-
3 White/Black Not Used
4 White/Yellow Not Used
5 Brown Remote Trigger (REX)
6 White/Orange Loop Common
7 White Door Loop Monitor
Main Relay - Normally
8 Green
Open
9 Blue Main Relay - Common
Main Relay - Normally
10 Gray
Closed
NOTE: For Alarm Shunt, Propped Door, and Forced Door wiring,
see sections 4.6 and 4.7.

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4.2 Wiring the 232e Keypad to a Maglock (Fail-

Safe)
Use the following steps to connect the 232e keypad to a Maglock
(Fail-Safe):
1. Connect the red wire (V+) to the blue wire (common), and
then connect them to the positive on the power supply.
2. Connect the gray wire (normally closed) to the positive on
the maglock.
3. Connect the black wire (V-) to the negative on the Maglock,
and then connect them to the negative on the power supply.

Figure 5 Wiring 232e Keypad to a Maglock (Fail-Safe)

4.3 Wiring the 232e Keypad to an Electric

Strike (Fail-Secure)
Use the following steps to connect the 232e keypad to an electric
strike (fail-secure) (see Figure 6 for reference):

1. Connect the red wire (V+) to the blue wire (common), and
then connect them to the positive on the power supply.
2. Connect the green wire (normally open) to the positive on
the strike.
3. Connect the black wire (V-) to the negative on the strike, and
then connect them to the negative on the power supply.

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Figure 6 Wiring 232e Keypad to Electric Strike

4.4 Shunting a Normally Closed Zone

Use the following steps to employ the 232e keypad to shunt a nor-
mally closed zone:

1. Connect the blue wire (common) to the common connection

on the door position switch.
2. Connect the green wire (normally open) to the normally
closed connection on the door position switch.

Figure 7 Shunting a Normally Closed Zone

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4.5 Wiring Remote Trigger as Request to Exit

(REX) Button and Door Contacts
Use the following steps to connect the 232e keypad to a normally
open REX device and normally closed door switch:

1. Connect the brown wire (REX Input) to the normally open

connection the REX device.
2. Connect the white/orange (loop common) to the common on
the REX device and the common the door switch.
3. Connect the white wire (door loop) to the normally closed
connection on the door switch.

Figure 8 Wiring a REX Button and Door Contacts

NOTE: By default, the REX function operates the virtual lock out-
put only, but this can be changed using command 49. In addition,
the door loop does not need to be closed for the REX function to
operate, by default, but setting option 8 to 0 under command 30
programs the REX function to operate only when the door loop is
closed. This prevents the REX from re-triggering when the door is
open.

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4.6 Installing the Plug-On Relay Board

The Plug-On relay board contains the alarm shunt, propped door,
and forced door relays.

Output Relay Connector

Alarm Shunt K2 P1
Propped Door K3 P2
Forced Door K4 P3

Use the wire harnesses supplied with the relay board to connect
to the relays. The wire colors are shown in the table below.

Wire Color Relay Connection

Green Normally Open
Blue Common
Gray Normally Closed

Figure 9 Wiring an Accessory Relay Board

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To install the relay board, plug the connector onto P3 on the key-
pad. The relay must face up towards the keypad wire harness con-
nector P2.

Figure 10 Plugging on Relay Board

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4.7 Wiring the Standalone Access Control

Relays
Relays K2, K3, and K4 provide the alarm shunt, propped door, and
forced door relays. Use the following steps to wire these relays.

NOTE: You MUST wire a normally closed door switch, as shown

in Figure 6, for these functions to work properly.

1. (Wiring the alarm shunt) Using P1 (K2), connect the blue

wire (common) to common on the door switch. Connect the
green wire (normally open) to the normally closed contact on
the door switch.
2. (Wiring the propped door alarm) Using P2 (K3), connect the
green wire (normally open) to the positive on the alarm
device. Connect the blue wire (common) to the positive on
the power supply. Connect the negative on the alarm device
to the negative on the power supply.
3. (Wiring the forced door alarm) Using P3 (K4), connect the
green wire (normally open) to the positive on the alarm
device. Connect the blue wire (common) to the positive on
the power supply. Connect the negative on the alarm device
to the negative on the power supply.

Figure 11 Wiring an Integrated Accessory Relay Board

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5. Testing the Keypad

After installing the keypad, IEI recommends that you perform the
keypad self-test once a year, to ensure that the keypad works prop-
erly.

1. To perform the self-test, with the unit powered up, press the
following keys on the keypad:

7890#123456*

• If all 12 keypresses are accepted, the keypad enters self-test

mode.
• The LEDs alternate green, yellow, and red followed by the
sounder beeping three times.
2. Verify that the master code works correctly. (The master code
accesses program mode and activates the main relay to verify
that the locking device is working.)
The default master code is 1234.

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6. Programming
To program the 232e keypad, you must first enter program mode by
pressing 99 # Master Code *. The default Master Code is 1234.

6.1 Programming Main Relay Time

Command/Action Keys to Enter/Details
Command 11, 11 # time # 0 # **
Set Main Relay Time (Time can be from 1-255 seconds.)
Command 44.
Set Propped Door 44 # time # 0 # **
Time
Options:
Propped Door Time - rounded down to
nearest 10’s of seconds; entered as 00, 10
time
through 990, defaults to 30 seconds; entering
a time of zero disables the function

Command 45.
Set Forced Door Time
Options:
Forced Door Time - rounded down to nearest
10’s of seconds; entered as 00, 10 through
990, defaults to 10 seconds; entering a time of
time
zero latches the virtual forced door that can
be cleared with any valid PIN or by entering
program mode

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6.2 Programming Users

Command/Action Keys to Enter/Details
User #1 is the master code; it can access all
Master Code commands in program mode. The default code
is 1234.
User #2, when programmed, is the supervisor
code. The supervisor can access program mode,
but is limited to adding and deleting users, as
Supervisor Code
well as enabling or disabling users. The
supervisor code can not change, delete, or
disable the master code or supervisor code itself.
Add User user location # code * code *
unlock time # user location # code * code *
Add User with Specific (This command is used to program a user with a
Unlock Time specific unlock. This user activates the main
relay.)
0 # user location # code * code *
Add Toggle User
(This user latches the main relay.)
Delete User user location # * *
Command 56.
56 # enable/disable # user location # * *
Enable/Disable User
Options: 1 = Disable
0 = Enable
The master code and supervisor code
cannot be disabled.

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6.3 Programming Keypad Options

Command/Action Keys to Enter/Details
Command 30.
Enable/Disable 30 # option # enable/disable # * *
keypad options
Option Set/Clear
0 - audio keypress feedback 0=disabled, 1=ENABLED
1 - visual keypress feedback 0=disabled, 1=ENABLED
2 - auto-entry enable 0=DISABLED, 1=enabled
3 - error lockout 0=disabled, 1=ENABLED
6 - keypad illumination 0=disabled, 1=ENABLED
7 - keypad dimming 0=disabled, 1=ENABLED
8 - REX operation 0=only when door loop closed
1=always
Defaults are in bold.
When auto-entry is enabled, users with
codes the same length as the master code
do not have to press the * key after
entering their code. If you have a code
Auto-entry greater than the master code, you can use
Auto-Entry Suspend. Just enter the # key
prior to your code followed by the * key.
Example:
# 23456 * if the master code is four digits.
When enabled, the keypad keeps track of
the number of consecutive invalid codes
entered, including attempts to access
program mode. When the threshold is
reached, the yellow LED turns on solid and
Error Lockout the keypad no longer responds to key
presses for the programmed time duration.
The count is reset by entering a valid code,
including entering program mode. The error
lockout threshold and duration is
programmed with command 32.
Keypad backlighting can be enabled or
Keypad Illumination
disabled.
When enabled, the backlighting illumination
level decreases 15 seconds after the last
Keypad Dimming
key press. When disabled, the backlighting
remains at full illumination at all times.

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Command Action Keys to Enter/Details

Command 32.
Change Keypad 32 # parameter # value # * *
Parameters
Parameter Value
2 - error lockout threshold 1 through 50 (defaults to 3)
3 - error lockout duration 1 through 255 (defaults to 10)
Command 40. Reset 40 # 00000 # 00000 # ** (master code,
defaults only. all keypad options and parameters)
Command 46. Erase
Users and Reset 46 # 00000 # 00000 # **
Default Settings.

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7. Troubleshooting
Refer to this section if the 232e keypad is not operating correctly as
described in this manual.
Problem Solution
The 232e keypad is designed to monitor the
input voltage and this is an indication of
The LEDs are slowly
under-voltage. The under-voltage threshold is set
cycling from right to
to 8.5VDC, and when the voltage drops below
left and backlighting is
this limit, the low voltage warning starts and
off.
backlighting is turned off. To solve, raise the
voltage to between 12-24V.
The 232e keypad is designed to monitor the
input voltage, and this is an indication of
The LEDs are rapidly
over-voltage. The over- voltage threshold is set to
cycling from left to
36VDC, and when the voltage rises above this
right and the keypad
limit, the over-voltage warning starts and the
has lost all operation.
keypad loses all operation. To solve, lower the
voltage to between 12-24V.
Perform the programming mode loopback and
The master code does
reset the master code using the programming
not work.
command.
Power is not reaching the keypad. Using a
voltmeter, confirm that there is voltage at the
keypad on the red and black wires. If there is no
voltage at the keypad, verify that there is voltage
at the power supply. If there is no voltage at the
No LEDs are lit on the power supply, call the manufacturer of the power
keypad supply. If there is voltage at the power supply
but not at the keypad, verify there is no break in
the wires, then check continuity in the whole
length of the wire run. To verify that the keypad
is working, you can power the keypad with a
12-Volt Battery.
If the 232e Keypad still does not work after troubleshooting, please
call IEI’s technical support department at 1-800-343-9502 (outside
MA) or 1-800-733-9502 (inside MA). Operating hours are Monday
through Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time.

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8. Programming Mode
Loopback
If the master code is either not working or forgotten, power
down the system, connect the wire harness as shown in Figure 12
below, and then power the system up again. Next, change your
master code and power down the system and restore the wire har-
ness to its original configuration and power the system back up.

Figure 12 Programming Mode Loopback Standalone

First, disconnect power from the system. Next, connect the

White/Yellow wire to the Brown (REX) and White wire as shown
in Figure 12. Finally, power up the keypad again.

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9. Warranty
International Electronics Inc. (IEI) warrants its products to be free
from defects in material and workmanship when they have been
installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and
have not been modified or tampered with. IEI does not assume
any responsibility for damage or injury to person or property due
to improper care, storage, handling, abuse, misuse, normal wear
and tear, or an act of God.

IEI’s sole responsibility is limited to the repair (at IEI’s option) or

the replacement of the defective product or part when sent to IEI’s
facility (freight and insurance charges prepaid) after obtaining
IEI’s Return Material Authorization. IEI will not be liable to the
purchaser or any one else for incidental or consequential damages
arising from any defect in, or malfunction of, its products.

Except as stated above, IEI makes no warranties, either expressed

or implied, as to any matter whatsoever, including, and without
limitation to, the condition of its products, their merchantability, or
fitness for any particular purpose.

Warranty Periods Are:

1 Year PowerKey
2 Years Door Gard & Secured Series
Products
2 Years LS Series
2 Years Glass Break
5 Years 'e' Series Keypads

All products have date code labeling to determine the warranty period. A
90-day grace period is added to all products to account for shelf life.

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