Remote Controller

Installation Guidelines

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Revision history
Date Change By
29. Sep 2008 Initial version cmj
22. Oct. 2008 Adjustments cmj
15. Jan 2009 Clarifying power settings for heating element. cmj
20. April 2009 Chapter 4.6 added, Retrofit installation cmj
22.April 2009 Adding Rain Flap cmj
15. Mai 2009 Relay box part number modified cmj

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Index
1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................................. 4

2 SOFTWARE ON PC / SYSTEM CONTROLLER.............................................................................. 5

2.1 REMOTE CONTROLLER ..................................................................................................................... 5
2.2 THE RELAY BOX ............................................................................................................................... 6
3 DIMENSIONS......................................................................................................................................... 7
3.1 CARD READER SURFACE MOUNTED MODEL ..................................................................................... 7
3.2 CARD READER FLUSH MOUNTED MODEL ......................................................................................... 8
3.3 BOX.................................................................................................................................................. 9
3.4 RELAY BOX. ................................................................................................................................... 10
3.5 RAIN FLAP ..................................................................................................................................... 11
4 INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................................. 12
4.1 PLANNING THE INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................... 12
4.2 TOOLS NEEDED............................................................................................................................... 12
4.3 PREPARING THE CARD READER FOR INSTALLATION ....................................................................... 12
4.4 CARD READER SURFACE INSTALLATION ........................................................................................ 14
4.5 CARD READER FLUSH INSTALLATION ............................................................................................. 15
4.6 RETROFIT INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................... 16
5 POWER AND SIGNAL CONFIGURATION.................................................................................... 18
5.1 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................... 18
5.1.1 Back up power .......................................................................................................................... 18
5.1.2 Heating element........................................................................................................................ 19
5.1.3 Card Reader Connections......................................................................................................... 21
5.2 RELAY CIRCUIT BOARD ................................................................................................................. 21
Cable connection between Relay box and the Card Reader ................................................................... 22
5.2.1 Communication......................................................................................................................... 23
5.2.2 Power connections.................................................................................................................... 24
5.2.3 Outputs ..................................................................................................................................... 24
5.3 ALTERNATIVE CONNECTION OF EXTERNAL DEVICES ...................................................................... 25
5.3.1 Voltage applied to load when valid keycard is inserted ........................................................... 25
5.3.2 Voltage disconnected from load when valid keycard is inserted .............................................. 26
5.3.3 Acts like normally closed switch; contacts open when a valid keycard is inserted .................. 27
5.3.4 Acts like a normally open switch; contacts close when a valid keycard is inserted ................. 28
5.3.5 Egress switch ............................................................................................................................ 29
5.3.6 Privacy switch........................................................................................................................... 29
5.3.7 Automatic door opener ............................................................................................................. 29
6 CHECK OF THE REMOTE CONTROLLER INSTALLATION................................................... 30

APPENDIX A ................................................................................................................................................. 31

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1 General Description
The Remote Controller gives remote control to different devices such as electronic strikes
or motor locks on common doors, such as; vehicle barriers, health clubs, conference suites,
staff entrances and hotel garages.
A complete Remote Controller system consists of a Card reader for card verification, and a
Relay box. All external devices to be controlled are connected to the Relay box.
There is a communication cable between the Card reader and the Relay box.
When a valid key card is inserted, the Card reader will send a signal to the Relay box and
then the connected devices will operate. The LED located at the front of the Card Reader
will illuminate; ”Green” flash for a valid card or a “Red” flash for an invalid card.

Figure 1.1 The Card Reader and Relay box

Part number Name AMS

8400016 Remote Controller 6877 T3 mag
8400017 Remote Controller 6877 T2 mag X
8400020 Remote Controller 6877 T2 combo X
8400021 Remote Controller 6877 T3 combo
8400022 Remote Controller 6878 T3 combo w/keypad
Table 1 Types of Remote Controllers.

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2 Software on PC / System Controller
For the Remote Controller to work, the following minimum software versions are required
for the different models:
Part
Name Software Compatibility
number
Vision 5.0 SR4, 2800 V1.0,
8400016 Remote Controller 6877 T3 mag
VC2100 1.7
Vision 3.1 SR7,2800 1.0,
8400017 Remote Controller 6877 T2 mag
VC2100 1.45
8400020 Remote Controller 6877 T2 combo Vision 4.12 SR4
8400021 Remote Controller 6877 T3 combo Vision v.5.4, 2800 V1.0.4
8400022 Remote Controller 6878 T3 combo w/keypad Vision 5.6
Table 2 Software capability list.

2.1 Remote controller

Figure 2.1 Card Reader parts

Pos Part No Description AMS

1 8902050 Front cover, Remote controller w/o keypad X
2 8902054 Front cover, Remote controller w/keypad X
3 8902055 Keypad board, PCB 9001 X
4 8902051 Connecting board, PCB 3004 X
5 8902053 Box, frame and gasket X
6 8902052 Heating element X
7 8901422 LCU 3301XC – Mag T3 X
7 8901411 LCU 3322 – Universal X
7 8901404 LCU Mag T2XC X
7 8901354 LCU Combo T2XC X
Table 3 Part numbers Card reader.

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2.2 The Relay box

Figure 2.2 Relay Box

Part No Description AMS

8400015 Relay box 6841 for Remote Controller (Complete without X
Online Kit)
Table 4 Relay Box

Pos Part No Description AMS

1 8902058 Relay Board, PCB 3006 X
2 4821906 Online Kit for Relay Box, (upgrade Kit) (X)
Table 5 Part list Relay box

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3 Dimensions.
3.1 Card Reader Surface mounted model
Surface mounted model Height Width Depth
Outside dimensions 170,5 mm 85,5 mm 81 mm
Table 6 Dimensions installation.

Figure 3.1 Card Reader Surface mounted model

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3.2 Card Reader Flush mounted model
Flush mounted model Height Width Depth
Housing dimensions 173 mm 88 mm 42 mm
Cover plate 195 mm 110 mm 3.5 mm
Front Escutcheon 170,5 mm 85,5 mm 41,5 mm
Table 7 Dimensions flush installation.

Figure 3.2 Card Reader. Flush mounted model

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3.3 Box
The screws for installing the box to the wall or into the recess in the wall are not included.

Figure 3.3 Box

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3.4 Relay box.
Relay box 6841 for Remote Height Width Depth
Controller 8400015
Outside dimensions 45 mm 110mm 168mm
Table 8 Dimensions Relay box

Figure 3.4 Relay box

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3.5 Rain Flap
The Rain Flap can be mounted as an option for outside installation to protect the reader
from rain. Both surface and flush mounting installations can use the rain protection .
Silicone for sealing between the mounting wall and rain flap and screws for mounting are
not included.
See also appendix A for more information

Figure 3.5 Rain Flap

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4 Installation
4.1 Planning the installation
Because of the communication cable length limitation (max. 20 m) the position for the
installation of the Relay box is very important. Preferred position is top of ceiling in
secured area. See table 11 in chapter 5.2.1 for cable length configuration.

4.2 Tools needed

• Torx 20 Security
• Screwdriver flathead for wiring terminals

4.3 Preparing the Card Reader for installation

Remove the escutcheon by unscrewing the bottom mounting screw. Slide the front cover
upwards and lift out from the bottom side. The front cover will now be released from the
back plate.

Figure 4.1 Card Reader

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 Power connection
heating element on
connecting board

Heating element
power

Figure 4.2 Card Reader Connections

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4.4 Card reader Surface installation

Figure 4.3 Surface installations

1 Position the Card reader and mark where it should be installed on the wall for
measurements, see Chapter 4.1).
2 Install the mounting plate securely to the wall with four suitable screws. Mounting
screws are not included.
3 Drill a 12 mm – 15 mm diameter hole through the wall for the communication
cable.
4 Pull the cable through the wall.
5 Connect the cable from the Card reader to the
Relay box see, Chapter 6.2.
6 To fasten the front cover you must insert and
slide it downwards until it is aligned with the
box and the hole for the set screw. Mount the set
screw using a 20 Torx Security driver. Cover
the set screw by mounting the plastic plug.
For removal reverse the operation.

Figur 4.4 Mounting Description

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4.5 Card reader flush installation

Figure 4.5 Flush installations

1. Position the Card reader and mark where it should be installed on the wall, for
measurements, see Chapter 4.1).
2. Install the mounting plate securely to the wall with four suitable screws. Mounting
screws are not included.
3. Drill a 12 mm – 15 mm diameter hole through the wall for the communication
cable.
4. Pull the cable through the wall.
5. Connect the cable from the Card reader to the Relay box, see Chapter 6.2.
6. To fasten the front cover you must insert and slide it downwards until it is aligned
with the box and the hole for the set screw. Mount the set screw using a 20 Torx
Security driver. Cover the set screw by mounting the plastic plug.
For removal reverse the operation.

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Figure 4.6 mounting of cover

4.6 Retrofit installation

The new Remote Controller can be used as replacement for older versions. For flush
mounting an extra cover plate is needed to cover the wall cuttings. This cover plate is
available from VingCard.
The new Remote Controller can be used as replacement, and the old Relay box with relay
card is kept.

Figure 4.7 Retrofit cover plates

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4.7 Relay Box installation

Figure 4.8 Relay Box installation

The minimum distances shown in the above picture are to allow easy access with tools and
to connect LAN cable for online installations.

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5 Power and Signal configuration
5.1 Electrical specifications
Supply voltage 10.5-28.0VDC
Supply current 300 mA (24V, without heating Sum of Reader plus Relay
element) box
650 mA (24V, with heating
element)
350 mA (12V, without heating
element)
1050 mA *(12V, with heating * See Table 11 cable length.
element)
Min. 0.1A @ 5VDC ¹
Load current, output 1 Max. 5A @ 30VDC Resistive load ²
Min. 1mA @ 5VDC
Load current, output 2 Max. 1A @ 30VDC Resistive load ²
Table 9 Electrical specifications

¹
If the load current is less than the specified value, the lifetime of the relay may be
shortened due to oxidation of the contacts. In these cases it is recommended to add a
resistor in parallel with the load.

²
Inductive or capacitive load is allowed, but will reduce the lifetime.

An External DC power supply must be connected to the Relay box for proper operation.
It is recommended to use the included Heating Element. When the heating element is
configured it will always function. At 60 degrees Celsius the heating element automatically
switches off.
In high humid climate installations, the heating element is mandatory to configure and
activate.

If you want the system to operate when the Main Power fails, the external power supply
must be connected to an UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply).

5.1.1 Back up power

The relay box contains "super capacitors" which will keep the reader alive for 20 hours if
the mains power goes down. If the mains power is lost for more than 20 hours the real time
clock in the reader may need to be set with use of the LockLink (programming device for
LCU).
The “super capacitors” will not be drained when using a card to operate the Wall Reader.

Please note that the reader will not work in this period. If this is required, a power supply
with back-up power (e.g. UPS) is needed.

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Note 1
There is no separate connection of power to the Heating Element. If a heating element is
installed, the power capacity for External Power Supply / UPS must meet this additional
power requirement.
To decide the required capacity of Power Supply /UPS, the power consumption of all the
external connected equipment (electronic strike, motor locks) must also be added.

Note 2
Check that the Remote Controller is connected to the external power supply before the lock
program is loaded. The Remote Controller will not operate as expected if you try to load a
program or operate a card if it is without power.

5.1.2 Heating element

Figure 5.1 Heating element

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Figure 5.2 Heating element Configuration (See also Table 11)

Important
The jumpers on the Heating element must be connected according to the output voltage for
the external power supply.

Important
Please follow instructions for cable lengths in Table 11.

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5.1.3 Card Reader Connections

Figure 5.3 Card Reader Connection

board

Connect the 3 twisted pairs as described for Relay box communication.

Connect the shield wire (non-insulated) to terminal 6, together with the GND wire.
To avoid a short circuit of the shield wire to the components on the printed circuit board
after assembly, it is strongly recommended to insulate the shield wire with a piece of vinyl
tube or similar.

5.2 Relay Circuit Board

Figure 5.4 Relay board in the Relay box

without LAN connecting board

The holes in the PCB board’s right hand side

can be used to strap cables with strips.

Figure 5.5 Relay board with LAN board

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Cable connection between Relay box and the Card Reader

Figure 5.6 Wiring diagram

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5.2.1 Communication

Use one of the approved cable types. This cable consists of 3 twisted pairs, with a common
foil shield. Connect the twisted pairs as shown in the table below. Connect the non
insulated shield wire to terminal 7.

Communication cable types – approved manufacturers

Term. Belden Alpha Evertop Connections

8103 (included) 6203C UL2919
1 White w/ blue stripe Black * Black * 1 and 2 twisted pair
2 Blue w/ white stripe Red Red
3 White w/ orange stripe Black * Black * 3 and 4 twisted pair
4 Orange w/ white stripe White White
5 White w/ green stripe Black * Black * 5 and 6 twisted pair
6 Green w/ white stripe Green Green
Table 10 Communication cable types

* Note
Please be careful not to mix the three black wires. This can be accomplished by strapping
the two wires for each pair together with a cable tie immediately after stripping the outer
insulation.
Note.
The maximum cable length between the Card reader and the Relay box is 20 meter (65”).
Se the specification in the table below:

Power Heating Element Maximum cable length

12V Full Power 10 metres
12V Half Power 20 metres
24V 24V 20 metres
12-24V Not Connected 20 metres
Table 11 communications cable length

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5.2.2 Power connections

Connected the supply voltage to terminals 23 (minus) and 22 (plus).

Terminal 21 is internally connected to terminal 23. Terminal 20 is internally connected to
terminal 22.
These terminals may be used either for daisy-chaining of power to other units, or
connecting to the output relays for power to the load (see Outputs).

5.2.3 Outputs

OUT 1 - Power relay output:

• Terminal 19 - Normally open (connected to 17 when a valid keycard is used)
• Terminal 18 - Normally closed (connected to 17)
• Terminal 17 - Common

OUT 2 - Signal relay output:

• Terminal 16 - Normally open (connected to 14 when a valid keycard is used)
• Terminal 15 - Normally closed (connected to 14)
• Terminal 14 - Common

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5.3 Alternative connection of external devices
5.3.1 Voltage applied to load when valid keycard is inserted

Figure 5.7 Connecting alternative 1

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5.3.2 Voltage disconnected from load when valid keycard is
inserted

Figure 5.8 Connecting alternative 2

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5.3.3 Acts like normally closed switch; contacts open when a
valid keycard is inserted

Figure 5.9 Connecting alternative 3

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5.3.4 Acts like a normally open switch; contacts close when a
valid keycard is inserted

Figure 5.10 Connecting alternative 4

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5.3.5 Egress switch
Input for a normally open push button switch. Output Relay is activated for a preset time
period by momentarily pressing this switch. Used to unlock the door from the inside.
The switch is connected to the Relay board on X1 pin 8 and 9 (IN 1).

IN 1 - Egress switch input:

• Terminal 9 - Positive
• Terminal 8 - Negative

5.3.6 Privacy switch

Input for connecting a Privacy indicator switch. When the switch is closed, only keycards
with deadbolt override are granted access. The switch is connected to the Relay board on
X1 pin 10 and 11 (IN 2).

X1 pin 12 and 13 (IN 3)- For future use

5.3.7 Automatic door opener

This function is used when you first need an “unlock” signal and then after one sec. a new
signal to the automatic door opener equipment. The Output relay is deactivated after a
preset time period. The Automatic Door opener is connected to X1 pin 14 and 16 (OUT 2).

OUT 2 - Signal relay output:

• Terminal 16 - Normally open (connected to 14 when a valid keycard is used)
• Terminal 15 - Normally closed (connected to 14)
• Terminal 14 - Common

Min. 0.1A @ 5VDC ¹

Load current, out 1 Max. 5A @ 30VDC
Min. 1mA @ 5VDC
Load current, out 2 Max. 1A @ 30VDC
For more details see Table 11.

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6 Check of the Remote Controller
installation
Check the following:

1 The Card Reader is mounted at a suitable height and the side walls are in a vertical
position.
2 The Relay Box is mounted correctly in a secured area.
3 All cables are properly fixed and located either onto the wall or in surface conduits.
4 No cables are pinched.
5 Door and locking devices are operating properly.
6 All holes are filled or sealed
7 The power consumption is not higher than what the Power Supply provides.
(see Power supply requirements in chapter 5).
8 The function of all external devices.

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Appendix A

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