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1. Spacer Correctly Polarised i eS Ae The ELCx reader is supplied with a spacer and a number of labels to suit different mounting locations Use the spacer where it is not possible to drill a hole for the reader Fixing to Glass The labels are fitted last Using double sided sticky tape locate and fix the spacer in position with the cable running through one of the four Cable Access Points After electrical connections have been made to the reader attach it to the spacer using the screws provided After testing attach one label to the reader and for decorative purposes another label on the other side of the glass Identec Limited Cryptag Census ELCx Site Manual Page 6 15 If the reader is to be mounted directly on to the door or wall a hole 45mm diameter and at least 10mm deep should be drilled at the centre of the desired reader position An additional hole will also be needed to bring in the cabling to the reader OG Bou BIO c Oj o x0 L AITO g oO QS NO No ra Connections The connections are shown above The power supply to the reader between OV and V should be between 6V and 18V d c The current consumption of the reader is approximately 60mA so voltage drop in the cable should be considered but will rarely be a problem The connections marked Hi Range and Lo terminals 3 to 5 allow the reading range to be adjusted If Ran2. 11 4 13 11 11 10 11 Page 15 15
3. LED 4 will flicker and the flickering gets more intense as the tag gets closer to the reader The green Data LED 3 will blink once when the tag s identity is reported 4 The reader reports the tag only once The reader sends the identity of the tag when the tag is first identified As shown by the Data LED 3 with a single blink To get another report take the tag away from the reader for a few seconds then bring it back in towards the reader Identec Limited Cryptag Census ELCx Site Manual Page 4 15 2 READER LOCATION The range of the ELCx is such that some care is needed in selecting the reader s location A Do not locate an ELCx reader near another reader If tags can pick up signals from two or more readers they respond to neither The separation should be about 1 5 times the sum of their ranges For the ELCx reader the reading range is normally well over 1 metre 3 3 ft so two ELCx readers should be kept at least 3 metres 10 ft apart If there are readers from other manufacturers there may be an interaction If the other reader uses frequencies similar to those used by Cryptag Census the safe distance may be more than expected This is because Cryptags are more sensitive than most tags B ELCx readers should not be mounted directly on to a metal surface Not only will the reading range be severely affected but also the current consumption will rise In extreme cases there is a danger that the reader may
4. door Check that no problems will arise from tags being read behind the reader or to the side The reading zone is almost spherical When tags are being carried by people the best height should be selected with regard to the way in which tags will be read The best height is generally where tags will naturally be presented face on to the reader except TC3 The reader should be within reach of people in wheelchairs ELCx readers have LEDs fitted but are covered by the label sign The ELCx requires a hole to be drilled in the surface on which it is to be mounted This hole should be 45mm 1 75 inch diameter and have a depth of at least 10mm If the reader is to be mounted on a fire door make sure that the door s integrity is maintained If the reader is to be mounted in an outdoor location you should use a suitable version of the reader Identec Limited Cryptag Census ELCx Site Manual Page 5 15 3 INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING 3 1 Installation Cabling Use screened cable with the cable screen earthed at the other end from the reader the controller end Preferably the cable should not be more then 100 metres 330 ft long for Wiegand interface or 10 metres 33 ft for the serial interface Positioning the reader and labels A T B Cable Access ELCx SPACER MOUNT SPACER USING HOLES MARKED A Holes marked B are for the reader fixings Cable Access B
5. CRYPTAG CENSUS SITE MANUAL IDENTEC READER TYPE ELCx Identec Ltd Mercantile Road Rainton Bridge Industrial Estate Houghton le Spring County Durham England DH4 5PH Tel 44 0 191 584 4084 Fax 44 0 191 584 9077 Web site www identec com e mail info identec com Issue 5 July 2003 This manual is provided for information purposes only All information included in this manual is subject to change without notice Identec is not responsible for any damages direct or indirect arising from or related to the use of this manual or associated product Copyright 1999 Identec Limited All rights reserved Printed in the United Kingdom This manual may be reproduced by Identec s customers for the purpose of assisting with the installation of Cryptag Census equipment Reproduction in any form physical or electronic of all or part of this manual for any other purpose requires the express written permission of Identec Ltd Trademark Notice Cryptag is a registered trademark of Identec Ltd Census is a registered trademark of Identec Ltd Cliptag is a registered trademark of Identec Ltd Identec is a registered trademark of Identec Ltd Patents Patents in the UK and other countries protect Cryptag systems Registered Designs Various aspects of the reader design are registered WARNING NOTICE This product uses radio frequency signals and is therefore subject to possible interference Any application should bear thi
6. c Limited Cryptag Census ELCx Site Manual Page 13 15 INDEX approvals ASCH backbox battery baud rate case clock data commissioning computer configuration connections contents data LED decimal dimensions disposal of tags drilling hole EMC directive EN 60950 environment ETS 300 683 ETS 300 330 fault finding FCC getting started green LED guarantee height HID Identec Limited Cryptag Census ELCx Site Manual 12 13 10 11 4 8 10 11 11 11 13 2 12 12 11 12 C A installation interference introduction ISO 9002 kit mounting Label LEDs Lithium location low range low voltage directive mechanical data metal monitor mounting mounting kit MPT 1337 MS3 test tune Noise LED operating environment outdoors patents PID power programming option reader reading range red LED RS232 returns Page 14 15 6 4 5 8 9 11 13 5 9 2 12 4 5 8 9 11 11 4 11 11 5 11 4 5 8 9 11 10 11 10 safety separation of readers serial data site codes site survey spacer starting supply voltage tag disposal tag numbers tags technical data temperature trademarks troubleshooting unpacking user instructions Voltage warning weight wheelchairs Wiegand Identec Limited Cryptag Census ELCx Site Manual 10 11 9 10 5 6 4 11 13 10
7. cut out temporarily It is safe to mount on metal using the spacer provided but reading range will be affected The reader can be mounted on metal backboxes 75mm square such as are used for standard electrical fittings It is better to use plastic backboxes as the metal backbox has a small effect on range Take care not to over tighten backbox attachment screw bolts C Interference The reading range may be affected if the ELCx is mounted close to a computer monitor or other sources of interference The effect on reading range will vary with the monitor s scan frequency D ELCx readers can be mounted on glass or other flat surfaces using the spacer provided The ELCx s reading range is such that a Site Survey is desirable Using the MS3 Test Tune meter the reading range will only be affected significantly if the MS3 with the probe attached shows that the reading range is reduced below 1 metre ELCx Label readers are designed so that they can be mounted directly on to a door The reader s dimensions match those of commonly used labels signs and the reader s low profile and bevelled edges mean that it can be mounted unobtrusively Using the spacer supplied the reader can be mounted on other surfaces In general the reader is best mounted in the centre of a door or towards the handle This maximises the probability of the tagholder being detected before reaching the door The reader can be mounted on either side of the
8. ency is noted e g 131kHz in USA 153kHz The part numbers of readers and tags for use in USA have an A added so the US version of ELCx is ELCxA For more information on approvals refer to Appendix B Identec Limited Cryptag Census ELCx Site Manual Page 2 15 CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 3 1 3 2 Chapter 4 Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Index Identec Limited Cryptag Census ELCx Site Manual Cryptag Census Label Reader Introduction The reader Unpacking Getting started Reader Location Installing and commissioning Installation Commissioning Troubleshooting Technical Data Approvals User Instruction Page RAHA mn 11 12 13 14 Page 3 15 1 CRYPTAG CENSUS LABEL READER 1 1 Introduction Cryptag Census is a high performance tag identification system offering fast long range multiple reading with the CR1 readers Complementing the top end CR1 readers and short range EC1 range of readers the ELCx ELCxA USA reader provides a mid range solution where moderate reading range is required The ELCx is easy to install and its thin profile means it can be mounted unobtrusively for instance on doors All Census Tags work on all Census Readers but the reading range can vary For most applications the instruction sheet provided with each reader should suffice Installers should rarely if ever need to refer to this manual which should be treated a
9. er Wiegand output Data on DO and D1 Low going pulses 100us long All timings are potentially configurable 1 6ms pulse separation Minimum 250ms between transmissions Internal 1k pull ups Clock Data output This uses the same circuitry as the Wiegand output Serial data RS232 NOT TRUE RS232 Operates 3 Volts Pulsing to 5 Volts Transmit data only No receive function 9600 baud 8 data bits no parity one stop bit The reader reports a power up message identifying itself Each tag is reported in ASCII code e g HID 00014 PID 01234 The numbers are reported in decimal Configuration ELCx readers are normally configured by Identec For advice on equipment to configure ELCx readers contact Identec Operating Environment 20 C to 60 C non condensing Standard readers Protected readers are available Identec Limited Cryptag Census ELCx Site Manual Page 11 15 Appendix B APPROVALS ELCx generally requires some form of approval as it is an intentional emitter of radio frequency This section describes the status of the product in various countries at the time of writing For more up to date information contact Identec This product confirms to the essential requirements of Articles 3 1 b and 3 2 Annex IV of Directive 1999 5 EEC This product must only be used as described in the user manual This product is intended for use in the following countries in accordance with the above directive Belgium Denmark Fin
10. flicker when a tag is brought in OR Data LED does not flash when a tag is brought in This suggests that the tag is not being read Make sure that the tag you are using is a working Cryptag Census tag Is there another reader in the vicinity See the section on reduced range Red LED flashes but no response by controller i e no output message Does the Data LED flash when the tag is brought in to the reader If not check whether this tag is valid for the reader by reference to the HID often used to define site code of the tag An ELCx may be configured to report some tags and ignore others Is the tag being removed from the reading zone for sufficient time Normally a few seconds will be sufficient but it is possible for the ELCx to be programmed to wait for longer In this case you should have been informed Data LED flashes but there is no controller response Check the wiring to the controller Has the controller been programmed to respond to the tag being used NB Ifthe power supply to the reader has had incorrect polarity there is a small chance that the output circuit has been damaged Tags are read but range is low Check the Noise LED This should be off when no tag is present Any flickering on the Noise LED is likely to mean that reading range will be affected Is there another reader nearby Is there a computer monitor nearby Is the reader mounted on metal The ELCx is not designed to be mounted on metal Usin
11. g in towards the reader Three things should happen The red LED 2 should start to flicker showing that the tag is being read The Noise LED 4 will flicker and the flickering gets stronger as the tag gets closer to the reader The Data LED 3 will flash when the tag is first read This shows that tag data has been sent To get the Data LED 3 to flash again remove the tag wait for a few seconds and then bring it back 1n Verify that the tag data is reaching the controller and that the green LED 1 if used is being driven by the controller The reading range should be at least 100 cm 39 inches for a TC1 if long range is selected Range connected to Hi and the typical range is 1 1m to 1 2m up to 4ft With the range reduced Range connected to Lo the reading range should drop to 60 to 70 cm about 2 ft If there are any problems refer to the Troubleshooting guide in the next section Identec Limited Cryptag Census ELCx Site Manual Page 8 15 4 TROUBLESHOOTING It is rare for the reader to fail so check the installation before proceeding Refer to page 8 for LED locations No LEDs come on This will normally mean that the reader is not receiving power of the correct polarity Check the voltage on the reader terminals using a meter If there is very bright light it may not be possible to see the LEDs If this is the case the reader may need relocating If the LEDs are still off replace the reader Red LED does not
12. g the spacer under theses circumstances can help increase the reading range Is Range terminal 4 connected to Hi terminal 3 Are there any other electrical systems that could cause interference Try turning electrical equipment off to see if the reader is affected Identec Limited Cryptag Census ELCx Site Manual Page 9 15 Green LED does not come on Disconnect any wires to the LED terminal and connect a wire from the 0V terminal to the LED terminal The green LED should come on If it does check the wiring from the controller to the LED terminal Does the signal to the LED terminal have the correct polarity OV to turn on Tag numbers reported incorrectly Wiegand The most likely cause is the Wiegand wires are reversed Is the controller set up for the format used by the reader If the system uses Site Codes are these set up correctly Tag numbers reported incorrectly RS232 The reader is supplying data switching from 3V to 5Volts and as such is not true RS232 Tests have shown that this is compatible with most modern computer terminals If the data appears to be garbage check the baud rate etc The normal for ELCx readers is 9600 baud 8 data bits one stop bit no parity Check that the RS232 line is not too long and that connections are properly made This will often give occasional errors Repair The reader is designed to be Installer Friendly and is rarely damaged so please check the installation thoroughl
13. ge is linked to Hi the reader will give full range while connecting Range to Lo reduces the range to approximately 60 Do not leave these unconnected and do not connect them to anywhere else Leaving Range open circuit will give an intermediate reading range but there is a danger that reading will be unreliable The green LED will light when the LED input is grounded Pin 10 Identec Limited Cryptag Census ELCx Site Manual Page 7 15 Readers can be configured as either Wiegand output or Clock Data output The same data connections are used as shown in the drawing The RS232 output is independent and it can be configured to give data after all tags Card Present CP is available when the reader is configured for Clock Data output and goes low while data is being transmitted The Card Present terminal can also be reconfigured as a Wiegand Hold input terminal The ELCx has some protection against connection faults but they do not cover all circumstances 3 2 Commissioning Commissioning the ELCx is a simple process consisting of first making sure the reader is working and then checking that the data from the reader is reaching the controller LED Location Visible when front label removed LED 1 i Green LED2 J Red LED 3 Data LED 4 Noise To check that the reader is working apply power to the reader The red LED 2 should come on as also should the Data LED 3 The Noise LED 4 should be off Bring a ta
14. land France Germany Holland Iceland Republic of Ireland Italy Luxembourg Sweden and United Kingdom United Kingdom ELCx is approved to MPT 1337 and ETS 300 683 Other countries inside European Union ELCx is tested to ETS 300 330 for Radio Frequency emissions The testing to ETS 300 330 and ETS 300 683 should be acceptable in all European Union countries However certain national limitations may apply United States of America FCC GRANT AUTHORISATION JHD CEN4 For the purpose of FCC this range of product is classified as a low frequency intentional radiator The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment In all countries this product is approved on the basis that it shouldn t cause interference to others and that it won t be affected by interference If you make an unauthorised modification you may invalidate that approval and you might be committing an criminal offence depending on local legislation Low Voltage Directive Cryptag Census readers have been designed and manufactured in accordance with EN60950 following the provisions of the Low Voltage Directive ISO 9002 Identec s Quality System conforms to ISO 9002 Certificate Number FM36029 Identec Limited Cryptag Census ELCx Site Manual Page 12 15 Appendix C USER INSTRUCTIONS C 1 After installing Cryptag Census it i
15. posed of accordingly If you are uncertain about how to dispose of tags they may be returned to Identec for disposal C 3 End User Instructions This section can be used to generate simple instructions for end users You have been provided with a Cryptag Census tag Application information to be given here To get the best out of your tag would you please spare a few moments to read this The tag operates best when it is in the same plane as the readers which are usually mounted vertically You will get good performance if the tag is worn vertically but not so good if the tag is placed flat in the bottom of a bag The performance of the tag will be affected if it is surrounded by metal objects such as coins keys or mobile phones The larger the metal object the more effect it can have This tag has been designed and built to work under conditions met in normal daily use but for reliable operation the following precautions should be observed Do not bend the tag excessively It should not be kept in the back pocket of trousers or other places where it may be subject to bending 2 Do not immerse in water or allow it to come in contact with solvents 3 Do not leave the tag in a hot place e g on a radiator 4 This tag contains a small battery which under normal circumstances will last 5 years for some Tag modules Battery life will be reduced if the tag is left for long periods within range of a Cryptag Census reader Idente
16. s a good idea to make sure that the customer understands how the system works and how to get the best out of it What they are told depends on the type of application This section provides information that will be useful to the manager responsible for the system as well as the basis for information to give to all tagholders if applicable If personnel are carrying tags show them how to present a tag to a reader face on Explain that tags are much less likely to be read if they are on their side for instance lying in the bottom of a bag Tags do not read as well inside bags with metal frames or surrounded by keys and coins The identity of the tag will not be incorrectly reported but the range may be affected Once a tag has been reported most software versions will not report that tag again until it has been taken right out of the reading zone for several seconds then brought back If you need the door to unlock again you must walk well away from the reader before returning to it Tags must not be left within range of readers The battery inside the tag will be used up If the tag is left next to a reader for several weeks the battery would become totally flat C 2 Tag disposal When a tag reaches the end of its life it should be disposed of properly As there may be considerable time before this happens and environmental policy may have changed in the meantime we recommend Tags contain a small lithium battery and should be dis
17. s a reference document This manual complements the Identec website www identec com which contains more detailed technical information The CR1Cryptag Census Site Manual also contains data on the Census tags 1 2 The ELCx reader A Cryptag Census reader identifies tags sometimes referred to as tokens or cards using low frequency radio signals ELCx transmits to the tag at 131kHz in USA 153 kHz and detects the tag s response which is at 98kHz in USA 115kHz The USA version is denoted as ELCxA The ELCx reader is configurable and this is normally done in the factory Configuration controls the output format timings etc 1 35 Unpacking Check that the package contains e Reader e Spacer e Labels e Manual and Installation Sheet e Mounting kit 1 4 Getting started 1 Connect a power supply to the reader The positive connection goes to V terminal 1 while the negative connection goes to 0V terminal 2 The supply should be at least 6V and should not exceed 18V For optimum range the supply should be at least 12V For supply voltages less than 12V reading range will be reduced 2 Bring a tag near the reader The reading range should be at least 100cm 39 inches for a TC1 tag but is usually more Reading range is reduced unless terminals 3 and 4 are connected 3 The red LED 2 see page 8 will flash when the tag is within range The red LED 2 will flash when the tag is being read At the same time the red Noise
18. s in mind and in particular it should not be possible for personal safety to be jeopardised by a failure to read This reader neither uses nor generates hazardous voltages You should not connect any such voltage to it Identec Limited Cryptag Census ELCx Site Manual Page 1 15 C This product complies with the following European Community directives Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC EMC Directive 89 336 EEC This product confirms to the essential requirements of Articles 3 1 b and 3 2 Annex IV of Directive 1999 5 EEC This product must only be used as described in the user manual This product is intended for use in the following countries in accordance with the above directive Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Holland Iceland Republic of Ireland Italy Luxembourg Sweden and United Kingdom FCC Regulations This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device must not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC GRANT AUTHORISATION JHD CEN4 Note Systems that comply with FCC regulations operate at different frequencies and only such systems are to be installed in USA These systems have some performance differences in particular a slight increase in reading speed Throughout this manual the effect of the change in frequ
19. y In the unlikely event that you find that the reader is faulty you should replace the entire reader Identec encourages its customers to return faulty equipment as investigation of faults may help us improve the product 12 month no quibble guarantee All Identec readers and tags are guaranteed for 12 months against defective parts or workmanship from the date of despatch from the factory Identec Limited Cryptag Census ELCx Site Manual Page 10 15 Appendix A TECHNICAL DATA For more information on Cryptag Census in general refer to the CR1 Site Manual The reading range of ELCx is specified at 100cm minimum with a TC1 tag but in general better ranges will be achieved Typical ranges are 1 1 metres to 1 2 metres This range assumes that the tag is in the optimum orientation and the readers supply voltage is greater than 12V Reader mechanical details Dimensions 213mm x 163mm x 4 7mm 8 4 x 6 4 x 0 2 inches Weight approx 200g 7 ounces Colour Material Grey ABS case LEDs Red internal control Green external control Noise indication red Data sent green Electrical connections Screened cables are required to meet EMC requirements as approvals were obtained with screened cables Power input 6 18V d c 60mA typical current depends on LED status 100mA max The ELCx power connection is reverse voltage protected There is a slight danger that incorrect connections on other terminals can damage the read
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