Fault Tolerant Intelligent Access Control System - PCSC

Fault Tolerant Intelligent Access Control System 

Installation Manual 

33-10068-001 

REV: B 

PCSC 

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First Edition: January 2010 

Revision August 2011 

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Publication Number: 33-10068-001-B 

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0.1 Board Diagrams 

0.1.1 The FT Printed Circuit Board Wiring Diagram 


0.1.2 The FT – Rack-Mounted 


0.1.3 The DDM Printed Circuit Board Wiring Diagram 


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0.1.4 The SDM Printed Circuit Board Wiring Diagram 

NOTE: Model SDM is not UL Listed or intended to be used in UL 294 Installations. 


0.2 Table of Contents 

1.0 Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 10 

1.1 Theory of Operation ........................................................................................................................ 11 

Redundancy ...................................................................................................................................... 12 

2.0 Installing Power .................................................................................................................................. 13 

2.1 Installing Power to the FT and DDM ............................................................................................... 13 

2.1.1 Installing Power ........................................................................................................................ 13 

2.1.2 PCSC 3.0 Amp or 6.0 Amp Power Supply (DDM only) ........................................................... 14 

2.2 Installing Power SDM ..................................................................................................................... 15 

2.2.1 Installing Power- 3.0 Amp ........................................................................................................ 15 

2.2.2 PCSC 3.0 Amp Power Supply .................................................................................................. 16 

2.3 Resetting a Panels to Default Values .............................................................................................. 17 

3.0 Wiring the Readers ............................................................................................................................. 18 

3.1 Grounding the Readers ................................................................................................................... 19 

3.2 Properly Routing the Cables ........................................................................................................... 19 

3.3 Grounding the Power and Data Lines ............................................................................................. 19 

3.3.1 Procedure ................................................................................................................................ 19 

3.4 Grounding the Pin Pad or Reader .................................................................................................. 20 

3.4.1 Procedure ................................................................................................................................ 20 

3.4.2 Grounding the Reader Mullion Mount ...................................................................................... 20 

4.0 Reader Connections to the DDM ....................................................................................................... 21 

4.0.1. Reader Disconnect Resistors .................................................................................................. 21 

4.0.2 Compatible UL Listed Readers: ............................................................................................... 21 

4.1 Reader Connections: PR233 MiniProx / PR-733/732 ..................................................................... 22 

4.2 Reader Connections: PR-234 / PRK-234 ProxPro / PR736 / PRK-736 .......................................... 23 

4.3 Reader Connections: PR-235 MaxiProx / PR-735 .......................................................................... 24 

4.4 Reader Connections: Sensor Wiegand .......................................................................................... 25 

4.5 Reader Connections: VeriProx / V-Pass/ ........................................................................................ 26 

4.6 Reader Connections: iClass ........................................................................................................... 27 

4.7 Reader Connections: Xceed ID SP632/SP632M/SP633/SP635/SPK635 ...................................... 28 

4.8 Reader Connections: Biometric ...................................................................................................... 29 

5.0 Wiring the Door(s) ............................................................................................................................... 30 

5.1 Wiring the Panel in a Fail-Safe Environment .................................................................................. 32 

5.1.1 Fail Safe - DDM ....................................................................................................................... 32 

5.1.1 Fail Safe - SDM ........................................................................................................................ 33 

5.2 Wiring Panel in a Fail-Secure Environment .................................................................................... 34 

5.2.1 Fail-Secure - DDM ................................................................................................................... 34 

5.2.2 Fail-Secure - SDM ................................................................................................................... 36 


5.3 LED Arrays ...................................................................................................................................... 37 

5.3.1 Using the Seven Segment LED Array ...................................................................................... 37 

5.3.2 Status Chart for All LED Arrays ................................................................................................ 37 

5.4 Installing Noise Suppression Device .............................................................................................. 37 

5.4.1 Procedure ................................................................................................................................ 37 

5.5 Reset button ................................................................................................................................... 38 

5.5.1 Reset button on the FT and DDM ............................................................................................ 38 

5.5.2 Reset Button on the SDM ........................................................................................................ 39 

6.0 Communicating with the FT, DDM and SDM through TCP/IP ............................................................ 40 

6.0.1 Connecting to a Panel via TCP/IP ............................................................................................ 40 

6.1 Programming the FT ....................................................................................................................... 41 

6.1.1 Connecting to a FT .................................................................................................................. 41 

6.1.2 Setting the Name and IP Address of a FT ............................................................................... 43 

6.1.3 Configure a Network of Connected FTs .................................................................................... 47 

6.1.4 Setting the Time Zone for a Particular Panel ........................................................................... 52 

6.1.5 Changing the Password ........................................................................................................... 54 

6.1.6 Specifying the IP Address to Allow FT configuration access .................................................... 56 

6.2 Programming the Dual Door Module .............................................................................................. 59 

6.2.1 Connecting to the DDM ........................................................................................................... 59 

6.2.2 Setting the Name and IP Address of a DDM ............................................................................ 61 

6.2.3 Configure the DDM’s Primary FT and Secondary FTs ............................................................. 64 

6.2.4 Setting the Time Zone for a Particular Panel ........................................................................... 70 

6.2.5 Changing the Password ........................................................................................................... 72 

6.2.6 Specifying the allowable Hosts and Workstations within a network ......................................... 74 

6.3 Programming the Single Door Module ............................................................................................ 76 

6.3.1 Connecting to the SDM ............................................................................................................ 76 

6.3.2 Setting the Name and IP Address of a SDM ............................................................................ 78 

6.3.3 Configure the SDM’s Primary FT and Secondary FTs .............................................................. 79 

6.3.4 Changing the Password on the SDM ....................................................................................... 81 

6.3.5 Setting the Time Zone for a Particular Panel on the SDM ....................................................... 83 

6.3.6 Setting the Panel Number for the SDM .................................................................................... 85 

6.3.7 Specifying the allowable Hosts and Workstations within a network ......................................... 87 

6.4 DIPswitch Addressing ..................................................................................................................... 89 

6.4.1 Location of the DIPswitch on the FT and DDM ........................................................................ 89 

6.4.2 DIPswitching the Panel Address (1-63).................................................................................... 

90 

6.4.3 Software Addressing of the SDM ............................................................................................. 91 

7.0 Status Lights and Dealing with Communication Errors ....................................................................... 92 

7.1 LED and 7 Segment LED Communication ..................................................................................... 92 

7.2 Communication Errors .................................................................................................................... 92 

7.2.1 Communication Errors – FT ..................................................................................................... 92 


7.2.2 Communication Errors - DDM .................................................................................................. 92 

7.2.3 Communication Errors - SDM .................................................................................................. 93 

7.3 Sense Inputs for the DDM and SDM .............................................................................................. 93 

7.4 User Selectable Options ................................................................................................................. 94 

8.0 Appendix A - FT Specifications ........................................................................................................... 95 

8.1 Fault Tolerant Controller Features – FT ......................................................................................... 95 

8.1.1 System Capacities .................................................................................................................... 95 

8.1.2 Electrical Ratings ...................................................................................................................... 95 

8.2 Fault Tolerant Controller Features – Dual Door Module ................................................................. 96 


8.3 Fault Tolerant Controller Features – Single Door Module .............................................................. 97 


8.4 Cable Requirements and Maximum Lengths .................................................................................. 98 

8.4.1 Communication- ....................................................................................................................... 98 

8.4.1 Readers .................................................................................................................................... 98 

9.5 Tool Requirements .......................................................................................................................... 99 

9.6 Controller Specifications ................................................................................................................. 99 

8.7 Maintenance Requirements .......................................................................................................... 100 

8.7.2 Back-Up Memory Battery Replacement ................................................................................ 100 

8.7.3 Power Supply Back Battery Replacement ............................................................................. 100 


1.0 Introduction 

Welcome to the PCSC Fault Tolerant Controller, the newest generation of intelligent access control 

systems from PCSC. This manual explains the Fault Tolerant Controller installation and connection to a 

network and other Fault Tolerant Controllers. The Fault Tolerant Controller Manual is divided up into six 

steps: 

Step 1 

Step 2 

Step 3 

Step 4 

Step 5 

Step 6 

Unpacking the Panels 

Installing Power 

Wiring the Readers 

Connecting the Readers to the Dual Door Module (DDM) and Single Door Module 

(SDM) 

Wiring the Door(s) 

Communicating with the Fault Tolerant Controller (FT) and DDM through TCP/IP 

Before powering the Fault Tolerant Controller, take a moment to read through this manual. It has been 

designed to allow you to move through the installation and programming phase with a minimum of 

difficult. Should you require additional guidance during the installation process, call PCSC Technical 

Support at (310) 303-3600. 



1.1 Theory of Operation 

The PCSC Fault Tolerant system is designed differently from the standard access control system in 

which PCSC has excelled for 25 years. A standard Host -> Controller -> Reader/Door setup has always 

been reliant on each device preceding it to function properly in order to maintain the integrity of the 

system. For example, if a controller is to “fail” (lose power or be disconnected from the network), the 

readers or door controls connected to those panels will fail to activate. The system can be increasingly 

problematic if multiple panels are daisy-chained together via RS-485 or standard LAN network. If a 

panel within the chain goes off-line, it will disrupt the connection to the network. Although this occurrence 

is rare, it is a weakness within the standard access control architecture. 

The Fault Tolerant system was designed with a LAN-based “Active/Active” or “Active/Inactive” system 

architecture which compensates for the possibility that a controller may go off-line. If, for any reason, a 

primary controller fails, an alternate controller shall automatically take over the duties of the failed 

controller. The progression of successors to a faulty controller shall continue to provide security without 

any degradation in system operations. 

This secure method of operation was accomplished by dividing the duties of the standard panel into two 

distinct panel types. The intelligence of a standard controller that is able to function independently from 

the Host computer has been assigned to the Fault Tolerant Controller or FT within the Fault Tolerant 

system. The FT, connected to the network via a LAN connection, performs as the functional brain for all 

its subsidiary door modules. There are two types of FT within the Fault Tolerant system. The first is a 

standard independent panel. The second is a rack-mounted FT which incorporates two FTs within its 

design. 

The second type of panel within the Fault Tolerant system is the Door Module. The Fault Tolerant 

system has two types of door modules: the Single Door Module (SDM) and the Dual Door Module 

(DDM). The door module is a dumb device that communicates all door and reader activity to the FT and 

executes any instructions commanded. FTs and door modules are connected via the network, not a 

hard-wired cable, so that the architecture of the Fault Tolerant system can respond immediately to any 

panel failure. 


1. Redundancy 

The key to the FT within a Fault Tolerant network is redundancy. No FT should function independently 

within a PCSC Fault Tolerant system. Multiple FTs within a network allow a secondary FT to “fill-in” if a 

door module’s primary FT goes off-line. Therefore, a Fault Tolerant system will only ever fail at the level 

of a single door module, and not affect the system as a whole. 

This can be illustrated by the following scenario. Assume four panels (FTs 1 – 4) are connected via the 

network. Each panel is able to see the connected FTs on the network, and will display a constant scroll 

of the panels to which it is connected. Also connected to the network is DDM 26, which has been 

assigned to FT 1. Within the scroll of FT 1, DDM 26 will also appear. Other FT panels will not see DDM 

26, as DDM 26 will only being attempt to connect to FT 1. 

If FT 1 goes off-line, the system needs to adapt. In a standard access control scenario, FT 1 would go 

off-line, as would DDM 26, and the readers/doors connected to it. Within the Fault Tolerant system, DDM 

26 will immediately search out the secondary FT within its programming, in this case, FT 2. The FT 2 

scroll will show that it is now connected to DDM 26. Additionally, FT 1 will no longer appear on the scroll 

on the other FTs. 


2.0 Installing Power 

2.1 Installing Power to the FT and DDM 

The Fault Tolerant Controller (FT) can be powered via two different methods: 

• UL 294 Listed, power-limited, Power Over Ethernet (POE) injector 

(such as Altronix Model NetWay 8, 15.4 Watt minimum) 

• UL Listed Sunny Electronics Corp. Switching Adapter 

(Model SYS1319-2412-T3) 

The Dual Door Module (DDM) can be powered via two different methods: 

• UL 294 Listed, power-limited, Power Over Ethernet (POE) injector 

(such as Altronix Model NetWay 8, 30 Watt minimum) 

• UL 294 Listed PCSC Power Supply 

(such as Model PS300/12 or PS600/12) 

2.1.1 Installing Power 

The FT can be powered by a Sunny Electronics Corp. switching adapter, and will be connected to a 

12VDC connector located in the back of the unit. Wiring will be set at the factory. Disconnect power 

mains from the supply before making any adjustments to the wiring. 

FT Primary operating supply manufactured by Sunny Electronics Corp., Model SYS1319-2412-T3, rated 

at 12VDC, 2A (secondary). 

The DDM can be powered by a PCSC power supply, and will be connected to a 12VDC power supply at 

P2 at midlevel along the board. Wiring will be set at the factory. Disconnect power mains from the supply 

before making any adjustments to the wiring. 

DDM Primary operating supply manufactured by PCSC, Model PS300/12, rated at 12VDC, 3A 

(secondary) or Model PS600/12, rated at 12VDC, 6A (secondary). 

For installation, refer to the ESD SPS-3.6M2E Power Supply installation instructions (P/N: SPS36 

Instructions Rev: 04/15/02). 

DDM Secondary operating supply via sealed lead-acid rechargeable battery, rated 12VDC, 8Ah 

(providing a minimum 4 hours battery standby power) 

NOTE: Power supply cable connections are non power-limited outputs. For more information, 

please refer to the power supply installation manual. 


2.1.2 PCSC 3.0 Amp or 6.0 Amp Power Supply (DDM only) 


2.2 Installing Power SDM 

The SDM can be powered via two different methods: 

• Power Over Ethernet (POE) 

• PCSC Power Supply 

Shown below are the 3.0A PCSC power supplies. 


2.2.1 Installing Power- 3.0 Amp 

Should the SDM be powered by an independent power supply, the panel will be connected to a 12VDC 

power supply at P2 at midlevel along the board. Wiring will be set at the factory. Disconnect power 

mains from the supply before making any adjustments to the wiring. 

For installation, refer to the ESD SPS-3.6M2E Power Supply installation instructions (P/N: SPS36 

Instructions Rev: 04/15/02). 

NOTE: Power supply cable connections are non power-limited outputs. For more information, 

please refer to the power supply installation manual. 


2.2.2 PCSC 3.0 Amp Power Supply 



2.3 Resetting a Panels to Default Values 

This feature will be available in the future. 


3.0 Wiring the Readers 

PCSC has designed its products to withstand most inductive voltage spikes without effect. However, 

some noise found in power supplies and door strikes, in addition to static discharge, may cause the 

control unit to momentarily shut down, lockup, or in extreme cases, to become damaged. Unexplained 

lockups and intermittent system behavior are common symptoms of static or noise problems. If cycling 

power will remedy your problem, carefully follow these instructions: 

1. Install Metal Oxide Varistors (MOVs) (Siemens S10K30 or equivalent) at each Door Strike. When 

installed, they will suppress the feedback coming from door strikes, and limit most errors. 

2. Readers should be properly earth-grounded for uninterrupted reads. Please be aware that operation 

is affected by the amount of static present during certain times of the year. 

3. Properly grounding all readers and hardware, in addition to suppressing noise in the peripheral 

equipment, should allow for many problem free years of use with PCSC products. 

4. In addition, PCSC recommends using a separate filtered, electronically regulated output, switchable 

power supply for door strikes. 

5. Before installing the reader, please read the following instructions. Damage may occur if this is 

disregarded. 

6. Installation must meet all local, state, and federal regulations and codes for electrical installation. If 

these codes conflict with the installation methods described in this manual, please call your service 

representative. 


3.1 Grounding the Readers 

Do not route data and power cables in the same conduit. Crosstalk and transmission of electrical noise 

may result. The controller will become damaged if the power cable grounds to the data cable. 

NOTE: High Voltage and Low Voltage wiring must be routed separately and 

maintain a minimum spacing of 0.25 inches. 

3.2 Properly Routing the Cables 

Each cable has a set of drain lines that can be attached on the Host or controller end of the cable to any 

screws mounted in the optional enclosures. If other non-metallic enclosures are used for controller 

housing, ensure that an alternative source for earth grounding is available. 

3.3 Grounding the Power and Data Lines 

Each cable has a set of drain lines that can be attached on the Host or controller end of the cable to any 

screws mounted in the optional enclosures. If other non-metallic enclosures are used for controller 

housing, ensure that an alternative source for earth grounding is available. 

3.3.1 Procedure 

1. At the Reader side, it is important to be aware of both the static generated from the user end as well 

as electrical grounding from the data and power cabling. If at all possible, the reader mounting plate 

should be attached to a grounded junction box or to another source, if the junction box is nonmetallic. 

This alleviates the possible damage caused by static electricity. 

NOTE Leave the drain line taped back and floating at the reader site. 

2. If grounding locally is not possible, connect drain wires to the provided Electro Static Discharge 

(ESD) hardware at the Controller side (enclosure) or to earth grounded conduit. As each reader port 

is progressively farther away from the ESD hardware location, allow for enough drain line to reach 

the ESD hardware on the controller end of the cable. Allow enough strain relief to avoid 

touching other circuitry or creating excessive tension. 

NOTE: High Voltage and Low Voltage wiring must be routed separately and 

maintain a minimum spacing of 0.25 inches. 

3. On a permanently connected product, a terminal intended solely for the connection of an equipment 

grounding conductor shall be capable of securing a conductor of the size suitable for the particular 

application in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-1993. 

4. On a permanently connected product, a wire binding screw intended for the connection of an 

equipment grounding conductor shall have a green colored head that is hexagonal, slotted, or both. 

A pressure wire connector intended for connection of such a conductor shall be plainly identified 

such as by being marked “G” “GR,” “GROUND,” or “GROUNDING,” or the like, or by a marking on a 

wiring diagram provided on the product. The wire binding screw or pressure wire connector shall be 

secured to the frame or enclosure of the product and shall be located so that it is unlikely to be 

removed during service operations such as replacing fuses, resetting manual-reset devices, or the 

like. 


5. If a pressure wire connector intended for grounding is located where it could be mistaken for a 

neutral conductor of a ground supply, it shall be identified by a marking ”EQUIPMENT GROUND“ or 

with a green color identification, or both. 

6. On a permanently connected product, the surface of an insulated lead intended solely for the 

connection of an equipment grounding conductor shall be finished in a continuous green color or a 

continuous green color with one or more yellow stripes, and no other lead shall be so identified. 

3.4 Grounding the Pin Pad or Reader 


1. Orient the mounting plate so that the protruding ears are on top and facing the back of the reader or 

PIN Pad. Attach the mounting plate to the junction box using two screws. The mounting plate should 

be earth ground either to a ground junction box or directly to an earth ground source (especially if 

the junction box is not metal). 

2. Connect the cable to the rear of the reader. Secure the shield drain lines to one of the grounding 

screws in the Fault Tolerant Controller enclosure or other appropriate location. 

3. Place mounting holes on the back of the reader over the latches on the mounting plate, and then 

position the unit so that the cover is flush with the mounting plate. 

4. Secure the unit to the mounting plate by inserting the special security fastener through the hole in 

the bottom of the reader. Tighten it using the security driver. 

3.4.2 Grounding the Reader Mullion Mount 

The reader may be attached to a glass or door mullion separator (either vertically or horizontally) by 

using the Mullion Bracket Adapter Kits (04-10170-001 for horizontal mounting or 04-10171-001 for 

vertical mounting). 

3.4.2.1 Procedure 

1. At the Fault Tolerant Controller end, secure the drain lines to one of the ESD grounding screws in 

the Fault Tolerant Controller box. At the reader end, leave the drain line floating. It is recommended 

that the mullion adapter be affixed to an earth ground or to the incoming conduit. 

2. Mount the reader to the J-box or mullion bracket. 


4.0 Reader Connections to the DDM 

4.0.1. Reader Disconnect Resistors 

If an external power supply and a reader disconnect feature is required, place an appropriately sized 

resistor (not supplied) at the reader. However, if the reader is using an external power supply, then the 

resistor should be installed at the reader port on the panel. 

NOTE: Reviewer points this out as contradictory. Externally powered readers usually will not have the 

reader connect/disconnect due to the fact that feature is in the panels. 

If an external power supply is required, a resistor can be placed at the reader port to eliminate the 

Reader Disconnect message in the logger. 

NOTE: For use in the following diagrams, resistors are shown connected to the boards. 

However, for best operation, resistors should be placed where they are the most 

effective. 

NOTE: A second reader is not available with the SDM* at this time. However, Model SDM 

is not UL Listed or intended to be used in UL 294 Installations. 

4.0.2 Compatible UL Listed Readers: 

These are the only readers/keypads to be used in UL Installations, and all others must be removed or 

explicitly stated as such. 

Manufacturer 

Applied Wireless Identification Group 

(AWID) 

XceedID Corp. 

HID Corp. 

Model 

SR-2400 

XF1100 

6136AxN 


4.1 Reader Connections: PR233 MiniProx / PR-733/732 

NOTE: The AWID readers (PR733 and 

PRK732) have a brown LED 

wire. 


4.2 Reader Connections: PR-234 / PRK-234 ProxPro / PR736 / PRK-736 

NOTE: The AWID readers (PR736 and 

PRK736) have a brown LED 

wire. 


4.3 Reader Connections: PR-235 MaxiProx / PR-735 

NOTE: The AWID readers (PR735) 

have a brown LED wire. 


4.4 Reader Connections: Sensor Wiegand 


4.5 Reader Connections: VeriProx / V-Pass/ 


4.6 Reader Connections: iClass 


4.7 Reader Connections: Xceed ID SP632/SP632M/SP633/SP635/SPK635 


4.8 Reader Connections: Biometric 


5.0 Wiring the Door(s) 

Step 1. 

Step 2. 

When power is interrupted from the Fault Tolerant Controller, the door relay de-energizes and 

continuity (conduction path) exists between the Common (Com.) and Normally Closed (N.C.) 

relay contacts. Should this loss-of-power situation arise, it must be determined whether the 

door(s) controlled by the Fault Tolerant Controller will become unlocked (or a Fail-Safe 

environment), or locked (or a Fail-Secure environment). 

Refer to the two types of door hardware below and the circuit conditions that coincide with the 

state of the locks. 

Case A. Door Strike hardware requires continuity to unlock (for strikes that require power to 

lock, follow the outline given for maglocks). This is provided by a closed circuit 

condition (Normally Closed [N.C.]). 

Case B. Door Strike hardware does NOT require continuity to lock (for strikes that require 

power to lock, follow the outline given for maglocks). This is provided by an open 

circuit condition (Normally Open [N.O.]). 

Case C. Magnetic lock hardware requires continuity to lock. This is provided by a closed 

circuit condition (Normally Closed [N.C.]). 

Case D. Magnetic lock hardware does NOT require continuity to unlock. 

This is provided by an open circuit condition (Normally Open [N.O.]). 

Step 3. 

For Fail-Safe operation, wire the appropriate door lock hardware to accommodate an 

unlocked condition upon interruption of Fault Tolerant Controller power. This is implemented 

by: 

• For door strikes, wire between the Common and Normally Closed Door Relay contacts. 

• For Magnetic Locks, wire between the Common and Normally Open Door Relay 

contacts. 

For Fail-Secure operation, wire the appropriate door lock hardware to accommodate a locked 

condition upon interruption of Fault Tolerant Controller power. This is implemented by: 

• For door strikes, wire between the Common and Normally Open Door Relay contacts. 

For Magnetic Locks, wire between the Common and Normally Closed Door Relay 

contacts. 

NOTE: When using a Fail-Secure operation, UL Listed panic hardware shall be 

used to allow emergency exit from the protected area. 

Step 4. Next page 

NOTE For both conditions (Fail Safe and Fail Secure) it is presumed that Lock 

Power is battery backed. 


Step 4. 

Program the quiescent (INACTIVE) state of the door output relay to provide a locked door 

state. For Fail-Safe environments, the quiescent state of the door output relay should be 

ENERGIZED. For Fail-Secure environments, it should be DE-ENERGIZED. 



Consult the LiNC-NXG User Manual’s Door Overview/Hardware section for programming 

information. 

Open Collector Output: Open collector outputs are designed to drive an external relay. This 

technique can be used to control devices which exceed the relay capacity of those on board the Fault 

Tolerant Controller. The open collector outputs are capable of 100 mA current @ 12VDC. 


5.1 Wiring the Panel in a Fail-Safe Environment 

5.1.1 Fail Safe - DDM 


5.1.1 Fail Safe - SDM 



5.2 Wiring Panel in a Fail-Secure Environment 

5.2.1 Fail-Secure - DDM 





5.2.2 Fail-Secure - SDM 


NOTE: When using a Fail-Secure operation, UL Listed panic hardware shall be used to 

allow emergency exit from the protected area. 


5.3 LED Arrays 

5.3.1 Using the Seven Segment LED Array 

The proper settings for this feature will be available in the future. 

5.3.2 Status Chart for All LED Arrays 


5.4 Installing Noise Suppression Device 

To install a MOV to suppress noise and avoid problems related to spikes, follow the instructions below 

and refer to the diagrams on the following pages. 


The most effective location for a suppression device is at the source; in this case, at the door strike. 

1. Remove the strike-locking device and find the wire connector that attaches the lock wires to the 

lock. 

2. Install an MOV (Siemens S10K30 or equivalent) in parallel with the load. The MOV is a nonpolarized 

device and will work with both AC and DC locks. 

NOTE Use an additional MOV if you experience further noise at the strike. 

NOTE For further protection on DC units, a reverse biased diode may be installed 

(We suggest types 1N4004 to 1N4007 be used) also in parallel with the load. 

3. Note the wiring set-up of your particular system. Connections can be made either to the 

“normally open” (fail secure) contact or to the “normally-closed” (fail-safe) configuration 

whereby an isolation relay is used and a MOV is added for noise suppression. 


5.5 Reset button 

In situations where a panel is malfunctioning or a panel has been re-programmed, (see Section 6.0) it 

may be necessary to reset a panel to return it to its programmed state. 

5.5.1 Reset button on the FT and DDM 


5.5.2 Reset Button on the SDM 



6.0 Communicating with the FT, DDM and SDM through TCP/IP 

Communication with each Fault Tolerant Controller is based on three forms of identification: 

• The panels name (optional) 

• The panel’s unique IP Address 

• The panel’s DIPswitch number 


6.0.1 Connecting to a Panel via TCP/IP 

Programming of the FT, DDM and SDM controllers is done directly through the TCP/IP and a standard 

internet browser. When communicating with a panel via TCP/IP, it is possible to do the following: 

• Set IP Address and Name 

• Configure a network of connected FTs 

• Specify a primary FT (DDM and SDM only) 

• Specify secondary FTs (DDM and SDM only) 

• Specifying the allowable Hosts and Workstations within a network 

• Set the panel’s Time Zone 

• Set the DIPswitch number (SDM Only) 

• Changing the password 


6.1 Programming the FT 

6.1.1 Connecting to a FT 

All FTs are factory set with an IP Address of 192.168.168.42 as the default IP. 

NOTE: Default NTP server IP Address is 192.168.168.20. 

1. Connect a computer to a network switch via a CAT5 cable. 

2. Connect the panel to a switch via a CAT5 cable. 

3. Open an internet browser, such as Internet Explorer. 

4. Type 192.168.168.42 into the address bar. 

5. A security window will appear. The defaults are: 

• User Name: admin 

• Password: PYMTF 

6. Press the OK button. 


7. The PCSC FT Controller screen will appear. All necessary programming options will be available 

from this screen. 

NOTE: Not all features listed are for standard usage. Only those that are 

discussed in this section are for standard use. 


6.1.2 Setting the Name and IP Address of a FT 

1. Confirm that the computer and the appropriate panel are connected through a functioning 

switch. 


3. Type 192.168.168.42 into the address bar. The PCSC FT Controller screen will appear. 

4. From the PCSC FT Controller screen, select Configure Primary Networks. The following screen 

will appear. 

5. In the Host Name text box, insert the proper name for the panel. 

6. In the IP address text box, insert the proper IP address. 

7. In the Gateway IP, Subnet address, NTP server IP, TFTP server IP, insert the proper IP 

Addresses. 

8. Press the Apply button to set up. 


9. The secondary Ethernet configuration defaults to a blank screen by PCSC (manufacturer) 



11. In the Broadcast IP and Subnet address, insert the proper IP Addresses. 

12. Press the Apply button to save. (This save will not be effective until you re-boot the panel.) 

13. A Saving configuration page will appear. Press the home link to return to the main PCSC FT 

Controller page. 


NOTE: All panels within a network must have separate IP addresses. It is recommended 

that panels within the same clique have IP addresses that are in some way 

aligned. 

NOTE: All changes to the panel are temporary until the panel is RESET. See Section 5.4 

for proper resetting procedures. 


6.1.3 Configure a Network of Connected FTs 


switch. 



4. From the PCSC FT Controller screen, select Edit Configuration Files. The following screen will 

appear. 

5. Select Hydra configuration from the drop-down menu. 

6. Press the Edit button. 


Within the Hydra configuration screen, it is possible to edit which FTs the current panel will be able to 

see on the network. Only FTs can see other FTs. It is not necessary for an FT to see DDM or an SDM. 

7. Change or add the IP address of the peer FTs on the network. All FTs that can see each other 

will form a “clique”. 


Programmed for dual Ethernet 

8. Once all FTs have been entered, press the Save File button. 


Before panel programming/reboot 




After programming/reboot 

NOTE: A panel’s own IP address must be listed within the Hydra configuration screen. 


6.1.4 Setting the Time Zone for a Particular Panel 


switch. 




appear. 

5. Select Time zone from the drop-down menu. 



The established time zone for the panel will be listed. 

7. Change the time zone of the panel, if necessary. 

8. Once the range has been entered, press the Save File button. 

NOTE: A network can have multiple cliques with independent ranges that allow for 

additional growth without impacting on its neighbors. 



6.1.4.1 North American Time Zones 

NST3NDT Newfoundland Standard Time/ Newfoundland Daylight Time 

AST4ADT Atlantic Standard Time/ Atlantic Daylight Time 

EST5EDT Eastern Standard Time/ Eastern Daylight Time 

CST6CDT Central Standard Time/ Central Daylight Time 

MST7MDT Mountain Standard Time/ Mountain Daylight Time 

PST8PDT Pacific Standard Time/ Pacific Daylight Time 

AKST9AKDT Alaska Standard Time/ Alaska Daylight Time 

HAST10HADT Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time/ Hawaii-Aleutian Daylight Time 


6.1.5 Changing the Password 


switch. 



4. From the PCSC FT Controller screen, select Change password. 


The following screen will appear. 

5. Enter the new username. 

6. Enter the old password. 

7. Enter the new password. 

8. Confirm the new password. 

9. Press the Apply button. The system will store the updated username and password until 




6.1.6 Specifying the IP Address to Allow FT configuration access 


switch. 




appear. 

14. Select /etc/hosts.allow from the drop-down menu. 



The Hosts Allow screen allow access of the IE computer to edit the FT configuration.. The default is for 

ALL : ALL, which would allow any networked computer to edit configuration. 

NOTE: Only CPUs with a NIC card can access the LiNC-NXG as a host or workstation. 

16. To limit the number of computers that can change the FT configuration add the IP address of 

each PC. 


17. Once the IP Address(es) has been entered, press the Save File button. 

NOTE: All changes to the panel are temporary until the panel is RESET. Push Reset 

Button as seen in Section 5.4. 


6.2 Programming the Dual Door Module 

6.2.1 Connecting to the DDM 

All Dual Door Modules are factory set with an IP Address of 192.168.168.52 as the default IP. 










7. The PCSC DualDoorModule screen will appear. All necessary programming options will be 

available from this screen. 




6.2.2 Setting the Name and IP Address of a DDM 


switch. 


3. Type 192.168.168.52 into the address bar. The PCSC DualDoorModule screen will appear. 

4. From the PCSC DualDoorModule screen, select Configure Primary Networks. The following 

screen will appear. 



7. In the Gateway IP, Subnet address, NTP server IP, TFTP server IP, insert the proper IP 

Addresses. 


8. For the Secondary Ethernet configuration, in the IP address text box, insert the proper IP 

address. 

9. In the Broadcast IP, and Subnet address, insert the proper IP Addresses. 



11. A Saving configuration page will appear. Press the home link to return to the main PCSC 

DualDoorModule page. 



aligned. 

NOTE: All changes to the panel are temporary until the panel is RESET. Push the Reset 

button as seen on Section 5.4. 


6.2.3 Configure the DDM’s Primary FT and Secondary FTs 


switch. 



4. From the PCSC DualDoorModule screen, select Edit Configuration Files. The following screen 

will appear. 




The following screen will appear. Each DDM must have a Primary server (FT). Additionally, a DDM 

should have one (or more) Secondary server(s) in order of listed hierarchy. A DDM will only look for the 

expected FTs and will never look for the other DDMs and SDMs on the network. 

Prior to being programmed 


Programmed 

7. Change the IP Address for the Primary server. 

8. Change or add the IP Address(es) for the Secondary server. 

9. Once all IP Addresses of the appropriate FTs have been entered, press the Save File button. 


Applied 


Prior to reboot 

NOTE: All changes to the panel are temporary until the panel is RESET. Push the reset 

button as seen in Section 5.4. 


After reboot 


6.2.4 Setting the Time Zone for a Particular Panel 


switch. 




will appear. 





















6.2.5 Changing the Password 


switch. 



4. From the PCSC DualDoorModule screen, select Change password. 











6.2.6 Specifying the allowable Hosts and Workstations within a network 


switch. 




will appear. 




The Hosts Allow screen will give the range of all CPUs allowed to access the LiNC-NXG panels as hosts 

or workstations. The default is for ALL : ALL, which would allow any networked computer to function as a 

host or workstation. 


7. To limit the number of computers that can function as hosts or workstations, change or add the 

IP address of each CPU. 



additional growth without impacting its neighbors. 




6.3 Programming the Single Door Module 

6.3.1 Connecting to the SDM 

All Dual Door Modules are factory set with an IP Address of 192.168.168.62 as the default IP. 










7. The PCSC SingleDoorModule screen will appear. All necessary programming options will be 

available from this screen. 





6.3.2 Setting the Name and IP Address of a SDM 


switch. 


3. Type 192.168.168.62 into the address bar. The PCSC SingleDoorModule screen will appear. 

4. From the PCSC SingleDoorModule screen, select Configure Primary Networks. The following 







aligned. 



NOTE: It is not recommended to change the NTP and TFTP server IP address without 

specific knowledge. 



6.3.3 Configure the SDM’s Primary FT and Secondary FTs 


switch. 



4. From the PCSC SingleDoorModule screen, select Edit Configuration Files. The following 





The Hydra Configuration screen will appear. Each SDM must have a Primary server (FT). 

Additionally, a SDM should have one (or more) Secondary server(s) in order of listed hierarchy. An 

SDM will only look for the expected FTs and will never look for the other DDMs and SDMs on the 

network. 

7. Change the IP address for the Primary server. 

8. Change or add the IP Address(es) for the Secondary server. 

9. Once all IP addresses of the appropriate FTs have been entered, press the Save File 

button. 





6.3.4 Changing the Password on the SDM 


switch. 



4. From the PCSC SingleDoorModule screen, select Change password. 












6.3.5 Setting the Time Zone for a Particular Panel on the SDM 


switch. 


























6.3.6 Setting the Panel Number for the SDM 

Because there is no DIPswitch within the SDM, a Panel number (separate from the IP Address) needs to 

be assigned to the SDM for use with LiNC-NXG. 


switch. 



4. From the PCSC SingleDoorModule screen, select Change Unit number. The following screen 

will appear. 

5. A Unit configuration screen for the panel will appear. Select the proper Unit (or Panel) 

number for use with NXG. 

6. Press the Apply button. 


7. A confirmation screen will appear. If it is correct, press the Save File button. 





6.3.7 Specifying the allowable Hosts and Workstations within a network 


switch. 


3. Type192.168.168.62 into the address bar. The PCSC SingleDoorModule screen will appear. 






The Hosts Allow screen will give the range of all CPUs allowed to access the LiNC-NXG panels as hosts 

or workstations. The default is for ALL : ALL, which would allow any networked computer to function as a 

host or workstation. 


1. To limit the number of computers that can function as hosts or workstations, change or add the 

IP address of each CPU. 



additional growth without impacting its neighbors. 





6.4 DIPswitch Addressing 

Panels will also need to have a unique DIPswitch address to function properly with the LiNC-NXG 

network. It should be noted that the SDM does not have a DIPswitch. It is necessary to program the 

DIPswitch via the TCP/IP programming as noted in Section 6.3.6. 

6.4.1 Location of the DIPswitch on the FT and DDM 


6.4.2 DIPswitching the Panel Address (1-63) 

The dipswitch is located at SW1, on the left of the board. There are eight switches. For the binary 

number one (1), flip the switch to the left. For zero (0), flip the switch to the right. The address in 10+ will 

be in Hexadecimal format. 


6.4.3 Software Addressing of the SDM 

As the SDM does not have a DIPswitch, the SDM Address must be set via the TCP/IP setup. Please 

refer to Section 6.3.6 for proper configuration. 



7.0 Status Lights and Dealing with Communication Errors 

7.1 LED and 7 Segment LED Communication 


7.2 Communication Errors 

7.2.1 Communication Errors – FT 

Message at the PC 

FT is not responsive 

What to Do 

Verify the following: 

1. The red DC Power Indicator LED is ON. 

2. Verify that the ID number corresponds to the correct panel. 

(Check settings of switches at SW1). 

3. Check LAN connection. 

4. Remove the Battery for 5 minutes. Reinsert battery and 

reset panel. 

7.2.1.1 LED Fatal Error Display Codes 


7.2.2 Communication Errors - DDM 

DDM is not responsive 







reset panel. 




7.2.3 Communication Errors - SDM 

SDM is not responsive 







reset panel. 




7.3 Sense Inputs for the DDM and SDM 




7.4 User Selectable Options 



8.0 Appendix A - FT Specifications 

8.1 Fault Tolerant Controller Features – FT 

1 Supervised Tamper Sense Input & 1 Battery Sense 

LINUX Operating System 

Battery Backed Clock Calendar 

Flash RAM 

8MB (64SDRAM) 

Battery back-up SRAM 4MB (up to 16MB) 

LEDs for: 

Power, alarm, on-line diagnostics 

Tamper detect (S13) 

Electrical Ratings 

Type of Communications 

160 mA @ +12 Vdc 

LAN 

8.1.1 System Capacities 

Cardholder Capacity: 18,000 – 90,000 

History Transactions: 26,000 – 135,000 

8.1.2 Electrical Ratings 

When powered by Sunny Electronics Corp. Switching Adapter: 

Power: 

12VDC 

Draw: 

160mA @ 12V 

When powered by PoE Injector: 

Power: 

48VDC 

Draw: 

320mA @ 48V 

Warning Notice: Do not connect to a receptacle controlled by a switch. 


8.2 Fault Tolerant Controller Features – Dual Door Module 

2 Auxiliary Powered Outputs (Ratings) 


2 Reader Ports: -5-wire Wiegand interface 

2 Form C Door Strike Outputs (continuous power) 

2 Door Left Open Outputs (or 2 External Shunt Options) 

2 Supervised Door Senses 

2 Supervised Request to Exit Inputs 

4 User Configured Sense Inputs 


Flash RAM 

8MB 

SDRAM 

16MB 

LEDs for: 

Power, alarm, on-line diagnostics 

Reader Data [Error code, door status] 

Tamper detect 


Type of Communications 

160 mA @ +12 Vdc 

LAN 


Power: 

Draw: 

Relay Contacts 

Card Reader Draw: 

12VDC 

160mA @ 12V 

2 A @ 12 VDC 

100mA @ 12 VDC Max 

When powered by PoE Injector: 

Power: 

48VDC 

Draw: 

620mA @ 48V 

Warning Notice: Do not connect to a receptacle controlled by a switch. 


8.3 Fault Tolerant Controller Features – Single Door Module 

2 Auxiliary Powered Outputs 


1 Reader – 5 Wire Wiegand Reader 

1 Form C Door Strike Output 

1 Door Left Open Outputs (or 2 External Shunt Options) 

1 Supervised Door Senses 

1 Request to Exit Input 


Flash RAM 

8MB 

SDRAM 

32MB 


1A @ +12 Vdc 

Type of Communications LAN 


Power: 

Draw: 

Relay Contacts 

Card Reader Draw: 

12VDC 

160mA @ 12V 

2 A @ 30VDC 

600mA @ 12 VDC 



8.4 Cable Requirements and Maximum Lengths 

8.4.1 Communication- 

Type of Type of 22awg Maximum Distance 

Technology 

Stranded Wire 

Ethernet Category 5 cable To Fault Tolerant Controller 

300 feet (100m) 

Input Circuits 2-pair, twisted, w/ To the DDM or the SDM 

overall shield 

500 ft (150m) 

Input Circuits 2-pair, twisted, w/ To the DDM or the SDM 

overall shield 

500 ft (150m) 

8.4.1 Readers 

5-wire Wiegand- 

Type of Models Type of 22awg Maximum Distance Max. Distance w/PIN Pad 

Technology 

Stranded Wire 

Reader 3-pair, twisted, w/ 500 ft. 500 ft. 

overall shield (192 m) (192 m) 

Use PCSC Cable CBLCOMP (Access Control Composite Cable) for all reader connects. 

NOTE All data communications cables must reside in a separate electrical conduit. 

Absolutely NO high voltage or AC power cables allowed within data conduits. 


9.5 Tool Requirements 

Cable Connection Tool 

On the FT or DDM circuit board, a standard screwdriver is required for securing cabling connections. 

9.6 Controller Specifications 

LEDs and Dipswitches 

Two Seven-Segment LED Display 

Real Time Clock 

Power Supply 

The proper settings for this feature will be available in the 

future. 

Error codes are displayed in Hexadecimal format. Refer to the 

error code section for listing of codes and their meanings. 

A real time clock (DS1302) with battery backup is provided for 

time of day information. 

The FT and DDM may use either a power supply or be 

powered directly via Power Over Ethernet (POE). 

If using a power supply the FT or DDM require +12VDC for all 

logic. Relays, output drivers, etc. require a +12VDC power 

supply. An on-board DC-DC converter accepts an external 

voltage source of 10-26VDC, and converts this unregulated 

source to the required +5VDC. For an input voltage range of 

10-15 volts, the “+12VDC” converts this voltage source to the 

required +12VDC. For more information, please refer to the 

ESD power supply installation manual. 

NOTE: Refer to Section 2.0 for power supply and additional battery 

backup information. 

Battery Back-up Requirements 

Should the FT or the DDM be installed within an enclosure, a 

12VDC 8 AH battery is recommended as a back-up to the 

power supply, because it is the largest battery that will fit in the 

enclosure. The battery should be connected to the power 

supply charger in accordance with the manufacturer’s 

instructions. 

NOTE: The Single Door Module* is powered directly via Power Over Ethernet (POE). 

However, Model SDM is not UL Listed or intended to be used in UL 294 

Installations. 

Factory Settings 

The Fault Tolerant Controller is set at the factory as FT #1 with 

an IP Address of 192.168.168.42. 


8.7 Maintenance Requirements 

The following items require testing and/or maintenance to be performed on the Fault Tolerant Controller 

at least once a year. 

• PCB Back Up Memory Battery Replacement 

• Power Supply Back Battery Replacement. 

8.7.2 Back-Up Memory Battery Replacement 

Use a Panasonic or Rayovac CR2032 3V battery. 

WARNING: 

Replacing with the incorrect battery may cause damage to the PCB, present a 

risk of fire or explosion, and void warranty. 

8.7.3 Power Supply Back Battery Replacement 

1. Check battery condition at least once a year. 

2. Replace every 3-5 years with UL Recognized sealed lead acid batteries, 12 VDC, 8Ah. 

NOTE: Refer to Section 2.0 for additional battery backup information. 


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