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ACE-Converter
Cable Types
Function Cable
Silicon Key reader to converter 4-core UTP (Cat 5 preferred). Up to 100m
Converter to security panel 7/0.20 6-core screened cable. Up to 150m
Installation Procedure
Mounting the converter:
The ACE-converter should be mounted in a convenient
location. Removing the base of the box will release the circuit
board which can be terminated. To mount the box, make all
connections first then replace the base of the box and mount
the box using the two ‘bulkhead’ mounting tabs on the top and
bottom of the box.
Connecting the Silicon Key reader:
The reader has four wires. Two are for the touch probe, and
connect to the converter (black wire = GND, white wire =
IN1). The other two wires are for the LED. Normally the
reader LED is controlled by the host security panel and these
wires connect directly to the panel, not to the converter.
If connecting to a CS Technologies panel, the red LED wire
(+) connects to +5V and the other LED wire (-) connects to
OUTn.
Connecting to the security panel:
The output from the converter is either clock and data or
Wiegand format. Ensure that the security panel and the
converter have a common reference by connecting GND on
the converter to 0V on the panel. Connect the converter +5V
to the reader power out +5V on the panel.
For a clock and data format output, IN3 = CLK and IN4 =
DATA.
For a wiegand format output, IN3 = DATA0 and IN4 =
DATA1.
Configuring the converter:
The converter has a small link labelled LK5. This link should
be OFF to transmit in Clock and Data format, or ON to
transmit in Wiegand format.
Configuring a CS Controller:
If using the converter with a CS controller, the firmware in the
controller should be either Magstripe or Wiegand firmware.
With magstripe firmware, set the card options to be
Magstripe, with site code start = 0, site code length= 0,
card number start = 1, card number length = 10. Ensure
you are running PC3 for Windows version 33 or greater.
Set the controller type to KEY.
With Wiegand firmware, set the card options to be
wiegand. Set the controller type to KEY.
With this setup the silicon key information will come from
this controller in exactly the same format as though it was a
key controller.
Before powering up the converter board:
Unit installed in dry, secure location
Field wiring installed
Connections to security panel verified
Connections to Silicon Key reader verified
No short to earth on any input or output
After powering up the controller:
Controller beeps twice
LED1 (Power) on
LED2 (Heartbeat) flashing slowly
Operational check:
Present a silicon key at the reader. The serial number
should be transmitted in the format selected by the link.
Verify that a read has occurred on the security panel.
Troubleshooting:
Check power connection to controller polarity and
voltage
Check reader cabling.
Check link setting is correct
Check for wiegand that IN3 is connected to the DATA0
input on the panel, and IN4 is connected to the DATA1
input on the panel.
SigningOff
ACE-Converter installed and all checks completed: Date:
Location:
