Page 2 - Instruction Guide
E V E R F O C U S E L E C T R O N I C S C O R P O R A T I O N EFC-02-1A Instruction Guide © 2005 EverFocus Electronics Corp 1801 Highland Ave Duarte CA 91010 Phone 626.844.8888 • Fax 626.844.8838 All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 Product Overview 1 Features 1 Parts List 2 Controller Layout 3 Installation Review 5 Preparing for the Installation 6 Obtain a Floor Plan 6 Determining the Hardware and Location 6 Determining System Structure as well as the Number of Controller and Modules 7 CHAPTER 2 Har...
Page 7 - Specifications
Specifications Items Parameter Maximum cards 9999 Maximum records 16000 Supported readers 2 (expandable up to 8) Maximum controllers connected via RS 485 127 Controlled doors 2 (expandable up to 8) Communication format Wiegand26 or EverAccess RS-232 format Cardholder PIN 6 digit System PIN 6 digit A...
Page 8 - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential inst...
Page 9 - Product Overview; Chapter
1 Product Overview EverAccess® Flex Series controller (part number: EFC-02-1A) incorporates state-of- the-art technology and modular design to provide reliable performance, user-friendly installation, expansion capabilities, and flexible but powerful configuration options. This controller is the ide...
Page 10 - Parts List
2 ¾ Powerful alarm functions, ability to arm/disarm, specific fire alarm input with corresponding door control, easy connection to alarm panel ¾ Built-in LCD screen and keypad allow basic configuration changes at the controller ¾ Wiegand 26 and EverAccess RS232 formats supported ¾ Built-in transient...
Page 11 - Controller Layout; main components and their functions.
3 Controller Layout Figure 1.1 shows the layout of the EverAccess Flex Series Controller along with its main components and their functions. Fig. 1.1 Controller Layout (1) Main module The main module controls the fundamental functions of the controller, including the power supply, event records, com...
Page 13 - Installation Review; Step 1: Preparing for the Installation
5 Installation Review The overall installation steps are shown in the following block diagram. The detailed descriptions are given in the subsection below. Step 1: Preparing for the Installation • Obtain a floor plan • Determine the hardware and location • Determine the number of controller and modu...
Page 14 - Preparing for the Installation; Obtain a Floor Plan
6 Preparing for the Installation Before beginning the installation process, EverAccess recommends that the user properly prepares by gathering certain information. Proper preparation will help ensure a smooth installation, and will save the installer time and hassle in the long run. The following in...
Page 16 - Hardware Installation; Mounting the Enclosure and Controller
8 Hardware Installation In this chapter, after preparing for the installation, the user is ready to begin the install. This section will describe, in general terms, how to install the hardware. Here are the following processes: • Mount the enclosure (enclosure optional) and controller • Install and ...
Page 18 - Step 3; Installing a Module to Controller; Figure 2.1 Install a New Module to Controller
10 Step 3 Installing a Module to Controller EverAccess Flex series controller can hook up to 4 door modules and 1 alarm module. Please note only ONE alarm module can be installed to the controller. Each door module is cascaded to its left side module till the main module. The door modules and the al...
Page 19 - Main Module Terminal Definition
11 1. Connect the pins on the lower right corner of the new module to the connector on the bottom left corner of the installed module. Make sure that the pins fit snugly into the receiving module. 2. Secure the module to the controller base board using the three screws (provided in the module packag...
Page 20 - Main Module LED Definition
12 Figure 2.3 The main module and its terminals The terminal definitions are shown in the following table. Table 2.1 The Definition of the Main Module Terminals No Terminal name Function No Terminal name Function 1 Alarm In 0 General alarm input 0 12 COMM_GND GND of RS485 and RS232 2 GND Alarm input...
Page 21 - Door Module Terminal Definition; side terminals (indexed; Fig. 2.5 Door Module Terminal Definition
13 Figure 2.4 Main Module LED Definition Table 2.2 The definition of the LEDs on the main module LED Meaning 1 The power is on when the light is on 2 Fire alarm when the light is on 3 Data is received when the light is on 4 Data is transmitted when the light is on Door Module Terminal Definition The...
Page 22 - Table 2.3 The Definitions of the Door Module Terminals; Door Module LED Definition; Table 2.4 The Definition of LEDs on the Door Module
14 Table 2.3 The Definitions of the Door Module Terminals No Terminal name Function No Terminal name Function 1 Reader1_Data0 Reader 1 Wiegand Data 0 17 Reader2_Data0 Reader 2 Wiegand Data 0 2 Reader1_Data1 Reader 1 Wiegand Data 1 18 Reader2_Data1 Reader 2 Wiegand Data 1 3 Reader1_DC Power supply fo...
Page 23 - Alarm Module Terminal Definition; Fig. 2.7 Alarm Module Terminal Definition
15 Alarm Module Terminal Definition There are 36 terminals on the alarm module. The positions and indexes are described in Fig 2.7. The definitions are described in Table 2.5. Fig. 2.7 Alarm Module Terminal Definition The definitions of the alarm module terminals are defined in the following table: ...
Page 24 - Alarm Module LED Definition
16 Alarm Module LED Definition There are 8 LED indicators on each door module. The positions and indexes are shown in Fig. 2.8. The definitions of the LED indicators are presented in Table 2.6. Fig. 2.8 Alarm Module LED Definition The definitions of LEDs on the alarm module are defined in the follow...
Page 25 - terminals for the 2; side of the door module are given in brackets); Wiegand 26 Format; carefully before installing the cable for the readers.; Please Note: When installing a multi-reader system, it is strongly
17 As mentioned before, every door module can control up to two card readers with the correct wiring. The supported reader formats are EverAccess RS232 and standard Wiegand26. For instructions on connecting each type, please refer to Fig. 2.9 (a) for the RS232 reader connection and Fig 2.9(b) for th...
Page 26 - Connection to Door Lock; Fig.2.10 Example for Connecting an Electric Strike
18 Connection to Door Lock Electric strikes and magnetic locks are used to keep doors locked unless the system grants access or the user sets the doors to remain unlocked. The installer must supply the electric strikes and/or magnetic locks. It is recommended that the installer follow and keep the i...
Page 27 - Connection to a Magnetic Lock; Fig. 2.11 Example for Connecting a Magnetic Lock
19 Connection to a Magnetic Lock Fig. 2.11 Example for Connecting a Magnetic Lock Terminals 11 ~13 are for Door 1 and terminals 27~29 are for Door 2 connections. Please NOTE: 1. The maximum current outputted by the door lock relay on the door module is less than 5A. If the current for door lock exce...
Page 28 - Connection to Fire & Alarm Input 0; these two input signals.; Connection to Alarm Input
20 NOTE: Among these four terminals, terminal 9 and 25 are GND, shared by the door sensor and request-to exit (10 and 26 are your input signals) Connection to Request-to-Exit The door module also provides an interface to the request-to-exit button or sensor. Door 1 is connected to terminals 8-9 and ...
Page 29 - Connection to Alarm Output; Fig. 2.15 Normally Open Connection for Alarm Output 5; Alarm
21 Fig.2.14 Connecting Alarm-sensor to Controller Connection to Alarm Output The alarm module provides 8 alarm inputs and 8 alarm outputs. The user can assign the corresponding relay status to the different events. There are three terminals: COM, N.O and N.C. The wiring depends on the alarm device. ...
Page 30 - Fig. 2.16 Normally Closed Connections for Alarm Output 5
22 Fig. 2.16 Normally Closed Connections for Alarm Output 5 N.C . COM N.C. terminal C. termina l External Alarming Device 26 27 25 Alarm module
Page 31 - Connection to Computer via RS232; networked device, connected directly to a PC via serial port.; Figure 3.1 Connecting the Controller to a PC
23 Connecting Controller and Computer Connection to Computer via RS232 The EverAccess controller is able to operate as a stand-alone device or as a networked device, connected directly to a PC via serial port. EverAccess ARM EN T 0 CL R WXYZ T U V P QR S M N O J K L G H I 3 D E F A B C 2 1 4 5 6 9 8...
Page 32 - Fig. 3.2 Connection to Computer via RS232; Connection to Desktop Reader via RS485; Fig. 3.3 Connection to Desktop Reader via RS485; RS485 Bus Based Networking System
24 5 3 2 RXD GND PC DB9 Serial Port 12 13 14 Blue Yellow Red TXD Fig. 3.2 Connection to Computer via RS232 Connection to Desktop Reader via RS485 To connect the EverAccess Flex Series controller to the desktop reader via RS485 bus, terminal 10, 11 and 12 on the main module should be wired to the lin...
Page 34 - Figure 3.6 The Daisy Chain Connection Controller to Controller; Connection to Multiple Controllers via RS485; connected to the upper level controller’s terminal 10, 11 and 12.
26 ENT ARM Ev erAc cess 0 CLR WXY Z T U V PQ RS M N O J K L G H I 3 D E F A B C 2 1 4 5 6 9 8 7 SYS SYS 7 8 9 6 5 4 1 2 A B C D E F 3 G H I J K L M N O PQ RS T U V WX YZ CLR 0 SYS 7 8 9 6 5 4 1 2 A B C D E F 3 G H I J K L M N O P QRS T U V WX YZ CLR 0 ENT ARM EverAcces s Eve rAcc ess ARM ENT Figure ...
Page 35 - Fig. 3.8 Connection to Multiple Controllers via RS485; Figure 3.9 Diagram for TCP/IP based System
27 EverAccess RX TX CARD POWER 3 2 1 1 8 10 11 12 12 11 10 Fig. 3.8 Connection to Multiple Controllers via RS485 TCP/IP Based System It is also possible to network the controller via TCP/IP in order to remotely manage the controller over internet or intranet. This is accomplished using the EverAcces...
Page 37 - Connecting Power; Connecting the Power Supply; current draw can be calculated as below:
29 Connecting Power Connecting the Power Supply Connect the positive end to the terminal 18 on the main module and the GND to terminal 19 on the main module, as shown in Fig. 4.1. V ＋ V － Fig. 4.1 Connection to Power Supply The voltage supply for EverAccess controller can handle a range of DC 9V ~18...
Page 38 - Connection to Backup Battery; while external power is being supplied.; Reset Controller
30 Mount a Backup Battery (optional) If the installer chooses, a backup battery may be mounted in the EverAccess enclosure and connected to the controller to provide backup power in the event of external power loss. Once the battery is installed, it will charge off the external power until it is nee...
Page 39 - controller base board.
31 Reset Fig. 4.3 Reset switch Cover Placement • The cover has two latches on the interior of the top horizontal edge. Place these latches in the corresponding holes on the top horizontal edge of the controller base board. • Once the latches are in place, the bottom portion of the cover will fit eas...
Page 41 - General Operation Guideline; Enter System Configuration
33 Controller Functionality and Configuration Please Note: If you are using the EverAccess Flex Series Software skip to Chapter 6. This chapter introduces system functions and their corresponding operations. Most basic operations can be performed on the controller keypad. Some advanced functions req...
Page 42 - Display the Firmware Version
34 Pressing SYS on the keypad will bring up a prompt to enter a password, as shown below: Enter the system password and press ENT . If an incorrect password is entered three times successively, the system will alarm automatically and lock the keypad for a period of one minute. The factory default pa...
Page 43 - System Setting; Enter System Setting Menu; Set Date Format
35 Door Setting Menu Alarm Setting Menu ArmZone Setting Menu Address Setting Menu Once the desired item is displayed, press ENT to enter the corresponding menu. System Setting In the System Setting menu, the user can set basic functions, such as system date, time, password, etc. Enter System Setting...
Page 46 - Reset All Data and Settings; Card Setting; Enter Card Setting Menu
38 controller is never connected to a PC, then old records will be automatically overwritten when storage space is full (16,000 events max.). Under the System Setting Menu, press ENT at the window below to erase all events. LCD will prompt the user to confirm the action: Pressing ENT will result in ...
Page 47 - Delete a Card by Serial Number
39 Add Cards When a new card is added, the controller will automatically assign an index number in the order of enrollment. The index number here is not related to the card number in the EverAccess Flex Series software. Users do not need to take care of this number. Under the Card Setting menu, pres...
Page 48 - Delete All Cards; Caution; Set Card Properties; Status Setting
40 Delete All Cards All cards can be deleted at once. At the following window: Press ENT and system will prompt the user to confirm deletion: Press ENT again to delete all cards. Caution : this operation will permanently delete ALL cards from the controller database. Set Card Properties Under the Ca...
Page 51 - Card ARM Setting; Show Card Number; Reader Setting; Enter Reader Setting Menu
43 reader twice consecutively, his access will be denied and the system will generate an illegal event when the cardholder’s card is configured as APB enabled. Be careful to enable this function in the system with only single side readers installed somewhere. Card ARM Setting If a card with arm/disa...
Page 53 - System Reader Setting; Door Setting; Enter Door Setting Menu
45 System Reader Setting System reader can be used to acquire the card’s serial number when controller configures the card. User can set any reader that connects to the controller as the system reader. At the following submenu: Press ENT to enter System Reader setting. System will show current statu...
Page 55 - Alarm Setting; Components for Alarm
47 Press ENT to enter Door Control at Fire Alarm setting. In the menu shown below, press numeric key 1~8 to toggle the door control between fail-safe and fail-secure. (The numbers correspond to the number of door modules installed in the controller) “Y” indicates fail-safe; “N” indicates fail-secure...
Page 56 - Enter Alarm Setting Menu; Alarm Setting Menu Structure
48 Some events are critical which must trigger the alarm output, like the firm alarm input, the zone alarm input and etc. But some events are not that important to trigger the alarm output, like the denied access due to the invalid time. These settings all depend on the users’ requirements. EFC-02 c...
Page 57 - Enter Alarm Action Setting Sub-menu
49 Alarm Action Setting menu is used to configure alarm outputs of all events on main module and door module. The submenu for arm zone events will not appear if no alarm module is installed. Extended Alarm Setting menu is used to configure alarm outputs of all events on alarm module. This menu will ...
Page 58 - Enter Extended Alarm Setting Sub-menu; Fire Alarm
50 Alarm output configuration for all events under this menu follows the similar style in the above example. Note: in the above example all 4 door modules are installed. In case less than 4 door modules are installed, positions corresponding to uninstalled modules are replaced with minus sign ‘-’, a...
Page 59 - menu” and “Enter Extended Alarm Setting Sub-menu”.; SYS PIN Fail; Please refer to section; ARM PIN Fail
51 alarm output according to this setting. By default, only the Main alarm output on main module has alarm output per Fire Alarm event, as shown in the following two figures. Change settings according to sections “Enter Alarm Action Setting Sub- menu” and “Enter Extended Alarm Setting Sub-menu”. Zon...
Page 60 - Expired Card
52 Alarm IN 0 Alarm In 0 event will be generated when Alarm In 0 input is active. The default setting for Alarm Action Setting and Extended Alarm Setting is: only Main alarm output on main module has alarm output per Alarm In 0 event, as shown in the following two figures, respectively. Change setti...
Page 63 - Armzone Setting; Enter Armzone Setting Menu
55 Reader Lost A Reader Lost event will be generated when controller detects that the card reader has no signal. The default setting for Alarm Action Setting and Extended Alarm Setting is: corresponding relay on door module has alarm output, Main alarm output on main module has alarm output, and no ...
Page 65 - Address Setting; Arm the System using the Controller Keypad
57 Address Setting Each device connected to the same RS485 bus must have a unique address for the purpose of communications and control. When multiple controllers connect to PC via an RS485 bus, each controller must be assigned a distinct address. Procedures to set controller address are as follows:...
Page 66 - Disarm the System using the Controller Keypad; Clear the Alarm
58 Press ENT to arm all active arm zones. The following message is displayed: Press to exit. The controller will wait for the period of time defined as “alarm delay” and then arm all active arm zones. Disarm the System using the Controller Keypad In order to utilize this function, the user must have...
Page 67 - Arm/Disarm the System using a Reader; Yellow LED Status
59 Press ENT to clear the alarm. If system is currently armed user will be prompted to disarm the system first. Please refer to previous section for how to disarm the system. Arm/Disarm the System using a Reader The whole system can also be armed and disarmed using a keypad reader. (The reader must ...
Page 69 - Software Setup; Install the Software in the Control Computer
61 Software Setup Please Note: This is a brief instruction on EverAccess Flex Series Software for a more detailed instruction guide please refer to the EverAccess Flex Series Software Manual. The next step after hardware installation is to configure the whole access control system. Flex series contr...
Page 70 - Setup the User Accounts for the Software; User; password will be required to login the software.
62 Setup the User Accounts for the Software A User of Flex series access control software is a person who operates the software at any user interface. Each user belongs to a certain authority group. The authority group defines the authority level of users over the operations in the software. Differe...
Page 72 - share common properties.
64 cardholders individually or can do batch configurations if a group of cardholders share common properties.
Page 73 - Notes
