1. PXL-500/-510 Tiger Controller II
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2. The PXL-500 Controller Manages up to 65,535 cardholders
Buffers up to 3,640 events
Events stored in FIFO (First-In-First-Out) order
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3. The PXL-500 Controller Controller addressing via push-button and LEDs
NO dip switches to set
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4. The PXL-500 Controller Auto configuration:
Doors software automatically downloads controller/network information - no manual data entry
Controller network termination
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5. The PXL-500 Controller Auto configuration:
Controller communication mode (direct connect, modem, Ethernet)
SB-593 Satellite board installation
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6. The PXL-500 Controller Inputs and Outputs are transient protected
Handles either
1 or 2 Readers for single door In/Out control OR
Two doors using optional SB-593 Satellite board
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7. Power Specifications Power - 12 VDC @ 1 A Current Draw
Worst case current draw – with all features and options active
Current Draw
120 mA for the PXL-500
150 mA for an SB-593
50 mA to 200 mA dependent upon reader type1
200 mA for a LAN-500
Relay Contact Rating - 24 VDC
1 – Wiegand readers may draw more current, refer to the reader’s manual for specifics
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8. Wiring Specifications
RS-232 Serial Communication Cable
3 conductor, shielded, stranded, AWG feet maximum run length (per RS-232 spec)
RS-485 Controller Network Cable
1-pair, twisted, shielded, stranded, AWG-24 16,000 feet total network run length
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9. Wiring Specifications
Controller Power
2 conductor, stranded, AWG-18
200 feet maximum run length
Earth Ground
Single conductor, AWG-18 (or larger gauge)
Minimize run length for best grounding conditions
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10. Wiring Specifications
Input and Output Lines
2 conductor, stranded, AWG-22
500 feet maximum run length
Readers
6 conductor, shielded, stranded (for Keri Prox)
4 to 7 conductor, shielded, stranded (for Wiegand, by reader type)
MS-3000, MS-4000, MS-5000
500 feet maximum run length with AWG-24
MS-7000
500 feet maximum run length with AWG-20
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11. Typical Application Diagram
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12. Block Diagram - Communication
RS-485
Controller
Network
RS-232
PC to
Master
Controller
PXL-510
Serial Port
PXL-510
Alarm Panel
LAN-500
Ethernet
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13. Block Diagram
Unit
Protection
EE Prom
Reader
Connections
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14. Block Diagram
Status
LEDs
Address
LED
Battery
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15. Controller Block Diagram
Unit Power
Inputs
and
Outputs
Selection
Switch
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16. PCB Features Microprocessors
CPU to manage controller general operation
RISC* processor to manage I/O processing
RISC* processor to manage the Reader receivers
* (Reduced Instruction Set Computer )
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17. PCB Features Socketed EE Prom and PIC Battery
Quick, easy firmware updates
Battery
5-year, Lithium
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18. PCB Features Quick disconnect terminals for all wiring connections
Unique RS-485 connector
easily distinguish network connection from other connections
Red power connector
easily distinguish power from other connections
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19. Certifications CE Declaration of Conformity C-Tick CSA C22.2 No. 142
UL 508 Part XVII
FCC
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20. Communications - PC to Master Controller
RS-232 serial port (TB-12)
Controller automatically detects connection type
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21. Communications - PC to Master Controller
Via direct serial connection OR
Via a pair of modems
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22. Communications - PC to Master Controller
Optional, plug-in TCP/IP module (TB-13)
Controller automatically detects TCP/IP connection
Jumpers reconfigure communication
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23. Communications - Inter-Controller Network
RS-485 serial port (TB-1)
Auto-configuration of network termination
Total network length up to 16,000 feet
Network configuration flexibility
“T” and “star” configurations
Single, twisted-pair, shielded cable
Link up to 128 controllers and 256 doors
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24. Communications - Options
PXL-510 – with second serial COM port
Used as the Alarm Panel interface (TB-11), connecting to Caddx NX8E alarm panels
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25. Inputs Inputs (TB-4) Door Status Request to Exit Global Unlock (1) or
Aux/Secondary RTE (2)
Master controller only
Master or slave controllers
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26. Outputs Form-C Output Relays (TB-3)
Door Lock
Alarm
In a Form-C relay, the common always creates a complete circuit with either
The normally-open contact OR
The normally-closed contact
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27. Readers 2 Reader ports per Controller Controls either 1 or 2 doors
In / Out control of 1 door
2-door control with optional SB-593 board
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28. Readers - PXL-500P Exclusively for MS-Series Proximity Readers
A-Reader: Single Door, In Door,
or Door 1 (TB-5)
B-Reader: Out Door or Door 2
with SB-593 (TB-6)
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29. Readers - PXL-500W For Wiegand compatible reader technologies
Pyramid Associates Readers (P-300, P-400, P-500, P-600, P-700)
Bar code, mag-stripe, biometric, etc.
A-Reader: Single Door, In Door,
or Door 1 (TB-5)
B-Reader: Out Door or Door 2
with SB-593 (TB-6)
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30. Readers - PXL-500W Warning LED (LED-10)
Lights when 12 VDC is selected (as shown in picture)
Protects 5 VDC readers from over-voltage condition
Jumper selectable (JP-5) for either 5 or 12 VDC Wiegand readers (5 VDC is the factory setting)
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31. Unit Addressing LED Display Address displayed via easy-to-read LEDs
Provides diagnostic information
Displays over or under supply voltage value
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32. Unit Addressing Selection Button (S1) Set unit address
no DIP or rocker switches
no PC pre-configuring
Select diagnostic options
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33. Unit Reset Reset Jumper (JP3) Clears unit memory and resets unit
Used in conjunction with S1
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34. Master versus Slave Operation
Master Controller
Must be assigned address “01”
Manages communication between host PC and the controller network
Handles presentation card enrollment (using A-Reader), Show Photo, and ID Card features
Slave Controllers
Can be assigned any other unique address from “02” to “128”
Do not have to be addressed in sequential order
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35. Status LEDs TXD and RXD for RS-232
LEDs 2 and 3 for primary serial port
LEDs 4 and 5 for optional serial port
LEDs flicker red/green as data is transferred
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36. Status LEDs Lock Relay Alarm Relay Lights when relay is active
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37. Status LEDs Power Communications for RS-485
Lights GREEN when power is ON and OK
Lights RED when power is over or under specification
Communications for RS-485
Flickers red/green as data is transferred
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38. System Protection
The PXL-5xx controller has the following system protection features:
Metal-oxide Varistors
Transorbs
Gas Discharge Tube
Fused over/under voltage detection
Power status LEDs
Socketed RS-485 IC
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39. System Protection Power Status (Fuse) LED
Warns the installer of unsafe power conditions
Glows RED if power is reversed
Glows GREEN if there is a power line short or an over current draw condition
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40. System Protection Gas Discharge Tube MOVs
Protect the PCB from damage caused by transients and power surges
MOVs
Protect relays from damage caused by transients and power surges
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41. System Protection Socketed RS-485 communication IC
For quick repair of damage caused by voltage spikes
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42. System Protection
Thermal Fuse opens under unsafe power or current conditions
CAUTION – Do not touch this component, it is very hot during operation
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43. System Protection
Transorbs protect all signal inputs from damage caused by transients and power surges
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44. Environmental Operating Range
Temperature
0° to 140 °F (-18° to 60° C)
Humidity
0% to 90% relative humidity, non-condensing
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45. SB-593 Satellite Expansion Board
Jumper selectable for either:
Second door control with 2 programmable outputs and 6 programmable inputs OR
4 programmable outputs and 8 programmable inputs
Uses Form C relays
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46. SB-593 Satellite Expansion Board
Snaps into place on the PXL-500 controller
align header connectors and plastic mounting pins to corresponding locations on controller and press into place
Installation LEDs
indicates correct board installation
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47. SB-593 Satellite Expansion Board
Controller auto-detects an installed SB-593
no additional configuration needed
Status LEDs
Indicate relay active/inactive status
Relay Contact Rating
24 VDC
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48. Options - LCD-1 LCD-1 - plug-in liquid-crystal display for:
Firmware revision
Date and time
Diagnostic information
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49. Options - LAN-50/100/500
Provides low cost TCP/IP communication using either:
LAN-50/100 external modules
LAN-500 plug-in module
IT experience required for proper configuration of LAN device
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50. Options - Alarm Panel Interface
Fully integrated access and alarm panel control using the secondary serial port on the PXL-510 panel
Interfaces with the Caddx NX-8E alarm panel
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51. Options - Alarm Panel Interface
Use Doors software to:
Easily manage access and alarm panel users
Report alarm system activity
Arm/disarm alarm system using access system Readers
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52. Options - Video Badging
Fully integrated access control and badging
Design and print badges with photos and custom graphics
Keri also offers a Badging Service
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53. Options - Video Badging
Single database entry point for user access and badging information
On-demand badge holder photo display
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54. Integrated Telephone Entry
Entraguard Gold
Fully integrated access control and telephone entry using Keri’s Entraguard product line
Easily manage access and telephone entry users via Keri’s Doors software
Either in radiant keypad or mechanical keypad versions
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