5.3.8 Extenders


The 2N Access Unit, 2N Access Unit 2.0 and 2N Access Unit QR can be expanded using expansion modules connected via the VBUS bus. The available modules are listed in the Installation Manual of the device. Until an expansion module is connected, this section is not displayed in the web configuration interface. To view the section, it is recommended to reboot the device after connecting the expansion module.

The modules are chain-like interconnected. Each of the modules has its number depending on the chain position (the first module has number 0).

You can configure each module separately. The parameters are specific for the given module type.

Caution

  • The connected module is not detected automatically. Restart the device to see the module in the extender list.
  • In case the firmware versions of the module to be connected and the main unit are incompatible, the module will not be detected. Therefore, it is necessary to update the device firmware after the modules are connected.  Use the device web interface in the System > Maintenance > System configuration section for firmware upgrade.

Caution

  • Be sure to configure the replaced modules. The configuration is tied with the module serial number.

 

Note

  • The extending modules are displayed in the order corresponding to their interconnection. The modules connected further from the basic unit are listed below. If more modules of the same type are connected to one intercom, it may be difficult to assign a setting to a particular module. In this case, identify the modules connected using the Locate Module button. The module will flash shortly several times when you press the button.

Caution

  • Having connected the card reader module to a device into which the 2N PICard reading keys have been uploaded, remember to pair the module with the device. Without pairing, the card reader module will not have access to the reading keys and be unable to read encrypted cards. Click Pair Module to pair the module.



Note

  • The modules can also be configured via the text row with a list of parameters (parameter_name=parameter_value) separated with semicolons. At present, just a few of these parameters are available. The other parameters are not public as they are rather experimental and can be modified in the future.

Note

  • Module Name has to be unique.
  • Unnameable modules can be addressed via ext <module_position>.

Tip

  • Place the mouse cursor onto the module image to display the module's basic production and software information. 

Keypad Module Configuration



  • Module Name – set the module name for logging events from the keypad.
  • Door – set the reader direction (Door Entry, Door Exit) for the Attendance system purposes.
  • Forward to Wiegand Output – set a group of Wiegand outputs to which all pressed keys are to be forwarded.
  • Transmitted Code Format – select a 4bit or 8bit (higher security) format for the codes to be transmitted.

Infopanel Module Configuration



  • No parameters are available to the public at present.

125 kHz Card Reader Module Configuration



  • Module Name – set the module name for card reader logging purposes.
  • Door – set the reader direction (Not specified, Arrival, Departure) for the Attendance system purposes.
  • Associated Switch – set the switch to be activated after user authentication via this module. If you set Door Lock Switch, the authentication rules specified in Hardware > Door will be used.
  • Allowed Card Types –  set the type of a card to be accepted by the card reader. The card reader supports just one card type at an instant. 
  • Forward to Wiegand Output – set a group of Wiegand outputs to which all the received RFID card IDs will be resent.

Tip

  • To accelerate card reading, you are recommended to select the card types used by the user in the module settings.

13.56 MHz Card Reader Module Configuration



  • Module Name – set the module name for card reader logging purposes.
  • Door – set the reader direction (Door Entry, Door Exit) for the Attendance system purposes.
  • Associated Switch – set the switch to be activated after user authentication via this module. If you set Door Lock Switch, the authentication rules specified in Hardware > Door will be used.
  • Allowed Card Types – set the type of a card to be accepted by the card reader. The card reader supports just one card type at an instant.
  • Samsung NFC Compatibility – enable NFC compatibility with the Samsung phones.
  • Forward to Wiegand Output – set a group of Wiegand outputs to which all the received RFID card IDs will be resen 


Tip

  • To accelerate card reading, you are recommended to select the card types used by the user in the module settings.

Bluetooth Module


  • Module Name – set the module name for logging events from the Bluetooth module.
  • Door – set the reader direction (Not specified, Arrival, Departure) for the Attendance system purposes.
  • Associated Switch – set the switch to be activated after user authentication via this module. If you set Door Lock Switch, the authentication rules specified in Hardware > Door will be used.
  • Signal Range – set the maximum signal range, i.e. the distance within which the Bluetooth module can communicate with the mobile phone:
    • Short – less than 2 m for most phones
    • Long – maximum possible range 
  • Start Authentication – set the authentication method for a mobile phone. Set one or a combination of two/three launch authetication methods.  
    • In App – authentication has to be confirmed by tapping on an icon in the application running in a mobile phone.
    • On Device – touch the card reader having a phone with paired 2N Mobile Key to confirm authentication.

I/O Module Configuration



  • Module Name – set the module name for input/output specification in the SetOutput, GetInput and InputChanged objects in Automation. 

Wiegand Module Configuration

The Wiegand module is equipped with the input and output Wiegand interfaces, which are mutually independent, have separate settings and can receive and send codes at the same time. The Wiegand input helps you connect such equipment as RFID card readers, biometric readers and so on. With the Wiegand output, you can connect the device to the security system in your building, for example (to send IDs of the RFID cards tapped on the RFID reader or codes received on any Wiegand input). The 2N Wiegand Isolator is also equipped with one logical input and one logical output, which can be controlled via Automation.


  • Module Name – set the module name for input/output specification in the SetOutput, GetInput and InputChanged objects in the 2N Automation.
  • Door – set the reader direction (Arrival, Departure) for the Attendance system purposes.
  • Associated Switch – set the switch to be activated after user authentication via this module. If you set Door Lock Switch, the authentication rules specified in Hardware > Door will be used.
  • Received Code Format – set the format for the codes to be received (Wiegand 26, 32, 37 and RAW).
  • Output Wiegand Group – assign the output Wiegand to a group to which the codes from the connected card readers or Wiegand inputs can be resent.
  • Transmitted Code Format – set the format for the codes to be transmitted (26-bit, 32-bit, 37-bit and RAW format, 35-bit, Corp. 1000, 48-bit, Corp. 1000 and Auto).
  • Change Facility Code – set the first code part via Wiegand. This applies to Wiegand OUT for 26-bit code format. Contact your security system supplier to know if the Facility Code is requested.
  • Facility Code – define the 2N IP device location in the security system. Enter a decimal value for the location (0–255). 

OSDP Module Configuration

  • Module Name – set the module name. The module name is used for input / output specification in Automation. 
  • Credentials Forward Group – assign the OSDP output to the group to which codes from the connected card readers or OSDP inputs can be resent.
  • Transmitted Code Format – set the code format to be transmitted.
  • OSDP Address – OSDP module address ranging from 0 to 126 on an OSDP line.  
  • Baudrate – set the communication rate in compliance with the device connected.
  • Encryption Key – set your own key for encrypted communication.
  • Mode – use the installation mode for encryption key remote setting on the peripheral if enabled. Once the encryption key is received, the normal operation is switched on automatically. The installation mode is signaled by a fast flashing of the LED indicator on the OSDP module.
  • Force Encryption – set forced encryption for encrypted communication only.

Caution

  • When communication is made by the OSDP device in an unencrypted format after forced encryption is set, this communication will be rejected.

Induction Loop Module Configuration



  • Maximum Power – set the maximum transmission power for the induction loop antenna. A higher transmission power means a wider range, but less power for other functions. The convenient default value is 0.25 W under normal circumstances. 

Display Module Configuration



  • Module Name – set the module name for input/output specification in the SetOutput, GetInput and InputChanged objects in the 2N Automation.
  • Door – set the reader direction for the Attendance system purposes.
  • Credentials Forward Group – set the group to which all entered access codes will be forwarded.
  • Transmitted Code Format – selects a 4bit or 8bit (higher security) format for the codes to be transmitted.
      

Caution

  • The display is not supported on Access Unit 1.0 from FW version 2.27.


Fingerprint Reader Module Configuration



  • Module Name – set the module name for logging events from the Fingerprint reader.
  • Door –  set the reader direction (Arrival, Departure) for the Attendance system purposes.
  • Associated Switch – set the switch to be activated after user authentication via this module. If you set Door Lock Switch, the authentication rules specified in Hardware > Door will be used.
  • Sunlight Sensivity Mode – enable this parameter to prevent erroneous behavior of the reader if exposed to direct sunlight. Restart the device to change the setting. The mode may reduce the reading sensitivity.

Caution

  • Whenever the fingerprint reader is disconnected, the User fingerprints will be hidden in the user profile after restart. This section displays how many user fingerprints have been uploaded to the device memory. Once a fingerprint reader is reconnected, the User fingerprints will be displayed again.

 

Touch Keypad 



  • Module Name – set the module name for logging events from the keypad.
  • Door  – set the reader direction (Door Entry, Door Exit) for the Attendance system purposes.
  • Flash on Keypress – set keystroke light signalling for noisy environments where acoustic signals are difficult to hear.
  • Forward to Wiegand Output – set a group of Wiegand outputs to which all pressed keys are to be forwarded.
  • Transmitted Code Format – select a 4bit or 8bit (higher security) format for the codes to be transmitted. 


Touch Keypad & RFID Reader 125 kHz, 13.56 MHz


 13.56 MHz (125 kHz) Card Reader (serial number)


  • Module Name – set the module name for card reader logging purposes.
  • Door – set the reader direction (Not specified, Arrival, Departure) for the Attendance system purposes.
  • Associated Switch – set the switch to be activated after user authentication via this module. If you set Door Lock Switch, the authentication rules specified in Hardware > Door will be used.
  • Allowed Card Types – set the type of a card to be accepted by the card reader. The card reader supports just one card type at an instant.
  • Samsung NFC Compatibility – enable NFC compatibility with the Samsung phones.
  • Forward to Wiegand Output – set a group of Wiegand outputs to which all the received RFID card IDs will be resent.

Touch keypad (serial number)

  • Module Name – set the module name for logging events from the touch keypad module.
  • Door – set the reader direction (Door Entry, Door Exit) for the Attendance system purposes.
  • Flash on Keypress – set keystroke light signalling for noisy environments where acoustic signals are difficult to hear.
  • Forward to Wiegand Output – set a group of Wiegand outputs to which all pressed keys are to be forwarded.
  • Transmitted Code Format – select a 4bit or 8bit (higher security) format for the codes to be transmitted. 


Bluetooth & RFID Reader 125 kHz, 13.56 MHz


 13.56 MHz (125 kHz) Card Reader (serial number)

  • Module Name – set the module name for card reader logging purposes.
  • Door – set the reader direction (Not specified, Arrival, Departure) for the Attendance system purposes.
  • Associated Switch – set the switch to be activated after user authentication via this module. If you set Door Lock Switch, the authentication rules specified in Hardware > Door will be used.
  • Allowed Card Types –  set the type of a card to be accepted by the card reader. The card reader supports just one card type at an instant. 
  • Samsung NFC Compatibility – enable NFC compatibility with the Samsung phones.
  • Forward to Wiegand Output – set a group of Wiegand outputs to which all the received RFID card IDs will be resent.

Bluetooth (serial number)

  • Module Name – set the module name for logging events from the Bluetooth module.
  • Door – set the reader direction (Not specified, Arrival, Departure) for the Attendance system purposes.
  • Associated Switch – set the switch to be activated after user authentication via this module. If you set Door Lock Switch, the authentication rules specified in Hardware > Door will be used.
  • Signal Range – set the maximum signal range, i.e. the distance within which the Bluetooth module can communicate with the mobile phone:
    • Short – less than 2 m for most phones
    • Long – maximum possible range 
  • Start Authentication – set the authentication method for a mobile phone. Set one or a combination of two/three launch authetication methods.  
    • In App – authentication has to be confirmed by tapping on an icon in the application running in a mobile phone.
    • On Device – touch the card reader having a phone with paired 2N Mobile Key to confirm authentication.

Touch Keypad & Bluetooth & RFID Reader 125 kHz, 13.56 MHz, NFC

13.56 MHz (125 kHz) Card Reader (serial number)

  • Module Name – set the module name for card reader logging purposes.
  • Door – set the reader direction (Not specified, Arrival, Departure) for the Attendance system purposes.
  • Associated Switch – set the switch to be activated after user authentication via this module. If you set Door Lock Switch, the authentication rules specified in Hardware > Door will be used.
  • Allowed Card Types – set the type of a card to be accepted by the card reader. The card reader supports just one card type at an instant.
  • Samsung NFC Compatibility – enable NFC compatibility with the Samsung phones.
  • Credentials Forward Group – allows you to set a group to which all received user access codes will be forwarded.

Touch keypad (serial number)

  • Module Name – set the module name for logging events from the touch keypad module.
  • Door – set the reader direction (Door Entry, Door Exit) for the Attendance system purposes.
  • Flash on Keypress – set keystroke light signalling for noisy environments where acoustic signals are difficult to hear.
  • Credentials Forward Group – allows you to set a group to which all received user access codes will be forwarded.
  • Transmitted Code Format – select a 4bit or 8bit (higher security) format for the codes to be transmitted.

Bluetooth (serial number)

  • Module Name – set the module name for logging events from the Bluetooth module.
  • Door – set the reader direction (Not specified, Arrival, Departure) for the Attendance system purposes.
  • Associated Switch – set the switch to be activated after user authentication via this module. If you set Door Lock Switch, the authentication rules specified in Hardware > Door will be used.
  • Signal Range – set the maximum signal range, i.e. the distance within which the Bluetooth module can communicate with the mobile phone:
    • Short – less than 2 m for most phones
    • Long – maximum possible range 
  • Start Authentication – set the authentication method for a mobile phone:
    • In App – authentication has to be confirmed by tapping on an icon in the application running in a mobile phone.
    • On Device – touch the card reader having a phone with paired 2N Mobile Key to confirm authentication.
    • Via Motion Detection – authentication will be launched by motion detection via a phone with the paired 2N Mobile Key application.