BioSync B100-S Reader Setup

1.0 Introduction

Setting up a B100-S reader as a new installation is a three step process. Each of these steps is covered in its own document:

• BioManager Software Installation 
• CNV-1000 Converter Setup (used to connect to the BioSync via ethernet).
• BioSync B100-S Reader Setup
  

Notes:

• The current version of the BioManager software is version 2.0 (at the time of writing). You can download the latest version from the Software Downloads >> Supporting Software section of the Kerisys website.
• You will need to register an account at www.kerisys.com to have access to the software downloads section.

This guide explains how to wire the B100-S to the controller, connect to the B100-S for the first time, configure the reader and then enroll new user fingerprints.

The B-100-S is a Wiegand biometric reader for indoor access control applications. It offers storage of up to 100 fingerprints and has programmable Wiegand output (8 to 128 bits). Configuration of the readers and users is performed using the BioManager software and is covered further on in this section. Connection between biometric readers is via an RS-485 network. This RS-485 network is also used for fingerprint transfer and unit configuration.

Notes:
- When using the PXL controller the controller will process up to 31 Wiegand bits.
- When using an NXT RM3 (Reader Interface Module), the controller will read up to 64 Wiegand bits

Connection between the PC and the readers is achieved using an Ethernet-to-RS485 converter (CNV-1000). Only one converter is needed per system, unless you are connecting to more than 32 BioSync readers on the same data line - in which case an additional CNV-1000 would be required.

Note: BioSync network readers should be wired together on a continuous daisy-chain connection. You should NOT have multiple spurs from the CNV-1000 converter.

2.0 Wiring Instructions

2.1 Wiring to an NXT Reader Interface Module

RM3 Notes:

• On the Reader Interface Module (RM3) - the J3 jumper should be set to pins 1 and 2. This will provide 12VDC to the BioSync reader and when correctly set, the D10 LED should be solid red.
  
• If you are using a Wiegand-only module, by default the LED mode will already be correctly set (using the default firmware version 03.03.10).
  
• IMPORTANT: If you have an NXT 4x4 module connected on the same bus as the BioSync, you MUST use a separate power supply to power the BioSync.
  
• The NXT-RIM modules are ONLY supported with the NXT and NXT-MSC controller types.

2.2 Wiring to the PXL-500W Controller

PXL Notes:

• On the PXL-500W controller, the JP5 jumper should be set to pins 1 and 2 - this will provide 12VDC to the BioSync and the PXL-500W LED10 will be solid red.

2.3 Wiring to a Mercury EP or LP Controller (i.e EP1502/LP1502)

EP Controller Wiring	LP Controller Wiring

EP/LP Controller Notes

• BioSync readers have two LED lines but the EP/LP Mercury controllers only have one LED pin-out. This is overcome by wiring the Red LED wire into the buzzer pin-out (pin 4) and in Doors.NET you have to set the BioSync reader as being a Dual LED reader type.
  
  - In Doors.NET go to Setup >> Hardware Setup >> All.
  
  - Locate and highlight the BioSync reader in the hardware tree.
  
  - Ensure Advanced View is enabled for the reader properties.
  
  - Locate LED/Buzzer.
  
  - Set the reader for Separate Red and Green, No Buzzer.
  
  

Note: This will set the controller to use the buzzer for controlling the second LED line and because of this the reader does not generate any sound when the door is forced or held open.

• When using BioSync readers with EP or LP controllers in Doors.NET, you have to use custom LED Modes to define the LED behavior for the various reader modes (i.e - access granted, access denied, locked, unlocked, lockdown, etc). Setting up and using Custom LED Modes is covered in a separate section and available as a standalone document (p/n: 02315-001).

General Notes

• The shield wire connects with the black (Ground) wire at the controller. At the reader side they are kept separate to prevent a ground loop.
• The BioSync readers can be connected to virtually any controller that conforms to Wiegand format standards (standard 26-bit or a custom Wiegand format).
• The maximum reader cable run distance for the BioSync readers is 500 feet (as per industry standard specifications).
• Typically the BioSync readers will be powered from the controller, so ensure the controller's power supply outputs enough current for the controller and all devices connected to the controller.
• The maximum current draw of the B100-S is approx. 100mA max.
• When using a separate power supply for the BioSync, connect the GND for both devices to ensure correct transfer of the Wiegand signal.
• When you have connected the reader to the controller and applied power, the BioSync LED bar should flash amber and the reader will beep twice.
• When the BioSync reader is first powered up there will not be a backlight (by default the backlight is disabled) but can be easily enabled once it is online to the BioManager software.
• The BioSync readers are supplied with a 120 ohm resistor. This resistor should be used to terminate the RS-485 network on large networks/long cable runs if the communication is not stable. The network is terminated at the CNV-1000 convertor using a jumper across both pins.

3.0 CNV-1000 Hardware Connection

3.1 Connecting a Single BioSync Reader to a CNV-1000

Important Note: As the CNV-1000 converters have the same default static IP address (192.168.1.100), if you are setting up multiple CNV-1000s, you should connect them to the network one-at-a-time. Configure the first CNV-1000 with its new IP address before you connect a second CNV-1000 module to the network.

The CNV-1000 converter is connected to the PC via a local area network (into a network hub or switch) or directly from the host PC (using a cross-over cable). It uses an external 12VDC power supply and does not require any drivers to be installed.

This converter is connected to the PC via local area network (into a network hub or switch) or directly from the host PC (using a cross-over cable). It uses an external 12VDC power-supply and does not require any drivers to be installed.

1. Apply 12VDC power to the CNV-1000.
2. Connect the host PC to the CNV-1000 using a cross-over cable or via a hub/switch using a patch cable.
   
   - Ethernet connection using a cross-over cable from the host PC
   
   
3. Connect the first BioSync to the CNV-1000 using the RS-485 connections.
   
   
   - Ethernet connection into a network switch using multiple CNV converters
   
   

4. Wire the BioSync reader into the RIM located on the controller (which should be configured for Wiegand).

   
   Note: For reader wiring information please refer to the Biosync reader setup guide.

3.2 Connecting Multiple BioSync Readers

1. Apply 12VDC power to the CNV-1000.
2. Connect the host PC to the CNV-1000 using a cross-over cable or via a hub/switch using a patch cable.
3. Connect the first BioSync to the CNV-1000 using the RS-485 connections.
4. Connect the second BioSync to the first BioSync by daisy-chaining the RS-485 connections.
5. Continue the RS-485 daisy-chain connection to other BioSync readers.
6. Wire the BioSync readers into the RIMs (which should be configured for Wiegand).

4.0 Add the B100-S Reader to BioManager

Once you have installed the BioManager Software, setup the CNV converter, set the reader's DIP switch and added the CNV converter as a portal, you are ready to add the B100-S to the BioManager software.

4.1 Log Into the BioManager Software

1. Double-click the BioManager Client icon located on the desktop.
   
   
   
   
2. If using BioManager for the first time you will be automatically logged into the client, otherwise you may be prompted for a user name and password.
3. On the left of the screen you should see a portal. An existing system will also have readers listed.
   
   

4.2 Scan for the B100-S

When using the CNV-1000 converter you can use the scan facility which is built into the module. It automatically detects the BioSync, so you do not initially need to find out the device ID/serial number - it is the quickest and easiest method to add the BioSync.

1. From within the BioManager software, right-click on the communication portal.
2. Select Search devices.
   
   
   
   
3. A 15-second timer will begin to count down.
4. The detected BioSync reader(s) will show in the search window.
5. Highlight the detected reader then click to Add Reader.

4.3 Manual Add

The manual add option is useful if the hardware has not yet been installed but you want to begin setting up the system in advance.

1. Open the BioManager software via the client icon on the desktop.
   
   
   
   
2. Right-click on the Portal which should already be listed and select Add Reader.
   
   
   
   
3. The Add Reader window will appear.
4. Enter a description for the BioSync reader.
5. Select the exact model (B100-S) from the Type drop-down list.
   
   
   
   
6. Select the Wiegand output type. Typically for the B100-S this would be left at the default setting of Wiegand26.
   
   
   
   
7. On the reverse of the BioSync reader (under the mounting bracket), you will see a white label displaying a wiring diagram and the device ID/serial number - you should make a note of this serial number.
   
   
   
   
8. Enter the device ID/serial number.
   
   
   
   
9. For now, all other settings can be left at their default values.
10. Click the SAVE & EXIT button.
    
    
    
    
11. In the live events grid you should see an online message for the reader.
    
    
    
    
12. You are now ready to start adding users and their fingerprints.

5.0 Enrolling Users into BioManager

1. Double-click the Users link to open the User window.
   
   
   
   
2. Click the New User button.
   
   
   
   
3. Enter a User ID (Cardnumber) - This is the number that will be transmitted by the BioSync to the Doors.NET software - It therefore must be unique to each user.
   
   
   
   Note: If users will also be using 26-bit Wiegand cards on the Doors.NET system you should enter the cardholder's credential information Imprint and Facility Code to automatically create the unique User ID. The Imprint (User Code) and Facility Code (Site Code) are entered as shown below:
   
   
   
   By doing this you will then not need to enroll another credential into Doors.NET (as the same number will be processed when the fingerprint is verified).
   
   
4. Click the SAVE NEW button.
   
   
5. The new user is now created.

6.0 Enrolling Fingerprints

Now that the unique user number has been enrolled, you are ready to enroll user fingerprints. The fingerprint is associated with the enrolled User ID number.

1. In the Biometric section, select the reader (left-click) you wish to use for enrollment.
   
   
   
   
2. On the diagram of two hands, right-click a fingertip for the fingerprint you will be enrolling, select Enroll.
   
   
   
   
3. A 30 second count-down will begin and the fingerprint sensor LED will be flickering between amber and green.
4. Present the appropriate finger to the sensor.
5. On the diagram, a red circle will appear on the fingertip, there will be a number displayed - ensure this number is greater than 70 to ensure effective accuracy of fingerprint verification.
   
   
   
   
6. Click the SAVE NEW button and the fingerprint(s) will automatically be sent to all online BioSync readers that the user has access to.
   
   Example: If the user has “Unlimited” Access level then the fingerprints will be sent to all readers, if the user has Access level only for Reader1 and Reader 3 then the fingerprints will be sent only to those two readers.
   
   Note: If more fingerprints are added for a user, all fingerprints will send the same Wiegand Code (the User ID) to the controller.
   
   
7. Repeat steps 2-5 for any additional fingerprints to be enrolled.

7.0 BioSync Reader Administration

7.1 Check Communication and Memory Status

To check the communication status of a BioSync reader, or to check how many fingerprints are enrolled, perform the following steps:

1. Right-click the reader and select 'Memory Status'.
2. In the events grid, a yellow-highlighted line will appear and the enrolled fingerprint count will be displayed.
   

7.2 Deleting Fingerprints

In general, the fingerprints are stored in the biometric reader and in the software. Deleting can be done only in the readers or from both places.

7.3 Deleting one User from the Biometric Reader

• Select the User
• Click on “Delete User”. The User together with its fingerprints will be deleted from both the software and the reader.

7.4 Deleting all Users from the Biometric Reader

• Right click on the reader and select “Delete all users from reader”.

7.5 Delete one or More fingerprints

• Select the User and open the “Biometric” tab.
• Go to the fingertip that needs to be deleted, right click and select ”Delete” for one finger or “Delete All” for all fingers (for the user).
• Click “Save Changes”.

With this procedure the User's fingerprints are deleted from the software and from the reader.

8.0 Enrolling the Users into Doors.NET

The same user now must be enrolled into Doors.NET (unless the user already exists with an enrolled credential). Assuming this is a brand new installation... so far we have only added the user to the BioManager software and the BioSync reader (not to the controller). In this example the BioSync reader is wired into an NXT-MSC controller but the same setup procedure applies to all controller types. It details the manual enrollment of a 26-bit Wiegand card but any other enrollment method can also be used.

NOTE: If you have existing 26-bit Wiegand credentials which are already enrolled in Doors.NET you will not need to perform the next steps. As long as the enrolled credential Imprint and Facility has been correctly entered into Doors.NET, you should be getting access granted once your fingerprint and/or access code has been verified. The following steps assume this is a Doors.NET installation without any existing cardholders.

8.1 Set the Reader Manufacturer Model

1. From within Doors.NET go to Setup >> Hardware Setup >> All.
   
   
   
   
2. Locate the bus which the BioSync reader is connected to, and select the BioSync reader.
   
   
   
   
3. The reader properties will appear on the right.
4. Locate Manufacturer Model and select Keri BioSync B100-S from the drop-down list.
   
   
   
   
5. Save the reader settings .
6. Close the hardware page.

8.2 Manually Enroll the Cardholder

1. Go to Home >> Cardholders.
2. Click the Add icon.
   
   
   
   
3. Enter a first name and last name for the new cardholder (middle name is optional).
   
   
   
   
4. Ensure Calculate Internal Number is selected and the format is correct.
   
   
   
   
5. Enter the Facility Code and the Imprint (this is the Site Code and User Code in BioManager).
   
   
   
   
6. Set the status to Active.
7. Click the Add Card button.
   
   
   
   
8. A unique card number will appear in the Credentials list. This number should exactly match the unique number (User ID) specified in BioManager.
   
     
   
   
9. Go to the Access Rights tab and assign an access group to the new cardholder (i.e Total Access).
   
   
   
   
10. Save the new record .
11. If you now gain access at the BioSync reader the reader's LED should go green and you should see an access granted event in the Live Events grid.
    
    
    
    
12. As previously mentioned, the fingerprint is associated with the User ID/Credential number - this is the number that will appear in Live Events.
    
    

9.0 Enroll the User in Borealis

As with Doors.NET the same user information now needs to be added to Doors.NET because so far we have only added the users to the reader software and the BioManager software (not to the controller). In this example the B100 reader is wired into an NXT-MSC controller but the same setup procedure applies to all controller types. It details the manual enrollment of a 26-bit Wiegand card but the same steps apply to adding other credential types (such as 32-bit MIFARE or NXT credentials).

The following steps assume you have already created access rights with the BioSync reader(s) added. For instructions about creating access rights in Borealis refer to the following knowledge base document:

• https://help.kerisys.com/portal/en/kb/articles/borealis-access-rights

9.1 Enroll the Cardholder and Credential

1. Go to the Borealis user interface (keri.aetheros.net).

2. Log into Borealis with your registered user name and password.

3. From the main menu on the left, click on Cardholders.
   
   
   
   

4. In the upper-right, click the CREATE button.

5. Enter the cardholder's first name and last name.

6. Select Never Expire or set an activation date and expiration date if the cardholder will be temporary.

7. Click Save & Next.
   
   
   
   

8. The new cardholder name will be preselected.

9. From the card format drop-down list, select '26-Bit Wiegand H10301 (or whichever format of credentials you are using).

10. Enter the credential's imprint (user code in BioManager).

11. Enter the credentials facility code (site code in BioManager).

12. Set the card status to active.

13. Click Save & Next.
    
    
    
    

14. Assign an access right to the cardholder or leave it set to None if you haven't yet added the BioSync reader(s) to access groups.

15. Click SAVE to complete the cardholder enrollment.

16. Click on Credentials from the main menu on the left.
    
    
    
    

17. The new credential will be displayed at the top of the list.

18. The credential record should be displaying the unique cardnumber.
    
    
    
    

19. This number should exactly match the enrolled User ID (cardnumber) in the BioManager software.
    
    

9.2 Assign/Edit Access Rights

If you have enrolled the credential without assigning access rights you can assign the access rights from the Credential screen. The recently enrolled credential should appear at the top of the list of credentials.

1. Place a check mark in the box located to the left of the card number.
2. Click on the EDIT ACCESS RIGHTS button.
3. From the access rights drop-down list select an access right to assign to the credential (an access right which has the BioSync reader added to it).
   
   
   
   
4. Click the SAVE button.
5. The credential will then automatically be sent to the controllers which have doors that the credential has access to.