APERIO INTEGRATION REQUIREMENTS

 

REFERENCE: See Assa Abloy’s documentation for manufacturer’s requirements and install instructions that are outside the scope of this integration guide. 

 

 

SYSTEM GALAXY HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS

  1. 635-series Control Panel/CPU running S28 Flash version 5.0 or higher.

    1. IMPORTANT: DO NOT INTERRUPT POWER to the CPU or DSI (any daughter boards) while boards are flashing! You will flash the CPUs after you have installed the SG Software on the main communication server and done any initial programming at the panel and software.  Once the CPU flash is complete, it will wait 10-seconds to begin the auto-flash of the daughter boards. Daughter boards will flash in random sequential order, one board at a time. 

    2. IMPORTANT: Galaxy supports a maximum of 64 devices per control panel (CPU) – use table below

      • All types of readers = count as 1 device per each reader regardless of which board they are wired to.

      • Any board used for a purpose different than supporting a reader, is counted as 1 device for the board.

Galaxy Interface Board ( by usage)    

Device Equation

Total

DPI (supports 2 readers per board)

2 Readers X ___ no. of DPI boards

 

DSI 485 (Aperio wireless devices)

___ no. of wireless readers

 

Galaxy 485 Unit (supports 2 readers per unit)

2 x ___ no. of 485 units

 

 

 

GT

 

 

  1. 635-series Dual Serial Interface (DSI) board running S28 Flash version that corresponds with the SG Software version you are running. Find the required version in the System Galaxy Help Screen. Minimum SG 10.2 / S28 Flaxy 5.0

    1. The DSI board supports the following

      • The Galaxy DSI board supports up to 16 doors per 485-Section (i.e. two 485-Sections per board which means up to 32 readers per board; max 64 devices per panel). 

      • The Galaxy DSI allows up to 15 Hubs* per 485-channel.

      • An Aperio AH30 Hub supports up to 8 readers per Hub (@ max. 45 feet from the Hub*).

   

  1. Max. RS-485 line distance is 4,000 cable feet per DSI-Section (to last Hub); 22 AWG two-wire overall shielded, twisted pair.

  2. Line Impedance Termination Resistors are not mandatory on the 485-network, unless line impedance is an issue.  Termination resisters would be installed on both extreme ends of the network, if needed.

  3. MIFARE & HID iClass smart cards, and 126 KHz Prox cards are supported in Wiegand format; ABA not supported.

  4. The Wireless Reader numbers must be unique and valid on the DSI 485-channel (1-16 is valid; zero not valid)

SYSTEM GALAXY SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

  1. System Galaxy Software (SG) version 10.2 (or higher)

    1. If you are doing a new install of hardware and software, you must check that each CPU is running the correct S28 Flash version 5.0 that is released with SG 10.2.0.  Boards shipped from the factory could have a different version of flash than the software you are installing. CPUs must run the correct flash version for the Software.

    2. If you are upgrading an existing system, you will first upgrade the database and software on the servers and workstations to SG 10.2.0. Then you will upgrade your CPUs to the correct version S28 Flash version 5.0 after you have completed the initial hardware programming and added the loops and panels to the software. 

See Chapter 2 of this guide for quick instructions on installing hardware equipment.

See Chapter 3 of this guide for quick instructions on configuring SG software.

See the Installation Help instructions on the DVD-1 splash screen for installation steps and links to manuals.

See the 635/600 Hardware Guide for extensive instructions on installing and flashing hardware.

See the SG Software User Guide for extensive instructions on configuring and operating software, including enrolling cardholders.  

  1. Installer must configure the [Max # DSI-Based Readers] in System Registration to be installed. This is part of the License Agreement and Product Registration Code.  The [Max Readers] count must include the DSI-based reader count.  All Product Levels support registering wireless readers (Professional, Corperate, Enterprise).

  2. SG Operators can send LOCK and UNLOCK commands from the System Galaxy software to the Aperio locks (NOTE: a Hub may induce a delay of few seconds due to heartbeat timer). 

  3. The normal software registration must be must be performed for new installs (or current for existing systems). 

    1. You must be registered for the correct number of doors in the System Registration screen.

    2. Your maintenance expiration date must be valid (not expired) in order to upgrade your system. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO UPGRADE YOUR DATABASE UNTIL YOU HAVE A VALID EXPIRATION DATE.

  4. SG Cluster/Controller/Board  programming screens:

    1. You must add the Loop/Cluster to the software (extended card mode is supported if the reader supports it). Aperio readers do not support access override option due to the nature of the HUB to wireless reader communication.

    2. You must add the 635 controllers and boards to the software. On the CPU boards tab the model # should = 635 (the Aperio reader option is only available on 635 CPUs)

    3. Once the Cluster and Control Panel are added, you should open the Loader from the hardware tree and verify that the CPUs are running v5.0 S28. Flash the CPUs if necessary. 

    

SUPPORT: Contact authorized dealer/technical support for assistance with flashing panels if you have a large system or are upgrading an existing system that is SG9.0 or older.

 

  1. SG Programming Serial Channel: Each DSI Section (485-channel) must be configured in System Galaxy.

    1. You must select the ‘ASSA ABLOY Aperio’ option in the Channel Mode droplist. (option is only visible for 635 CPUs)

    2. You must select the DSI board number and section number that you want to enable readers for before you check the reader checkboxes.  Enable only the door numbers that you actually installed by clicking on the checkbox beside the reader number in the list.  Leave “uncheck” any door numbers that you did not install.

    3. In the reader properties screen the reader name will indicate which DSI board number, Section, and reader number you are choosing.

       

  2. SG Programming Door/Reader – Reader Properties screen: Each Door Reader must be configured in System Galaxy.

    1. Map the correct HUB / Reader number to the Galaxy door by looking at the reader name, board number/section.

    2. All disabled options are not available for the Aperio wireless readers.

 

APERIO HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS

  1. You must use Aperio Programming Software & the Wireless USB Dongle to configure readers and hubs. 

    1. The Aperio Software must be installed on a PC/Laptop that is within the range of the HUB/Readers.

    2. The Aperio USB Dongle must be installed/connected to the same PC/Laptop as the Aperio Software during reader and hub configuration.  Drivers that support this dongle must be installed.

    3. PC/Laptop (USB Dongle) must have unimpeded RF communication with the hubs and readers to successfully configure them.  If you have trouble configuring the Aperio hardware, try moving the PC/Laptop closer or place it in a location that is unobstructed by physical objects, people or other electronic / wireless devices.

 

IMPORTANT: Be aware that ASSA ABLOY offers FCC-compliant software and EU-compliant software.  Likewise, the Aperio Hubs, Readers are manufactured to meet FCC-compliance or EU-compliance. You must use the version of Aperio software (U.S. or European) that matches the type of readers you have.  U.S. FCC-compliant versions of the Aperio product cannot be configured by the EU-compliant software.

IMPORTANT: All U.S. installations must use/install the U.S. Aperio hardware to be FCC-compliant. EU-compliant versions of Aperio use different RF channel frequencies which are not authorized in the U.S. 

 

  1. Configuring the AH30 HUB:

    1. Single-lock (1-to-1) Hub version 4.3.15220 has been tested compatible with SG 10.2

    2. Multi-lock (1-to-8) Hub version 4.4.16313 has been tested compatible with SG 10.2

    3. Each Hub must have a unique/valid binary unit address on the 485-network (1-15 is supported in Galaxy). This is set on the dipswitch on the back of the hub – see Chapter 2 for a description of setting the binary address at the hub.  Note: setting the HUB to zero (i.e. all binary switches OFF) disables the hub from communication with doors or with the DSI board.

    4. The AH30 HUB supports up to 8 wireless readers, provided reliable RF communication is established (AH15 1-to1 HUB supports one reader/door and is compatible with Galaxy in eligible European markets).

    5. AH30 Hub & Readers come preconfigured with three (3) default RF frequencies (channels 11, 16, 25).

    6. The same three channels must be set at both the Hub and the readers that will connect to it.

    7. If you change the channels used in the hub to get reliable communication, you must set readers to match.

  2. Pairing and Configuring the Aperio Wireless Readers:

    1. Each Wireless Reader must be “paired” with the hub after the hub has been given a unique and valid binary address and installed and powered up on the 485-network. This is done with the Aperio Software and Dongle.

    2. Each reader’s three default RF channels must match the three channels set in the Hub.

    3. Each reader will be auto-assigned a unique number when it is paired to the hub; readers are number in the sequence that they are paired – meaning the first reader you pair will be numbered “1”. 

      The hub+reader numbers must be remembered, so you can correctly map the readers when you are configuring them into the System Galaxy Reader Properties screen.

      Table below is an example of how numbering works – see appendix for a blank printable template.

LOOP# / UNIT #

DSI BOARD ID

SECTION #

HUB ADDRESS

No. of Locks

‘paired’ to HUB

Reader Numbers

Door Location

LOOP 1 / UNIT 1
Offices

[East Wing]

DSI 2

Sect-1

Hub 1

3 locks

1, 2, 3

Offices 1 thru 3

(East Wing)

Sect-2

Hub 1

6 locks

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Offices 4 thru 9

(East Wing)

 

 

LOOP 1 / UNIT 2

Offices

[West Wing]

DSI 5

Sect-1

Hub 1

2 locks

1, 2

Offices 1 thru 2

(West Wing)

Sect-2

Hub 1

5 locks

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Offices 3 thru 6
Room 7 = Closet

(West Wing)

Hub 2

3 locks

1, 2, 3

Offices 8 thru 10

(West Wing)

Hub 3

5 locks

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Offices 11 thru 14,

(15 = Supply Rm)

(West Wing)

DSI 6

Sect-1

Hub 1

5 locks

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Labs 1 thru 5

(North Hall)

Sect-2

(not in use)

…

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In this example, you see wireless readers are installed in two different controllers (units) in Loop-1 (cluster). Some DSI Boards have one hub, while DSI-Board#5 in unit-2 has multiple hubs. You can see that READER numbering starts over at “1” on each Hub, regardless of whether they are on the same board section, because the hub+reader = number.

Controller Unit-1 DSI-Board#2 has one hub on each section with 3 Locks on Section-1 and 6 Locks Section-2. 

Controller Unit-2 DSI-Board#5 Section-1 has one hub and Section-2 has three hubs.
Notice when multiple hubs are on the same Section, that the reader numbers start over at “1” on each hub even though they are on the same section. Remember lock numbering is automatically assigned when the Hub and Lock are paired.  System Galaxy will consider each lock a unique number by combining the hub and lock number.