Centurion SOLO Operation & User’s Manual

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Brand: Centurion
Category: Gateway
Model: SOLO (Operation & User’s Manual), prm0/48VKwzfU
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Pages: 100 pages

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CENTURION SYSTEMS has been manufacturing automatic gate systems since 1987, and is committed

to providing reliable, cost-effective solutions in the field of access automation. CENTURION strives to give service and backup second to none. Our engineers are available to give sales support, installation training, and answers to technical or installation problems. The equipment is installed worldwide and i ...

Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Tools and Equipment Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 QUIK Installation ...

HOW TO CONFIGURE THE DIFFERENT OPERATING PARAMETERS

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Turning the TAG BUZZER on or off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Turning the FREE EXIT on or off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

The SOLO is a cost-effective entry level stand-alone proximity access control system for single access

point applications. By presenting a valid CENTURION proximity tag to the SOLO Reader it will activate or release the access point door lock or operator and allow access. The SOLO Reader is a robust, weatherproof unit that is mounted adjacent to the door or access point. It is a fully integrated unit with the controller, read coil and output drives all con ...

Degree of Protection

Dimensions Surface Mount Flush Mount Outputs/Inputs Output channel Relay rating Open collector rating (CHD) Door open/forced output (ALARM) SmartSwitch II power output Free-exit input Door sense input Anti-tamper switch Operational Tag capacity Tag read range Output relay pulse time (s) Door o ...

Long Nose Pliers

Side Cutters Star Screwdriver 0 and 1 point Flat Screwdriver - 2.5mm point Jewellers Type 0.50mm² 0.75mm² Drilling Machine (hammer action) Multi-Meter Tools and Equipment Required Tools and Equipment Required Tools and Equipment Required ...

Fig 1. Quik Wiring Diagram

Quik Wiring Diagram Quik Wiring Diagram Quik Wiring Diagram Power Supply NB: Wire Link must be fitted if Door Sense Facility is not being used. 10-12V AC Typical 12-15V DC Potential Free Contact to operate Gate Motor or Traffic Barrier. 102 102 D C M 7 85 200 D C M 7 470R 470R Jumper 1 Jumper 1 Jumper 1 Jumper 2 Jumper 2 Jumper 2 PSU for Strike Door Strike Alternatively Typical Connection for Door Lock Jumper 2 Jumper 2 Ju ...

The SOLO Reader will enter normal RUN MODE

It is recommended that the attached Memory Location allocation and Parameter settings form be updated. Present and REMOVE each New Tag to the SOLO Reader Connect power to Reader Power On Repeat from step 3 as required TOP GREEN LIGHT will flash TOP ROW LIGHTS flash in sequence Present and REMOVE the Master Tag BUZZER will sound to indicate a successful addition Written Instructions Graphical Instructions Observe T ...

Present and HOLD either Master Tag until

all lights turn ON Present and remove each new Tag to the SOLO Reader Observe Lights Observe Top Lights Remove the Master Tag Top green light will remain on Written Instructions TOP GREEN LIGHT will flash and the BUZZER will sound to indicate a successful addition. Present & Remove Master Tag Present & Hold Master Tag Remove Master Tag Graphical Instructions TOP ORANGE TOP GREEN TOP RED BOTTOM RED BOTTOM GREEN 1 2 3 ...

It is recommended that the attached Memory Location allocation and Parameter settings form be

updated. Quik Delete - All Tags Present and HOLD either Master Tag until all lights turn ON Observe Lights Observe Top Lights Observe Bottom Lights Remove the Master Tag Top green light will remain on Only BOTTOM RED LIGHT ON Present and remove the Master Tag Continue HOLDING Wait for the buzzer to bleep three times The TOP ROW LIGHTS appear to chase each other; t ...

Present and HOLD either Master Tag until

all lights turn ON Observe Lights Continue HOLDING Until ONLY the TOP RED LIGHT turns ON Written Instructions Present & Hold Master Tag Graphical Instructions Observe Top Lights TOP ORANGE TOP GREEN TOP RED BOTTOM RED BOTTOM GREEN 1 2 3 The SOLO Reader will enter normal RUN MODE It is recommended that the attached Memory Location allocation and Parameter settings form be updated. Page 12 Quik Parameter - Factory Def ...

Positioning the Reader

Mounting the Reader Flush Mount Position SOLO reader on wall adjacent to door. Mount at a height that allows for the comfortable presenting of access tags. A height of 1300mm is recommended. Position the SOLO reader on wall adjacent to entrance gate. Mount at a height that allows for the comfortable presentation of access tags. A height of 1300mm is recommended. Alternatively mount the SOLO reader onto a gooseneck ensuring t ...

Clip the plastic spacers onto the

back of the mounting frame ensuring that they are correctly orientated to align with the mounting holes. Slide apart the front and back of the reader controller housing. Place the mounting template located in the centre of this document at the required height ensuring that it is vertical Using a 5mm masonry bit, drill holes into the wall for the rawlplugs provided in the kit. Screw the frame lightly into ...

Slide the back cover onto the

controller housing. 14 To remove the outer cover, carefully insert a screwdriver between the cover and the wall from the underneath and unclip. 11 Clip the top of the controller front housing into the top lip of the mounting frame (A), and fold down into position ensuring the cable is not caught (B). 12 Fasten controller housing into position using the 2 x M4 PT screws provided in the kit. Optional cable tie B A ...

Input to indicate door/access point forced or left open. Normally-open contact.

Common connected to CHD- SmartSwitch II or remote relay - Control Signal selected by Jumper 1 in position 1 Supply to the SOLO reader can be AC or DC, Min 12V DC or 10V AC. Input is not polarity sensitive. Free-Exit, normally-open contact. Common connected to CHD- External alarm output (open collector) SmartSwitch II or remote relay - Positive (+V) SmartSwitch II or remote rel ...

Fig 4. Wiring Diagram for Door Lock Type 2

12V Battery RED BLK L N E CP84SM AC Mains Wire power to lock separately from the reader 102 102 D C M 7 85 200 D C M 7 470R 470R Jumper 1 Jumper 1 Jumper 1 Jumper 2 Jumper 2 Jumper 2 NB: Wire Link must be fitted if door sense facility is not being used. 0.5mm² cable 0.75mm² cable NB: All types of locks can be interfaced via SmartSwitch II for anti-tampering security. NB: Fit appropriate emergency/fire-exit m ...

Fig 5. Gate Operator/ Traffic Barrier

Gate Operator / Traffic Barrier Page 18 Jumper 2 Jumper 2 Jumper 2 NB: Wire Link must be fitted if Door Sense Facility is not being used. Jumper 1 Jumper 1 Jumper 1 102 102 Gate Operator / Traffic Barrier via SmartSwitch II Fig 6. Gate Operator/ Traffic Barrier via SmartSwitch II with secure free-exit connection COM TRG Normally-open pushbu ...

Free-Exit, Door Contact and External Alarm Wiring

Fig 7. Typical wiring for Free-Exit Pushbutton, Door Contact and External Alarm buzzer Door Switch (N/O Contact) Alarm Buzzer Free-Exit push button (N/O) Page 19 Jumper 1 - Relay or SmartSwitch II enabled Explanation of Jumpers Jumper 2 - Wall or Steel Mounting The single channel output of the SOLO can be configured to provide a potential-free contact either normally-open or normally-cl ...

On the front face of the SOLO Reader there are two

rows of indicator lights. These lights are used to communicate/interface with the system user. The top row consists of an Orange, Green and Red light. The bottom row consists of a Green and Red light only. During normal operation the five lights indicate various conditions, for example: A flashing bottom Red light indicates that the SOLO Reader is in normal run mode and providing access control. A flashing ...