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Firmware Update ESCU, Net DCD-n, and EDCD

How to update the ESCU/EDCD firmware with SCU Configuration Utility.

Steps to Update ESCU Firmware

Run SCU Configuration Utility (SCUConfigurationUtility.exe)

Select Device > Upload

4. Select SCU in Hardware Type.
5. Browse for the firmware file (ELF.s19 extension) and select the file

Press the Upload button

For EDCD firmware operator should enter the EDCD board address.

How to Factory Reset the ESCU or Net DCD-n

S5 Factory Reset Method

Use the S5-1 or S5-2 switch and the Tamper switch to reset the ESCU back to the factory shipped state (e.g., IP = 192.168.0.254). The process of resetting the ESCU using the S5 control is the ‘True’ factory reset. S5 and S4 will put the board back to the factory shipped state.

With ESCU powered OFF, set S5-1 to the ON position.
Power up the ESCU. The D3 Watchdog LED will be on.
Press and release the Tamper Switch three times, then set S5-1 OFF.
The Watchdog LED will go off for a few seconds, then flash slow.
Setup screen will revert to the default settings:

 IP address: 192.168.0.254

 Subnet Mask: 0.0.0.0.0

 Gateway: 0.0.0.0.0

 Port: 2200

 No Password

 Speed: 4800

https://docs.splunk.com/Documentation/ESSOC/3.27.0/Install/InstallEnterpriseSecurityContentUpdateSubscriptionService

The MAC address is permanent and does not reset.

Alternate Reset Method

C20 Board Reset – Alternate Method

The S5 and C20 resets are somewhat different. Shorting C20 deletes memory from the board (i.e., current configuration and history of transactions) and resets the ESCU’s Owner Name back to the default of Demo. Not for sale. Resetting using C20 retains IP address, Baud rate, Ping setting, and Gateway. The Owner Name is downloading to the ESCU. The ESCU will only communicate to the software if the Site Name in the software = Owner Name. C20 is useful if the ESCU previously spoke with a different Millennium system and the Owner Name needs to be reset to come online with the new system.

Steps to Reset using C20

Turn POWER OFF
Short across capacitor C20 (the small SMT cap between RAM chips U7 and U8 for Ten seconds.
Turn the Power back on.

How to wire Power

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How to wire Power, Grounding, EIA-485, and Ethernet

Power and Grounding (ESCU / Net DCD-n and EDCD)

The PS1 Power Supply includes a line conditioner for the EIA-485 (RS-485) chain that is important to get optimal distance and baud rate for the EDCDs.

The ESCU / Net DCD-n and EDCDs must share standard Power GNDs.

If the number of devices connected to the power supply is ten or fewer, may use a smaller cable.

Local electrical codes may require plenum-rated cable or conduit.

Always check local codes before running any cable.

For UL Listed systems, the power supply shall wire through a conduit.

EIA-485 (RS-485) (ESCU and EDCD)

The ESCU and EDCD use Half Duplex EIA-485 (RS-485). Connect to J1, as shown in Figure 3-2. Use shielded twisted pair cable with the shield grounded to chassis ground at one end only. (Recommended to use equivalent to Belden 3106A.

The ESCU / Net DCD-n and EDCDs must share common EIA-485 GNDs.

EIA-485 Specifications

The maximum Speed, Cable Length, and Number of EIA-485 nodes are dependent upon each other and

many other factors.

Millennium access control recommends using ‘daisy chain’ wiring. A T tap is acceptable if the ‘stub length’ is

less than 5-10 feet, preferably about 3 feet. More extended stubs will attenuate the signals if the node’s connection point (stub) is excessively long. A long stub causes a significant impedance mismatch and signal reflections. Should keep all stubs as short as possible.

The maximum cable length is 4000 feet (1200 M).

 The baud rate is a function of the quality of the EIA-485 (RS-485) wiring:

Distance
Cable type (twisted pair, shielded)
Wire gauge
Number of T-taps
Number of EDCDs.

 Possible need for termination. A termination resistor of 120 ohms on each end across the Data+ and Data- pins on long cable runs can improve the signal distortion.

Ethernet (ESCU and Net DCD-n Only)

Network Adapter in J13 supports:

10/100 bits/sec. Use minimum CAT 5, CAT 5E preferred.
Auto Speed detect
Auto Crossover detect
Half duplex.
Yellow LED indicates Carrier connection. No communication will occur unless the YEL LED is lit.
Green LED indicates TCP/IP activity over Ethernet.

ESCU, EDCD, and Net DCD-n Install Guide 3–5

How to Wire Readers, Inputs, Outputs

This section describes how to wire the following supported Reader interfaces:

 Wiegand Signaling (Data 1 and Data 0)

 Magnetic ABA Signaling (Clock and Data)

 MARLOK Signaling (Clock with two Data tracks)

https://ds.iris.edu/ds/nodes/dmc/manuals/netdc-protocol/

Readers - Wiegand signaling

J6 has the Power, Data One, and Data Zero signals. Power can be either 12VDC or 5VDC. For UL compliance, the recorded range for compatibility on the outputs is 5 – 13VDC.

J1 has Red and Green LED drives. (GND when true)

J7 provides for the REX input if required.

Readers - Magnetic signaling (ABA Track 2)

J6 has the Power, Clock, and Data signals. Power can be either 12 VDC or 5 VDC. Reader Power has PTC short circuit protection at 200mA.
J1 has Red and Green LED drives. (GND when true)
J7 provides for the REX input if required.

Readers - MARLOK Signaling

UL DID NOT EVALUATE the MARLOK wiring setup and shall not be enabled in a UL 294 compliant system.

J6 has the Clock and Data signals.

J5 has Power (MAR VSOL), the VSOL signal and the Green MAR VLED drive.

Connect access control System reader device to Door Control Device (DCD) board.

Use six-conductor Leader Cable, supplied by Millennium access control Group for Keyloks and Keyreaders (unshielded).

May also use the unshielded Millennium access control Group leader cable with specific Wiegand devices and card readers that do not require SHIELDED cable.

Recommended cable length for Keyreaders and Keyloks is 15 feet–maximum.

Length MUST NOT exceed 35 feet. To avoid interference at this higher limit, must run the cable. Separately—not bundled with other wires.

Inputs

Inputs 1 through 4 are supervising with 1K ohm resistors, a
Inputs 5, 6, and 7 are non-supervised, Normally Closed circuits. Input 7 is used for the Door State Monitor (DSM) and can use inputs 5 or 6 for a UPS battery low signal. There is a particular input for the External Tamper. Use any one of the GND Returns for the External Tamper Return.

Relays (Outputs)

J2 and J3 provide the Common (C), Normally Closed (NC), and Normally Open (NO) pins for the two relays.

These Dry relays (Dry = requires external power) are typically used for the Door Latch and possibly an

automatic door opener.

For UL 294compliance, the relays are to be loaded to a maximum of 24VDC, 4 Amps. (Suitable for inductive loads.)

Relays are rated at 10 Amps with PTC thermistor over current protection at 4 Amps.

Use the Suppression Kit supplied with EDCDs to provide strike protection.

Install a diode across the door lock if the power supply is DC to suppress the energy surge. The cathode must be on the positive side of the strike.

If the power supply is AC, install a varistor across the door electric strike.

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Quick setup steps:

1) Connect power and the Ethernet connection to the board

2) Connect to the board using the Configuration Utility (admin/password=admin/admin)

3) Change the DHCP mode to no, and assign a pre-determined IP address

4) Assign the correct gateway & subnet mask addresses

5) Ensure remote host is set to 0.0.0.0 (used in 90% of installations) unless using controller to host function – if so, enter the IP address of the server as the remote host; in the software, use “controller to host.”

6) Change the “Owner ID” to what matches the “Controller Owner ID” precisely, or highlight the default “Owner ID,” “Demo. Not for resale”, delete it, then hit save. The board will then connect with any Millennium access control system that tries to communicate with it first.

(The “Controller Owner ID” can be found under Hardware Configuration)

Troubleshooting tips:

“The IP address, subnet mask, and gateway are all set correctly, but the site still isn’t coming online in the software”

A) Check the “Owner ID” and ensure that it is, character for character, the same as the “Controller Owner ID” in the software.

B) Restart all Ultra services from the diagnostics menu.

C) Make sure that the “online” box is enabling for the site controller in the programming.

D) Check that another device hasn’t already taken the IP address on the network.

E) Check that the Mac Address / IP Address isn’t blocked/is allowed on the network.

F) Check the encryption settings, that they are off or matching the software correctly.

G) Check if the remote host is entered correctly in the board configuration.

“The configuration settings will not save after changing them, then clicking the save button.”

A) Instead of using the web interface, use the configuration utility.

B) If this error is happening with using the configuration utility, download the latest version.

https://ds.iris.edu/ds/nodes/dmc/manuals/netdc/

“The board does not appear on the list of devices when hitting search in the configuration utility”

A) Factory default the board by following the complete install/hardware guide, Mgiaccess.com

B) Ensure that the network is not blocking the MAC address.

C) Ensure that the computer firewall trying to connect with the board is turning off.

D) Ensure the computer trying to connect with the board is within the IP range of 192.168.0.XXX as after the panel is factory defaulted. The IP address becomes static @ 192.168.0.254

“The doors or one door is not coming online.”

A) Ensure that the door address programmed in the NetDCD is not conflicting with the physical rotary address of another DCD, if a door, and SCU if a site.

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Firmware Update ESCU, Net DCD-n, and EDCD

Steps to Update ESCU Firmware

How to Factory Reset the ESCU or Net DCD-n

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How to wire Power, Grounding, EIA-485, and Ethernet

Power and Grounding (ESCU / Net DCD-n and EDCD)

EIA-485 (RS-485) (ESCU and EDCD)

EIA-485 Specifications

Ethernet (ESCU and Net DCD-n Only)

ESCU, EDCD, and Net DCD-n Install Guide 3–5

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