Wiring Guide

EP.MINI
Version 1.00 Last Updated: 19-05-2009

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Note:
See http://www.entrypass.net/ for updates, revisions, and download the latest installation manual

There are currently 2 version of EntryPass Platform1 Access Control System available for different card
number system

1) EntryPass Platform1 Access Control System (6 Digit Card Number System) cater for 6 digit card
number installation

2)EntryPass Platform1 Access Control System (10 Digit Card Number System) cater for 10 digit card
number installation

For EntryPass Platform1 Access Control System to work correctly, both control panel and software MUST
be using the same card number system
This software installation manual might be updated without prior notice

Please refer to separate EntryPass Platform1 User Manual for detail operation help. The Official
EntryPass Platform1 User Manual can be downloaded from our website under “Download” section

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Before you begin

Technical Support

If you cannot find the answer to your question in this manual or in the Help files, we recommend you
contact your system installer. Your installer is familiar with your system configuration and should be able
to answer any of your questions.

Should you need additional information, please call our Technical Support Help desk, Monday to Friday
9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (GMT +8:00)

Method Details
Phone + 60 (3) - 8068 1929
Fax + 60 (3) - 8068 1922
Internet www.entrypass.net
Email support@entrypass.net

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Considerations Prior to Installation

Preparing Your EntryPass Controllers

EntryPass controller contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged
as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Thus, prior to installation, please follow the instruction below:
•Observe precautions while handling the circuit board assembly by using proper grounding straps and handling
precautions at all
•Visually ensure no onboard parts is broken, damage or contains burn mark
•Do not turn on the power supply until you completed all wiring and external add on devices installations

CAUTION
Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble
or dispose of in fire. To prevent a risk of explosion do not pry the
battery out with a metal or conductive tool.

Instances of Non-Warranty
•Damage due to natural disaster, accident or human cause.
•Damage as a result of violating the conditions recommended in the user manual
•Damage due to improper installation
•Damage due to use of uncertified components
•Damage due to use exceeding the permitted parameters

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MiNi Description

MiNi Reader Encrypted Lock Control

Keypad Display Unit (ELC)

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MiNi Color Description

Encrypted Lock Control (ELC) Description

MiNi Reader Color Description
Red : +12VDC
Red : +12VDC
Black : GND / 0VDC
Black : GND / 0VDC
Orange : RCLK
Pink : Door Sensor
Yellow : RDAT
Black : GND / 0VDC
Blue : RTX
Blue : RTX
Pink : Push Button
Brown : + 5VDC
Red : +12VDC
White : Exit Reader D1
Black : GND / 0VDC
Green : Exit Reader DO
Grey / Yellow : NO1
Orange : RCLK
White / Blue : CM1
Yellow : RDAT
White : NC1
Grey : RS485 C+
Brown : NO2
Purple : RS485 C-
Grey : CM2
Green : NC2
Green : RS232 RX Separated
Purple : +12Vdc Lock
White : RS232 TX Separated
Purple : +12Vdc Lock

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MiNi reader keypad display unit

White LCD Display

Navigation Pad

Enter Key

LED Indicator Numbered Keypad

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Power Supply Unit Specification

ENTRYPASS

Power Supply Unit Specification:

• Switching Power Supply
• 12V DC
• 3 Amp (Minimum)

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Connecting MINI to ELC

Switching Mode
Power Supply Unit
(12V DC, 3A Minimum)

0V +12 VDC

Black (Gnd) Black (Gnd)

Red (+12VDC) Red (+12VDC)
Blue (RTX) Blue (RTX)
Orange (RCLK) Orange (RCLK)
Yellow (RDAT) Yellow (RDAT)

The distance from MINI keypad reader to ELC should not more than 10 meter

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Connecting the Lock (NC), Breakglass and Keyswitch to ELC

Switching Mode
Power Supply Unit
(12V DC, 3A Minimum)

0V

White/Blue (CM1)
White (NC1)

Purple (+12VDC)
Emergency Purple (+12VDC)
Breakglass

Emergency
Keyswitch

+ -
- +

Electro-Magnetic Lock

Diode(1N4002) must be installed at the locking devices in order to protect against back EMF

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Connecting the Lock (NO)

Switching Mode
Power Supply Unit
(12V DC, 3A Minimum)

0V

White/Blue (CM1)
Grey/Yellow (NO1)

Purple (+12VDC)
Purple (+12VDC)

+ -
- +

Electro-Magnetic Lock (Drop Bolt)

Diode(1N4002) must be installed at the locking devices in order to protect against back EMF

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Connecting the Door Sensor and Door Release Button/Push Button

Pink (Door Sensor) Pink (Push Button)

Black (Gnd) Black (Gnd)

Door Sensor Push Button

The distance from door sensor to MINI and from push button to ELC should not more than 30 meter

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Connecting the Exit Reader – MINI reader as an exit reader

To configure MINI as a
READER Mode, press:
Switching Mode
Power Supply Unit •F1
(12V DC, 3A Minimum) •123456
•01 Enter
0V +12 VDC •01 Enter
•05 Enter
•1 Enter
•ESC x3
Black (Gnd) Black (Gnd)
Red (+12VDC) Red (+12VDC)
Green (D0) Orange (RCLK) To configure NMINI as a
White (D1) Yellow (RDAT) READER Mode, press:
•F1
•123456
•01 Enter
•01 Enter
Exit Reader
•04 Enter
•1 Enter
•ESC x3

To use MINI/NMINI on exit reader side, you must enable the READER MODE function on the
programming mode

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Connecting the Exit Reader – 3rd Party Reader

Switching Mode
Power Supply Unit
(12V DC, 3A Minimum)

0V +12 VDC

Black (Gnd) Black (Gnd)

Red (+12VDC) Red (+12VDC)
Green (D0) Green (D0)
White (D1) White (D1)

Exit Reader

The distance from MINI to exit reader should not more than 10 meter

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Configuring the MINI Unit Address

Unit Address Software address field

00 255.255.255.0
01 255.255.255.1
02 255.255.255.2
03 255.255.255.3
04 255.255.255.4
05 255.255.255.5
06 255.255.255.6
07 255.255.255.7
The unit address that you configure on the MINI 08 255.255.255.8
controller will determine the controller address on the 09 255.255.255.9
EntryPass Platform1 Access Control System software
10 255.255.255.10
11 255.255.255.11
To configure MINI unit address
(default: 00), press: 12 255.255.255.12
•F1 13 255.255.255.13
•123456
•01 Enter 14 255.255.255.14
•01 Enter 15 255.255.255.15
•04 Enter
•Key in new unit address (00 – 15)
•ESC x3

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Connecting to the PC using RS 232 mode

DB 9 Female Connecter

White to Pin 2 Black (Gnd)

Green to Pin 3
Black to Pin 5

Green (RS 232 RX)

White (RS 232 TX)

EntryPass Platform1
Server Access
Control System

The distance from computer to MINI should not more than 10 meter

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Connecting to the PC using RS 485 mode

MINI 16 MINI 2 MINI 1

Unit Address: 15 Unit Address: 01 Unit Address: 00

Grey (C+) Grey (C+) Grey (C+)

Purple (C-) Purple (C-) Purple (C-)

To configure MINI unit address

(default: 00), press:
•F1
•123456
RS 485: I000 meter (Maximum) •01 Enter
•01 Enter
•04 Enter
•Key in new unit address (00 – 15)
•ESC x3

C-

RS232

Power
RS 232: 10 meter C+

Rx
Tx
PCC
EntryPass Platform1 (Pc Communicator)
Server Access
Control System

When the implementation consists of more than 1 MINI to be connected to the

PC using the same bus/comport, the unit address for each MINI must be unique.
Only a total of 16 controllers can be connected to each bus/comport.

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Connecting to the power supply unit

Switching Mode
Power Supply Unit
(12V DC, 3A Minimum)

0V +12 VDC

Red/Yellow (+12VDC)
Black (Gnd)

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Complete overview
Switching Mode
Power Supply Unit
(12V DC, 3A Minimum)

0V +12 VDC

Red/Yellow (+12VDC)
Black (Gnd) Black (Gnd)
Orange (RCLK) Orange (RCLK)
Yellow (RDAT) Yellow (RDAT)
Blue (RTX) Blue (RTX)
Red (+12VDC) Pink (Push Button)
Green (D0) Red (+12VDC)
White (D1) Black (Gnd)
Black (Gnd) White/Blue (CM1)
Pink (Door Sensor) White (NC1)
Purple (+12VDC)
Grey (C+)
Purple (C-) Emergency
Breakglass

Emergency
Keyswitch
Push
Door Button
Sensor + -
C-
Exit
RS232

C+ - +
Power

Reader
Rx
Tx

EntryPass Platform1 PCC

Server Access (Pc Communicator)
Control System
Electro-Magnetic Lock

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Before connecting to the EntryPass Platform1 Access Control System

Before you begin to connect to the EntryPass Platform1 Access Control System, please make sure
all the wiring connection is correct. On the MINI keypad, please make sure the following setting
has been done:

Format Memory

Unit Address
To configure the
Advisable to EP.MINI unit address
perform format if there is more than
memory for the one MINI controller
first time you turn connected to the PC
on the power communicator

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MINI (6 digit firmware) Programming Mode
To enter programming mode, press:
•F1
•123456 (default admin pin)
Admin Pin Inhibit Mode Door Pin 1
•Enter programming mode •Enter programming mode •Enter programming mode
•01 Enter •01 Enter •01 Enter
•01 Enter •02 Enter •02 Enter
•01 Enter •01 Enter •06 Enter
•Key in new admin pin (6 digits) •1 Enter (Press 1 to set it ON or press 0 to set it OFF) •Key in the new door pin (6 digits)
•ESC X3 •ESC X3 •09 Enter
•01
Normal Pin Security Mode •ESC X3
•Enter programming style •Enter programming mode
•01 Enter •01 Enter Door Pin 2
•01 Enter •02 Enter •Enter programming mode
•02 Enter •02 Enter •01 Enter
•Key in new normal pin (6 digits) •0 Enter (Press 1 to set it ON or press 0 to set it OFF) •02 Enter
•ESC X3 •ESC X3 •07 Enter
•Key in the new door pin (6 digits)
Security Level Site Code 1 •10 Enter
•Enter programming mode •Enter programming mode •01
•01 Enter •01 Enter •ESC X3
•01 Enter •02 Enter
•03 Enter •03 Enter Door Pin 3
•1 Enter (Press 1 to set it ON or press 0 to set it OFF) •Key in the new site code (4 digits) •Enter programming mode
•ESC X3 •ESC X3 •01 Enter
•02 Enter
Unit Address Site Code 2 •08 Enter
•Enter programming mode •Enter programming mode •Key in the new door pin (6 digits)
•01 Enter •01 Enter •11 Enter
•01 Enter •02 Enter •01
•04 Enter •04 Enter •ESC X3
•Key in the new unit address (00 - 15 sets) •Key in the new site code (4 digits)
•ESC X3 •ESC X3 Door Pin 1 Tz
•Enter programming mode
Reader Mode Site Code 3 •01 Enter
•Enter programming mode •Enter programming mode •02 Enter
•01 Enter •01 Enter •09 Enter
•01 Enter •02 Enter •Key in the new door pin timezone
•05 Enter •05 Enter •ESC X3
•1 Enter (Press 1 to set it ON or press 0 to set it OFF) •Key in the new site code (4 digits)
•ESC X3 •ESC X3
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MINI (6 digit firmware) Programming Mode

Door Pin 2 Tz Open Time Reset Password

•Enter programming mode •Enter programming mode •Enter programming mode
•01 Enter •01 Enter •01 Enter
•02 Enter •02 Enter •05 Enter
•10 Enter •15 Enter •01 Enter
•Key in the new door pin timezone •Key in the new open time (00 – 99) •ESC X2
•ESC X3 •ESC X3
Reset Door Data
Door Pin 3 Tz Pin Trials •Enter programming mode
•Enter programming mode •Enter programming mode •01 Enter
•01 Enter •01 Enter •05 Enter
•02 Enter •02 Enter •02 Enter
•11 Enter •16 Enter •ESC X2
•Key in the new door pin timezone •Key in the new pin trials (00 – 09)
•ESC X3 •ESC X3 Format Memory
•Enter programming mode
Exit Button Tz Card+Pin Tz •01 Enter
•Enter programming mode •Enter programming mode •05 Enter
•01 Enter •01 Enter •03 Enter
•02 Enter •02 Enter •When finish formatting, a beep sound will be heard
•12 Enter •17 Enter •ESC X2
•Key in the new exit button timezone •Key in the new card+pin timezone
•ESC X3 •ESC X3 Install Card
•Enter programming mode
Auto Release Tz Date Setting •02 Enter
•Enter programming mode •Enter programming mode •01 Enter
•01 Enter •01 Enter •01 Enter
•02 Enter •03 Enter •Key in the card number (6 digits)
•13 Enter •Key in the new date (DDMMYY) •ESC X3
•Key in the new auto release timezone •ESC X2
•ESC X3 Delete Card
Time Setting •Enter programming mode
Release Time •Enter programming mode •02 Enter
•Enter programming mode •01 Enter •01 Enter
•01 Enter •04 Enter •02 Enter
•02 Enter •Key in the new time (HHMMSS) •Key in the card number (6 digits)
•14 Enter •ESC X2 •ESC X3
•Key in the new release time (00 – 99)
•ESC X3

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MINI (6 digit firmware) Programming Mode

View Card Reset Lockout Time

•Enter programming mode •Enter programming mode
•02 Enter •02 Enter
•01 Enter •01 Enter
•03 Enter •08 Enter
•Key in the card number (6 digits) •Key in the reset lockout time (HHMM)
•ESC X4 •ESC X3

Quick Install Total Card

•Enter programming mode •Enter programming mode
•02 Enter •02 Enter
•01 Enter •01 Enter
•04 Enter •09 Enter
•Flash all the cards to be installed (card by card) •ESC X3
•ESC X4
Transaction
Quick Delete •Enter programming mode
•Enter programming mode •02 Enter
•02 Enter •02 Enter
•01 Enter •Press F3 button to view the next transaction event or F1
•05 Enter button to go back to previous transaction event
•Flash all the cards to be deleted (card by card) •ESC X3
•ESC X4
Info Menu
Reset Card Pin •Enter programming mode
•Enter programming mode •03 Enter
•02 Enter •ESC X2
•01 Enter
•06 Enter
•Key in the card number that need to perform pin reset (6
digits)
•ESC X3

Reset Lockout
•Enter programming mode
•02 Enter
•01 Enter
•07 Enter
•1 Enter
•ESC X3

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MINI (10 digit firmware) Programming Mode
Admin Pin
•Enter programming mode Inhibit Mode Door Pin 3
•01 Enter •Enter programming mode •Enter programming mode
•01 Enter •01 Enter •01 Enter
•01 Enter •02 Enter •02 Enter
•Key in new admin pin (6 digits) •01 Enter •05 Enter
•ESC X3 •1 Enter (Press 1 to set it ON or press 0 to set it OFF) •Key in the new door pin (6 digits)
•ESC X3 •08 Enter
Normal Pin •01
•Enter programming mode Security Mode •ESC X3
•01 Enter •Enter programming mode
•01 Enter •01 Enter Door Pin 1 Tz
•02 Enter •02 Enter •Enter programming mode
•Key in new normal pin (6 digits) •02 Enter •01 Enter
•ESC X3 •0 Enter (Press 1 to set it ON or press 0 to set it OFF) •02 Enter
•ESC X3 •06 Enter
Security Level •Key in the new door pin timezone
•Enter programming mode Door Pin 1 •ESC X3
•01 Enter •Enter programming mode
•01 Enter •01 Enter Door Pin 2 Tz
•03 Enter •02 Enter •Enter programming mode
•1 Enter (Press 1 to set it ON or press 0 to set it OFF) •03 Enter •01 Enter
•ESC X3 •Key in the new door pin (6 digits) •02 Enter
•06 Enter •07 Enter
Unit Address •01 •Key in the new door pin timezone
•Enter programming mode •ESC X3 •ESC X3
•01 Enter
•01 Enter Door Pin 2 Door Pin 3 Tz
•04 Enter •Enter programming mode •Enter programming mode
•Key in the new unit address (00 - 15 sets) •01 Enter •01 Enter
•ESC X3 •02 Enter •02 Enter
•04 Enter •08 Enter
Reader Mode •Key in the new door pin (6 digits) •Key in the new door pin timezone
•Enter programming mode •07 Enter •ESC X3
•01 Enter •01
•01 Enter •ESC X3
•05 Enter
•1 Enter (Press 1 to set it ON or press 0 to set it OFF)
•ESC X3

MINI programming mode for 10 digit firmware does not have site code
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MINI (10 digit firmware) Programming Mode
Exit Button Tz •01 Enter •01 Enter
•Enter programming mode •02 Enter •05 Enter
•01 Enter •14 Enter •03 Enter
•02 Enter •Key in the new card+pin timezone •When finish formatting, a beep sound will be heard
•09 Enter •ESC X3 •ESC X2
•Key in the new exit button timezone
•ESC X3 Date Setting Install Card
•Enter programming mode •Enter programming mode
Auto Release Tz •01 Enter •02 Enter
•Enter programming mode •03 Enter •01 Enter
•01 Enter •Key in the new date (DDMMYY) •01 Enter
•02 Enter •ESC X2 •Key in the card number (10 digits)
•10 Enter •ESC X3
•Key in the new auto release timezone Time Setting
•ESC X3 •Enter programming mode Delete Card
•01 Enter •Enter programming mode
Release Time •04 Enter •02 Enter
•Enter programming mode •Key in the new time (HHMMSS) •01 Enter
•01 Enter •ESC X2 •02 Enter
•02 Enter •Key in the card number (10 digits)
•11 Enter Reset Password •ESC X3
•Key in the new release time (00 – 99) •Enter programming mode
•ESC X3 •01 Enter View Card
•05 Enter •Enter programming mode
Open Time •01 Enter •02 Enter
•Enter programming mode •ESC X2 •01 Enter
•01 Enter •03 Enter
•02 Enter Reset Door Data •Key in the card number (10 digits)
•12 Enter •Enter programming mode •ESC X4
•Key in the new open time (00 – 99) •01 Enter
•ESC X3 •05 Enter Quick Install
•02 Enter •Enter programming mode
Pin Trials •ESC X2 •02 Enter
•Enter programming mode •01 Enter
•01 Enter •04 Enter
•02 Enter •Flash all the cards to be installed (card by card)
•13 Enter •ESC X4
•Key in the new pin trials (00 – 09)
•ESC X3

MINI programming mode for 10 digit firmware does not have site code
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MINI (10 digit firmware) Programming Mode
Quick Delete Transaction
•Enter programming mode •Enter programming mode
•02 Enter •02 Enter
•01 Enter •02 Enter
•05 Enter •Press F3 button to view the next transaction event or F1
•Flash all the cards to be deleted (card by card) button to go back to previous transaction event
•ESC X4 •ESC X3

Reset Card Pin Info Menu

•Enter programming mode •Enter programming mode
•02 Enter •03 Enter
•01 Enter •ESC X2
•06 Enter
•Key in the card number that need to perform pin reset
(10 digits)
•ESC X3

Reset Lockout
•Enter programming mode
•02 Enter
•01 Enter
•07 Enter
•1 Enter
•ESC X3

Reset Lockout Time

•Enter programming mode
•02 Enter
•01 Enter
•08 Enter
•Key in the reset lockout time (HHMM)
•ESC X3

Total Card
•Enter programming mode
•02 Enter
•01 Enter
•09 Enter
•ESC X3
MINI programming mode for 10 digit firmware does not have site code

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Cabling Information

Communication Data Signal Max Distance Description

MINI to ELC 10m 22 AWG, 3 Pairs, Shielded

(30 ft)

Computer to PC RS 232 10m 22 AWG, 2 Pairs, Shielded

Communicator (30 ft)
To configure the
PC Communicator to RSAdvisable
485 to 1000m EP.MINI unit address
22 AWG, 2 Pairs, Shielded
MINI perform format (3000 ft)
if there is more than
memory for the
MINI to exit reader Wiegand 10m 1 MINI controller
22 AWG, 2 Pairs, Shielded
first time you turn
(30 ft) connected to the PC
on the power
communicator
ELC to Electro-Magnetic Power 30m 18 AWG, 1 Pair
Lock (100 ft)

ELC to Push Button Contact 30m 22AWG, 1 Pair

(100 ft)

MINI to Door Sensor Contact 30m 22AWG, 1 Pair

(100 ft)

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