Radionics K6100 User Manual - K6100-Cnc
K6100-CNC
Introduction
K6100-CNC User Guide
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1.0 Intro duction
This document describes the use of a Central Network Controller (CNC) in a Readykey access control
system. The CNC allows the administration PC(s) to communicate with Readykey door controllers via a
number of different communication methods - including the Readykey six wire bus, leased line, fiber optic or
dial-up modem.
Most of the information in this document is specific to systems administered via Readykey for Windows, and
to the Mk II CNC only (distinguished by having a blanked off ‘Expansion Port’ on the rear of the cover).
NETWORK CONTROLLER
**MONITORING**
Key Reader
Display
LED
Figure 1 Front Panel
2.0 Term inology
2.1 Gloss ary
Note: A full glossary of terms used on Readykey access control systems can be found in 17149
Readykey for
Windows Access Control Overview.
Alarm
An alarm is an exceptional event that occurs on a system to which the operator (system administrator) needs
to be alerted. On a Readykey access control system it is necessary for operators to ‘acknowledge’ an alarm,
by use of their key/card or entering their name/password.
Division
A division can be regarded as a collective name for a number of sites in the access control system. The
system can be split by using multiple divisions.
Engine
A special Readykey application that runs all the time on Readykey for Windows systems in the background.
This application handles all communications between the other Readykey applications and the Readykey
hardware, including the CNC and door controllers.
Modem
When used on a Readykey for Windows system, this is a device which allows the CNC to communicate with
Readykey door controllers over a telephone (PSTN) line. Modems are always used in pairs - one at the
remote site, and the other connected to the CNC.
RS-232
A universal standard communications format. This format is used to allow remote Readykey door controllers
to communicate to a CNC via line drivers, modems, etc.
Site
A group of one or more Readykey door controllers which are usually in the same physical building, and
share a common communications route to the CNC.
Six Wire Bus
This is a Readykey communications method for connecting Readykey door controllers to a CNC or to each
other.
Transaction
Any event that occurs on a Readykey access control system is called a transaction. All transactions which
originate from a door controller are reported to the PC via the CNC, and stored on the PC hard disk for later
analysis.
Update
Any changes that are made to the Readykey for Windows system are automatically sent to all relevant door
controllers in the form of ‘updates’ when required. This is a small ‘packet’ of information that the door
controller can understand, and used to adjust its own database accordingly. An example would be a new