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The ApolloN is fitted with a kpSensor bus port. When connecting a kpSensor (maximum 10) it allows the ApolloN to measure the temperature and humidity in a certain area.

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The ApolloN only supports one type of kpSensor with part number 571-1013.

5.8.3 Serial port connection

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The following page is displayed:

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Info

When iProtect connects to the device, the default password will be changed. The new login password (can be customized) will be displayed in iProtect ➔ Installation | Hardware | Line. It is only available to the root system user.

6.3 Network settings

Network settings, e.g. IP address settings, can be manually configured.
To do so, click on the ‘Network settings’ button and enter the desired settings into the ‘device’ field.

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Once saved, the new settings will take immediate effect and the device will only be accessible using the new IP address.

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7 Extension boards

7.1 Reader and IO (RIO)

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  • If a card reader is used, the communication must be set using DIP-Switch 1

  • If equipment is connected to the ApolloN (for example a smoke detector or burglary detector) the voltage of this port must be set using DIP-Switch 2

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If the settings of the DIP-switches are not made correctly, it can lead to a defect of the connected equipment.

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7.1.1.1 Card reader communication setting

The correct setting of DIP-switch 1 is important for the operation of the card reader.

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If the setting of DIP-switch 1 is not set correctly, wrong card numbers (00000000) or no communication at all.

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7.1.2 Connections

7.1.2.1 Port overview

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The ApolloN can be fully tested before communicating with iProtect ™ through a diagnostic program on the device.

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Before connecting hardware to the ApolloN, please check the DIP-Switch settings accordance with Chapter 7.1.1.1

8.1 Initiating ApolloN diagnostics

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The list shows the location, type, serial number, firmware and hardware revision of the extension boards.
Detailed diagnostics of the extension boards can be obtained by selecting a board in the list. A number of tables with diagnostic info regarding that extension board is opened.

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    • All available ports are displayed, and the values can be monitored

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    • When an output is selected, controls appear to test the output

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    • The on-board sensors will be displayed

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    • When an access card is presented to a reader, the card number will be displayed

    8.1.2 Reader manager

    When the Reader manager tab is selected, the connected RS485 card readers will automatically be retrieved and shown in a list. The ID, serial number, type and firmware version of the reader will be displayed.

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    • The reset button is pressed

    • The processor temperature is above 85oC

    • A Blue input is triggered

    • The ReaderManager process is not present

    • The NodeManager process is not present.

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    10 How to

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    Before connecting hardware to the ApolloN, please check the DIP-Switch settings accordance with chapter 7.2.1.

    10.1 Installation ApolloN

    Configuring the ApolloN:

    1. Make sure all connections are in accordance with the technical drawing and connect the ApolloN to the network. See chapter 12.

    2. Open the a browser and browse to the following address: https://192.168.1.195. The login screen appears.

    3. Enter “controller” as username. The default password is “Pluto”.

    4. On the maintenance page select “Network settings” and enter the desired information like IP address and IP address gateway.

    5. Select “Hardware” and activate “Diagnostics”. Diagnostics enables automatic detection of devices connected to the ApolloN and testing of it. Deactivate diagnostics after successful test.

    6. Select “Tools” and verify the connection with iProtect™ by entering the IP address of the iProtect™ server together with port number 20100 at Netcat and press the “Test” button.

    Configuration in iProtect™:

    1. Open menu “Installation” > “Hardware” > “Line”

    2. Click on the “Search” button.

    3. Make a right mouse click in the tree view (left side). “Add line” appears and click on this pop-up. The line dialog will be opened.

    4. Enter a logical description of the line in the field “Name”.

    5. Select as Host type “ApolloN”.

    6. Enter the correct IP address in the field “IP address”.

    7. Under communication select “Active” and “Active (with nodes)”.

    8. Click on the “Save” button.

    When having the connection between iProtect™ and the ApolloN in place, automatically the latest software update will be installed on the ApolloN. This may take a few minutes. When finished, the “Current status” will be “Idle”.

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    After the ApolloN has communicated with iProtect™, the standard password will be changed. The new password will be displayed (for the root user) in the “Line details” screen.

    9. The nodes (extension boards) and readers connected to the ApolloN can be automatically detected and configured in iProtect™ by clicking on the “Discover” button at the “Line details” screen.

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    Configuring the RS485 reader:

    1. Make sure all DIP-Switch settings are accordance with Chapter 7.1.1.1

    2. Make sure all connections are in accordance with technical drawing, See chapter 12.


    Configuration in iProtect™:

    1. Open menu “Installation” > “Hardware” > “Line”

    2. Click on the “Search” button.

    3. Select the correct ApolloN.

    4. The nodes and readers connected to the ApolloN can be automatically detected and configured in iProtect™ by clicking on the “Read in” button at the “Line details” screen.

    5. To activate the readers, an access card needs to be presented twice at each reader. As soon as the LED of the reader is blinking when the card is presented, the correct card data will be stored in iProtect™.

    6. Assign a reader group, e.g. All card readers to the new card reader.

    7. Finally assign a card, having the correct access profile to a person and verify if access in granted. In case of access, the LED on the reader turns green for a period of 5 seconds.

    10.3 New Clock/data- Wiegand reader on RIO board

    Configuring the Clock/Data- Wiegand reader:

    1. Make sure all DIP-Switch settings are accordance with Chapter 7.1.1.1

    2. Make sure all connections are in accordance with technical drawing, See chapter 12.

    Configuration in iProtect™:

    1. Open menu “Installation” > “Hardware” > “Line”

    2. Click on the “Search” button.

    3. Select the correct ApolloN.

    4. The nodes and readers connected to the ApolloN can be automatically detected and configured in iProtect™ by clicking on the “Read in” button at the “Line details” screen.

    5. To activate the readers, an access card needs to be presented twice at each reader. As soon as the LED of the reader is blinking when the card is presented, the correct card data will be stored in iProtect™.

    6. Assign a reader group, e.g. All card readers to the new card reader.

    7. Finally assign a card, having the correct access profile to a person and verify if access in granted. In case of access, the LED on the reader turns green for a period of 5 seconds.

    10.4 ApolloN - Make factory default

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    Configuration in iProtect™:

    1. Open menu: “Installation” > “Hardware” > “Line”.

    2. Click on the “Search” button.

    3. Select the correct ApolloN.

    4. Under communication deselect “Active”.

    5. Copy or set the password of the line.

    6. Save this record.


    Configuration in ApolloN:

    1. Browse to the maintenance page of the ApolloN.

    2. Login with username “controller” and the line password, generated/set in iProtect.

    3. Select the menu “Advanced”.

    4. Press on “Reboot”. Login into the maintenance page of the ApolloN after 2 minutes.

    5. Select the menu “Advanced”.

    6. Press on “Make factory default”. The ApolloN will automatically reboot after 5 minutes

    7. Login into the maintenance page of the ApolloN. Login with username “controller” and the password “ApolloN”.

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    The password, the O.S. settings and IP address will be set to default. The configurations and iProtect data will not be removed

    10.5 ApolloN – Removing iProtect data

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    Configuration in iProtect™:

    1. Open menu: “Installation” > “Hardware” > “Line”.

    2. Click on the “Search” button.

    3. Select the correct ApolloN.

    4. Under communication deselect “Active”.

    5. Copy/Set the password of the line.

    6. Save this record.

    Configuration in ApolloN:

    1. Browse to the maintenance page of the ApolloN.

    2. Login with username “controller” and the line password, generated/set in iProtect.

    3. Select the menu “Advanced”.

    4. Press on “Reboot”. Login into the maintenance page of the ApolloN after 2 minutes.

    5. Select the menu “Advanced”.

    6. Press on “Make clean”. The following message appears: "enabling apache"

    7. The ApolloN can be linked with iProtect again.

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    The password and ip-address will not be changed. Configurations and iProtect data will be removed.

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    11 Datasheet

    11.1 General

    General

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    Type

    19 inch, 1HE powder coated Zincor housing

    Dimensions (W x H x D)

    436 x 44,2 x 245 mm

    Weight

    3.0 Kg

    IP-rate

    IP22

    Power (unloaded) with 3x RIO extension board

    25 Watt

    RIO board

    3,2 Watt

    Mother board

    CPU type

    Cortex - A9 MPCore

    SD

    SDHC

    SSD

    Format: M.2 (optional)

    RTC

    Yes

    Cooling FAN

    AXIAL FAN, 40 mm

    Indicator

    RGB LED

    Connections

    Console (OTG)

    1x USB (micro)

    Display connection

    1x HDMI (micro)

    Network connection

    1x 10Mb/100Mb/1Gb

    Sensor

    1x Max. 10x kpSensor (T/H)

    General purpose

    1x RS232/RS422/RS485

    Communication port

    2x USB version 2.0 Type A

    11.2 Extension board: Reader & IO

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