Sirius iX10

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Installation manual IPR-IX10-xxx

  • Product

  • Installation

  • Connection

  • Technical data

 

Feb 9, 2024

This document contains the information needed for installing the Sirius iX10. Details and recommendations are described in the chapters below. This manual represents the knowledge at the above-mentioned date. TKH security works non-stop to improve the products. For the most recent technical information please contact your consultant or dealer.

1. Table of content

2. General

The Sirius iX10 is the smallest card reader of the iX family. The reader is compatible with a variety of cards and tags. This reader is perfect for built-in situations, like electrical junction boxes and wall boxes.

You can use the iX10 reader in places where other iX family readers are just too big. The reader is supplied with a basic casing that prevents the electronics from being damaged during installation.

2.1. Features

  • RfID (radio frequency identification) reader for MIFARE/DESFire cards

  • IPROTECT Access compatible (BLE) (Mobile access)

  • Ultra-fast response time

  • RGB power LED

  • Multi-tone buzzer

  • Movement detection tamper

  • Removable connector

3. Installation preparations

3.1 Tools and equipment

When installing the Sirius iX10, the following tools or materials may be needed.

  • T-568B, or another cable which meets the requirements as specified in Maximum cable lengths.
    This document assumes standard T-568-B color coding of the cables.

  • Wire side cutter

  • Electric wire ferrule

  • Crimping tool

  • Philips screwdriver

3.2 Accessory

3.2.1 Adapter board

An adapter board can be placed between the controller and the Sirius card reader to convert signals or for electrical protection. Reasons for the use of an adapter board include:

  • If the reader is not installed in the same building as the controller and therefore, the cable exits the building. This scenario may occur if, for example, the reader is installed near a parking barrier.

  • If The connection cable is not (or is not guaranteed to be) a (≥Cat5e) UTP cable (e.g., if an
    existing connection cable is being reused)

  • Overvoltage protection is required
    The adapter board along with the network controller are connected using standard UTP ≥Cat5e
    cable (plug-in connection).

3.2.2.1 Connecting a Clock/data or RS485 reader

For more information, please refer to the adapter board manual.

3.2.2 Mounting plate

If you need a mounting- or adapter plate, please contact TKH Security for a suitable solution.

4. Installation

This chapter describes the conditions to install the iX10 reader.

4.1 Measurements

 

4.2 Environment

To ensure proper functioning of the equipment, the environment of the Sirius iX10 must be compliant with certain conditions.

  • The Sirius iX10 card reader is suitable for indoor use in an enclosure.

  • For proper operation, the reader must be installed behind a panel of 9mm (plexi) glass.

  • The IP rating of the Sirius iX10 card reader depends on the enclosure in which the iX reader is placed.

  • The Sirius iX10 operates between a temperature of -40°C and + 85°C.

  • Determine the location where the Sirius iX10 card reader should be installed. Please note that there is a maximum cable length between the card reader and the door controller (Maximum cable lengths).
    The connection and cable length of the Sirius iX10 depends on the chosen data output.

  • The Sirius iX10 should not be installed directly on metal.

  • The reader is intended as a built-in module. Put the reader as close to the front plate as possible, everything placed in front of the reader decreases the RFID (radio frequency identification) range.

  • The Sirius iX10 should not be mounted higher than two meters.

  • Keep a minimum distance of 20 cm between Sirius iX10 card readers *1.

 

*1 When Cosmos Access is used, keep a minimum distance of 40 cm between Sirius iX10 readers.

Metal near the Bluetooth and/or rfID antenna, such as cables or metal screws, can negatively affect the user experience for Cosmos access or card reading.

4.3 Mounting steps

  • Open the housing (enclosure) where iX10 is going to be installed. Do not open the protective case of iX10.

  • Remove the 9-pin connector from the iX10.

  • Connect the cable correctly to the 9-pin connector. See chapter 8.1 Main connector.

  • Put back the connector.

  • Mount the card reader on a flat surface.

  • Close the housing (enclosure) in which the module is installed.

4.4 Advanced options

The iX10 is intended to be used in electrical wall sockets, but it is possible to make the iX10 fit in other housings. Therefore, it is equipped with breakaway tabs, numbered 1 … 4.

  • Removing the tabs does not influence the operation of the reader.

  • Tab 1 and 2 can be removed and still have mounting options.

  • If tab 3 and 4 are also removed a customized solution is needed to mount the reader.

 

5. Compatibility & configurations

5.1 Compatibility

The iX10 reader is compatible with the following devices.

Interface / protocol

Hardware device (door controller)

Remarks

Interface / protocol

Hardware device (door controller)

Remarks

RS485

Orion (stacked)

The RS485 bus of the Sirius iX10 reader is not compatible with the Polyx

Clock / Data *1

Orion (KpBus)

 

Clock / Data *1

Orbit

7byte UID cannot be processed by the Orbit controller!

Clock / Data *1

Third party devices

Since Clock/data is a standard, the Sirius iX10 should work by default on third party controllers which support the Clock/data communication protocol.
We highly recommend testing communication before installing the iX10 at the customer location.

 

5.2 Configurations

The configuration defines which card type is read by default by the Sirius iX10.

Functionality

IPR-iX10-MDF

IPR-iX10-UID

IPR-iX10-PRM

IPR-IX10-USB

Functionality

IPR-iX10-MDF

IPR-iX10-UID

IPR-iX10-PRM

IPR-IX10-USB

Communication

RS485

RS485

RS485

RS485

Cosmos Access support

yes

yes

yes

yes

Card data output

Clock/data

Clock/data

-

USB (HID)

Output length

8 or 12 digits

10 or 17 digits

-

ASCII

Read coded TKH cards

Yes

No

-

-

Read CSN

No

Yes

-

-

Reads Configuration cards

No

No

Yes

Yes

Tamper output

Yes

Yes

-

-

Buzzer input

Yes

Yes

-

-

LED input

Yes

Yes

-

-

Default LED color

Red/Green

Red/Green

Blue

Blue

5.2.1 IPR-iX10-MDF

The Sirius iX10 IPR-iX10-MDF can read both TKH coded MIFARE Classic cards and TKH coded MIFARE DESFire cards simultaneously. The table below shows an example of the reader output format.

Example

MIFARE Classic output

MIFARE DESFire output

Example

MIFARE Classic output

MIFARE DESFire output

System code

4 digits: 1234

6 digits: 123456

Card number

4 digits: 6789

6 digits: 789012

Result

12346789

123456789012

5.1.2 IPR-iX10-UID

The Sirius iX10 reads both 4-byte and 7-byte CSN simultaneously. The table below shows an example of the reader output format.

Example

4Byte UID output

7Byte UID output

Example

4Byte UID output

7Byte UID output

UID

10 digits

17 digits

Result

123467890

123456789012

5.1.3 IPR-iX10-PRM Programmable

The Sirius iX10 IPR-iX10-PRM does not have any configuration by default. Programming the Sirius iX10 depends on the interface.

Interface / protocol

How to program

RS485

Reader configuration file (iProtect)

Wiegand, Clock/data

TKH Security configuration card, see below

TKH Security configuration card

If the reader is not used with RS485, a configuration card is used to program the reader to the customer needs. Settings like the default LED color and brightness, Wiegand or Clock/data output and key material can be changed. To program the programmable reader, a customer specific (config) card is needed.
This configuration card can be ordered at TKH Security via cardconfig@tkhsecurity.com.

Programming procedure

  • Connect the card reader.

  • Switch on the power. The card readers LED turns into BLUE.

  • Present the configuration card and wait until the card reader restarts.

  • The card readers LED turns into RED. The configuration is complete.

 

5.1.3 IPR-iX10-USB HID reader

The Sirius iX10 IPR-iX10-USB does not have any configuration by default. If the reader is connected to RS485, the reader is automaticly configured. Else, use a TKH Security configuration card to set configure the reader to the correct (USB) mode.

Configuration card

If the reader is not used with RS485, a configuration card can be used to program the reader to the customer needs. Settings like the default LED color and brightness, USB keyboard layout and key material can be changed. To program the USB reader, a customer specific (config) card is needed.
This configuration card can be ordered at TKH Security via cardconfig@tkhsecurity.com.

 

6. Sticker

The Sirius iX10 is provided with the stickers as shown in the table below:

PCB Front

PCB sticker

Placement

PCB Front

PCB sticker

Placement

 

 

 

 

 

The product is classed as Electrical or Electronic equipment and should not be disposed with other household or commercial waste at the end of its useful life. The Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive has been put in place to recycle products using best available recovery and recycling techniques to minimize the impact on the environment, treat and hazardous substances and avoid the increasing landfill. Contact local authorities for information on the correct disposal of Electrical or Electronic equipment.

7. Mobile Access

Mobile access is an extra feature on the Sirius iX10. Using the IPROTECT Access app (formerly Cosmos Access), the user can use a mobile device as an identifier (besides rfID access cards). To enable this feature, every Sirius iX10 must be assigned to the Mobile Access project it belongs to. This can be done using the assign process.

The assign process is initiated via the access control system (iProtect). During assigning, the installer can assign the Sirius iX10 within 10 minutes after its booted. After 10 minutes, the reader is not in assign state anymore.

To reactivate the assign processes, a reboot of the Sirius iX10 is required or an installer card can be presented. Every time the installer card is presented, the time will be extended for another 10 minutes.

 

For more detailed information please check the IPROTECT Config and IRPOTECT Access documentation.

8. Interfaces

The following interfaces are by default available on the Sirius iX10:

Front view

Back view

Front view

Back view

Label

Interface

Description

Label

Interface

Description

A

Power LED

Multicolor RGB LED to display status

B

BLE antenna

Antenna location for Cosmos Access

C

Buzzer

Multi-tone buzzer to provide user feedback

D

9 Pin connector

Connector to connect card reader to door controller

E

USB (Universal Serial Bus)  

Micro USB connection (optional), to support HID (Human Interface Devices) 

-

Tamper

Tamper with movement sensor (accelerometer)

8.1 Main connector

 

Pin

Description

Pin

Description

1

V+

5 … 28VDC power connection*

2

GND

Ground

3

A

RS485 A

4

B

RS485 B

5

LED

Activate LED input

6

BUZ

Activate Buzzer input

7

TAMP

Tamper contact

8

D0

Clock/data or Wiegand, open drain

9

D1

Clock/data or Wiegand, open drain

8.2 Connecting the reader via RS485

Recommended cable type between an Orion and the Sirius iX10 card reader is:

  • CAT 5 UTP four twisted pairs of 24AWG copper conductors

  • CAT 6 UTP four twisted pairs of 24AWG copper conductor

 

A direct connection (without the adapter board accessory) between the Sirius card reader and a door controller based on RS485â„¢ is NOT possible when:

  • Sirius and door controller are installed in different buildings or

  • The connection between the Sirius and door controller leaves the building or

  • The wiring does not consist of UTP cable (CAT5 or CAT6). or

  • An existing non-UTP cable is being reused. or

  • Surge protection is necessary for the card reader. or

  • An external power supply is required for the card reader.

 

TIA/EIA-568-B

Pin

Cable color

Signal

T568B Pair

 

1

White/orange

B

B

2

Orange

A

A

3

White/green

B

B

4

Blue

VCC

5..28 VDC

5

White/blue

-

-

6

Green

A

A

7

White/brown

-

-

8

Brown

GND

GND

 

8.3 Clock/data or Wiegand

Recommended cable type between the Orion or Orbit and Sirius iX10 card reader:

  • CKY 3 x 2 x 0,14mm²(about 0.55 in)

  • CKY 4 x 2 x 0,14mm²(about 0.55 in)

  • CAT5 UTP four twisted pairs of 24AWG copper conductors

  • CAT6 UTP four twisted pairs of 24AWG copper conductors

 

TIA/EIA-568-B

Pin

Cable color

Door controller

Sirius iX10

TIA/EIA-568-B

Pin

Cable color

Door controller

Sirius iX10

 

1

White/orange

Data/D0

D0

2

Orange

TAMP

TAMP

3

White/green

Clock/D1

D1

4

Blue

VCC (+)

5-28VDC

5

White/blue

LED

LED

6

Green

BUZZ

BUZZ

7

White/brown

GND

GND

8

Brown

GND

GND

 

 

Cable color

Door controller

Sirius iX10

 

Cable color

Door controller

Sirius iX10

Green

Data/D0

D0

Yellow

Clock/D1

D1

Pink

VCC (+)

5-28VDC

Grey

LED

LED

White

GND

GND

Brown

GND

GND

8.3.1 Signals

The table below shows the typical timing of the communication signals.

Signal

Frequency (max)

High

Low

Signal

Frequency (max)

High

Low

Wiegand

1 kHz

≥ 500 μs

≥ 500 μs

Clock / Data

666 Hz

≥ 1ms

≥ 500 μs

8.4 Maximum cable lengths

In most cases, the maximum cable length depends on the length of the communication interface.

Pin

Function

Max. cable length

Pin

Function

Max. cable length

1

5..28

VDC (+) *1

up to 600 m

2

GND

GND (-) *1

up to 600 m

3

A

RS485*2

 

 

Orion
powered reader

mm2
0.25

AWG
24


120 m

4

B

External
powered reader

0.25

24

600 m

5

LED

Input: Enable Led*1

up to 600 m

6

BUZ

Input: Enable Buzzer*1

up to 600 m

7

TAMP

Output: Tamper is active*1

up to 600 m

8

D0

Clock/data or Wiegand *3

Wiegand

mm2

0.25
0.34

AWG

24
22

 

80 m
120 m

9

D1

Clock/data

mm2

0.25
0.34

AWG

24
22

 

50 m
50 m

8.5 USB

Maximum cable length as USB 2.0 specification (3 meter).

9. Technical specifications

Power

supply voltage

5 … 28VDC (max 2W)

Housing and dimensions

Color

Black

Full size with breakout tabs

68 x 68 x 22 mm (about 2.68 x 2.68 x 0.87 in)

Protective cap size

51 x 51 x 15 mm (about 2.01 x 2.01 x 0.59 in)

PCB only size

49 x 49 x 22 mm (about 1.931 x 1.93 x 0.87 in)

Environment

IP rating

N/A (depending on enclosure)

Operating temperature

-40 … 85oC

Storage temperature

-40 … 85oC (industrial grade)

Operating humid

5 - 95% relative humidity, non-condensing

Installation

Location

The iX10 is intended for installation in a housing (enclosure).
For proper operation, the reader must be installed behind a panel of 9mm (plexi) glass.

Minimum distance

20 cm between iX10’s for rfID
40 cm between iX10’s for Cosmos Access

Interface

Type

Auto select, only one interface at a time

Wiegand

Simplex (read only), cable length up to 120 meters

Clock/data

Simplex (read only), cable length up to 50 meters

RS485

Half duplex, cable length up to 600 meters (115k2)

Compatibility

Compatible with TKH Orion, Orbit and ApolloN.

RfID cards

Frequency

13,56MHz

Standard

ISO14443-A

Type

MIFARE Classic cards, MIFARE DESFire 0.6, EV1, EV2 and EV3 cards

Maximum distance
(normal operation 70pF)

MIFARE classic card: up to 65mm (about 2.56 in)

MIFARE DESFire EV1 card: up to 25mm (about 0.98 in)

MIFARE DESFire EV2 card: up to 50mm (about 1.97 in)

MIFARE DESFire EV3 card: up to 50mm (about 1.97 in)

MIFARE DESFire EV1 tag: up to 20 mm (about 0.79 in)

MIFARE DESFire EV2 tag: up to 35mm (about 1.38 in)

MIFARE DESFire EV3 tag: up to 35mm (about 1.38 in)

Mobile Access

Frequency

2,4 GHz band

Standard

Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)

Type

TKH Security Mobile Access

Distance

0…20 cm (default)

Main header

Type

9 pin removable screw header

Input: ‘Drive LED’
Input: ‘Drive Buzzer’

With internal pull-up
(switch to GND, 3.3V, <1mA, overvoltage protected)

Output: ‘Tamper is active’
Output: Clock/data or Wiegand

Open drain without pull-up
(max 5 mA, overvoltage protected to VCC)

User interface

Optic

RGB power LED

Sound

Multi tone buzzer, 85dB at 1 m

Additional features

Tamper

Accelerometer sensor

Certification

Electric

EMC, LVD

Radio

RED

BLE

http://Bluetooth.com certified

Variants / order code

IPR-iX10-MDF

MIFARE DESFire coded

IPR-iX10-UID

UID card

IPR-iX10-PRM

Programmable

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