Understanding: ACS Hardware & Installation
ACS (Access Control System) is a commercial grade equipment to connect the electrical strike, and magnetic doors. Typically this would be door to the lobby, fitness center, pool, garage and elevator.
ACS Kit includes the following:
- A black enclosure which houses the power supply, relay and controller boards. This is typically installed in the control room or maintenance room.
- Keypad (Narrow and Wide style available). This is typically installed on the door frame or the wall next to the door.
- Any accessories must be purchased separately e.g. strike, exit button, door closers.
Preparation for ACS Install:
- Hire a professional low voltage installer.
- Any accessories must be purchased separately e.g. strike, exit button, door closers.
- Does NOT require connection to a Z-wave hub like Samsung Smartthings. NO pairing required from the controller to the keypad.
- Controller Installation Tips:
- The distance between the controller and each door should not be more than 250 ft. If it
is more than 250 ft, you will need to install additional controllers. - Power and Ethernet connection to the controller. This is not a wireless system.
- Power supply jumper is pre-set to 12VDC. Power down before changing.
- Strikes should be set to 12v input only.
- Multiple batteries can be used in series for longer backup durations.
- The distance between the controller and each door should not be more than 250 ft. If it
- Wiring from the Controller to the door and keypad Tips:
- The installer must check if existing wiring can be reused or new wiring will be required.
- Following ports must be open on your network
o 3001 – TCP
o 67 – UDP
o 68 - UDP - Power and Internet- CAT 5 or CAT 6 cable connection from the controller to the door and keypad.
- Use 18/4 stranded for Fail-Secure locks and 18/6 for Fail-Safe locks within 100 feet.
- Keypad Installation Tips:
- Maximum reader cable length is 250 feet.
- Use 22/6 shielded cable for keypad readers.
- Keypads must be installed no higher than 54 inches (to the top row of keys) above the floor if side reach is available. Otherwise 48 inches is required.
- Contact sensors are to be installed 6-8 inches from the hinges on the top of the door/header.
The Process Checklist:
Actions | Who Does It | |
Step 1: |
Professional Low Voltage Installer must install the ACS Controller and Keypad. Find ACS Hardware manuals and Wire diagram on this link- Latest Wire Diagrams |
Customer's Low voltage installer |
Step 2: | Verify power and ethernet wiring is completed, all relay outputs connected to the doors and keypads. | Customer |
Step 3: |
Contact Lynx Support at onboarding@getlynx.co - Request ACS Software Configuration.
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Customer |
Step 4: |
ACS Configured, Linked to Lynx and Emergency codes created for testing. This can take 30 mins to 4 hours depending on the scale and complexity of deployment. |
Lynx |
Step 5: | Test the code on each keypad. Confirm test results with Lynx Support. | Customer |
Contact support@getlynx.co for additional assistance.
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