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Understanding Commercial ACS Installation

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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.

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  • Keypad (Narrow and Wide style available). This is typically installed on the door frame or the wall next to the door.

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  • 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.
  • 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:

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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.

  • To configure the ACS with the Lynx portal the following information must be provided
    • The serial number of the controller. You will typically find the serial number on a sticker of the controller board LP1501 or LP1502. It always starts with the letters "SN"

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    • Name of every door connected to the ACS and corresponding Relay Output (e.g. Relay Output 1 to Lobby, Output 2 to Garage)
    • Confirm if any of the above doors are staff only/ not accessible to a guest.
    • Provide list of properties (units/ rooms/ beds/ apartments) whose guests should have access to the door.
    • Confirm the ACS is not connected to the elevator
 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.

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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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