MCP040

Four Door
Controller
Configuration
Manual Ness Version
Version 1.2 February 2017
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About This Manual

This manual will provide the user with the easiest and fastest setup possible from
the factory settings. It should be followed in order, with System Design and then
System Setup. Additional settings are only needed for special setup procedures.

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< Glossary>

Zone
A ‘zone’ is a monitored device. An external contact device either Normally Open or
closed can be connected to the controller for monitoring its state as (open/closed/shorted).

Partition
A ‘partition’ is usually a larger area that may include a group of zones.

Door
A door is a zone which is usually connected to the controller for monitoring the
open/close state. A door is the same as a zone but is specific as an entry/exit area.

Reader
A reader is an external device which is used for controlling access to a protected area.
A reader can be a ‘card reader’ or ‘fingerprint reader’.

EOL (End of Line)

- The controller can monitor external physically connected Normally Closed or Normally
Open contacts (zones).
rd
- A resistor can be used in-line (series) with the device to allow a 3 state
(open/shorted/restored)

Armed/Disarmed
When a partition is ‘Armed’ and a zone is violated (open/troubled) the controller will
indicate an alarm condition (Activating the Bell output) and reporting to UNIS software.
When a partition is disarmed it is in a normal state and no alarm condition will occur.
(Exception is forced alarm events and 24 hour zone types)

Alarm
When a partition is in alarm it will sound a local siren and report an event to the server
for notification.

Bell or Siren
An external sounder or indicator can be connected for a local alarm notification

Monitoring
This refers to all external events/hardware that are connected to the controller. When a
device is connected to the controller it is said to be monitored by the MCP040.

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Table of Contents

< GLOSSARY> ....................................................................................................... 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................................................................... 4

1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................... 6

• Specification & Features ................................................................................................. 7

• Out of the Box ...................................................................................................................... 8

2. SYSTEM DESIGN .......................................................................................... 9

• Power Connections ............................................................................................................ 9

• Battery Backup ................................................................................................................... 10

• Terminal connections .................................................................................................... 11

• Output connections ....................................................................................................... 13

• Zone connections .......................................................................................................... 17

• Bell Output connections................................................................................................. 19

• Access Control / Security Control .................................................................................. 21

3. SYSTEM SETUP .......................................................................................... 24

• Network Configuration ................................................................................................... 24

• Network Setup .............................................................................................................. 24

• Using a Router.............................................................................................................. 24

• Direct to PC .................................................................................................................. 24

• Web Server (Browser) ................................................................................................... 25

• UDP Setup ........................................................................................................................ 26

• Reader Setup (RS485 Reader) ...................................................................................... 30

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• Lock Setup .................................................................................................................... 35

• Zone/Door Monitoring Setup .......................................................................................... 36

• Exit Button Setup ........................................................................................................... 38

• Partitioning .................................................................................................................... 38

4. ADDITIONAL SETUP OPTIONS .................................................................. 40

• Wiegand Input(s) .......................................................................................................... 32,39

• Bell / Siren Output ........................................................................................................ 40

• Battery Monitoring ......................................................................................................... 41

• AC (Power Supply Monitoring) ....................................................................................... 41

5. Configuration Settings in UNIS ........................................................................... 40

• Adding Controller .......................................................................................................... 41

• UNIS Reader Names .................................................................................................... 42

• UNIS Monitoring – Controller Online ............................................................................. 43

• UNIS Card Format Setup .............................................................................................. 44

• UNIS Controller Options Settings .............................................................................. 46

• Reader Settings............................................................................................................ 47

• Reader - AntiPassback .................................................................................................. 49

• Partition Configuration .................................................................................................. 51

• Zone Configuration ....................................................................................................... 53

• Input / Output Configuration .......................................................................................... 55

• Aux Output Configuration ............................................................................................. 56

• Lock Configuration ........................................................................................................ 57

• Network Configuration .................................................................................................. 58

• System Configuration ................................................................................................... 59

• Lock Auto Unlock / Lock Configuration ............................................................................ 60

• Holidays ............................................................................................................................ 61

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6. OPERATIONAL INFORMATION .................................................................. 63

• Real Time Event Reporting............................................................................................ 63

• MCP-040 Status / Functions .......................................................................................... 64

• Factory Initialization ........................................................................................................ 65

• Warning / Alarm Notifications ........................................................................................ 65

• Factory Default ............................................................................................................... 66

• Technical Support .......................................................................................................... 67

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1. Introduction
1.1. Specification & Features

The MCP040 (Main Control Panel – 4 Lock) is an access controller and Interface to a security system,
such as Ness M1.

It supports

• 8 external RS485 Virdi Readers (4 lock – 2 Readers per door)

• 4 Wiegand Reader Input Ports
• 4 Lock Outputs
• 4 Programmable Inputs
• 8 Programmable Outputs
• 8 Zone Inputs (4 Zone Inputs, expandable to 8 with Zone Doubling)
• 1 TCP/IP Ethernet Port (UNIS Server Software/ Webserver)
• Backup lithium battery for Real-time clock
• User Access Time Period
50,000 users
• Up to 5 Cards can be issued per user , maximum 50,000 cards.
• Anti-pass back
• UNIS server authentication
• Integrated Mini Web server
• 51,200 log events
• 1024 Access Groups
• 255 Schedules (outputs/arm/disarm)
• Backup battery monitoring (low battery, no battery)
• Monitored Bell/Siren Output
• Interface to Security System to Arm / Disarm by Card / Fingerprint.
• Ability to deny access when the Security System Area is Armed.
• Ability to trigger Security System Zone when an Access Event occurs
(e.g Door Forced open),
• Ability to unlock a door when Security System area is disarmed.

ITEM SPEC COMMENT

CPU 32Bit M3 Cortex

128K SRAM
MEMORY 8MByte Serial Flash
TCP/IP(1), Wiegand 4
Communication Ports
RS-485 (19200BPS) (2)
-20 ~ 60c /
Temperature / Humidity
Lower than 90% RH

Power Adapter 15VDC 6 A

Power Supply 12VDC Maximum 6A +- 10%

Lock Output (4) 12VDC Maximum 750ma each

PGM (4)/(8) 12VDC open collector outputs

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1.2. Out of the Box

Verify the following components are included in the MCP040 package.

 Main Control Board (1)

 15V/6A Power Adapter
 Hardware package includes:
o 5 End of line resistors (2200ohm)
o 4 End of line resistors (3900ohm)
o Battery connector

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2. System Design
The MCP040 factory settings allow for easy setup and minimal configuration. It is important to
consider your system design and planning before beginning.

 Draw a layout diagram of the system showing all possible externally connected devices
(readers, locks, zones, bell, etc)
 Determine the total current draw of the system.

MCP040 System Current Calculation (Maximum)

Supply Voltage Maximum Current Total Devices Total (calculated)

12VOutput 2500mA
(J251/J252/J253)
Lock 1 750 mA
Lock 2 750 mA
Lock 3 750 mA
Lock 4 750 mA
PGM O/P’s 1~8 30 mA each

Bell/Siren 750 mA
Other

System Total 6000 mA (Maximum)

Connections for Power Outputs

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Power Connections.
The supplied 15VDC 6 Amp supply, connects to the 15V Input and GND.

Backup Battery
The controller had facility to connect a 12Volt 7 A/H back up battery to operate the system in the
event of mains power failure without the need of additional power supply.
Connect the Backup battery using the battery leads supplied with the controllers to input as shown
below. (Note the Polarity)

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Terminal connections

15V In
GND Connections for the 15V 6 Amp supply

D0 & D1 Inputs for 4 x Wiegand Readers

(D0 typically the Readers ‘Green Wire’
D1 typically the readers ‘White Wire’)
(When using Wiegand Readers ensure you use Twisted Shielded Cable
and connect the Shield to Gnd at one end only (Typically the controller end)

15V Out Power output for Wiegand Readers

to Gnd

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IN1-IN4
to GND Inputs to connect Request to Exit (REX / RTE) Devices.

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NO/NC Lock 1 & Output for Lock / Door Strike 1

Com (Refer below for Lock Output Settings)
NO/NC Lock 2 & Output for Lock / Door Strike 2
Com (Refer below for Lock Output Settings)
NO/NC Lock 3 & Output for Lock / Door Strike 3
Com (Refer below for Lock Output Settings)
NO/NC Lock 4 & Output for Lock / Door Strike 4
Com (Refer below for Lock Output Settings)

Lock Output Settings

There are link settings on the controller board that sets the state of the Door Lock Outputs.
JP201, 202, 203 and JP204 sets if the Output is to be Normally Open or Normally Closed.

JP 205, 206, 207 and JP208 sets if the outputs will be dry contact or have voltage out to drive the
locks.

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Ensure Back EMF Diode is always fitted at lock.

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Ensure Back EMF Diode is always fitted at lock.

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OUT 1 ..Out 8 8 Programmable Outputs. (Open Collector)

(e.g. Activate when an Area is armed to be wired to a Arm / Disarm Zone of your
Security Alarm Panel./)

Example of connecting an Aux Relay as a separate Door Open Too Long Warning. This can be
achieved either by connecting the Wiegand Readers ‘Buzzer’ Wire (Blue Wire) to the Output, or
via a separate relay as shown in the following example.

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Programmable Inputs for connecting detection devices (e.g. Door Monitoring

Zone 1 / Zone 5 & Inputs). These can be programmed to only be active when the ‘Partition / Area’
Gnd is Armed.
As default Zone 1 is active, if ‘Double’ is enabled for that input then Zone
doubling can occur to allow use of Zone 5 (2 devices on the one input)

Zone 2 / Zone 6 & Programmable Inputs for connecting detection devices (e.g. Door Monitoring
Inputs). These can be programmed to only be active when the ‘Partition / Area’ is
Gnd
Armed.
As default Zone 2 is active, if ‘Double’ is enabled for that input then Zone doubling
can occur to allow use of Zone 6 (2 devices on the one input)

Zone 3 / Zone 7 & Programmable Inputs for connecting detection devices (e.g. Door Monitoring
Gnd Inputs). These can be programmed to only be active when the ‘Partition / Area’ is
Armed.
As default Zone 3 is active, if ‘Double’ is enabled for that input then Zone doubling
can occur to allow use of Zone 7 (2 devices on the one input)

Zone 4 / Zone 8 & Programmable Inputs for connecting detection devices (e.g. Door Monitoring
Gnd Inputs). These can be programmed to only be active when the ‘Partition / Area’ is
Armed.
As default Zone 4 is active, if ‘Double’ is enabled for that input then Zone doubling
can occur to allow use of Zone 8 (2 devices on the one input)

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RDRA+ Input for Virdi RS485 Readers.

RDRA+

EOL Link must be connected to 2 furthest devices on the RS485 Bus.

Ensure the EOL Termination Links are correctly fitted on readers and Controller.

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5V Out 5 Volt Power Output to power 5 Volt readers if used. (e.g. SR100 485 Readers)
to Gnd

BELL + Output will activate if any ‘Zone’ Input programmed to alarm is triggered.
Bell -
Note: this is a supervised output, therefore should be sealed with a 2K2 EOL resistor if not
used, and EOL resistor fitted at the Siren, as shown below.

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Wiring / Cable Recommendations

1. RS485 (RDR+, RDR-)

22 AWG – 2 Pair Twisted Cable, or Cat5e Stranded / Flex cable. (Ness Part No. 101-313)

2. Wiegand Card Readers

2 / 3 Pair Twisted Pair Cable Shielded cable (Ness Part No’s 101-170, 101-172)

3. Ethernet
Standard CAT5 Cable
Note: Cross over cable is required to direct connect to PC.

4. Lock Monitoring, IN1-4, Out 1-8, ZN1-8

22 AWG~24AWG – 2 Pair Twisted, Mylar screened. (Longer runs)
24/.020 mm Fig 8 Cable. (Ness Part No CAB240)

5. +12Vdc Supply to Readers, Locks, etc

22AWG – 2 Pair Twisted, Mylar screened (Longer runs)
24/.020 mm Fig 8 Cable. (Ness Part No CAB240)

15Vdc @ 300ma, 22AWG = 250meters , voltage at device ~ 11.03Vdc

15Vdc @ 1000ma, 22AWG = 75meters , voltage at device ~ 11.03Vdc

NOTE: If cable runs are long, then it is recommended to introduce an external power supply to power devices.
Voltage at the reader and locks should be higher than 11.5 Vdc.
Please visit http://www.calculator.net/voltage-drop-calculator.html for calculating approximate distance with
current and voltage requirements for your device.

6. Security Alarm Panel to Access Controller

Recommend running 14 Wires (2 x CAT5e Flex)
- 4 Cores from O/P of Access Controller to Inputs of Alarm Panel to Arm / Disarm.
- 4 Cores from O/P of Alarm Panel to Inputs of Access Controller to set Arming Status in Access
Controller.
- 1 Core to connect GND from Access Controller to Gnd of Alarm Panel
- 4 Core if required to connect Door Alarm O/P of Access Controller to Zone I/P’s on Alarm Panel

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Access Control

Readers can be Virdi RS485 card readers, Virdi fingerprint readers or Wiegand readers. Normally all
readers are located near an entry or exit point to allow access in or out.

Up to 8 RS485 Readers can be connected to each controller providing 4 doors with readers for entry
and exit (In and Out readers), or 4 Wiegand Reader can be connected providing Card Reading in for
4 door and Exit buttons for exit or 2 doors with Reader In and Reader Out.

Locks are located at the entry or access point. The electric locks will automatically open and close
when the MCP040 accepts valid access.

Zones are detection devices throughout the building that will be monitored by the MCP040. Electric
locks with door monitoring signal and/ or Doors via Reed Switches for door monitoring signal
‘Normally open or normally closed’, will sense when the door has been open or closed.

This door monitoring feature should also be connected to the MCP040 ZN1~ZN8 zone input. If you
choose to monitor other zone types (Emergency Glass break exit devices, motion detectors etc, they
should also be connected to the ZN1~Z8 Inputs on the MCP040.

Exit Buttons are used to open the lock when leaving the building/room. The Request to Exit (REX or
RTE) exit buttons should be connected to the IN1~IN4 on the MCP040.

Security Control

In a normal security application an area is referred to as a partition. Zones are assigned to each
partition for monitoring intrusion. When a user enters their partition they will ‘Disarm’ the partition so
no alarm occurs. When the last user exits their partition; they will ‘Arm’ their partition so all zones are
ready for monitoring. If any zone is opened during an armed period a local Siren will be activated
and an alarm event will be reported to the server software.

The MCP-040 incorporates a flexible interface to the building Security Alarm Panel that allows the
user to Arm / Disarm the Security Alarm Panel as well as denying Access to users who do not have
permission to enter the Alarms area when the Security Alarm is armed to prevent ‘False Alarm’. This
can be irrespective if the Card Holder has access through the door at that time and day.

Door Monitoring Reed Switches would be wired to the “Zone’ Inputs of the MCP-040 and can be
programmed to only be ‘active’ for Door Forced open alarms when the Security System is Armed.
(Or they can be programmed to be active 24 Hours a day). Even if they are programmed to for force
entry when the building security alarm panel is Armed, the Door open too long warning can still be
active for events where the door is not closed within the preset time.

Other ‘Zone’ Inputs can be connected to outputs of any Security Alarm Panel to provide Arm /
Disarm Status so it can put ‘Partitions’ of the MCP-040 into Arm / Disarm state so it can limit access
to the Area when the Security Panel is Armed, as well as lock any unlocked doors when the Security
Alarm Panel is Armed.

Outputs (Out 1 – 8) can then be programmed to Active when a ‘Partition of the MCP-040 are Armed /
Disarmed by a Card Reader, so they can be wired in a ‘Key switch / Arm-Disarm” Input of the
Building Security Alarm Panel.

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Example of wiring of outputs from the MCP-040 Access Controller to Security Alarm Panel to Arm /
Disarm as authorized Users present their card once to Disarm and 3 times to Arm on the Access
Controller.

Outputs from the Security Alarm Panel to Inputs of the Access Controller will keep the Access Controller in
Sync of Alarm Arm / Disarm Status so it will deny Access to Access User who do not have access to
disarm and Security Alarm Panel and therefore cannot access the secure area while the Area of the
Security Alarm Panel in Armed.

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System Default Settings

The following configurations are factory settings.

Reader IN/OUT Access

Reader #1 Assigned to Lock Output #1
Reader #2 Assigned to Lock Output #2
Reader #3 Assigned to Lock Output #3
Reader #4 Assigned to Lock Output #4
Reader #5 Assigned to Lock Output #1
Reader #6 Assigned to Lock Output #2
Reader #7 Assigned to Lock Output #3
Reader #8 Assigned to Lock Output #4

Wiegand Reader #1 Assigned to Lock #1

Wiegand Reader #2 Assigned to Lock #2
Wiegand Reader #3 Assigned to Lock #3
Wiegand Reader #4 Assigned to Lock #4

Door Monitoring
Lock #1 Assigned to Zone/Door #1
Lock #2 Assigned to Zone/Doo r#2
Lock #3 Assigned to Zone/Door #3
Lock #4 Assigned to Zone/Door #4

Exit Button
Exit Button #1 Assigned to Lock #1
Exit Button #2 Assigned to Lock #2
Exit Button #3 Assigned to Lock #3
Exit Button #4 Assigned to Lock #4

All Lock Open Period = 5 seconds

Example:
When a registered card is presented at Reader #1 OR Exit Button #1 is activated, Lock #1 will
unlock for 5 seconds. If door monitoring is used and the door is forced open or left open after
access, an alarm will be indicated on zone #1

These settings can be changed from the UNIS -> Terminal Management-> Setup Options. See
Page 47 Configuration Settings in UNIS.

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3. System Setup
This section describes the basic steps for setting up your system. From the factory settings you
do not need to change any additional settings from UNIS.

 Network Setup
 Reader Setup
 Lock Setup
 Zone Monitoring Setup
 Exit Button Setup

Network Configuration

Network Setup

The MCP040 does not have a user interface for system setup. Setup can only be done using
the UNIS software. It is important to follow these steps to connect the MCP040 to the UNIS
server software.

From the factory these are the following defaults for the MCP040 network.

MCP040 IP: 192.168.0.6

MCP040 Gateway: 192.168.0.1
MCP040 Subnet: 255.255.255.0
Server IP: 192.168.0.2 (Server IP is the IP address of the PC UNIS is running on)
Terminal ID: 00000040

You can choice 1 of 3 methods for network setup of the MCP040 (Router/Direct, Web Browser /
PV or via UDP (Recommended). In all cases if a connection is not possible disable in your
PC the ‘Windows Firewall’ option.

Using a Router

1) In UNIS ‘Terminal Management’ -> Add Terminal, add the terminal ID of the MCP040 and
click add.
2) Connect the MCP040 to your network using a standard CAT-5 network cable to the router.
3) Connect your PC using a standard CAT-5 network cable to the router.
4) Setup your router with a gateway address of 192.168.0.1
5) Setup your PC with a static IP address of e.g 192.168.0.2
6) You should now see the device connected to UNIS. ( If the device is not connected try
disabling ‘Windows Firewall’ option)

Direct to PC

1) In UNIS ‘Terminal Management’ -> Add Terminal, add the terminal ID of the MCP040 and
click add.
2) Connect the MCP040 using a cross-over CAT-5 network cable to your PC.
3) Setup your PC with a static IP address of 192.168.0.2
4) You should now see the device connected to UNIS.

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Web Server (Browser)

MCP040 has an integrated mini web server with basic network setup and status viewing.
MCP040 should be connected to the same router
route as the PC you type in the address from.

1) Connect the MCP040 using a CAT-5 network cable to your PC.

2) Setup your PC with a static IP address of e.g 192.168.0.2
3) In your PC web browser ( best supported on Google Chrome or IE 8), type in the
MCP040 default IP address 192.168.0.6
4) Status webpage should show, click on the link on the left side ‘Network Setup’

5) Type in the information for your network requirements ( IP, Gateway, DHCP, Terminal ID, etc)
6) Type in the default password, 0842650, and then click submit.
7) If you require changing the default password, you can enter the new password in the
‘New PASSWORD’ field. ( 16 characters maximum)
8) MCP040 will disconnect from the current network and setup the new information that was set.

NOTE: PC should be on the same network as the MCP040 for browsing to work; otherwise
Port forwarding may need to be enabled in the router.

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UDP Setup

In some cases you may want to setup the MCP040 with a different IP or Terminal ID before
connecting to the UNIS software. There is a Utility Program (“TerminalFinder.exe”
“TerminalFinder.exe” that is located
in your Program Files UNIS/Tools Folder)

This program will allow you

u to search all Virdi devices on the network and setup (Terminal IP,
Server IP, and Terminal ID)

1) In UNIS ‘Terminal Management’ -> Add Terminal, add the terminal ID of the MCP040 and
click add.
2) Connect the MCP040 to your network using a standard CAT-5 network cable.
3) Open the terminal finder program
4) Click ‘Search’ – a device list of all devices on the network will appear

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5) Select the device in which you would like to modify. It should be highlighted and the current
settings of that device will appear.

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6) Modify the parameters you wish to change.

7) You must enter a password to change the values before you click ‘apply’, the default
password is 0842650. This password can be changed. Also you can lock-down the
controller so that future changes cannot be setup by UDP method.
CAUTION, as you may not be able to setup the controller after this value is set from the
Terminal Finder program if this option is selected.

8) Click ‘Apply’ and you should see ‘configuration settings success’ in the bottom of the screen.

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Reader Setup (RS485 Supervised Readers)

The MCP040 can support up to eight external Virdi readers connected to the RS485
(RDR+/RDR-) connection terminals. Additionally 4 external Wiegand readers can be connected
to the DO and D1 connectors

Supported Virdi RS485 Readers

- VSR20D-SC ( Virdi Smart Reader SC) – Smart Card /Mifare Card Reader
- VSR20D-RF ( Virdi Smart Reader RF) – RF Card Reader (125Khz)
- AC5000 Biometric Readers
- AC2200 Biometric Readers
- AC7000 Biometric Readers

All RS485 readers require 4 wires for connection. All four wires should be home-run directly to
the MCP040 controller.

+12V (Red)
GND (Black)
RS485A+ (Green)
RS485B- (Blue)

Each reader connected to the 485 bus requires a unique ID to identify itself. All Virdi readers
have a software or hardware programmable ID. On the VSR20 readers set the dipswitches to
the desired ID number 0-7 (Reader 1~8).

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To access the DIP Switches on the RS485 Reader, remove the access panel at the rear of the
reader.

As default all switches are in the Off

position.
Default settings is
Readers Address = 0
Reader set to RS485
EOL Terminator resistor is off.

1 2 3 4 5 6
Administrator
485 ID Setting Off sets to RS485 RS485
Setting
Function and On sets to Wiegand Termination
(Leave off for
Wiegand bit Setting Resistor
general use)

DIP Switch 4 sets if the reader is to connect via RS485 or Wiegand Data.
Switch 4 Mode

1 Wiegand
Function
0 RS485

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RS485 Address Settings - DIP Switches 1-3 (With Switch 4 off)

1 2 3 Readers Address
0 0 0 0
0 0 1 1
0 1 0 2
0 1 1 3
Function
1 0 0 4
1 0 1 5
1 1 0 6
1 1 1 7
▷ If the device is set to RS485, red/blue LED will flash based on ID number when power on.

Wiegand Setting – DIP Switch 1-3 (With Switch 4 On)

Output Format
1 2 3 Bits
(ex)0500916DD8

0 0 0 26bit 145,28120 (35 Decimal)

42bit
Function 0 0 1 (Only RF 0500916DD8 (Hexa Full byte)
Ver)
1 1 1 34bit 00916DD8 (Hexa 4byte)

Once the controller is re-powered all readers will automatically enroll with the controller. The
controller has an auto-enroll procedure for all readers. This will take approximately one minute
for all readers to be enrolled after power up.

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Follow this procedure for connecting RS485 readers

1) Power down the MCP040 controller

2) Set the desired ID on the reader (dipswitches OR software programmed in the Virdi Reader)
3) Connect the 4 wires from the reader to the MCP040 controller.

J251

RDR-(485A-)
RDR+ (485A+)

GND
12V OUT

4) Connect all readers

5) Power up the MCP040 controller.
6) The MCP040 will search for all readers connected to the RDR+/RDR-
RDR+/RDR inputs for up to one
minute
7) Scan a card on the reader and the reader should produce an error sound. If there is no
communication the reader will emit one single beep.
8) See section Page 64 (UNIS MCP040 Status/Functions) for reader status.
9) Readers are considered enrolled when they are connected on power up and respond to
the MCP040 polling. Their status will show as OK in the UNIS status screen. If a reader is
enrolled and disconnected from the MCP040, the MCP040 will recognize the reader fault
after 30 seconds. At this time the trouble will be reported to UNIS Real-Time event
monitoring.

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The RX and TX LEDs (LD104 = 485 RX LD105 = 485TX) for the Readers can be used for
troubleshooting. After the auto-enroll process both LEDs will flicker normally at a constant rate if the
readers are connected correctly.

1) Observe the correct polarity when connecting the reader to RDR+/RDR-

2) Ensure the terminal is tightly securing the wire
3) Wire distance length and wire size should be considered.

Reader Notification

If the reader is connected correctly, the MCP040 will monitor the reader for connectivity.

1) If the reader loses communication to the MCP040 for >30 seconds, the reader will emit
a double beep repeatedly every 30 seconds.
2) During the auto-enroll process the reader will flash its LEDs every 1 second.
3) If the MCP040 loses communication with the reader a notification will appear in the
Event monitoring list (UNIS) after approximately 30 seconds. A trouble condition is
reported.
4) If there is a door left open after the door warning period the reader will emit a beep
every 1 second.

LD104 = 485 RX
LD105 = 485TX

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Lock Setup

The MCP040 can support up to four (4) external electronic locking devices. Follow this procedure for
connecting an electronic locking device.

1) Power down the MCP040

2) Set JP205, JP206, JP207 and JP208 as shown below, so the outputs are Dry Contacts.
3) Set JP201, JP202, JP203 and JP204 to suit the type of lock used (i.e. Link to NC for Power Off to
unlock / Fail Safe type strike, or link to NO for Power On to unlock (Fail Secure).
4) Connect the Power (+ve RED) to Com of each lock to be used.
5) Connect NO / NC output to the LOCK (+ve).
6) Connect the PSU GND (BLK) on the lock to the GND Terminal
7) To verify the lock is working you should have a valid user scan the card at the reader or you
can use an exit button to open the lock.

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Zone/Door Monitoring Setup

A zone is an area in the system that requires monitoring. There are two types of zone monitoring
circuits than can connect to the MCP040.
Normally Open (NO)
Normally Closed (NC)

Most electronic locks have a monitoring output for the door sensor (NC or NO). The purpose of
monitoring is to sense when the door has opened/closed. This can be used for door alarms,
forced open events or door open too long events.
MCP040 has three configuration types for zone monitoring.
The hardware package will include the resistors needed for the below configuration(s).

No End of Line Zone Monitoring (No EOL)

This is the basic setting for monitoring zones. Only normally closed NC loops can be used for No
EOL. The zone can be monitored for two states (opened and closed/restored)

Single End of Line Zone Monitoring (EOL)

This configuration is used when you need to monitor three states of the zone (open, closed, and
shorted) A 2200ohm 5% resistor is required. In order to make full use of this feature the resistor
should be placed at the end of the wire run of the device being monitored. (i.e at the door
switch).
The zone can be monitored for three states (open,close,short)
Note: EOL (End of Line Resistor) must be enabled for this feature – see Page 59

Zone Expansion End of Line (ZXEOL) (Zone Doubling)

This configuration should only be used when you require more than four (4) zone inputs to be
individually monitored. This configuration will allow two (2) zone inputs to be connected to 1
terminal input and still identify each input separately. You must enable Zone Double for the
zone you wish to expand. This can be expanded up to 8 zones. (e.g. 4 Monitored Doors and 4 x
Emergency Break Glass units)
Note: EOL (End of Line Resistor) must be enabled for this feature – see Page 59

NOTE: After the EOL settings have changed and zones have been connected to the system it
is recommended a normal walk test of each door/zone on the system, and confirm the
open/restore state from the web server or UNIS status.

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Notes:

1) Only Normally Closed circuit loops can use Zone Expansion EOL (ZXEOL).

2) Fire Zones cannot be used with Zone Expansion EOL (ZXEOL). Only 1 single fire zone per
zone input with a 2200ohm resistor.

Follow this procedure for connecting a zone or door monitoring device to the MCP040.

5) Power down the MCP040

6) If you are using EOL, install the resistor at the device.
7) Connect the monitoring wire (NC or NO) to the ZNX terminal
8) Connect the COM/GND of the monitoring device to the GND terminal

J254

ZN4/ZN8
GND

Z3/Z7

Z2/Z6
GND
ZN1/ZN5

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Exit Button Setup
Exit buttons are used at door exit areas only (opposite side of the access reader). When you
need to unlock a door without requiring access authentication a simple push button can be used
to allow access. Up to four (4) exit buttons can be connected to the MCP040.

Follow this procedure for connecting an exit button to the MCP040.

1) Power down the MCP040

2) On the switch (exit button) connect the NC or NO to the IN1-IN4 of the MCP040
3) Connect the COM/GND of the switch (exit button) to the GND terminal
4) To verify the connection simply press the exit button and the lock will open.

For

Partitioning

A partition is a group of zones that function independently of each other. This is often used
where you want to Arm / Disarm various Areas / Partitions of the buildings Security Alarm Panel.

You can then assign users to be permitted to gain entry when a Partition is Armed or what users
may be permitted to Arm / Disarm Partitions.

Example (MCP040 #1)

Partition 1 – Storeroom #1 – Reader 1, 2, zones 1, 2, lock 1, Users 1,2,3,5
Partition 2 – Warehouse – Reader 3, 4, zones 3, 4, lock 2, Users 10,11,12,13
Partition 3 – Sales Area – Reader 3, 4, zones 5, 6, lock 3, Users 5, 8,9,23
Partition 4 – Admin Offices – Reader 5, 6, zones 7, 8, lock 4, Users 7, 6

Partitions can be individually armed and disarmed for security.

See Page 22 Security Control

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Partitioning is setup with a combination of programming the Card Reader controlling the Partition and
Users.

1. You need to set the Partition that reader is to control. (e.g. That will Disarm the Area)

2. If the Mode is set to Access Only then the reader won't Arm the Area / Partition. (If the Area is
Armed it can still disarm, providing the Card holder / User has authority set to that Partition)

3. If set to ‘Access + Security’ it then looks at the setting in "Access Mode"

4. If the Mode is 'Access' then it will disarm the Area if Armed. Then once disarmed further card reads
will provide Access only.
If a Card is presented to the Reader 3 times during the unlock period, it will then ARM the Partition /
Area the Reader controls.

5. If the Mode is 'Enter' (This simulates a F1 key on a 'smart reader) which will then ‘toggle’ the Arm
State of the Area. (i.e. Arm, then Disarm, then Arm etc on each card read). So therefore the card
set to the Partition can't be used for Door Access at this reader.
This would be used if the reader is dedicated for Arm / Disarm Reader only and not a Door Access
Reader.

6. If the Mode is 'Exit' (Simulates a F2 key on a 'smart reader) then it works the same as 4 above. It
will Disarm if Armed and then provide Door Access once disarmed.

NOTE: If a reader is set for Access Mode only (i.e. Not Access + Security) and a user does not
have any partitions assigned, the partition will always disarm first before access/opening the
door ( providing the reader has locks assigned), in order to prevent false alarms.

To use partitioning the following is required:

1) Reader Mode = ACCESS+SECURITY and Access Mode = Access.
2) User management (ACU Partition “Etc Option), user should be enabled for the partition they are
permitted to access.
3) Zone Assigned to Partition.

1. Set what Partitions the Reader will be

controlling.

2. Set the Reader Mode to Access +

Security.

Note: When making changes make sure

you click on “SAVE” and then “APPLY”

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Under User Management, Select

‘Etc’ and then select the Partitions
the user has permission to enter
when the Area is Armed.

If not set, then the user will be

denied Access to this Area /
Partition while it is Armed.

NOTE: If a reader is set for Access Mode only (i.e. Not Access + Security) and a user does not
have any partitions assigned, the partition will always disarm first before access/opening the
door ( providing the reader has locks assigned), in order to prevent false alarms.

4. Additional Setup Options

Bell/Siren Output

An external bell, light or sounder can be connected to the MCP040 for a local alarm
annunciation. This input is supervised, a trouble condition at UNIS will be generated if no bell
or siren is connected. The bell output will activate during any alarm condition.
- Door Forced Events (Steady Output) – Turns off after all forced zones are restored.
- Zone Alarm (Steady Output) – Turns off after bell sounder period OR system is disarmed
- Fire Alarm ( Pulsed Output 1 second ON, 1 second OFF)

BELL+ Note: This is a supervised output. Therefore if no bell or

siren is connected a 2200 ohm resistor should be
BELL- connected across the BELL+ and BELL- terminals.

Wiegand Input(s)

The MCP040 can support four external wiegand readers.

The default wiegand format is 26/34bit. If you wish to customize this bit format to another type
this can be done in UNIS -> Tools->Management->Set Wiegand Input Format.
A detail help guide is available in UNIS for setting up the bit formats.

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Battery Monitoring

The MCP040 will monitor the backup battery voltage and report the Low Battery condition to the
UNIS server if the voltage get below 11.3V.

• Low Battery Voltage = 11.3VDC +/- 10%

• Battery Cut-Off Voltage = 10.8VDC +/- 10%

The MCP040 will check the battery 30 seconds after power up and approximately every 4
minutes 30 seconds afterwards.

AC (Power Supply Monitoring)

The MCP040 will monitor the status of the AC (Main power) connected to the PWR+, PWR-
terminals. When AC is disconnected for longer than 10 seconds a AC Loss trouble condition will
be reported to the UNIS server and the MCP040 will be powered from the battery back-up.

5.0 Configuration Settings in UNIS

Once you have set the required IP Address and the Servers IP address (as per page 25-27) you
are ready to connect to UNIS Management Software.

From UNIS Home page, click on “TERMINAL”

Then from the Top menu bar, select “Add Terminal”.

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Ensure the ID = the Terminal ID

you set in the IP Settings as per
page 25-27.

Name the controller and provide it a

location

Set the Type to Controller

Once options are set, click on Add

to add the controller to the UNIS
Database

Reader Names
To set names to Readers, from the Terminal Settings, click on the “READER” button at the
bottom of the screen. Enter the Reader name and then click on “OK”

Once all controllers have been added, click on “Home” Icon (Top right) and then select
“Monitoring” Icon

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Once Added, within the Monitoring Window

the Controller(s) will be shown. The Online
Status will be shown via the status box to
the left of the Controller.

Red Indicates the controller is not

communicating with UNIS, Green Indicates
communication is established.

If a connection is not possible, then ensure the following;

1. Your controller is on the same Subnet range as your UNIS Server PC.
2. Ensure the ‘Server IP’ address in the controller is the UNIS Server PC’s IP Address.
3. Disable in your PC the ‘Windows Firewall’ option.

After a connection with the UNIS server software is established detail setup parameters may be
customized or changed depending upon your application. You should ensure section 3 ‘System
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before you continue with detail setup parameters.

The MCP040 is a stand-alone access control device. It does not require the UNIS server for
normal operation. It only requires setup by the server. User setup, configuration and / or real-
time monitoring can be used for UNIS.

Card Format Setup

In the MCP040 users are identified by card serial numbers only. If you are using a USB
Enrolment Reader connected to UNIS for Card enrolment, It is important that the card format
you use to register the card at UNIS is the same format the Card Reader connected to the
MCP-040 uses.

In most cases there is no need to have to make changes to the Card Format, however under
the UNIS->Main Menu->Settings->Wiegand Format Setting option, select the “Wiegand In” tab
and select St. 26Bit (or Std. 34Bit) Bit Length Layout.

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After you select the card serial number format click ‘Send to Terminal’ and then select the MCP040.

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UNIS Terminal Option Settings

Terminal Option Settings allows you to fully configure the MCP-040 controller from UNIS
Software.

Access to the Controller settings can be done by two methods.

1. From “Terminal” Options within UNIS, select the controller and then click on “Setup Options”.
(Recommended)

2. From the Monitoring Window, right Mouse Click on the Controller and select “ Setup Options”

Note: The Controller must be online to

be able to fully configure its options.

All programming options can be achieved from either method, except for changing the
Readers Names, which is only available via method 1 above.

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Reader Settings
First Select the ‘Terminal / Controller’ you wish to program, then select from the ‘Reader’
Drop down list, select the Reader you wish to configure.

Select the reader in which you would like to

setup (RS485 Reader 0-7 or Wiegand 1-4),

After any changes have been made to the

reader, click ‘Save’, then click ‘Apply’, this
will send the parameters to the MCP040.

Reader Number (0-7) – This number is the

485 ID set on the reader.

For RS485 Readers, If the reader is connected correctly you will see the reader type of the
reader. This field cannot be changed; the MCP040 determines the reader type.

Reader Types:
VSR20RF – RF 125 KHz Card Readers
VSR20SC – Smart Card 13.56MHz Card
Reader AC2200
AC5000
Wiegand

If the reader is not connected correctly or unused you will see ‘UNKNOWN’ in the reader
type field.

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For RS485 Readers, If the reader is connected correctly you will see the reader type of the
reader. This field cannot be changed; the MCP040 determines the reader type.

Reader Types:

VSR20RF – RF 125 KHz Card Readers

VSR20SC – Smart Card 13.56MHz Card Reader
AC2200
AC5000
Wiegand

If the reader is not connected correctly or unused you will see ‘UNKNOWN’ in the reader type
field.

Lock: 1-4. A Reader can be assigned to multiple locks. When a registered card is scanned at
this reader, Select the Lock O/P number that is to be assigned to activate / unlock if Access if
Granted..

Partition: 1-4. A Reader can be assigned to multiple partition areas. Default Partition 1. At least
1 partition should be assigned.

NOTE: If a reader is assigned to multiple partitions, the reader will only display the
(arm/disarm/exit) status of the first assigned partition. The reader cannot display the status of
more than 1 partition.

Mode: ACCESS, ACCESS+SECURITY. This value determines how the reader will operate
when a user is successfully authorized.

ACCESS: When a valid user is authorized the lock assigned to the reader will open for the
duration of the Open Time.

ACCESS+SECURITY: When a valid user is authorized the lock assigned to the reader will
open for the duration of the Open Time.
If the reader is set to this Access+Security Mode, and an authorized card for this reader 3
times during the unlock period the Partition allocated to this reader will Arm.
If the F1 key is pressed (AC2200 / AC5000) and a valid card/user is authorized, the partition
assigned to the reader and user will ARM. If the partition is already armed the partition
assigned to the reader and user will automatically disarm and unlock the door.

Open Time (Lock Open Time).

When a valid user is authorized at this reader the lock will unlock for the programmed open
time. The relay can be triggered to remain open from 100ms up to 250 seconds (4 minutes,
10 seconds)

To setup this function use the following

examples: E.G.
If you want to trigger the relay for 1 second, insert 1 into the “Open Time” field.
If you want to trigger the relay for 5 seconds, insert 5 into the “Open Time” field.
If you want to trigger the relay for 60 seconds, insert 60 into the “Open Time” field.

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However if you want to trigger the relay for less than 1 second, please use a value from the table
below.

100ms = 255
300ms = 254
500ms = 253
700ms = 252
Always Active = 251 Not Activate = 0

E.G.
If you want to trigger the relay for 100 ms, insert 255 into the “Open Time”
field. If you want to trigger the relay for 500 ms, insert 253 into the “Open
Time” field.

NOTE: When the lock and partition settings are changed verify the lock is connected to the
correct NC/NO lock output on the terminal connectors.

Anti-pass back

The MCP040 can be setup for local or global anti-passback verification.

Local: When only (1) MCP040 is used. Passback exceptions will be verified at the MCP040
controller only. If Virdi terminals are connected to the MCP040 (485), all passback exceptions
and verifications will be done at the MCP040.

Server/Global: When UNIS is used to monitor multiple MCP040s or Virdi Terminals. Pass back
exceptions will be verified at UNIS server only.

Each reader must be setup for passback (see UNIS Reader Configuration).

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Enter Zone, Exit Zone:

These values are set in UNIS under ‘Data
Management’ – Anti-passback Management. For a
detail description on how to setup areas see UNIS
Manual ‘antipassback’ for a full description.

Type:
Disabled - Select this if passback is not used for this reader.

Hard – Hard passback, if a user is in passback violation the reader will not allow access.

Soft – Soft passback, if a user is in passback violation the reader will allow access; however UNIS
will log the authentication as Passback Warning.

Timed – Timed passback, if a user is in passback violation the reader will not allow access until
the ‘Lockout duration’ period. The lockout duration is started after the last successful transaction
period. (NOTE: This mode is not available in server passback )

Lockout Duration:

This is the time period 00:00:00 ~ 23:59:59 in which the user will be locked out if in passback
violation. The MCP040 will start the timer when the last successful transaction for that user
occurred. The user cannot access the reader again until the time period has expired. This is a
soft passback condition, allowing the user access after a period of time. UNIS will log the event
as Passback Warning.

Note: If using local anti-passback the user’s location will be unknown in UNIS, and the location
cannot be set. The user’s passback status can be reset when the user is edited from UNIS and
downloaded to the MCP040.

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UNIS Partition Configuration

Partition setup applies to security mode. For normal access control with no interface to
Buildings Security Alarm System, these settings do not need to change. A partition is an
independent group of ‘zones’ / ‘Monitored Inputs such as monitoring the status of the Access
Control Door. The MCP040 will allow up to four partitions.

Partition: 1-4. Select the partition (1-4) you wish to change, then click ‘Save’ and ‘Apply’

Name: (ASCII 16 digits). The maximum length is 16 ASCII Characters. (e.g. Front Dr Contact).
This name is only used for display purposes so you can easily identify your partition.

Account: (Hexadecimal 4 digits). For CMS (Central Monitoring Service) reporting an account
number is needed per partition. This value is currently viewable in UNIS only when a reporting
event occurs. Each digit is programmed as 0-F Hexadecimal. The default account number is the
same as the terminal ID ‘0040’
All system events ( AC, low battery, etc will always use the terminal id last four digits)

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Entry Delay 1/2: (0-255 seconds). Default 30 seconds

Exit Delay 1/2: (0-255 seconds). Default 30 seconds

Entry/Exit 1 delay is for all EXIT1 type zones.

Entry/Exit 2 delay is for all EXIT2 type zones.

Zones defined as EXIT1 or EXIT2 type will have an entry and exit delay. The exit delay will start
as soon as arming is initiated.

All EXIT1 or EXIT2 type zones can be opened or closed during the exit delay without causing an
alarm. This will give the user time to arm the system and leave the premises. After the exit delay
has expired the zone is armed. Opening the zone will start the entry delay, allowing the user to
enter the premises and disarm. If the partition is disarmed before the entry delay expires no
alarm will be generated.

If using RS485 readers, during Exit Delay all readers assigned to the partition will beep every
second and flash the LED. This is indication for exiting. During the armed state all readers will
flash their LED every 1 second.

Siren Time: (0-255 seconds). Default 60 seconds. When any zone alarm occurs on this partition
the BELL output will turn on for this period. If the system is disarmed before the siren time has
expired the BELL output will turn off.

Alarm Count: (0-255). Default 3: This alarm count is the maximum amount of times the partition
will sound the siren and report the alarm event to UNIS during an armed period. In cases where
there may be a faulty zone that is constantly alarming and restoring, this period will ensure only a
maximum count per zone. This value may be useful in reporting to UNIS, to prevent false alarm
reporting.
If this value is 0 the alarm count is unlimited ( no limit).

NOTE: This alarm count only applies to zone types EXIT1, EXIT2, INTERIOR and INSTANT.

Enable: Check this box if you want to use this partition.

Chime: If this box is checked, when the system is disarmed only, all zones that are of type
EXIT1, EXIT2 or INSTANT and are assigned to this partition, the reader will sound 2 short
beeps when the zone is opened. This can be used as an indicator when the door is opened.
This is not an alarm indicator, only an indicator that the zone is open.

Unlock on Disarm: If this box is checked, the lock assigned to the reader’s partition will
automatically unlock when the partition is disarmed. The lock will always be opened until the
partition is re-armed again.
(If a authorized Card is presented to the reader during the period this readers is ‘Unlocked’ it will
relock)

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UNIS Zone Configuration

Zone configuration is related to door/monitoring or alarm monitoring. When the zone is opened
or closed the MCP040 will react differently depending on the type of zone.

Zone: 1-8. Select the zone (1-8) you wish to change and then click ‘Save and Apply’ after all
setup is completed.

Name: (ASCII 10 digits). The maximum length is 10Ascii Characters. This name is only used for
display purposes so you can easily identify your zone.

Type: Select from the drop down list the type of ‘Zone’ related to this input.

UNUSED – if nothing is connected to the Zone terminals on the MCP040 select this option

Burglary Type Zones

These types of zones are active and alarm only when the partition is armed. These should be
used for Lock monitoring.

EXIT1 – This zone type will have an exit and entry delay when opened. The exit and entry delay
will follow the times that are programmed in the partition programming EXIT1 Entry/Exit Delay
Normally an entry or exit door will have this type. (Bell Active and Reporting)

EXIT2 – This zone type will have an exit and entry delay when opened. The exit and entry delay
will follow the times that are programmed in the partition programming EXIT2 Entry/Exit Delay.
Normally an entry or exit door will have this type, if you have a secondary door which requires a
different delay than the EXIT1 type you can choose this type. (Bell Active and Reporting)

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INSTANT - This zone type is used when monitoring a perimeter area. Typically used for
‘traditional’ monitoring of Access Control door for Door Forced Open & Door Open Too Long
type alarms.

This zone will have no entry or exit delay and will initiate an alarm immediately if the partition is
armed and the zone is opened. (Bell Active and Reporting)

INTERIOR – This zone type is used when monitoring an interior area. This zone type will follow the
entry/exit delay. If the partition is armed and there is NO entry or exit delay active this zone will initiate
an alarm immediately (Bell Active and Reporting to UNIS Software). An example is a motion detector
or inside door.

24 Hour Type Zones

These zone types are active all the time, whether or not the partition is armed or disarmed.

EMERGENCY24 – Bell Active and Reporting to UNIS Software

SILENTPANIC – No Bell (Silent) reporting only.
WATER/GAS – Bell Active and Reporting. When reporting the event code for CMS is different,
so the zone can be identified at the monitoring point (UNIS)
FIRE – Normally a fire zone is monitored for alarm state and trouble state. Trouble state will
occur if the fire zone is disconnected. An alarm will occur if the fire zone is shorted. A 2200ohm
resistor must be used for monitoring fire zones.
Fire zone restore = 2200ohm resistor
Fire alarm = short, loop shorted
condition Fire trouble = no resistor,
loop open

Bell Active – pulsing 1 second ON and 1 second OFF and Reporting

ARMDIS – This is typically used to connect to an Output from the Building Security Alarm Panel
as a control signal that would arm or disarm the MCP040 when this zone is opened and closed.
This would put the Access Controllers Partition into Armed State to prevent n user accidentally
accessing and Area and causing False Alarms when the Security Alarm Panel is Armed.

Zone Response: (Check Box). Normally the default state for loop response is monitored at
400ms. If the zone is open/closed within 400ms a state change will occur (alarm or restored).
Some external zone devices, such as Ness Vibrations Sensors require faster response periods
for capturing the state change, if this box is checked the zone response will be at 100ms.

Zone Double: (Check Box).

If you require more than the standard 4 hardware zone inputs, the zone can be setup to connect
two zones to the ZX input on the MCP040. This will identify each zone connected to the ZX
input separately. i.e. Zone 1 and Zone 5.
Select this option only if you require more than the 4 standard hardwire zone inputs.

Zone Partition: (Check Box 1-4).

Select the partition in which you want to assign this zone.

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UNIS Input / Output Configuration

The MCP040 has four inputs for monitoring external devices/equipment (IN1-IN4). All four inputs
are setup at default for ‘Exit Buttons’. When the exit button is activated the lock will open.
If a third party device/controller is needed for fire alarm monitoring, the output of the controller
can be connected to the MCP040 input for monitoring of a fire alarm condition.

The MCP040 has eight outputs for signaling to external devices/equipment.

Output: 1-8. Select the output (1-8) you wish to change and then click ‘Save and Apply’ after all
setup is completed.

Inverted: (Check Box) Normally the output is active low, if this box is check the output switch
from HIGH state to LOW state.

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Aux Output Setup

Depending on which ‘Type’ is selected the ‘Parameter’ value will have a different meaning. See
chart below for ‘Type’ and ‘Parameter’ description for Output Settings.

Output Type Activation Period Parameter Value Time

(seconds)
Authorized Any Authorized User that is granted Access Lock No. 1-4
Unauthorized Any Access Attempt from an Unauthorized User Lock No. 1-4
Schedule See UNIS Schedule Configuration (i.e Can be set Not Used
to activate on a Time / Event Schedule)
Alarm When an alarm occurs Partition #1~4
Trouble When any system trouble occurs (fire Not Used
trouble, AC trouble, battery trouble,
See Below
bell trouble, reader trouble)
Activation
Arm State
Period
Fire Alarm When a fire alarm occurs Partition #1~4
Silent Alarm When a silent alarm occurs Partition #1~4
Open Too Long When a Monitored Door is open too Partition #1~4
long
Door Forced When a Monitored Door is ‘Forced Partition #1~4
Open’ (Opened without a Card or
REX button)

Input Setup

Depending on which ‘Type’ is selected the ‘Parameter’ value will have a different meaning. See
chart below for ‘Type’ and ‘Parameter’ description for Input Settings.

Input Type Activation Parameter Value Time (seconds)

Exit Button Open lock for time period when Lock No. 1~4 See Below Activation
NC/NO activated Period.
Fire NC/NO Fire Bell will activate for partition Partition No. 1~4 Not Used
Security Arm/Disarm selected partition Partition No. 1~4 Not Used
NC/NO

Input: 1-4. Select the input (1-4) you wish to change and then click ‘Save and Apply’ after all
setup is completed.

Activation Period

255 = 100ms
254 = 300ms
253 = 500ms
252 = 700ms
251 = Always Active
250~1 = seconds
0 = not activate.

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UNIS Lock Configuration

The lock settings apply to the four locks on the MCP040. Each lock can be assigned a zone
number for monitoring the door status, open too long period and forced open events.

Lock: 1-4. Select the lock (1-4) and then click ‘Save’ and ‘Apply’ after all setup is completed.

Zone/Door Monitor: 1-8. Select the zone (1-8) you wish to assign to the lock. Most door strike
type locks have a door monitoring sensor wire (Normally Closed or Normally Open). You can
monitor the door status by connecting this wire to the selected zone input Z1~Z8. If the lock
does not require monitoring select ‘Not Assigned’

Open Too Long Warning: (0-255 seconds). Default 20 seconds. After a user is successfully
granted access the lock will open for the Lock Open period (See ‘Open Time’ in Reader
programming). If the door remains open after the lock open period the open too long warning
period will start. After the open too long warning expires; the reader in which the lock is
assigned to will emit a fast beep tone every 1 second to alert the user as a warning that the door
remains open. When the door is closed the beeping will stop.
NOTE: This feature only applies if the door sensor wire is connected to the zone input on the
MCP040. The zone type must be EXIT1, EXIT2, INSTANT or INTERIOR type.

Forced Enabled: (Check Box). If selected and the door is forced opened without granting
access an alarm is generated. The bell output will activate for the Siren Time OR if the door is
closed the siren will turn off. A forced open event will be sent to UNIS.

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UNIS Network Configuration

After establishing a connection with UNIS detail network settings can be changed. It is important
to verify the network settings are correct before selecting ‘Apply’. The MCP040 will use the
changed settings for reconnecting to UNIS, if the settings are incorrect you will not be able to
establish a connection with UNIS. If you cannot re-establish a connection please follow section
3.1.1.4 UDP Setup.

Automatic IP Address Acquisition: Select this if you have a router that has DHCP enabled and you
wish to automatically assign an IP, Subnet Mask and Gateway. If this option is selected you
cannot select (Terminal IP, Subnet mask, Default Gateway), the router will automatically
assigned these addresses. Default OFF.

Following IP Address Used: Select this if you have a fixed, Static IP that you are using.

Terminal IP, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway: Enter the fixed IP addresses for these
selections. Default 192.168.0.6, 255.255.255.0, 192.168.0.1

Server IP and Server Port: Enter the server IP and server port. Default: 192.168.0.26 Port: 9870

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UNIS System Configuration

System configurations apply to all areas of the MCP040. These settings are global and are
included for all partitions.

Force Arm: (Check Box). This option is for security mode only. Normally a partition should not
be armed if a zone (door) is opened. All zones on the partition should be in a restored state
before arming. If you wish to override this functionality and allow any zone to be open when
arming then check this option.

End of Line Resistors: (Check Box). This option applies to monitoring zones in the MCP040.
See Page 57 ‘Zone/Door Monitoring Setup’

Time Sync: (Check Box). If you wish to receive periodic time updates from the UNIS server
select this setting. If this is not set then the MCP040 will use the internal RTC (Real-Time Clock)
for time keeping. NOTE: Due to hardware inaccuracies and drifting the RTC time may not be
100% reliable and MAY require time updates from the server for accurate time keeping. This
option should be selected if you need accurate timing from the server.

Inside Open Log: (Check Box). If you wish to log all events from EXIT Buttons (Inside open)
then select this option. When an exit button is connected to the IN1~IN4 of the MCP040 and a
user exits with the button a log event will be generated and sent to the UNIS Server. Normally
exit buttons produce a lot of traffic and events.

Terminal ID: This is the MCP040 terminal ID in the UNIS server program. In UNIS if you do not
add a terminal with the ID that you programmed then the MCP040 will not connect to UNIS.
Always make sure the same ID you set here is added in UNIS. When you change this terminal
ID and select ‘Send’ the MCP040 will disconnect from UNIS and reconnect.

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Authentication Mode:.
This defines the authentication method between the MCP040 and UNIS server, and the default
is ‘1’ (SN). Each authentication method is described below:

NS mode: When there is an active connection to the server, authentication is done through the
UNIS server. If there is no active connection to the server, the authentication is done in the
MCP040

SN mode: Even if there is an active connection to the UNIS server, authentication is done at the
MCP040 and the result is forwarded to the server in real time.
However, in the case of 1:1 authentication, if the entered user ID is not registered in the
controller, authentication is done through the server.

NO mode: Network only Mode. Authentication is always done at the UNIS server.
SO mode: MCP040 only Mode. Authentication is always done at the MCP040.

NOTE: When using arm/disarming function, i.e. reader is set as ACCESS+SECURITY,

the authentication will always occur locally (at MCP040), there is no server
authentication for arming or disarming.

UNIS Auto Lock/Unlock Configuration

A lock can be programmed to “Automatically” UNLOCK or LOCK on specific days, hours or

holidays. This may be used in cases where the building may be closed on weekends and no
access is allowed, or if strict access control is not important then a schedule can be setup to
open the door during normal business hours.

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Lock: Select the lock you wish to setup (1~4)

Lock (Lockdown): This selects the time period in which the selected lock will always be
locked. Even normal access with a card will not unlock the lock. Select the period with the
selection box (weekends, weekdays, holidays, etc) then select Apply. A RED marking will
appear during the times/days you selected. Select ‘Apply’ to send these settings to the
MCP040.

Open (Unlocked): Select the time period in which the selected lock will always be unlocked
(opened). The door will not be locked again (normal state) until the time period has expired.
Select the period with the selection box (weekends, weekdays, holidays, etc) then select apply.
A BLUE marking will appear during the times/days you selected. Select ‘Apply’ to send these
settings to the MCP040.

Holidays

With the Holidays option, up to 100 holidays can be added to the system.

Once set a user won’t be granted access, or a Door won’t be automatically unlocked unless the
selected day includes ‘Holiday’ in its schedule.

Up to 3 Holiday groups can be selected.

To set a Holiday, first click on the right hand side window and select the Holiday Number (1-
100) you wish to add as the Holiday, then select the Date followed by the ‘ADD” button.

Once all Holidays are Set, Click in ‘APPLY; to send them to the MCP-040 controller.

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UNIS Schedule Configuration

Schedules can be setup to activate an output on the MCP040 at specific times. PGM1-PGM4.

Alarm Time / On Time : This is the time in which the schedule will activate.

Settings : Select the interval in which the schedule should activate ( daily, weekly, etc), or select
individual days it will occur.

Duration : This is the activation period (in seconds) for the output if the output is used.

Auto-arm Partition : Select the partitions that will auto-arm for this schedule

Auto-disarm Partition : Select the partitions that will auto-disarm for this schedule

Output : Select the outputs that will activate when this schedule is active.

When the partition is Auto-arming, a 60 second warning will occur before the arming. The
RS485 readers (if used) assigned to the partition will emit a warning tone. After the 60 seconds
expires the partition will arm without any exit delay.

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UNIS Real Time Event Reporting

The MCP040 will report all ‘Access Events’ and ‘Alarm Events’ real-time (as they occur) to UNIS.
• All Access Events will be in the ‘Authentication Log List’
• All Alarm Events will be in the ‘Event List’

The event list reports all UNIS events and MCP040 events. If there is a UNIS related event only
(not reported by MCP040, then the ‘Partition’ and ‘Account’ column will be blank.
If the event is reported by the MCP040 the ‘Partition’ will be the Partition Number 1-4, and the
‘Account’ will be the account number which was programmed in the partition setup area. This
reporting format is an industry standard contact ID format.

Partition: Partition #01~04

Account: Account number programmed in ‘Partition Configuration’

Class: Event Category (Open/Close, Access Control, System Trouble, Alarm)

Event: Category Event Type

Qualifier: Alarm or Restoral

ID: Identify user, zone or area. 000-999 (System events, always 0). If user number is more than 999
the maximum will only be 999.

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UNIS MCP040 Status/Functions

The current zone, reader, lock, partition state can be monitored from UNIS. These status updates
are real-time.
In UNIS, select the ‘Monitoring’ tab from the Home Screen, then right click on the controller.

Partition:
• Arm/Disarm Status – Partitions 1-4

Zone:
• Zone Status – Zones 1-8
• Normal ( closed OK), Trouble(fault, shorted wire), Open ( zone is opened), N/A ( zone
type set as unused)

Lock:
• Lock Open/Closed Status – Locks 1-4

Reader:
• Reader Status – Reader ID ( 0-7)
• N/A ( not enrolled, OK), Fault( enrolled successfully however MCP040 cannot
communicate), OK ( normal state)
Only RS485 readers will show their state. Wiegand Readers do not report their state.

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4. Operational Information
Factory Initialization

In cases where you need to reset all parameters to factory default values you can use a
hardware default method. This may be needed if you lost your network settings and you do not
know your MCP040 IP or Terminal ID. You can always refer to section 3.1.1.4 ‘UDP Setup’ for
finding terminal information.

Warning/Alarm Notifications
Reader LED or beeper will be activated under certain conditions. See the table below for details.
Also, the bell output will be activated normally under an alarm condition. See the table below for
details.

Reader Notifications
Type Reason/Comment

Double beep sound every 30 seconds 485 communication trouble. The reader cannot
receive any information from the MCP040
Double beep every 2 seconds Reader tamper is unsecured on back of case.
Continuous beep every 1 second Door left open warning. Door left open after
access granted.
Beep every 2 seconds. Red LED Flashing Reader partition exit delay in progress, after
arming this will occur until exit delay expires.
Red LED flashing every 1 second Reader partition is in armed state.
3/2 Beeps from reader when door is open Partition chime function enabled.
Red, Blue, White LED flashing continuously MCP040 auto-enroll period ( one minute during
power up)
Continuously 3 Beeps Alarm, Force Alarm
Bell Output Notifications
Bell output on steady (always on) Door is forced opened with no authorization.
Bell will turn off when door is closed and no
other alarms or at the end of the Siren Time.
Bell output on steady (always on) Alarm condition. If a zone is opened during an
armed state or a 24 hour zone is opened. Bell
will turn off if partition is disarmed or the Siren
Time expires
Bell output pulsing 1 second on, 1 second off Fire Alarm condition. If a fire zone or INPUT
event for fire is generated. Bell will turn off if
partition is disarmed or the Siren Time expires

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Factory Default

The following step will allow you to set all parameters and users back to
Factory Default state.

1) Power down the MCP040.

2) Connect a wire between 12V +Resistor (2KS OR 3K9) +OUT1 +IN1
(J252/J255/J253), as shown below.
3) Turn DIP Switch 1 ON (as shown below)
4) Power up the MCP040.
5) After about 5 seconds remove the wires.
6) All parameters and users will now be at factory reset state.
7) Turn DIP Switch 1 back to original position.

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Technical Support

If there are any problems with setup, configuration or operation please Contact Ness Customer
Support.

[email protected]

It is important you include the following information before contacting technical support.

• Current MCP040 firmware version – See UNIS Terminal status

• Current UNIS Software version – UNIS-> Help - > About
• Your system configuration settings
o Include a system layout diagram ( readers, locks, I/O etc)
o Include wire type/distance etc
o System configuration (setup by UNIS) – lock, reader, input/output settings, etc.

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