First steps

Installation

Initial precautions

Before installing your device, make sure it is installed in a location that meets the recommendations in the storage conditions section. It is recommended to fix the lower part of the support at a height of 1.20 m from the floor and that there are no obstacles less than 20 cm from the sides of the device. Additional considerations must be taken in case the device is used by children, wheelchair users and people with physical disabilities.

Make sure that a 12VDC power supply, with a minimum current capacity of 1A, is available for connection to the supplied power cord. The power supply must be, preferably, for iDFlex exclusive use.

When connecting the power supply to the mains, confirm that it is stabilized and regulated and that there is no device that may cause interference or noise, such as electric motors, in the vicinity of the device.

Also make sure to run all the cables necessary for the installation (network cable, power cables and cables coming from the lock) before fixing the device to the wall.

Device Fixation

To install the device, follow the procedure below:

1) Using the template provided with your iDFlex, drill the 3 necessary holes in the wall.

2) Insert the bushings into the holes made

3) Take your iDFlex out of the box and unscrew the screw that secures the wall mount to the device:

4) Remove the wall mount from the device by sliding it down.

5) Fix the bracket to the wall using the appropriate screws.

6) Connect the connecting cables to the device.

7) Fix the device on the wall mount by fitting it into the bracket latches and sliding the device down:

8) Screw the device to the bracket, using the same screw removed in step 3.

Connection Pins

On your iDFlex controller, there is a connector input on the back of the device in addition to the network (Ethernet) connector input.

In the External Actuation Module (MAE) there are 6 other connectors that will be used to connect locks, pushbuttons, sensors and readers as will be explained below.

Power Pins

The external drive module must be connected to the iDFlex and the drive module to a +12V/2A power supply for the device to function correctly.

For more details on power, see the section on power

MAE - 4-Pin connector (iDFlex Connection)

MAE - 5-Pin connector (Wiegand In/Out)

External card readers must be connected to Wiegand-type inputs WIN0 and WIN1. In case there is a controller board, we can connect the Wiegand outputs WOUT0 and WOUT1 so that the user id identified in iDFlex is transferred to the controller.

MAE - 6-Pin connector (Door/Relay Control)

The pushbutton and door sensor inputs are configurable as NO or NC and must be connected to “dry contacts” (switches, relays, etc.) between GND and the respective pin.

These connectors allow the connection of locks and pushbuttons.

Power supply

It is recommended to use a 12V/1A power supply exclusively for powering the iDFlex. However, it is possible to use the device’s power supply to power other device, such as locks. In this case, make sure that the current supply capacity of the power supply is greater than the sum of the currents consumed by the device connected to it.

Connectivity

The iDFlex Pro can be connected to the network via a simple 10/100Mbps ethernet cable, using the TCP/IP protocol. In order for the device to work correctly on the network and to have access to the web manager, it is necessary to correctly set up the IP address, subnet mask and gateway of the device.

The device also has a Wiegand input and output, both native, which can be set up to work with the Wiegand 26 protocol (Standard).

Locks, sensors, and pushbuttons

Electromagnet Lock

The electromagnet lock, Magnetic Lock in English, or even electromagnetic lock consists of a coil (fixed part) and a metal part (blank) that is attached to the door (movable part). As long as current flows through the electromagnet, the fixed part will attract the moving part. When the distance between these two parts is small, that is, when the door is closed and the blank is superimposed on the fixed part, the force of attraction between the parts can exceed 1000 kgf.

Thus, the electromagnet lock is normally connected to the NC contact of the triggering relay, as we normally expect current to flow through the electromagnet, and if we want the door to be opened, the relay must open and stop the flow of current.

Solenoid Pin Lock

The pin-solenoid type lock, also known as a solenoid, consists of a fixed part that has a movable pin connected to a solenoid.

The lock usually comes with a metal plate that must be attached to the door (movable part). The pin of the fixed part enters the metal plate preventing the door from opening.

In this guide, the pin-solenoid lock will be represented by:

The terminals indicated in gray may not be present on all locks. In case there is a power input (+12V or +24V), it is essential to connect it to a power supply before operating the lock.

Electromechanical Lock

The electromechanical lock or strike consists of a bolt connected to a solenoid through a simple mechanism. After opening the door, the mechanism returns to the initial state allowing the door to close.

Thus, the electromechanical lock normally has two contacts connected directly to the solenoid. By passing current through the lock, the door will be unlocked.

In this guide, the electromechanical lock will be represented by:

Confirm the operating voltage of the lock before connecting it to the iDFlex! Many electromechanical locks operate with 110V/220V and therefore must use a different connection.

Operation Modes

iDFlex can be used in two different modes: standalone mode and integrated mode (online).

In standalone mode, all registration and identification operations are performed by the device itself. In this mode, the device supports the registration of up to 6,000 fingerprints and can control a door. This solution is ideal when the access solution only needs to control one or two doors and the number of users is relatively small.

For situations where there is a need to control more than two doors, or where there are many users to be registered in the system, it is recommended to use the integrated solution. In this operating mode, one or more iDFlexes are controlled using Control iD’s iDSecure software. The registration and identification operations are processed on the server and the device is restricted to sending identification attempts to the server and receiving signals to open the door. The connection between the device and the server is made via TCP/IP. It is enough that the server and the device are connected to the same network and that the device is related to the server.