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Fire Alarm Auto Release Door Open is an integrated solution between SOYAL Access Controller and I/O Modules series. Normally, access controller is installed to avoid unauthorized user entering authorized area. But, during fire alarm event, it is required to automatically release door lock function to enable quick evacuation for all people inside the building, but at the same time protect the safety of the building. It can be set to release all or designated door only, that way area such as storage, treasury room, and machine room remain safely locked.

Related Link  ►Introduction of 4 methods to configure the access control system to release all door locks in fire alarm event

Followed by 701ClientSQL auto send email function  ►Fire Event notification, Personnel or management could directly be notified of the fire alarm event. 

There are two releasing method RS485 Connection and UDP Broadcast that depend on your wiring and requirement.

4-1-1 — RS485 Fire Linkage: Release All or Designated Door Locks

Through on-board DI0 input that can be connected to fire alarm detector; when the fire alarm is triggered, all or designated controllers connected to RS485 CH1/CH2 port can be released door locks for escape.
This connection is suitable for local area coverage or a single building installation.

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Reference: ► Configuration Manual

4-1-2 — Fire Alarm Releases All or Designated Doors via UDP Broadcast

Built-in DI0 input that can be connected to fire alarm detector; all controllers connected under the same network can be released door locks via UDP broadcast method; the network controller can also be set to accept any or only one signal of network server to release door lock.
This connection method is suitable for cross area and eliminate the requirement of long distance wiring.

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Reference:   ► Configuration Manual    |    ► Tutorial Video  

4-1-3 — Fire Alarm Release Elevator Door Open

Fire alarm interlinkage function also available for access controller installed inside lift car under a note that the controller must be updated to special firmware. In normal situation, when users swipe RFID tags, the controller’s relay doesn’t act. It only acts once receiving fire alarm signal. Relay is controlled by fire alarm signal instead of valid tags.

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Reference:   ► Two solutions to automatically unlock lift door by fire alarm

In remote automation, Input-to-Output Signal Communication helps save time and reduce long-distance wiring costs. When the local DI status changes from ON/OFF, the corresponding remote DO status will change simultaneously. This function also applies to local wiring. For example, if the DI of an I/O module is connected to a temperature sensor and detects that the current temperature is too high, the corresponding DO connected to a ventilation system will automatically turn on.

Input-to-Output Signal Communication can be divided into One-Way Communication (Local DI triggers Local DO) and Two-Way Communication (Local DI triggers Remote DO).

• One-Way Communication: Local DI triggers Local DO within the same I/O module unit.

• Two-Way Communication: Local DI triggers Remote DO.

4-2-1 — Local DI Trigger Local DO (Level Trigger)

When the local DI status changes, the local DO changes accordingly. Negative Level Triggering is applied, flipping at Low Level. This is commonly used for basic control within the same module, such as a button controlling a light.

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4-2-2 — Local DI Trigger Local DO (Edge Trigger)

The output is triggered only when the input signal rises or falls. Negative-Edge Triggering is applied, and the triggered state remains latched until the signal transitions from high to low. This mode is suitable for emergency alerts, such as an emergency button.

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4-2-3 — Local DI Trigger Remote DO (Level Trigger)

The output status follows the input status change, but in this case, it triggers the remote DO. Negative Level Triggering is applied, flipping at Low Level. This is commonly used for remote control, such as when a local sensor detects an abnormal condition and activates remote equipment or alarms.

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SOYAL I/O Modules also serve as Protocol and Interface Converter to solve both protocol and interface compatibility issue and to provide host PC software direct access to serial devices from anywhere on the network in an instant.

4-3-1 — TCP/IP to Wiegand

Nowadays, access control system has widely integrated with IP-based AI devices such as IP Camera, license plate recognition, QRCode, and face recognition. When an IP-based AI device built-in Wiegand interface, it can be directly wired to access controller without the requirement of converter. In other case of IP-based AI devices do not built-in Wiegand interface, SOYAL I/O Modules supports TCP/IP to Wiegand 26-80bits conversion. The conversion is allocated DO1 and DO2 into WG0 and WG1 then finally connect to access controller to assess either access is valid or invalid to release door lock or remain locked.

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4-3-2 — TCP/IP to RS232/RS485

SOYAL TCP I/O not only built-in I/O, it also serve as transparent data transmission of TCP/IP to RS232/RS485 through Channel 1 and Channel 2. It is easy to set-up through  ► HTTP Server  web-based configuration setting.

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4-3-3 — Modbus Gateway (Modbus RTU over TCP)

Modbus Gateway Module is required to quickly integrate huge number of Modbus RTU devices interface to computer hosts running in Modbus TCP on an Ethernet network.

Example of Devices in Modbus RTU that has been using SOYAL Modbus Gateway (AR-727-CM-IO-0804M/ AR-401-IO-0808R-U2) to link into SCADA/BMS Software System.

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Through Push Alert Notification function, every time there is a change on state and event, SOYAL I/O Module will automatically send the message to third party system. Push Alert Notification connection is through TCP/IP to only send real-time status of change state or event and higher accuracy, which is very important during emergency event such as public restroom and elderly remote home monitoring system.

Integrated with Smart Home mobile APP or medical platform, every time motion is detected such as pressing emergency button asking for help, going out or going home, cooking, and getting up from sleep. The monitoring status will be automatically updated and notified medical personnel achieve smart remote home care solution.

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Example of application:
1.    Restroom Emergency Alert  ► Complete detail and download
2.    Remote Home Monitoring  ► Complete detail and download

Remote Control Unit (RCU) is important for huge scale system as the RCU function will allow I/O Modules to works Union Control Board over expandable 256 DI and 256 DO. Moreover the application is suitable with combination of Polling-Free Auto Update Monitoring Status in which real-time status need to be exact.

Example of application in Building Monitoring

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Reference:  ► Example of Monitoring I/O Devices in Building via 701ClientSQL Graphic Animation

When it is unnecessary to install access control system, Direct Door Lock Control over TCP is an option that can be chosen. It required a host or devices (such as control panel) to send ‘release door lock’ command to I/O devices for releasing DO0 relay output. This is suitable for AI devices such as License Plate Recognition, IP Camera, QRCode, or Face Recognition controller.
Release door lock command is available in standard Modbus protocol, SOYAL protocol, or via 701ServerSQL software as Communication Bridge to third party in Modbus, JSON, and XML.

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Note: To achieve I/O Force control function, please refer to external link below according to your integration method:

SOYAL I/O Series that support RS485 and Modbus RTU provide data acquisition and control module that can be remotely controlled through RS485 serial by using SOYAL Protocol and Modbus RTU. AR-401 Series provide Form C Relay Output while AR-403 Series provide MosFET output.

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Multi-Door Interlocking solution is a control function used to control the entry of persons to a secure area such as a clean room and laboratories, where dust or small particles may be a problem. The idea is to allow only one door open at the same time, while the other linked door must remain open before opening the other door.
SOYAL provides solution of 2-8 doors interlocking with access credential (RFID/Face/Fingerprint/PIN) or Push Button and include fire alarm input that can release all door locks in emergency.

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* Interlock firmware: with Fire Alarm Auto Release All Doors Open (Alarm output relay time: 3 sec. /6 sec. /9 sec. /Latch )

Reference:  ►Example of Remote Monitoring 2-8 Doors Interlock via 701ClientSQL Graphic Animation Software

Lift access control system is a combination of I/O Modules and Access Controller that designed to permit the use of elevator to reach all or designated access floor only accessible by user with authorized access credential (RFID tags, fingerprint, face, or QR Code). Access Controller will assess the access credential presented by user and if the access is valid, it will send command to I/O Modules to activated elevator button for all or designated access floor.

How it works

Example: Lift Access Control System for User A in his office 10th floor and basement parking lot B1.

• Assigned User A has been assigned to access 10th floor and B1
• User A enter the lift and swipe his credential to the Lift Controller and he can press 10th floor button
• Other person that has is not his coworker could not access 10th floor
• If User A forgot to bring his card, he can ask management to remotely activate 10th floor access so User A can press it once he is inside the lift (remote control through 701ClientSQL Graphic Animation Feature)

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Auto Scheduled Control provides high efficiency while maintaining security procedure, environmental friendly and energy saving application by automatically turning devices on/off during specific time of the day. The application can be applied through combination of Access Controller and I/O module with the setting of Auto-Scheduled through SOYAL software Lift Control.

The application can be applied on Shared Building Management System in which below floors are offices sector and upper floors are living apartment that shared the same building. How it works is by setting lift free zone area during working hour at the day time and requirement to present access credential during night time.

Reference:  ► There is a 15-storey mixed-type residential building. How to set the software for floor control at a specified time?

On landscape area installed with lightning and sprinkler, it is more environmental friendly and save energy by applying automation control. Determining what time the sprinkler and lightning should be on and off every day.

Permission Tiers is defining user permission on enable or operating machine, allowing only authorized user operator to perform machine, ensuring safe operation of the machine and to prevent damage caused by operating errors. This application can be achieved through the combination of Access Controller to assess access credential and I/O Module to activate or enable machine operation.

The access credential can varies from RFID tags, PIN, face, or fingerprint recognition. Different access credential will authorized different access operation of the machine.

With access controller, data such as who operate the machine, when, where and what machine is operated can be collected in form of Event Log from access controller and transferred to a central computer that manage all of the facilities system. The data will be helpful for analyzing the performance of operator, machine itself, and to make decision on improving the usage of machine and hot to operate it in more efficient way to achieved high production efficiency.

Benefit

• Ensuring safe operation of the machine by allowing only authorized operator to operate
• Simplify assignment by assignment different operator accessing different function of the machine
• Access Controller collect data for decision making and improve production efficiency

How it works

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Reference:  

►  Enabling free access time zone for specific floors via Lift Control software

►  Software Manual - LiftControl

When access credential is presented, it will link to activate a designated devices or machine.

Example of the application can be divided into from the simplest public area such as parking lot to allow different credential to enable different machine, example entering PIN 1234 will open garage door, entering PIN 1111 will open barrier, etc.

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Reference:  ► Hotel Room Control – RFID Card Holder AR-888-W & I/O Series AR-401-IO-1709R

When access control system is commonly applied on building and housing complex public area such as gate, SOYAL provides extended function with the same access credential replacing the traditional key to open mailbox or locker.
There are three solutions that we provide based on customer requirement and needs.

* For Solution 13.1 and 13.2 more than supported qty required additional unit of access controller.

4-13-1 — Simple and Economical Mailbox Control Solution

Each user has been assigned to their own mailboxes/lockers; data is saved and assessed by Multi-Functional Access Controller that could control up to 256 mailboxes/lockers per unit.

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Reference:   ► Setting of Access Controller to support 256 Mailboxes

4-13-2 — Smart Mailbox with Status Monitoring and Abnormal Event Notification

Combination of SOYAL Access Controller for access credential that control up to 64 mailbox in which each mailbox is installed with I/O Module that will transfer the status to software such as door close, door open, indicator of letters inside, and alarming event.
All of the status can be monitored through 701ClientSQL Graphic Animation Control.
At the same time user could also get letter arrival notification sent through their email inbox.

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Reference:
 ►  701ClientSQL Setting (refer to 4-2-177)
 ►  SOYAL Graphic Animation Case Sharing – Smart Mailbox

4-13-3 — Shared Storage by randomly choosing free locker

Through SOYAL mini controller AR-101-H that is recommended for application in temporary lockers; visitors can swipe a proximity card/keyfob and even use NFC-enabled Mobile phone to replace traditional keys to open the vacant locker; when connecting to computer, the records of the use time and counter number for the administrator to check.

Product:  ►AR-101-H   ( Firmware: 101HD_7V3 200814 FIRST_CARD_LOCKER LEDG_NOFLASH.ISP )

Pulse width modulation (PWM) is a modulation technique that generates variable frequency and variable duty to represent the amplitude of an analog input signal. The generated output can be set in pulse wave between 1ms to 510ms (recommended pulse is 255ms which is the most common pulse wave)

SOYAL Universal I/O Module AR-403-IO-0404M built-in single input (DI0) trigger multi output (DO0, DO1, DO2, DO3) that varies based on your requirement. DO0 output type is Interval Operation, Falling Edge Mode. Meanwhile DO1 output type is Trigger-at-Release Timer, Rising Edge Mode, DO2 output type is Toggle Mode, and finally DO3 output type is Undistorted Output Delay.

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4-15-1 — Falling Edge Trigger Event

4-15-2 — Rising Edge Trigger Event

4-15-3 — Toggle Mode

4-15-4 — Delay Output (Non-distortion)

Integrated with IR or induction coil, I/O module AR-403-IO-0404P built-in programmed feature of RF/FF falling (front vehicles recognition) and RF/FF rising (rear vehicles recognition) to determine accuracy of when the barrier will be open/close by detecting the vehicles position or to give siren output or LED for other driver to be aware of another vehicles that could minimize accident.

Why You Need Direction Recognition AR-403-IO-0404P?
-    Cost effective, one unit support two set of recognition (DI0-DI1 & DI2-DI3)
-    Multi-function, can be set into front recognition or rear recognition anytime just by changing the setting

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Remote control across IP/PLC can be divided into One-Way Triggering and Two-Way Triggering:

4-17-1 One-Way Triggering (One Way Communication)

In this mode, PLC-A acts as the main logic execution unit, responsible for triggering the on-site DO output (e.g., alarm). PLC-B, located in the control room, only synchronizes and outputs the DO status from PLC-A. This mode is suitable for scenarios requiring local logic judgment while synchronizing display or output in the control room.

4-17-2 Two-Way Triggering (Two Way Communication)

In this mode, local DI triggers remote DO. When the local input status changes, the remote output also changes simultaneously. This mode is suitable for long-distance automation control, such as when a local sensor detects an abnormal condition and the remote DO activates alarms or equipment.

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