Gate ~ FMCU Galaxy Gate ~ User Guide
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Introduction
The document describes the functions and configuration options of the software Facility Management Control Unit.
The Facility Management Control Unit is software for access control management. It can be used in an enclosed area such as a sports or entertainment center, an airport zone, universities or security areas. The main components of the software solution are:
- An automated passage control with two-part door and signal lighting
- Barcode (or/and RFID) scanners that read identification data from the customer's ticket or card
- Tracking cameras observing the passage of customers
- Info screens showing inbound and outbound information to the customer
- One or more external speakers
- One or more additional monitors with content tailored to customer needs
The main features are:
- Opening access control upon successful ticket validation
- Interaction with customer in response to various events through:
- Light effects
- Voice prompts through internal or external speakers
- Acoustic confirmation of the reading process from barcode scanners
- Visual content displayed on an info screen
- Safe opening and closing of the swing doors by monitoring the passage area
Supported operating modes:
- Normal
- Service
- Fire alarm
- Emergency
The variants of Entry Tickets:
- Single entry ticket with closing of access control after passage of one person
- Multiple entry ticket with permanent access control
- Adjustable time intervals
- Consideration of additional conditions about potential-free contacts
Initial Configuration
After the software has been downloaded and transferred to the eMMC card according to the documented procedure, see also here Galaxy Gate Inbetriebnahme/en, the login screen appears after the first start. After logging in with the user Installer, configuration wizard will be started.
Network
First step is the network settings configuring
| Parameter | Description | Default Value |
|---|---|---|
| Address | IP-Address of access control | 192.168.1.100 |
| Mask | Network-Mask | 255.255.255.0 |
| Gateway | Gateway-Address | 192.168.1.1 |
| DNS-Server | DNS-Server for name resolution | 192.168.1.1 |
FMCU Configuration
Next step is selecting FMCU Configuration
As a type, you can basically make this selection in the assistant.
| Selection | Description |
|---|---|
| No Device Slave | Slave Unit (Default Selection) |
| Galaxy Gate (Modbus Serial) | Master-Unit mit serieller Verbindung zu Slave-Unit |
| Galaxy Gate (Modbus TCP) | Master-Unit with network connection to Slave-Unit |
| Galaxy Port (Modbus Serial) | Unit with serial connection to Slave-Unit |
| Galaxy Port (Modbus TCP) | Unit with network connection to Slave-Unit |
| Function | Description |
|---|---|
| AEA | Configuration for Boarding Gates |
| Immediate Closure | Closing the swivel arms without swivel range monitoring |
| Multiple Opening | Swivel arms remain open when multiple input signals are present |
| Personal Protection | Closing the swivel arms with swivel area monitoring |
| One-time opening | Single pass even when several input signals are present |
| Trolley Case | Support of trolley case without alarm |
| Wheelchair | Assistance from wheelchair without alarm |
After the function has been selected, the combination of functions results in corresponding configuration types. The function selection is a filter for the resulting configuration type.
| Configuration Type | Description |
|---|---|
| AEA | Configuration for Boarding Gates |
| One-time opening Personal Protection | Closing the swivel arms with swivel area monitoring |
| One-time opening Immediate Closure | Closing the swivel arms without swivel range monitoring |
| One-time opening Trolley Case | Single passage with trolley case even when several input signals are present |
| One-time opening Wheelchair | Single passage with a wheelchair even if several input signals are present |
| Multiple opening personal protection | Closing the swivel arms with swivel area monitoring |
| Multiple opening instant closure | Closing the swivel arms with swivel area monitoring |
| Multi-opening trolley case | Swivel arms remain open when several people with wheeled suitcases pass through |
| Multiple opening wheelchair | Swivel arms remain open when several people with wheeled suitcases pass through |
After choosing from the three lists, click on Apply, the application will be restarted, you have to wait for the start-up process to be completed. After logging in again, this screen appears.
Meta information
Next step is filling meta information about FMCU
After the input fields have been filled in, you can click on Next to reach the next page of the wizard.
Configuration of Gate
WEAC Firmware Update
The current WEAC firmware is displayed on the next page of the wizard. If necessary, you can down or upgrade the firmware.
The firmware version for each unit is listed as a label next to the activation button. The navigation options are deactivated during the update process. The update process takes about 3 minutes for both units.
After checking the WEAC firmware, the swing doors are configured. It is automatically checked whether the minimum requirements regarding the firmware are met. You will be informed on the surface if the firmware has to be updated first.
WEAC Doors Update
If the requirements are met, you can select the swing doors and apply them to the gate.
WEAC Firmware Update
The next step is to configure the LED player for both units (Master and Slave) accomplished. If necessary, you can adjust the parameters. If the status is ready for use, no modifications are necessary.
The current firmware of the LED player is shown again on the last page of the assistant. Optionally, you can end the configuration with a restart. However, this is only necessary if IP addresses or interface information have changed.
After clicking Finish you can log in again as certain user and work with the Galaxy Gate. If you log in again as user installer, you get a graphical overview, can find out about the status of the access control and can carry out updates if necessary. So you complete the setup of the access control.
You can now log in with a service account and carry out further tests.
Operation Manual
Configuration of the Swing Doors
The swing doors can have different dimensions. Depending on the width and height, this results in other target parameters for optimal curve passage.
After a type has been selected, all parameters can be adjusted according to the needs in the interface before they are then activated via the button Apply in the configuration on the access control. If you change individual values in the display, the settings must first be saved. To do this, click on the diskette symbol on the left of the interface above the file list.
After the changes have been saved, you can activate them using the Apply button.
Configuration of the XOVIS Sensors
Add XOVIS-Sensor
Navigate to "Configuration" -> "Devices" -> "Xovis Cameras" and then click on the "Add" button
The following fields are filled in the order shown:
- Name
- URL
- Username
- Password
The configuration is saved by clicking the Save button.
Add XOVIS monitoring area as alarm signal
Navigate to "Configuration" -> "Signals" and then click on the "Add" button
The following fields must be filled in here:
- Select type "XOVIS Sensor"
- Specify the name of the signal (e.g. "XOVIS ALARM")
- Set the minimum number of people in the alarm zone to trigger an alarm (e.g. 2)
- Select the alert type (e.g. "Unauthorized Access")
- Determine a list of alarm zones (e.g. "AlarmZone")
- Select the XOVIS sensor added to.
The configuration is saved by clicking the Save button.
Add XOVIS counter
Navigate to "Configuration" -> "Signals" and then click on the "Add" button
The following fields must be filled in here:
- Select type "XOVIS Sensor".
- Specify the name of the signal (e.g. "XOVIS Counter")
- Specify the side of the gate (e.g. "Entrance")
- Set the value "Counter".
- Specify a list of lines(e.g. "EntryLine")
- Select the XOVIS camera that you added earlier.
The configuration is saved by clicking the Save button.
Store VPN key
A VPN key is required to use remote maintenance. This key can be requested from maxcrc support (support@maxcrc.de) by specifying the project name (Configuration->General view).
After the key file (*.opvn.conf) is available, you can import via the System->OpenVPN page. The following steps are necessary for this.
Navigating to the System-OpenVPN page.
This file is now specified via the Select file button in the file selection dialog. Then click on Upload. When the process has been successfully completed, an info icon will appear next to the start button. This means the file has been uploaded successfully, the OpenVPN client can now be activated by clicking on Start.
If the start was successful, the color changes from green to red and the label from start to stop. The status of the OpenVPN client and the IP address for access in the VPN network for this gate are displayed to the right of the info symbol. You can disable remote access by clicking the Stop button.
Update Software
If there is no Internet connection, individual package installations can be carried out using the System->Update software menu. You should have a zip archive with the packages to be installed. It must be ensured that no relative paths are used in the archive. Then you can insert the archive into the input line via Select file and start the update procedure with Upload. The progress of update process is displayed:
If necessary, the application can be restarted.
Customer Role
When you log in as user client, a simplified interface appears with "Home", "Status", "Statistics" configuration menus.
In this view you can administrate the access control, but you cannot make any configuration adjustments. The current statistics are displayed directly on the interface, a complete overview of the accesses can be viewed in the Statistics tab and exported if required. The current status of the individual access control components can be viewed in the Status tab. The Clearance option disables all alarms to make the cleaning staff's job easier. The Emergency option supports the user in opening the access control immediately.
Standard Assignment Connection Board
Unit 1
| Port | Function | Description |
|---|---|---|
| LSU (E1) | LS Middle
Center Light barrier |
NO
Normally Open Contact |
| LSV (E2) | LS Entry
Photocell Input |
NO
normally open contact |
| E3 | Open Entry
Single free entry direction Impuls 0,1-1,0 Sek. |
NO
Normally Open Contact |
| E4 | Open Exit
Single free exit direction Impuls 0,1-1,0 Sek. |
NO
normally open contact |
| LSH (E5) | NA
not connected |
|
| E6 | State bit 0
Status bit 0 |
NO
normally open contact |
| E7 | State bit 1
Status bit 1 |
NO
normally open contact |
| E8 | Fire Alarm
fire alarm system (BMA) |
NC
normally closed contact |
| E9 | Open Entry 70%
Einzelfrei 70% Input Direction Impuls 0,1-1,0 Sek. |
NO
normally open contact |
| E10 | Emergency Open Button
emergency button |
NC
normally closed contact |
| A8 | Entry Confirmation
Confirmation of passage entry direction Impuls 0,5 Sek. |
+12 VDC |
| A9 | Exit Confirmation
Confirmation of passage exit direction Impuls 0,5 Sek. |
+12 VDC |
Unit 2
| Port | Function | Description |
|---|---|---|
| LSU (E1) | NA
not connected |
|
| LSV (E2) | NA
not connected |
|
| E3 | Open Entry
Single free entry direction Impuls 0,1-1,0 Sek. |
NO
normally open contact |
| E4 | Open Exit
Single free exit direction Impuls 0,1-1,0 Sek. |
NO
normally open contact |
| LSH (E5) | LS Exit
Photocell exit |
NO
normally open contact |
| E6 | State bit 2
Status bit 2 |
NO
normally open contact |
| E7 | State bit 3
status bit 3 |
NO
normally open contact |
| E8 | Fire Alarm
fire alarm system (BMA) |
NC
normally closed contact |
| E9 | Open Exit 70%
single free 70% exit direction Impuls 0,1-1,0 Sek. |
NO
normally open contact |
| E10 | Emergency Open Button
emergency button |
NC
normally closed contact |
| A8 | Alarm Impuls
Alarm Impuls 0,5 Sek. |
+12 VDC |
| A9 | Gate State Error
error condition Durchgang |
+12 VDC |
Status Bits
| Status | Unit 1 E6
Bit 0 |
Unit 1 E7
Bit 1 |
Unit 2 E6
Bit 2 |
Unit 2 E7
Bit 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal
Normal |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Free Entry
Entrance permanently free |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lock Entry
entrance blocked |
0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Entry
Permanently open entry direction |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Free Exit
Exit permanently free |
0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Free Entry/Exit
Input/Output permanently free(Not implemented) |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Lock Entry / Free Exit
Entrance blocked / exit permanently free |
0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| tbd | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Lock Exit
exit blocked |
0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Free Entry / Lock Exit
Entrance permanently free / exit blocked |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lock
Gesperrt |
0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| tbd | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Service Exit
Permanently open exit direction |
0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| tbd | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| tbd | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Self Test
self test |
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Alarms Definition
An alarm is triggered as a follow-up action from signals or other sources (e.g. devices). Navigate to "Configuration" -> "Alarms".
To create the alarm click on the "Add" button:
An alarm has several general characteristics: Name, Enabled Status, Priority, Sounds settings, Light settings, etc.
In the table below there are descriptions of existing alarms.
| Definition | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Alive | monitors connection to external application | on/off |
| Connection Lost | monitors connection to external application | on/off |
| Counter Pass | is set by anti-rotation protection is activated | on/off |
| Door Break-In | Door is forcibly moved when closed | on/off |
| Emergency | is set if the signals on unit 1 E8 or unit 2 E8 are not active (opener). | on/off |
| Fire Alarm | is set if the signals on unit 1 E10 or unit 2 E10 are not active (opener). | on/off |
| Invalid Ticket | is set if ticket validation fails | Impuls |
| Motionless Object | is set when an object is in the gate area for more than a defined period of time and closing is prevented by a timeout. | on/off |
| No Alarm | is set if no alarm is defined for signals | on/off |
| Proceed Alarm | analogous to Motionless Object with a different time span and other actions without light indication | on/off |
| Server Alarm | is triggered in the FMCU server | on/off |
| Tailgating | is set if more than one person is in the gate area | on/off |
| Unauthorized Access | is set if a person is in the gate area when the gate is closed | on/off |
| Valid Ticket | is set if the ticket validation was successful (trigger beep) | Impuls |
Signals
The information in this section is based on FMCU software v2.3.7 and WEAC version 32.14.
Light Schemas
To navigate the section click "Configuration" -> "Light Schemas". Here you can add and/or customize named color schemes.
Each schema describes the colors and behaviour of FMCU lights elements like enter and exit zones and the door. Existing light schema you can use in settings of Gates and Alarms.
Click Add to create light schema or click "pen" in the table to edit existing schema.
Each light schema is described by the fields below
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Name of light schema |
| Priority | Priority of using light schema if there is competition situation. Less value means more priority |
| Color Entry On | Color of the gate entry zone during "On" time period |
| Color Exit On | Color of the gate exit zone during "On" time period |
| Color Door On | Color of the doors during "On" time period |
| Light Schema On, ms * | Length of "On" time period in ms |
| Light Schema Off, ms * | Length of "Off" time period in ms |
| Color Entry Off | Color of the gate entry zone during "Off" time period |
| Color Exit Off | Color of the gate exit zone during "Off" time period |
| Color Door Off | Color of the doors during "Off" time period |
| Led Image Entry * | Selected image of the gate entry zone (Arrow, Cross, Empty) |
| Led Image Exit * | Selected image of the gate exit zone (Arrow, Cross, Empty) |
| Running Light | Using "runing light" for the light schema (option) |
Click on any field for color to edit color of selected gate element
You can select the color space (RGB, HSL, HEX) to set the required color
Lights
To navigate the section click "Configuration" -> "Lights". Here you can add and/or customize light configurations for different gate's modes.
Each configuration has its own name. The image above shows the default light configuration. Click Add to create configuration, or "pen" to edit existing one.
For each mode select existing light schema.
Then you can use the light configuration in "Devices" -> "Gates" settings.
Press "pen" to edit gate settings, and select light configuration.
Technical Background
The FMCU software is based on a customized UNIX operating system, which has been produced using the Yocto Project. Only the required services are activated in the operating system. The optimal support packages for the CPU type are taken into account when creating the operating system. These so-called Board Support Packages (BSP) are provided by the hardware manufacturers and allow optimal and efficient utilization of the hardware resources.
Functions
In principle, the functions are mapped via the signal processing. The signals are generated by different sources including:
- Light bar
- Light sensor
- Ceiling sensor
- Other
The location of the sensors is shown in the figure below. In each half of the frame there is a so-called "inner zone" and an "outer zone". When passing through an access control, a signal flow diagram is generated, which is used to map the following functions.
The light bar serves as a source for several signals and is also divided into different areas.
The following signals are installed in the standard configuration.
| Signal Name | Frame Half |
|---|---|
| Entry Confirmation | Entry |
| Entry Gate Sensor [U1_E2] | Entry |
| Entry Outer LightBar | Entry |
| Exit Inner LightBar | Entry |
| Free Entry [1000] | Entry |
| Lock Entry [0100] | Entry |
| Open Entry [U1_U2_E3] | Entry |
| Open Entry 70% [U1_E9] | Entry |
| Remote Open Entry | Entry |
| Service Entry [1100] | Entry |
| Emergency Remote | Exit |
| Emergency [U1_U2_E8] | Exit |
| Entry Inner LightBar | Exit |
| Exit Confirmation | Exit |
| Exit Gate Sensor [U2_E5] | Exit |
| Exit Outer LightBar | Exit |
| Free Exit [0010] | Exit |
| Lock Exit [0001] | Exit |
| Open Exit [U1_U2_E4] | Exit |
| Open Exit 70% [U2_E9] | Exit |
| Remote Open Exit | Exit |
| Service Exit [0011] | Exit |
Closing-run at reduced Speed
This function applies to signals that have the property CloseGate > 0. For the affected signals, the value Close gate speed, % * must be defined with a value between 10 and 100%. It is therefore possible to define appropriate closing speeds for different passage scenarios. The default value is set to 100%. In the standard configuration, the following signals meet this requirement.
| Signal | Parameter | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Tailgating watcher | Close gate speed, % * | 100% |
| Entry Gate Sensor [U1_E2] | Close gate speed, % * | 100% |
| Exit Gate Sensor [U2_E5] | Close gate speed, % * | 100% |
| Entry Outer LightBar | Close gate speed, % * | 100% |
| Exit Outer LightBar Exit | Close gate speed, % * | 100% |
Passage Confirmation
This function sets an impulse with an adjustable duration in the connection board for connection A8.
Suitcase Trolley Detection
This function is active when the listed parameters are set for the following signals. It means that a person with a suitcase being pulled behind them can pass through prematurely closing swing doors without being disturbed.
| Signal | Parameter | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Gate Sensor [U1_E1] | Protect from force close | true |
| Inner LightBar | Protect from force close | true |
Multiple Opening
This function is only valid if a reader has been set up for the entry direction. It means that several people can pass through the entrance in a row without the swing door being closed in the meantime. Each person must present a ticket at the card reader at the entrance. The swing doors only remain open if the validation is successful. This function is active when the listed parameters are set for the following signals.
| Signal | Parameter | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Gate Sensor [U1_E1] | Protect from force close | true |
| Inner LightBar | Protect from force close | true |
| Entry Outer LightBar | Protect from force close | true |
| Entry Gate Sensor [U1_E2] | Protect from force close | true |
| Tailgating watcher | Activated | false |
Tips for Working
If you have lost the overview when configuring the signals, you can use the function
Reset to Default
restore a defined initial state.
