Installation Manual
KIT PART NUMBER | |
ACS-2DR-C | ![]() |
ACS-ELV | ![]() |
ACS-IO | ![]() |
ACS-2DR (Trove Starter) | ![]() |
Part Number | |
AC-2DE | ![]() |
AC-IOE | ![]() |
Package Contents
UL 294 / S319 Compliance Notices
This product complies with the following UL294 Access Control Performance Levels when installed as part of the Listed AC-NIO system :
Endurance Level IV (100,000c)
Line Security Level I
Wiring methods shall be in accordance with the National Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA70), CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, Safety Standard for Electrical Installations, Part I, local codes, and the authorities having jurisdiction. All interconnecting devices must be UL Listed, low-voltage Class 2 power limited. The minimum permissible wire size to be used shall not be less than 26 AWG (0.24 mm2).
Products have been evaluated for “Indoor Use” only, and to be installed within the “protected” or “restricted” area. This product is not intended for outside wiring as covered by Article 800 in the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. Products are not intended to be installed or mounted in air-handling spaces. Products are intended to be installed by manufacturer trained service installers only All recommended connected peripherals such as power supplies, UPS/battery backups, PoE switches, electrified strikes, readers require to be UL Listed.
Please refer to the AC-NIO UL Reference document for more comprehensive information available via the installation USB drive or downloadable from our website. Hard copy of the AC-NIO UL Reference Manual document is available – call for pricing.
Door Installation Example
Networking Example
Cable Requirements
Name | Maximum Distance | Cable Type | Code |
Network Cable*** | 100 m (328′) | twisted pair, 4 pairs | Cat5 100BASE-T or better |
Reader Cable | 18 AWG: 152 m (500′) 22 AWG: 76.2 m (250′)**” | 6 conductor stranded not twisted, 22 AWG or thicker, 100% overall shielded | Belden 5304FE or equivalent |
Door Strike Cable | 152 m (500′) | 2 conductor stranded 18 AWG | Aiphone 821802 or equivalent* |
Output Cable | 152 m (500′) | 2 conductor stranded 22 AWG | Aiphone 822202 or equivalent* |
Input Cable | 152 m (500′) | 2 conductor stranded 22 AWG, shielded | Aiphone 822202 or equivalent* |
RS-485 Cable with Power | 600 m (2000′) | 4 conductor stranded, twisted pair, 2 pairs, 22 — 16 AWG**, shielded | Belden 9402 or equivalent* |
* Unless otherwise specified by manufacturer.
** Varies by current consumption of the other side.
*** RecommendedT T568B wiring for both ends.
**** Max distance may vary depending on cable gauge, environmental conditions and reader model.
T568B (TIA/EIA568B) Wiring
1 .White/Orange 2. Orange 3. White/Green 4. Blue |
5. White/Blue 6. Green 7. White/Brown 8. Brown |
Power Connection
Optional Backup Battery
* DC 12.8V ~ 14V recommended if a backup battery is used.
Outputs & Usage Example
Specification (AC-2DE)
Lock Power(wet) | Lock power relay, 1GND, 2 12V DC 500mA |
12V Out | 12V DC output, 1 GND, 2 12V DC 500mA |
Relay(dry) | 30V DC 1A limit |
Specification (AC-IOE)
12V Out | 12V DC output,1 GND, 2 12V DC 200mA |
Relay(dry) | 30V DC 500mA limit |
* All the relay outputs are configurable.
For example, any relay can be configured to a door strike.
Note : Output Test
Readers & Usage Example
Wiring Specification
Ground | Black and shield wires 1 |
Power (12V DC) | Red wire2 |
LED | Brown wi3re |
Buzzer | Blue wire4 |
Data 1 | White wire5 |
Data 0 | Green wire6 |
Inputs & Usage Example
Specification
1-2 Pin (Input1) | 1. Input2. Common (GND) |
2-3 Pin (Input2) | 2 . Common (GND) 3.Input |
* All the inputs are configurable.
For example, Input1 can be configured to a doorbell or a door contact of Door_2
Input Types
Specification
Digital* | Off(DO), On(DC) |
Supervised* | Off(SO), On(SC), Short(DC), No connection(DO) |
* Software selectable
- Digital Input States
- Supervised Input States
Address Setting
Each expander board must be set an unique address to talk to the master controller. A DIP switch is used to set the address.
Elevator kits require that AC-2DE dip switch be set to 9 as per dip switch adressing table.
Address* | A0 A1 A2 A3 | |
1 | on off off off | |
2 | off on off off | |
3 | on on off off | |
4 | off off on off | |
5 | on off on off | |
6 | off on on off | |
7 | on on on off | |
8 | off off off on | |
9 | on off off on | |
10 | off on off on | |
11 | on on off on | |
12 | off off on on | |
13 | on off on on | |
14 | off on on on | |
15 | on on on on | |
00 (disabled) | off off off off |
*Address range restriction : AC-IOE board(01 ~ 08), other boards(01 ~ 15)
Board I/O and Connections
AC-2DE I/O and Connections
LEDs
D1 | System heart beat |
D2 | Server log on/off state Blink : Incorrect address |
D3 | Input Changed |
D12 | Receive data |
D16 | Transmit data |
D20 | Power |
D24 | Relay1 on |
D26 | Relay2 on |
D27 | Relay3 on |
D30 | Relay4 on |
D34 | Relay5 on |
D36 | Relay6 on |
D55 | Reader1 data flow |
D56 | Reader2 data flow |
Connectors & Etc
P1 | Relay1, DC 12V 500mA, wet |
P2 | Relay2, dry* |
P3 | Relay3, dry* |
P5 | Relay4, DC 12V 500mA, wet |
P6 | Relay5, dry* |
P7 | Relay6, dry* |
P9 | Power, communication data |
P10 | Input1, Common, Input2 |
P11 | Input3, Common, Input4 |
P12 | Input5, Common, Input6 |
P14 | Reader1 |
P15 | Reader2 |
P16 | DC 12V out, max 500mA |
U2 | DIP switch A3~A0 : Panel address F0 : Function_0 |
*DC 24V, 1A limit
AC-IOE I/O and Connections
LEDs
D1 | System heart beat |
D2 | Server log on/off state Blink : Incorrect address |
D3 | Input Changed |
D7 | Power |
D11 | Relay1 on |
D12 | Relay2 on |
D13 | Relay3 on |
D14 | Relay5 on |
D15 | Relay6 on |
D16 | Relay7 on |
D17 | Relay7 on |
D18 | Relay8 on |
D23 | Receive data |
D27 | Transmit data |
Connectors
P1 | Input1, Common, Input2 |
P2 | Input3, Common, Input4 |
P3 | Input5, Common, Input6 |
P4 | Input7, Common, Input8 |
P9 | Power, comm data |
P10 | DC 12V out, max 200mA |
P11 | Relay1, dry* |
P12 | Relay2, dry* |
P13 | Relay3, dry* |
P14 | Relay4, dry* |
P15 | Relay5, dry* |
P16 | Relay6, dry* |
P17 | Relay7, dry* |
P18 | Relay8, dry* |
Etc
LS1 | DC 12V out |
U2 | DIP switch A3~A0 : Panel addr F0 : Function_0 F1 : Function_1 F2 : Function_2 F3 : Function_3 |
AC-C(Large) Dimensions
(Lid not included)
Three Door Typical
(with two AC-2DE boards)
FCC Compliance Notices
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1)This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2)This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case you will be required to correct the interference at your own expense.
Aiphone Corporation
Part Number : 19601-19602-19603-19604-19612-19614 Rev 12.22
www.aiphone.com
Documents / Resources
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AIPHONE AC Series Access Control Solution [pdf] Instruction Manual ACS-2DR-C, ACS-ELV, ACS-IO, ACS-2DR Trove Starter, AC-2DE, AC-IOE, AC Series, Access Control Solution, AC Series Access Control Solution |