N-1000-III/IV

Installation and
Programming
Manual

TD1064 rev0400 - NCI

ADEMCO Part # K4788
 N-1000-III/IV i

Notices

Fire Safety Notice: Never connect any card reader devices or locks to door, gates or barriers
without first consulting the local fire codes. You must consult with and get approval of, local fire
officials before installing locks or devices on any doors that may be fire exits. Use of egress push
buttons may not be legal. Single action exit may be required. Always obtain proper permits and
approvals in writing before installing equipment.

Notice: 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 environ-
ment. 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 the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Notice: The information in this document is subject to change without notice.

Notice: This document and the data herein shall not be duplicated, used or disclosed to others for
procurement or manufacturing, except as authorized with the written permission of Northern
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considered the exclusive property and trade secrets of Northern Computers, Inc. All information in
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Inc. “Software Agreement.” Please request a copy from Northern Computers, Inc. and review this
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trademarks/
technologies of those respective companies.

© 2000 Northern Computers, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Contents
UL Note............................................................................................................. vi
New and Improved Features of the N-1000-III/IV ............................................. vii

Section 1: Introduction/Access Control ............................................................. 1-1

Section 2: System Overview ............................................................................ 2-1

2-1: N-1000-III/IV ........................................................................................................................................... 2-1
2-2: Programming Devices ............................................................................................................................... 2-2
2-3: C-100-A1 Converter ................................................................................................................................... 2-4
2-4: N-485-PCI-2 or HUB-2 .............................................................................................................................. 2-4
2-5: PROM Versions.......................................................................................................................................... 2-4

Section 3: Hardware Specifications .................................................................. 3-1

Section 4: Installation/Panel Layout ................................................................. 4-1

4-1: Four Reader Board (N-1000-IV only) ........................................................................................................... 4-2
4-2: Terminal Blocks 1, 2, 3, 4 .......................................................................................................................... 4-4
4-3: Terminal Block 5 ....................................................................................................................................... 4-6
4-4: Terminal Block 6 ....................................................................................................................................... 4-6
4-5: Terminal Block 7 ....................................................................................................................................... 4-8
4-6: Terminal Block 8 ......................................................................................................................................4-10
4-7: Terminal Block 9 ......................................................................................................................................4-10
4-8: DIP Switch Settings ..................................................................................................................................4-12
4-9: Jumpers ..................................................................................................................................................4-14
4-10: Connectors .............................................................................................................................................4-15
4-11: LEDs .....................................................................................................................................................4-16
4-12: Restart Button ........................................................................................................................................4-18
4-13: RAM Chip ..............................................................................................................................................4-18
4-14: PROM Chip ............................................................................................................................................4-18
4-15: Additional Installation Information ..........................................................................................................4-18

Section 5: Operation ....................................................................................... 5-1

5-1: Card Reader/Keypad Operation .................................................................................................................. 5-1
5-2: Alarm Input Points .................................................................................................................................... 5-4
5-3: Relay Output Points................................................................................................................................... 5-5
5-4: Default Input Point/Output Point Interaction ................................................................................................ 5-6
5-5: Auto-Relock Operation ..............................................................................................................................5-14
5-6: Time Zone-Controlled Doors .......................................................................................................................5-14

Section 6: Wiring Requirements ....................................................................... 6-1

6-1: Card Readers ............................................................................................................................................ 6-1
6-2: Four Reader Board (N-1000-IV Only) .......................................................................................................... 6-3
6-3: Eleven Conductor Keypads ......................................................................................................................... 6-5
6-4: Alarm Input Points .................................................................................................................................... 6-7
6-5: Relay Output Points................................................................................................................................... 6-7
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6-6: Communications ....................................................................................................................................... 6-7

6-6-1: PC to C-100-A1 .............................................................................................................................. 6-7
6-6-2: C-100-A1 to Panel(s) ...................................................................................................................... 6-7
6-6-3: AEP-3 to N-1000-III/IV ................................................................................................................... 6-8
6-6-4: PC to N-485-PCI-2 .........................................................................................................................6-12
6-6-5: N-485-PCI-2 to Panel ....................................................................................................................6-12
6-6-6: N-485-HUB-2 to Panel ..................................................................................................................6-13
6-6-7: N-485-HUB-2 to Modem ................................................................................................................6-13
6-6-8: Bias and EOL with 485 Communication ..........................................................................................6-14
6-7: Cable Specifications .................................................................................................................................6-18
6-8: NCI Cable Part Numbers ............................................................................................................................6-19
6-9: Configurations for RS-232 Serial Communication Ports .................................................................................6-20

Section 7: Locks and Suppression .................................................................... 7-1

Section 8: Grounding ...................................................................................... 8-1

Section 9: Power ............................................................................................. 9-1

Appendix A: Programming Quick Reference Guide .......................................... A-1

Commands ...................................................................................................................................................... A-5
A Command ............................................................................................................................................ A-5
C Command ............................................................................................................................................. A-6
D Command ............................................................................................................................................ A-8
E Command ............................................................................................................................................ A-9
F Command ............................................................................................................................................A-10
G Command ...........................................................................................................................................A-12
H Command ...........................................................................................................................................A-13
I Command ............................................................................................................................................A-13
L Command ............................................................................................................................................A-14
M Command ...........................................................................................................................................A-15
N Command ...........................................................................................................................................A-16
O Command ...........................................................................................................................................A-17
P Command ...........................................................................................................................................A-18
R Command ...........................................................................................................................................A-18
T Command ............................................................................................................................................A-19
V Command ...........................................................................................................................................A-19
W Command (Used with the N-1000-III/IV only) ........................................................................................A-20
Z Command ............................................................................................................................................A-21
OR’ing of Inputs .............................................................................................................................................A-21
Output Groups by Readers ................................................................................................................................A-22

Appendix B: N-1000-III/IV Compared to N-1000-II......................................... B-1

Appendix C: Troubleshooting ........................................................................... C-1

N1000-III/IV Self-Test Capability ........................................................................................................................ C-3

Index .............................................................................................................. C-1

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Preface
The N-1000-III/IV Installation Manual provides all information necessary for
installation of N-1000-III, N-1000-III-X, N-1000-IV, and N-1000-IV-X control panels.

All of the N-1000-III/IV versions have both the 20 mA and 485 multi-drop commu-
nications interfaces.

The N-1000-III/IV can be used in existing N-1000-II/N-800 systems provided the

existing panels have version 8.0 or higher firmware.

Note: When the N-1000-II/N-800 is configured for 485 (N-485-API-x), the

firmware version must match the 485 version in the N-1000-III/IV.

The following table identifies the different features of each version of the N-1000
panel:

Version* Card Readers Matrix Keypads Alarm Inputs** Relay Outputs Cards*** Buffers***
N-1000-III 2 2 16 4 5,000 10,200

N-1000-III-X 2 2 16 8 25,000 6,600

N-1000-IV 4 2 16 4 5,000 10,200

N-1000-IV-X 4 2 16 8 25,000 6,600

* A version with removable wiring terminal strips is available for each model and is
designated by an R after the version number.

**Two system alarms are independent of the sixteen zone inputs. Matrix keypads do
not use any of the 16 alarm inputs.

***These are default values. Capacity can be changed by use of the I command U
option. Refer to Appendix A: Programming Quick Reference Guide for details.
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UL Note

The N-1000-III/IV panel’s alarm point monitoring only monitors the door position
(UL294). It is not intended as a proprietary burglar alarm (UL1094).

The control panel was UL294 tested as a stand alone unit only.

The N-485-HUB-2 was not investigated by UL.

The N-1000-III/IV was UL294 tested using the following card readers:

• Model 30387 (CR-1) Wiegand swipe reader.

• Model 5365BGP00 (PR-MINI-PROX) proximity reader.

• Model 5355AGN00 (PR-P-PRO) proximity reader.

The N-1000-III/IV was UL294 tested using the Basler Electric transformer part
number BE11625CAA-0042 (X-4).
 N-1000-III/IV vii

New and Improved Features of the N-1000-III/IV

The N-1000-III/IV series panels have both a number of improvements and some
unique features as compared to the N-1000-II control panels. Some of these
features are highlighted below. For a more detailed description refer to Appendix B
of this manual.

• Four layer PWB and other improvements provide greater electrical noise immu-
nity.

• High efficiency switching regulators result in reduced heat generation and

extended backup battery operation.

• A Four Reader Board allows the N-1000-IV panel to support a total of four
readers. (See Section 4-3 for details.) When this board is present all four
readers attach to it via its removable terminal strips. A Reader Function
Test is available on the Four Reader Board by shorting a pair of jumper prongs
labeled TEST. This will cause the board to generate a simulated card read from
each of the four readers.

• An improved canister has more knockouts, a larger battery bracket and im-
proved wiring space, since the board is centered in the enclosure. (The old
enclosure can be field retrofitted for the new board.)

• The processor speed is substantially faster than the standard N-1000-II, increas-
ing the speed of internal processing. At the same time, communications output
is the same as the N-1000-II panels so they can be used in the same loop.

• An additional Terminal Block (TB9) has been added in the upper left quadrant
of the board. This terminal block has an Earth Ground connection; a battery
plus and minus (in addition to the soldered-in battery wires); AC connections 1
and 2 (there are no spade lugs for AC or battery); the Tamper and External
Power Status inputs with common posts; and a place to tie the RS-485 shields.

• The N-1000-III/IV firmware (version 08.01.29 or later) has a built-in test

capability that can be used to check the functioning of most of the circuit
board’s hardware. This feature is detailed in Appendix C: Trouble Shooting.

• There are both RS-485 and RS-232 communications ports in addition to the 20
milliamp port. The RS-485 port is selected by a change of Jumper 1 in lieu of
the 20 milliamp. The RS-232 port can be used in addition to or instead of the
other ports.

• A 16.5 volt AC power source is now required, allowing the charging of a 12 volt
battery for back-up as well as the supply of 12 volt reader and PIR egress power
from the N-1000-III/IV.

• A 12 volt, 500 mA output is available for powering 12 volt readers or PIR

egress detectors. Connections for this are at TB9 terminals 7 (+) and
8 (Common).
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• Detection of a primary power failure by either the internal sensor or the

input from the relay on the external supply will generate an Alarm 19 not
Alarm 8. Alarm Point 8 is now available for use as a standard alarm point

• Automatically resetting solid state fuses are used.

• The Green Low-V OK LED will go off to indicate low 12 Volt battery (indicator
turns off at approximately 10.1 volts, the panel shuts down at approximately
9.9 volts) or disconnected RAM back-up (JP9 removed).

• A special set of connectors for the AEP-3 Relay Expansion board is provided. J1
is a connector for the present AEP-3 Board design. J2 is a double connector and
will be used for a future development.

• There are screw terminals for the reader cable shield connections. These are
nearer to where the wires come in, eliminating the need to run the shield wire
around the board.

• The terminals on Terminal Block 8 are used exclusively for 11 wire Keypads.
This makes all regular inputs available even when a keypad is used. The K
option is no longer needed. The P option must still be entered for use with
PINs. Screw Terminal 4 is used for the Black (Ground) wire of the Keypad.

• There is a separate Tamper Input located on TB9. This makes Input 12 (termi-
nal now located on TB6) available as a regular alarm input.

• Each input can be individually programmed for both Normally Open or Normally
Closed and Supervised or Non-Supervised operation.

• There are several changes to the System inputs.

Alarm 17 Communications status alarm, but now it reports for either 20 mA
or 485 failures.
Alarm 18 Reserved for future reporting of an Auxiliary Communications Status
(the RS-232 port.)
Alarm 19 Primary Power Fail alarm.
Alarm 20 Tamper alarm (with special terminal connections on Terminal
Block 9).
Alarm 21 Input Ground Fault alarm. If the input is shorted to Earth Ground
this alarm will be generated. (Some fault conditions may generate
an ALARM rather than TROUBLE from the point, but no ground fault
will be interpreted as NORMAL.)
Alarm 22 Reserved for future use.
Alarm 23 Indicates an external 5 volt reader power short circuit.
Alarm 99 Generated at restart either due to the Push Button or the watch dog
timer. (This alarm cannot be stored in the history buffer.) A 99
trouble is communicated on a cold boot-up reset when the RAM
memory is being initialized.

• Relays are heavy duty inductive load rated. They have a maximum load rating
of 30 VDC, 5 A Resistive, 2 A Inductive. They also have circuitry which is less
susceptible to electrical switching noise.
Section 1: Access Control N-1000-III/IV 1–1

INTRODUCTION

Section 1: Access Control

Access control is computerized control over entry to any area that can be secured
with a lock and key. Entry is only allowed to authorized people at authorized times.
Control of who is allowed to come and go is easily maintained.

The weakness of a lock and key security system is the common key. The key is a
readily duplicated piece of metal that gives anyone who holds it access to an area.
The risk of lost or stolen keys, with the expense of changing locks, is a costly
problem. Access control is an effective and affordable solution to this problem.
With access control, each person receives a card or keycode which restricts access
to authorized areas at authorized times. A small, programmable control panel
allows or denies access. If a card is lost or stolen, or if a keycode is no longer
secure, the control panel can be reprogrammed quickly and easily.

An additional benefit of access control is report capability. The system provides

reports of all card/keycode activity, including whether access was granted or
denied, and why. A permanent record of all entries to an area can be maintained.
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Section 2: System Overview N-1000-III/IV 2–1

Section 2: System Overview

2-1: N-1000-III/IV
The N-1000-III/IV control panels are the decision-making units in the access
control system. Each control panel contains a central processing unit (CPU) and
memory for local control capability. Control panel database information is
programmed from a central programming device (computer, printer/programmer
or data terminal). The panels then operate independently from the
programming device. In this distributed database system, the programming
device need not be on-line for system operation.

The control panels interface to the programming device via the C-100-A1
20 mA Current Loop Converter or via the 485 multi-drop interfaces
(N-485-PCI-2 or N-485-HUB-2). A single communications loop supports up to 63
uniquely addressed control panels if the 20 mA loop is utilized or 31 panels for
485 communications. A typical 20 mA communications loop configuration is shown
in Figure 2-1, while Figure 2-2 illustrates a typical 485 multi-drop
configuration.

The N-1000-III control panel provides 16 points for alarm monitoring and four
output control relays. The N-1000-III-X control panel includes four additional
relays (providing a total of eight) and has expanded database/buffer memory
capacity. The N-1000-IV version has four rather than two card readers and four
output control relays. The N-1000-IV-X control panel includes four additional relays
(providing a total of eight) with expanded database/buffer memory capacity. The

C-100-A1

Personal Computer

-
N-1000-III N-1000-IV N-1000-II

Figure 2-1. Typical 20 mA Communications Loop. The N-1000 control panels can be in
any order in the loop or dropline as long as each has a unique address.
 2–2 N-1000-III/IV Section 2: System Overview

N-1000-III-X is shown in Figure 2-3 with enclosure and battery. Figure 2-4 shows
the N-1000-IV-X with Four Reader Board, battery and enclosure.

The minimum configuration for the N-1000-III/IV includes the control panel,
power transformer, reader and communication converter.

Control panels can operate in a buffered mode in which system transactions are
stored in transaction buffer memory at the panels rather than transmitted to the
programming device. Every transaction (input point change of state, code use) uses
one location in buffer memory. The buffered information can later be transmitted
to the programming device.

The N-1000-III/IV firmware (version 08.01.29 or later) has a built-in test capability
that can be used to check the functioning of most of the circuit board’s hardware.
Refer to Appendix C: Troubling Shooting for details.

2-2: Programming Devices

N-1000-III/IV control panels in a communications loop are programmed with a
personal computer, printer/programmer or data terminal.

When using a personal computer as the system programming device, the PC

software serves as a database manager for the N-1000-III/IV control panels.
Information is entered into the PC databases and then downloaded to the
control panels. During the download procedure, the PC software converts the
database information at the disk level to a series of command strings from the
N-1000 instruction set. The commands are then sent to the appropriate control
panels. The panels then operate independently from the computer. The advan-
tages of using a computer as the system programming device include ease of
programming and operation, permanent disk storage of all database
information and extensive report options.

N-1000-II
N485-PCI-2 with
N-485-API-2

Personal Computer

N-1000-IV N-1000-III N-1000-II

Figure 2-2. Typical 485-Multidrop Configuration. The N-1000-III/IV can be used in

existing N-1000-II/N-800 systems provided the existing panels have version 8.0 or higher
firmware. When the N-1000-II/N-800 is configured for 485 (N-485-API-2) as in this example, the
firmware version must match the 485 version in the N-1000-III/IV.
Section 2: System Overview N-1000-III/IV 2–3

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
S-4 SUPPRESSION 8
9
REQUIRED ACROSS 10
Lock Solenoid
EVERY ACTIVE RELAY 11
12
AND ELECTRICAL
DEVICE (CONNECT
WITHIN 18 INCHES).

Panel must be
earth grounded.

Figure 2-3. N-1000-III-X Panel with Enclosure. The N-1000-III control panel provides
16 alarm points for alarm monitoring capability and four relays for output control capability. The
N-1000-III-X includes four additional relays (providing a total of eight) and has expanded
database/buffer memory capacity.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
S-4 SUPPRESSION 8
9
REQUIRED ACROSS 10
Lock Solenoid
EVERY ACTIVE RELAY 11
12
AND ELECTRICAL
DEVICE (CONNECT
WITHIN 18 INCHES).

Panel must be
earth grounded.

Status
LED Northern Computers, Inc.

Reader 4

Shield
GND
To N-1000
+5v
DØ
D1
LED

Shield
GND
+5v
DØ
D1
LED
Reader 3
LED D1 DØ +5v GND Shield LED D1 DØ +5v GND Shield

Reader 1 Reader 2

Figure 2-4. N-1000-IV-X Panel with Enclosure. The N-1000-IV supports four card readers
and four relays for output control capability. The N-1000-IV-X includes four additional relays with
expanded database/buffer memory capacity.
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When using a printer/programmer or data terminal as the system programming

device, all command strings are sent manually to the control panels by the operator.
Printer/programmer and data terminal programming provide no safeguard
against lost database memory at the panel level.

2-3: C-100-A1 Converter

The C-100-A1 Converter serves as the interface between the programming
device and the N-1000 control panels. The C-100-A1 allows the programming
device, using RS-232 port, to communicate with the control panels in a 20 mA
current loop. The C-100-A1 can be configured for use as a C-100-C, C-100-T or
C-100-M, determined by the position of six DIP switches on the RS-232
connector. These configurations are used as follows:
• computer to local control panels C-100-C
• printer/programmer to local control panels C-100-T
• computer to remote control panels via modem C-100-M

Refer to the C-100-A1 Manual for further details.

2-4: N-485-PCI-2 or HUB-2

The N-485-PCI-2 is used to interface between a PC’s RS-232 port and the 485
multi-drop communications bus. The N-485-HUB-2 is used to interface between a
modem’s RS-232 port and the 485 multi-drop bus. Only the “-2” versions of these
products will function with the N-1000-III/IV.

2-5: PROM Versions

The N-1000-III/IV PROM (Programmable Read Only Memory) chips provide
permanent storage for the program and control logic information necessary to
coordinate and drive the system hardware. The PROM chip is also referred to
as the control panel’s FIRMWARE.

The PROM version in use determines the commands and programming features
available for use with the control panel. Operations such as alarm point programming,
site code checking, card/ keycode capacity, transaction buffer capacity, Visitor
and Limited Use status cards and local anti-passback are all functions of the
PROM version in use. Specific command string syntax and the availability of
advanced programming commands are also dependent upon the PROM version.

Refer to the command summary in Appendix A of this manual. Or contact NCI

for additional information on PROM versions.
Section 3: Hardware Specifications N-1000-III/IV 3–1

Section 3: Hardware Specifications

Power Requirements:
The N-1000-III/IV requires a 16.5 VAC, 50 VA, 60 HZ or 12 VDC linear (2 amp
continuous) power supply.

Output Power:
12 VDC (10 to 14 volts) 500 mA for readers requiring 12 VDC or motion detector
devices (not for use with locking devices). A 5 volt 500 mA output is available for
standard 5 VDC reader requirements.

Battery Backup:
The 12 VDC (4 amp/hr.) battery provides up to four hours of full operational
backup (depending on the load and the age of the battery). To maintain the maxi-
mum back-up time, replace the battery every four years or every two years if
operating at higher temperatures.

Battery Current Draw:

Control panel 300 mA 300 mA
Alarm points 5 mA each (x 18) 90 mA
Relays activated 50 mA each (x 8) 400 mA
12 V & readers 500 mA maximum 500 mA
5 V card readers 500 mA maximum 500 mA

Total 1.8 amps maximum 1.79 amps

Memory Backup:
A large value capacitor retains panel memory upon loss of both primary and
backup battery power for up to seven days (depending on ambient temperature
and the number of RAM ICs).

Fuses:
3 amp solid-state, non-replaceable, automatic resetting. Depending on the
overload, and the temperature, it may take up to several minutes for the fuses
to reset.

Alarm Input Points:

Input points are provided which can be configured for either normally open or
normally closed and either 3 state supervised or unsupervised. Separate non-supervised
inputs are provided for an optional external primary power fail indication and the
standard enclosure tamper switch.

Relay Output Points:

Four double pole, double throw (DPDT) relay contacts with both normally-open
and normally-closed sides, rated for 30 VDC 2 amp inductive loads. The N-1000-III/IV-X
controllers provide four additional relays (eight total). These relays can also be
utilized in dry circuit applications (e.g. , mechanical shunts, data interruptions,
etc.). NOTE: once the relay pole has been used on an inductive load (door
strikes, magnetic locks, etc.) it cannot be used in low current dry circuit applications.
Northern recommends using the “A” pole of the relays for inductive loads and
the “B” pole for dry circuit (logic) loads.
3–2 N-1000-III/IV Section 3: Hardware Specifications

Operating Temperature:
35º to 110º F ( 2º to 43º C)

Operating Relative Humidity:

Up to 85% non-condensing.

Enclosure:
14" H x 16" W x 4" D (35.6 cm x 40.6 cm x 10.2 cm) with knockouts, hinged cover
with lock and key. Enclosure tamper switch provided. The N-1000-III/IV enclosure
(with control panel) is illustrated in Figure 3-1.

Weight:
21 pounds (9.5 kg) with enclosure and backup battery.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
S-4 SUPPRESSION 8
9
REQUIRED ACROSS 10 Lock Solenoid
EVERY ACTIVE RELAY 11
12
AND ELECTRICAL
DEVICE (CONNECT
WITHIN 18 INCHES).

Panel must be
earth grounded.

Status
LED Northern Computers, Inc.

Reader 4

Shield
GND
To N-1000
+5v
DØ
D1
LED

Shield
GND
+5v
DØ
D1
LED
Reader 3
LED D1 DØ +5v GND Shield LED D1 DØ +5v GND Shield

Reader 1 Reader 2

Figure 3-1. Enclosure for the N-1000-III/IV. The N-1000 enclosure, shown here with
the N-1000-IV panel, has a lock and key, knockouts and a tamper switch. A 12 VDC battery is
mounted on the door.
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INSTALLATION

Section 4: Panel Layout

The N-1000-III-X has nine screw-down terminal blocks. Each terminal block, in
turn, has 12 individual terminal positions, described in the following sections.
Figure 4-1 shows the panel with its printed template. The N-1000-IV-X has an
additional board in place of TB5 (see Figure 4-2) with four removable wiring
terminal blocks for connection to four readers. Complete terminal block details
follow.

N-1000-IV FFour
our
R eader Board

Figure 4-1. N-1000-III Panel. The panel is shown with its printed template.
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ayout

4-1: Four Reader Board (N-1000-IV only)

The N-1000-IV supports up to four card readers. All four readers attach to the
panel via a special Four Reader Board mounted in the lower right quadrant of the
N-1000-IV panel (see Figure 4-2). The wiring terminals are removable and
interchangeable. The regular reader terminals on the main board are not used.
This board is connected to the main panel by connector P3, located directly
above the bottom center of the N-1000 panel.

Typical wire color terminations are illustrated in Figure 4-3. Refer to the reader
installation technical bulletin (included with the reader) for the most recent
color terminations.

Figure 4-2. N-1000-IV Panel. The panel is shown with its printed template and the Four
Reader Board..
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A special, programmable chip, called a PIC chip, controls the Four Reader Board.
The PIC chip is labeled with a version number similar to the label on the main
panel's PROM chips.

The Four Reader Board has its own Status LED that flashes when it is powered
and running. When a card is read the Status LED gives a long flash. When the
LED stays on for an extended period of time it indicates that the board has reset
due to an error or power supply problem.

A pair of jumper prongs located on the Four Reader Board allows a reader
function test. Shorting these prongs (labeled TEST) will cause the board to
generate a simulated card read (with the PIC firmware version ) from each of
the four readers.

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Shield Cable Drain Wire
Reader 4
Ground Black
Shield
+ 5 VDC Red
GND
To N-1000
+5v Data Ø Green
DØ
Data 1 White
D1
LED LED (Aux. Output #14) Brown
Shield Typical reader connections.
GND Refer to reader documentation
+5v for the most recent
color terminations.
DØ
D1
LED Aux. Output #13
Reader 3
LED D1 DØ +5v GND Shield LED D1 DØ +5v GND Shield

Reader 1 Reader 2

Aux. Output #11 Aux. Output #12

Figure 4-3. Four Reader Board. On the N-1000-IV the Four Reader Board replaces
Terminal Block 5 and provides connections for up to four readers.
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4-2: Terminal Blocks 1, 2, 3, 4

(Terminal Blocks 3 and 4 are available on the N-1000-III/IV-X only)

Each DPDT relay provides control for up to two external devices. Both poles of a
given relay have a normally-closed terminal, a common terminal and a normally-
open terminal. (See Figure 4-4.) Northern recommends using the A pole of the
relays for locks (inductive loads) and the B pole for dry circuit (logic) applica-
tion.

Terminal Block 1 provides relay contacts for relays 1 and 2.

Terminal Block 2 provides relay contacts for relays 3 and 4.

Terminal Block 3 provides relay contacts for relays 5 and 6.

Terminal Block 4 provides relay contacts for relays 7 and 8.

Terminal block 1, 2, 3, 4 terminations are as follow:

Pos. TB1 TB2 TB3 TB4 Function

1 Relay 2: A Relay 3: A Relay 6: A Relay 8: A Normally-Closed

2 Relay 2: A Relay 3: A Relay 6: A Relay 8: A Common
3 Relay 2: A Relay 3: A Relay 6: A Relay 8: A Normally-Open

4 Relay 2: B Relay 3: B Relay 6: B Relay 8: B Normally-Closed

5 Relay 2: B Relay 3: B Relay 6: B Relay 8: B Common
6 Relay 2: B Relay 3: B Relay 6: B Relay 8: B Normally-Open

7 Relay 1: A Relay 4: A Relay 5: A Relay 7: A Normally-Closed

8 Relay 1: A Relay 4: A Relay 5: A Relay 7: A Common
9 Relay 1: A Relay 4: A Relay 5: A Relay 7: A Normally-Open

10 Relay 1: B Relay 4: B Relay 5: B Relay 7: B Normally-Closed

11 Relay 1: B Relay 4: B Relay 5: B Relay 7: B Common
12 Relay 1: B Relay 4: B Relay 5: B Relay 7: B Normally-Open
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Relay 2 Relay 1

} }
}
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
1 NO
NC
COM
NO
NC
COM
NO
NC
COM
NO

COM
NC

NO
2 COM

Relay 6
3 NC
4 NO

}
5 COM
Relay 3 Relay 4 6 NC
}
}
7 NO
8 COM

Relay 5
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
9 NC
NC
COM
NO
NC
COM
NO
NC
COM
NO

COM
NC

NO
10 NO
11 COM
12 NC

}
1 NO
2 COM

Relay 8
3 NC
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
S-4 SUPPRESSION 8
9
REQUIRED ACROSS 10 Lock Solenoid
EVERY ACTIVE RELAY 11
12
AND ELECTRICAL
DEVICE (CONNECT
WITHIN 18 INCHES).

4 NO

}
Panel must be
5 COM
6 NC
earth grounded.

7 NO
8 COM
Relay 7

9 NC
10 NO
11 COM
12 NC

Figure 4-4. Terminal Blocks 1, 2, 3, 4. Terminal blocks 3 and 4 are available on the X
versions of the N-1000-III/IV.
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4-3: Terminal Block 5

Terminal Block 5 (N-1000-III only) supports the interface to two Wiegand

output card readers and provides an alarm point common. Each card reader port
includes terminals for LED control, Data 1 signal, Data Ø signal, +5 VDC output
and Ground. Figure 4-5 illustrates typical wire color terminations. Refer to
Reader Installation Tech Bulletin (included with the reader) for most recent color
terminations. Refer to Section 6 for specific card reader wiring/installation
details.

Terminal Function Reader Wire Color

1 Card Reader 1: LED (Aux. Output 11) Brown

2 Card Reader 1: Data 1 White
3 Card Reader 1: Data Ø Green

4 Card Readers 1 & 2: +5 VDC Red

5 Card Readers 1 & 2: Ground Black

6 Card Reader 2: Data Ø Green

7 Card Reader 2: Data 1 White
8 Card Reader 2: LED (Aux. Output 12) Brown

9 Alarm Point Common*

10 LED/Buzzer 3 (Aux. Output 13)
11 LED/Buzzer 4 (Aux. Output 14)
12 Earth Ground for Cable Shields Shield

*All N-1000 alarm point commons are electrically the same and can be used with
any panel alarm point.

4-4: Terminal Block 6

Terminal Block 6 contains alarm input points 5-16 terminals. Any N-1000 alarm
common can be used with the alarm inputs. (See Figure 4-5.)

TB6 Terminal Function

1 Alarm Input 5 (Door 1 Egress)

2 Alarm Input 6 (Door 2 Egress)
3 Alarm Input 7 (Door 3 Egress N-1000-IV)
4 Alarm Input 8 (Door 4 Egress N-1000-IV)

5 Alarm Input 9
6 Alarm Input 10
7 Alarm Input 11
8 Alarm Input 12

9 Alarm Input 13
10 Alarm Input 14
11 Alarm Input 15
12 Alarm Input 16
 Figure 4-5. Terminal Block 5 and Terminal Block 6. Terminal Block 5 is only available

alarm point common. Terminal Block 6 contains alarm input points 5-16 terminals. Any N-1000
4–7

on the N-1000-III. It supports the interface to two Wiegand output card readers and provides an
12 Earth Ground for Cable Shields Shield
11 LED/Buzzer 4 (Aux. Output 14)
10 LED/Buzzer 3 (Aux. Output 13)
Card Reader 2

} 9
8
7
6

Alarm Point Common

Card Reader 2: LED (Aux. Output 12)
Card Reader 2: Data 1
Card Reader 2: Data Ø

Brown
White
Green
Card Reader 1

} 5
4
3
2

Card Readers 1 & 2: Ground

Card Readers 1 & 2: +5 VDC
Card Reader 1: Data Ø
Card Reader 1: Data 1

Black
Red
Green
White
1 Card Reader 1: LED (Aux. Output 11) Brown
N-1000-III/IV

alarm common can be used with the alarm inputs.

12 Alarm Input 16
11 Alarm Input 15
10 Alarm Input 14
9 Alarm Input 13
8 Alarm Input 12
7 Alarm Input 11
6 Alarm Input 10
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earth grounded.
Panel must be
Lock Solenoid

5 Alarm Input 9
10
11
12
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

EVERY ACTIVE RELAY

WITHIN 18 INCHES).
REQUIRED ACROSS

DEVICE (CONNECT
AND ELECTRICAL
S-4 SUPPRESSION
4 Alarm Input 8 (Door 4 Egress N-1000-IV)
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3 Alarm Input 7 (Door 3 Egress N-1000-IV)

2 Alarm Input 6 (Door 2 Egress)
1 Alarm Input 5 (Door 1 Egress)
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4-5: Terminal Block 7

Terminal Block 7 contains the 485 multi-drop communication connection, terminals
for alarm input points 1 through 4, an alarm point common and the 20 mA com-
munication loop (receive and transmit) terminals as illustrated in Figure 4-6.

NOTE: The yellow communications LED (CR16) can be enabled when using RS-485
interface by shorting TB7-11 and TB7-12 together.

Jumper settings on the panel are used to select either the 485 multi-drop or the
20 mA communications mode. The last panel on the 485 multi-drop cable must
be properly configured. Refer to Section 4-9, Jumpers, for further information.

The 20 mA communication protocol specifications are as follow:

ASCII text characters
8 data bits
1 stop bit
No parity
(Refer to Section 4-8 for baud rate settings.)

Terminal Function Wire Color(s)

1 Alarm Point Common*

2 485 multi-drop (A+) Red

3 485 multi-drop (B+) Black

4 Alarm Input 1 (Door 1 status)

5 Alarm Input 2 (Door 2 status)
6 Alarm Input 3 (Door 3 status N-1000-IV)
7 Alarm Input 4 (Door 4 status N-1000-IV)

8 Alarm Point Common*

9 20 mA Communication Loop: Receive+ Red

10 20 mA Communication Loop: Receive– Black
11 20 mA Communication Loop: Transmit+ White
12 20 mA Communication Loop: Transmit– Green

*All N-1000 alarm point commons are electrically the same and can be used with
any panel alarm points.
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Figure 4-6. Terminal Block 7. Terminal Block 7 contains the 485 multi-drop communication
connection terminals for alarm input points 1 through 4, an alarm point common and the 20 mA
communication loop (receive and transmit) terminals.
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4-6: Terminal Block 8

Terminal Block 8 is used for 11-conductor matrix keypad connections and also
provides an alarm point common. (See Figure 4-7.)

Refer to 11-Conductor Keypad instructions (Section 6) for 2 of 7 matrix (row/

column) information.

Keypad Use:

TB8 Terminal Color/Function

1 Brown (Column 1)
2 Blue (Column 2)
3 Green (Column 3)
4 Black (Common)
5 Gray (Row 1)
6 Purple (Row 2)
7 Yellow (Row 3)
8 Orange (Row 4)
9 Peach/Pink (+5v)
10 Keypad 1: White (Select 1)
11 Keypad 2: White (Select 2)
12 Alarm Point Common*

4-7: Terminal Block 9

Terminal Block 9 is located just to the right of terminal Block 8. It has the power
supply and auxiliary connections. See Figure 4-7. The 12 volt back-up battery
wires are soldered to the circuit board. When connecting an external DC supply
the N-1000-III/IV 12 VDC battery can remain connected and provides additional
battery backup.

TB9 Terminal Function

1 Transformer Earth Ground (DO NOT USE if panel is already

connected to earth ground. Refer to Section 8-1.)
2 External DC Supply + (12 V battery +)
3 External DC Supply – (12 V battery –)
4 AC Transformer Wire 1
5 AC Transformer Wire 2
6 Not Used
7 +12V DC Output (500 mA - not for Locking Device)
8 DC Common*
9 Tamper Switch Input
10 Input Common*
11 External Power Fail Input
12 485 Shield (if used)

*All N-1000 alarm point commons are electrically the same and can be used with
any panel alarm points.
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Figure 4-7. Terminal Blocks 8 & 9. Terminal Block 8 is used for 11-conductor matrix
keypad connections and also provides an alarm point common. Terminal Block 9 is located just
to the right of Terminal Block 8. It has the power supply and auxiliary connections.
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4-8: DIP Switch Settings

N-1000-III/IV DIP switch positions 1 and 2 control the panel baud rate for the 20
mA Loop. Set the panel baud rate to match that of the system programming
device. 1200 baud is recommended for computer and data terminal systems. For
485 communications use the 4800 baud setting.

N-1000-III/IV DIP switch positions 3 through 8 determine a control panel’s address.

(See Figure 4-8.) Each control panel in the communication loop must have a unique
address to allow unique referencing during system programming. When running the
panel’s self-test, set all DIP switches to the On position before restarting the panel.
(For details of the self-test, refer to Appendix C: Trouble Shooting.)

Baud rate and panel address DIP switch settings are as follow:

Baud Rate 1 2 Panel No. 3 4 5 6 7 8

1200 Off Off 1 On On On On On Off
2400 Off On 2 On On On On Off On
4800 On On 3 On On On On Off Off
9600 On Off 4 On On On Off On On
5 On On On Off On Off
6 On On On Off Off On
7 On On On Off Off Off
8 On On Off On On On
9 On On Off On On Off
10 On On Off On Off On
11 On On Off On Off Off
12 On On Off Off On On
13 On On Off Off On Off
14 On On Off Off Off On
15 On On Off Off Off Off
16 On Off On On On On
17 On Off On On On Off
18 On Off On On Off On

1
}

}
Baud Rate
1
2
3
4
5
6
2
7
S-4 SUPPRESSION 8
9
REQUIRED ACROSS 10
Lock Solenoid

3
EVERY ACTIVE RELAY 11
12
AND ELECTRICAL
DEVICE (CONNECT
WITHIN 18 INCHES).

Panel must be
earth grounded.
4
5
Panel Address
6
7
8

ON

Figure 4-8. DIP Switches. Switch positions 1 and 2 control the panel baud rate for the 20
mA loop; switch positions 3 through 8 determine the control panel’s address. The positions above
are set for panel 1 and a baud rate of 2400.
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Panel 3 4 5 6 7 8

19 On Off On On Off Off

20 On Off On Off On On
21 On Off On Off On Off
22 On Off On Off Off On
23 On Off On Off Off Off
24 On Off Off On On On
25 On Off Off On On Off
26 On Off Off On Off On
27 On Off Off On Off Off
28 On Off Off Off On On
29 On Off Off Off On Off
30 On Off Off Off Off On
31 On Off Off Off Off Off
NOTE: Addresses 32 and 32 Off On On On On On
above cannot be used 33 Off On On On On Off
34 Off On On On Off On
with the 485 multi-drop.
35 Off On On On Off Off
36 Off On On Off On On
37 Off On On Off On Off
38 Off On On Off Off On
39 Off On On Off Off Off
40 Off On Off On On On
41 Off On Off On On Off
42 Off On Off On Off On
43 Off On Off On Off Off
44 Off On Off Off On On
45 Off On Off Off On Off
46 Off On Off Off Off On
47 Off On Off Off Off Off
48 Off Off On On On On
49 Off Off On On On Off
50 Off Off On On Off On
51 Off Off On On Off Off
52 Off Off On Off On On
53 Off Off On Off On Off
54 Off Off On Off Off On
55 Off Off On Off Off Off
56 Off Off Off On On On
57 Off Off Off On On Off
58 Off Off Off On Off On
59 Off Off Off On Off Off
60 Off Off Off Off On On
61 Off Off Off Off On Off
62 Off Off Off Off Off On
63 Off Off Off Off Off Off

NOTE: For DIP switches with OPEN/CLOSED notation:

OPEN=Off CLOSED=On

NOTE: The restart button MUST be pressed to activate a change made to any
DIP switch setting (for baud rate and/or panel address). Pressing the restart
button DOES NOT alter N-1000-III/IV database memory.
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4-9: Jumpers
There are several jumpers on the circuit board (Figure 4-9) which configure the
panel for various modes of operation as indicated below:

Number Position Function

JP1 Jump Pins 1 & 2 Select 20 mA communications loop.

Jump Pins 2 & 3 Select 485 multi-drop communications (default).

JP2 Open Provide end of line (EOL) termination for

JP3 Open 485 drop line. Refer to Section 6-6-8 for details.

JP4 Jump Pins 1 & 2 Jumper is on for the panel at the end of the 485
multi-drop cable (default).
Remove Remove the jumper if the panel is not at the end
of the cable or JP2 and JP3 are used. Refer to
Section 6-6-8 for details.

JP5 (Not Used)

JP6 Jump pins 2 & 3 Select onboard power status detection (default).
Jump Pins 1 & 2 Select external power status detection.

JP7 (Not Used)

JP8 (Not Used)

JP9 Jump Pins 1 & 2 Disable clearing of RAM by JP10 (default).

Remove Enable clearing the RAM by JP10.

JP10 Jump Pins 1 & 2 Clears RAM when power is off for at least 60
seconds and JP9 is removed.
Remove Will not clear RAM, allows supercap to backup
memory (default).

JP11 (Not Used)

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4-10: Connectors
Connector Function

Battery Wires Red and Black wires soldered to the circuit board with fast-on
connectors for the 12 volt backup battery

J1 Four pin connector for the AEP-3 (Revision A) Relay

Expansion Board(s)

J2 Eight pin connector for the AEP-3 (Revision B) Relay

Expansion Board(s)

N-1000-III/IV
Battery Wires with Jumper 10
fast-on connectors

S-4 SUPPRESSION
REQUIRED ACROSS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Lock Solenoid
Jumper 9
10
EVERY ACTIVE RELAY 11
12
AND ELECTRICAL
DEVICE (CONNECT
WITHIN 18 INCHES).

Panel must be
earth grounded.

Jumper 6
Jumpers 2, 3 & 4

J2 AEP-3
Rev. B Connector

J1 AEP-3 Jumper 1 Jumpers 5, 7, 8, and

Rev. A Connector 11 are not used.

Figure 4-9. Configuration Jumpers and Connectors. The N-1000-III/IV panels

provide for either 485 multi-drop communication or 20 mA communication loops. These modes
are selected by changing jumper settings.
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4-11: LEDs
The functions of the N-1000-III/IV LEDs are listed below and also illustrated in
Figure 4-10. When an LED is lit it indicates that its relay is energized, that is the
normally open relay contacts become closed and the normally closed relay
contacts become open. Not lit indicates relay is de-energized, that is normally
open and normally closed contacts are in normal state.

Function LED Color Lit Indicates

Output Relay 1 Indicator: 1 Red Energized
Output Relay 2 Indicator: 2 Red Energized
Output Relay 3 Indicator: 3 Red Energized
Output Relay 4 Indicator: 4 Red Energized
Output Relay 5 Indicator: 5 Red Energized
Output Relay 6 Indicator: 6 Red Energized
Output Relay 7 Indicator: 7 Red Energized
Output Relay 8 Indicator: 8 Red Energized
485 Status: 9 Green Slow flashing indicates proper 485
communications
+12 VDC Indicator: 10 Green 12 V DC external power is available
+5 VDC Indicator: 11 Green Panel is supplying +5 VDC output for
reader/keypad power
Low-Voltage OK: 12 Green Battery voltage acceptable and RAM
back-up available
Input Ground: 13 Red Ground fault detected
Run: 14 Green Pulsing indicates N-1000 microprocessor
operating properly (not lit or not
pulsing indicates malfunction)
Power Status: 15 Red Loss of primary power with panel
powered by 12 VDC battery (fast
flashing indicates battery charge is too
low to operate panel even with
primary power available)
Com Loop Indicator: 16 Yellow Loop current is present (flashing off
indicates data flow)
485-TX: 17 Red Periodic quick flashing indicates 485
communications link functioning
properly
Four Reader Board Status Green Quick flash indicates processor
running, long flash indicates card
read, very long flash indicates reset
due to error or power problem
*indicator turns off at approx. 10 volts, the panel shuts down at approx. 9.9 volts
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Figure 4-10. LED Functions. When an LED is lit it indicates that its relay is energized, that
is, the normally open relay contacts become closed and the normally closed relay contacts
become open. Not lit indicates relay is de-energized, that is normally open and normally closed
contacts are in normal state.
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4-12: Restart Button

The restart button is used to restart the N-1000-III/IV microprocessor. (See Figure
4-11.) Press the restart button to restart a “locked-up” control panel and to activate
a change made to any DIP switch setting (for baud rate and/or panel address).

The panel’s self-test feature can be activated by setting all of the DIP switches to
the On position and then depressing the Restart button. For details of the self-test,
refer to Appendix C: Troubling Shooting.

Pressing the Restart button DOES NOT alter N-1000-III/IV database memory. The
data base can be completely cleared by the following method: Disconnect the AC
power and battery back-up. Move jumper JP9 to position JP10 for one minute
then return it to JP9. Restore the power connections.

4-13: RAM Chip

Control panel RAM chips store all database and transaction buffer memory. The
N-1000-III/IV control panels use a single RAM chip with the option of an addi-
tional chip in socket U6. The N-1000-III/IV-X control panels come equipped with
an extra RAM chip. (See Figure 4-11.)

NOTE: Control panel card database and transaction buffer capacities are deter-
mined by the number of RAM chips used and can be modified by use of the U
command I option. Refer to Appendix A: Programming Quick Reference Guide
for details.

4-14: PROM Chip

The control panel PROM chips store all N-1000-III/IV program and control logic
memory and are located in sockets U5 & U19. (See Figure 4-11.) On each PROM
is a sticker which indicates the socket number and the firmware version of the
chip. Refer to the main PROM number when referencing the N-1000-III/IV
Programming Manual for specific programming/operation functions.

4-15: Additional Installation Information

Northern Computers recommends the following installation techniques for the
N-1000 panels:

DO
• Do run all wiring for door locks/strikes and panel primary power in a sepa-
rate conduit or allow at least 12 inches of space between the power cables
and the data/reader cables.

• Do use shielded cables or metal conduit when necessary to reduce interfering

radio frequency emissions.

DO NOT
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• Do not mount the power supplies, modem, or external relays inside the panel
enclosure. An empty enclosure (ENC-0 or ENC-2) is available for this
purpose. It is the same size as the N-1000 enclosure, with the same locking
mechanism.

• Do not “string” wire across the face of the panel.

• Do not use the same power supply for both locks and control panel or locks
and readers.

• Do not mount the control panel in or near an area that has electric noise
(e.g., next to a large electric motor or power transformer).

U19 Main N-1000-III/IV

Logic PROM

Restart Button
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
S-4 SUPPRESSION 8
9
REQUIRED ACROSS 10 Lock Solenoid
EVERY ACTIVE RELAY 11
12
AND ELECTRICAL
DEVICE (CONNECT
WITHIN 18 INCHES).

U6 Optional
Panel must be
earth grounded. RAM Chip

U5 485 EPROM

Reader 1 Reader 2

U35 PLD

Figure 4-11. Additional Panel Features. The restart button is used to restart the
N-1000-III/IV microprocessor. It can be used to restart a “locked-up” control panel or to activate
a change made to any DIP switch setting (for baud rate and/or panel address). The N-1000-III/
IV-X control panel comes equipped with an additional RAM chip, located in socket U6. The
control panel PROM chips, located in sockets U5 & U19, store all N-1000-III/IV program and
control logic memory.
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Transformer –
X-4 Magnetic S-4 Suppresser 24 VDC
Lock +
Lock Power
16.5 V NOTE: Seperate Fire Supply
Release Contact is required.

7 Normally Closed

8 Common
4 AC One

5 AC Two
S-4 Suppresser
+ Red
12 V – Black
Battery
BAT-3
Shield
TB1 TB2
1 Brown
2 Blue
3 Green
4 Black S-4 SUPPRESSION

5 Gray
REQUIRED ACROSS
EVERY ACTIVE RELAY
AND ELECTRICAL
DEVICE (CONNECT

6 Purple TB9 WITHIN 18 INCHES).

7 Yellow TB3
8 Orange
9 Pink/Peach
Key pad 10 White
KP-10
Panel must be
earth grounded.

Red TB8
Normally Open
Switch held
closed by door 4 Alarm One

Door
Status
Switch TB7 TB4
8 Common
9 Red
10 Black
11 White
12 Green N-1000-III
TB5
TB6 (N-1000-III only)

Enclosure
1 Brown
2 White
3 Green
4 Red
5 Black

C100-A-1 Earth Ground

Stud
Input Five
Common

To PC
or
modem
Normally
Egress Closed
Switch Switch Card Reader
CR1

Figure 4-12. Example Wiring Diagram. Card Readers connect to TB5 of the N-1000-III as
shown here. On the N-1000-IV, the card readers connect to the Four Reader Board. Refer to
Section 4-3 for typical wiring diagram.
Section 5: Operation N-1000-III/IV 5–1

Section 5: Operation

5-1: Card Reader/Keypad Operation

Some card readers require that a format (software) command be programmed into
the host N-1000-III/IV controller before cards can be read. If the format command
is not programmed into the control panel, these readers or keypads will not trans-
mit card numbers to the terminal/printer. Refer to Appendix A: Programming Quick
Reference Guide for complete F Command format listings.

Verify card reader/keypad operation before programming. Codes need not be

programmed into memory to verify reader/keypad operation. When a code is
entered or a card presented, it should appear on the display/printer, followed by
an NF or not found message.

The control panel continuously monitors the card reader and keypad ports for
code use. Access is restricted by placing time zone limitations on the codes in
use, NOT by time zone controlling (disabling) the reading devices.

Card reader or keypad activation of output points is determined by the presence

or absence of the anti-passback option in panel memory. Refer to I Command, A
Option in Appendix A for further information.

In anti-passback configurations with two card readers or two keypads, both

devices activate Output Relay 1 (Door 1) upon valid code use (Figure 5-1). In
anti-passback applications requiring a separate output relay for the reader (such
as turnstile applications), refer to A Command in Appendix A.

In configurations WITHOUT anti-passback enabled, Card Reader or Keypad 1

activates Output Relay 1 (Door 1) and Card Reader or Keypad 2 activates Output
Relay 2 (Door 2) (Figure 5-2).

Card readers and keypads can be reassigned to activate a specified input point,
output point or group (multiple outputs) upon valid code use, via the
A Command. Refer to Appendix A.
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Door 1
Door
Status
Switch
Door 2
Door
Status
Switch

N-1000-IV
Door Status Switch

K2
Door 1
K1 K3

K1

K3

K4
K10 K6

K5
Input 3
Input 1
To N-1000

Reader 4
Out
Reader 1

Reader 3
In

Reader 1 Reader 2
In Out

N-1000-III
K1

K3

K4

K10 K6
K2

K5

WARNING!
Input 1

K8
Common
K7

Card Reader 1 – In Card Reader 2 – Out

Figure 5-1. Anti-passback with Two and Four Card Readers. (Keypads may be
substituted for card readers on TB8). In anti-passback configurations with two card readers,
both devices activate Output Relay 1 (Door 1) upon valid code use. With four card readers,
readers 1 and 2 activate Output Relay 1 (Door 1); reader 3 and 4 activate Output Relay 3 (Door
2). In anti-passback applications requiring a separate output relay for each reader (such as
turnstile applications) refer to Appendix A, A Command.
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N-1000-IV Door 1 Door 3

Door 2

Door Status

Door Status
Door Status
Door 4

Switch

Switch

Door Status
Switch

Switch
Door Status K2 K1 K4
Switch K3

K2

K3

K4
K1
Door 2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
S-4 SUPPRESSION 8
9
REQUIRED ACROSS 10
Lock Solenoid
EVERY ACTIVE RELAY 11
12
AND ELECTRICAL
DEVICE (CONNECT
WITHIN 18 INCHES).

Panel must be
earth grounded.

Status
LED Northern Computers, Inc.

Reader 4

Shield
GND
To N-1000
+5v
DØ
D1
LED

Shield
GND

Door Status
+5v
DØ
D1
LED
Reader 3
LED D1 DØ +5v GND Shield LED D1 DØ +5v GND Shield

Switch
Reader 1 Reader 2

Reader 4
Door 1
Reader 3

Reader 1 Reader 2

N-1000-III
K2

K1

2
3
4
5
6
7

9
10
Lock Solenoid

12
Input Point 1
Input Point 2

Common

Card Reader 2 Card Reader 1

Figure 5-2. Two and Four Card Readers without Anti-passback. In configurations
WITHOUT anti-passback enabled, card reader 1 activates Output Relay 1 (Door 1) and card
reader or keypad 2 activates Output Relay 2 (Door 2). With four readers, card readers 1, 2, 3,
and 4 activate output relays 1, 2, 3, and 4 activating doors 1, 2, 3, and 4 respectively.
 5–4 N-1000-III/IV Section 5: Operation

5-2: Alarm Input Points

All N-1000 alarm input points default to normally-closed, non-supervised circuits
used to monitor changes of state. N-1000-III/IV inputs can also be configured for
normally-open circuits and 3-state supervised circuits. Input points have both a
physical state and a software state, as described below:

Physical State
Input points have physical states of OPEN and CLOSED. An open input is considered
to be in ALARM condition. A closed input is considered to be in NORMAL
condition.

Software State
Input points have software states of UNSHUNTED (active) and SHUNTED (not
active). When an input is unshunted, all physical changes of state (openings and
closures) are recognized. When an input is shunted, physical changes of state are

N-1000-III/IV Input Configurations

Input Condition Input Status

1. Non-Supervised Normally Closed Circuit (default) input

Shorted Normal Normally closed circuit
Open Alarm
Resistance* Trouble common

2. Non-Supervised Normally Open Circuit input

Shorted Alarm
Normally open circuit
Open Normal
Resistance* Trouble common

3. 3-State Supervised Normally Closed Circuit 2.2 K ohm 5%

input
Shorted Trouble
Open Alarm Normally closed circuit
Resistance Normal
common

4. 3-State Supervised Normally Open Circuit

Shorted Alarm input
Open Trouble Normally open circuit
Resistance Normal
common
2.2 K ohm 5%

*Unusually high resistance or the presence of an EOL resistor will result in a trouble status.

Figure 5-3. Input Point configuration.

Section 5: Operation N-1000-III/IV 5–5

not recognized. Input shunting is software controlled and does not involve a
physical change of state of the input.

The default software state of all input points is unshunted. No programming is

necessary to keep inputs in the default state. Programming is only necessary to
shunt input points.

Input Points are assigned both shunt time and time zone parameters, as
described below:

Shunt Time
The shunt time parameter defines the amount of time the input point is shunted
(deactivated) when triggered, such as upon valid code use.

Time Zone
The time zone parameter defines the time the input point is automatically
shunted (deactivated).

5-3: Relay Output Points

All N-1000-III/IV relay output points have both normally-open and normally-
closed contacts, used to switch (activate/deactivate) electrical devices. Output
points have only a physical state, as described below:

Physical State

Output points have physical states of DE-ENERGIZED and ENERGIZED. When an

output is de-energized, normally-open and normally-closed contacts are in
normal state. When an output is energized, normally-open contacts become
closed and normally-closed contacts become open.

The default state of all output points is de-energized. No programming is necessary

to keep outputs in the default state. Programming is only necessary to energize
output points.

Door locks MUST be wired such that the following conditions are met:

1. DE-ENERGIZED relay outputs (default state ) result in LOCKED doors.

2. ENERGIZED relay outputs result in UNLOCKED doors.

NOTE: The appropriate side of the relay contact (normally-open or normally-

closed) MUST be used to satisfy the conditions stated.

Output points are assigned both pulse time and time zone parameters, as
described below:

Pulse Time
The pulse time parameter defines the amount of time the output point is
energized when triggered, such as upon valid code use.
 5–6 N-1000-III/IV Section 5: Operation

Time Zone
The time zone parameter defines the time the output is automatically energized.
Outputs 11 & 12 control Card Reader 1 and Card Reader 2 LEDs, respectively. On
the N-1000-IV panel, outputs 13 & 14 control Card Reader 3 and Card Reader 4
LEDs, respectively. Card reader LEDs change state upon valid code use for the
duration of the programmed pulse time. Default pulse time for LED outputs is
two seconds. Refer to Appendix A, I Command, M Option and V Command for
further card reader LED information.

5-4: Default Input Point/Output Point Interaction

The actions of all input points and output points are independent of one another,
unless otherwise programmed. Selected inputs and outputs can be programmed
to interact with one another through an interlocking option (refer to Appendix A,
P Command as well as I Command, E Option). Interlocking allows an input point
or output point to take a specified action, based upon another input point or
output point change of state.
The reserved input and output points, default interlocks, default pulse times and
default shunt times for various system configurations (without anti-passback,
with anti-passback and with free egress) are shown below:

Configurations WITHOUT Anti-Passback

Input Point Reserved for: Default shunt time

Input 1 Door position switch for Door 1 15 seconds

Input 2 Door position switch for Door 2 15 seconds
Input 3* Door position switch for door 3 15 seconds
Input 4* Door position switch for door 4 15 seconds

Output Point Reserved for: Default pulse time

Output 1 Door lock for Door 1 10 seconds

Output 2 Door lock for Door 2 10 seconds
Output 3* Door lock for door 3 10 seconds
Output 4* Door lock for door 4 10 seconds

Output 11 Reader 1 LED 2 seconds

Output 12 Reader 2 LED 2 seconds
Output 13* Reader 3 LED 2 seconds
Output 14* Reader 4 LED 2 seconds

*N-1000-IV only

Output 1 is interlocked to Input 1. An activation of Output 1 (such as upon valid

code use at card reader/keypad 1) causes Input 1 to be shunted for the duration
of its shunt time.

Similarly, outputs 2, 3 and 4 are interlocked to inputs 2, 3 and 4 respectively.

Activation of an interlocked output causes the respective interlocked input to be
shunted for the duration of its shunt time. (See Figure 5-4.)
Section 5: Operation N-1000-III/IV 5–7

N-1000-IV Door 1 Door 3

Door 2

Door 4

Door Status K2 K1 K4
Switch K3

K2

K3

K4
K1
Door 2 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Lock Solenoid

Shunt
Time =
15 sec. Output (LED)
Pulse Time
Status
LED Northern Computers, Inc.

Reader 4
= 2 sec.
Shield
GND
To N-1000
+5v
DØ
D1
LED

Shield
GND
+5v

Door Status
DØ
D1
LED
Reader 3
LED D1 DØ +5v GND Shield LED D1 DØ +5v GND Shield

Reader 1 Reader 2

Reader 4
Switch
Door 1
Shunt Output (LED)
Reader 3
Pulse Time
Time = = 2 sec.
Output Point 15 sec. Output Point Reader 1 Reader 2
(Relay) 2 (Relay) 1
Pulse Time = Pulse Time =
10 seconds 10 seconds

N-1000-III
K2

K1

2
3
4
5
6
7

9
10
Lock Solenoid

12
Input Point 1
Input Point 2

Common

Output (LED) Pulse Output (LED) Pulse

Time = 2 seconds Time = 2 seconds

Card Reader 2 Card Reader 1

Figures 5-4. Interlocked Input/Output on Doors Without Anti-passback.

Example: Valid code use at card reader (or keypad) 1 triggers the pulse time of Output Relay 1,
unlocking Door 1 for 10 seconds and pulsing the reader LED for 2 seconds.
The activation of Output 1 triggers the shunt time of Input 1 (via interlock) shunting Door 1
status switch for 15 seconds.
 5–8 N-1000-III/IV Section 5: Operation

Configurations WITH Anti-Passback:

Input Point Reserved for: Shunt Time

Input 1 Door position switch for Door 1 15 seconds

Input 3* Door position switch for Door 2 15 seconds

Output Point Reserved for: Pulse Time

Output 1 Door lock for Door 1 10 seconds

Output 3* Door lock for Door 2 10 seconds

Output 1 is interlocked to Input 1. Activation of Output 1 causes Input 1 to be

shunted for the duration of its shunt time.

Similarly, on the N-1000-IV only, Output 3 is interlocked to Input 3. Activation of

Output 3 causes Input 3 to be shunted for the duration of its shunt time. (See
Figure 5-5.)

Configurations With Free Egress:

Input Point Reserved for: Default shunt time

Input 1 Door position switch for Door 1 15 seconds

Input 2 Door position switch for Door 2 15 seconds
Input 3* Door position switch for Door 3 15 seconds
Input 4* Door position switch for Door 4 15 seconds

Input 5 Egress device for Door 1 0 seconds (N/A)

Input 6 Egress device for Door 2 0 seconds (N/A)
Input 7* Egress device for Door 3 0 seconds (N/A)
Input 8* Egress device for Door 4 0 seconds (N/A)

Output Point Reserved for: Default pulse time

Output 1 Door lock for Door 1 10 seconds

Output 2 Door lock for Door 2 10 seconds
Output 3* Door lock for Door 3 10 seconds
Output 4* Door lock for Door 4 10 seconds

Input 5 is interlocked to Output 1. An activation of Input 5 (via egress attempt)

causes Output 1 to energize for the duration of its pulse time.

Input 6 is interlocked to Output 2. An activation of Input 6 (via egress attempt)

causes Output 2 to energize for the duration of its pulse time.

Output 1 is interlocked to Input 1. An activation of Output 1 (such as upon valid

code use at card reader/keypad 1 or egress attempt) causes Input 1 to be
shunted for the duration of its shunt time.

Output 2 is interlocked to Input 2. An activation of Output 2 (such as upon valid

code use at Card Reader/Keypad 2 or egress attempt) causes Input 2 to be
shunted for the duration of its shunt time. (See Figure 5-6.)

*N-1000-IV only
Section 5: Operation N-1000-III/IV 5–9

Output Point (relay) 1

Pulse Time = 10 seconds
Door Door 1
Status
Switch
Door Status Switch
Door 1 Door 2
Door
Shunt time = Status Output Point (relay) 3
Switch Pulse Time = 10 seconds
15 sec.

N-1000-IV
K1 K3

Input 3
Input 1
To N-1000

Reader 4
Out
Output Point (relay) 1 Reader 1

Pulse Time = 10 seconds

Reader 3
In

Reader 1 Reader 2
K1

In Out
Input 1

Common

N-1000-III

Card Reader 1 – In Card Reader 2 – Out

Figure 5-5 Interlocked Input/Output Points on Door WITH Anti-passback.

Example: Valid code use at either card reader (or keypad) triggers the pulse time of Output
Relay 1, unlocking Door 1 for 10 seconds. The activation of Output 1 triggers the shunt time of
Input 1 (via the interlock), shunting Door 1 status switch for 15 seconds.
5–10 N-1000-III/IV Section 5: Operation

Egress (exit) Device

(Input Point 5)
Shunt Time = 0 Door 1

Door Status Switch

(Input Point 1)
Shunt Time =
15 seconds

N-1000-III

Output Point
K1

(relay ) 1
1
2
3
4
Pulse Time =
10 seconds
5
6
7
S-4 SUPPRESSION 8
9
REQUIRED ACROSS 10 Lock Solenoid
EVERY ACTIVE RELAY 11
12
AND ELECTRICAL
DEVICE (CONNECT
WITHIN 18 INCHES).

Panel must be
earth grounded.

Input 1
Common

Input Point 5

Figure 5-6. Door 1 with Free Egress. Valid code use at card reader (or keypad) 1 OR
egress attempt (at Input 5) triggers the pulse time of Output Relay 1, unlocking Door 1 for 10
seconds. The activation of Output 1 triggers the shunt time of Input 1 (via the interlock),
shunting Door 1 status switch for 15 seconds. Input 1 is shunted for the duration of its shunt
time (15 seconds by default) upon valid code use OR upon egress attempt. Door 1 shunt time is
determined by Input 1 shunt time, NOT Input 5 shunt time. Input 5 shunt time does not apply.
Section 5: Operation N-1000-III/IV 5–11

Egress (exit) device

(Input Point 6)
Shunt Time = 0 Door 2

Door Status Switch

(Input Point 2)
Shunt Time =
15 seconds

N-1000-III

Output point
K1

(relay ) 2

K3

K4
K10 K6
WARNING!
1 pulse time =
K2

2
3
4

10 seconds
5
6
7
S-4 SUPPRESSION 8
9
REQUIRED ACROSS 10 Lock Solenoid
EVERY ACTIVE RELAY 11
12
AND ELECTRICAL

K5
DEVICE (CONNECT
WITHIN 18 INCHES).

Lock Power Supply

WARNING!
Panel must be
earth grounded.

Input 2 K8
Common
K7

Input point 6

Card Reader 1 Card Reader 2

Figure 5-7. Door 2 with Free Egress. Valid code use at Card Reader (or Keypad) 2 OR
egress attempt (at Input 6) triggers the pulse time of Output Relay 2, unlocking Door 2 for 10
seconds. The activation of Output 2 triggers the shunt time of Input 2 (via the interlock),
shunting Door 2 status switch for 15 seconds. Input 2 is shunted for the duration of its shunt
time (15 seconds by default) upon valid code use OR upon egress attempt. Door 2 shunt time is
determined by Input 2 shunt time, NOT Input 6 shunt time. Input 6 shunt time does not apply.
5–12 N-1000-III/IV Section 5: Operation

Egress (exit) Device

(input Point 7)
Shunt Time = 0
Door 3
Door Status Switch
(input Point 3)
Shunt Time =
15 seconds

N-1000-IV
K1

Output Point (relay ) 3

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Pulse Time = 10 seconds
S-4 SUPPRESSION 8
9
REQUIRED ACROSS 10
Lock Solenoid
EVERY ACTIVE RELAY 11
12
AND ELECTRICAL
DEVICE (CONNECT
WITHIN 18 INCHES).

Panel must be
earth grounded.

Input 3
Status
LED Northern Computers, Inc.

Reader 4

Shield
GND
To N-1000
+5v
DØ

Common
D1
LED

Shield
GND
+5v
DØ
D1
LED
Reader 3
LED D1 DØ +5v GND Shield LED D1 DØ +5v GND Shield

Reader 1 Reader 2

Input 7

Figure 5-8. Door 3 with Free Egress. Valid code use at card reader 3 OR egress attempt
(at Input 7) triggers the pulse time of Output Relay 3, unlocking door 3 for 10 seconds. The
activation of Output 3 triggers the shunt time of Input 3 (via the interlock), shunting door 3
status switch for 15 seconds. Input 3 is shunted for the duration of its shunt time (15 seconds by
default) upon valid code use or egress attempt. Door 3 shunt time is determined by Input 3
shunt time, not Input 7 shunt time. Input 7 shunt time does not apply.
Section 5: Operation N-1000-III/IV 5–13

Egress (exit) Device

(Input Point 8)
Shunt Time = 0
Door 4
Door Status Switch
(Input Point 4)
Shunt Time =
15 seconds

N-1000-IV
K1

Output Point (relay ) 4

Pulse Time = 10 seconds
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
S-4 SUPPRESSION 8
9
REQUIRED ACROSS 10 Lock Solenoid
EVERY ACTIVE RELAY 11
12
AND ELECTRICAL
DEVICE (CONNECT
WITHIN 18 INCHES).

Panel must be
earth grounded.

Input 4
Status
LED Northern Computers, Inc.

Reader 4

Shield
GND
To N-1000
+5v
DØ

Common
D1
LED

Shield
GND
+5v
DØ
D1
LED
Reader 3
LED D1 DØ +5v GND Shield LED D1 DØ +5v GND Shield

Reader 1 Reader 2

Input 8

Figure 5-9. Door 4 with Free Egress. Valid code use at card reader 4 OR egress attempt
(at Input 8) triggers the pulse time of Output Relay 4, unlocking door 4 for 10 seconds. The
activation of Output 4 triggers the shunt time of Input 4 (via the interlock), shunting door 4
status switch for 15 seconds. Input 4 is shunted for the duration of its shunt time (15 seconds by
default) upon valid code use or egress attempt. Door 4 shunt time is determined by Input 4
shunt time, not Input 8 shunt time. Input 8 shunt time does not apply.
5–14 N-1000-III/IV Section 5: Operation

5-5: Auto-Relock Operation

The auto-relock feature results in the immediate re-locking and re-arming
(unshunting) of a door when the door status switch is closed after entry. With
auto-relock operation, an output relay (controlling a door lock) de-energizes
when the corresponding Input Point (door status switch) returns to normal state,
and the Input Point is re-armed (unshunted) rather than remaining energized
(shunted) for the duration of its pulse/shunt time.

Auto-relock associations between inputs and outputs are NOT considered inter-
locks and do not appear as interlocks on Input Point reports and output point
reports.

Auto-relock operation can be set manually with the V Command, K option found
in Appendix A.

Default auto-relock operation is described below and illustrated in Figure 5-10,

5-11 and 5-12.

With Anti-Passback
With anti-passback enabled, Input 1 is configured for auto-relock with Output 1.

Without Anti-Passback
Without anti-passback enabled, Input Point 1 is configured for auto-relock with
Output 1 and Input 2 is configured for auto-relock operation with Output 2.

5-6: Time Zone Controlled Doors

When Time Zone controlling a door (for free access) that is operated by a card
reader or keypad, the Time Zone must be assigned to the relay output point.

Example:

Want to keep Door 1 (controlled by Card Reader 1) unlocked during Time Zone 5,
defined as 9 A.M. to 6:30 P.M., Monday through Friday.

Time Zone 5 must be assigned to Output 1 to unlock the door during the time
zone.

The default interlock to shunt the door status switch will prevent an alarm from
occurring while the output is pulse/energized.
Section 5: Operation N-1000-III/IV 5–15

Door Status Device (Input Point 1)

Shunt Time = 15 seconds
Door 1

K1 N-1000-III
K1

K3

K4
K10 K6
WARNING!

K5

Output Point (relay) 1

Pulse Time = 10 seconds
Input 1

K8

K7

Card Reader 1 Card Reader 2

Figure 5-10. Auto-relock with Anti-Passback. Example: Valid code use at either card
reader (or keypad) triggers the pulse time of Output Relay 1, unlocking Door 1 for 10 seconds.
The activation of Output 1 triggers the shunt time of Input 1 (via the interlock), shunting Door
1 status switch for 15 seconds. Output Relay 1 de-energizes immediately upon Input 1’s return to
normal state, relocking Door 1 and re-arming Input 1, rather than remaining energized
(shunted) for the duration of the 10 second pulse time/15 second shunt time.
5–16 N-1000-III/IV Section 5: Operation

Egress (exit) Device (Input Point 6)

Shunt Time = 0
Door 2
Door Status Device
(Input Point 2)
Shunt Time = 15 seconds

Egress (exit) Device (Input Point 5)

Shunt Time = 0

Door 1
Door Status Device
(input Point 1)
Shunt Time =
15 seconds

K2 K1 N-1000-III
K2
K1

K3

K4
K10 K6
WARNING!

Output point
K5
(relay) 1
Pulse Time =
10 seconds

Input 1

Output Point
Input 2 K8 (relay) 2
Common Pulse Time =
K7 10 seconds

Input 5 Input 6

Card Reader 1 Card Reader 2

Figure 5-11. Auto-relock Doors 1 and 2 without Anti-passback. Output Relay 1

de-energizes immediately upon Input Point 1’s return to normal state, re-locking Door 1 and
re-arming Input 1, rather than remaining energized (shunted) for the duration of the 10 second
pulse time/15 second shunt time. Output Relay 2 de-energizes immediately upon Input Point 2’s
return to normal state, re-locking Door 2 and re-arming Input 2, rather than remaining
energized (shunted) for the duration of the 10 second pulse time/15 second shunt time.
Section 5: Operation N-1000-III/IV 5–17

Egress (Exit) Device (Input Point 8)

Shunt Time = 0

Door 4
Door Status Device
(Input Point 4)
Shunt Time = 15 seconds
Egress (Exit) Device (Input Point 7)
Shunt Time = 0

Door 3
Door Status Device
(Input Point 3)
Shunt Time = 15 seconds

K3 K4 N-1000-IV
K3

K4
K4
K10 K6
WARNING!

K5
Output point
(relay) 4
pulse time =
10 seconds
Input 3

Output point
Shield
GND
+5v
(relay) 3
Input 4 DØ
D1 pulse time =
10 seconds
LED

Shield
GND
+5v
DØ
D1
LED

LED D1 DØ +5v GND Shield LED D1 DØ +5v GND Shieldd

Input 7

Input 8

Card Reader 4

Card Reader 3

Figure 5-12. Auto-relock Doors 3 and 4 without Anti-passback. Output Relay 3

de-energizes immediately upon Input Point 3’s return to normal state, re-locking door 3 and
re-arming Input 3, rather than remaining energized (shunted) for the duration of the 10 second
pulse time/15 second shunt time. Output Relay 4 de-energizes immediately upon Input Point 4’s
return to normal state, re-locking door 4 and re-arming Input 4, rather than remaining
energized (shunted) for the duration of the 10 second pulse time/15 second shunt time.
5–18 N-1000-III/IV Section 5: Operation
Section 6: Wiring Requirements N-1000-III/IV 6-1

Section 6: Wiring Requirements

6-1: Card Readers

Some card readers require that a format (software) command be programmed into
the host N-1000-III/IV controller before cards can be read. When a card is run
through a card reader that requires a format command, but the format command
has not been programmed into the control panel, no card number is transmitted to
the terminal/printer. Refer to Appendix A for complete F Command format listings.

N-1000-III Terminal Block 5 supports interface to two Wiegand output card readers
and provides an alarm point common. Each card reader port includes terminals for
LED control, Data 1 signal, Data Ø signal, +5 VDC output and Ground. See Figure
6-1 for typical wiring diagram.*

Card reader/keypad communication shields should be connected to TB5 position

12. The shield at the card reader/keypad end should not be grounded unless the
device is electrically floating (not touching metal). (See Figure 6-1.)

Typical Card Readers using Reader Cable NC1861 or for Plenum applications
NCP1861 have the following terminations (maximum distance is 500' or 152 m).
Refer to documentation included with your reader for the latest information.
(Cable specifications and part numbers are listed at the end of this section.)

Reader 1:
Terminal
Block Terminal Function Reader Wire Color
5 1 LED (Aux. Output 11) Brown
5 2 Data 1 White
5 3 Data 0 Green
5 (or 9) 4 (or 7) +5 VDC (+12 VDC)* Red
5 5 Ground Black
– Not used Blue
5 12 Shield

Reader 2:
Terminal
Block Terminal Function Reader Wire Color
5 (or 9) 4 (or 7) +5 VDC (+12 VDC)* Red
5 5 Ground Black
5 6 Data 0 Green
5 7 Data 1 White
5 8 LED (Aux. Output 12) Brown
– Not used Blue
5 12 Shield

*+12 VDC 500 mA power is available on Terminal Block 9 position 7. Use TB5
terminal 4 OR TB9 terminal 7 NOT BOTH.
 6-2 N-1000-III/IV Section 6: Wiring Requirements

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
S-4 SUPPRESSION 8
9
REQUIRED ACROSS 10
Lock Solenoid
EVERY ACTIVE RELAY 11
12
AND ELECTRICAL
DEVICE (CONNECT
WITHIN 18 INCHES).

Panel must be
earth grounded.

Blue Not used

Brown LED (Aux. Output 11) Red +5 VDC
White Data 1 Black Ground
Green Data Ø Green Data Ø
Red +5 VDC White Data 1
Black Ground Brown LED
(Aux. Output 12)
Blue Not used
Shield Shield

Shield Shield
no connection no connection

Card Reader 1 Card Reader 2

Figure 6-1. Card Reader Connections to TB5. N-1000-III Terminal Block 5 supports
interface for two Wiegand output card readers and provides an alarm point common. Each card
reader port includes terminals for LED control, Data 1 signal, Data Ø signal, +5 VDC output and
Ground. +12 VDC power is available on Terminal Block 9 position 7. Card reader/keypad
communication shields should be connected to TB5 position 12. The shield at the card reader/
keypad end should not be grounded unless the device is electrically floating (not touching metal).
Section 6: Wiring Requirements N-1000-III/IV 6-3

6-2: Four Reader Board (N-1000-IV Only)

The N-1000-IV includes a board that supports up to four card readers. The wiring
terminal blocks are removable and interchangeable. No connections should be
made to the TB5 terminals of the main board when the Four Reader Board is
connected. (See Figure 6-2.)
If a reader requires 12 VDC, power can be obtained from TB9 terminal 7. The
electrical load on TB9 terminal 7 must not exceed 500 mA. If the combined reader
current draw exceeds 500 mA, a separate power supply should be used. Refer to
the Readers’ Technical Bulletin for the wiring details.

Reader 1, 2, 3, 4:
Terminal Function Reader Wire Color
1 LED (Aux. Output 11) Brown
2 Data 1 White
3 Data Ø Green
4 (TB9-7) +5 VDC (+12 VDC)* Red
5 Ground Black
– Not used Blue
*+12 VDC power is available on Terminal Block 9 terminal 7. Use connection 4 or
TB9 terminal 7 NOT BOTH.

Status
LED Northern Computers, Inc.
Shield Cable Drain Wire
Reader 4
Ground Black
Shield
+ 5 VDC Red
GND
To N-1000
+5v Data Ø Green
DØ
Data 1 White
D1
LED LED (Aux. Output #14) Brown
Shield Typical reader connections.
GND Refer to reader documentation
+5v for the most recent
color terminations.
DØ
D1
LED Aux. Output #13
Reader 3
LED D1 DØ +5v GND Shield LED D1 DØ +5v GND Shield

Reader 1 Reader 2

Aux. Output #11 Aux. Output #12

Figure 6-2. Card Reader Connections for the N-1000-IV. The N-1000-IV includes a
board that supports up to four card readers. The wiring terminals are removable and
interchangeable. No connections should be made to the TB5 terminals of the main board when the
Four Reader Board is connected.
 6-4 N-1000-III/IV Section 6: Wiring Requirements

On the N-1000-IV, card reader/keypad communication shields should be connected

to the panel at the shield position on the Four Card Reader wiring blocks. The
shield at the card reader/keypad end should not be grounded unless the device is
electrically floating (not touching metal). (See Figure 6-3.)

Status
LED Northern Computers, Inc.

Reader 4
Shield Shield
Shield no connection
GND
To N-1000
+5v
DØ
D1
LED

Shield
GND
+5v

N-1000-IV DØ
D1
LED
Shield
Reader 3
LED D1 DØ +5v GND Shield LED D1 DØ +5v GND Shield

Shield
no connection
Reader 1 Reader 2

Earth Ground

Shield Shield

On the N-1000-IV Four Reader Board

each wiring terminal block includes a
termination point for the reader's Shield Shield
shield cable drain wire. no connection
no connection

Figure 6-3. Card Reader/Keypad Grounding N-1000-IV. Card reader/keypad

communication shields should be connected to the panel at wiring block position 5. The shield at
the card reader/keypad end should not be grounded unless the device is electrically floating (not
touching metal).
Section 6: Wiring Requirements N-1000-III/IV 6-5

6-3: Eleven Conductor Keypads

A typical Eleven Conductor Keypad uses a 2 of 7 matrix configuration where each
keypad row and column corresponds to a unique wire (Figure 6-4). When a key is
pressed, two of seven wires are activated (two of the wires are put to ground); one
wire corresponds to the key’s row and one wire corresponds to the key’s column.
For example, if the 3 button is pressed, the gray (row 1) and green (column 3)
wires are activated (put to ground). If the 8 button is pressed, the yellow (row 3)
and blue (column 2) wires are activated (put to ground).

Typical eleven conductor keypads, using Keypad Cable NC18121 or for Plenum
applications NCP18121 (maximum distance is 500' or 152 m), have the following
terminations (See Figure 6-5):

Keypad 1 Keypad 2
TB Terminal Wire Color TB Terminal Wire Color
8 1 Brown 8 1 Brown
8 2 Blue 8 2 Blue
8 3 Green 8 3 Green
8 4 Black 8 4 Black
8 5 Gray 8 5 Gray
8 6 Purple 8 6 Purple
8 7 Yellow 8 7 Yellow
8 8 Orange 8 8 Orange
8 9 Peach/Pink 8 9 Peach/Pink
8 10 White 8 11 White
5 4 Red 5 4 Red

Refer to your keypad technical documentation for the latest information.

Brown Blue Green

(Col. 1) (Col. 2) (Col. 3)

Gray
(Row 1) 1 2 3
Purple
(Row 2) 4 5 6
Yellow
(Row 3) 7 8 9
Orange
Enters number sequence
(Row 4) * 0 # (1, 2, 3, #) = these items were entered
Clears entry

Figure 6-4. Eleven Conductor Keypad 2 of 7 Matrix.

 6-6 N-1000-III/IV Section 6: Wiring Requirements

Tan Earth Ground wire connections (Not used on all keypads).

If the keypad is mounted directly on grounded metal, tie the tan wire to the
grounded metal and tie the keypad cable shield to the N-1000-III/IV grounding
point (float shield at keypad).

If the keypad is mounted on ungrounded metal or nonmetallic material, tie the tan
wire to the keypad cable’s shield only and connect the shield to the N-1000-III/IV
ground point.

1 Brown
2 Blue
3 Green
4 Black
5 Gray
6 Purple Lock Solenoid

7 Yellow
8 Orange
9 Pink/Peach
10 White
TB8
Red wire to TB5 terminal 4
(N-1000-IV Red wire to terminal + 5 VDC on any terminal block)

N-1000-III
Tan wire
1 2 3 4 TB5
+ 5 VDC

Shield
Earth Ground

Eleven conductor keypad to N-1000 III/IV use

Keypad Cable NC18121 (11 conductor, 18 gauge
shielded cable); Maximum distance: 500' (152 m).

Figure 6-5. Eleven Conductor Keypad Connection to the N-1000-III/IV. If the

keypad is mounted on ungrounded metal or nonmetallic material, tie the tan wire to the keypad
cable’s shield only and connect the shield to the N-1000-III/IV ground point.
Section 6: Wiring Requirements N-1000-III/IV 6-7

6-4: Alarm Input Points

Panel/communication cable NC1821/NCP1821 (twisted, 18 gauge overall shielded
cable) is recommended for alarm input point use. This enables the input device to
be located up to 2000 feet (610 m) away from the N-1000-III/IV.

Connect the shield to the panel’s earth ground and leave the other end of the shield
not connected.

All N-1000-III/IV alarm point commons are electrically the same and can be
used with any panel alarm point. Refer to terminal block diagrams in Section 4
for alarm point common locations.

If end of line (EOL) resistors are used for supervised inputs, then they must be
located at the switch in order to be effective.

Refer to Appendix A for a summary list of specific alarm input point commands.

6-5: Relay Output Points

Panel/communications cable NC1821/NCP1821 (twisted pair, 18 gauge, overall
shielded) is recommended for relay output point use. This enables the output
device to be located up to 2000 feet (620 m) away from the N-1000-III/IV. An 18
gauge wire’s resistance results in a 6.5 volt drop for a quarter ampere load at 2000
feet.

Refer to Appendix A for a summary list of specific relay output point commands.

6-6: Communications

6-6-1: PC to C-100-A1

Cable CBL-2 (three conductor, 18-20 gauge) is recommended for use between the
PC and the C-100-A1 Converter. This enables the C-100-A1 to be located up to 50
feet (15 m) away from the CPU (See Figure 6-6).

6-6-2: C-100-A1 to Panel(s)

Panel/communications cable NC1821/NCP1821 (twisted pair, 18 gauge

shielded) is recommended, enabling runs of up to 2000 feet (610 m), for each of
the following:

• C-100-A1 to first panel in communication loop.

• Panel to panel.
• Last panel in communication loop to C-100-A1. (See Figure 6-6.)

The 20 mA communications loop for the C-100-A1 and the N-1000-III/IV operate
using active-transmit and passive-receive. The Communications Type Selection
Jumper JP1 must be set to the 20 mA (default) position 1 & 2.
 6-8 N-1000-III/IV Section 6: Wiring Requirements

In a single panel 20 mA communication loop, ground the communication cable

shield only at the panel, as shown in Figure 6-8.

In a multiple 20 mA panel communication loop, the 20 mA communication

cable shield between any two given panels in the loop should be grounded at
one end only. Ground either the receive side or the transmit side of the shield
(not both), giving care to be consistent throughout the loop. The receive side
grounding method is preferred (see Figure 6-9). The transmit side grounding method is
not recommended.

6-6-3: AEP-3 to N-1000-III/IV

Up to two AEP-3 Relay Expansion Boards per N-1000-III/IV panel can be added
to the communication loop. Using the cable supplied with the unit, one AEP-3
connects to the N-1000-III/IV at J1, and then to the next AEP-3.
(See Figure 6-10.) Refer to the AEP-3 manual for further details.

PC com port 1 to C-100-A1: use use CBL-2

(3 conductor, 18-20 gauge cable)
Maximum distance: 50' (15 m)

Maximum 63 control panels

C-100-A1 per communication loop.

Up to two AEP-3 Relay

Expansion Boards per panel:
Controller to controller: twisted pair 4 conductor, 24 gauge
18 gauge (0.75 mm2) shielded cable shielded cable.
Maximum distance: 2000' (610 m) Max. distance: 5 ' (1.1 m)

Keypads to N-1000-III/IV: use NC18121cable

(11 conductor, 18 gauge shielded cable)
Maximum distance: 500' (152 m)
Card readers to N-1000-III/IV: use
NC1861 cable (5 conductor, 18 gauge
shielded); Maximum distance: 500' (152 m)

Figure 6-6. Typical 20 mA Communication Loop. See Figure 6-10 for AEP-3 connections.
Section 6: Wiring Requirements N-1000-III/IV 6-9

Panel must be
Panel must be Panel must be
earth grounded.
earth
earth grounded.
earth earth grounded.
earth

Red White Red

9 Receive + 9 Receive + 9 Receive +
Black Green Black
10 Receive – 10 Receive – 10 Receive –
White Red White
11 Transmit + 11 Transmit + 11 Transmit +
Grn Blk Grn
12 Transmit – 12 Transmit – 12 Transmit –

N-1000-III/IV
Note:The Communications
Controller to Controller: Type Selection Jumper JP1
two, NC1821 cables must be set to the 20 mA
Maximum distance: 2000' (610 m) (default) position 1 and 2.

C-100-A1

C-100 to N-1000-III/IV: Last Controller to C-100:

two, NC1821 cables two, NC1821 cables
Maximum distance: 2000' (610 m) Maximum distance: 2000' (610 m)

C-100-A1 to PC: CBL-2

Maximum distance: 50' (15 m)

Figure 6-7. Typical C-100-A1 Multiple Panel 20 mA Communication Loop. Refer

to Figure 6-9 for grounding of the communication loop. The Communications Type Selection
Jumper JP1 must be set to the 20 mA (default) position 1 & 2.
6-10 N-1000-III/IV Section 6: Wiring Requirements

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
S-4 SUPPRESSION 8
9
REQUIRED ACROSS 10 Lock Solenoid
EVERY ACTIVE RELAY 11
12
AND ELECTRICAL
DEVICE (CONNECT
WITHIN 18 INCHES).

Panel must be
earth grounded.

C-100-A1 Shield Shield

Earth Ground
N-1000-III/V

Figure 6-8. Grounding a Single Panel, 20 mA Communication Loop. In a single

panel 20 mA communication loop, ground the communication cable shield only at the panel.

Earth Ground Earth Ground Earth Ground

Shield Shield Shield Shield Shield

Shield

C-100-A1
N-1000-III/IV
Shield
Earth Ground

Figure 6-9. Grounding a Multiple Panel, 20 mA Communication Loop. In a multiple

20 mA panel communication loop, the 20 mA communication cable shield between any two given
panels in the loop should be grounded at one end only. The preferred receive side grounding
method is shown here. The transmit side grounding method is not recommended.
Section 6: Wiring Requirements N-1000-III/IV 6-11

P1
1
2
3
4

Green
Red
Black
White

P2
1
2
3
4 N-1000-III/IV
AEP-3

AEP-3 P1
1 Green J1 AEP-3
2 Red Rev. A Connector
(Both AEP-3 Boards are 3 Black
mounted upside down) 4 White AEP-3 to N-1000-III/IV
cable shipped with AEP-3

Figure 6-10. Connecting an AEP-3 Relay Expansion Board. The AEP-3 Relay Expansion
Board is shipped with a cable. It connects to the N-1000-III/IV panel at J1. The next AEP-3
Expansion Board connects to the first as shown above. See the AEP-3 manual for further details.
6-12 N-1000-III/IV Section 6: Wiring Requirements

6-6-4: PC to N-485-PCI-2

The N-485-PCI-2 uses a 9 pin female connector which will plug into a standard 9
pin serial port on the PC. If the PC is configured for use with a serial expansion
device, an adaptor cable or shell may be required. Refer to the N-485-2 Adapter
Installation Guide (TD1077) for proper configuration. Figure 6-11 shows a typical
configuration with an N-485-PCI-2 at one end of the line and a panel at the other
end.

6-6-5: N-485-PCI-2 to Panel

The NC2021/NCP 2021 cable is recommended (twisted pair, 24 gauge overall

shielded cable with a characteristic impedance of 120 ohms and a capacitance of
20 pf/ft. (or lower) should be used). Consult the device installation guide for cable
lengths and configurations.

The Communications Type Selection Jumper JP1 must be set to the RS-485
position 2 & 3. For proper communication, jumpers JP2, JP3 and JP4 must also
be properly configured on each panel. Refer to Section 6-6-8 and Figure 6-13 for
details.

For 485 multi-drop communications, the shield should be connected at both ends
and only to the screw terminals labeled 485 Shield as in Figure 6-14. The shield
should be tied to the earth ground only at the PCI or HUB.

For a typical configuration using the N485DRLA Digital Redundant Loop Adapter
see Figure 6-15.

485 Dropline up to 31 control panels,

using NCP2021-WH-A, NC2021-GY-A.
Maximum overall distance 4000' (1220 m)

PCI-2

Personal Computer AEP-3

running NCI software

AEP-3

Figure 6-11. Typical N-485 Multi-drop Configuration. This is a typical configuration

with an N-485-PCI-2 at one end of the line and a panel at the other end. The AEP-3 is connected
to the N-1000-III/IV at J1. See Figure 6-10 for details of the AEP-3 connection.
Section 6: Wiring Requirements N-1000-III/IV 6-13

3 foot 25 pin
M-9600-2 M-9600-2 cable into
Modem Modem modem
Personal
Computer N-485-HUB-2
must be at the
end of the
RS-485 Multi-Drop Line: multi-drop line
Up to 31 panels per line

N-1000-IV N-1000-III N-1000-II N-1000-II

Control Panel Control Panel

with N-485-API-2 with N-485-API-2

Figure 6-12. Typical N-485 Multi-drop Configuration. This is a typical configuration

using an N-485-HUB-2 and modems and mixed N-1000 panels.

Note: When mixing N-1000-II panels witú the Núú000-IIúúIV in úú N-

485údropline, the N-485-API-2 panels must have the same version (1.xx,
2.xx...) as the N-1000-III/IV panel’s 485 EPROM.

The dropline must be terminated at the ends. No other termination should be used
at the panels which are not located at the ends.

For proper configuration of the N-1000-II in mixed loops, refer to the manuals for
N-485-API-2, N-485-PCI-2, and N-485-HUB-2.

6-6-6: N-485-HUB-2 to Panel

The same cable should be used as the connection between the N-485-PCI-2 and
the panels. The Communications Type Selection Jumper JP1 must be set to the
RS-485 position 2 & 3. Figure 6-12 shows a typical configuration with a HUB
using modems.

6-6-7: N-485-HUB-2 to Modem

The N-485-HUB-2 includes a DB-25 male connector, with a three foot long cable,
to plug directly into the modem.
6-14 N-1000-III/IV Section 6: Wiring Requirements

6-6-8: Bias and EOL with 485 Communication

Bias voltage, provided by “pull up/down” resistors (bias resistors), is required for
the greatest clarity in 485 transmissions. At least one bias resistor must be con-
nected to a given drop line. In addition there must be an end of line resistor (EOL)
at both ends of the copper wire on a drop line for units to function efficiently.

Bias and EOL resistors are built into the N-1000-III/IV panel, the PCI, HUB and API
units. On the PCI and HUB, bias and EOL are present on the line when the green/
white wires are attached. With the API, bias and EOL are present when proper
attachments are made to pins 1 and 2 on TB2 (Refer to TD1077, N-485 Communi-
cation Adaptor Installation Guide that comes with the N-485-API-2.)

The N-1000-III/IV can provide bias for the PCI, HUB and API units when they are
not at the end of the line. Bias and EOL resistors on the N-1000-III/IV are attached
by using the proper jumper settings. Setting JP2 and JP3 on provides both bias and
EOL, while setting JP4 on provides EOL only. When JP2 and JP3 are on, JP4 must
be off.

Refer to Figure 6-13 for examples of bias and EOL.

Rule of Thumb for end of line termination (EOL).

1. EOL at both ends of copper.

2. Only one N-1000-III/IV panel, PCI, HUB or API provides 485 line bias. Bias is
provided when the green/white wires are used on the PCI and HUB, when
attachments are made to pins 1 and 2 on TB2 on the API or when JP2 and JP3
are used on the N-1000-III/IV panel. JP4 must not be used at the same time as
JP2 & JP3.
Section 6: Wiring Requirements N-1000-III/IV 6-15

Green/White
Connected–EOL, bias
PCI-2

Personal Computer
running NCI software

JP2 & 3 OFF–no bias, no EOL JP2 & 3 OFF–no bias, no EOL JP2 & 3 OFF–no bias, no EOL
JP4 OFF–no EOL JP4 OFF–no EOL JP4 ON– EOL

When the PCI is at the end of the drop line, it provides bias and EOL
for the line. The N-1000 at the right provides EOL for the other end.

Green/White
Not Connected–no bias, no EOL
PCI-2

Personal Computer
running NCI software

JP2 & 3 ON–bias, EOL JP2 & 3 OFF–no bias, no EOL JP2 & 3 OFF–no bias, no EOL
JP4 OFF–no EOL JP4 OFF–no EOL JP4 ON– EOL

When the PCI is not at the end of the drop line, JP2 and JP3
provide bias and EOL at one end and JP4 provides EOL at the other.

Green/White
Connected–bias, EOL
PCI-2

Personal Computer
running NCI software
Fiber modem with
EOL but no Bias

JP2 & 3 OFF–no bias, no EOL JP2 & 3 OFF–no bias, no EOL JP2 & 3 ON– bias, EOL
JP4 OFF–no EOL JP4 OFF–no EOL JP4 ON–EOL

In this configuration, the PCI provides bias

for the left side, JP2 & JP3 provide it for the right.

Figure 6-13. 485 Multi-drop Bias and EOL If the N-485-PCI-2 (or HUB-2) is wired
between two panels and not at the end of the multi-drop communications wiring, terminate the
last panel at one end only with JP 2 and JP 3 inserted and JP 4 off.
6-16 N-1000-III/IV Section 6: Wiring Requirements

TB9
N-485-PCI-2 to PC:
Standard 9 pin female TB7
JP4 Off
12
connector plugs into the JP 2 & 3 Off 485 cable shield only
serial port of the PC Red
2 N-485 A+
Black
3 N-485 B –
d
Re k
B lac

Panel must be
earth grounded.
earth

The cable shield should

N-485-PCI-2 be connected at both
ends and only to the
TB9 position 12.

Connect both shields N-485-

BLACK wire RED wire but leave this API-2
GREEN wire WHITE wire
connection floating
DO NOT TIE TO EARTH used with
N-1000-II
TB9
(Refer to N-485
TB7 Communications
JP4 Off 12
BLACK RED
JP 2 & 3 Off Adapter manual
to N-1000-III/IV
wire wire
485 cable shield only for details)
Red
2 N-485 A+
Black
3 N-485 B –
d
Re ck
a
Bl

From the N-485-PCI-2 to the N-1000-III/IV

Panel must be
earth grounded.
earth

and from the N-1000-III/IV to the N-1000-III/IV

use twisted 24 gauge NC2021-GY-A
or NCP2021-WH-A overall shielded
cable with a characteristic impedance
of 120 ohm and a capacitance Both
of 20 pf./ft. (or lower) Pins TB9
TB7
JP4 On
JP 2 & 3 Off
12
Red 485 cable shield only
2 N-485 A+
Black
Note: The Communications 3 N-485 B –
Type Selection Jumper JP1
must be set to the RS-485
position 2 and 3.
Panel must be
earth grounded.
earth

N-1000-III/IV

Figure 6-14. 485 Multi-drop Connection with Shielded Cable. A 485 communication
loop with a PCI at the end of the line.
Section 6: Wiring Requirements N-1000-III/IV 6-17

Figure 6-15. 485 Multi-drop Connection with N485DRLA. The N-485-DRLA Digital
Redundant Loop Adapter provides an alternate communications route in the event that wiring is
cut or a short circuit. Also, the signal is amplified at each node, allowing longer wiring distances. A
minimum of three DRLAs are required.
6-18 N-1000-III/IV Section 6: Wiring Requirements

6-7: Cable Specifications

Application NCI Part No. AWG Description Max. Dist. Imp. Cap.
CPU to C-100-A1 CBL-2 N/A 9-25 pin adapter 6' (1.8 m)

C-100-A1 to controller, NC1821-GR 18 twisted pair, shielded 2000' (610 m)

controller to controller,
controller to C-100-A1

N-485 connections NC2021-GY-A N/A twisted pair, shielded 4000' (1200 m) 120 Ω 20pf/ft
or NCP2021-WH-A N/A 2 conductor

N-1000-II to AEP-3 5' (1.1 m)

CR-1, TR-1, CI-1, KR-1 NC1861-BL 18 6 conductor shielded 500' (152 m)

Wiegand card readers

NR-1 magstripe reader NC1861-BL 18 6 conductor shielded 500' (152 m)

PR-1-280 Cotag reader:

280 read head to SZC NC1861-BL 18 6 conductor shielded 300' (91 m)
SZC to N-1000-II NC1861-BL 18 6 conductor shielded 500' (152 m)

PR-2 Hughes reader:

scanner to reader NC1861-BL 18 6 conductor shielded 30' (9 m)
reader to N-1000-II NC1861-BL 18 6 conductor shielded 500' (152 m)

PR-3, PR-5 Indala readers:

A-3/A-5 read head to RE-2
NC18121-YL 18 12 conductor shielded 75' (23 m)
RE-2 to N-1000-II NC1861-BL 18 6 conductor shielded 500' (152 m)

PR-20 , PR-22
Indala readers:
A-20/A-22 read head
to RE-2 NC18121-YL 18 12 conductor shielded 75' (23 m)
RE-2 to N-1000-II NC1861-BL 18 6 conductor shielded 500' (152 m)

PR-10, PR-12 Indala

readers: NC1861-BL 18 6 conductor shielded 500' (152 m)

HG-3 hand geometry

reader: NC1861-BL 18 6 conductor shielded 500' (152 m)

11 conductor keypad NC18121-YL 18 12 conductor shielded 500' (152 m)

5 conductor keypad NC1861-BL 18 6 conductor shielded 500' (152 m)

Alarm input points NC1821-GR 18 twisted pair, shielded 2000' (610 m)

or NC 2221-BR 22

Relay outputs NC 1821-GR 18 twisted pair, shielded 2000' (610 m)

or NC 2221-BR 22 2 conductor

Note: for Plenum rated cable just add a “P” to Northern’s part number prefix
Section 6: Wiring Requirements N-1000-III/IV 6-19

6-8: NCI Cable Part Numbers

Part Number Description Application Length

NC1821-GR 18 AWG/2 conductor panel/communication cable 1,000'

NC2021-GY-A 24 AWG/2 conductor RS-485 panel/ 1,000'
communication cable
120 ohm impedance,
20 pf/ft capacitance
NC1841-GY 18 AWG/4 conductor reader cable 1,000'
NC1861-BL-500 18 AWG/6 conductor reader cable 500'
NC1861-BL 18 AWG/6 conductor reader cable 1,000'

NC18121-YL-500 18 AWG/12 conductor keypad cable 500'

NC18121-YL 18 AWG/12 conductor keypad cable 1,000'
NCNET-1 50 ohm network cable 1,000'
NC2221-BR 22 AWG/2 conductor alarm cable 1,000'
NC1821-OR 18 AWG/2 conductor power/door cable 1,000'

NCC59206-BK RG-59 video cable 1,000'

NCP1821-GR 18 AWG/2 conductor Plenum panel/communication cable 1,000'
NCP2021-WH-A 24 AWG/2 conductor Plenum RS-485 communication cable 1,000'
120 ohm impedance,
20 pf/ft capacitance
NCP1841-GY 18 AWG/4 conductor Plenum reader cable 1,000'

NCP1861-BL-500 18 AWG/6 conductor Plenum reader cable 500'

NCP1861-BL 18AWG/6 conductor Plenum reader cable 1,000'
NCP18121-YL 18 AWG/12 conductor Plenum keypad cable 1,000'
NCP18121-YL-500 18 AWG/12 conductor Plenum keypad cable 500'

NCPNET-1 50 ohm Plenum network cable 1,000'

NCP2221-BR 22 AWG/2 conductor Plenum alarm point cable 1,000'
NCP1821-OR 8 AWG/2 conductor Plenum power/door cable 1,000'
6-20 N-1000-III/IV Section 6: Wiring Requirements

6-9: Configurations for RS-232 Serial Communication Ports

PC’s, DigiBoard or WIN-EXP-8 or 16 connected to a MODEM or a C -100 (C setting)

WIN-EXP-8
PC/Digiboard DTE WIN-EXP-8 or 16
WIN-EXP-8 Modem DCE C -100 (C)
DB 25 male DB 25 male DB 25 female DB 25 female
1 Shld — 1 Shld — 1 Shld — 1 n/c
2 TxD output 2 TxD output 2 TxD input 2 TxD input
3 RxD input 3 RxD input 3 RxD output 3 RxD output
4 RTS output 4 RTS output 4 RTS input 4 RTS n/a
5 CTS input 5 n/c 5 CTS output 5 n/c
6 DSR input 6 DSR to 20 6 DSR output 6 n/c
7 GND common 7 GND common 7 GND common 7 GND common
8 DCD input 8 DCD input 8 DCD output 8 n/c
20 DTR output 20 DTR to 6 20 DTR input 20 n/c
22 RI input 22 n/c 22 RI output 22 n/c

PC’s or WIN-EXP-8 or 16 connected to a 485-PCI-2 or EXP (SW1-1 & SW2-1 closed

WIN-EXP-8
& SW1-2 and SW2-2 open)

PC DTE WIN-EXP DTE 485-PCI-2 PC -EXP/CCTV

PC-EXP/CCTV
DB 9 male DB 9 male DB 9 female DB 9 female
1 DCD input 1 DCD input 1 n/c 1 n/c
2 RxD input 2 RxD input 2 RxD output 2 RxD output
3 TxD output 3 TxD output 3 TxD input 3 TxD input
4 DTR output 4 DTR to 6 4 DTR to 6 4 n/c
5 GND common 5 GND common 5 GND common 5 GND common
6 DSR input 6 DSR to 4 6 DSR to 4 6 n/c
7 RTS output 7 RTS output 7 RTS to 8 7 n/c
8 CTS input 8 n/c 8 CTS to 7 8 n/c
9 RI input 9 n/c 9 n/c 9 n/c

C -100 (M setting) or a 485-HUB -2

485-HUB-2 connected to a MODEM DB9/25 Adapter
C -100 (M) 485 HUB 485 MODEM DCE DB9/25 ADAPTER
DB 9 male DB 9 male DB 9 female DB9 DB 25
1 N/C 1 n/c 1 Shld — 1 DCD 8
2 TxD output 2 TxD output 2 TxD input 2 RxD 3
3 RxD input 3 RxD input 3 RxD output 3 TxD 2
4 RTS n/a 4 RTS to 5 4 RTS input 4 DTR 20
5 CTS 5 CTS to 4 5 CTS output 5 GND 7
6 DSR 6 DSR to 20 6 DSR output 6 DSR 6
7 GND common 7 GND common 7 GND common 7 RTS 4
8 n/c 8 n/c 8 DCD output 8 CTS 5
20 n/c 20 DTR to 6 20 DTR input 9 RI 22
22 n/c 22 n/c 22 RI output

General rules of thumb:

• Inputs are connected to outputs
• Two outputs are never connected together
• The hardware handshaking lines should be ignored in software (if possible)
• For connecting 2 DB25 DTEs together cross pins 2 & 3, 4 & 5, 8 & 20, and connect 6 to 20
• For connecting two DB9 DTEs together cross pins 2 & 3, 1 & 4, 7 & 8, and connect 4 to 6
• Keep cables away from electrical noise sources and less than 50 feet long
• Use shielded cable and connect all of the units to the same earth ground point
Section 7: Locks and Suppression N-1000-III/IV 7–1

Section 7: Locks and Suppression

An S-4 Suppressor Kit must be installed with every electrical switching device run
through a relay contact on the N-1000-III/IV. The Suppressor Kit protects the
N1000-III/IV from the power generated by the collapsing magnetic field of an
electrical load device.

The S-4 Suppressor Kit consists of two identical pieces. Each piece contains a
resistor, a capacitor and tranzorb network. These parts are encapsulated in a
rubber-like insulating material. One piece is installed across the relay contacts
without regard to polarity. The second is installed within 18 inches (457 mm) of
the electrical load locking device, without regard to polarity. (See Figure 7-1.)

DO NOT run the panel wires or the lock power wires in the same cable/conduit as
the reader/communication line cables. The lock wiring should be at least 12 inches
away from the data lines, or it should have a separate conduit.

DO NOT power door locks with the same power supply used for the N-1000-III/IV
or card readers.

Figure 7-1. S-4 Suppressor Kit Installation.

7–2 N-1000-III/IV Section 7: Locks and Suppression
Section 8: Grounding N-1000-III/IV 8–1

Section 8: Grounding
It is important to ground all N-1000-III/IV control panels properly. Each panel in
the communication loop should be individually grounded.

In some locations, the individual earth ground is not adequate and a separate
12-14 gauge Common Ground wire should be run along with the communication
loop wire. Ground this wire at one location for the entire system. The 18 gauge or
larger cable must be connected from the panel ground point directly to earth
ground. The grounding point is shown in Figure 8-1.

Note: The X-4 transformer’s earth ground (TB9–1, refer to Section 4-7) may be
used if an unsuitable earth ground exists. The transformer’s 3rd ground prong must
be plugged into the outlet.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
S-4 SUPPRESSION 8
9
REQUIRED ACROSS 10 Lock Solenoid
EVERY ACTIVE RELAY 11
12
AND ELECTRICAL
DEVICE (CONNECT
WITHIN 18 INCHES).

Panel must be
earth grounded.

Status
LED Northern Computers, Inc.

Reader 4

Shield
GND
To N-1000
+5v
DØ
D1
LED

Shield
GND
+5v
DØ
D1
LED
Reader 3
LED D1 DØ +5v GND Shield LED D1 DØ +5v GND Shield

Reader 1 Reader 2

Grounding Point
Earth Ground

Figure 8-1. Access Control System with Grounding Point.

NOTE: The X-4 transformer’s earth ground (TB9–1, see Section 4-7) may be used if an unsuitable
earth ground exists. The 3rd ground prong must be plugged into the outlet.
Use one or the other, DO NOT USE BOTH TB9-1 and the “local” chassis ground.
The chassis earth ground is preferred.
 8–2 N-1000-III/IV N-1000-III/IV Section 8: Grounding

Use one or the other, DO NOT USE BOTH TB9-1 and the “local” chassis ground.
The chassis earth ground is preferred.

In installations where there is a significant amount of electrical noise, shields

should be grounded outside of the panel.

The access control system should use a consolidated earth ground, in which the
power line, telephone and access control system ground rods are bonded together.
A consolidated earth ground eliminates the problem of step voltage blowout, in
which measurable voltage potential exists between earth ground rods, resulting in
a current flow path and damage to the access control system during a lightning
strike.

Ground wire runs should be as short and straight as possible. Avoid sharp turns and
use a minimum radius of eight inches (203 mm) for bends. Ground wires should be
run separate from other wires and be routed toward the earth. Do not run ground
wires parallel to metal without proper bonding to the metal. Use of eight foot
(2.4 m) copper clad ground rods is recommended. Consolidated earth ground
configuration is shown in figure 8-2.

Access Control System

Earth Ground

Telephone Power Line

Earth Ground Earth Ground

Figure 8-2 Access Control System with Consolidated Earth Ground.

Section 9: Power N-1000-III/IV 9–1

Section 9: Power
The N-1000-III/IV requires a 16.5 VAC, 50 VA, 60 HZ or a 12 VDC linear (2 Amp
continuous) primary power supply. If using an AC power source as primary power
supply, connect the primary power supply to TB9 positions 4 and 5, without regard
to polarity. If using a DC power source as primary power, connect the primary
power supply to TB9 positions 2 and 3, noting polarity. Use one or the other for
primary power supply, not both. N-1000-III/IV AC power terminals are shown in
figure 9-1.

Upon loss of primary power, the control panel is powered from the 12 VDC
(4 amp/hour) backup battery, if present, for up to four hours of full operation.
Alarm point #19 goes into alarm state upon primary power loss. Battery wires with
fast-on connectors are soldered to the N-1000-III/IV panel. Use these to connect
the 12 VDC battery to the panel, with regard to polarity (Figure 9-1).

Figure 9-1 AC, Optional External DC and Backup Power Connections.

 9–2 N-1000-III/IV Section 9: Power

For backup function with 12 VDC power, select a 12 VDC power supply with
battery backup capability and/or use the standard 12 VDC backup battery provided
with the control panel. If the external power supply has a relay contact output
which indicates a power failure, then it should be wired to TB9–10 and TB9–11.
Jumper JP6 (Power Fail Signal) must be moved to Position 1 and 2 in order to
enable the external input.

Upon loss of backup battery power, the control panel ceases operation, but retains
database/transaction buffer memory for up to 7 days.

Power-up Sequence for the N-1000-III/IV:

Step 1: Set DIP-switch and verify jumper settings.
Step 2: Make primary power supply connections.
Step 3: Make backup battery connections.

Power-down Sequence for the N-1000-III/IV:

Step 1: Remove backup battery connections.
Step 2: Remove primary power supply connections.
Appendix A: Quick Reference Guide N-1000-III/IV A–1

Appendix A: Programming Quick Reference Guide

Preface
The following Programming Guide applies to the N-1000-II and the N-1000-III/IV
panels. The text indicates where there are differences between the N-1000-II
and the N-1000-III/IV. These panels can be programmed using Northern’s
access control software installed on a PC. Information on time zones, areas, panel
variables and access levels can be managed automatically using this software.

These operations can also be performed via terminal or printer/programmer. This

Programming Guide provides basic code format information necessary to program
the N-1000-II and N-1000-III/IV control panels. For complete
explanations and examples, contact the factory.

Note: If the N-1000-II or the N-1000-III/IV is to be used in an existing

N-1000-II system, the N-1000-II must be at least version 7.0 panel firmware.

Notation Conventions
The following notation conventions are used:
bold Literal elements of a command that must be entered exactly as
shown.
italic Variables that must be defined by the user. Descriptions of these
variables follow this section
_ (underscore) A space
<CR> The ENTER key (Carriage Return)
[] Brackets surround optional command elements.
{} Braces surround two or more choices
| A vertical bar separates individual choices within the braces:
{choice 1 | choice 2 | choice 3}. The user must select only one
of the choices.

Invalid Code Error Messages

Error Message Violation
AP Anti-passback violation.
EX Code expired (Limited Use or Visitor status)
NF Code not found (programmed) in memory for the
selected card reader or keypad.
TR Trace message (enabled with the C Sub-command 1/T
option). Access is allowed.
 A–2 N-1000-III/IV Appendix A: Quick Reference Guide

TZ Time Zone violation.

PN PIN number violation.
SC Site Code violation.

User Defined PParameter

arameter Variables
Variables
Parameter User Response
code card number or keycode (1–65535)* OR card number or
keycode range. In a card number or keycode range,
specify the first and last codes in the range, separated by
a hyphen (-).
code1 first code in a range (1–65535)*
code2 last code in a range (1–65535)*
cc the number of characters to use in the access code
number (F Command, Sub-Command 5)
dev device number, as shown below:
(N-1000-II) (N-1000-III/IV)
1=card reader 1 1=card reader 1
2=card reader 2 2=card reader 2
3=keypad 1 3=card reader 3
4=keypad 2 4=card reader 4
5=keypad 1
6=keypad 2
day(s) day of week, as shown below:
1=Monday
2=Tuesday
3=Wednesday
4=Thursday
5=Friday
6=Saturday
7=Sunday
0=Holiday notation (all holidays)
dd day of month (1–31)
deb debounce time (1–255) in seconds
desc descriptive name up to 12 characters

* Value range
With the OL Option it is a 10 digit number where the value range of the
1st 5 digits is 1-65535; and the 2nd 5 digits is 1-65535
With the OJ Option it is an 11 digit number where the value range of the 1st 4
digits is 1-4095; and the next 7 digits is 1-1,048,575
With the Y Option it is a 16 digit number with a range of 1- 9,999,999,999,999,999
Appendix A: Quick Reference Guide N-1000-III/IV A–3

Parameter User Response

durA duration of time as shown below:
{S_sec | M_min | H_hr} where
sec= seconds (1–63)
min= minutes (1–63)
hr= hours (1–63)
dr1 relay that is pulsed when a duress status is received from
Reader 1
dr2 relay that is pulsed when a duress status is received from
Reader 2
errors error count (0–255)
fsn format slot number (1–8)
format format command parameters for a specific card reader
and/or cards (see F command)
group group number (1–32)
h1 start time zone: hours (00–23)
h2 end time zone: hours (00–23)
hol holiday number (1–32)
input input number (1–16) are hardwire Panel/System alarms
(N-1000-II) (N-1000-III/IV)
17 com status 20 mA 17 com status 485–20 mA
18 aux status 232 port 18 aux status 232 port
19 primary power
20 tamper
21 input ground fault status
22 low power supply
23 external 5 volt short
99 reset
i/o This symbol actually stands for { I_#,O_#,G_# } and
indicates that you must choose one Input, Output, or
Group. Refer to individual parameter for details.
limit maximum use limit
m1 start time zone: minutes (00–59)
m2 end time zone: minutes (00–59)
mm month number (1–12)
nh card numb mode time (1-65535 units) where each unit
equals 15 seconds. And where once a valid card is read,
it will not read on any other reader connected to this
panel. Card numb duration is cleared at midnight (00:00)
nn a two digit number between 16 and 64 that indicates the
number of characters to skip after the beginning of the
access code number
 A–4 N-1000-III/IV Appendix A: Quick Reference Guide

Parameter User Response

output output number
(N-1000-II)
N-1000 (1–4, 13, 14)
N-1000-X (1–8, 13, 14)
1st AEP-3 (17–24) 13 = rdr 1 LED
2nd AEP-3 (25–32) 14 = rdr 2 LED
(N-1000-III/IV)
N-1000 (1–4, 11, 12, 13, 14) 11 = rdr 1 LED
N-1000-X (1–8, 11, 12, 13, 14) 12 = rdr 2 LED
1st AEP-3 (17–24) 13 = rdr 3 LED
2nd AEP-3 (25–32) 14 = rdr 4 LED

pn panel number (0–63); Ø=global command

relock component to relock as shown below:
{I_input | O_output | G_group} See input, output, and
group.
shunt time shunt time as shown below:
{S_sec | M_min | H_hr} where
sec= seconds (1–63)
min= minutes (1–63)
hr= hours (1–63)
sss card site code(s) (0–65535)
tz time zone number (0–63)
tz link time zone link number
# delay count 1–255 (255 = 6 seconds delay)
zgn input group number 1–16

Error Codes
C? Command Structure Error
F? Database Full Error
R? Range Error
S? Syntax Error
T? Timeout Error
U? Unable to Complete Error
Appendix A: Quick Reference Guide N-1000-III/IV A–5

Programming Order
The following command list serves as a general guideline for the chronological
order of programming.
Command General Purpose
I Clear panel memory
I Initialize panel
T Set time
D Set date
F Set format commands
N Assign descriptive names
L Define time zones
H Set holidays
G Define groups
P Set interlocks
V Assign input/output/group information
O Assign input/output/group information
C Add codes (cards/keycodes)
M Set buffer/print options
E Eliminates pin/invalid attempt counting
A Assigns reader to pulse output/input/groups
W Defines alarm input type (NO, NC, & supervision)
Z Creates groups of Inputs (zones)

Commands
The following commands are listed in alphabetical order

A Command

Sub- Command 1
Sub-Command
Function: Assign reading devices (card readers/keypads) to activate specified
input points, output points and groups.
Syntax: _A=pn_dev_i/o_<CR>
Example: _A=1_2_I_5
A valid code use at Card Reader 2 (Device 2) on Panel 1 shunts Input 5
for the duration of the input’s set shunt time.
A–6 N-1000-III/IV Appendix A: Quick Reference Guide

Sub- Command 2
Sub-Command
Function: Set the device from which a PIN is expected for a given card reader.
Eliminates required PIN use at specified card reader.
Syntax: _A=pn_dev_D_Ø_dev<CR> (first dev = card reader,
second dev = keypad)
Example: _A=1_2_D_Ø
A PIN is not required for access at Card Reader 2 (Device 2) on Panel 1.
(This is the most common use of this command.)

C Command

Sub- Command 1
Sub-Command
Function: Add a single or multiple codes to memory with special options.
Syntax: _C=pn_code_tz_dev [_i/o][_A][_K][_L_#][_P_#][_T][_N_desc]<CR>
User
options: A: Set Anti-passback feature to “IN” (card added with “IN” status.)
(NOTE: the default status of cards is “Unused”)
K: No PIN required
L_#: Limited code use
P: Personal Identification Number (PIN)
T: Trace code
N: Name (must not be used with access control software)
Example: _C=1_594_1_1_2_A_P_12345
Card number 594 is valid with PIN 12345 during Time Zone 1 at both
card reader/keypad 1 and card reader/keypad 2 (devices 1 and 2) on
panel 1.

Sub- Command 2
Sub-Command
Function: Allow cards to have different time zones per reader or keypad on a
single panel. Panel must be initialized with I Command, Z_Ø option.
Syntax:
N-1000-II _C=pn_card#_tz1_tz2_{dev1/dev3}_{dev2/dev4}<CR>
or
N-1000-III/IV _C=pn_card#_tz1_tz2_tz3_tz4_{dev1/dev5}_{dev2/dev6}_{dev3}_{dev4}<CR>

Example: _C=1_750_1_3_1_2
Card number 750 is valid at panel during Time Zone 1 on Reader 1 and
Time Zone 3 on Reader 2.
Appendix A: Quick Reference Guide N-1000-III/IV A–7

Sub- Command 3
Sub-Command
Function: Deletes single or multiple code(s) from memory.
Syntax: _C=pn_code<CR> or _C=pn_code1-code2_Ø<CR>
Example: _C=1_25Ø-299_Ø
Codes 250-299 are deleted from memory in panel 1.

Sub- Command 4
Sub-Command
Function: Generate code database reports based on user-selected parameters.
Syntax: _C=pn_{L_limit | N | R | U | Z_tz} [_code]<CR>
User
options:
L: Limited Use/Visitor status specification
N: IN status
R: Full report
U: OUT status
Z: time zone specification
Example: _C=1_L_3_1ØØØ-12ØØ
The returned report includes only those codes from 1000 to 1200 with
three or fewer uses remaining in Panel 1.

Sub- Command 5
Sub-Command
Function: Manually set anti-passback IN/OUT code status.
Syntax: _C=pn_{I | O}_card #<CR>

User
options:
I: Set IN status
O: Set OUT status
Example: Reset code
Cardholder 750 enters the building in the morning via the In reader (on
Panel 1, Device 1) and exits without using the Out reader (Panel 1,
Device 2) in the evening. The following morning, the cardholder is
denied access at the In reader (anti-passback violation).
The system operator enters the following command to set the status of
Card 750 to OUT:_C=1_O_75Ø
Card 750 is then allowed entry at the In reader.
A–8 N-1000-III/IV Appendix A: Quick Reference Guide

Sub- Command 6
Sub-Command
Function: Allow information in a split time zone card record to be modified
without overwriting the whole command.
Syntax: _C=pn_T_card#_tz_tz_dev <CR>*
_C=pn_C_card#_DeviceList<CR>
User
Options: T: Reset time zones
C: Delete devices from the card without removing it from the panel
Example: _C=1_T_750_3_5_1
Card 750 already exists in panel but is valid during Time Zones 1 & 6.
Now it changes Card 750 to be valid during Time Zone 3 and 5 at device
1.
Example: _C=1_C_22939_3_4
Card 22939 had access to devices 1 through 4 at panel 1. Card 22939
now only has access at devices 1 and 2 at Panel 1.

*If Ø is entered for the 1st or 2nd Time Zone (or both) it will not overwrite the
existing Time Zone. If a device is listed it will be added to the existing device list.

Sub- Command 7
Sub-Command
Function: Immediately set the status of all cards to “Out.” Used with panels pro-
grammed for Anti-passback.
Syntax: _C=pn_F<CR>
Example: _C=1_F<CR>
All cards in Panel 1 are set to “Out” status.

D Command
Function: Set control panel date.
Syntax: _D=pn_mm/dd_day <CR>
Example: _D=Ø_2/6_3
The date is set for Wednesday, February 6 in all panels.
Leap Year
Syntax: _D=pn_2/29_Day of week 1-7
Syntax: _D=pn_mm/dd_dow_[yyyy]<CR>
Note: The date command has the option of adding a four digit year after the
day of the week. If no year is specified, the panel will assume it is not a
leap year, and February 29th will be skipped.
Appendix A: Quick Reference Guide N-1000-III/IV A–9

E Command

Sub- Command 1
Sub-Command
Function: Establish the time zones for required use of PINs at specified panels.
(Note: Panel must also be initialized with the P option.)

Syntax: _E=pn_P_tz <CR>

Example: _E=1_P_2
During Time Zone 2, a valid card/PIN combination is required for access
in Panel 1. Outside of Time Zone 2, only a valid card is required for
access.

Sub- Command 2
Sub-Command
Function: Pulse input point, output point or group, based on a selected number of
consecutive invalid code uses.
Syntax: _E=pn_C_errors_[R_{device #}]{I_input | O_output | G_group}
<CR>
Example: _E=1_C_3_R_3_O_3<CR>
Upon three consecutive invalid code uses at Device 3, on Panel 1,
Output 3 is pulsed.
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F Command

Sub- Command 1
Sub-Command
Function: Sets the method of interpreting card read data for Wiegand type cards.
Syntax: _F=pn_fsn_format<CR>
User
options: CR-1 Wiegand Card Swipe Reader: _F=pn_1_26_S_1_D_1_B1_B2_B3_B4
CI-1 Wiegand Card Insert Reader: _F=pn_1_26_I_S_1_D_1_B1_B2_B3_B4
NR-1 Magstripe Swipe Reader: _F=pn_fsn_32_S_Ø_D_Ø_B1_B2_B3_B4
PR-1-280 Cotag Proximity Reader: _F=pn_fsn_32_S_Ø_D_Ø_B1_B2_B3_B4
PR-2 Hughes/IDI Proximity Reader: _F=pn_fsn_34_S_1_D_1_B1_B2_B3_B4
HG-1 Hand Geometry Reader: _F=pn_fsn_32_S_Ø_D_Ø_B1_B2_B3_B4
5-Conductor Keypad: _F=pn_fsn_32_S_Ø_D_Ø_B1_B2_B3_B4
Dorado Magstripe Cards: _F=pn_fsn_34_S_1_D_Ø_B1_B2_B3_B4
Sielox Wiegand Cards: _F=pn_fsn_34_S_1_D_1_B1_B2_B3_B4
Sielox Proximity Cards: _F=pn_fsn_32_S_Ø_D_Ø_B1_B2_B3_B4
NCS 25-Bit Cards: _F=pn_fsn_25_S_1_D_1_B1_B4_B2_B3
NCS 29-Bit Cards: _F=pn_fsn_29_S_1_D_1_B1_B4_B2_B3
Kidde Cards: _F=pn_fsn_31_S_1_BØ_B2_B3_B4
Continental 36-Bit Cards: _F=pn_fsn_36_S_3_D_2_B1_B2_B3_B4
Continental 37-Bit Cards: _F=pn_fsn_37_S_3_D_2_B1_B2_B3_B4

Example: _F=1_2_32_S_O_D_Ø_B1_B2_B3_B4
The format command entered (as format #2) enables use of Cotag
Proximity Readers in Panel 1.
Appendix A: Quick Reference Guide N-1000-III/IV A–11

Sub- Command 2
Sub-Command
Function: Sets the format for use with ABA encoded cards—12 digits are used
with PC-PAK and WIN-PAK.
Syntax: _F=pn_M[_R]_positions 1–12<CR>
User
option R: Allows debugging of raw card number information.
Example: _F=1_M_Ø_Ø_Ø_Ø_Ø_Ø_1_2_3_4_5_6<CR>
The number indicates the digit number from the card. The position of
the number in the format indicates where the digit will appear in the
final mapped card number. A zero in the format will cause a zero to
appear at that point in the final card read.
Note: User Option R can be used as shown here when adding to
existing information or with position specified as a separate command.

Sub- Command 3
Sub-Command
Function: Set the format for 35 bit cards used with the I Command, OJ Option.
Syntax: _F=pn4_35_S_1_D_2_B1_B2_B3_B4<CR>

Sub- Command 4
Sub-Command
Function: Set the format for use with 29 bit format cards (TI/Silicon Systems)
with the I Command, OL Option.
Syntax: _F=pn_fsn_29_S_1_1_B0_B4_B2_B3<CR>

Sub- Command 5
Sub-Command
Function: Sets the format to support Track 1 Readers, for use with the
M400-NORT1 reader.
T: Track 1 reader.
Syntax: _F=pn_M_T_nn_cc<CR>
A–12 N-1000-III/IV Appendix A: Quick Reference Guide

G Command
Function: Define output point groups.
Syntax: _G=pn[_Z_input]_group_outputs[_W_wgroup]<CR>
Example: _G=1_1_5_6_7_8
Group 1 is defined as outputs 5, 6, 7 and 8 in Panel 1.
User
options: W: Warning group
Z: Special output groups
Note: All warning groups must be on the N-1000 panel NOT the AEP-3 board.
Syntax: _G=pn_group_W_wgroup__Outputs<CR>
Example: _G=1_1_W_2_1_1_2<CR>
Creates Group 1 on Panel 1. Group 1 has relays 1 and 2 and uses Group
2 as a warning group. (Group 2 must be created and given a pulse
time.)
Syntax: _G=pn_Z_input_group_outputs<CR>
(When the group is used singly the input number functions only to
signify that the group is Special and will follow the rules below. In the
case where only one group is used this should be Ø in order to prevent
action being transferred to the next group);
The single Special Group has one main function: It will not go on during
its time zone unless a card is swiped to turn it on. But it will go off
automatically at the end of its time zone in the normal manner. This
means, for example, if your front door is on a time zone and there is a
snow storm preventing personnel from getting to the office, the door
will not unlock.
Example: _G=pn_Z_Ø_2_3_4<CR>
Group 2 containing relays 3 and 4 is established. A time zone can then
be attached to Group 2 via the V Command. When the time zone
begins, nothing happens. When a card valid for Group 2 is used,
relays 3 and 4 go on. Subsequent reads during the time zone toggle
relays 3 and 4 off or on. If they are on when the time zone ends, they go
off.
Appendix A: Quick Reference Guide N-1000-III/IV A–13

H Command
Function: Set holiday dates.
Syntax: _H=pn_hol_mm/dd<CR>
Deleting Holidays:
To delete an existing holiday database entry, enter the H Command for
the desired holiday number WITHOUT the month (mm) and day (dd)
parameters.
Example: _H=Ø_1_12/25
Holiday 1 is set as December 25 in all panels.

I Command
Function: Initialize the control panel, enabling features and programming options
for future use and set panel site code(s).
Syntax: _I=pn[_sss][_A][_B][_E][_F][_G][_H_nh][_K][_I][_L][_M][_N]
[_OA]{_OD_dr1|_dr2}[_OJ][_OL][_ON][{_OP_19_S|_OP_Ø}][_P][_R]
[_S][_U][_V][_Y][_Z_Ø] [_Z_tzn]<CR>

User
options: A: Anti-passback
B: Continuous code reads (busy)
E: Free egress
F: Forgiveness (with anti-passback)
G: Groups
H: Numb mode "nh" is unit of 15 seconds
K: Keypads
I: In/Out command sent from panel
L: Limited Use Cards
M: Card Reader LED function reversed
N: Names
OA: Alarms are reported when coming out of time zone shunt
OD: Duress option (N-1000-II only) requires card/keypad configura-
tion. PIN numbers entered where the last digit is off by 1 (+/-)
will cause "dr1" duress relay for Reader 1 or "dr2" duress relay
for Reader 2 to pulse (can be same duress relay). For example,
if the normal PIN number is 12345, entering number 12346 or
12344 will create a duress condition.
OJ: Format for 35 bit card numbers, the first 12 bits (after the
starter bits) are interpreted as the site code and the next 20 as
A–14 N-1000-III/IV Appendix A: Quick Reference Guide

the card number, followed by 1 stop bit. The resulting site code
and card number are concantenated to form one card number,
which is sent to the head end software as a 12-digit number.
NOTE: A special format is requires. Refer to F Command,
Sub-Command 3.
Application Note: For simplicity of system management, it is
recommended that you set the site code value to Ø when the
OJ Option is used.
OL: Create Wiegand card numbers by concantenating site code with
card number. The result is transmitted as a 12 digit number.
ON: Normals are reported when coming out of time zone shunt
OP: Switches the Power Fail Input from Input Point 8 to Input Point
19 (_OP_19 _S) or from Input Point 19 to Input Point 8
(_OP_Ø). NOTE: Redirecting the Power Fail to Input 19 reclaims
Input 8 as a normal input on the AEP-5 board only. However, this
change will disable the AEP-5 Board Present/Functioning alarm.
P: Personal identification numbers (PIN)
R: Restart
S: Supervisory Board (Not for use with N-1000-III/IV)
U: The number of cards panel should set itself for
V: Visitor cards
Y: Long format ABA cards
Z_Ø: Split time zone
Z_tzn: All cards with time zone numbers higher than the number
indicated will use the next higher time zone at Reader 2. At
Reader 1 they will use the time zone attached to the card num-
ber.

Global Specification
Control panels MUST be initialized on an individual basis. The global specification
(pn=Ø) is NOT allowed with the I command.

L Command
Function: Define time zones.
Syntax: _L=pn_tz_h1:m1-h2:m2_days [tz link]<CR>
Comment: Time zone definition consists of a reference number, start time, end
time, day(s) of week specification and optional link number. The end
period of a time zone goes until the last second of the last minute (e.g.,
8:00-17:00–at 17:01 the door is locked).
A time zone definition alone causes no action. Time zones must be
assigned to cards/keycodes, input points or output points to cause
action.
Appendix A: Quick Reference Guide N-1000-III/IV A–15

Example: _L=Ø_1_ØØ:ØØ-23:59_1_2_3_4_5_6_7_Ø
Desired time zone: 24 hours every day, including holidays.

M Command

Sub- Command 1
Sub-Command
Function: Sets control panel buffer/print options.
Syntax: _M=pn[_P][_D][_L][_V][_X][_F][_R]<CR>
User
options: P: The panel buffers all activity.
D: The panel does not buffer or print valid code activity
L: The panel buffers and prints all activity
V: The panel buffers only valid code activity and prints invalid codes
and alarm input point activity.
X: The panel buffers all activity and prints invalid codes and alarm
input point activity
F: The panel “dumps” the buffer when it is within 100 transactions of
capacity
R: The buffer is dumped, all buffer/transmit options are cleared
Example: _M=1_P
Panel 1 buffers all activity and transmits no activity.

Sub- Command 2
Sub-Command
Function: Set control panel anti-passback and “print names” mode of operation.
Syntax: _M=pn_{A | N | B | E | K | G}<CR>
User
options: A: Enable anti-passback
N: Disable anti-passback
B: Disable names
E: Print names
Example: _M=1_N
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Panel 1 is operating in the anti-passback mode.

Result: Panel 1 is taken out of the anti-passback mode.

Sub- Command 3
Sub-Command
Function: Disables global “OK” message.
Syntax: _M=Ø_K <CR>

Sub- Command #4
Sub-Command
Function: Time delay between transmissions.
Syntax: _M=pn_# delay count<CR>
Default: delay count = 1
Maximum = 255 at 6 seconds between transactions.

N Command

Sub- Command 1
Sub-Command
Function: Assigns 12 character descriptive names to codes (cards and keycodes).
Syntax: _N=pn_C_code_desc <CR>
Example: _N=1_C_8562_JONES,_MIKE
Code 8562 is assigned the name JONES, MIKE in Panel 1.

Sub- Command 2
Sub-Command
Function: Assigns 12 character descriptive names to control panels, card readers
and keypads.
Syntax: _N=pn_R_dev_desc <CR>
Example: _N=1_R_Ø_LOBBY_PANEL
Control Panel 1 is assigned the name “LOBBY PANEL”
Example: _N=1_R_6_BACK_KEYPAD
Keypad 2 (N-1000-IV) is assigned the name “BACK KEYPAD”

Sub- Command 3
Sub-Command
Function: Assigns 12 character descriptive names to input points, output points
and groups.
Syntax: _N=pn_i /o_desc <CR>
Example: _N=1_I_6_BACK DOOR CT
Assigns the name BACK DOOR CT to Input 6 on Panel 1.
Appendix A: Quick Reference Guide N-1000-III/IV A–17

O Command

Sub- Command 1
Sub-Command
Function: Provides manual control and sets special options for input points, output
points and groups.
Syntax: _O=pn_i /o_{A | C | D | E | I | P | O | T | Z } <CR>
User
options: A: Acknowledge alarm
C: Clear all options
D: De-energize/Unshunt
E: Energize/Shunt
I: Interlock disable
P: Pulse/Shunt (Definable Duration)
O: Keep on
T: Returns a point to its time zone when removed by the O command
with the D or E option.
Z: time zone control disable
Example: Group 3 (outputs 1, 3, 5, 7) in Panel 60 is de-energized and assigned a
12 second pulse time.
Command: _O=6Ø_G_3_P
Result: Group 3 (outputs 1, 3, 5, 7) pulses for 12 seconds.

Sub- Command 2
Sub-Command
Function: Used to control input point groups (Zones) which are created using the
Z Command.
Syntax: _O=pn_Z_zgn_E<CR>
or
_O=pn_Z_zgn_D<D>
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P Command
Function: Sets interlocks between alarm input points and/or output points.
Syntax: _P=pn_i /o1_i /o2_{D|E|F|I|N|P|S}_{D|E|F|I|N|P|S}<CR>
User
options: D: De-energize
E: Energize
F: Follow
I: Invert follow
N: No action
P: Pulse
S: Pulse off
Example: i/o1: Input 5 (motion detector)
i/o2: Output 3 (siren)
Action 1: Energize
Action 2: De-energize
Interlock
command: _P=1_I_5_O_3_E_D
Result: When Input 5 goes into alarm state (motion detector triggered),
Output 3 energizes (sounding the alarm). When Input 5 returns to
normal state, Output 3 de-energizes (turning off the siren).

R Command
Function: Generates control panel database reports which are displayed on the
system monitor and/or printer.
Syntax: _R=pn_{C | G | H | I | O | o | P | p | T | V |Z} <CR>
Report
options: C: Code (card/keycode) database
G: Groups
H: Holiday schedule
I: Initialization parameters
O: Output points
o: Short output points report
P: Input points
p: Short input points report
T: time zones
V: Firmware version
Z: Z Groups
Appendix A: Quick Reference Guide N-1000-III/IV A–19

T Command
Function: Sets control panel time.
Syntax: _T=pn_hh:mm <CR>
Example: _T=Ø_17:45
The time is set to 5:45 P.M. in all panels.

V Command

Sub- Command 1
Sub-Command
Function: Assigns shunt times and time zones to input points WITH special options.
Syntax: _V=pn_I_input_shunt time_tz[_1][_A_durA[_tzA]][_B[_tzB]][_C]
[_D_deb][_K_relock][_S[_tzS]][_X][_N_name][_Y[_tzY]]<CR>
User
options: 1: Disable alarm/normal messages, but transmit trouble messages
A: Acknowledge required
B: Buffered mode activation
C: Clear options
D: Debounce
K: Enable auto-relock
S: Disable alarm/normal messages
X: Reverse alarm/normal states
N: Name input point
Y: Disabling response to interlock by time zone
Example: Alarm Acknowledge message without time zone
Input 5 (motion detector) monitors a secure area. You want the input
to be shunted (de-activated) during Time zone 20 for free access. Input
shunt time is not applicable. You want alarm acknowledge message
activation.
Command: _V=1_I_5_Ø_2Ø_A_1Ø
Result: Input 5 is shunted during Time Zone 20 and is assigned a shunt
time of 0 (not applicable). When Input 5 goes into alarm condition, an
alarm acknowledge message is sent to the system monitor and/or
printer. The message is transmitted every 10 seconds until acknowledged
with the following command: _O=1_I_5_A
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Sub- Command 2
Sub-Command
Function: Assign pulse times and time zones to output points WITH special
options.
Syntax: _V=pn_{O_}output_pulse time_tz[_C][_L][_Y_tzY][_N_name]<CR>
User
options: C: Clear options
L: Latch
N: Name output point
Y: Disabling response to interlock by time zone
Example: _V=1_O_4_8_Ø_N_FRONT_SIREN
Output Point 4 is not time zone controlled and is assigned a pulse time
of eight seconds. The output is assigned the name “FRONT SIREN.”

Sub- Command 3
Sub-Command
Function: Assign pulse times and time zones to groups WITH special options.
Syntax: _V=pn_G_group_pulse time_tz [_Y_tzY]_N_name <CR>
User options:
N: Name group
Y: Time zone control interlock
Example: _V=1_G_5_6_Ø_N_ALL_RELAYS
Group 5 is not time zone controlled and is assigned a pulse time of six
seconds. The group is assigned the name “ALL RELAYS.”

W Command (Used with the N-1000-III/IV only)

Function: Program each input point for either NO/NC and Supervised or
NON-Supervised operation.
Syntax: _W=pn_ input_{SO|SC|NO|NC}<CR>
SO: Supervised normally open (Resistor in parallel with switch);
SC: Supervised normally closed (Resistor in series with switch);
NO: Non-supervised normally open; and
NC: Non-supervised normally closed (default).
If an EOL resistor is put on a point, and it is not set up as a super-
vised point (using one of the commands above), it will report
TROUBLE whenever the resistance is connected. This should serve as
a warning that the point has not been set up.
Example: _W=1_9_SO<CR>
Alarm Input 9 has been programmed as supervised, normally open
on Panel 1.
Appendix A: Quick Reference Guide N-1000-III/IV A–21

Z Command
Function: Creates groups of inputs (Zones). Allows shunting of multiple inputs.
One command can shunt all required points on the panel rather than
one command for each point. Commands are similar to the G command.
Creation: Z=pn_zgn_input_input etc.
zgn: The number of the group being created (up to 16 of these groups
can be created)
input: The input number included in the group.
Control: Through O commands with energize and de-energize such as:
_O=pn_Z_zgn_E<CR>
or
_O=pn_Z_zgn_D<D>

OR’ing of Inputs

If two or more inputs are interlocked to a single output to energize on alarm and
de-energize on normal, both/all inputs must be normal before the interlock will
allow the relay to de-energize.

1. This E (Energize) action will allow situations where, for example, several input
points can be interlocked to one relay which is driving a sounder, visual alert or
digital dialer. When several inputs go into alarm and remain in alarm all at
once, the relay will not be turned off after one of them goes back to normal.
Rather all inputs must go back to normal before the output will be turned off.

2. The above operation is standard. An alternate method, where one input returning
to normal would de-energize the relay, is offered as an option through the
use of a terminal or text command. The command is written with a G designation
in place of the E for energize.

Example: _P=pn_I_input_O_on_G_D<CR>
A–22 N-1000-III/IV Appendix A: Quick Reference Guide

Output Groups by Readers

This feature allows a card to be used to activate one group when it is used at
Reader 1 and a different group if it is used at Reader 2.

1. Initialization must include the E Option and the G designation with a number
following it. The number following the G will tell the panel that groups with a
number higher than this number are to be used in the split method. If the
number is EVEN, the jump described below will be 1. If the number is ODD, the
jump will be 2. The ODD/EVEN distinction is used to distinguish the situation of
regular groups, described here, from that of Paired Special Groups.

2. In setting up the groups and assigning them with access levels, it is necessary to
keep in mind that group numbers higher than the number specified in the I
command will be incremented by 1 when the card is used at Reader 2. (If the
number above was EVEN. If the number above was ODD it will be incremented
by 2.) The original group number will be used at Reader 1.
Example: _I=pn_E_G_4<CR>
_C=pn_444_1_1_2_G_3<CR>
_C=pn_555_1_1_2_G_7<CR>
Card 444 will pulse group 3 on either reader but card 555 will pulse
Group 7 on Reader 1 and Group 8 on Reader 2.
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Appendix B: N-1000-III/IV Compared to N-1000-II

Miscellaneous and Special Items

• Four layer PWB and other improvements provide greater electrical noise
immunity.

• High efficiency switching regulators result in reduced heat generation and

extended backup battery operation.

• The Four Reader Board on the N-1000-IV allows the panel to support a total of
four readers. (See Section 4-3 for details.) This board mounts in the lower right
quadrant of the board, and when it is present all 4 readers attach to it via
its removable terminal strips. The regular reader terminals on the main board
are not used when the Four Reader Board is used. The connector for this board
is P3, located directly above the bottom center of the board. The Four Reader
Board has its own run LED described in the LED section below. It is controlled
by a special, programmable chip, called a PIC chip. The paper label on the PIC
chip indicates a version number similar to the label on the PROM chips on the
main board.

• A Reader Function Test is available on the N-1000-IV. A pair of jumper prongs

located on the Four Reader Board and labeled TEST can be shorted to cause a
function test . It will cause the board to generate a simulated card read from
each of the four readers.

• An improved canister has more knockouts, a larger battery bracket and im-
proved wiring space, since the board is centered in the enclosure. (The old
enclosure can be field retrofitted for the new board.)

• The processor speed of 9.8304 mHz is four times faster than standard
N-1000-II. This increases the speed of internal processing. The communications
output is the same as the N-1000-II panels so they can be used in the same loop.

• An additional Terminal Block (TB9) has been added in the upper left quadrant
of the board. This terminal block has an Earth Ground connection; a battery
plus and minus (in addition to the soldered in battery wires.); AC connections
1 and 2 (there are no spade lugs for AC or battery); the Tamper and External
Power Fail inputs with common terminals; and a place to tie the 485 shield if it
is used.

Memory
• One memory chip is soldered to the panel and a socket is provided for another.
The X boards come with two chips.
B–2 N-1000-III/IV Appendix B: New N-Features

Communication
• There are both RS- 485 and RS-232 communications ports in addition to
the 20 milliamp port. The 485 port is selected by a change of Jumper 1 in lieu
of the 20 milliamp. The RS-232 port can be used in addition to or in lieu of
the other ports.

• The N-485-API-2 components are now on board the N-1000-III/IV panel

eliminating the need for the separate API board. An isolated communications
interface is used which is more immune to poor grounding. The terminals used
are TB7 terminals 2 (+) and 3(-). Back-up of the 485 memory is also provided
by the “super-cap.”

• There is an onboard 9 pin RS-232 connector to allow a direct hookup to the

AUX Port. The components for the AUX Port are on all N-1000-III/IV boards,
and the firmware is programmed to use it. This allows trouble shooting
communication to an individual panel with a computer or terminal while the
panel is still connected to the loop.

Power
• The panel sits in standby mode if there is not enough voltage for reliable
operation upon power up.

• The red primary power fail light flashes rapidly on reset or power-up if the
battery is too low for reliable operation.

• A 16.5 volt AC power source is now required, allowing the charging of a 12 volt
battery for back-up as well as the supply of 12 Volt Reader and PIR egress
power from the N-1000-III/IV.

• A 12 volt output 500 mA is available for powering 12 volt readers or PIR

egress detectors. Connections for this are at TB9 terminals 7 (+) and
8 (Common).

• Connections are provided for optional 12 volt DC at TB9 terminals 2 and 3.

This is a change from the N-1000-II where the 12 volt DC was connected to
the AC terminals.

• Circuitry has been added to detect the drop-out and restoration voltage
conditions when the panel is running from the power to the battery terminals.
The processor is programmed to respond to both conditions. If the voltage on
these terminals drops to its predefined level, the processor shuts the panel
down. When the voltage rises to the predetermined level, the panel returns
to operation. The voltage for drop out is higher (in the 10 Volt range) than it
is for the N-1000-II (in the 9 Volt range).

• Battery Back Up Detector now detects switch-over on an external power

supply (e.g., the PS1-12). In addition to detecting the switch-over from
Primary Power to battery on the panel itself (as the N-1000-II always has) the
new panel can sense if there is a switch over on an outside power source,
such as the PS1-12, without the use of a relay on the outside power source.
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• A special input is provided for wiring from power supplies that have a
primary power fail signal. If this input point is used rather than the internal
sensor described above, it must be selected by means of jumper JP-6.
(1-2 = External and 2-3 = Internal. The default is for the internal sensor.)

• Detection of a primary power failure by either the internal sensor or the

input from the relay on the external supply will generate an Alarm 19 not
Alarm 8. Alarm Point 8 is now available for use as a standard alarm point

• Automatically resetting solid state fuses are used instead of replaceable glass
fuses.

• The Green Low-V OK LED will go off to indicate low 12 Volt battery or
disconnected RAM back-up (JP9).

• A special set of connectors for the AEP-3 Relay Expansion board is provided.
J1 is a connector for the present AEP-3 Board design. J2 is a double
connector and will be used for a future development.

Readers
• The Device Number is sent with the Card Read Transaction Message. The Card
Read Transaction Message table is:

RD#nn_ _ _ _ _[Card Number] etc. = Reader 1 or Keypad 1

RD#nn_ _ X _ _[Card Number] etc. = Reader 2 or Keypad 2

RD#nn_ _ 3 _ _[Card Number] etc. = Reader 3

RD#nn_ _ 4 _ _[Card Number] etc. = Reader 4

• There are screw terminals for the reader cable shield connections. These are
nearer to where the wires come in, eliminating the need to run the shield wire
around the board.

• The default relationships between Readers, Outputs, Inputs and LEDs have
changed. Readers 1 and 2 still activate Relays 1 and 2, but the default inputs for
EGRESS are now 5 and 6 and the outputs for the Reader LEDs are 11 and 12
respectively. Keypads 1 and 2 function in the same manner. (As described
below, the K Option is no longer needed in the initialization string because the
terminals for the Keypads are not shared with inputs.) Readers 3 and 4 fire
relays 3 and 4 and use outputs 13 and 14 for the Reader LEDs. The EGRESS
inputs for these Relays will be 7 and 8.

• Split time zones are allowed, one time zone per reader.

• The terminals on terminal block 8 are used exclusively for 11 wire Keypads.
This makes all regular inputs available even when a keypad is used. The K
option is no longer needed. The P Option must still be entered for use with
PINs. The wiring is the same as it was on the N-1000-II except that screw
Terminal 4, which was skipped when wiring to the N-1000-II is used for the
 B–4 N-1000-III/IV Appendix B: New N-Features

Black (Ground) wire of the Keypad. (The Black wire was connected to screw
terminal 12 on the N-1000-II.)

• Keypads 3 and 4 are no longer available. This means that when 4 readers are
used, only two of them (Readers 1 and 2) can use PINs.

Inputs
• There is a separate Tamper Input located on TB-9. Tamper Alarms report as
Alarm number 20. This makes Input 12 (terminal now located on TB-6)
available as a regular alarm input.

• As described above the default Input Interlocks have changed slightly. 1 and
2 are still the Door Contact Inputs for Doors 1 and 2, but now Inputs 3 and 4
are the Door Contact Inputs for Relays 3 and 4. Also the Egress Inputs for
doors 1-4 are Inputs 5-8 respectively.

• Each Input can be individually programmed for both Normally Open or

Normally Closed and Supervised or Non-Supervised operation.
There is a special command of the format:
_W=pn_input_[SO,SC,NO,NC]<CR>
Where:
input = the number of the input point being set.
SO = Supervised N.O. (Resistor in parallel with switch);
SC = Supervised N.C. (Resistor in series with switch);
NO = Non-supervised N.O.; and
NC = Non-supervised N.C. (default).

• If an End Of Line Resistor is put on a point, and it is not set up as a supervised

point (using one of the commands above), it will report TROUBLE whenever
the resistance is connected. This should serve as a warning that the point has
not been set up.

• When a point is programmed as supervised, a generic 2.2K ohm 5% tolerance

resistor is used as the End Of Line resistor.

• There are several changes to the System inputs.

Alarm 17 Communications failure alarm, but now it reports for either 20 mA
or 485 failures.
Alarm 18 Reserved for future reporting of an Auxiliary Communications
Failure (the RS-232 port.)
Alarm 19 Primary Power Fail alarm as described above.
Alarm 20 Tamper alarm (with special terminal connections on Terminal
Block 9).
Alarm 21 Input Ground Fault alarm. If the input is shorted to Earth Ground
this alarm will be generated. (Some fault conditions may generate
an ALARM rather than TROUBLE from the point, but no ground
fault will be interpreted as NORMAL.)
Alarm 22 Reserved for future use.
Alarm 23 Indicates an external 5 volt reader power short circuit.
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Alarm 99 Generated at restart either due to the Push Button or the watch dog
timer. (This alarm cannot be stored in the history buffer.) A 99
trouble is communicated on a cold boot-up reset when the RAM
memory is being initialized.

• Terminals for Inputs 9 through 16 are now on Terminal Block 6.

• Terminal Block 6 terminals 1 through 4 are Inputs 5 through 8 (as they have
been), but now terminals 5 through 12 are for Inputs 9 through 16. All 16
inputs are now available whether the 10/12 wire keypads are used or not.

• AEP-5 Supervised Input Expansion Board cannot be used with the N-1000-III/IV.

Relays
• Relays are heavy duty inductive load rated. They have a maximum load rating
of 30 VDC, 5 A Resistive, 2 A Inductive. They also have circuitry which is less
susceptible to electrical switching noise.

• The ERB-1 Four Point Solid-State Relay Expansion Board can not be used with
the N-1000-III/IV.

Jumpers
There are several functions that are controlled by jumpers. (See Section 4-9.)

Number Position Function

JP1 Jump Pins 1 & 2 Selects 20 mA communications loop.

Jump Pins 2 & 3 Selects 485 multi-drop communications (default)

JP2 Open Provide end of line (EOL) termination for

JP3 Open 485 drop line. Refer to Section 6-6-8 for details.

JP4 Jump Pins 1 & 2 Jumper is inserted for the panel at the end of the
485 multi-drop cable (default).
Remove Remove the jumper if the panel is not at the end
of the cable or JP2 and JP3 are used. Refer to
Section 6-6-8 for details.

JP5 (Not Used)

JP6 Jump pins 2 & 3 Onboard power fail detection selected (default).
Jump Pins 1 & 2 Select External power fail detection.

JP7 (Not Used)

JP8 (Not Used)

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JP9 Jump Pins 1&2Disables clearing of RAM by JP10 (default).

Remove Enables clearing the RAM by JP10.

JP10 Jump Pins 1&2Clears RAM when power is off and JP9
is removed.
Remove Will not clear RAM, allows supercap to backup
memory (default).

JP11 (Not Used)

LEDs
The LEDs have been rearranged and several new ones added. (See figure B-1.)

The functions of the N-1000-III/IV LEDs are listed below.

Function LED Color Lit Indicates

Relay Status 1–8 Red Generally they are located near their respective
relays and connections, except for LEDs 7 and 8,
which are above and to the right of their relays. Lit
indicates that its relay is energized, that is, the
normally open relay contacts become closed and the
normally closed relay contacts become open. Not lit
indicates relay is de-energized, that is normally open
and normally closed contacts are in normal state.

485 Status 9 Green Slow flashing indicates proper 485 communications.

Stays lit indicates the panel address is not found or
the baud rate is incorrect. Flickers rapidly and is
somewhat dim, it is an indication that there has been
a degradation in the bus signal. Rapid flashing
(between blinking slowly and flickering rapidly) is
an indication that there has been a loss of
communication from the panel to the PCI or HUB.
+12 V OK 10 Green The 12 volt power is available for supplying
readers or PIR egress devices.
+5 V Ext. OK 11 Green Panel is supplying +5 VDC output for reader/
keypad power.
Low-Voltage OK 12 Green Battery voltage acceptable and RAM back-up available.
Ground Fault 13 Red Continuity between earth ground and the panel’s
signal common.
Run 14 Green Running Status indicator, functions as it always
has. Pulsing indicates N-1000 microprocessor
operating properly; not lit or not pulsing indicates
malfunction. When the Power Fail and Run LED flash
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alternately, it indicates that an incorrect PLD chip is

present in U35.
Power Fail 15 Red Loss of primary power with panel powered by 12
VDC battery (fast flashing indicates battery charge is
too low to operate panel even with primary power
available). Also flashes alternately with the RUN
LED when there is an incorrect PLD as described
above.
Com Loop 16 Yellow Lit indicates the output terminals have a closed
circuit; flickering off indicates outgoing transmis-
sions are occurring.
485-TX: 17 Red Periodic quick flashing indicates the panel is commu-
nicating on the 485 bus.
Four Reader
Board Status Green Quick flash (strobe like) indicates processor running,
long flash indicates card read, very long flash
indicates reset due to error or power problem.

Figure B-1. Location of LEDs.

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Appendix C: Troubleshooting N-1000-III/IV C–1

Appendix C: Troubleshooting
Problem: The N-1000-III/IV control panel experiences “lock-ups.”

Solution: Press the restart button to reset the panels and check the following:

• Verify that a circular time zone link or interlock does not exist in the programming of
the panel. See Appendix A or software operator's manual for programming details.

• Verify that proper panel/reader grounding procedures are followed. Improper

grounding is a primary cause of panel lock-ups. Refer to Section 8 for
grounding guidelines. In environments where there is severe electrical noise,
the shields should be grounded outside of the enclosure and a separate
ground wire (12 gauge) should be used for the system ground, removing the
individual panel grounds. Ground each panel to the single system ground
wire and ground the single system ground wire at one point only.

• Confirm the installation of the two-piece S-4 Suppressor Kits with every
electrical switching device run through a panel relay. Refer to Section 7 for
Suppressor Kit information.

• If all above attempts fail to correct the problem, completely power down the
panel. Refer to Section 9 for power-down instructions. After complete power-
down, move jumper JP9 to Open and JP10 to Close. This will clear all RAM
while the panel is powered-down. After a 60 seconds return JP9 to close and
JP10 to open. This brings the N-1000 back to its factory default settings.

Problem: Communication from the system programming device to the control panel(s) is not
established (20 mA).

Solution: When programming in a data terminal mode (Hyperterminal, Procomm, etc.) or

printer programmer, press the SPACE BAR followed by the ENTER key to verify
communication. If communication is established, each panel in the loop returns an
S?. If communication is not established, check the following:

• Verify communication loop wiring. Refer to Section 6 for panel and multipanel
loop wiring specifications.

• A locked-up panel in a 20 mA configuration causes communication problems.

Starting with the last (physical) panel in the loop and working back to the first
(physical) panel, press the restart button on all control panels in the loop.
Check communication at the programming device after every restart to locate
the panel which is causing the lock-up. Check for proper grounding as
mentioned above, and S-4 suppressor usage.

• Verify that the baud rate of all control panels matches that of the programming
device. Refer to Section 4 for baud rate DIP switch settings.

• Verify C-100 operation by shorting the red and white wires together, then
shorting the black and green wires together (disconnecting these wires from the
 C–2 N-1000-III/IV Appendix C: Troubleshooting

loop). Enter into the terminal emulation program. Type some letters and press
the ENTER key. The letters will echo back on the screen if the C-100 is working
properly. See the C-100-A1 Manual for further details.

Problem: A card number is not transmitted to the programming device when a card is run
through a reader.

Solution: Check the following:

• Verify communication from the N-1000 to the programming device.

• Confirm the panel is not operating in the buffered mode.

• For readers requiring +5 VDC power (from the control panel), verify voltage at
the reader is +4.9 to +5 VDC.

• For readers requiring +12 VDC power, verify output of external power supply.

• Verify card reader wiring. Refer to Section 6 for general card reader wiring
details.

• Wire the card readers directly to the N-1000 (to eliminate reader to panel
distance). If card reads are then transmitted, the problem is due to
environmental factors.

• Determine whether the problem is related to the card reader in use or the
N-1000 reader port in use. Wire the card reader in question to an N-1000
reader port that is known to operate properly or wire a card reader known
to operate properly to the reader port in question and test with known card.

Problem: A keycode is not transmitted to the programming device when entered at an

Eleven-conductor Keypad.

Solution: Check the following:

• Verify communication from the N-1000 to the programming device.

• Confirm the panel is not operating in the buffered mode.

• Verify the keypad pound (#) key is pressed after entering the keycode. Pressing
the # key is necessary for keycode transmission.

• To test the operation of an N-1000 keypad port without using a keypad,

simulate keystrokes with a three-way jumper. To simulate a keystroke,
connect one end of the jumper to a row terminal, one end to a column
terminal and momentarily touch the third end to the keypad ground terminal.
See Eleven-Conductor Keypad instructions (Section 6) for 2 of 7 matrix
terminal information.

Example: Simulate pressing the 4 key.

Connect one end of the jumper to the brown wire terminal (column 1, TB8-1).

Connect the second end of the jumper to the purple wire terminal (row 2, TB8-6).
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Momentarily touch the third end of the jumper to the keypad ground
terminal (TB8-4). (Refer to Section 6-3)

Simulate pressing the pound (#) key.

Connect one end of the jumper to the green wire terminal (column 3, TB8-3).

Connect the second end of the jumper to the orange wire terminal (row 4, TB8-8).

Momentarily touch the third end of the jumper to the keypad ground
terminal (TB8-4). (Refer to Section 6-3.)

Individually simulate the pressing of each keypad key, as described above, to

verify operation of the keypad port.

N1000-III/IV Self-Test Capability

The N-1000-III/IV firmware (version 08.01.29 or later) has a built-in test capability
that can be used to check the functioning of most of the circuit board’s hard-
ware. (The parts of the main circuit which are not checked with the built-in test
mode include the entire RS-485 interface circuit—except the watch-dog timer).

Before conducting the self tests make sure that the Green +5v EXT OK and the
12 V OK status LEDs are both ON. Disconnect the ribbon cable going to the
Four Reader Board (if present). Then perform the following DC voltage
measurements:

Test Point w/reference to Common Test Conditions Nominal Value Acceptable Range

Battery (+) TB9-2 to TB9-3 Without battery 13.80 VDC 13.70 to 13.90 VDC
12 VDC output TB9-7 to TB9-8 No Load 13.80 VDC 13.70 to 13.90 VDC
5 VDC output TB5-4 to TB5-5 No Load 5.00 VDC 4.95 to 5.05 VDC

To enable the built-in test, move all of the DIP switches to the ON position, and
then reset the board. In the test mode the main micro’s watchdog timer is disabled
(but not the 485 processor’s watchdog ). The 485 com-port is not functional in the
self-test mode so set jumper JP1 in the 20 mA position (1 & 2).

The circuit board will now function as follows:

1. Once after reset output Relays 1 through 8 will sequentially turn ON for a
half second each. (Note: If no RAM is available then the built-in self test will
stop after this step.)

2. The LOOP-ENABLE Relay (K9) will turn off for 4 seconds after reset and
then a short stream of the ASCII U characters will be outputted followed by
the message Self Test Mode on the RS-232 (P1) Port (set at 9600 baud 8 data,
1 stop bit and no parity). Characters inputted on either port will be echoed
out the other port.

3. The RUN LED (and also the latch-IC U17 pin 16 output) follows the state of
the Tamper Switch input TB9-9 (Closed = Low/Off).
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4. The POWER STATUS LED (and also the latch-IC U17 pin 15 output) follows
the state of the microprocessor’s Primary-Power-Status input (with JP6 in
1&2 and the Ext. P.-Status input (TB9-11) closed or with JP6 in 2&3 =
LED On).

5. The Reader #1 LED output (TB5-1) and the AEP-3 STROBE (J1-1) line
follows the state of the micro’s Low-V input (LOW-V LED On = Reader LED
output Low and J1-1 High /open). The Low-V signal can be activated by
moving jumper JP9 to location JP10 and then cycle the power source off and
then back on. Restore JP9 to change the state. Shorting out the battery
terminals (TB9-2 to TB9-3) will also generate a Low-V signal.

6. The Reader 2 LED output (TB5-8) and the AEP-3 CLOCK (J1-3) line follows
the state of the micro’s GFAULT input (GF-LED On = Reader LED output
Low and J1-3 High /open).

7. The microprocessor’s output port B follows the input port A as follows;

7.1. PB0 (Input Mux-A line at U32-10) follows the state of input port PA0
(TB8-1).
7.2. PB1 (Input Mux-B line at U32-9) follows input port PA1 (TB8-2)
(Closed = High).
7.3. PB2 (LED#3 TB5-10) follows the state of input port PA2 (TB8-3).
(Closed = Low).
7.4. PB3 (LED 4 TB5-11) follows the state of input port PA4 (TB8-5).
(Closed = Low).
7.5. PB4 (Keypad 1 Select TB8-10) follows the state of input port PA5 (TB8-6).
7.6. PB5 (Keypad 2 Select TB8-11) follows the state of input port PA6 (TB8-7).
7.7. PB6 is the Tamper Switch input and is not tested in this section.
7.8. PB7 (AEP-3 Data J1-2) follows the state of input port PA7 (TB8-8).
(Closed= Low)

8. Relay Outputs (continuously after the initial reset sequencing):

8.1. With the TAMPER Switch input circuit OPEN (Tamper Switch not
depressed) and the /Primary-Power-Status input LOW (JP6 open) the
relay outputs 1 through 8 will follow the settings of the S1 dip-switch
positions 1 through 8.
8.2. With the TAMPER Switch input circuit OPEN (Tamper Switch not
depressed) and the /Primary-Power-Status input HIGH (JP6 jumper 2&3)
the relay outputs 1 through 8 will follow the state of the Keypad Inputs in
reverse order (TB8-1 = Relay 8). When the Keypad input terminals are
connected to common the respective Relays will turn ON with the exception
that grounding P3-10 is required to turn ON Relay 5. If the Four Reader
Board is connected then Relay 5 will oscillate on and off.
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8.3. With the TAMPER Switch input circuit CLOSED (Tamper Switch
depressed) and the /Primary-Power-Status input HIGH (JP6 jumper 2&3)
the relay outputs 1 through 8 will follow the state of the Reader Data
inputs and RAM memory test as follows:
8.3.1. Relay 1 pulses when Reader 2, Data-0 (TB5-6) is tied to common.
8.3.2. Relay 2 energizes when Reader 2, Data-1 (TB5-7) is tied to common.
8.3.3. Relay 3 pulses when Reader 1, Data-0 (TB5-3) is tied to common.
8.3.4. Relay 4 energizes when Reader 1, Data-1 (TB5-2) is tied to common.
8.3.5. Relays 5 and 6 both ON indicate that memory chip U7 is OK.
8.3.6. Relays 7 and 8 both ON indicate that memory chip U6 is OK.
8.4. With the TAMPER Switch input circuit CLOSED (Tamper Switch
depressed) and the /Primary-Power-Status input LOW (JP6 open) the
relay outputs 1 through 8 will follow the state of the supervised inputs as
follows; (Note: EOL = 2.2K ohms)

Resulting Relay States

Input/TB Input Condition R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7 R8

W ith TB8-1 & TB8-2 both OPEN:

Input 1 Open Off On
TB7-4 EOL Off Off
Closed On Off
Input 5 Open Off On
TB6-1 EOL Off Off
Closed On Off
Input 9 Open Off On
TB6-5 EOL Off Off
Closed On Off
Input 13 Open Off On
TB6-9 EOL Off Off
Closed On Off

W ith TB8-1 to Common & TB8-2 OPEN:

Input 2 Open Off On
TB7-5 EOL Off Off
Closed On Off
Input 6 Open Off On
TB6-2 EOL Off Off
Closed On Off
Input 10 Open Off On
TB6-6 EOL Off Off
Closed On Off
Input 14 Open Off On
TB6-10 EOL Off Off
Closed On Off
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Resulting Relay States (continued)

Input/TB Input Condition R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7 R8

W ith TB8-1 OPEN & TB8-2 to Common:

Input 3 Open Off On
TB7-6 EOL Off Off
Closed On Off
Input 7 Open Off On
TB6-3 EOL Off Off
Closed On Off
Input 11 Open Off On
TB6-7 EOL Off Off
Closed On Off
Input 15 Open Off On
TB6-11 EOL Off Off
Closed On Off

W ith TB8-1 & TB8-2 both to Common:

Input 4 Open Off On
TB7-7 EOL Off Off
Closed On Off
Input 8 Open Off On
TB6-4 EOL Off Off
Closed On Off
Input 12 Open Off On
TB6-8 EOL Off Off
Closed On Off
Input 16 Open Off On
TB6-12 EOL Off Off
Closed On Off
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Index D
Digital Redundant Loop Adapter 6-17
DIP switch settings 4-12 – 4-13
Symbols E
20 mA Communication 6-7 – 6-14 Eleven conductor keypads 6-5
485 Communication 6-12 – 6-14 Error codes A-4
Bias and EOL 6-18 Error messages A-1
A F
Access control 1-1 Format command 5-1
AEP-3 6-8 Four Reader Board
Alarm input points 5-4. See also Input Points layout 4-2 – 4-3
wiring req. 6-7 Free egress. See Input point/output point interac-
Anti-passback 5-1, 5-1 – 5-14 tion
C H
C-100-A1 Converter Hardware specifications 3-1
overview 2-4
Cable I
NCI part numbers 6-19
specifications 6-18 Input point configuration 5-4
Card Reader/Keypad Input point/output point interaction 5-6
operation 5-1 auto-relock 5-14
Card reader/keypad time zone-controlled doors 5-14
grounding 6-4 with anti-passback 5-8
Card readers with free egress 5-8
wiring 4-20, 6-1 without anti-passback 5-6
Commands A-5 – A-22 Installation information
A Command A-5 additional 4-18
C Command A-6
D Command A-8 J
E Command A-9
Jumpers 4-14
F Command 5-1, A-10
G Command A-12 L
H Command A-13
I Command A-13 LEDs 4-16
L Command A-14 Locks and suppression 7-1
M Command A-15
N Command A-16 N
O Command A-17
N-1000-III/IV
P Command A-18
overview 2-1
R Command A-18
N-1000-III/IV compared to N-1000-II B-1 – B-7
T Command A-19
N-485-PCI-2 or HUB-2
V Command A-19
overview 2-4
W Command A-20
Z Command A-21
Communications
wiring 6-7
Connectors 4-15
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O TB9 4-10
Troubleshooting C-1
Operation 5-1 circular time zone C-1
OR’ing of Inputs A-21 panel lock-up C-1
Output Groups by readers A-22
Output points 5-5. See also Relay Output Points W
P Wiring 6-1 – 6-14
AEP-3 6-8
Panel layout 4-1 alarm input points 6-7
Parameter variables A-2 C-100-A1 6-7
Power 9-1 card readers 4-6, 4-20, 6-1
Programming A-1 communication 6-7
Programming devices 2-2 – 2-4 eleven conductor keypads 6-5
Programming order A-5 example diagram 4-20
PROM chip 4-18 four reader board 6-3
PROM versions 2-4 N-485-HUB-2 6-13
N-485-PCI-2 6-12
R relay output points 6-7
RAM chip 4-18
Readers
wire terminations 4-6
wiring requirements 6-1 – 6-7
Redundant loop adapter 6-17
see digital redundant loop adapter
Relay output points 5-5
wiring requirements 6-7
Restart button 4-18
RS-232 serial communication ports
configurations 6-20

S
Self-test C-3
System overview 2-1

T
Terminal blocks
TB1, 2, 3, 4 4-4
TB5 4-6
TB6 4-6
TB7 4-8
TB8 4-10
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