WSE

Installing and Updating 818 Series

Access Control Units Firmware

ead all procedures before replacing the EpROM firmware in any equipment. The components
are static sensitive, so work carefully on or near this equipment. Leave EpROMs in their protective packages until you are ready to install them. Before removing the EpROMs from the
package or equipment, use a wrist strap with a clip lead tied to a confirmed earth ground to discharge any static electricity that may have accumulated on your clothing. Handle EpROMs by
their edges only. Do not touch the connector pins or set the EpROMs on a metal surface. Failure
to follow these instructions may result in loss of data, or damage to the hardware and will void the
warranty.

MINIMUM TOOL REQUIREMENT FOR EpROM UPGRADE

IBM PC Compatible, DOS 6.0 or greater, 1 RS232 port
(Laptop PC or HOST i.e. NexSentry Manager, SE5850, SE6000)
WSE TERMINAL.EXE program (DOS Based)
RS232 Communication interface cable (or existing host connection)
Philips screwdriver
Anti Static discharge wrist strap with ground lead (Radio Shack P/N 276-2397)
IC chip extractor (Radio Shack P/N 276-1581)
818 Series Installation and Operation Manual
Anti-Static foam mat (optional)(Radio Shack P/N 276-2400)
Upgrading the EpROMs in the 818 Access Control Unit is a simple task with a minimal risk to the loss of
data if you follow our instructions and safety procedures. WSE strongly recommends the use of the WSE
TERMINAL.EXE program for logging into and saving data from the ACUs. This program is bundled with
SE5850 version 3.0 or better and can be copied to a single disk for use on other machines. It is located in
the c:\5850\bin directory and it is called TERMINAL.EXE. If you do not have a copy of this program, you
may download a copy from our web site www.wse.com or by calling Technical Support and requesting a
copy to be e-mailed. The WSE Technical Support telephone number is 1-800-227-1667.

OTE: On standalone Access Control Units, you must backup the database (see section II) when
upgrading to a new revision of firmware. In addition, WSE recommends that you print out the entire
database in case the data is lost or becomes corrupted during the update process and cannot be recovered. This printout can serve a dual purpose; 1) to aid the re-entering of data and, 2) as a hard copy
of the customers database for future service call needs.

On host systems, WSE recommends that, before beginning this operation, you note for each panel, the
Access Control Units password, address and baud rate. Be familiar with the procedures and commands
for issuing system and key downloads for the customers host system. Also, advise those customers using
the 20mA communication format, that communication with other units on the loop will be interrupted
during this procedure.

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I.

WSE TERMINAL.EXE Program

The 818 Series Controller backs-up its database and restores its backed-up database to a
storage disk on your computer by using the WSE terminal emulation program, TERMINAL.EXE
version 2.0. If your computer does not have a copy of the WSE TERMINAL.EXE program, you can
make a copy of this program from any SE5850 version 3.0 or newer system. (It is located in the c:\5850\bin
directory and it is called TERMINAL.EXE.) If you do not have a copy of this program, you may download a
copy from our web site www.wse.com or you may call Technical Support and request a copy to be emailed. (The WSE Technical Support telephone number is 1-800-227-1667.)
To execute the WSE TERMINAL.EXE program; at the C:\> prompt, enter the command
TERMINAL <Enter>. The TERMINAL.EXE program starts with the default settings of COM2,
9600, 0 (odd parity), 7 (data bits), and 1 (stop bit). This information is displayed in the lower left
corner of the TERMINAL.EXE screen. If your computer does not have COM2 or you wish to use
COM1, use the arrow keys to select Change current COM parameters, otherwise select Accept
current COM parameters. For other terminal commands, press <F1> for help or <Alt-M> for the
menu.
Once you have the 818 Series Controller connected to the proper computer communication port
and have defined the correct communications settings, press <Enter>. The 818 will provide a
prompt of YOUR PASSWORD.Type in your password, press <Enter> and the 818 will respond
with YOUR COMMAND.Then perform the desired action described below.

II.

Backing-Up the 818 Series Database

ACKING-UP THE DATABASE IS MANDATORY IF THE

ACU IS NOT CONNECTED TO A HOST COMPUTER!

To back-up the 818 ACU data, make sure that you have sufficient room on the computer hard
disk or on the floppy diskette. (Back-up data takes approximately 70,000 bytes.)
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1. Enter the command XSAVE and press <Enter>.

2. Press <Alt-M> to access the menu and select RECEIVE A FILE and
press <Enter>.

3. Select XMODEM CHECKSUMand press <Enter>.

4. Enter the destination directory and file name with extension.

Example (root directory) c: ACU818
Example (sub-directory) c:\save\ACU818

5. When the back-up is finished, you must cycle power to the 818 ACU to
re-establish communication.

III.

Disassembly of the Access Control Unit

1. Turn off and unplug the power to the ACUs power supply.

2. Wearing a static-protective wrist strap, ground the wrist strap to a known earth ground.

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3. Remove the cover to the 818 ACU by loosening the six screws that hold the front cover in
place. (The six screws will disengage from the case of the 818, but they will not separate
from the cover.)

4. Locate the firmware EpROM and the personality chip. The EpROM will be in socket U19
and the personality chip will be in socket U22 on the controllers motherboard. Both of
them are labeled with WSE part numbers.

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IV.

Removal of the EPROM

1. Verify that your wrist strap is properly grounded.

2. Using the IC chip extractor, gently pull the EpROM from its socket, U19. Take note of the
EpROMs orientation.

3. Remove the new EpROM from the static-protective package and place the removed
EpROM in the package for storage.

V.

Installation of the EPROM

1. Locate the notch in the end of the EpROM. The notch identifies its orientation in the
socket.

2. Carefully insert the new EpROM into its socket with the notch lined up. If the EpROM pins
do not easily fit in the socket, gently bend the pins against a non-conductive surface until
the correct alignment is achieved.

3. With the EpROM installed, verify that there are no bent or misaligned pins.

IF

the EpROM (or the personality chip) is installed incorrectly, both the part being replaced and the ACU could be
damaged upon power up.

VI.

Removal of the Personality Chip

1. Verify that your wrist strap is properly grounded.

2. Using the IC chip extractor, gently pull the personality chip from its socket, U22. Take
note of the personality chips orientation.

3. Remove the new personality chip from the static-protective package and place the
removed personality chip in the package for storage.

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Installation of the Personality Chip

1. Locate the notch in the end of the personality chip. The notch identifies its orientation in
the socket.

2. Carefully insert the new personality chip into its socket with the notch lined up. If the
personality chips pins do not easily fit in the socket, gently bend the pins against a nonconductive surface until the correct alignment is achieved.

3. With the personality chip installed, verify that there are no bent or misaligned pins.

VIII.
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Assembly of the Access Control Unit

1. Replace the cover to the controller and secure the six screws that hold the cover in place.

IX.

Power up & Verification (Refer to the 818 ACU Manual for the power up
procedure)

1. Connect the computer to the terminal port, using your RS232 interface cable and execute
the TERMINAL.EXE program. Verify the appropriate communication parameters.

2. Plug in the ACUs power supply and turn the power switch on.

3. Verify that the Vital LED is flashing and that the terminal displays the date, time and reset
messages.
If the Vital LED is not flashing (on steady or off completely) immediately turn
off the power supply for the ACU. Check all power connections and cable
connections. If the connections look normal, the EpROM (or personality chip)
may be installed incorrectly. If these chips are suspected to be the problem,
go back to section III. Disassembly of the Access Control Unit
If the Vital LED is flashing, check your computers connections and then
check the communication parameters. The default setting for an ACU is 300
baud, 7-bit word length, Odd parity, 1 Stop bit (300,7-O-1).

4.

With the computer connected, log into the ACU.

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HOST connected ACU.

1. If the ACU is used with a HOST computer, verify and set the address and baud rate for
the host connection under the SYSTEM command menu. At the command prompt, type
RESET and press <Enter>.

2. You may now disconnect the computer from the ACU and quit the TERMINAL.EXE
program.

3. When the unit establishes communications with the HOST system, download both the
system and keyholder data to the ACU. If a database discrepancy message occurs you
will have to erase the memory at the ACU. To erase the memory, log into the ACU and
at the command prompt type TEST2. Wait approximately one minute, then cycle power
to the ACU and go back to IX. Power up & Verification, Step #4.
NOTE: If upgrading the firmware from an older 818SX ACU to an 818SC, some units
may report sensor failure for installed analog readers. If downloading the database
from the HOST computer fails to restore reader operation, you will need to ENABLE the
analog sensors manually. To ENABLE the sensors, you will need to log into the ACU
via the terminal port and ENABLE the sensor through the door command.

XI.

4. Test and verify the operation of the Access Control Unit.

STANDALONE Operation No HOST

1. Compare all programming with a printed copy of the database. If the programming is
missing or corrupted, you will need to restore the database from the backup performed at
the beginning. (See Section II. Backing-Up the 818 Series Database and Section XII.
Restoring 818 Series Data.)

2. If the programming is correct, verify the operation of the ACU. (Refer to the Operation
Test in the 818 ACU Series Installation and Operation Manual.)
NOTE: If upgrading the firmware from an older 818SX ACU to an 818SC, some units
may report sensor failure for installed analog readers. If restoring the database from a
Back-Up fails to restore reader operation, you will need to ENABLE the analog sensors
manually. To ENABLE the sensors, you will need to log into the ACU via the terminal
port and ENABLE the sensor through the door command.

XII.

Restoring 818 Series Data

To restore an 818 ACUs previously backed-up data, be sure that the file is available on the
computer.
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1. Enter the command XLOAD and press <Enter>.

2. Press <Alt-M> to access the menu and select SEND A FILEand press <Enter>.

3. Enter the source directory and file name with extension.

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4. Example (root directory) -

c: ACU818

5. Example (sub-directory) -

c:\save\ ACU818

6. When the process is finished, the 818 ACU will reset itself, and the ACU 818 will be on
line and operational.

XIII.

RS232 INTERFACE CABLES

25 PIN
RS232
2 (TX)

9 PIN
RS232

3 (RX)
2 (RX)
3 (TX)
7 (GND)

5 (GND)

9 PIN
RS232

9 PIN
RS232
2 (TX)

2 (TX)

3 (RX)

3 (RX)

7 (GND)

7 (GND)

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