701 Server TCP/IP

Communication
Installers Manual

TCP/IP Connections

July 2017
Version 1.0
 CONTENTS

Introduction .......................................................................... Page 3

Essential steps for a new TCP/IP installation ......................... Page 3
Controller communication options ........................................ Page 4
Hardware specification ......................................................... Page 5
Setting controller Node ID and Door numbering .................... Page 6
Setting controller Node ID and IP address via webpage ....Pages 7-9
701 Server Controller Node ID and Type ............................. Page 10
701 Server Checking Controllers On-Line ........................... Page 11
701 Server Backing up LAN configuration ........................... Page 12
Communication configurations and options ................. Pages 13-15
Node ID and IP address examples ....................................... Page 16
Installer table for Node ID’s and IP addresses ..................... Page 17

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 INTRODUCTION

701 Server acts as the communication software allowing controllers to

communicate via RS485 and/or TCP/IP. RS485 setup is covered in detail
within the “701 Client/Server Installers Manual”

This manual will identify how to setup TCP/IP devices either in a hybrid
RS485 TCP/IP network or solely as TCP/IP networked devices.

Prior to setting up the network, consider the topology of the devices. Are
they going to communicate via a direct TCP/IP connection to each device,
are they going to communicate over RS485 and then via a TCP/IP interface.
Are there going to be mixed communication methods?
See pages 13 to 15 for examples of combinations of communication methods.
Please pay particular attention to the distances identified between
Equipment for the different types of communication.

Once the overall communication strategy is determined refer to the essential

steps identified below.

Essential steps for a new TCP/IP installation

Prior to configuring devices

Confirm the type of communication at each device, this will either be RS485
via a USB adaptor, RS485 via a TCP/IP adaptor or TCP/IP direct connection.
Fill out the Node ID and IP address sheet on page 17

In 701 Server

Set the controller Node ID’s at the controllers (Node ID 2 onwards) or via the
web interface if applicable -Pages 6 to 9
Set the controller IP address at the controller or via the web interface if
applicable—Pages 6 to 9
Select the correct controller identities in 701 Server LAN settings-Page 10
Check all of the connected controllers are on line-Page 11
Download the date and time to all controllers on line-Page 11

Each device supplied by Soyal that can be addressed via TCP/IP has it’s own
web page accessible via a web browser. Each device can have its main
parameters set via its web interface.
See page 16 for Node ID and IP address examples.
We would recommend noting the Node ID’s and IP addresses on the
commissioning sheet on page 17

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 CONTROLLER COMMUNICATION OPTIONS

Below is a table of controllers supplied by Raytel with their communication options

identified.

Reference Series Description Communication

K50 Raytel Controller with Keypad - PIN and/or RS-485 Only

H Card Access (Reader required)
AR-888H H Controller with Keypad/Reader - PIN RS-485 Only
and/or Card Access
AR-727H H Controller—Card Access only RS-485 Only

AR-727HB-RAY H 2 Door Controller—Card Access only RS-485 Only

AR-829EV5 E Controller—Card Access RS-485 or TCP/IP

AR-716Ei N/A Networking controller RS-485 or TCP/IP

AR-331EFS E Controller—Fingerprint and/or card and/ RS-485 or TCP/IP

or PIN

All of the above controllers can communicate via RS485. Where identified controllers
can also be specified with a TCP/IP connection for alternative configurations.

RS-485 only controllers can use an AR-727CM TCP/IP to RS485 adaptor, this device can
provide 2 x RS485 communication ports. All devices connected to the AR-727CM will still
require unique Node ID’s.

The AR-716E is a Networking controller with 2 x RS485 output ports, this can be used to
control up to 16 doors OR it can be used to manage controllers on it’s outputs. For
Further information on this controller contact Raytel Security Technical department.

See drawings on pages 13, 14 and 15 for typical connection / communication options.

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 HARDWARE SPECIFICATION
SPECIFICATION
Below is a table of controllers supplied by Raytel Security Systems with basic functionality
identified.

Reference Series Description Keypad Display Internal External Reader No of

Reader Users
K50 Raytel PIN and /or Card Y N N Y 1,024
H Access (Reader required) (WG)

AR-888H H PIN and/or Card Y N Y Y 3,000

Access (WG)
AR-727H H Card Access Only Y Y Y Y 1,024
(WG)
AR-727HB-RAY Raytel 2 Door Controller Card Y Y N** Y 1,024
H Access only (RS485 x 2)
AR-829EV5 E Card Access Only Y Y Y Y 15,000
(WG)
AR-716Ei N/A Networking Controller N N N Y 15,000
(RS485 x 14, WG x 2)

AR-331EFS E Fingerprint and /or PIN Y N Y Y (WG) 16,000

and/or Card Access N N Y Y (WG) 16,000

N** Controller has a built in reader But only for adding tokens.

All of the above controllers can communicate via TCP/IP either via a direct connection
OR via a AR-727CM TCP/IP to RS485 adaptor.

This manual assumes all hardware has been installed as per our installation manuals, is
physically connected to the network and is functional. The critical checks are as listed
below:

All controllers in the network MUST have unique node ID’s (Node ID 2 onwards) if TCP/IP
is being used all controllers in the network MUST have a unique node ID AND a unique IP
address.

All readers must have their dip switches set correctly as per the individual controller
installation instructions. If readers are connected to multi door controllers each reader
must also have a unique node ID.

Controllers connected to an RS485 network must be daisy chained, star wiring is not
acceptable.

In TCP/IP networks the maximum distance between the controller and Network switch or
other repeater device must not exceed 100m.

In RS485 networks it is recommended that an RS485 repeater is inserted after 30

controllers OR 300m

WG readers must not exceed 30M from their controller, WG repeaters can be used if
greater distance is required.

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 SETTING CONTROLLER NODE ID, IP ADDRESS
& DOOR NUMBERING AT CONTROLLERS

Node ID’s are used within 701 Server to identify controllers. Door Numbers are used to
identify specific doors within 701 Client. Both must be set at the controller(s) to enable the
correct operation of the software.

ALL CONTROLLERS MUST HAVE A UNIQUE NODE ID—If the controller has a direct TCP/IP
connection it will also require a unique IP address.

Setting Node ID and door numbers on controllers with LCD displays

H SERIES CONTROLLERS—
CONTROLLERS—(AR- (AR-727H)
We would recommend for all H series controllers with Wiegand readers that
Door Num H = Node ID and Door Num L is set to 1
EG if the Node ID of the controller is 16 set Door Num H to 16 and Door Num L to 1

E SERIES CONTROLLERS—
CONTROLLERS—(AR- (AR-829Ev5, AR-
AR-881EF, AR331EF)
We would recommend for all E series controllers with Wiegand readers that
Main Door Number = Node ID, WG Door Number = Node ID
If connected via TCP/IP port then a unique IP address will also be required, see the user
manual for setting IP address.

Raytel AR-
AR-727HB-
727HB-RAY, AR-
AR-716E-
716E-RAY, EAR-
EAR-727HB-
727HB-RAY CONTROLLERS
For two Door controllers (AR-727HB-RAY, AR-716E-RAY) we would recommend that
Door Num H = Node ID, Door Num 0 is set to 1 and Door Num 1 set to 2
Refer to the specific controller manual for setting reader node ID’s if required.

For AR-716E multi door controllers refer to Raytel Technical

Setting Node ID and door numbers on non LCD display controllers.

Raytel K50 Keypad and AR-

AR-888H Controller / Reader

Enter *123456# or Master code *MASTER CODE# to access programming mode

Then enter 00*NNN*VVV*nnn# = 00*Node ID*Virtual node*door no#

We would recommend that

Node ID (NNN) = Virtual node ID(VVV) and the Door number (nnn) is set to 1

Where: NNN = 3 digit node ID i.e. Node ID=1 enter 001

VVV = 3 digit virtual node i.e for 3 enter 003
nnn = Door no i.e. for Door no 6 enter 006

Each code must be 3 digits in length.

Devices supplied with TCP/IP communication capability can have the above details set via
their own webpage. See page 7 for details.

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 SETTING CONTROLLER NODE ID AND IP
ADDRESS VIA WEBPAGE
All TCP/IP controllers supplied will have a default IP address of 192.168.1.127

To access the webpage for these devices the Local Area Network settings for the PC
must be compatible. Initially we would suggest the following process:

Windows XP
Select “Network Connections” on desktop (or in Control Panels).
Control Panels -> Network Connections -> Select “LAN” Icon.
General Tab, select properties.
Select internet protocol (TCP/IP)
Select Properties.
Tick box marked “use the following IP address”
Set IP to: 192.168.1.1
Set Subnet to: 255.255.255.0
Set Default Gateway to: 192.168.1.254
OK and close
OK and close

Windows 7
Use search box with IP as search criteria
Select Local area connection
Select change settings (top bar)
Select internet protocol Version 4(TCP/IP Ver IPv4)
Select “Properties” and set as below:
Tick box marked “use the following IP address”
Set IP to: 192.168.1.1
Set Subnet to: 255.255.255.0
Set Default Gateway to: 192.168.1.254
OK and close
OK and close

Windows 8 and Windows 10

Search for “settings” in the search/ask me anything box
Select “Network and Internet”
Select “Change adapter options”
Select Ethernet option
Highlight Internet protocol Version 4(TCP/ipv4)
Select “Properties” and set as below:

Tick box marked “use the following IP address”

Set IP to: 192.168.1.1
Set Subnet to: 255.255.255.0
Set Default Gateway to: 192.168.1.254
OK and close
OK and close

After setting any of the above: Connect an Ethernet lead directly from the PC to the de-
vice to be accessed (connect any external power supply required for the device)

Open a web browser and type in 192.168.1.127 which is the default IP address of
New controllers.
You should get access to the device web interface.

When the web page for the device appears use the following details if any changes are
required: User Name: admin Password: ###leave it blank###
At this point the interface for the device should open. See the next pages for a typical web
interface.
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 SETTING CONTROLLER NODE ID AND IP
ADDRESS VIA WEBPAGE
Shown below is a typical initial webpage for a Soyal TCP/IP addressable device. To
set the Node ID and IP address via this webpage select “Network Setting” shown
below.

When the password window shown below opens enter “admin” as the user name
and leave the password blank, then select “OK” We would not recommend ticking
the box “Remember my credentials”

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 SETTING CONTROLLER NODE ID AND IP
ADDRESS VIA WEBPAGE

Once the Network Setting page has opened you can set the “LAN IP Address” and
Node ID to suit your particular system configuration. Please note that other settings
such as “LAN Net Mask” and “Default Gateway” may require setting as advised by the
IT support staff at the installation site.

Once the IP address has been changed the device will only be accessible using it’s
new IP address.

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 701 SERVER CONTROLLER NODE ID & TYPE

Each controller on a network must have a unique Node ID. We would recommend setting
controller Node ID’s from ID=2 upwards (This will enable a USB desktop reader to be used if
required) Select 2 LAN as shown above from the 701 Server header strip to access Node ID
setting.

When setting up controllers in 701 Server LAN base use the following selections for the
controllers as identified below.

727/747H V3 For AR-727H single door controller.

727/747H V3 For AR-727HB-RAY, AR-716E-RAY and EAR-727HB-RAY 2 door

controllers

721/757/737H V3 For Raytel K50 Keypad and AR-888H/U Keypad

881/837/82xEv5/727Ev5/725Ev2/721… For AR-829EV5 single door controller

For other controllers refer to the relevant installation manual or contact Raytel Technical.

Please Note in the example above:

Node ID’s 2 and 3 have unique IP addresses these devices are communicating directly over
TCP/IP.
Node ID’s 4, 5 and 6 have the same IP address these devices are communicating on RS485
but via a AR-727CM TCP/IP to RS485 converter.
Node ID 7 has no IP address this device is communicating over RS485.
See diagrams on pages 13,14 and 15 for typical communication and connection options.
Select “Yes” to save changes and close the window or Exit which will not save changes.

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 701 SERVER CONTROLLERS ON LINE

Select 3 Line from the 701 Server header strip as shown above to access the Controller
On/Off Line screen.

Once the Controller On/Off Line screen opens, left click on

the + to the left of the icon.

This will then show a display of all controllers selected in

the Node Number for Polling screen. If the device is
selected but NOT on line it will have a RED X to the left
of the description. If the device is selected and is on line it
will have a BLUE Y to the left of the description, as
shown to the right.

Once controller node ID’s have been selected, the correct device descriptions have been
selected and the devices are confirmed as ON line Exit the Controllers On/Off Line
window.
From the main menu click on “Time and Date” as shown below. This will download the
current Date and Time to all connected controllers.

701 Server can now be minimised to the tool bar.

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 701 SERVER BACKING UP
UP LAN CONFIGURATION
We would recommend making a copy of the LAN configuration once it is set up and
functioning correctly. To do this initially create a folder on the desktop called “LAN settings”
select “Save LAN Setting” from the 701 Server Setting drop down menu.

When the Save As window opens Navigate to the folder created earlier in the selection
window identified above at 1 , save the file as *******.lan where ****** is a title of your
choosing selected by over writing * in the file name 2 . Click on save, the window will
close.

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TCP/IP ONLY

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TCP/IP AND RS485 VIA AR727CM

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TCP/IP WITH RS485 VIA
VIA AR727CM AND AR-
AR-321CM
321CM

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 NODE ID AND IP ADDRESS
ADDRESS EXAMPLES

In the example table below devices 2, 3 and 7 have unique Node ID’s and direct unique
IP addresses. Devices 4,5,6 and 8 have unique Node ID’s but a common IP address. This
is because devices 4,5,6 and 8 are communicating via RS485 on the output of the
AR321CM which has a single IP address.

Device Type Node ID Direct IP Address Indirect IP Address

Via AR321CM
AR-829EV5 2 192:168:1:127

AR-829EV5 3 192:168:1:128

AR-727HB-RAY 4 192:168:1:230

AR-727HB-RAY 5 192:168:1:230

AR-727H 6 192:168:1:230

AR-331EFS 7 192:168:1:129

K50P 8 192:168:1:230

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 NODE ID AND IP ADDRESS
ADDRESS INSTALLER
COMMISSIONING TABLE
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