TouchTronics M115 RFID Antenna and Reader User Manual

TouchTronics M115 RFID Antenna and Reader

OPERATION

USING A WRISTBAND KEY OR KEYCHAIN TAG

Present (swipe) Wristband Key or Keychain Key to Remote Antenna. Wristband Key or Keychain Key should be swiped within 3-4 inches of antenna.

• Door unlocks.
• After six (6) seconds, the door automatically re-locks whether it is open or closed.
• The Red LED on the antenna flashes twice and the Green LED turns ON for 6-seconds.

Note: After a Wristband Key or Keychain Key has been swiped three (3) times in succession, the system will not allow another swipe for 20 seconds.

USING A SWITCH

Press and release switch located near door to be unlocked (switch is momentary switch).

• Door should unlock immediately.
• After six (6) seconds, the door will automatically re-lock whether it is opened or closed.
• The Red LED on the antenna flashes once and the Green LED turns ON for 6-seconds.

Switch Shipped With Each Kit

SYSTEM DIAGRAM

This Keyless Entry System can be set up with 1 to 4 Nodes

• M115-R1: 1 Node
  Bulkhead Door

• M115-R2: 2 Nodes
  Bulkhead or Curbside and Rear Doors

• M115-R3: 3 Nodes
  Curbside, Bulkhead and Rear Doors

• M115-R4: 4 Nodes
  Curbside, Driver Side, Bulkhead and Rear Doors

WRISTBAND KEY or KEYCHAIN KEY ENROLLMENT

Note Tags can ONLY be enrolled at Master Node antenna location
Press switch at Master Node location five times within 5 seconds.

• Antenna Red LED flashes for 20 seconds.

During this flash time, swipe tag at antenna.

• Antenna Red LED double flashes indicting tag enrolled

Curbside Switch

Wristband Key or Keychain Key Swipe at Antenna

WRISTBAND KEY or KEYCHAIN KEY UNENROLLMENT

Press switch at Master Node and hold for 10 seconds.

• Red LED on antenna flashes twice.
• All tags are unenrolled.

INSTALLATION

1. Identify the location of the remote antenna on the exterior of the truck, with the exception of the bulkhead antenna. The bulkhead antenna is typically installed on the cab side of the partition wall between the cargo and cab.
2. The antenna should be placed in a location that is about 36-48” off the ground or floor and one that is easy to access when swiping with the Wristband Key or Keychain Key.
3. The antenna range is 3-4″ when using the Wristband Key or Keychain Key to unlock a door.
4. Drill a 2.5″ hole in the truck body or partition wall.
5. Install the gasket onto the remote antenna as it is used to seal the antenna hole.
6. Insert the remote antenna into the opening, gasket on the exterior, and secure using the large nut. It should be tight enough to prevent water leaking into the truck.
7. Within 36″, identify a mounting location for the reader. This should be in an area that is easy to access for service and is not exposed to the elements.
8. An extension harness is available if the mounting distance is more than 36″
9. Install the switch at the Master Node location. It unlocks the door and auto relocks the same as a key swiping the antenna. Each reader can be connected with a switch.

MOD-QC TEST INPUTS – ALL DOORS SHOULD BE CLOSED

Any time the Antenna/Reader is powered-up, the Mod-QC Test is executed and takes about 30-seconds. The red and green status LEDs emit a series of flashes which indicate the status of the inputs to the Antenna/Reader. The Mod-QC Test interrogates the Antenna/Reader location inputs, the data bus input and the inputs from the unlock switch and the RFID circuit. The Master Node controls ALL of the data traffic in the keyless system.

TROUBLESHOOTING – KEYLESS ENTRY

What to do if the door does NOT unlock when the antenna is swiped with the Wristband Key or Keychain Key:

**Items referred to in Troubleshooting Instructions:

**

Possible Cause #1: Wristband Key or Keychain Key is NOT Enrolled Correctly
*Note: Door DOES Unlock When Unlock Switch is Pressed

Actions To Take:

• Swipe the antenna with the Wristband Key or Keychain Key. Does the Red LED on the antenna flash twice?
  • If YES, the key is enrolled correctly.
  • If NO, press the unlock switch to verify the reader and solenoid are operating correctly.
  • The Red LED should flash once when the unlock switch is pressed and the door should unlock.

Possible Cause #2: The Wristband Key or Keychain Key is Damaged or Defective

Actions To Take:

• If the door unlocks using the switch but will not unlock with the Wristband Key or the Keychain Key, remove power to the Antenna/Reader.
• Present the Wristband Key or Keychain Key.
  • If is is not detected at the third Mod QC test, the Wristband Key or Keychain Key is defective.
• Replace the Wristband Key or Keychain Key and enroll the new Wristband Key or Keychain Key into the Truck using the Master Key.

Possible Cause #3: The Reader RFID Circuit Has Failed

Actions To Take:

• Unplug the reader from the wire harness and then reconnect it.
• Observe the QC test.
  • Location code flashes twice.
  • Data Bus operation is tested. If the data bus is present, the Red LED flicker flashes for 10-seconds (if the antenna is at the Master Node, the flicker flash is a short burst).
  • Input check – Both LEDs turn ON solid for 15-seconds to check the reader RFID circuit.
• Swipe a known “good” Wristband Key or Keychain Key that operates the other antennas.
  • If the key is not detected, both LEDS remain ON indicating the RFID circuit is failed.

Possible Cause #4: The Wire Harness, Crimp, Ground Connection or Solenoid Has Failed

Actions To Take:

• If the Red LED flashes when swiped with the Wristband Key or Keychain Key or the Unlock switch is pressed, but the door does not unlock, check the truck harness and connector.
• Also check the solenoid output voltage on pin #3 (gray) which should be +12VDC any time the green LED is ON for 6-seconds.
  • If it is not +12V, check the truck wire harness, the ground, and the solenoid connections and repair where needed.

Possible Cause #5: The Reader is OK but the Antenna Connector is Unplugged

Actions To Take:

• Replug the antenna to the reader
  • The antenna LED status LEDs should initiate the QC test sequence.
  • Verify the antenna “sees” the Wristband Key or Keychain Tag by swiping it.
  • If the Key is not detected, then recheck Possible Cause #3 above

Possible Cause #6: The Terminals on the Reader Harness or Antenna Harness are NOT Making Proper Connection.

Actions To Take:

Check the connector pin outs and verify ground and power is present on the correct terminals.

• To check for RFID signal, unplug the antenna and check for continuity.
  • If there is continuity between the White and Violet wires, the circuit is OK.

What to do if the Door Does NOT Unlock When Pressing the Unlock Switch:

Possible Cause #1: The Unlock Switch is Damaged or Defective
*Note: the Door DOES unlock when swiped with a Key

Actions To Take:

• Try unlocking the door using the Wristband Key or Keychain Key.

  • If the door unlocks, then the unlock switch or wire harness is defective.

• Verify that a ground signal is present at the switch on the COM terminal when the switch is NOT pressed to check the wire harness connection.

  • If there is a ground present on the COM terminal, then press the switch and check for ground on the normally open (NO) terminal.
  • If ground is NOT detected on both terminals, then the switch is defective

• Try a QC Test

  • Unplug the Antenna/Reader from the wire harness then reconnect it.
  • Observe the following:
  • The location code flashes twice:
    1 Flash = Curbside Door| 3 Flashes = Bulkhead Door
    ---|---
    2 Flashes = Driver Door| 4 Flashes = Rear Door
  • Data Bus Test – If the Data Bus is present, the Red LED flicker flashes for 10-seconds (if the antenna is at the Master Node, the flicker flash is a short burst).
  • Input Check – Both LEDs turn ON solid for 15-seconds.
  • Unlock Switch Test
  • • Press the unlock switch
      • If the unlock switch input is detected, the Green LED turns OFF and back ON.
      • If this does not happen, either the unlock switch or the wire harness is defective.

Possible Cause #2: The Harness Connection Between the Switch and the Antenna/Reader Has Failed

Actions To Take:

• If the switch is OK, check the input pin, pin #5 (Gray/Yellow), on the reader connector on the truck harness.
  • A ground should be on this terminal when the switch is pressed.
  • If there is no ground, repair or replace the harness.
• If the switch is OK, repeat the QC and Unock Switch tests in Possible Cause #1.
• Check the wire harness and connectors and repair as needed.

Possible Cause #3: The Connector Terminal Crimps Have Failed

Actions To Take:

• Using a ground input, touch pin #5 (Gray/Yellow) on the reader connector.

  • If the Red LED flashes once and the door unlocks, then the antenna and antenna connector are OK.

• Locate the connector or crimp problem and repair or replace the wire harness.

• If the Red LED does NOT flash and you have verified that there is a ground input on pin #5 (Gray/Yellow) when the switch is pressed, then replace the antenna.

• To check for RFID signal, unplug the antenna and check for continuity.

  • If there is continuity between the White and Violet wires, the circuit is OK.

Possible Cause #4: Antenna Has Failed

Actions To Take:

• If the unlock switch is OK and there is +12V on the input pin #3 (Gray wire) when the switch is pressed, unplug the antenna from the wire harness and then reconnect it.

• Observe the QC Test

  • The location code flashes twice:
    1 Flash = Curbside Door| 3 Flashes = Bulkhead Door
    ---|---
    2 Flashes = Driver Door| 4 Flashes = Rear Door
  • Data Bus Test – If the Data Bus is present, the Red LED flicker flashes for 10-seconds (if the antenna is at the curbside door, the flicker flash is a short burst).
  • Input Check – Both LEDs turn ON solid for 15-seconds.

• Unlock Switch Test

  • Press the unlock switch
  • If the unlock switch input is detected, the Green LED turns OFF and back ON.
  • If this does not happen, either the unlock switch or the wire harness is defective.
  • If you have determined that input is present on pin #3, then replace the antenna.

• Present the Wristband Key or Keychain Key to the antenna.

  • If both LEDs don’t turn OFF when the key is present or when it is removed, then the antenna has failed.
  • Replace the antenna.

What to do if the door does NOT unlock when swiped or unlock switch is pressed, but the green LED turns ON for 6-seconds:

Possible Cause #1: Solenoid does not have a good ground connection

Actions To Take:

• Check that the ground wire to the solenoid is making good contact with the truck chassis by using a voltmeter. If there is no ground, correct the ground connection.

Possible Cause #2: No Power to the Solenoid

Actions To Take:

• Verify +12VDC on pin #1 (Red) using a volmeter.
• Verify +12VDC on pin #3 (Gray) of the reader connector when the Green LED is ON.
  • If there is NO +12VDC, check the connector to make sure a crimp or pin is not damaged. If the harness and crimps are OK, replace the reader.
• If there is +12VDC on the reader connector when the LED is Green, check for +12VDC on the solenoid. If there is NO +12VDC at the solenoid, repair the wire harness.

Possible Cause #3: Solenoid Rod is Jammed

Actions To Take:

• If there is power and ground at the correct pins to the solenoid, check the solenoid itself. If the solenoind rod does not move when the solenoid or door locking mechanism is energized, either the solenoid is jammed or defective. Repair or replace the solenoid.

Possible Cause #4: Door is Jammed

Actions To Take:

• Check the door’s alignment if the reader and solenoid appear to be working correctly.
• Adjust the door as required to make it operate properly.

Possible Cause #5: Short in the Wire Harness or Solenoid

Actions To Take:

• The internal circuit breaker in the reader module will detect a short in the wire harness, connector or solenoid. Locate the short and repair it.
• Reset the system by swiping the antenna or pressing the unlock switch.
  Note: “Smart switches” with internal circuit breakers protect the outputs. When the short is corrected, the smart switch must be reset. To reset the reader, swipe it using a Wristband Key or Keychain Key or unplug the unit to reset the circuit. There is NO visual indication that the internal circuit protection has been tripped.

Possible Cause #6: Internal Short in the Reader

Actions To Take:

• If you have verified there is NO short in the wire harness, connection, or solenoid, AND YOU HAVE RESET POWER TO THE READER, then the reader is defective.
• Replace the reader.

What to do if the unlock response is slow when swiped with the Wristband Keys:

Possible Cause #1: Data Bus Failure Due to Wire Harness or Connector Problem

Actions To Take:

• Swipe each antenna and observe the Red LED.
  • If that reader is NOT connected to the data bus, then the RED LED will continue to flash during the 6-second solenoid timer.
• Verify the problem by unplugging the reader then re-plugging it, then observe the Mod QC test:
  • The location code flashes twice:
    1 Flash = Curbside Door| 3 Flashes = Bulkhead Door
    ---|---
    2 Flashes = Driver Door| 4 Flashes = Rear Door
  • The data bus operation is tested and if the data bus is present, the Red LED flicker flashes for 10-seconds (if the reader is at the curbside door, the flicker flash is a short burst).
  • If there is NO flicker flash, the data bus is not active.
• A failure in the ID location pins in one of the readers will cause a “location conflict” on the data bus. For example, the ground input on pin #7 has failed (no ground). The system “thinks” there are two Master Nodes present which control the data bus traffic.
• Unplug each antenna and observe the QC test. The first test identifies the reader location. If it indicates two units with same location ID, then you have found the problem. Fix the connector or wire harness.

Possible Cause #2: Internal Short in the Reader

Actions To Take:

• Verify there are no wire harness or connector problems.
• Verify all of the antenna-locations are correctly identified.
• Unplug the antenna reader from the wire harness and reconnect it.
• Observe the Mod QC Test:
  1. The location code flashes twice
  2. The data bus operation is tested and if the data bus is present, the Red LED flicker flashes 10-seconds (Note: If the reader is at the Master Node, the flicker flash is a short burst). If the Red LED does NOT flicker flash, then the data bus circuit has failed.
• Replace the reader.

TROUBLESHOOTING – DATA BUS

What to do if the Status LEDs Flash Data Bus Failure:

Possible Cause #1: Short in the Wire Harness

Actions To Take:

• If the harness is not shorted to power, disconnect the wire harness connector for power and ground located under the hood.
• Check different points in the wire harness and see if the chassis ground is present. With the wire harness disconnected from the truck, NO ground should be detected.
• If a ground is detected, locate the problem and repair it.
• If the harness is not shorted to power or chassis ground, then it can be shorted to the ground or power wire in the harness. With the harness disconnected from the battery, check for +12VDC and ground between the power and ground wires in the harness. If +12VDC or ground is connected to the data wire (tan), then locate the problem and repair it.

What to do if the Unlock or Start Response is Slow When Swiped:

Possible Cause #1: Two Readers with the Same Location Key

Actions To Take:

• Run a QC test on each of the readers to determine which two readers have the same location key and repair the location point in the wire harness.
• If the failure is not in the wire harness then it is in the reader so replace the reader.

Possible Cause #2: A Short or Open in the Wire Harness

Actions To Take:

• For a short or open in any of the wires (Tan-Data, Red-Power, Ground-White or Black), see Possible Cause #1 above.

BLOCK DIAGRAM

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1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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