2. What is Portal Plus?
 A networkable access control system based on a 2 door controller
What type of readers may be used?
 Proximity, Biometric and Keypad
What protocol is used for connection of the readers?
 Wiegand 26 bit
How many users and events does the system support?
 A maximum of 15,000 users and 30,000 events per controller

3. Controller Overview
2 Door
Sensors
2 Free 2 Free
Inputs Outputs
TCP/IP
Comms
RS485 2 Door Relays
Comms
2 Exit Buttons 2 Configurable Wiegand Inputs
Push to Exit Proximity Biometric Keypad

4. Controller Specification
 Reader inputs 2
 Door relays 2
 Door sensor inputs 2
 Door egress inputs 2
 Users 1,000 – 15,000 per controller
 Events 2,500 – 30,000 per controller
 Programmable outputs 2 ( relays )
 Programmable inputs 2 ( optocouplers )
 Wiegand interface W26, W34 or customized 8 - 128 bit
 Tamper protection external
 Wiring Pluggable terminals
 Communication interface RS485 Network and TCP/IP
 Diagnostic Buzzer and 16 LED’s

5. Controller Specification
 Supply voltage 11 - 15 VDC
 Consumption 250 mA ( without readers )
 Reader supply 500 mA max
 Door relays 250 VAC, 10 A
 Programmable outputs relays 250 VAC, 10 A
 Programmable inputs 5 - 30 VDC, 3 mA - 28 mA
 Environment temperature 0 - 45 C
 Housing Metal

6. Control cabinets
Prewired control cabinets contain a 2 door
Portal Plus controller and 12Vdc 3.5A PSU
with battery back up facility
2 types of controller are available:
EWS – RS485 connectivity
EWSi – RS485 or TCP/IP connectivity
PPCU1 PPCU2 PPCU3 PPCU4
 EWS:  EWSi:  EWS:  EWSi:
RS485 RS485 & TCP/IP RS485 RS485 & TCP/IP
 UBPSU3.5:  UBPSU3.5:  UBPSU3.5:  UBPSU3.5:
12vDC 3.5A PSU 12vDC 3.5A PSU 12vDC 3.5A PSU 12vDC 3.5A PSU
 CAB2:  CAB2:  ST3315:  st3315:
Power coated Power coated Ip55 Power coated Ip55 Power coated
lockable control lockable control lockable control lockable control
cabinet cabinet cabinet cabinet
265hx360wx75d 265hx360wx75d 300hx300wx150d 300hx300wx150d

7. Connection Methods TCP/IP

8. Connection Methods TCP/IP
 Maximum distance between controller and switch, or switch and
pc = 100 meters
 Unlimited amount of controllers may be used
 Software may be used to monitor system locally on site, or off
site via the internet
 Create a new TCP/IP network or make use of an existing network
 Creating wireless networks may overcome issues where cable
cannot be laid

9. Connection Methods RS485
If a connection method of RS485 only is to be used then an ART.481 must be
used to convert USB at the PC end to RS485.

10. Connection Methods RS485
Up to 25 controllers

11. Connection Methods RS485
 Maximum distance between Art.481 and furthest controller is 1km
 Up 25 devices on a 1km BUS (controllers / BIOC readers and
Art.481 are all classed as devices)
 A low capacitance 2 pair RS485 cable is recommended, such as
Beldon 9842 or equivalent
 RS485 start and end of BUS must be terminated, and screen
must be connected to GND at one end only
 RS485 hubs or repeaters may be used for larger distances or
additional controllers

12. Connection Methods RS485 and TCP/IP

13. Proximity Readers
51mm  Resin potted zinc die cast proximity reader
 Available in various colours
 IP65 rated
92mm
 Reads all EM4002 fobs (125Khz)
 Wiegand 26 bit
 Read range 3-5cm
MTPX-M
 Audible and visual feedback
MTPXS-M - Silver
MTPXC-M - Charcoal
MTPXG-M - Green
MTPXR-M - Red
MTPXB-M - Blue
MTPXW-M - White
Standby Accepted Denied

14. Proximity Readers
 Resin potted zinc die cast proximity reader
85mm
 Vandal resistant
 IP67 rated
115mm
 Reads all EM4002 fobs (125Khz)
 Wiegand 26 bit
 Read range 3-5cm
VPROX2-M
 Audible and visual feedback
Standby Accepted Denied

15. Panel Mount Proximity Readers
 Xprox unit is a standard size panel mount reader –
resin potted (40mm x 40mm cut out)
 Reads all EM4002 fobs (125Khz)
XPROX
 Wiegand 26 bit
 Read range 3-5cm
 Audible and visual feedback
4849PP 4849PP and VR4KPPM allow integration of Portal Plus with
Videx 4000 Series equipment
VR4KPPM

16. Mifare Proximity Reader
51mm
 Resin potted Mifare proximity reader
 Capable of reading Mifare Classic,
Ultralight and Desfire (13.56 MHz)
90mm
 IP67 rated
 Wiegand 26 bit
 Read range 1-6cm
 Audible and visual feedback
MINI-MF-W26
Requires PROXE desktop reader for enrolment of fobs

17. Metal Backlit Keypad
51mm
 Resin potted zinc die cast keypad complete with backlit
keys
 Keys may be illuminated always or upon a
key press
90mm
 IP65 rated
 Selectable PIN code length (1 – 8 digits)
 Wiegand 26 bit
MTPAD-M  Audible and visual feedback
MTPADS-M - Silver
MTPADC-M - Charcoal
MTPADG-M - Green
MTPADR-M - Red
MTPADB-M - Blue
MTPADW-M - White

18. Proximity and keypad reader wiring
6 core alarm cable 6 core alarm cable
Maximum distance between readers and controller = 50 meters

19. Biometric Readers
51mm  Resin potted zinc die cast biometric reader
 place finger on to reader surface
 IP54 rated
90mm
 9999 finger template capacity (store up to 10 finger
templates per user)
BIOC  Wiegand 26 bit
 Audible and visual feedback
 Seperate bio manager software available for ease of
integration on to third party controllers
BIOCS - Silver
BIOCC - Charcoal  Fingers may be enrolled locally at reader or using BIOE
BIOCG - Green usb desktop reader
BIOCR - Red
BIOCB - Blue
BIOCW - White

20. Biometric Readers
51mm  Resin potted zinc die cast biometric reader
 ‘Swipe’ finger down reader surface
 IP65 rated
90mm
 9999 finger template capacity (store up to 10 finger
templates per user)
BIOC-SW  Wiegand 26 bit
 Audible and visual feedback
 Seperate bio manager software available for ease
of integration on to third party controllers
BIOCS-SW - Silver
BIOCC-SW - Charcoal  Fingers may be enrolled locally at reader or using
BIOCG-SW - Green BIOE usb desktop reader
BIOCR-SW - Red
BIOCB-SW - Blue
BIOCW-SW - White

21. Biometric reader wiring
4 core alarm cable 2 pair screened RS485 4 core alarm cable
Maximum distance between readers and controller = 50 meters
RS485 must be wired in a series setup (in / out each device)
Unless a reader is within 3 meters of controller where it can be star wired
(common ground assumed between controllers)

22. Desktop Proximity Reader
 zinc die cast desktop enrolment reader
 Reads EM type fobs (125KHz)
 Reads Mifare (13.56MHz)
(Classic, Ultralight and Desfire)
 USB powered
 No installation drivers required
(plug and play)
PROXE
Required on systems using Portal Plus Mifare readers

23. Desktop Biometric Reader
 desktop optical fingerprint
enrolment reader
 USB powered
 Enables easy transfer of
fingerprint templates from a pc
to bioc readers
BIOE

24. Key Fobs / Cards
All fobs / cards are EM4002 type (125Khz):
Fobs / cards may be entered by their site code / user code
directly in the software, or by using the desktop enrolment reader.
PBX-1E
PBX-2
Site Code User Code
PBX-2C

25. Touch sensitive press to exit
51mm
 Resin potted zinc die cast Press to exit
 Available in various colours
92mm
 IP66 rated
 touch sensitive
 Audible and visual feedback
MTT-EXIT
MTTS-EXIT - Silver
MTTC-EXIT - Charcoal
MTTG-EXIT - Green
MTTR-EXIT - Red
MTTB-EXIT - Blue
MTTW-EXIT - White
Standby Active

26. Touch sensitive press to exit
4 Core 4 Core

27. PC software
A copy of the Portal Plus software is supplied with each controller. The software
contains both the Lite and Pro versions, and is free of charge. A comparison of both
is shown below:
LITE PRO
Number of users Max. 15,000 Max. 15,000
Number if events logged Max. 30,000 per controller Max 30,000 per
controller
Number of time zones 24 24 per controller
Number of reader groups Unlimited Unlimited
Number of public holidays 32 32
Number of doors Unlimited Unlimited
Number of sites 1 Unlimited
Supported reader types Prox, Bio, Coded Prox, Bio, coded
Time & attendance no yes
Fire alarm role call no yes