Panasonic Control Unit BM-ED500 Operating Instructions

Before attempting to connect or operate this product,
please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
Model No.BM-ED500
Control Unit
Operating Instructions
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS 

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The serial number of this product may be found on the bot-
tom of the unit.
You should note the serial number of this unit in the space
provided and retain this book as a permanent record of your
purchase to aid identification in the event of theft.
Model No. BM-ED500
Serial No.
Cautions:
•This unit is for indoor use only.
•Before attempting to connect or operate this product,
please read the label on the bottom.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to com-
ply with the limits for a Class A...

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
8) Do not use near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or...

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CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  ........................................................................................................................................ 3
PREFACE ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
FEATURE...

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PREFACE
FEATURE
This system is designed for an iris physical access system,
which identifies the person with one’s iris data.
This system is composed of an iris camera, control unit,
and the administration PC (you need Administration
Software BM-ES500, an additional system component). In
combination with electric locks, you can provide a com-
plete iris-enabled physical access system for a single door.
Notes: 
•These operating instructions describe the details on the
control unit. Refer to the iris...

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PRECAUTIONS
•Refer all work related to the installation of this
product to qualified service personnel or system
installers.
Consult an expert on the load bearing capacity of the
installation surface and structure. If the surface is not
strong enough, the camera may fall down. Refer to the
product specifications for weights.
•Do not drop metallic parts through slots.
This could permanently damage the appliance. Turn
the power off immediately and contact qualified service
personnel for service.
•Do not...

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DOCUMENT CONVENTION
These operating instructions use the following convention when describing the use and operation of this system.
Control unit (or this unit):Panasonic Control Unit BM-ED500
Iris camera:Panasonic Iris Camera BM-ET500
Administration software:Panasonic Administration Software BM-ES500
Caution:Text with this appearance is a special instruction which you should heed for your safety.
Note:Text with this appearance is a special instruction, rule, or side comment related to the topic.  

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MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
qDoor/Key hole
You can open the control box door by using the sup-
plied key. When you close the door, turn the key coun-
terclockwise to lock. 
Caution:When you open the door with the power on
and 10 seconds have passed after your turning on
the power and opening the door, the buzzer will
beep to notify you that the door is open. Then, the
recognition with iris cameras will be disabled. To
recover from the disabled condition, you need to
reset the control...

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●Setting board 
qDoor sensor
Detects the door opening or closing. When you open
the door with the power on or 10 seconds have passed
after your turning on the power and opening the door,
the buzzer will beep to notify the administration PC that
the door is open. When you open the door for setting or
maintenance, refer to p.16.
Note:During normal operation, door-opening for more
than 10 seconds will disable the control unit. To
reset the disabled status, use the administration
software.
wSetup...

●Input/Output Board
qElectric lock connectors
An electric lock is connectable to GATE 1.
Note:GATE 2 is not usable.
Do not connect anything to GATE 2.
wAlarm input/output connectors
(ALARM IN, ALARM OUT)
ALARM IN:These are connectors to input the alarm
signal from the external devices to the control unit.
Alarm-related operations are configurable through
the administration PC. (Refer to the administrator’s
guide of the administration software.)
ALARM OUT:These are connectors to output the alarm
signal...