AccessPack
Description:
AccessPack is an equipment access control system that can be fitted to any electrically powered device, even mobile and battery powered equipment like forklifts and remote controls.
Using Smartcard technology, AccessPack physically prevents machinery from being used by people who are not licenced and authorised to operate it.
To ensure accountability, AccessPack records who accessed the equipment and when.
Why is this so important?
- Hazardous Machinery will negatively impact the business if used inappropriately.
- Failure to comply with OHS legislation may result in legal action against your company.
AccessPack can be fitted to any equipment powered from 5 to 415V, AC or DC, so you can use the same access control system for all the equipment on your site or in your plant and operators only need to carry one card. It is even compatible with some building access cards.
- Storage of the last 200 users and their start/stop times, which can be downloaded wirelessly for continuous tracking.
- The ability to set recertification/maintenance intervals, which can also optionally lock the equipment out if exceeded.
- Works with any electrically powered equipment running on 5 to 415V, AC or DC.
- Compatible with site access systems.
- Seamless integration with various data logging products.
- Simple tracking of user certification status and expiry dates.
- See runhours of all AccessPack devices within range from any Bluetooth device.
- Software to manage user card administration via drag and drop operation is web-based and very simple to use.
- Australian designed and manufactured.
- Australian manufacturer extended hours support available.
AccessPack Crane Kit - 1 (APP100)
Part No. | APP100 |
Input Voltage | 5-10VDC |
Inputs | E-Stop |
Heartbeat Outputs | 1 logic level 1 open collector (100mA) |
Applications | Battery powered equipment |
Dimensions of interface board | N/A - Wiring harness only |
AccessPack Crane Kit - 2 (APP101)
Part No. | APP101 |
Input Voltage | 5-10VDC |
Inputs | E-Stop |
Heartbeat Outputs | 1 logic level 1 open collector (100mA) |
Applications | HBC Spectrum Remote Control |
Dimensions of interface board | N/A - Wiring harness with E-Stop switch only |
AccessPack Pendant Kit (APP102)
Part No. | APP102 |
Input Voltage | 12-240 VAC/DC |
Inputs | E-Stop |
Outputs | 2 Relays (0.5A)- EStop and Start |
Applications | Crane Pendants |
Interface board size (L x W x H in mm) |
54 x 40 x 25 |
Vehicle Kit (APP103)
Part No. | APP103 |
Input Voltage | 6-48 VDC |
Inputs | E-Stop Heartbeat |
Outputs | 2 relays, NO/NC (20A) |
Applications | Forklifts, Light vehicles, PLC based equipment |
Interface case size (L x W x H in mm) |
110 x 120 x 37 |
Door Kit (APP105)
Part No. | APP105 |
Input Voltage | 7-24 VDC |
Inputs | None |
Outputs | Door Strike Interface |
Applications | Doors to store rooms, tool stores, hazardous equipment boxes etc (Lock supplied separately.) |
Interface board size (L x W x H in mm) |
51 x 19 x 11 |
LockBox, Small (APP105LB)
Part No. | APP105LB |
Input Voltage | 110-240VAC |
Inputs | None |
Outputs | None |
Applications | Secure and log access to Keys, gas testers, calibration sources, tools, small crane radios. |
Dimensions (L x W x H in mm) |
200 x 300 x 200 |
LockBox, Medium (APP105BB)
Part No. | APP105BB |
Input Voltage | 110-240VAC |
Inputs | None |
Outputs | None |
Applications | Secure and log access to radiation blankets, larger gas testers, calibration sources, tools. |
Dimensions (L x W x H in mm) |
500 x 400 x 210 |
Fixed Equipment Kit (APP106)
Part No. | APP106 |
Input Voltage | 110-240VAC |
Inputs | EStop |
Start Outputs | 440V, 4A solid state relay |
Applications | 3-phase contactor started machines or single phase switched circuit equipment where the board can be mounted internally |
Interface board size (L x W x H in mm) |
89 x 60 x 43 |
Fixed Equipment Kit, Case Type 1 (APP107)
Part No. | APP107 |
Input Voltage | 110-240VAC |
Inputs | None (all prewired) |
Outputs | 440V, 4A solid state relay |
Applications | Single phase machines without an existing push-button E-Stop |
Interface case size (L x W x H in mm) |
120 x 80 x 103 |
Fixed Equipment Kit, Case Type 2 (APP116)
Part No. | APP116 |
Input Voltage | 110-240VAC |
Inputs | None (all prewired) |
Outputs | 440V, 4A solid state relay |
Applications | 3-phase contactor started machines or single phase switched circuit equipment with separate start and E-Stop buttons (e.g. break out machines) |
Interface case size (L x W x H in mm) |
105 x 74 x 40 |
PC Kit (APP108)
Part No. | APP108 |
Input Voltage | 5V (USB) |
Inputs | None |
Outputs | None |
Applications | Computers controlling other machinery. (AccessPack enables the mouse and keyboard.) |
Interface USB dongle size (L x W x H in mm) |
65 x 24 x 14 |
AccessPack Manager Software Licence (APL100)
Reader kit is supplied with the first year's subscription. | |
Part No. | APL100 |
AccessPack Cards (APC100)
Programmable RFID card for use with AccessPack. Note: Custom artwork can be arranged at no additional cost although minimum order quantities apply. |
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Part No. | APC100 |
Link-2 USB Bluetooth Modem (LINK2)
Long range USB Bluetooth modem for configuring CASWA/Sole Digital devices using a laptop computer (laptop not supplied). | |
Part No. | Link-2 |
Dual Card Holder and Lanyard Set (APCH10)
AccessPack Dual Card Holder and Lanyard Set (APCH10) Card holder for 2-3 cards that are locked in place by a semi-removable tab. Comes with a lanyard. |
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Part No. | APCH10 |
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
AccessPack PUCK
The new AccessPack Puck enclosure is made of glass filled nylon (Tested in accordance to UL94). Prior to May 2012, the enclosure was made from cast epoxy resin.
Dimensions of the AccessPack PUCK are provided in the following diagram.
Interface Boards
Length (mm) | Width (mm) | Height (mm) | |
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Crane radio | No board - wiring harness only | ||
Crane pendant board | 54 | 40 | 25 |
Fixed equipment board (no case) | 89 | 60 | 43 |
Fixed equipment board (case type 1) | 120 | 85 | 103 |
Fixed equipment board (case type 2) | 105 | 75 | 40 |
Vehicle board (in case) | 66 | 49 | 36 |
Door board | 51 | 19 | 11 |
PC Dongle | 65 | 25 | 14 |
VFD | No board - wiring harness only |
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Control Puck
Parameter | Description | Min | Typ | Max | Units |
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V(in) | Supply Voltage | 4 | 8 | VAC | |
L(in) | Supply Current | 6 | 7 | 90* | mA |
Start Up Button Output | Current | 10 | mA | ||
Operating Temperature | -40 | 85# | °C |
*only when communicating via Bluetooth
# Extended operation at maximum temperature will reduce device life.
Crane Pendant Board, APP102
Parameter | Description | Min | Typ | Max | Units |
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V(in) | Supply Voltage | 18 | 55 | VAC | |
Relay Output 1 | Current | 500 | mA | ||
Relay Output 1 | Voltage | 60 | VAC | ||
Relay Output 1 | Power | 10 | W | ||
Relay Output 2 | Current | 500 | mA | ||
Relay Output 2 | Voltage | 60 | VAC | ||
Relay Output 2 | Power | 10 | W |
Vehicle Board, APP103
Parameter | Description | Min | Typ | Max | Units |
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V(in) | Supply Voltage | 8 | 36 | VDC | |
Relay Output (NO) | Current | 10 | A | ||
Relay Output (NO) | Voltage | 36 | VDC |
Door Board, APP104
Parameter | Description | Min | Typ | Max | Units |
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V(in) | Supply Voltage | 8 | 24 | VDC | |
Relay Output | Current | 8 | A | ||
Relay Output (NO) | Voltage | 36 | VDC |
Fixed Equipment Board, APP106/APP107/APP116
Parameter | Description | Min | Typ | Max | Units |
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V(in) | Supply Voltage | 32 | 240 | VAC | |
Relay Output (NO) | Current | 4 | A | ||
Relay Output (NO) | Voltage | 24 | 440 | VAC |
PC Dongle, APP108
Parameter | Description | Min | Typ | Max | Units |
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V(in) | Supply Voltage | 4 | 5 | 6 | VDC (USB) |
Technical Documents
- AccessPack Installation & User Manual
- Your AccessPack has arrived, whats next
- AccessPack Configuration Sheet
- Implementation Guide
- AccessPack on a Konecranes CXT
- Saber-6 getting started
- Saber-6 radio configuration
- Management system user guide
- Controlling variable frequency drives with AccessPack
- DITS-CA installation tech-note
- Installation on a Demag CANbus pendant
- Installation on an HBC Micron 512
Historical Documents
Applications
AccessPack on an ABUS remote
AccessPack on a Magnetek FlexVue
AccessPack on a Demag DRC-10
LockBox introduction
AccessPack on a bench grinder
TagOut Demonstration
Presentation
Vehicle configuration
The fixed equipment board
Impact Testing
Upgrading Firmware
Installing USB drivers for the Link-2 modem
Starting with FSU version 14.2 we have introduced a simpler way to configure AccessPack. There is a now a preset for each kit, just select it and you're good to go.
But don't stress, if you still want to get in a tweak some settings, just press CTRL-A.
An AccessPack device is fitted to the machine and programmed with the machine's information and location. Machines will only work when the user swipes the AccessPack with a valid RFID card. Users are automatically logged off when equipment is stationary, idle or stopped.
Anything that runs or starts from electricity (including hydraulics) and has a start, stop, or power switch. This includes battery powered equipment and mobile machinery.
The minimum requirements for running an AccessPack is 30mA at 5V. So some battery equipment that uses 2 x AA batteries (e.g. some small crane radios) can’t be fitted with AccessPack as there is not enough power to make a Bluetooth connection. Also, the batteries are depleted so quickly that it makes the device unusable. The good news is that in almost all circumstances, inexpensive alternatives are available that have bigger battery packs.
The device must also use some kind of electrical start.
Traditional access control hardware relies on communication between the access control point and a central management computer. AccessPack on the other hand is a standalone system with all the information required to grant/deny access contained on the user’s RFID card. Thus it also works on remote and mobile plant, equipment for which it just isn’t feasible or possible to have a permanent connection (be it wireless or wired) to a central database.
Yes, if your cards use the same technology as AccessPack (MIFARE 14443 A/B) then we will work with your vendor to integrate AccessPack. If your cards use different technology, then your existing vendor can supply you with dual technology cards that work seamlessly with both systems.
AccessPack has programmable motion sensors and some very clever programming to tell when a human is no longer moving the equipment.
Additionally, AccessPack can wire into Stop button pushes/floor pressure mats/light beams/seat switches etc... to detect when the operator has moved away from the equipment.
Yes, all access permissions can have an associated expiry date. The AccessPack hardware has a calendar chip and will reject a card if a permission has expired.
AccessPack has a standard 22mm threaded shank. It is a drop in replacement for most standard industrial switches. After that, you just give it power and connect it to whatever switch circuit you want to control.
Yes, the AccessPack puck is rated to IP65. Everything else is located internally within the equipment being protected.
No, but it helps. You can definitely order and commission units one at a time if you want to. Identifying as many potential AccessPack candidates as possible when setting up the first AccessPack can significantly reduce the time to commission future units. Identifying groups of equipment and users will make administration easier. You will need to know what type of equipment you are going to fit the AccessPack to prior to delivery.
AccessPack models vary only in the additional cable assembly or hardware board used to wire the device to the protected equipment’s power supply and control circuitry. Details of currently available models can be found on the AccessPack webpage. You can also fill in the Configuration Sheet, email it to tech@caswa.com and we’ll advise you on which model suits your equipment. If none of these current models seem to suit, contact us. We almost certainly will be able to come up with a new variant that meets your requirements.
AccessPack can be configured wirelessly using a laptop fitted with a Link-2 long range Bluetooth modem and running our FSU application. We don’t recommend using existing Bluetooth modems in your PC or smart-phone as these aren’t sufficiently reliable for configuration purposes. The good news is that we supply one free Link-2 with your first order and the latest FSU software is always available for free download from the AccessPack webpage.
AccessPack can be configured wirelessly using a laptop fitted with a Link-2 long range Bluetooth modem and running our FSU application. We don’t recommend using existing Bluetooth modems in your PC or smart-phone as these aren’t sufficiently reliable for configuration purposes. The good news is that we supply one free Link-2 with your first order and the latest FSU software is always available for free download from the AccessPack webpage.
Some information (e.g. run hours) is available by simply making a Bluetooth connection to the device from your smart-phone. To access the list of the last 200 users you currently need to connect to it with a laptop, connect to it using the Link-2 and FSU application and then download the data. Smart-phone apps for Android and Iphone will be coming soon to allow you to view and download data without a laptop.
You will need a licence of the AccessPack software manager (which comes with a card reader in your first year) and a computer connected to the internet. Programming cards is then simple, using drag and drop functionality.
Programming a new card only takes a couple of minutes. However, we recommend that you always program an expiry date for every card so that it if it is lost or stolen, the card will eventually expire. When you replace a lost card that has not yet expired, you should give it a slightly different name so you can always differentiate between the original lost/stolen card and a new one. Many customers chose to print or attach the user’s photo to the card so that it is obvious when someone is using a stolen card.
AccessPack is not currently certified for use in hazardous areas. However, it can be installed in a suitable glass fronted enclosure and card swiping will still work.
We have tried to make AccessPack as tough and reliable as possible. Check out our YouTube videos to see how we tested our prototypes.
But let’s be realistic. You will never improve reliability by adding complexity. However, the additional uptime gained by preventing access to untrained operators (and from general users taking greater care with the equipment) far outweighs any downtime due to failure of the AccessPack. The failures we have seen tend to be caused by equipment being dropped violently or when the power supply is subjected to very large voltage spikes.
The Bluetooth radio uses 2.4GHz and the RFID is at 13.5MHz (very short range).