Author: Krista Kim, Sales Manager I Suprema Europe
1. CS-40 Network Reset and Factory Default
Q1: How to reset the CS-40 network?
A: Push the init button on CS-40 more than 3 seconds.
* For more details, please refer to the link below.
[Both BioStar] Network and Factory Default W2, P2, CS-40
Q2: How to do the factory default setting of CS-40?
A-1: Factory default setting by BioStar2
> Connect CS-40 with BioStar2
> Go to BioStar 2 →Settings → Security → Advanced Security Settings
→ Secure Communication with the Device. This MUST BE SET TO USE ’ and click ‘Apply’.
> Wait until CS-40 connects to the Server
> Push the init button on CS-40 4 times straight
A-2: Factory default setting by CS-40 SETUP Manager
> Connect CS-40 with PC
> Access web browser at https://169.254.0.1:3001
> Log in CS-40 SETUP Manager
> Click the ‘Factory Default’ button on configuration page
* For more details, please refer to the link below.
[CS-40] How to configure CS-40 IP configuration via SETUP Manager
2. CS-40 Network Setting
Q1: How to set CS-40 IP?
A-1: Connect CS-40 with PC in 1:1 and access the web browser at https://169.254.0.1:3001
and log in CS-40 SETUP Manager. You can configure CS-40 IP.
A-2: Connect CS-40 with BioStar2 and configure CS-40 IP in the Device setting.
* For more details, please refer to the link below.
[BioStar 2] CS-40 Setup Manager Release
3. The number of doors controlled by CS-40
Q1: How many doors does a CS-40 support?
A: CS-40 has built-in 4 relays, which are to control 4 doors. By adding slave device via RS485, it
can control up to 52 doors, and via Wiegand, control up to 132 doors.
Q2: How many RS485(OSDP) devices can be connected to CS-40?
A: 64ch. Each port supports up to 31 slave devices with a daisy chain.
Q3: How many Wiegand devices can be connected to CS-40?
A: 132ch. CS-40 has 4 Wiegand ports, and 64ea DM-20, which has 2 Wiegand ports, can connect to
CS-40 by RS485.
Q4: How many doors can DM-20 support?
A: DM-20 has 4 relays which support 4 doors with RS485 devices.
* For more details, please refer to the link below
[BioStar 2] Maximum Slave Devices with CS-40
[BioStar 2] CS-40 2 Sample Door Configuration
4. How to use 3rd party reader with CS-40
Q1: Can we use 3rd party card reader with CS-40?
A: Yes, All standard card readers that support Wiegand output can work with CS-40.
Q2: Can we use 3rd party keypad reader with CS-40?
A: No, CS-40 doesn’t support the single key output from Wiegand signal, so it cannot use with 3rd
party keypad reader.
Q3: Can we use 3rd party fingerprint reader with CS-40?
A: Yes, 3rd party fingerprint reader can connect with CS-40 by Wiegand. CS-40 has a matcher
that supports Suprema template. You can either use Suprema fingerprint slave reader BER2 or Suprema
intelligent fingerprint reader by RS485(OSDP) connection.
* For more details, please refer to the link below.
[BioStar 2] OSDP Protocol Support
5. How to use XPD2 or BER2 with 3rd party controller
Q1: Can we use XPD2 with 3rd party controller?
A: Yes, XPD2 can connect with 3rd party controller by Wiegand or RS485. You can easily configure XPD2
setting via Suprema Device Manager Application via mobile phone.
Q2: Can we use BER2 with 3rd party controller?
A: Yes, If the 3rd party controller can store the fingerprint template, BER2 can be used with the ACU.
* For more details, please refer to the link below.
[BioStar 2] Suprema Device Manager Mobile App New Features and Configuration Guide
[BioStar 2] OSDP Protocol Support
6. How to replace a 3rd party controller and Wiegand reader with CS-40, XPD2 and/or BER2
Q1: Can we connect Wiegand cable with RS485 cable of XPD2 and BER2?
A: Yes, Check Wiegand cable at the site is shielded twisted 2 pair cable. If it is, you can connect
Wiegand 3 core cable with RS485 cable (TRX+,TRX-,GND) of XPD2 and/or BER2.
Q2: How many can XPD2 and BER2 connect with CS-40 when being cabled by RS485
and Wiegand cable together?
A: Max.10ea.
* For more details, please refer to the link below.
7. Suprema platform compatibility with CS-40
Q1: Which Suprema device can be used with CS-40?
A: 1) Slave RFID reader: XPD2
2) Slave Biometric reader: BER2
3) All intelligent biometric readers
4) All peripherals
Q2: Does XPD2 (Rev 2) support Airfob Pass?
A: Yes, XPD2 (Rev 2) supports Airfob Pass(Suprema Mobile Access)
* For more details, please refer to the link below.
[BioStar 2] Upgraded Hardware Introduction : XPass D2 (Rev 2)
8. Maximum Biometric Devices with CS-40
Q1: How many fingerprint readers can connect with CS-40?
A: We recommend having less than 8 fingerprint devices as slave devices for performance reasons.
* For more details, please refer to the link below.
[BioStar 2] Maximum Slave Devices with CS-40
Q2: How many face authentication readers can connect with CS-40?
A: 5ch. Face reader can connect to each RS-485 port of CS-40 one by one.
* For more details, please refer to the link below.
[BioStar 2] Maximum Slave Devices with CS-40
9. Integration
Q1: Which VMS system can be used with CS-40?
A: Milestone. Suprema BioStar2 software is integrated with Milestone Xprotect. You can monitor video
and control from a single interface.
* For more details, please refer to the link below.
[BioStar 2] Milestone VMS Integration
Q2: How can we integrate CS-40with 3rd party software?
A: You can use BioStar2 Device SDK. Please download it from the link.
* For more details, please refer to the link below.
BioStar 2 Device SDK Download Link
10. Power
Q1: What is the specification of Power AUX IN of CS-40?
A: 12V DC, 3A
Q2: What is the power output of CS-40?
A: 12V/1.5A. Slave device or Wiegand device or lock etc., can be powered within 1.5A. In case of
exceeding 1.5A, you need a separate power supply.
11. Installation
Q1: How to connect slave device with CS-40 by RS485?
A: Use an AWG24 twisted pair with a maximum length of 1.2km for RS485 cable which has 120 ohm
impedance. It is mandatory to wire in parallel format.
* For more details, please refer to the link below.
[Both BioStar] Daisy Chain and RS485 Connection
12. Configuration
Q1: Can we use PIN Only Mode with Xpass D2 Keypad reader?
A: Yes, You can create virtual card number in User Configuration in BioStar2 and enable XPD2
authentication mode to “Input card ID from keypad” available.
Q2: Can we configure supervised input?
A: Yes, CS-40 input No.0~7. can be used for normal TTL input or supervised input.
Q3: Can we use fire alarm panel with CorStation ?
A: Yes, you can connect CS-40 input with fire alarm panel. BioStar2 Standard license is required.
* For more details, please refer to the link below.
[BioStar 2] Using Card Only or PIN Only Mode with XPass D2
[BioStar 2] CS-40 2 Sample Door Configuration
How to configure Fire Alarm Zone?
13. Offline function
Q1: When the host computer goes offline, can CS-40 work?
A: Yes, It works in local zone mode. CS-40 has a capacity of storing 5,000,000 logs. When the
network is back, it will upload all the logs to the host. However, it is not supported in global zone mode.
Q2: When slave device is cut from CS-40, can the slave work?
A: No, it’s not supported.
Q3: Can we connect CS-40 to another CS-40 by RS485 for back-up?
A: No, it’s not supported.
14. Replacement function
Q1: When CS-40 is failed and should be replaced, do we have to reconfigure settings?
A: Yes, Currently, you should reconfigure all the settings.