User's Manual

EXTERNAL USE
Mount the reader on a suitable external single gang surface mount box.
Make sure that the wire bundle to the BT817 has an IP rating of at least IP67.
Use warming pads if the temperature of the reader is expected to fall below -10ºC (14ºF).
HANDLING
Handle the BT817 with care. Do not damage/drop unit before installation.
The reader unit will not be waterproof if the casing is damaged. Replace the reader if the casing is damaged.
MAINTENANCE
Once installed the BT817 requires no maintenance.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If the reader doesn't respond when a valid smart card is presented, check the following.
If the problem still exists then uninstall the reader and send it back to BQT Solutions (address details on the back
of this manual). If the reader is within the warranty period then another will be sent free of charge.
Symptom Possible cause Check
LED is not lit No power to the reader Check the power supply to the
reader.
LED is Orange or Buzzer sounds low Voltage to the reader is below 10V Check the power supply to the
reader
Reader doesn’t respond Invalid card or card is faulty Check reader with another valid
smartcard
Wiring to the controller faulty. Check the wiring to the controller Reader beeps but lock doesn’t open
NOTE: If reader beeps when a valid smart card is presented then the
reader is functioning.
1. Connect the 0V Reference and 0V (if provided in the power supply) to Ground (GND).
2. Connect the Wiegand signal cables.
3. Connect the Buzzer and the LED cables.
OPTIONAL: Connect the RS485 and Tamper cables.
4. Attach the 12Vdc wire last.
5. Place the reader on the wall (Make sure the wires are not crushed)
6. Insert and hand tighten the screws.
7. Check that the reader is level before tightening the screws.
NOTE: Excessive tightening of screws may deform the casing, resulting in a damaged unit.
THIS WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
8. Replace the cover.
9. Power up the reader.
NOTE: The unit needs approximately 13 seconds to set up before it can respond to a valid smart card.
!
If the reader has the same power supply as the door latch relay, make sure that the relay
is protected by a fast Schottky diode (Part number: Philips BYV10-20). If the relay is not
protected reader operation will be affected.
GHI
4
PRS
7
#
*
QZ
1
0
JKL
5
TUV
8
ABC
2
MNO
6
WXY
9
DEF
3
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