User's Manual

Performa Switch Plate (AC-125S)
RFID Proximity Reader
Background
The following will discuss the Performa Switch Plate reader as they are intended to install on an Access
Control System by Checkpoint Systems, Inc. This reader is available in two colors; Gray (Model #AC-
125SG – Part# 882580) and Off-White (Model# AC-125SW – Part# 347151).
Specifications
The switch plate proximity reader is suitable to mount on metal, such as door mullions, with no impact on
performance. This device is designed to use the 26-Bit Weigand data format and is targeted to operate at
12VDC @ 150mA. It is capable of operating between 10.8VDC and 14.8VDC. For these voltages to
perform properly, the installation must use Belden 5304FE or equivalent wire.
This proximity reader has a read range of up to 4” using the Performa Proximity Plus Cards from
Checkpoint. The reader will transmit a frequency of 13.56MHz and will operate between –22°F and
150°F. The Performa reader carries the FCC Part 15 USA certification.
Performa Switch Plate Reader Dimensions
The following is a drawing of the outer dimensions of this proximity reader.
Wiring
The Performa readers come with six wires, but currently only five wires will be used. As mentioned above
this reader is a Weigand device and uses the 26-Bit Weigand format. The wire specification is Belden
5304FE or equivalent. The wire is 18 gauge, six conductors, stranded, and shielded. With this wire the
reader can mount up to 500’ from the controller, as stated within the Weigand specification. The standard
color-coding has been used:
Black
Common
Red
Power for Reader (12VDC)
White
Data 1
Green
Data 0
Brown
LED Control
Blue
Beeper Control
(Not Used At This Time)