User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- Figures
- Figure 1: GE Contactless Medium Read-Range Reader (Model 260) 1
- Figure 2: GE Model 260 Reader Backplate (includes tamper switch) 2
- Figure 3: GE Model 260 Reader Environmental Considerations 5
- Figure 4: Pole-Mounted Readers 7
- Figure 5: Parking Entrance/Exit Application A 8
- Figure 6: Parking Entrance/Exit Application B 9
- Figure 7: Parking Entrance Exit and Metal Sign Applications 10
- Figure 8: Model 260 Reader Backplate and Cover 11
- Figure 9: GE Model 260 Reader Wiring Diagram to Micro/5 8RP 16
- Figure 10: GE Model 260 Reader Wiring Diagram to J-Box 17
- Figure 11: GE Model 260 Reader to 2RP 18
- Figure 12: GE Model 260 to 8RP 20
- Figure 13: GE Model 260 Reader to Micro/Reader Junction Box and Microcontroller 22
- Figure 14: Stripping of Shield Grounds 28
- Introduction
- Product Overview
- Mounting Considerations
- Installation
- Troubleshooting
- Technical Specifications
- Regulatory Notices
GE Contactless Medium Read-Range Reader Model 260 13
Micro Selection
• Micro/5 for 2RP and 8RP installation instructions: refer to the Micro/5
Installation Guide.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT use the Model 260 Reader with a Micro/5 2SRP reader
processor.
• Micro/PX-2000 and Micro/PXN-2000 controllers: refer to the Micro/
PX-2000 and Micro/PXN-2000 Installation Guide.
• Micro/Reader-Junction Box: refer to the point-to-point wiring
diagrams in this manual.
Reader-to-Micro Wiring Distance
Table 1: Model 260 Current and Cable Distance
Cable Distance
Supply
Voltage
12 VDC 13.6 VDC 24 VDC
Current 18 AWG 22 AWG 18 AWG 22 AWG 18 AWG 22 AWG
Distance
230 mA
@12 VDC
928 ft.
(283 m)
390 ft.
(119 m)
1,423 ft.
(434 m)
597 ft.
(182 m)
4,649 ft.
(1,417 m)
1,949 ft.
(594 m)