User's Manual

Farpointe Data Readers
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Installation Guide
Proximity Readers
This Installation Guide is intended for experienced installing technicians. It is a basic reference to ensure all
connections are properly made. See the appropriate Product Manual for detailed information on installing
Pyramid Series Readers or Cobra Readers (such as the P-300, P-500, P-640, P-700, P-900 or EM-30, EM-50,
EM-64). These documents may be downloaded from the Farpointe Data website found at
www.pyramidseries.com; under Support > Technical Documents.
NOTE: Installation and performance of a Pyramid Series Reader with HID or AWID compatibility (on
operational
features) is identical to standard Pyramid Series Readers.
All Farpointe Data Readers are compliant with the following organizations:
FCC compliance Statement: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
1.0 Cable Requirements
All readers operate at up to 500 feet (152 m) of cable, using seven-conductor, shielded, stranded cable. Per
the Security Industry Association’s Wiegand specification, AWG 24 (such as Belden 9537) is the minimum
gauge required for data transfer in a 500-foot run length. However, the proper wire gauge to use must be
determined by the current draw requirements of the reader, the length of the cable run, and the voltage
applied to the reader.
If the reader is to be operated at 5 VDC, 5 VDC must be available at the reader (long cable runs have a volt-
age drop due to the resistance in the cable). A larger gauge of wire (having less resistance) or a separate
power supply near the reader may be required to ensure 5 VDC is available at the reader.
2.0 Output Formats
• Wiegand (industry standard 26-bit Wiegand and custom Wiegand formats)
• Magnetic Stripe (ABA Track II, clock and data, with card present)
3.0 Grounding
Shield (drain) continuity must run from the reader to the access panel. Shield (drain) and reader ground
must be tied together at the access panel and connect to an earth ground at one point.
4.0 Power
A reader may be powered by the access panel, so th
e reader is powered on when the access panel is
powered on. However the best case is to power the reader by a separate, linear power supply.
5.0 Voltage
• Typically 5 to 14 VDC
Product can be used without license conditions or restrictions in all European Union countries, including Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus,
Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands,
Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, as well as other non-EU countries, including Iceland, Norway, and
Switzerland.
The user is cautioned that making changes not approved by Farpointe Data may void the user's authority to use this equipment.