User's Manual

Pyramid Series Proximity Readers
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4.4 Read Range for P-300, P-500, and P-700 Readers
Perform the following steps to verify the read range
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of P-300, P-500, and P-700 readers
(see “Read Range” on page 5 for read range specifications).
1. Hold a Pyramid Series card or tag parallel to the reader, about 6 inches away from the
reader.
- For the P-300 and P-500, hold the card about 6 inches (152 mm) away from the
reader.
- For the P-700, hold the card about 20 inches (508 mm) away from the reader.
2. Slowly bring the Card/Tag in toward the reader and note the distance when the reader
recognizes the card (the reader beeps and the LED flashes if it is in default mode).
4.5 Read Range for P-400 Readers
Perform the following steps to verify the read range of P-400 readers (refer to the Read
Range specification section on page 4).
1. Hold a Pyramid Series card or tag parallel to the reader, about 3 inches away from the
reader.
2. Slowly bring the Card/Tag in toward the reader and note the distance when the reader
recognizes the card (the reader beeps).
The metal surrounding and protecting the P-400 reader limits the reader's read range.
Because of this, the key tag is the preferred proximity device. Its small size allows the
entire key tag to be presented within the reader's read field. Cards can be used, but they
must be presented to the reader in a manner that places a large portion of the card within
the reader's read field. Figure 9: on page 16 demonstrates how this is done.
1. The Reader’s read range can be affected by the installation conditions, the material on which the
reader is mounted, and whether it is a card or a tag being read. Due to the physical size differ-
ence between the coils of various credentials, Multi Technology cards and Key Tags provide less
read range than Standard Light Proximity Cards.