User guide

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Transition Series
Multi-technology Access Readers
Description
Transition™ 500-PIV Series multi-technology card
readers feature simultaneous compatibility with multi-
vendor 125 kHz Proximity and PIV (ISO 14443A)
credential technologies—all in one reader. With this
remarkable technology combination, security
administrators can now deploy the Transition readers into
new or existing facilities.
Figure 1. Multi-technology Readers
Mounting the reader
All models of the T-500-PIV series readers can be
mounted using a U.S. single-gang electrical box or
directly to a wall.
1. Find a suitable mounting position on the door frame
or wall.
Note: For out of doors or wet locations, it is recommended
that the gasket provided be installed on the base as shown in
Figure 5.
2. If mounting directly to the wall, use one of the
following methods:
2a. Drill two vertical mounting holes from 3.25”
(83 cm) to 4.891” (125 cm) apart on the mounting
surface of the door frame or wall.
Figure 2. Direct wall mounting
2b. Models 520/525-PIV can be mounted using a
second pair of vertical mounting holes,
horizontally spaced 2.75” (70 cm) from the first
pair.
Figure 3. T520/525-PIV Direct wall mounting alternative
3. Drill one 0.625” (15.87 mm) diameter hole in wall for
the pigtail wire connection.
4. Follow the Cable Connection Chart to connect the
reader to the field panel and external door
equipment.
5. Mount the base plate to the wall using the supplied
screws.
6. Install gasket if required, see Figure 5.

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