User Manual

15263 Ver 2.1 DRAFT E PAC Portico 2200/1200 Series Installation Guide
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IMPORTANT:
When installing the PAC Portico 2200/1200 series controllers the following should be noted:
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Installation must wired in accordance with National Wiring Regulations (BS7671, IEE
National Wiring Regulations in the UK). Failure to do so can result in injury or death by
electric shock.
It must also comply with any local Fire, Health and Safety regulations. A secured door that
may be part of an escape route from an area must be installed with:
• A Fail-Safe lock (A). So that the door will be released if the power fails. Ideally a magnetic
lock should be used as these are less likely to jam or seize.
• A normally-closed Break-Glass or Manual Pull (B) in the lock supply wiring. So that in an
emergency the fail-safe lock can be immediately depowered.
B
A
The controller must be connected to Earth Ground. Isolate the controller supply before
working on the controller.
CABLING
The cabling used in the PAC Portico 2200/1200 Series access control systems (six wire bus,
reader cables, etc.) are not prone to electrical interference. However, you should avoid routing
cable close to heavy load switching cables and equipment. If this is unavoidable then cross the
cable at right angles every 1-2m (3 to 6 ft) to reduce the interference.
RFID Devices
As similar RFID technology is now widely used in a number of other industries, for example
automotive immobilisers, it is possible that interaction between your access control credential and
other devices may cause one or the other to function incorrectly. Should you suspect that you have
experienced such a problem the solution is to separate your access control credential from other
RFID devices.