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PAC Portico 2200/1200 Series Installation Guide 15263 Ver 2.1 DRAFT E

5. Installation

This is a brief outline of the steps that will be taken in the following sections that describe the installation,

commissioning and testing of the door controller independently of the administration system.

It is possible to test all the reader and lock functions before making any network or communications

connections. You are strongly advised to follow the order shown below. In this way you will be able to

identify any problems before going on to the next stage.

1. Install the Controller, including fitting of the PAC Portico metal enclosure if used.

2. Install the Readers and Locks, including door contacts, request-to-exit switches.

3. Test the Readers and Locks, etc.

4. Make the Network Connections, six wire bus and/or serial links where applicable.

5. Connect to the Administration System, PC interface kit, central network controller, modems, etc.

where applicable.

6. Commission the System.

5.1 Installing the Controller

The door controllers may be fitted in the metal enclosure supplied separately by PAC Portico. Make sure

that access can be gained to the door controller independently of the access control system itself.

If several door controllers are to be connected using the six wire bus, it is usually better to distribute the

controllers so they are closer to the doors. This should reduce the length of cable needed for readers and

locks.

Figure 14 Recommended Wiring Layout

IMPORTANT

If the system is to be administered from the front panel, operators will be spending time

programming at the controller. Therefore ensure that the controller is fitted in a suitably warm, dry

and well lit location. The display should be at about eye level for most comfortable use.