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

5.2.2 Reader and Request to Exit

The door controllers have either four or two reader channels. Each reader is wired independently using up

to 3000ft/1000m of 6-conductor cable.

Figure 19 Reader with Request to Exit and Door Monitoring

The door contact is not required if door monitoring is not needed.

5.2.2.1 Request to Exit

If a Request to Exit switch is used, it will allow people within the area to leave by signaling the door

controller to operate the lock without using a key. The switch is necessary when door monitoring is used

(see Section 5.2.2.2) to enable the controller to distinguish between a forced door and a valid exit. The

switch should be 'normally open' which closes momentarily when pressed.

Connecting RTE to ground (GND) will always operate the lock; ensure that the request to exit

wiring is not accessible from outside the area (e.g. if the reader is removed from the wall, the

request to exit wiring should not be exposed).

Notes

1. It is possible to locate the switch away from the door, at a reception desk or as part of a door

entry system. In which case, it is possible to change the event report to Request for Entry.

2. More than one switch can be used if wired in parallel.

3. If an attempt is made to keep the door open by holding down the Request to Exit switch then the

door will lock after 5 cycles of the lock release time and an RTE Button Held Down report is

produced.