User's Manual

Testing RM Readers
B-2 apC/8X Technical Manual
Testing RM Readers
This section describes the test procedures for the Software House RM
readers. To test a reader for normal operation, put the reader into test mode by
setting the address switch to 9, power up the reader, and follow the steps
below.
The readers can also be bench tested without being connected to an apC/8X.
When you complete the test, reset the address switch to its original setting.
The LEDs on the reader indicate whether each step in the test procedure is
successful. This section describes each step in the test and the expected LED
response.
Note: If the reader has no keypad, the test procedure consists of steps
15 and 16 only.
To put the RM reader into test mode:
1. Set the reader address switch to 9. (Note the original setting.)
2. Power the reader by connecting +12 V to P1-1 and GND to P1-4.
3. All LEDs light up briefly and turn off.
To test the keyboard and LEDs of the RM reader:
1. Press the 1 key. The red LED lights up.
2. Press the 1 key again. The red LED flashes slowly.
3. Press the 1 key again. The red LED flashes rapidly.
4. Press the 1 key again. The red LED goes out.
5. Press the 2 key. The amber LED lights up.
6. Press the 2 key again. The amber LED flashes slowly.
7. Press the 2 key again. The amber LED flashes rapidly.
8. Press the 2 key again. The amber LED goes out.
9. Press the 3 key. The green LED lights up.