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Ensure both you and the equipment are earthed before beginning any servicing. The Gallagher T12 Reader The Gallagher T12 Reader is a smart card proximity reader. It can be installed as either an entry reader or exit reader. It can be mounted on any standard British electrical flush box.
4 x self tapping, pan head, pozi fixing screws Power Supply The Gallagher T12 Reader is designed to operate over a supply voltage range of 9 - 16Vdc measured at the reader terminals. The operating current draw is dependant on the supply voltage at the reader. For the Standard variant at 12Vdc the current draw is 54mA (standby).
200mm (8 inches) away. Installation The Gallagher T12 Reader is designed to be mounted on a standard British electrical flush box, or any solid flat surface. However installation on metal surfaces, particularly those with a large surface area will reduce read range.
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Installation Note | Gallagher T12 Reader Secure the base to the flush box using the two M3.5 screws provided. It is important the base of the reader is flush with and tight against the mounting surface. If you are not mounting to a flush box, secure the base to the mounting surface using the four fixing screws provided.
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Removal of the facia assembly is a simple reversal of these steps. Connections A Gallagher T12 Reader can connect to one of the following devices using the “Cardax IV Reader” communications protocol: • Cardax FT Reader Module (for the Controller 6000) •...
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Installation Note | Gallagher T12 Reader Connecting to the Cardax FT Reader Module (for the Controller 6000) Connect the wires to the sockets as shown: Positive Negative Black Reserved Orange Reserved Green Reserved Brown CDXIV TX White CDXIV RX Blue...
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Installation Note | Gallagher T12 Reader Connecting to the Cardax FT Controller 3000-4R or 3000-8R The ports to which the Gallagher T12 Reader can connect are set up as groups, as follows: • Two groups (numbered 1 and 2) on the Controller 3000-4R, and •...
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Installation Note | Gallagher T12 Reader Make the connections from the Gallagher T12 Reader to either the Cardax FT Controller 3000-4R or 3000-8R as shown: Cardax FT Controller 3000-4R or 3000-8R Group PB1 and PA1... to... PB2 and PA2 (3000-4R)
Installation Note | Gallagher T12 Reader Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Routine maintenance: Not applicable for this reader Cleaning: This reader should only be cleaned with a clean, lint free, damp cloth Power required: Voltage: 9Vdc - 16Vdc Current (at 12Vdc): 54mA (standby) Standard variant...
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• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Note: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Gallagher Group Limited could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. 10 | Part Number: 3E2512 R1...