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GE Contactless Medium Read-Range Reader Model 260 Installation Guide 791 Park of Commerce Boulevard Suite 100 Boca Raton, Florida 33487 (561) 998-6100 Part Number: 460565001A February 2003...
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Examples include fictitious names of individuals and companies. Any similarity to names and addresses of actual business enterprises and persons is entirely coincidental. Copyright 2003 GE Interlogix, CASI All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A ®...
Access Control System Compatibility ..........3 Mounting Considerations ................5 Environmental Interference ............... 5 Installation on Metal Surface ............. 7 Installation......................11 Installation: Model 260 on Metal ............. 12 Micro Selection................... 13 Reader-to-Micro Wiring Distance ........... 13 Wiring....................14 Point-to-Point Wiring Diagrams............16 Troubleshooting ....................
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GE Model 260 Reader Wiring Diagram to Micro/5 8RP Figure 10: GE Model 260 Reader Wiring Diagram to J-Box ..17 Figure 11: GE Model 260 Reader to 2RP ........18 Figure 12: GE Model 260 to 8RP ..........20...
The GE Contactless Medium Read-Range Card (Model 260) is the latest evolution in contactless reader 13.56 MHz technology, and features universal compatibility with all ISO 15693 and ISO 14443A badge credentials. The GE Model 260 reader combines simple, cost-effective installation with the end-user convenience of extended read range.
Secure Perfect Edition Setup The Secure Perfect Edition access control system supports Badge IDs (BIDs) up to a maximum of 12-digits. Since a Model 260 reader will output a 16-digit BID number, the Secure Perfect microcontrollers must be specifically configured to receive the incoming 16-digit BID number, and convert it into the Secure Perfect-compatible 12-digit BID format.
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Sales Engineering for the 15693.REG file. This file configures the Secure Perfect Edition’s system to communicate with the GE Contactless readers. To restore Secure Perfect Edition’s system back to factory settings, install the BADGE FORMATS.REG file. GE Contactless Medium Read-Range Reader Model 260...
Mounting Considerations FOR PROTECTION AGAINST ENVIRONMENTAL INTERFERENCE Model 260 readers require care and consideration in the manner in which they are mounted. This includes consideration of the other equipment and structural elements that are mounted near the reader, whether visible or hidden.
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Power wiring carries electrical noise that can interfere with the operation of the reader. This is more common with traditional 125 KHz proximity readers. However, this is a potential issue with the GE Model 260 reader, particularly if data noise is introduced by coupling from the reader’s power wiring.
The signal energy from one reader may interfere with the read range of the other. • Overlapping read fields can cause a single credential to be read simultaneously by two or more readers. GE Contactless Medium Read-Range Reader Model 260...
Gate Gate Ctrl Ctrl A common use for the GE Model 260 is parking lot applications. However, the parking lot application presents opportunities for all of the interference types as described earlier. GE Contactless Medium Read-Range Reader Model 260...
Remember to mount all readers (and all other structures) before tuning the reader. In Application B, successful installation requires close attention to electrical noise from the gate control mechanism (and its associated wiring) that may cause reader-to-reader signal interference. GE Contactless Medium Read-Range Reader Model 260...
Metal signs are common items in both indoor and outdoor installations. The signs may be free standing (see Figure 3, “GE Model 260 Reader Environmental Considerations,” on page 5) or fixed in position (see Figure 7, “Parking Entrance Exit and Metal Sign Applications,” on page 10.)
Installation FIGURE 8: Model 260 Reader Backplate and Cover The cover is secured with four supplied screws (screw hole plugs included). GE Contactless Medium Read-Range Reader Model 260...
Terminate the communications cable at the microcontroller using the wiring diagram in Figure 9, “GE Model 260 Reader Wiring Diagram to Micro/5 8RP,” on page 16 or Figure 11, “GE Model 260 Reader to 2RP,” on page 18. Terminate the communications cable at the reader using the wiring diagrams in Figure 10, Figure 11, Figure 12, or Figure 13.
Micro Selection • Micro/5 for 2RP and 8RP installation instructions: refer to the Micro/5 Installation Guide. IMPORTANT: DO NOT use the Model 260 Reader with a Micro/5 2SRP reader processor. • Micro/PX-2000 and Micro/PXN-2000 controllers: refer to the Micro/ PX-2000 and Micro/PXN-2000 Installation Guide.
8 VDC to 30 VDC Door contact Reader Data 1 Exit request (REX) Green LED Micro control, red LED (option) Reserved for future use Reserved for future use Reserved for future use Reserved for future use GE Contactless Medium Read-Range Reader Model 260...
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The ground line of the power supply must be connected to the micro (pin 2 on the reader connector). J3 is typically not used in this installation. See Figure 13, “GE Model 260 Reader to Micro/Reader Junction Box and Microcontroller,” on page 22.
FIGURE 11: GE Model 260 Reader to 2RP GE Contactless Medium Read-Range Reader Model 260...
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Table 4: Reader Board 2RP Address Settings SW 1 SW 2 Reader Board Note: Switches SW2-5, 6, 7, and 8 are not used. Jumper W1 RN2 and RN5 (labeling) Use 2k Ω (202) resistor packs Set to 12 V GE Contactless Medium Read-Range Reader Model 260...
FIGURE 12: GE Model 260 to 8RP GE Contactless Medium Read-Range Reader Model 260...
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Readers 9 - 16. Note: the 8RP Reader appears to the Microcontroller as four 2RP boards. SW 2 Board Type Standard Board 1 Board 2 a. Readers 1 - 8. b. Readers 9 - 16 GE Contactless Medium Read-Range Reader Model 260...
LED does not light when an Verify that the access card has been entered and ISO 15693 or that the reader has been properly configured in ISO 14443A card the host system. is presented. GE Contactless Medium Read-Range Reader Model 260...
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If none of the above steps have identified the problem, there may be a significant noise source present in the installation which is interfering with the reader-to-microcontroller communications. If this is the case, use shielded wire for reader-to- microcontroller connections. GE Contactless Medium Read-Range Reader Model 260...
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REX: Pins 2 and 6, 2K Ω every 5 seconds. A 470 Ω ½-watt pull-up resistor is required between 12 VDC and Reader Data 1 on the Micro/ 5 2RP (only). GE Contactless Medium Read-Range Reader Model 260...
18 AWG 22 AWG Distance 230 mA 928 ft. 390 ft. 1,423 ft. 597 ft. 4,649 ft. 1,949 ft. (283 m) (119 m) (434 m) (182 m) (1,417 m) (594 m) @12 VDC GE Contactless Medium Read-Range Reader Model 260...
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Standards Microcontroller • Micro/5-PX and Micro/5-PXN with 2RP and 8RP compatibility processor boards (incompatible with M/5 and 2SRP board configurations) • Micro/PX-2000 and Micro/PXN-2000 Status Indicators Red, Yellow, and Green LEDs and Beeper GE Contactless Medium Read-Range Reader Model 260...
FCC and CE Compliance. Shield grounds must be stripped back through the knockout hole (strain relief) and grounded to the external ground stud provided on the microcontroller. FIGURE 14: Stripping of Shield Grounds GE Contactless Medium Read-Range Reader Model 260...
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1999/5/CE. • Hiermit erklärt CASI-RUSCO, dass sich diese Ausrüstung in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet". (BMWi) Notices: Approved for use in the following countries: GE Contactless Medium Read-Range Reader Model 260...
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