Typical Installations - Alarm Lock NETWORXPANEL Installation Instructions Manual

dio used to communicate with the Networx Gateway,
therefore always mount the NETWORXPANEL enclosure
with its antenna positioned vertically.
The NETWORXPANEL should be mounted in elevated
areas. If mounting above drop ceilings, select an open
area at least 6 inches away from the metal wires from
which the drop-ceiling rail frames are suspended; do not
mount close to electrical wiring or other metal obstruc-
tions such as pipes or conduits. Select a convenient lo-
cation that allows access to a standard un-switched/
uninterruptable 120VAC electrical outlet.
Signal Strength Considerations
Choose a location as high above ground level as practical
(home attic installations are not recommended), keeping
in mind that metal objects may adversely affect radio op-
eration. Warning: Do NOT install the NETWORXPANEL
in utility or computer closets as these locations have re-
vealed acutely detrimental effects on signal strength.
Although wood and wallboard construction will have little
effect upon signal strength, concrete or brick can reduce
signal strength by up to 35%, while steel-reinforced con-
crete or metal lath and plaster can reduce NETWORX-
PANEL transmitter strength as much as 90%.
Note: In difficult installations wherein distant Gate-
ways pose reception problems, the use of multiple Gate-
ways throughout the premises is recommended.
Wire Gauges
Locate the NETWORXPANEL in an easily accessible
location for servicing, within 200 feet of the keypads and/
or Wiegand devices. Standard 22-24 gauge wire is rec-
ommended for all connections between the NETWORX-
PANEL panel and the keypads/devices, and 18 gauge
wire for all magnetic locks and electric door strikes (no
more than 25 feet in length). Avoid running wires parallel
to other types of wiring that can cause electrical interfer-
ence.
Air Circulation
Important Note: The NETWORXPANEL is powered by
a linear power supply which is the preferred power supply
for card proximity readers due to their very low electrical
noise (compared with switching power supplies). Howev-
er, be aware that linear power supplies do generate mod-
erate heat. Therefore mount the NETWORXPANEL in a
location that provides air circulation around the unit, par-
ticularly directly above the housing. Do not install the
NETWORXPANEL in confined locations. Note: For UL
installations, the NETWORXPANEL must be mounted
within a protected premises.
Fire Alarm System Integration
Before installing the Networx system, be sure to consult
with the authority having jurisdiction to be sure to comply
with all local codes. NFPA requires that the Fire Alarm
System has some control over exit doors. In the event of
a fire alarm or the loss of primary power (typically AC), all
exit doors must be unlocked. Typically, the output(s)
from the fire alarm system are wired such that if there is a
fire alarm or AC failure of the fire alarm system, the posi-
tive (+) voltage wire of the magnetic lock is interrupted,
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releasing the magnetic lock to allow egress. An emer-
gency exit button mounted next to the door can also be
used; this normally closed switch is wired in series to the
positive (+) voltage wire of the magnetic lock so that
when pressed, power is cut (interrupted) to the magnetic
lock, allowing egress. NEVER use the "(T26-T27) RE-
MOTE RELEASE INPUT" terminals for emergency
exit wiring. Conform to the wiring examples shown fur-
ther in this manual.

TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS

There are several ways the NETWORXPANEL may be
installed to provide access control. Before installing any-
thing, be absolutely clear as to how the components will
be installed, wired and how the NETWORXPANEL will be
programmed. Listed below are some typical installations:
 One Keypad only. One of the simplest configura-
tions is a single keypad or Wiegand device located
outside the restricted area to allow passage through a
controlled door in one direction only.
uses the Main Relay to unlock the controlled door,
leaving the Aux Relay unused or programmed for one
of many other purposes (such as triggering a video
camera to record the passage, or to trigger a bell lo-
cated in another room).
 One Keypad and One "Remote Release" Button.
With this configuration, a single keypad or Wiegand
device is located outside the restricted area and a re-
mote release button is placed within the restricted ar-
ea. This method only requires a single keypad or Wie-
gand device for the controlled door. This method is
limited in that the credential is identified in the log only
for entry via the keypad, not for exit (the use of the
remote release button is entered in the log but the
identification of the person(s) exiting is not).
 Two Wiegand Devices controlling one door: Uses
two Wiegand devices, one mounted inside and the
other outside the restricted area. This configuration
requires a User Code and/or proximity credential for
both entry and exit from the restricted area. Each cre-
dential is logged with a specific Wiegand device identi-
fied, thus the credential used to enter or exit the re-
stricted area can easily be determined.
 Two Networx
Keypads controlling one door: Us-
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es two of any combination keypad models, one mount-
ed inside and the other outside the restricted area.
This configuration requires a User Code (and/or prox-
imity credential with the NETPDK integral proximity
reader) for both entry and exit from the restricted area.
Each credential is logged with a specific keypad identi-
fied ("primary" or "secondary"), thus the credential
used to enter or exit the restricted area can easily be
determined.
 "Two-Door Mode": Two Networx
two Wiegand devices) can be used to separately con-
trol two doors. With Two-Door Mode, one keypad is
This method
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keypads (and/or
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