Vicon VAX-300R Quick Start Manual

This Quick Start Guide is intended for experienced installation technicians. It is a basic reference to ensure all connections are properly made.
Installation and wiring of systems must be in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.

1.0 Introduction

A key component of a physical security electronic access control system, a proximity card reader is based on RFID technology. In operation it is capable
of reading data stored on a proximity credential via radio frequency and without physical contact, and then passing the data obtained to the physical
access control system. Access control systems typically manage and record the movement of individuals through a protected area, such as a locked
door.
This Quick Start Guide is intended for experienced installing technicians. It is a basic reference to ensure all connections are properly made. Models
include P-300, P-400, P-403, P-405, P-410, P-453, P-455, P-500, P-530, P-610, P-710 and P-900, as well as variants supporting several card and tag
technologies. For additional information please reference Vicon's website www.vicon-security.com.

2.0 Mounting Provisions

Each reader may be installed on either indoors or outdoors.
*Plastic or metal.

3.0 Reader Wiring

Wiegand
Conductor Function
Red DC (5-16 VDC)
Black Ground
Green Data 0
White Data 1
Brown Red LED
a
Orange Green LED
b
Yellow Card Present
Blue Beeper
Violet fleaPower
Drain Shield Ground

4.0 Cable Requirements

24 AWG minimum, multi-conductor stranded with an overall foil shield, for example Belden 9535 or similar. Per the SIA's Wiegand specification,
maximum cable length is 500-feet (152 m).

5.0 Output Formats

Wiegand (industry standard 26-bit Wiegand and custom Wiegand formats)
Magnetic Stripe (ABA Track II, clock and data, with card present)

6.0 Grounding

Shield (drain) continuity must run from the reader to the access panel. Shield (drain) and reader ground must be tied together at the access panel
and connect to an earth ground at one point.
Magstripe
Conductor Function
Red DC (5-16 VDC)
Black Ground
Green Data
White Clock
Brown Red LED
Orange Green LED
Yellow Card Present
Blue Beeper
Violet fleaPower
Drain Shield Ground
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Product specifications and availability subject to change without notice.
Vicon Part Number: 8009-8277-00-01 Rev 11.15
DATA READERS QUICK START GUIDE
PROXIMITY CARD READERS 125KHZ
Mullion Mount
Single-gang Wall Mount*
NOTES:
Single Line LED: This is the standard operating mode and does not make use
a
of the Orange conductor. The LED is Red when the reader is idle and flashes
when a card is presented. The LED turns Green when the Brown Conductor is
pulled low by the access control panel.
Dual Line LED: This mode makes use of both the Brown and Orange
b
conductors. The Brown conductor controls the Red LED and the Orange
conductor controls the Green LED. LED states are determined by the access
control system option and capability.
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