ARMATURA Explorer Series Quick Install Manual

Explorer Series
EP10C
Outdoor Multi-tech Smart Reader
Quick Install Guide
The EP10C reader is one of the most compact multi-frequency RFID readers available
that supports over 100 RFID card types and both NFC and Bluetooth (LowEnergy)
credentials. Installs on narrow surfaces, Single-Gang, European-standard gang box
and Asian standard boxes to fit all kinds of installation environments.

Parts Included

Make sure your box contains everything listed. If any pieces are missing, contact your dealer.
Please save the original box and packing materials if you ever need to ship your device.
EP10C Reader (1pc)
Quick Install Guide (1pc)
Mullion Plate (1pc) and Single-Gang Plate (1pc)
Screwdriver(1pc)
Grub screw/Countersunk KA3.6 x 40mm self – tapping screws (2pcs) and Anchors (4pcs)
– for mounting directly to a wall (no junction box)
Grub screw/Countersunk M3 x 7mm screw (1pc) – for fixing the reader to the mounting
plate
Recommended Parts(not supplied)
Cable
5-10 conductor (Wiegand)
4 conductor Twisted Pair Over-All Shield and UL approved, Belden 3107A or equivalent
(OSDP)
Certified LPS DC power supply
Metal or plastic junction box
Drill with various bits for mounting hardware
Mounting hardware
1

Mounting the plate

Mullion Plate Single-Gang Plate
2

Attach the reader to the mounting plate

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Attach the mounting
1.
template sticker to the
wall, and drill holes
according to the
mounting sticker.
Fix the mounting plate
2.
on the wall using the
self–tapping screws.
CAUTION: Users
can choose to install
the mullion plate or
the gangbox plate
according to actual
needs.
Pass the cable of the
1.
reader through the
wiring hole of the
mounting plate.
Place the reader into
2.
the mounting plate
1
until it fits perfectly.
Fasten the reader to
3.
the mounting plate
with the provided
screw.
3
3

Reader Connection

EP10C series can communicate with the control panel via either RS-485 or Wiegand
Pigtail
Red
Black
Red/Green
Brown
Bare
Green
White
Orange
Pink
Yellow
Violet
1. Connection via Wiegand.
2. Connection via RS485.
+VDC
GND
485-
485+
4

Using and Testing reader

Power the reader on, the
reader will beep and the
LED's will flash.

Certificate Information

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Description
+9~24V DC
Ground
RS-485 A
RS-485 B
Drain
Wiegand Data 0
Wiegand Data1
Green LED Input
Red LED Input
Beep Input
Tamper
Tamper
Beep
Red LED
Green LED
Wiegand Data 1
Wiegand Data 0
Ground
+9~24V DC
+9~24V DC
Ground
RS-485 B
RS-485 A
Present the card face-on to the
reader until you hear a "beep".
Reader is now working correctly.
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