ARMATURA Explorer Series Quick Start Manual

Explorer Series
Model: EP20CQ / CKQ
All Weather Outdoor Multi-tech Smart Reader
Quick Start Guide
Version1.0
The EP20C series reader is one of the most compact multi-frequency RFID readers
available that supports over 100 RFID card types and both NFC and Bluetooth Low Energy
credentials. Installs on 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.
Explorer Series - EP20C/CK/CQ/CKQ Reader (1pc)
Quick Start Guide (1pc) and Mounting Template (1pc)
Mounting Plate (1pc)
Screwdriver (1pc)
Grub screw/Countersunk KA3.6 x 1.57 inchs (40mm) self – tapping screws (4pcs) and
Anchors (4pcs) – for mounting directly to a wall (no junction box)
Torx screw TM3 x 0.24 inches (6mm) (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

Product Overview

Front View
1
2
3
4
Bottom View
5
2

Install The Reader On The Wall

1. Attach the mounting template
1
sticker to the wall 59 inches
from the ground (adjustable)
and drill holes according to
the mounting paper.
2. Secure the mounting plate on
the wall with the wall mounting
59"(1.5m)
screws.
After passing the wires through
3.
the wiring hole and connected,
and then attach the device to
2
the mounting plate from top
to bottom.
4.
Fasten the device to the mount-
ing plate with a security screw.
Note: The installation method
of EP20C series is the same.
Only the EP20CKQ is used
as an example, and will not be
repeated here again.
www.armatura.us
Back View Side View
6
3.54"(89.8mm)
0.86"(21.9mm)
1 4
LED Indicator QR Coce Scanner
2 Touch Button 5 Mounting Hole
3 Card Reading Area 6 Tamper Switch
3
4
3

Reader Connection

The EP20C series can communicate with the control panel via either RS-485 (OSDP)
or Wiegand.
Pigtail
Red
Black
Red/Green
Brown
Bare
Green
White
Orange
Pink
Yellow
Violet
1. Connection via Wiegand.
2. Connection via RS-485 (OSDP).
+VDC
GND
485-
485+
4

Using And Testing The Reader

Power the reader on, the
reader will beep and the
LED's will flash.
5

Frequency Bands And Maximum Output Power

Frequency bands
2402MHz - 2480MHz
125kHz
13.56MHz
6

Certificate Information

ARMATURA LLC www.armatura.us
Copyright © 2022 ARMATURA LLC. All rights reserved.
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.
Maximum output power
7.08dBm
-24.83dBuA/m@10m
4.21 dBuA/m@10m
E-mail: sales@armatura.us
Keypad
Scan QR Code
Swipe Card