Contactless multi-technology 125 khz and 13.56 mhz reader (16 pages)
Summary of Contents for Software House RM SE Series
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April 2021 Part Number 8200-1432-01 Overview The RM SE series of readers provide a multi-technology read head that supports both Proximity and iCLASS®. RM1-SE, RM2-SE, and RM2L-SE readers include an enclosed RM-4 board that communicates to an iSTAR or apC control panel through RS-485 half-duplex communications (the RM bus).
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Overview Table 1: Reader Model Part Numbers Description Part Number Reader with no keypad or LCD; with built-in RM-4 DS interface board RM1-SE Reader with keypad; with built-in RM-4 DS interface board RM2-SE Reader with keypad and LCD; with built-in RM-4 DS interface board RM2L-SE Supported Technologies and Card Formats The RM SE Multi-Technology reader offers full HID®...
Features Features Compatibility with most 125 KHz Proximity formats, HID iCLASS, iCLASS SE, iCLASS SEOS cards, and MIFARE ISO 14443A credentials (badges, disk tags and key fobs). Reads both 125 KHz and 13.56 MHz credentials in the same reader. Electrical protection (reverse polarity diode protection on power lines).
3. Following ESD Protection Requirements, connect and ground the cable shields on the reader bus. 4. Set the reader address. 5. Install the ARM-1 relay boards (optional). 6. Mount the reader standard housing on the reader mount plate using the Software House security screwdriver (Part number 132-183).
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Installation Installing the RM Mount Plate Figure 1 shows the reader standard housing, mount plate, and gasket. All RM readers conform to the same housing, mount plate, and gasket dimensions. Figure 1. Standard Housing and Mount Plate Standard Housing Standard Housing screws mount plate Gasket...
Setting up the Reader 4. Install the gasket so that no gaps or wrinkles are present. The mount plate contains eight mounting holes. You do not need to use all eight holes; usually any four of the eight holes are adequate. The mounting holes are 0.156”...
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Setting up the Reader 2. The SW3-1, SW3-2, SW3-3, and SW3-6 Configuration Switches are factory preset for the readers, as shown in Figure 4 on page 7. 3. You can override SW3-4, SW3-5, SW3-7 and SW3-8 if desired. To properly terminate an RS-485 line, only the last unit on the bus should have SW3-5 in the On (closed) position.
Setting up the Reader Table 3 on page 8 indicates the wiring for units with keypads. Table 3: Wiring for Units with Keypads J2 Pin Function Col 3 C3 C2 C1 Col 2 Col 1 Col 0 Row 3 Row 2 Row 1 Row 0 Grounding and Shielding...
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Setting up the Reader Figure 5. Reader Shield Wiring Setting Module Address and EOL Termination To set the module address: To set the module address, set SW1 (16 position rotary switch) to a number from one to eight. Every reader on a bus must have a unique address. To set RS-485 EOL (End of Line) termination: Set SW3-5 to the On (closed) position if the module is the last unit on the ...
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Setting up the Reader Figure 6. RM-4 Input/Output Connections The ARM-1 has not been evaluated by UL. NOTE Maximum distance from P5 to the ARM-1 is 25 feet. Maximum distance from P5 to the inputs is 2000 feet. ...
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Testing RM Readers Table 4: ARM-1 Wiring Module Wiring ARM-1 Relay ARM P2-1 to RM P5-1 ARM P2-2 to RM P5-2 ARM-2 Relay ARM P2-1 to RM P5-1 ARM P2-2 to RM P5-3 Testing RM Readers To test RM readers: 1.
Testing RM Readers Compliance Information Table 5: Standards/Compliance Standard Description Signifies this products was assessed to meet high safety, health, and environmental protection requirements. RoHS Restriction of hazardous substances USA/CAN UL1076/ULC/ORD-C1706 UL294 7 Access Control System Edition WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE Directive) Canadian Radio Emissions Requirements This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise...
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Not all products include all features. Availability varies by region; contact your regional sales manager. This manual is proprietary information of Software House. Unauthorized reproduction of any portion of this manual is prohibited. The material in this manual is for information purposes only. It is subject to change without notice.
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