Connecting The Reader - Verkada AC42 Install Manual

Installation
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3. Connecting the Reader

The AC42 is rated to power readers at 12V up to 250mA via the + (VIN) and – (GND) connection.
Standard Wiegand readers use the top 4-port inputs (powered from + and - of the bottom port)
while Verkada/RS-485 readers use the bottom 4-port inputs. The drain wire of the shielded cable
should be secured to the nearest AC42 chassis ground.
Verkada/
RS-485
Reader
Standard
Wiegand
Reader
Verkada/RS-485 Reader
Wire Color
Red
Black
White
Green
16
AC42
AC42
Signal
12V Power+
12V Power-
A
B
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Shielded LV Cable
Shielded LV Cable
Wiegand Reader
Wire Color
Red
Black
Green
White/Gray
Brown
Orange
All specifications are subject to change without notice
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Verkada Reader
Wiegand Reader
Signal
12V Power+
12V Power-
Data 0
Data 1
Red LED
Green LED