Radio Key Operating & Installation ® INTRODUCTION The Radio Key 600 is a programmable single-door access control system ® which allows any mix of up to 600 Proximity Transponders (Key Tags) or PIN codes for keypad entry. It can control an electric strike, magnetic lock, or gate operator, and has an additional input for an exit switch and output contacts for external alarm shunting.
Radio Key Operating & Installation ® PROGRAMMING RADIO KEY ® Radio Key Transponders (Key Tags) are pre-encoded and engraved at the ® factory with unique Transponder ID numbers. Because these numbers are unique, Facility Codes (Site Codes) are not required. Transponder ID Numbers are not pre-programmed into the Radio Key 600;...
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Radio Key Operating & Installation ® PROGRAMMING STEPS To Enter Program Mode: Enter your 5-digit password, then press ENTER. (All new units are pre- programmed with the password 12345.) The LED will flash amber to show that the unit is in Program Mode. The unit will “time out” and return to Active (Normal) Mode in 15 seconds if no key is pressed.
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Radio Key Operating & Installation ® Add a PIN to the System: Enter Password. Press ENTER. Press ADD. Enter the User Number and press ADD, enter the 4-digit PIN code, then press ENTER. + 3 + 2 + 5 + 3 + (ADD) (PIN Code 3253) (User Number 14)
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Radio Key Operating & Installation ® Change your Password: Enter your current Password. Press ENTER. Press , then enter the new Password (exactly 5 digits). Press again, then re-enter the new Password and press ENTER. A green light and beep means that the Password was changed.
Radio Key Operating & Installation ® PROGRAMMING HINTS Password If the password is lost or forgotten it can be restored to the factory default. Remove the RK600 unit from the mounting plate, disconnect power (unplug the connector from J1 or disconnect the DC power supply) press and HOLD the reset switch (SW1, on the reader circuit board), restore power, then release the switch.
Radio Key Operating & Installation ® If the Transponder ID Number is not stored in memory, the door or gate remains locked and a red light and three rapid beeps indicate that access is denied. Otherwise the LED is normally off. To use a PIN code with Radio Key 600, enter your User Number, your ®...
Radio Key Operating & Installation ® Vehicle Gate Applications Optional Auxiliary Reader - Locate 8 - 12 feet in front of gate on driver’s side. A Post Mount Adapter or Flange Mount Adapter is available for post mounting. Install the optional Spacer between the mounting adapter and Auxiliary Reader to reduce the effect on reading distance caused by the metal mounting adapter.
Radio Key Operating & Installation ® RK600 Wire Connections The RK600 Unit is supplied with a pre-wired connector (P1) with color-coded wire leads. Referring to Table 2, Connector P1 Color Coding and Figure 3, Wiring Diagram, make all appropriate connections from Connector P1 to the power supply, locking device or gate controller, external alarm circuit and Request-to-Exit (REX) input.
Radio Key Operating & Installation ® antenna coil (Pins 1 & 2), plus a SEPARATE 4-conductor shielded cable to the LED and Beeper (Pins 3 - 6). These cables can be run in the same conduit. Connect the cable shield from the LED/Beeper cable to the black wire (GND) on P1 at the RK600.
Radio Key Operating & Installation ® ACCESS CONTROL UNIT P1/J1 9-14 VDC + • 9-14 POWER BLACK POWER • • SUPPLY GREEN • LATCH BLUE • RELAY YELLOW • MAGNETIC BLUE BLACK • NOT USED SHUNT LOCK YELLOW BLACK • RELAY GREEN BLACK...
Radio Key Operating & Installation ® Table 2 - Connector P1 Color Coding Wire Application Description Wire Color Power Input + 9 to 14 VDC DC Power Ground Black Latch, Common Strike/Operator Relay Green Blue Latch, Normally Closed Yellow Latch Normally Open Alarm Shunt Relay Blue/Black Shunt, Normally Closed...
Radio Key Operating & Installation ® INSTALLING THE UNITS Installation Hints Each unit (RK600 Unit or Auxiliary Reader) consists of two parts: a mounting plate and a housing. The Back Box / Spacer is optional. When mounting the unit on metal, install the optional Back Box /Spacer (Figure 5) between the mounting plate and the mounting surface to minimize the loss of reading distance caused by the metal.
Radio Key Operating & Installation ® 2. Pull cable ends through the access hole in the mounting plate: a. If using the Auxiliary Reader, connect Plug P2 at the cable end to Socket J2 at the RK600 Unit, grounding the shield at the RK600 Unit end only.
Radio Key Operating & Installation ® Troubleshooting If your unit does not appear to be working, first check to see if the RK600 is getting 9 -14 VDC power and that the polarity is correct. The unit should make a clicking sound when any key on the keypad is depressed. If you remove and restore power, the unit should beep once and the LED should flash Amber once.
Radio Key Operating & Installation ® SPECIFICATIONS Models RK600 Control Unit RKAR Auxiliary Reader, Cable Physical RK600: RKAR Access Control Unit Auxiliary Reader Depth 0.84” (2.13 cm) 0.84” (2.13 cm) Width 3.20” (8.12 cm) 3.20” (8.12 cm) Height 4.5” (11.43 cm) 4.5”...
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Radio Key Operating & Installation ® FCC ID: NNHRK600 INSTRUCTION TO THE USER This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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