Schlage RCK15 User Manual

Schlage RCK15 User Manual

Multi-technology reader controller

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Before you begin
General requirements
Details general installation requirements, compliance with electrical codes, and power supply standards.
Reader controller specifications
Technical specifications for RC11, RC15, and RCK15 models, including supported technologies and ranges.
Installation location guidelines
Guidelines for selecting appropriate mounting locations, considering environmental factors and ADA requirements.
Reader controller reset button
Location and usage of the reset button for network and factory default resets, including indications.
Wiring
Powering the reader controllers
Methods for powering reader controllers, including PoE and 12VDC options, with voltage warnings.
Door wiring
Details on wiring reader controllers to door latches, REX devices, and door sensors, including pinouts.
Lock wiring using PoE
Simplified configuration for wiring electric locks when using PoE power, connecting red/black wires.
Door sensor wiring
Connecting door sensors to the reader controller's blue and black wires to monitor door status.
Advanced Security Module (ASM) wiring
Wiring configurations for the optional Advanced Security Module (ASM) for lock control and external power.
Configuring communications
Reader controllers to host software
Connecting reader controllers to host access control software via Ethernet, including network configuration best practices.
Appendix A: Power options
PoE Power Budget Calculations
Calculating power requirements for PoE installations, managing power budgets, and understanding power classifications.
Additional power options
Exploring alternative power configurations beyond standard PoE, such as PoE Plus and high-powered PoE.
Dual power sources
Implementing redundant power supplies for enhanced fault tolerance, using PoE and 12VDC sources.
Appendix B: Additional wiring considerations
ASM LED status index
Interpreting the LED status indicators (Power LED, Communication Status LED) for the ASM.
Wiring two readers to one lock
Configuration for wiring two reader controllers to a single locking mechanism for IN and OUT access.
Managing inductive load challenges
Mitigating back EMF interference from inductive loads using diodes for transient suppression.
PoE: Magnetic lock, ASM and PIR
Wiring diagram for connecting magnetic locks, ASM, and PIR sensors using PoE, including fuse details.

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