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3.6.3 Exit Pushbutton Input (Request To Exit, REX)
The Exit Pushbutton input will be disabled during Reader Tamper and for 1 minute after tamper
condition ends!
Terminal Connectors: EPB, EPBR; AUX2, AUX2R (In Unpaired Mode) (See Table 2.1 )
The Exit Pushbutton input is used by the reader to inform the reader of a door opening without first using the
card / PIN. Normally, if the reader detects a door open condition without valid use of card or PIN, it will
generate a “Forced Open” alarm. This alarm must be masked (inhibited) when people use the door to exit
from the inside of any secured area. The Exit Pushbutton input is used for this purpose. After detecting a
closed circuit of the Exit Pushbutton input, the reader will ignore the door contact input for a period of time
equal to the strike time set for the reader. This allows the people to then open the door for exit without an
alarm being generated.
In some situations the Exit Pushbutton input should also close the strike relay to allow the door to be opened
from the inside. This feature is configured in the host software. The reader can be programmed to only mask
the forced open alarm, or to activate the strike relay and mask the forced open alarm. Use of PIR motion exit
devices require that special care be taken in regards to activation of the strike relay. If the reader is
configured for activation of strike relay on exit, and a PIR is installed on the interior side of the door for
automatic exit activation, if a foreign object is slid under the door from the unsecured side and moved
around, the PIR may be activated. This will mask off all door alarms and release the strike relay, allowing
unauthorized entry. Use of Fail Secure Strikes (require power to hold door closed) or Magnetic type locks
generally will require activation of the strike relay.
Most local fire codes require that exit must be obtainable from all doors regardless of proper operation of the
access control system and without any prior knowledge of the system operation. This normally means that
some form of emergency crash bar or manual door release be provided. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF
THE INSTALLER TO INSURE ALL LOCAL CODES ARE FOLLOWED DURING INSTALLATION.
3.6.4 Auxiliary Alarm Inputs
This is a normally closed input and should have a jumper installed if not used!
Terminal Connectors: AUX1, AUX1R (In Paired Mode); AUX2 AUX2R (In Paired Mode) (See Table 2.1 )
When the AIM-1/2SL is operating in paired reader mode, two auxiliary inputs are available. These inputs may
be used for many purposes that can be configured in the host software. The capabilities will depend on the
particular software system in use. Normally these inputs will be used for monitoring external alarm points
such as motion detectors or glass break detectors. They may also be used as input triggers for Internal
Variable and Reaction linkage when used with the APACS software. A switch contact may be connected to
an Aux Alarm input and the software can be configured to close a relay on reader 23 for example. The full
capabilities of the Aux Alarm inputs are described in the software manuals. Specifically, reference the
Internal Variable and Reactions portions of the APACS software manuals.
In the default configuration of the AIM-1/2SL (Paired Reader Mode), these inputs will be linked to the second
onboard relay. Thus, if the input is in alarm state (open) the output will be energized. This feature is
configurable through the host software so that the auxiliary output can respond to other inputs within the
system. For more information consult your software documentation.
3.7 Output Relay Wiring
The AIM-1 has one output relay onboard which is a dedicated strike relay for reader 1 and 2 (paired mode).
The AIM-2SL has two output relays onboard, with a dedicated strike relay for reader 1 and an additional relay
which functions as a strike relay for reader 2 (in Unpaired Reader Mode) or as a Local Alarm Relay (in
Paired Reader Mode). In addition to these onboard relays, external high security relay modules can be
substituted. The AIM-1/2SL can support a mixture of use of onboard and external relay modules. When in
Paired Mode, the AIM-1/2SL supports 4 ADA modules, while in Unpaired mode (AIM-2SL only), 8 ADA
modules are supported.