SP-6820 Reader Installation Sheet
Version 2 / Doc# 041506
Page 1 of 2
Installation Sheet
(Wiegand Interface)
SP-6820 Low-Frequency Card Reader
These instructions are for AWID’s Model SP-6820 reader, using compatible proximity credentials from AWID.
Parts List
(a) 1 Installation Sheet for SP-6820
(b) 1 Model SP-6820 Reader
(c) 2 #6-32 × 1” machine screw (for single-gang utility box)
Preparation
Reader Location
: Select the reader’s mounting location. The SP-6820 Reader may be screwed to a single-
gang utility box like a cover plate, or to a wall or other surface. On a metal surface, read range is reduced about
20%. The SP-6820 may be installed indoors or outdoors, but it needs protection from direct rain or snow.
DC Power Supply
: DC power for this reader is usually supplied from the +DC and Ground terminals of the
Wiegand reader port on the system’s panel. If this is not possible, use an independent power supply. Power
may be shared with other readers if the supply has sufficient current capacity. The power supply should be
close to +12 volts DC (as low as +5 volts is OK), 1 ampere capacity, linear-rated, regulated DC output.
Cable
to Controller and Power Supply: 4 to 7 conductors from the reader to the system (2 wires for DC power,
2 wires for Wiegand data, and 1 to 3 wires for external LED, Beeper/Alarm, and Hold control, if used).
22-gauge stranded wires. Overall 100%
shield for both power and data
. 500 feet maximum length.
If the DC power supply is separated from the panel’s reader port, the reader’s
black
wire
must
be
connected to
both
the DC power supply’s Negative terminal and the panel reader port’s Ground terminal.
If the separate DC power supply is close to the reader, run two 22-gauge cables – 2 wires for DC power,
and 3 to 6 wires for Wiegand data (including Ground) and for the external control lines, if used.
Both
cables must be overall-shielded and earth-grounded (at the end far from the reader).
Conduit: If cables are pulled through metal conduit, the conduit should be earth-grounded (like the cables).
Installation
1.
Connector
– Cut off the 10-pin in-line connector from the end of the reader’s cable. Discard the connector.
2.
Open the Reader
– Snap open the reader’s front cover by inserting a wide screwdriver blade in the slot at
the bottom edge of the cover. Twist the blade gently.
3.
Wire Connections
– Connect the reader’s wires to the cable(s) for power and data.
a. First, connect
black
to the panel port’s Ground terminal, and, if separate, to the power supply Negative.
b. Connect
green
to the Data-0 terminal. Connect
white
to the Data-1 terminal.
c. Connect the
gray
drain wire to the shield of the connecting cable.
If power and data are in separate cables, connect all three drains/shields together near the reader.
d. If the LED, Beeper/Alarm and/or Hold features are used, connect the
brown
,
yellow
and/or
blue
wires.
e. At the end of the cable(s) near the panel (and near the power supply, if separate), connect the
shield
to a
verified earth-ground.
f. Last, connect
red
to the DC Positive terminal.
(continued)
SP-6820 Reader Installation Sheet
Version 2 / Doc# 041506
Page 1 of 2
Installation Sheet
(Wiegand Interface)
SP-6820 Low-Frequency Card Reader
These instructions are for AWID’s Model SP-6820 reader, using compatible proximity credentials from AWID.
Parts List
(a) 1 Installation Sheet for SP-6820
(b) 1 Model SP-6820 Reader
(c) 2 #6-32 × 1” machine screw (for single-gang utility box)
Preparation
Reader Location
: Select the reader’s mounting location. The SP-6820 Reader may be screwed to a single-
gang utility box like a cover plate, or to a wall or other surface. On a metal surface, read range is reduced about
20%. The SP-6820 may be installed indoors or outdoors, but it needs protection from direct rain or snow.
DC Power Supply
: DC power for this reader is usually supplied from the +DC and Ground terminals of the
Wiegand reader port on the system’s panel. If this is not possible, use an independent power supply. Power
may be shared with other readers if the supply has sufficient current capacity. The power supply should be
close to +12 volts DC (as low as +5 volts is OK), 1 ampere capacity, linear-rated, regulated DC output.
Cable
to Controller and Power Supply: 4 to 7 conductors from the reader to the system (2 wires for DC power,
2 wires for Wiegand data, and 1 to 3 wires for external LED, Beeper/Alarm, and Hold control, if used).
22-gauge stranded wires. Overall 100%
shield for both power and data
. 500 feet maximum length.
If the DC power supply is separated from the panel’s reader port, the reader’s
black
wire
must
be
connected to
both
the DC power supply’s Negative terminal and the panel reader port’s Ground terminal.
If the separate DC power supply is close to the reader, run two 22-gauge cables – 2 wires for DC power,
and 3 to 6 wires for Wiegand data (including Ground) and for the external control lines, if used.
Both
cables must be overall-shielded and earth-grounded (at the end far from the reader).
Conduit: If cables are pulled through metal conduit, the conduit should be earth-grounded (like the cables).
Installation
1.
Connector
– Cut off the 10-pin in-line connector from the end of the reader’s cable. Discard the connector.
2.
Open the Reader
– Snap open the reader’s front cover by inserting a wide screwdriver blade in the slot at
the bottom edge of the cover. Twist the blade gently.
3.
Wire Connections
– Connect the reader’s wires to the cable(s) for power and data.
a. First, connect
black
to the panel port’s Ground terminal, and, if separate, to the power supply Negative.
b. Connect
green
to the Data-0 terminal. Connect
white
to the Data-1 terminal.
c. Connect the
gray
drain wire to the shield of the connecting cable.
If power and data are in separate cables, connect all three drains/shields together near the reader.
d. If the LED, Beeper/Alarm and/or Hold features are used, connect the
brown
,
yellow
and/or
blue
wires.
e. At the end of the cable(s) near the panel (and near the power supply, if separate), connect the
shield
to a
verified earth-ground.
f. Last, connect
red
to the DC Positive terminal.
(continued)
SP-6820 Reader Installation Sheet
Version 2 / Doc# 041506
Page 1 of 2
Installation Sheet
(Wiegand Interface)
SP-6820 Low-Frequency Card Reader
These instructions are for AWID’s Model SP-6820 reader, using compatible proximity credentials from AWID.
Parts List
(a) 1 Installation Sheet for SP-6820
(b) 1 Model SP-6820 Reader
(c) 2 #6-32 × 1” machine screw (for single-gang utility box)
Preparation
Reader Location
: Select the reader’s mounting location. The SP-6820 Reader may be screwed to a single-
gang utility box like a cover plate, or to a wall or other surface. On a metal surface, read range is reduced about
20%. The SP-6820 may be installed indoors or outdoors, but it needs protection from direct rain or snow.
DC Power Supply
: DC power for this reader is usually supplied from the +DC and Ground terminals of the
Wiegand reader port on the system’s panel. If this is not possible, use an independent power supply. Power
may be shared with other readers if the supply has sufficient current capacity. The power supply should be
close to +12 volts DC (as low as +5 volts is OK), 1 ampere capacity, linear-rated, regulated DC output.
Cable
to Controller and Power Supply: 4 to 7 conductors from the reader to the system (2 wires for DC power,
2 wires for Wiegand data, and 1 to 3 wires for external LED, Beeper/Alarm, and Hold control, if used).
22-gauge stranded wires. Overall 100%
shield for both power and data
. 500 feet maximum length.
If the DC power supply is separated from the panel’s reader port, the reader’s
black
wire
must
be
connected to
both
the DC power supply’s Negative terminal and the panel reader port’s Ground terminal.
If the separate DC power supply is close to the reader, run two 22-gauge cables – 2 wires for DC power,
and 3 to 6 wires for Wiegand data (including Ground) and for the external control lines, if used.
Both
cables must be overall-shielded and earth-grounded (at the end far from the reader).
Conduit: If cables are pulled through metal conduit, the conduit should be earth-grounded (like the cables).
Installation
1.
Connector
– Cut off the 10-pin in-line connector from the end of the reader’s cable. Discard the connector.
2.
Open the Reader
– Snap open the reader’s front cover by inserting a wide screwdriver blade in the slot at
the bottom edge of the cover. Twist the blade gently.
3.
Wire Connections
– Connect the reader’s wires to the cable(s) for power and data.
a. First, connect
black
to the panel port’s Ground terminal, and, if separate, to the power supply Negative.
b. Connect
green
to the Data-0 terminal. Connect
white
to the Data-1 terminal.
c. Connect the
gray
drain wire to the shield of the connecting cable.
If power and data are in separate cables, connect all three drains/shields together near the reader.
d. If the LED, Beeper/Alarm and/or Hold features are used, connect the
brown
,
yellow
and/or
blue
wires.
e. At the end of the cable(s) near the panel (and near the power supply, if separate), connect the
shield
to a
verified earth-ground.
f. Last, connect
red
to the DC Positive terminal.
(continued)
