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Bench Testing
Basics:
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Before field-installing units, they should be tested at a convenient bench top location. This will make it
easier to verify / change settings and check operation when both units are visible, instead of far apart.
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Handheld Reader and Base Unit should be at least 24 inches apart.
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The Base Unit needs a suitable 8-16 Vdc power supply connected.
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The units as shipped are configured as a matched set and are ready to power up and operate.
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Be sure Handheld Reader is fully charged by connecting the charger cable and charging dock,
plugging the charger into an outlet and placing Reader in the charging dock (approximately 5 hours).
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In general, the Base Unit is installed similar to a fixed reader connected to an access control panel.
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Base Unit contains 2 boards: Board A and Board B (see pg. 10).
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Review product manual, including Handheld Reader Features and LED Indicators (pg. 9), and
HHR-6400 Base Unit Pin Layout (pg. 10).
Bench Testing:
1. Run the following wires between the Base Unit’s Board A to a Wiegand port on the access control
panel: Data 0, Data 1, common ground, LED input.
2. Run the following wires between the Base Unit’s Board B to another Wiegand port on the access control
panel: Data 0, Data 1, common ground, LED input.
3. Connect a suitable power supply to the Base Unit (8 - 16 Volts dc; minimum of 600mA).
4.
Test whether Reader is communicating with Board A on the Base Unit
: Press the Power button on the
Handheld Reader. Press the “In” gate selection button.The Reader's Red LED will illuminate when
powered on, and its Blue LED will blink continuously when the Reader is communicating with the
Base Unit. The LED on Board A (in Base Unit) will also flash green.
5.
Test whether Reader is communicating with Board B
: Press Reader’s “Out” gate button and repeat #4.
6.
Test the Handheld Reader’s gate selection feature:
Press the Reader’s “In” button. The red “In” LED will
light and the Blue LED will continue to blink. Repeat sequence with the “Out” button.
7.
Test a simulated valid badge read
: Make sure Handheld Reader is set to “In” mode, then temporarily
connect a wire to the “LED In” and to a ground pin on the Base Unit’s Board A. While it is connected,
the Handheld Reader’s Green LED will be lit and the vibrate motor will be active. Disconnect the wire
and repeat the sequence with the Handheld Reader set to “Out” with a wire temporarily connecting
the “LED In” to a ground pin on the Base Unit’s Board B.
8.
Test the Handheld Reader’s relay control
: Press the “In” button, then press the Relay Control (Vend)
button. The Reader will briefly vibrate and the Base Unit’s Board A will emit an audible click. Relay
activity can also be tested with a voltage meter set to continuity mode. Repeat sequence, except
press the “Out” button; in this case, Board B will emit the audible click. Refer to relay voltage rating
in the Specifications Table on pg. 2.
9. Once the Bench Test steps are completed, the Base Unit is ready to be installed at its permanent
location, and the Handheld Reader is ready to be used.
Overview: How the HHR System Functions
The Handheld Reader system reads Wiegand RF proximity badges and sends badge data to its Base Unit
through a radio link. The Base Unit, which is installed similar to a standard fixed-mount reader, interfaces
with an access control panel.
An access control panel determines whether the badge is valid or invalid. When valid badge data is
presented, the panel will trigger an LED, Strike Relay output, or both, depending upon the type of panel.
