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C. Connecting the Base Unit to the access control panel
1. To properly connect Base Unit to control panel, 2 separate Wiegand ports must be available on the
panel.
2. Starting with Board A in the Base Unit, connect Data 0, Data 1, common ground, and LED Input to one
of the available Wiegand ports.
3. Continuing with Board B, connect Data 0, Data 1, common ground, and LED Input to the other available
Wiegand port, referring to the wiring diagram on pg. 11 as needed.
4. To power the Base Unit, connect the power supply to Board A and Board B with an 8-16Vdc power
supply, with a minimum of 600mA of current (the 2 boards require 300mA each).
D. Testing the Handheld Reader-to-Base Unit connection
1. Be sure the Handheld Reader has been charged for at least 4 hours prior to testing.
2. Press the Power button on the Handheld Reader. Press the “In” gate selection button to test whether the
Reader is communicating with Board A on the Base Unit. The Reader's Red LED will illuminate, 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.
3. To 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.
4. To simulate a 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.
5. To 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.
6. Test with a valid badge by presenting the badge to the Handheld Reader. If all connections to the panel
are made correctly, the Reader’s Green LED will illuminate and the Reader will vibrate.
Note:
If there is no direct line of sight, if obstacles are present, or if additional distance is needed between
the Base Unit and Handheld Reader, a Cypress Repeater unit is recommended. See pg. 14.
