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Field Installation
A. Determine Base Unit location
1. The Base Unit should be mounted in a location which allows maximum range between the Base Unit
and the Handheld Reader.
Typical maximum range for the wireless connection between the
Handheld Reader and the Base Unit is 150 feet line-of-sight indoors, or 500 feet line-of-sight
outdoors.
2. It is not recommended to locate the Base Unit directly above the area where Handheld Readers will be
used, as communication issues may occur.
3. The Base Unit location must accommodate a wired connection to the access control panel.
B. Mounting the Base Unit
1.
Recommendation: Temporarily place the Base Unit at its desired mounting location. Use a battery to
power up the Base Unit and test the wireless connection between the Base Unit and the Handheld
Reader. (See Handheld Reader Testing steps, below.)
2. In general, the Base Unit should be mounted at least 10’ above the ground outdoors, or 5-6’ above the
floor indoors, and should not be mounted directly above the area where Handheld Readers will be
used. If obstacles are present (vehicles, trains, buildings, trees, etc.) choose a location high enough
to avoid interference.
3. A non-metal mounting surface is recommended for the Base Unit (metal surfaces reduce the effective
range between the Base Unit and the Handheld Reader). If metal surface use is unavoidable, space
the Base Unit as far from the metal as possible using a plastic, wood, or other non-metal spacer.
4. The Base Unit must be mounted in the upright position. When correctly oriented, “Cypress” can be
clearly read and the enclosure door will be to the left when open.
5. Remove the backplate and circuit boards from the enclosure before drilling any holes in the enclosure to
avoid damaging the backplate or circuit boards. The
backplate is help in place by 4 Phillips screws at each
corner of the enclosure.
Tools Needed
Drill
Phillips Screwdriver
3/16” Drill Bit (if using wall anchors)
7/64” Drill Bit (if not using wall anchors)
