2. Install readers
The default configuration provides allocation for one reader. It is recommended at least
one reader be configured to a site. This allows a user to arm or disarm locally using their
smartphone, in the event that the site losses internet connectivity. The smartphone uses
Bluetooth to communicate with the reader.
Doors can be configured without a reader, if required.
The HBUS communications protocol allows a single reader to communicate over a distance
of up to 500 m (1640 ft) from the controller, when using data only in a single CAT5E cable.
Cabling should be a minimum size of 0.2 mm
2
(24 AWG).
Connect the reader tail to the building cable. All cabling between HBUS devices should use
‘daisy chain’ wiring. This allows you to have multiple devices on the same cabling run. The end
devices on the HBUS run must be terminated. To terminate a reader, connect the orange wire
to the green wire.
Should you require multiple doors, the HBUS 8 Port Hub (C300698) can be utilized. This hub
supports the star wiring of eight HBUS devices to the hub's eight ports.
Note: you will still need to provide power to the door.
A
B
-
+
Controller
HBUS A
HBUS B
Negative
Positive
HBUS Termination
Not used
Not used
Green
Brown
Black
Red
Orange
White
Blue
Reader tail
Building
cable
RS485
2
The reader is designed to be mounted on any solid flat surface. However, installation on metal
surfaces, particularly those with a large surface area will reduce read range. The extent to
which the range is reduced will depend upon the type of metal surface. Use a spacer plate or
the reader mount block (C300951) accessory to improve the read range.
The recommended mounting height for the reader is 1.1 m (3.6 ft) from the floor level to the
centre of the reader. However, this may vary in some countries, and you should check local
regulations for variations to this height. If using conduit, the reader can be mounted on a
mounting block (C300951).
