Mounting
The card reader provides the reading component of access control, time and attendance and alarm systems. It is
intended to be mounted on a wall with adequate air flow around and through it.
Mounting Instructions
Cables are intended to be run inside the wall. If cables are to be run through external conduits you must use the
surface mount box accessory (see below).
1.
Select where to mount the card reader, ensuring it is mounted a minimum of 1.1m (3.5ft) away from other
wiring, such as ACM power, computer data wiring, telephone wiring and wiring to electric lock devices. Use the
template sticker provided with the card reader as a guide to correctly position the unit.
2.
Hold the rear case section against the wall and mark the mounting holes and cable entry area. The cable entry
area should align with a hole cut through the wall.
3.
Use appropriate screws (not supplied) to affix the case to the wall.
4.
Run the wiring. Leave about 20cm (8") of wire protruding through the center of the mounted half of the case.
5.
Connect the wiring to the reader electronics. Refer to later sections of this manual for the wiring connections.
6.
Clip the upper rim of the front case over the upper rim of the rear case, then press gently on the front case until
the lower rim slots over the lower rim of the rear case, lining up the screw hole at the bottom.
7.
To complete the installation, use the M3 x 8mm Plastite screw provided with the card reader to secure and
fasten the front case to the rear mounted case.
Mounting with Surface Mount Box Accessory
The optional surface mount box accessory enables you to mount the card reader projected from the wall, allowing
space for cabling from external conduits. The surface mount box has the same height and width as the card reader
rear case, with additional depth.
The processes for mounting Standard and Extra readers with the surface mount box are slightly different.
P
UL
ULC
The surface mount box accessory has not been evaluated for UL/ULC applications.
Mounting the Standard Reader with Surface Mount Box
1.
Select where to mount the card reader, ensuring it is mounted a minimum of 1.1m (3.5ft) away from other
wiring, such as ACM power, computer data wiring, telephone wiring and wiring to electric lock devices. Use the
template sticker provided with the card reader as a guide to correctly position the unit.
2.
Hold the surface mount box against the wall and mark the mounting holes.
3.
Mark the intended entry point for the external conduit on the top, bottom or side of the surface mount box.
This must be aligned in the
center
of the box side wall. Drill a hole to accommodate cable entry.
Warning
: Do not drill a hole with a diameter greater than
20mm (0.8")
in the surface mount box. Do not
drill off-center. Drilling too close to the edge of the surface mount box may cause structural damage.
4.
Use appropriate screws (not supplied) to affix the surface mount box to the wall.
5.
Connect the wiring to the reader electronics through the conduit hole. Refer to later sections of this manual for
the wiring connections.
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