PRX-VARIO
Vario Proximity Card Reader
Installation Manual | November 2012
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5.9
Address 6 - Operation Mode
The Vario Proximity Card Reader provides a high level of flexibility and can be configured to operate in five
different modes.
Setting
Function
1
Normal Wiegand Reader
2
Input Mode. Standalone with 3 Inputs and 2 Outputs.
3
RS-232 Serial Communication Mode. Standalone operation with an RS-232
connection, 2 Inputs and 1 Output.
4
RS-485 Serial Communication Mode. Standalone operation with an RS-485
connection, 2 Inputs and 1 Output.
5
Smart RS-485 Communication Mode. Communicates with the ELT-KLCD and
PRT-RDI2 directly.
5.10
Address 7 - Master User
Adds a Master User Card. A master card is used to program other users in to the Vario Proximity Card when
operating in Standalone Mode.
Once Address 7 has been selected the Installer must present the card that will be configured as the Master
User. Multiple master cards can be programmed by selecting Address 7 for each additional master card.
If the programming card is presented while in this mode, the Vario Proximity Card Reader returns to the
programming menu.
5.11
Address 8 - Device Address
The Vario Proximity Card Reader can be assigned an address to allow more than 1 module to be connected in
a RS-485 network.
When selecting Address 8 the address must be between 1 and 128. The addressing in the Vario Proximity Card
Reader is 0 indexed, 1 badge of the card is equal to Address 0 (Default).
Setting
Function
1
Address 0
2
Address 1
3
Address 2
128
Address 127
