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OmniProx™ Reader

Installation Instructions              

Model Series OP10/20/30/40/45/90  

K5336 Rev. 9, 11-Sep-2003

 

 

WHAT IS THE Honeywell OmniProx™ READER? 

The 

OmniProx 

Reader is an RFID proximity card reader to 

be installed for use with access control systems. 
These installation instructions contain the following 

 

information: 

 

Mounting Instructions 

 

Connecting the reader to the host  

 

Testing and operation of the reader 

 

Visit www.omniprox.com for the latest information and 
technical support. 

HOW TO MOUNT THE READER 

Figure 1 shows the front view of the OmniProx.  When 

mounting models OP10/20/30/40/45, the snap-off cover 

must be removed to access the screw holes. 

Figure 1 

 

Check all electrical codes for proper installation. 

 UL

 

Card Reader Models OP10/20/30/40/45/90 are to be 
used with control panels whose power supply is UL 
listed Class 2 or equivalent.  

HOW TO CONNECT THE READER TO THE HOST

 

The OmniProx Reader is supplied with an 18-inch pigtail, 

having a 6-conductor cable. To connect the reader to the 

host, perform the following steps: 

1.

 

If there is a connector on the end of the cable (used 

during manufacture for testing purposes), cut it off. 

Prepare both the reader cable and host cables by 

cutting the cable jacket back 1¼ inches and strip the 

wires 

½ 

inch. 

2.

 

Splice the reader pigtail wires to the corresponding 

host wires and cover each connection (see Figure 2). 

3.

 

If the tamper output is being utilized, connect the 

purple wire to the correct input on the host. 

4.

 

Trim and cover all conductors that are not used. 

Figure 2 below shows how you should wire the reader to the 

host. 

 

 

 

 

The model OP90 uses a security screw on the bottom of the 

reader to secure the cover. Remove this security screw 

using the supplied tool. Then slide the back plate down 

slightly and then lift it up from the bottom. Select the 

desired mounting holes and drill them out. 

 

Figure 2

 

 

 

Mount the reader with the appropriate screws (not
supplied) as indicated on the template. 

Wiring Notes: 

1.

 

The individual wires coming out of the reader are color 
coded according to the recommended Wiegand standard.

2. 

If either 5 or 12 volts are available, use 12 volts for better 
performance. 

3.  When using a separate power supply for the reader, the 

reader, power supply and host must have a common ground.

4. 

The recommended cable depends on the distance from
the reader to the host. See Table 1 on the next page for 
the correct wire gage based upon distance. Larger wire 
gauges are acceptable. The wire must be stranded with 
an overall shield, either foil or braided. If the tamper is not 
being used, 5 conductor cable is required; otherwise 6 
conductor cable is required. 

5. 

The cable shield wire on the reader should be attached to 
an Earth ground (best) or signal ground connection at the 
panel or power supply end of the cable. This configuration 
is best for shielding the reader cable from external 
interference.

 

To surface mount the reader, perform the following: 

1.

 

Determine an appropriate mounting position for the 

reader. 

2.

 

Peel off the back of the self-stick mounting label 

template included with the unit and place at the 

desired mounting position. (Additional templates can 

be downloaded from www.omniprox.com.) 

3.

 

Using the template as a guide, drill two holes (hole size 

is indicated on mounting template) for mounting the 

reader to the surface. 

4.

 

Drill a 1/2” (13 mm) hole for the cable. If mounting on 

metal, place a grommet or electrical tape around the 

edge of the hole. 

5.

 

Route the interface cable from the reader and/or power 

supply to the host. 

A linear type power supply is 

recommended.

 

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