Keypad Configuration Card
1. Place the reader in tamper mode by briefly
removing and replacing the reader’s cover
while the power is on. The reader stays in
tamper mode for 60 seconds (minimum) after
power is applied or the cover is replaced.
2. Present the keypad configuration card within
one minute. The LED turns green and a short
triple-beep indicates the reader is ready to
configure.
3. Enter the keypad entry within five seconds.
Use the chart below to identify the correct
keypad entry.
Mode/Keypad entry
Setting
UTC
non-
UTC
1
* followed by 0
(Factory default
setting)
8 bits per key, no
buffering.
2
* followed by 1
6 bits per key, no
buffering.
3
# followed by 3
keys
(0 to 9 only)
26 bits output
custom
configuration.
(Contact Sales
Engineering/Pre-
Sales Support for
assistance.)
4
1 followed by 1
key
(0 to 9 only)
4 bits per key, no
parity, up to 9
keys buffered.
5
1 followed by *
4 bits per key, no
parity, up to 10
keys buffered.
6
1 followed by #
4 bits per key, no
parity, up to 11
keys buffered.
For non-UTC keypad configurations, contact Sales
Engineering/Pre-Sales Support for assistance.
FCC Compliance
The FCC requires the following statement: This
reader uses radio frequency energy and has been
tested, and complies with the limits of FCC testing.
Changes, modification, or disregard of proper
installation and instructions not expressly approved
by UTC Fire & Security, and is strictly prohibited by
the FCC and could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Specifications
Colors
Black, Charcoal, Light gray
Power supply
Linear DC recommended
Power usage
T-500: 210 mA @ 12 VDC
T-520/T-525: 130 mA @ 12 VDC
Voltage range
6 - 16 VDC
Temperature range
a
a. -25°F to 125°F (-32°C to 52°C)
-31°F to 149°F (-35°C to 65°C)
Cable distance to
panel
Cable Distance
Max. @ 12 VDC
AWG
200 ft. (60.96 m)
22
300 ft. (91.44 m)
20
500 ft. (152.4 m)
18
Read Range
b
b.
Model T-500W
Vicinity: up to 4.5" (11.43 cm)
Model T-520W and T-525W
Proximity, HID Proximity, and Vicinity: up to 4.5"
(11.43 cm)
(Distances may vary
depending on
environment.)
Proximity Perfect cards are not
supported by the Transition Series
reader.
Model T-500W:
- Proximity: up to 3.5" (8.89 cm)
- HID Proximity: up to 3.5" (8.89 cm)
- Mifare: up to 1" (2.54 cm)
Ultralight cards not supported
- Vicinity: up to 5" (12.7 cm)
Model T-520W and T-525W:
- Proximity: up to 5" (15.24 cm)
- HID Proximity: up to 5" (15.24 cm)
-
Mifare: up to 1" (2.54 cm)
Ultralight cards not supported
- Vicinity: up to 5" (12.7 cm)
Wiegand output
Proximity 4002 (40-bit)
Mifare 4002 (40-bit)
Vicinity 5502 (55-bit)
Tamper output
Open Collector
Regulatory
approvals and
standards
UL 294, CE, and FCC (part 15)
ISO Standards
Mifare ISO 14443A
Vicinity ISO 15693
UL evaluation for UL Listed Installations:
The voltage specification for this reader is 6—16
VDC, although 12 VDC or greater is recommended
for better performance and cable run distances.
