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2.
Installation & Connection
The reader must be installed and connected correctly before operating. First you should connect power
supply and antenna before connecting PC or controller.
2.1
Installation & Power Supply
The reader can be simply installed. Please adjust the fixture to a suitable angle according to your
application.
The maxmium distance between the reader and host varys from data port types. The reliable
communication distance is 10m for RS232, 5m for USB, 15m for Wiegand, 100m for LAN, and 1.0KM for
RS485. Exceeding the above distances is not suggested.
The power input of this reader is 12V DC. An AC to DC adaptor is offered. Plug the adaptor into DC
connector of reader before operating. If the reader makes a sound of a long Beep, the power input is
normal.
2.2
Connect to PC & Controller
The reader can be connected to PC by RS232, USB(need a RS232 To USB Converter).
(For detail
please see Part 4. Communication Port.)
The reader can be connected to controller by RS485 or WIEGAND. It can realize input / output operation
and response to outer trigger or GPIO port(not lead out by default).
(For detail please see Part 4.
Communication Port.)
