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GE Contactless
Smart Card Reader
Model 240 and 245
Installation Guide
791 Park of Commerce Boulevard
Suite 100
Boca Raton, Florida 33487
(561) 998-6100
Part Number: 460563001B
January 2003
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The Model 240 and 245 Smart Card Readers are trademarks of GE
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WARNING
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product
may cause radio interference, in which case, the user may be required
to take adequate measures.
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Contents
Introduction ....................................................................................................... 1
Product Overview............................................................................................. 5
Features.................................................................................................5
Access Control System Compatibility ..............................................5
Installation.......................................................................................................... 7
Installation Considerations ................................................................8
Micro Compatibility............................................................................ 9
Reader-to-Micro Wiring Distance .....................................................9
Keypad Operation: Model 245...........................................................9
Wiring..................................................................................................10
Point-to-Point Wiring Diagrams......................................................12
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................. 19
Technical Specifications ................................................................................. 22
Regulatory Notices.......................................................................................... 23
GE Contactless Smart Card Reader Model 24x i
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Figures
Figure 1: GE Contactless Smart Card Reader Model 240 ............ 1
Figure 2: GE Contactless Smart Card Reader Model 245 ............ 2
Figure 3: GE Model 24x Reader Backplate
(includes tamper switch magnet) ................................... 3
Figure 4: Isolation Spacer ............................................................. 4
Figure 5: GE Model 24x Backplate and Snap-on cover ................ 7
Figure 6: Back-to-Back/Center-to-Center Installation.................... 8
Figure 7: GE Model 24x Reader Wiring Diagram to
Micro/5 8RP ................................................................. 12
Figure 8: Model 24x Smart Card Reader Wiring Diagram
to J-Box........................................................................ 13
Figure 9: GE Model 24x Reader to 2RP...................................... 14
Figure 10: GE Model 24x Reader to 8RP...................................... 16
Figure 11: GE Model 240x Reader to Micro.................................. 18
Figure 12: Stripping of Shield Grounds ......................................... 23
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GE Contactless Smart Card Reader Model 24x
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FIGURE 3: GE Model 24x Reader Backplate (includes tamper switch
magnet)
Note: Mounting holes fit standard US single-width electrical box and
standard European (EMEA) electrical box hole patterns.
An IsolationSpacer (shown in Figure 4) may be used to improve the readrange distance when mounting to metal surfaces. Dimensions are the
same as the Reader Backplate.
GE Contactless Smart Card Reader Model 24x 3
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FIGURE 4: Isolation Spacer
4 GE Contactless Smart Card Reader Model 24x
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Product Overview
Features
• Universal compatibility with all ISO 15963 and ISO 14443A
credentials (badges, disc tags, and key fobs).
• Supervised four-state (open, closed, wire cut, and wire short)
monitoringfordoorcontacts,REX(requesttoexit).
• Electrical protection (reverse polarity diode protection on power
lines).
• Data lines; high-speed transient voltage suppressor diodes
• Compatible with Micro/5 2RP and 8RP Reader Processor boards,
Micro/PX-2000, and Micro/PXN-2000 controllers
• IP 65-rated sealed electronics for deployment in both interior and
exterior environments.
• Integrated reader tamper protection and supervised data
communications.
• Reads the serial BID (badge ID) number of all ISO 15693 and ISO
14443A credentials.
• 12-button tactile membrane keypad (3 x 4 matrix) for PIN (personal
identification number) entry (Model 245 only).
• RS-485 communications for reader firmware maintenance operations.
Access Control System Compatibility
The Model 24x badge reader outputsa 16-digitbadge identification(BID)
number. As a result, the Model 24x Smart Card Readers are compatible
with Picture Perfect while microcontrollers on a Secure Perfect system
must be field-configured for Model 24x compatibility.
Picture Perfect Edition Setup
Refer to Access/Badge Formats or to the Picture Perfect online help for
assistance. A 16-digit BID format must be defined within Picture Perfect.
Enter a suitable badge format description. Example:
and define the format: %16S.
Secure Perfect Edition Setup
The Secure Perfect Edition access control system supports Badge IDs
(BIDs) up to a maximum of 12-digits. Since the Model 24x readers output
a 16-digit BID number, the Secure Perfect host controller/
GE Contactless Smart Card Reader Model 24x 5
16-digit BID