G4S Technology S853 User Manual

Installation and User Instructions for S853 Readers

The S853 is a combined contact and contactless smart­card reader, with LCD and keypad, which uses

current loop seudo-random communications

able to read Philips MIFARE and Philips MIFARE DESfire
smart cards.

For either type of card, the S853 supports the use of
unencoded cards (where only the unique card serial
number is read), or cards encoded with a card number.
Several encoding formats are supported.

The reader can simultaneously support two different card
types/formats (e.g. non-encoded MIFARE and smartMAX­encoded MIFARE DESfire, or non-encoded MIFARE and
smartMAX-encoded MIFARE). The reader is automatically
configured to accept the first two contactless and the first
contact card types/formats presented.

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p . The S853 is

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Fit the Weatherproofing Kit

20mA

When mounting outside, the two-part gasket kit
must be fitted:

a) Remove the backplate from the reader by

releasing the two securing screws.

b) Remove the cutouts and backing paper

from the two gaskets, then stick them to the
backplate as shown.

The optional heater kit maintains the reader at
the correct temperature when mounted outside.
With the backplate off, remove the backing paper
from the two elements, then stick them to the
inner sides of the reader. The heaters must be
connected to a 24V AC supply (min 25VA).

2

With the backplate off (see above), mount
the backplate adjacent to the opening edge
of the door and at a convenient height. Feed
the required cables through the backplate:

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3

Mount the Backplate

The cable from the controller.
The cable from the heater, if used (must

be a separate cable).
A cable from a Remote Interface Module

(RIM), if used. A RIM can reduce cable
lengths to door furniture.

Reader Links

Outer gasket

Backplate

Inner
gasket

Backplate
securing screws

You should find that the
backplate has holes for
connection to most
standard electrical
backboxes.

Ensure no jumpers are fitted across LK2 (TEST) and LK3 (NODE TERM) and LK4 (HGU TERM). If a
jumper is provided, park it across one pin only. LK1 (USER FB) - set to 1 for sound on and 0 for sound off.

4

Reader Connections

12V

Controller
connections
(20mA current
loop)

Connect shield at controller
end only (attach to case).

5

Reader Configuration

The reader supports the first two contactless and the first contact card types/formats presented after
power-up. For example, encoded MIFARE and encoded MIFARE DESfire (in this example, unencoded
cards would not be recognized). The reader enters this configuration mode whenever power is re-applied.

A reader Setup menu can be displayed by pressing the * and # keys simultaneously while power is
applied. You can use the menu to change the contrast and language used for the LCD (default English),
and view/clear the three card types/formats programmed. At the prompts, press * for No and # for Yes.

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For a contactless card, present the card face-on to the reader until you hear "bleep". For a contact card,
insert the card (chip upwards and facing you) into the slot at the bottom of the reader until you hear a
"bleep". Cards can be presented in rapid succession; there is no need, for example, to wait for

UNLOCKED" to efore presenting another." disappear b

If the reader has been enabled for user-code mode at the controller, you can gain access by pressing
the # key, entering your card number, then pressing the * key.

0V

TX-

TX+

RX-

RX+

Twisted pairs (use
Belden 9503 cable)

Using the Reader

Reader

The I/O terminal is for
connection to a RIM (see

+V

the RIM Instructions).

RX-

On completion, re-secure

RX+

the reader to the backplate.

I/0

TX-

TX+
Do not use

0V

About the Reader Messages

READY

UNLOCKED

ACCESS DENIED & LOCKED

did not read your card properly (in this case, present it again).

ENTER PIN

momentarily displayed, followed by ENTER PIN, to prompt you to try again.

CARD PIN AND #

9600-0348. Installation and User Instructions for S853 Readers,

Issue 1.0 5th August 2004. Group 4 Technology, 2004.
FCC Notice: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

Any unauthorized modification to this device may void the authority of
the user to operate it.
MIFARE are registered trademarks of Philips Electronics N.V.

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The reader is waiting for a valid card to be presented.

– The lock is released and you may open the door.

– You do not have access rights to gain entry, or the reader

– Enter your PIN. If you make a mistake, the message INCORRECT PIN is

– Enter the DESfire card PIN, then press # if the PIN is less than 8 digits.

(Flashing or steady) – These auxiliary indicators can be configured to operate in
conjunction with conditional commands.

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All trademarks acknowledged. Philips and

Specifications

Input voltage: 9-14Vdc.
Input current (excl. heater): 195mA @ nom. 12Vdc.
Operating temperature: -4 to 158 F (-20 to 70 C)
without heater.
Operating humidity: 15 to 90%, non-condensing.
Max. read range (MIFARE DESfire): 1.2" (30mm).
Approvals: EN50133, R&TTE, IP656.

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