GE 240, 245 Installation Manual

GE Contactless

Smart Card Reader

Model 240 and 245

Installation Guide

791 Park of Commerce Boulevard

Suite 100

Boca Raton, Florida 33487

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Part Number: 460563001B

January 2003

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GE Contactless Smart Card Reader Model 24x i

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

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GE Contactless Smart Card Reader Model 24x

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

GE Contactless Smart Card Reader Model 24x 3

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 Isolation Spacer(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.

4 GE Contactless Smart Card Reader Model 24x

FIGURE 4: Isolation Spacer

GE Contactless Smart Card Reader Model 24x 5

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 outputs a 16-digit badge 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:

16-digit BID

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/