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GE Interlogix
TS0861 Magnetic Swipe Card Reader
Installation Guide
Installation Kit
Product Features
1 x TS0861 Magnetic Swipe Card Reader.
1 x Installation Guide (this document).
2 x 3x6mm post button head screws that can be used to
replace the standard Phillips head screws for increased
resistance to tampering.
• The TS0861 interfaces to the
TS0862 Smart Door Controller.
• Operates from +5VDC supplied by
TS0862, eliminates the need for extra
power supply.
• Mounts on standard window or door
frames (mullions or architraves).
• Inbuilt beeper and two access control
LEDs.
Contents
• Standard Wiegand reader wiring
colour scheme.
Installation Kit........................................................................................................... 1
Product Features ......................................................................................................1
Contents .................................................................................................................... 1
Description ................................................................................................................2
Dimensions ...............................................................................................................2
Installation Overview...............................................................................................2
Caution ...................................................................................................................... 3
Mounting................................................................................................................... 3
Connections .............................................................................................................. 3
Testing....................................................................................................................... 5
Warning..................................................................................................................... 8
Disclaimer.................................................................................................................. 8
Technical Support ....................................................................................................8
Part number — MAINST TS0861
MAINST TS0861.doc, Issue 3, Dec. 2002

Description
Dimensions
The TS0861 Magnetic Swipe Card Reader is designed to
mount on metal window or door frames (mullions or
architraves) and is suitable for any indoor location that
requires a small reader.
The TS0861 incorporates all interface electronics necessary
to interface to the TS0862 Smart Door Controller. The
reader operates on +5VDC supplied directly from the
TS0862.
The TS0861 may also be used with other suitably-configured
products that have a Wiegand interface, including the
TS0867 4-Door Controller, TS0802 8-Area Arming Station,
and third-party devices.
Installation
Overview
Details will vary when
installing to other
The overall process of installing the TS0861 and connecting
to a TS0862 Smart Door Controller is as follows:
1. IMPORTANT — Set the pwr link on the TS0862 to +5
volts. Do not use any other voltage to power the TS0861.
2. Mount the TS0861 using suitable hardware.
interfaces.
3. Check for correct operation using a suitable Magnetic
Swipe Card.
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Caution
The TS0862 pwr link (or other supply) must be set to
Mounting
Connections
+5 volts.
Using the holes provided on the base, mount the TS0861 to
the metal window or door frame using suitable hardware
(not supplied).
See Figure 1 for connection details.
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