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side
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1.75”
[44.5mm]
1.0”
[
25.4mm]
4.20
[106.7mm]
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Transition Series
T-100 Model Reader
Description
The T-100 Transition™ Series card reader is a card serial
number reader compatible with the following 125 kHz
Proximity technologies:
• CASI ProxLite®
•HID
®
Proximity
Mounting the reader
1. Find a suitable mounting position on the door frame
or wall.
2. Drill two vertical mounting holes 2.25” (57.2 mm)
apart on the mounting surface of the door frame or
wall.
Figure 1. Dimensions
3. Drill one 1.00” (25.4 mm) diameter hole in wall for the
pigtail wire connection.
4. Follow the Cable Connection Chart to connect the
reader to the field panel.
5. Mount the base plate to the wall using the supplied
screws.
6. Hook the top of the reader case to the top of the base
plate and press into place.
Figure 2. Base plate, reader case, and top cover
7. Install the supplied screw in the base of the reader.
8. Snap the cover on the top of the case.
Connecting the cable
1. The readers are supplied with a 8-conductor cable
pigtail with drain wire. Connect the pigtail to the host
panel. Use the Cable Connection Chart (below) to
correctly match the color of each wire.
Color Signal
Black Ground
Blue Beeper
Brown Red LED Control
Green Data 0
Orange Green LED Control
Red 5 to 16 VDC
White Data 1
Drain Shield Ground
2. Use a DC power source between 5-16 VDC.
3. Connect the reader’s drain wire to the cable shield.
Connect shield wires at the field panel.

Testing the reader
1. Power up the reader. Verify the power-on self
test LED/beep sequence:
- green LED flashes; two short beeps
- yellow LED flashes; three short beeps
- red LED flashes
- yellow LED flashes
2. Verify the yellow LED lights indicating the
reader is ready.
3. Present a badge that has been properly
enrolled in the system. Verify the green LED
lights and a short beep is heard.
Removing the cover
To remove the cover, squeeze the sides of the top
cover and pull to release the cover.
The voltage specification for this reader is 5-16
VDC, although 12 VDC or greater is recommended
for better performance and cable run distances.
The recommended cable gauge is 18-gauge to 22gauge. Check with the cable supplier to determine
the best choice for the application and installation
distance.
FCC compliance
The FCC requires the following statement: This
reader uses radio frequency energy, has been
tested, and complies with the limits of FCC testing.
Changes, modifications, or disregard of proper
installation and instructions not expressly approved
by UTC Fire & Security are strictly prohibited by the
FCC and could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
Specifications
Colors Black, Charcoal,
Power supply Linear DC recommended
Voltage range 5 - 16 VDC
Temperature
a
range
Cable
distance to
b
panel
Read Range
(Distances
may vary
depending on
environment.)
Wiegand
d
output
Regulatory
approvals and
standards
UL evaluation for UL Listed Installations:
a. -25°F to 125°F (32°C to 52°C)
b. 500 ft. (152.4 m) max. @ 22 awg 12 VDC
200 ft. (60.96 m) max. @ 22 awg 5 VDC
c. Proximity: up to 3.0" (7.62 cm)
HID Proximity: up to 3.0" (7.62 cm)
d. HID Proximity/Corporate 1000: Most formats (up
to 64-bit)
-31°F to 149°F (-35°C to 65°C)
200 ft. (60.96 m) max.
@ 22 awg 12 VDC
300 ft. (91.44 m) max.
@ 20 awg 12 VDC
500 ft. (152.4 m) max.
@ 18 awg 12 VDC
c
Proximity Perfect cards are not
supported by the Transition Series
reader.
- CASI ProxLite: up to 3.5" (8.89 cm)
- HID Proximity: up to 3.5" (8.89 cm)
- Proximity: 4002 (40-bit) 12 digits
- HID Proximity/Corporate
1000: Most formats (26 to 174-bit)
UL 294, CE, and FCC Part 15
Light gray
Ordering information
Product Part numbers
T-100
(Black, 18" / 45.7 cm pigtail wire)
T-100
(Black, 84" / 214 cm pigtail wire)
T-100
(Charcoal, 18" / 45.7 cm pigtail wire)
T-100
(Charcoal, 84" / 214 cm pigtail wire)
T-100
Light gray, 18" / 45.7 cm pigtail wire)
(
T-100
(
Light gray, 84" / 214 cm pigtail wire)
Copyright © 2012, UTC Fire & Security.
All rights reserved.
The Transition Series product name and logo are
trademarks of UTC Fire & Security. Other trade names
used in this document may be trademarks or registered
trademarks of the manufacturers or vendors of the
respective products.
Document number: 460949001F - May 2012
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