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Introduction1
Introduction
This manual is an installation guide for the GE Models 940, 941,
970, 971, 972, and 973 proximi ty rea ders. Thr oughout this g uide,
the abbreviation 94x represents reader models 940 and 941. The
abbreviation 97x represents reader models 970, 971, 972, and
973.
The 94x and 97x readers while similar in functionality offer a
variety of features making them suitable for different
applications. The 94x and 97x readers are designed to mount on
standard U.S. gang boxes. The 94x readers are single-gang box
size. The 97x readers are sized for larger dual gang box
installation, offer greater badge read range, and a keypad option.
Models 940 and 970 give t he greatest all-around b adge read rang e
for their respective sizes, making th em ideal for most
installations.
Models 941 and 971 are tuned for ins ta ll at ion on meta l mounting
plates. The standar d metal mounti ng plate shie lds t he re ader from
the effects of a metal wall, which would otherwise dramatically
reduce the read ra nge. The opt ional back- to-ba ck me tal mounting
plate shields the reade r from the ef fects of a metal wall and makes
the reader unidirectional; ideal for direct back-to-back reader
installations.
Models 972 and 973 are dual gang size readers, identical to the
970 and 971 respective ly, except f or their built-i n twelve-po sition
keypad. This feature makes these readers ideal for installations
requiring keypad PIN entry in addition to a valid badge read.
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Safety
Radio interference
WARNING: This is an FCC 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.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) precaution
WARNING: Circuit board components are vulnerable to damage
by electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD can cause
immediate or subtle damage to sensitive electronic
parts. An electrostatic charge can build up on the
human body and then discharge when you touch a
board. A discharge can be produced when walking
across a carpet and touching a board, for example.
Before handling any board, make sure you dissipate
your body’s charge by touching ground. This
discharges any static electricity build-up.
Product features3
Product features
The GE Model 94x/97x Reader offers:
•Intelligent bidirectional communication between the
reader and microcontroller, which can be accomplished
up to 5,500 feet.
TM
•The ability to read all I SO ProxLite
Entrée badges and key tags.
•Field changeable DIP switches allow all 94x and 97x
readers to operate in one of four distinct operating
modes: Wiegand (4001), F/2F, Supervised, and Silent
Supervised.
•Rugged, weather-resistant, molded ABS construction
with integral backplate.
•Standard 12V operation.
•A clear, logical user interface with three LEDs and a
switch selectable beeper with volume control.
•Built-in tamper alarm also detects removal from wall.
•External tamper alarm option.
•Tactile keypad (Models 972 and 973 only) for Personal
Identification Number (PIN) input.
, ProxLite, and
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System requirements
Host software
Microcontrollers• Micro/2
Microcontroller
firmware
Badge and keytag
formats
• Secure Perfect
•Picture Perfect
•Micro/4
•Micro/5-PX with 2RP or 8RP
• Micro/5-PXN with 2RP or 8RP
• M5PXNplus with 2RP or 8RP
• Micro/PX-2000
• Micro/PXN-2000
• M2000PXNplus
• M3000PXNplus with 2RP or 8RP
• For Micro/2 and Micro/4:
Secure Perfect: Version 5 or later
Picture Perfect: Version 1.7.0 or later
• For Micro/5-PX, Micro/5-PXN, Micro/PX-2000
and Micro/PXN-2000:
Secure Perfect: 3.1.0.6 or later
Picture Perfect: 1.7.0 or later
•ISO ProxLite
•ProxLite
•Entrée
•Proximity Perfect
®
Edition 3.0 or later
™
1.7 or later
Note: Proximity Perfect cards are obsolete
however they are supported by the Model
94x/97x readers.
Technical specifications5
Technical specifications
For UL compliant installation notes, refer to “UL” on page 44.
Operating
temperature range
Relative humidity5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Physical dimensions
Model 94x
Model 97x
Index of protectionIP55
ColorLight gray and black
Power supplyNominal 12VDC, 75mA, 150mA or 200mA
Cable specifications Belden 8725 or equivalent, 20 AWG minimum,
Maximum cabling
distance
Read rangeDetermined by the reader’s power level setting and
a
-31 F (-35 C) to +151 F (+66 C)
(HxWxD)
4.75" (121 mm) x 2.9" (74 mm) x 0.90" (23 mm)
4.75" (121 mm) x 5.5" (140 mm) x 0.90" (23 mm)
dependent on the power setting selected.
See Table 1 “Power level switch settings,” on page 24
shielded pairs
The maximum cable distance between the reader
and the microcontroller is influenced by a number of
factors including wire gauge and reader power level
setting. See Table 3 “Cable distances,” on page 25.
other environmental conditions. See Table 2 “Read
range by model number,” on page 24.
PinoutsThe reader is supplied with a ten-wire cable. On one
end is a keyed connector that mates with the J1
connector on the back of the reader. The other ends
are stripped ready for connection to the field wiring
using a terminal block or in-line splice connectors.
a. The reader will work well with unshielded cable in most environments. No
company, including GE, can guarantee that data will be reliably transmitted
over long distances on unshielded cable in every installation.
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Parts list
•Model 940 Reader (single-gang) gray
•Model 940 Reader (single-gang) black
•Model 941 Reader (single-gang metal mount) gray
•Model 941 Reader (single-gang metal-mount) black
•Model 970 Reader (dual-gang) gray
•Model 970 Reader (dual-gang) black
•Model 971 Reader (dual-gang metal-mount) gray
•Model 971 Reader (dual-gang metal-mount) black
•Model 972 Reader (dual-gang with keypad) gray
•Model 972 Reader (dual-gang with keypad) black
•Model 973 Reader (dual-gang metal mount w/keypad) gray
•Model 973 Reader (dual-gang metal mount w/keypad) black
•Optional Tamper Key Tool
•94x Plas tic Backpla te (gray)
•94x Plastic Backplate (black)
•97x Plas tic Backpla te (gray)
•97x Plastic Backplate (black)
•Standard 941 Metal Mounting Plate (gray)
•Standard 941 Metal Mounting Plate (black)
•Standard 971/973 Metal Mounting Plate (gray)
•Standard 971/973 Metal Mounting Plate (black)
•Optional Back-to-Back 941 Metal Mounting Plate (gray)
•Optional Back-to-Back 971/973 Metal Mounting Plate
(black)
•94x Weather-resistant Gasket
•97x Weather-resistant Gasket
•Reader Cable
Refer to the GE Product Catalog for part numbers and ordering
information.
Installation overview7
Installation overview
The following steps are g eneral inst ructi ons fo r in stalli ng the 94x/
97x reader. Each step is explained in further detail in the sections
that follow.
1. Mount the reader backplate.
Refer to “Mounting the reader” on page 8.
2. Configure the reader.
Refer to “Configuring the reader” on page 20.
3. Connect the reader.
Refer to “Connecting the reader” on page 28.
4. Test the reader.
Refer to “Testing the reader” on page 36.
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Mounting the reader
The reader comes with a back plate suitable for mount ing directly
onto standard U.S. electrical gang boxes (Model 94x onto singlegang box and Model 97x onto dual-gang box). The reader may
also be mounted directly onto a hollow wall.
Important:
•Readers should not be mounted within three feet of a
computer terminal. Some terminals radiate electrical
noise that may reduce the effective maximum read range.
•Never mount Models 940, 970 or 972 on or near metal.
Metal effects the tuning of the reader and may severely
degrade its performance, decreasing read range and
increasing current draw.
•Models 941, 971 and 973 are factory tuned to work with
a metal back and must be mounted with the metal
mounting plate to operate correctly.
•A gasket is supplied with the reader to form a weatherresistant seal between the mounting surface and the
inside of the reader for outdoor installations. The gasket
should be located on the inside surface of the reader’s
plastic backplate. For outdoor installations, where the
reader is mounted in direct exposu re to weather , a b ead of
silicone caulking should be applied between the reader
and the wall to prevent water from entering the back of
the reader.
Mounting the reader9
Back-to-back readers
Models 941, 971 and 973 Readers are suitable for back-to-back
installation (to provide in/out access control). Using the standard
metal mounting plates, the two readers should be mounted with
their centers offset by at least 10 inches to provide interferencefree operation. Using the optional back-to-back metal mounting
plates allows the two readers to be mounted directly opposite
each other on a 4-inch thick wall.
External tamper feature
The Model 94x/97x Readers are also equipped with an external
tamper feature. This feature can be activ ated by removi ng the key
on the backplate prior to mounting.
Model 94x only: Apply the mounting method as shown in
Figure 1, Recommended Addit ion al Mounti ng Instructions for
External Tamper Switch Activation to mounting instructions in
Figure 2, "Model 940 Reader - Gang Box Mounting" Figure 3,
"Model 940 Reader - Direct Wall Mounting" Figure 4, "Model
941 Reader - Gang Box Mounting" and Figure 5, "Model 941
Reader - Direct Wall Mounting" if you are using the external
tamper feature.
Note: In order for this feature to work properly, the reader mounting
surface must be flush with the backplate.
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Mounting diagrams
The figures listed below begin on the next page. Refer to the
appropriate figure for the type of reader you are mounting.