Keri Systems MS-5000 User Manual

MS-5000 MiniStar Reader

The MS-5000 MiniStar Reader

The MS-5000 MiniStar Reader is intended for installation in a single gang electrical "J-Box," in
proximity applications where an unobtrusive reader is required. It can also be mounted directly onto
nonmetallic walls. The reader provides an audible beeper and a multi colored LED to annunciate
the reader's status when used with a PXL-250, PXL-100, or IntelliProx.

• Amber - to indicate normal operation awaiting an access event

• Green - to indicate a valid card has been presented or the door has been unlocked for access

• Red - to indicate an invalid card has been presented or the door is in an alarm condition

The MS-5000 MiniStar Reader is housed in a black or white, weatherproof, shock resistant
package. The reader provides optimum performance when mounted at least one inch away from
metal surfaces; read range is reduced if the reader is mounted on or near metal surfaces.

1.0 Specifications

1.1 Dimensions

• 4.38 inches High x 3.00 inches Wide x 0.375 inches Deep

• 11.13 cm High x 7.62 cm Wide x 0.96 cm Deep

Figure 1: MS-5000 Dimensions

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1.2 Operating Voltage

• 5v to 14v DC @ 100 ma

1.3 Cable Specifications

• up to 500 feet using six conductor, shielded, stranded AWG 24 wire (such as Belden 9536)

2.0 Mounting Instructions

2.1 Wall Mounting

Three holes need to be drilled to mount the MiniStar Reader (see Figure 1). One large hole (0.875"
– 7/8") accommodates the beeper and the reader cable. T w o small holes are for mounting the reader
on a wall surface (hole size is dependent upon the size of the mounting screw).

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2.2 J-BOX Mounting

The MiniStar Reader may be mounted in a J-Box rather like a power socket or light switch. The J­Box may be plastic or metal. However if it is metal, there must be a separation of at least 1/2"
between the rim of the J-Box and the reader to ensure optimum reader operation.

NOTE: Do not mount the reader near sources of Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) such as a
computer monitor. EMI degrades a reader's read range.

3.0 Connections

The MiniStar Reader does not require configuration; there are no switches or jumpers to set. The
MiniStar Reader is normally connected to a PXL-250, PXL-100, or IntelliProx, but can be
connected to an alternative host controller/alarm panel through an IntelliProx used in its Wiegand
input device mode. All connections needed to support the reader are made through the reader's
cable. Please consult the tables on pages 2 and 3 for specific connection instructions.

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3.1 PXL-250 Connections

The "A" reader connects to TB5, pins 1 through 6 (TB5 has a seventh pin, but no connection is
made to that pin). The "B" reader connects to TB6, pins 1 through 6 (TB6 has a seventh pin, but no
connection is made to that pin).

Connecting to the PXL-250 – TB5 or TB6

Pin # Function Wire Color

1 Reader Antenna Blue
2 Beeper Green
3 Reader Power Red
4 Reader Ground Black
4 Shield Silver
5 Green LED Brown
6 Red LED White
7 no connection –

Figure 2: PXL-250 Connections

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