Keri Systems P-300, P-500 Specsheet

DATA SHEET

Pyramid Series

Proximity Readers

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San Jose, CA 95112 USA
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Pyramid Series Proximity Readers

Models P-300 Cascade and P-500 Alps

• Significantly lower cost than
competing proximity readers

• Sleek attractive packages

• Ultra thin profile

• Industry standard pass through
Wiegand output for
compatibility with any
access system

•Available in several colors

• Scratch resistant finish

Keri's new single piece Pyramid Series Proximity Readers are designed to blend aesthetics,
performance, and small package size with an ultra thin profile into a product that is priced
significantly less than competing proximity readers. The readers can be used on virtually any
manufacturer’s access control system because they produce an industry standard Wiegand output,
feature configurable LED and audio tone options, and provide very low power consumption. They
have several built in diagnostic functions including a start up self check and a data line test mode.
Additionally, they are small and thin enough that they can be easily incorporated into an OEM
package should the system manufacturer wish to design their own reader housings.

The first readers in the series are the P-300 Cascade Reader and the P-500 Alps Reader.
The P-300 may be the world’s smallest single piece proximity reader at only 3.0 long x 1.5 wide
x 0.49 inches thick (76 x 38 x 12mm). It is designed to be mounted on a standard metal door or
window frame (mullion) and can be mounted on any metal or non-metal surface without loss of
read range. Read range is up to 4 inches (102mm).

The P-500 is a single piece wall mount reader that can be mounted on a flat surface or affixed to a
standard U.S. single gang electrical box. Read range is up to 5 inches (127mm) when mounted at
least 0.5 inch (13mm) off metal. A 0.5inch (13mm) stand off is provided with each P-500 reader.
Size is 4.5 long x 3.0 wide x 0.38 inches thick (114 x 76 x 10mm). Its thin, sleek profile makes it a
much more attractive device to install in the workplace than other readers available on the market.

The Pyramid Readers are compatible with Keri's new PSC-1 Light Proximity Card and

PSM-2 Multi Technology Proximity Card as well as the small, extremely robust PSK-3 Proximity
Key Ring Tag. The new cards and tags can be programmed to match any customer’s Wiegand

protocol as well as standard 26 bit format. The readers utilize pass through technology in that any
Pyramid Series card or tag will work on any Pyramid Series reader, regardless of the programmed
card/tag format.

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Pyramid Series Proximity Readers

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Models P-300 Cascade and P-500 Alps

Specifications

Size

P-300 H=3.0 x W=1.5 x T=0.49 inches

(76 x 38 x 12mm)

P-500 H=4.5 x W=3.0 x T=0.38 inches

(114 x 76 x 10mm)

Weight

P-300 2.6 oz. (74g)
P-500 3.2 oz. (91g)

Read Range*

P-300 up to 4 inches (102mm)
P-500 up to 5 inches (127mm) off

metal (stand off provided)

Input Voltage**

+5-14 VDC

Current Draw

80 mA typical

Operating Temperature

-40º C to +65º C

LED Indicator

Four State Standard (Red, Green, Amber
& Off)

Audio Tone

Standard

Formats

Wiegand and ABA Track II magnetic stripe
(clock and data)

Frequency

125 KHz excitation

Colors

Off White and Black colors standard in
each box

Warranty

The P-300 and P-500 carry limited lifetime
warranties against defects in materials and
workmanship.

Presented By:

Sept. 1999

* Read range is stated in a clean RF and electrical environment using Standard Light Proximity

Card presented parallel to reader surface with reader operating at 12VDC. Range is less for Key
Tag and Multi Technology Card.

** For maximum read range, reader operation at 12 VDC is recommended.

P-500

P-300

Specifications subject to change without notice.