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AM-KPI
1. INTRODUCTION
The Model AM-KPI keypad is designed for use with Linear’s
AE1000Plus, AE2000Plus, and AM3Plus access control systems. The
keypad is housed in a rugged, plastic enclosure and is designed to
2. KEYPAD FEATURES
RED/GREEN
POWER/ACCESS
INDICATOR
YELLOW
"LOCKOUT"
INDICATOR
be mounted indoors in a standard single-gang electrical box. Tamper
Access
Control
Keypad
resistant screws secure the keypad to its mounting plate. The die-cast
keys have bright, easy-to-read yellow graphics.
The keypad is supplied with a satin-chrome plastic bezel installed.
Three interchangeable colored plastic bezels (white, ivory, & bronze)
are included with the unit to customize the keypad appearance for the
installation.
BEZEL
SOLID STATE
WHITE LED
DOWN LIGHT
All system indicators and lights are long-lasting, solid-state LEDs. Two
Installation
Instructions
indicators show the status of the entry system. The left indicator lights
red to indicate power, then turns green when access is granted. The
right indicator lights yellow when the keypad is in “lockout” condition
(from too many incorrect code entries). A white LED downlight lights
FACEPLATE
KEYPAD
the keypad for nighttime use. An internal sounder beeps when each
key is pressed.
The AM-KPI is normally powered from the controller. Alternately,
the keypad can be powered locally with a 12 VDC power supply.
Robust static and lightning protection circuits safeguard the keypad’s
electronics.
TERMINAL
BLOCK
A rotary switch selects the keypad’s PBUS device address. Each
device connected to the controller must be set to a different PBUS
USA & Canada (800) 421-1587 & (800) 392-0123
(760) 438-7000 - Toll Free FAX (800) 468-1340
www.linearcorp.com
device address.
MOUNTING
PLATE
3. OPEN THE KEYPAD 4. CUSTOMIZE THE BEZEL (OPTIONAL) 5. INSTALL WALL BOX & MOUNTING PLATE
PRY UP THE
1
FACEPLATE HERE
REMOVE THE
2
FACEPLATE
TO CHANGE THE APPEARANCE OF THE KEYPAD
TO BLEND IN WITH THE INSTALLATION,
CHOOSE THE APPROPRIATE KEYPAD BEZEL
KEYPAD BEZEL COLORS:
• SATIN-CHROME (FACTORY INSTALLED)
• WHITE
• IVORY
• BRONZE
INSTALL A SINGLE-GANG
ELECTRICAL BOX AT THE
PROPER LOCATION
FOR THE KEYPAD
KEYPAD
BEZEL
PBUS
DEVICE
ADDRESS
SELECTOR
REMOVE THE
3
TWO SCREWS
MOUNTING
PLATE
SEPARATE THE
4
MOUNTING PLATE
FROM THE KEYPAD
KEYPAD
ASSEMBLY
THE BEZEL SNAPS
ONTO THE KEYPAD
ASSEMBLY
ATTACH THE MOUNTING
PLATE TO THE
ELECTRICAL BOX
MAKE SURE THE
TAB IS UP
MOUNTING
PLATE
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6. ROUTE THE CABLE 7. CONNECT THE CABLE & SET THE DEVICE ADDRESS 8. MOUNT THE KEYPAD
EACH AM-KPI KEYPAD EQUALS 9 LOAD UNITS
CABLE LENGTH FORMULA FOR EACH KEYPAD USED IN THE SYSTEM
CABLE RUN CABLE TYPE
300 FEET MAXIMUM BELDEN 9931 (24 AWG) FEET x LOAD UNITS < 3,000 MAXIMUM
500 FEET MAXIMUM WEICO 9405 (20 AWG) FEET x LOAD UNITS < 10,000 MAXIMUM
HOMERUN WIRE FROM THE
CONTROLLER TO EACH
KEYPAD’S LOCATION
(1000 FEET WIRE MAXIMUM
ALLOWED IN THE SYSTEM)
FORMULA
FOLLOW THIS WIRING DIAGRAM
TO CONNECT THE KEYPAD
TO THE CONTROLLER
PWR
GND
DAT1
DAT0
DVAL
PCLK
ACCESS CONTROL
SYSTEM PBUS
TERMINALS
AM-KPI
TERMINALS
PWR
GND
DAT1
DAT0
DVAL
PCLK
EACH REMOTE DEVICE
MUST BE SET TO A
UNIQUE NUMBER
SET THE DEVICE
ADDRESS SWITCH
FROM 1 TO 6
CAUTION
TO PROTECT THE KEYPAD FROM
STATIC DISCHARGES, BE SURE
EARTH GROUND IS CONNECTED
TO THE CONTROLLER
FOR LOCAL POWER, DISCONNECT RED WIRE FROM "PWR" CONNECTION ON AM-KPI
AND CONNECT EXTERNAL 12 VDC POWER SUPPLY (+ TO PWR & - TO GND)
NOTE: CONTROLLER MUST STILL BE CONNECTED TO AM-KPI "GND"
ARROW ON SWITCH SLOT
POINTS TO THE NUMBER
1
HOOK THE KEYPAD ASSEMBLY
ONTO THE MOUNTING PLATE
3
FIT THE BOTTOM TAB OF
THE FACEPLATE INTO THE
SLOT ON THE KEYPAD
2
INSTALL THE
TWO SCREWS
4
SNAP THE TOP
OF THE KEYPAD
INTO PLACE
9. PROGRAM THE SYSTEM 10. TEST THE KEYPAD LINEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
This Linear product is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for twelve
(12) months. This warranty extends only to wholesale customers who buy direct from Linear
or through Linear’s normal distribution channels. Linear does not warrant this product to
consumers. Consumers should inquire from their selling dealer as to the nature of the dealer’s
warranty, if any. There are no obligations or liabilities on the part of Linear LLC for consequential
damages arising out of or in connection with use or performance of this product or other indirect damages
with respect to loss of property, revenue, or profi t, or cost of removal, installation, or reinstallation. All
implied warranties, including implied warranties for merchantability and implied warranties
for fi tness, are valid only until the warranty expires. This Linear LLC Warranty is in lieu of all other
warranties express or implied.
All products returned for warranty service require a Return Product Authorization Number
(RPA#). Contact Linear Technical Services at 1-800-421-1587 for an RPA# and other
important details.
PROGRAM THE CONTROLLER
TO CONFIGURE THE PBUS
DEVICE
THE RED INDICATOR
1
SHOULD BE LIT
ENTER A VALID CODE
2
THE RED INDICATOR SHOULD TURN
3
GREEN AND THE PROGRAMMED
RELAY IN THE CONTROLLER
SHOULD ACTIVATE
FCC NOTICE
Changes or modifi cations not expressly described in this manual or approved by the
manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
THE YELLOW INDICATOR LIGHTS WHEN
REFER TO THE CONTROLLER
PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS
FOR DETAILS
THE KEYPAD IS LOCKED OUT OR BUSY
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