
24/11/2011
Ins-30003 PROXIMITY P series compact reader
Technical Support
01273 811011 support@paxton.co.uk
Technical help is available: Monday - Friday from 07:00 - 19:00 (GMT)
Documentation on all Paxton products can be found on our website - http://www.paxton.co.uk/
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Suitability
Security-sensitive doors
Mounted on metal surface
Readers mounted together
Wet environments
300 mm
between readers
Quickstart guide
This supplement is a brief guide to installing a P series compact system. Further information is available for
download at: http://www.paxton.co.uk/ or call the communications team on: 01273 811011.
Exit
12V DC power
supply
0V
+12V
Exit button
(push to make)
0V
+12V
0V
Electric release
12V DC release current rating must be less than 1A.
P75 Screw connector option
The unit should be mounted in conjunction with
an electrical backbox to achieve the required
clearance for the connector.
If an adaptor plate (310-750) is tted, the
mountings on the backbox can also be used.
Indoor use only

1. At installation, present this card to the
reader to validate the tokens in this pack
2. To re-validate a user token present this
enrolment card to the reader followed
by the
user token
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FUNCTION CARD
enrolment card
More info: http://paxton.info/74
1. At installation, present this card to the
reader to validate the tokens in this pack
2. To re-validate a user token present this
enrolment card to the reader followed
by the
user token
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FUNCTION CARD
enrolment card
More info: http://paxton.info/74
1.At installation, present this card to the
reader to validate the tokens in this pack
2.To re-validate a user token present this
enrolmentcard to the reader followed by the
user token
FUNCTION CARD
enrolment card
1.A
t installati
on, present this card to the
reader to v
alidate the to
k
ens in this pack
2.To re-validate a user tok
en present this
enrolment card to the reader followed b
y the
user token
FUNCTION CARD
enrolment card
More info: http://paxton.info/74
Reset - Use one method
Wiring
+12V DC
0V
Lock 12V
Lock 0V
Exit input
Exit 0V
1. Power down the unit.
2. Press and hold the exit button.
3. Power up the unit. It will give several quick beeps.
4. Wait for a further beep and then release and press
the exit button twice more.
5. The reader will beep 3 times to conrm the reset.
OR
1. Present Enrolment card.
2. Present Door open time card twice.
3. Present Enrolment card.
4. Present Door open time card twice.
5. WAIT FOR 5 SECONDS!
Fitting
Reader covers
Additional covers are available in black, white, grey, blue and silver. Registered installers can order these free
of charge by logging onto the secure installer extranet: http://paxton.info/1035 or if you are not a registered
installer please call us on: 01273 811011 for more information.
Enrolment Card - must be presented when the system is rst powered on
1. Take the enrolment card from the new pack of user cards.
2. Present the enrolment card to the reader.
3. The reader beeps and the LED's light up as the enrolment card is acknowledged.
4. All cards in the pack are now valid. The enrolment card can now be returned to it's pack.

Issuing tokens
This card is used with systems where a fail open
electric release is used for the safe operation in the
event of a fire. Present the card to the reader to
drive a fail open release or a maglock. Present the
card again to revert to the fail closed operation
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FUNCTION CARD
fail open release
This card is used with systems where a fail open
electric release is used for the safe operation in the
event of a fire. Present the card to the reader to
drive a fail open release or a maglock. Present the
card again to revert to the fail closed operation
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FUNCTION CARD
fail open release
This card is used with systems where a fail open
electric release is used for the safe operation in the
event of a fire. Present the card to the reader to
drive a fail open release or a maglock. Present the
card again to revert to the fail closed operation
FUNCTION CARD
fail open release
Shadow cards
User cards
1. Across each double page there are pairs of cards - a user card and a corresponding shadow card.
2. Write the name of the user on the shadow card.
3. Take the user card from the opposite pouch and issue to the user.
4. Keep the card pack containing the shadow cards in a safe place.
Bar a user
1 2
3 4
1. When a card is lost or stolen it is important to bar the card from your system to avoid unauthorized access.
2. To bar a card or token take it's corresponding shadow card from the card pack.
3. Present the shadow card to the reader. This will remove the lost card or token from your system.
4. A barred card can re-validated by presenting the enrolment card followed by the user card to the reader.
Fail open release card - Compact systems are fail closed as default
THIS CARD CAN ONLY BE USED WITH A FAIL OPEN LOCK.
1. Take the fail open release function card from the starter pack.
2. Present/swipe the card through the reader. The reader will beep for about a second.
3. The reader is now set to fail open mode. This allows safe operation of the door in case of re: The lock will
release when the power is cut.
4. To revert to fail closed mode, swipe the card again and the reader will beep once.

Door open time (seconds)
1 2 3 4
BEEP!
BEEP!
BEEP!
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FUNCTION CARD
silent operation
Present this card to silence the beeping noises
made by the reader. Present this card again to
re-enable the beeping noises
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FUNCTION CARD
silent operation
Present this card to silence the beeping noises
made by the reader. Present this card again to
re-enable the beeping noises
FUNCTION CARD
silent operation
Present this card to silence the beeping noises
made by the reader. Present this card again to
re-enable the beeping noises
1 2 3 4
BEEP!
FUNCTION CARD
door open time card
The period that the door is unlocked for when a
valid token is presented is set as follows:
1. Present this card
2. Wait for the required period
3. Present this card again, the beeping will stop
FUNCTION CARD
door open time card
The period that the door is unlocked for when a
valid token is presented is set as follows:
1. Present this card
2. Wait for the required period
3. Present this card again, the beeping will stop
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BEEP!
FUNCTION CARD
1. Take the 'door open time' card from the starter pack.
2. Present the card to the reader. The reader will start beeping.
3. Wait for the required period you wish the door to remain open.
4. Present the card again at the end of the period to set the open time. The beeping will stop.
Silent operation
1. Take the silent operation function card from the starter pack.
2. Present the card to the reader. The reader will beep.
3. The reader is now in silent operation mode.
4. Present the card again to disable silent operation mode. The reader will beep twice.
door open time card
The period that the door is unlocked for when a
valid token is presented is set as follows:
1. Present this card
2. Wait for the required period
3. Present this card again, the beeping will stop
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Specications
Electrical
Voltage
Current
Switchable current
Environment
Operating temperature
Waterproof - Fixed cable
Waterproof - P75 - Screw connection
Features
Number of Users
Number of Card Packs
Door open time
Time zones (with additional time clock)
Access levels (Colour Zones)
Silent operation
Can be used with fail OPEN locks
Can be used with fail CLOSED locks
Exit button input
Read Range
P38 60 mm 40 mm
P50 80 mm 50 mm
P75 100 mm 60 mm
Dimensions
P38 38 mm 78 mm
P50 50 mm 100 mm
P75 75 mm 143 mm
Min
11V DC 14V DC
Min
-20 °C +55 °C
IPX7
Min Max
1 10,000
1 100
1 sec 60 secs
1 2
1 3
Width
Max
100mA
1A
Max
KeyfobToken
Height
Outdoor use
Indoor use
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Watchprox
25 mm
35 mm
40 mm
Depth
13 mm
15 mm
16 mm