Rosslare AY-H12C, AY-M12C, AY-L12C, AY-Q12C, AY-K12C Installation Manual

AY-x12C Series

Rosslare PROX Readers

Installation Manual

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1. Introduction

The AY-x12C is a series of RFID proximity card readers to be installed
for use with access control systems.

The AY-x12C series reads the proximity card and transmits its data to
the access control system, using Wiegand 26-Bit and Clock & Data
outputs.

Figure 1: AY-x12C Series

2. Technical Specifications

2.1 Electrical Characteristics

Specification AY-M12C AY-H12C AY-L12C AY-K12C AY-Q12C

Power Supply Type

Linear (recommended)

Operating Voltage
Range

5–16 VDC

Absolute Maximum
(non-operating)

18 VDC

Current @ 12V

Standby: 60 mA

Maximum: 120 mA

Maximum Read
Range*

10 cm (4 in.) 8 cm

(3.2 in.)

4 cm

(1.6 in.)

All Control Inputs

Dry Contact, N.O.

Tamper Output

Open collector, active low, max. sink current 16 mA

Maximum Cable
Distance to
Controller

18 AWG – 150 m (500 ft)

20 AWG – 90 m (300 ft)

RF Modulation

ASK, 125 kHz

* Measured using a Rosslare proximity card or equivalent. Range also depends on

installation environment, reader voltage, and proximity to metal.

2.2 Environmental Characteristics

Specification AY-M12C AY-H12C AY-L12C AY-K12C AY-Q12C

Operating
Temp. Range

-31°C to 63°C (-25°F to 145°F)

Operating
Humidity Range

0 to 95% (non-condensing)

2.3 Physical Characteristics

Model Dimensions

(H x W x D)

Weight

AY-M12C

89 x 89 x 15 mm

(3.5 x 3.5 x 0.6 in.)

109 g

(3.9 oz.)

AY-H12C

110 x 75 x 15 mm

(4.3 x 3.0 x 0.6 in.)

100 g

(3.5 oz)

AY-L12C

145 x 43 x 20 mm

(5.7 x 1.7 x 0.8 in.)

116 g

(4.1 oz)

AY-K12C

80 x 40 x 12.8 mm
(3.2 x 1.6 x 0.5 in.)

70.5 g

(2.5 oz)

AY-Q12C

120 x 76 x 20 mm

(4.7 x 3.0 x 0.8 in.)

480 g

(17.0 oz)

3. Installation

Card readers are to be used with control panels whose power
supply is UL Listed Class 2 or equivalent.

3.1 Installation Kit

The installation kit consists of the following items to be used during
the installation procedure:

 One self-adhesive mounting label template

 Two pan head mounting screws and screw anchors
 One pin Torx key tool
 One pin Torx security screw

3.2 Mounting the AY-x12C Reader

Before mounting, you should determine the best location for the
reader.

To mount the reader:

1. Peel off the back of the self-adhesive mounting label template and
place it at the required mounting location.

2. Using the template as a guide, drill two holes (hole size and
position is indicated on the mounting template) for mounting the
reader onto the surface.

3. Insert a screw anchor into each hole.

4. Drill a 10-mm (7/16”) hole for the cable. If mounting on metal,
place a grommet or electrical tape around the edge of the hole.

5. Wire the reader to the host as described in Section 4. A linear type
power supply is recommended.

6. Refer to Figure 2 for correct use of mounting screws.

Figure 2: Correct Use of Mounting Screws

AY-M12C

AY-H12C AY-L12C AY-K12C AY-Q12C

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4. Wiring

The AY-x12C is supplied with a 10-conductor 18” pigtail.

To connect the reader to the controller:

1. Prepare the reader cable by cutting its jacket back about 3 cm
(1¼") and strip the insulation from the wires about 1.2 cm (½").

2. Prepare the controller cable by cutting its jacket back 3 cm (1¼")
and strip the insulation from the wires about 1.2 cm (½").

3. Splice the reader’s pigtail wires to the corresponding controller
wires (as indicated in Table 1) and cover each joint with insulating
tape.

4. If the tamper output is being utilized, connect the purple wire to
the correct input on the controller.

5. Trim and cover all unused conductors.

• When using a separate power supply for the reader, this supply
and that of the controller must have a common ground.

• The reader’s cable shield wire should be preferably attached to an
earth ground, or a signal ground connection at the panel, or
power supply end of the cable. This configuration is best for
shielding the reader cable from external interference.

Table 1: Wiring

Wire Color Function

Red 5–16 VDC

Black Ground

Green Data 0 / Data

White Data 1 / Clock

Orange Green LED

Brown Red LED

Purple Tamper

Yellow Buzzer

Blue Hold

Grey Data Output Mode

5. Operation Instructions

5.1 Testing

Once the reader is wired to a power supply and to the controller, you
should test the reader.

To test the reader:

1. Power up the reader.

Upon power up, the reader flashes and beeps once during Self­Test. The LED then turns red indicating the readers has entered
Standby mode.

2. Apply a PROX card to the reader.
The reader flashes and beeps once indicating the card has been

read successfully.

5.2 Data Output Mode Line

The Data Output Mode Line is used to select whether the reader
outputs in Wiegand 26-Bit or Clock & Data format.

When the Mode Line is open, the reader outputs Wiegand 26-Bit.
When the Mode Line is pulled to ground, the reader outputs Clock &
Data.

5.3 LED Control

The reader has a bi-color (green/red) LED and two LED control lines,
one for green LED control (orange wire) and the other for the red LED
control (brown wire).

When both LED control lines are open, the reader self manages the
LED behavior. In Standby mode, the LED remains red. When a card is
presented, the LED flashes green and then returns to red.

When a LED control line is pulled to ground, the LED changes to the
related LED color and the self-management is disabled. If both LED
control lines are pulled to ground, the LED is amber colored.

5.4 Buzzer Control

When the Buzzer control line (yellow wire) is open, the reader self
manages the buzzer behavior and beeps when a card is read
successfully. When the Buzzer control line is pulled to ground, the
buzzer sounds.

5.5 Hold Control

When the Hold control line (blue wire) is open, the reader functions
normally. When the Hold line is pulled to ground, the hold function is
activated. When active and a card is read, no card data is sent on the
Wiegand lines; however, the reader continues to buffer the last card ID
read and sends that ID data when the Hold line is released.

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Declaration of Conformity

 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is

subject to the following two conditions:

 This device may not cause harmful interference.

 This device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance 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.

Limited Warranty

The full ROSSLARE Limited Warranty Statement is available in the Quick
Links section on the ROSSLARE website at www.rosslaresecurity.com

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Rosslare considers any use of this product as agreement to the
Warranty Terms even if you do not review them.

Contact Information

United States and Canada

Rosslare Security Products, Inc.
Southlake, TX, USA
Toll Free: [phone]
Local: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]

Europe

Rosslare Israel Ltd.
Rosh HaAyin, Israel
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]

Latin America

Rosslare Latin America
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Tel: [phone]
[e-mail]

China

Rosslare Electronics (Shenzhen) Ltd.
Shenzhen, China
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]

Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa

Rosslare Enterprises Ltd.
Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]

India

Rosslare Electronics India Pvt Ltd.
Tel/Fax: [phone]
Mobile: [phone]
[e-mail]

www.rosslaresecurity.com

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