Tyco Safety Software House PH, PI37, RMXIC, 4000, PI26 Users Manual

RM-iC Series

Quick Start

Installation Guide

Version E0

Part Number UM-068

April 2006

PRODUCT

OVERVIEW

Specifications

The RM-iC series readers provide an enclosed RM-4 board and attached iCLASS read
head, available in the following styles:

 RM1-iC - enclosed RM-4 and attached iCLASS read head

 RM2-iC - enclosed RM-4 with keypad and attached iCLASS read head

 RM2L-iC - enclosed RM-4 with keypad, LCD display, and attached iCLASS read

head.

The RM-iC Quick Start Installation Guide provides a synopsis of installation and
connection information for RM-iC series readers. Refer to the Readers, Inputs, and
Outputs (RIO) Guide for in-depth technical and installation information.

The following specifications apply to all RM-iC series readers:

 Power: 12VDC, 300 mA

 Cable: Belden 9841

 Cable distance from iSTAR or apC: 4,000 ft.

 Temperature

 Indoor: 32° F to 120° F (0° C to 49° C)

 Outdoor: -31° F to 151 ° F (-35 ° C to 66° C)

 Qualified on 26-bit, 35-bit, 37-bit, and 32-bit MIFARE serial number formats.

NOTE

Standards

UL has only evaluated the 26-bit HID card format for this unit.

RM-iC series readers are Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL), Listed to Standard UL
294, Access Control System Units, Fifth Edition. RM-iC series readers must be wired in
accordance with the National Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA 70), local codes, and the
authorities having jurisdiction.

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Installation

INSTALLATION

Installing the Mount

Plate

Installing an RM-iC series reader involves:

1. Installing the mount plate

2. Wiring the components

3. Connecting and grounding the cable shields on the reader bus

4. Setting the RM-4 (reader) address

5. Installing the ARM-1 relay board (optional)

6. Installing the heater kit. (optional)

Figure 1 shows RM-iC standard housing, mount plate, and gasket. All RM-iC series
readers conform to the same housing, mount plate, and gasket dimensions.

Housing
screws

Requires a security screwdriver

Standard Housing

Standard mount plate

Gasket

FIGURE 1. Standard Housing and Mount Plate

Figure 2 shows mount plate dimensions.

5.45"

Wiring
access

1.54"

1.82"

2.73"

3.64"

3.92"

FIGURE 2. Mount Plate Dimensions

4.11"

3.66"

2.47"

1.29"

.83"

8x

Mounting hole

0.156" Thru, 0.280” Countersink

4.94"

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Installation

This device has been approved for outdoor use when properly installed with RM
Heater Kit Installation (P.N. 130-915) and the supplied gasket material. Position
the gasket with the RM plate so that the mounting holes are properly aligned.
Ensure that the gasket is placed between the mounting surface and mating
surface of the RM plate. Fasten the RM plate to the mounting surface with the
gasket material in between. Install the gasket so that no gaps or wrinkles are
present.

Wiring the Inputs,

Outputs, Reader Bus

Figure 3 shows RM-4 P1 and P5 wiring.

FIGURE 3. RM-4 Wiring Requirements

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