Tyco Safety Software House RMXIC Users Manual

RM-iC Series

Quick Start

Installation Guide

Version B.0

Part Number UM-068

December 2004

PRODUCT

OVERVIEW

Specifications

Standards

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 RM-4/RM-4E Technical
Manual for in-depth technical and installation information.

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

 Power: 12VDC, 300 mA

 Cable: Beldon 9841

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

 Temperature: 32° F to 140° F (0°C to 60°C)

 Qualified on 26 bit, 35 bit, 37 bit and 32 bit Mifare serial number card formats

RM1-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 installed within a protected premise 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. Grounding and shielding the wire bus

4. Setting the RM-4 address

5. Installing the ARM-1 relay board

6. Installing the heater kit.

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

Standard Housing

Housing
screws

FIGURE 1. Standard Housing and Mount Plate

Figure 2 shows mount plate dimensions.

Standard
mount plate

2

5.45"

Installation

Wiring the Components

+12V

TXD/RXD+
TXD/RXD-

GND

+12V Relay Power
Relay 1 Drive
Relay 2 Drive

(Pin 4 &5) Input 1

(Pin 6 & 7) Input 2

Wiring
access

1.54"

1.82"

Figure 3 shows RM-4 wiring.

P1- Reader
port wiring

1

P1

4

1

P5

7

P5 Door Inputs

and Outputs

J5- Chassis
ground wiring

2.47"

1.29"

.83"

8x

2.73"

3.64"

3.92"

Mounting hole

0.156" Thru, 0.280” Countersink

FIGURE 2. Mount Plate Dimensions

J2

8

1

J5

SW3

6

1

Position 1 Magnetic Off

Wiegand On

Position 2 LCD Off

Position 3 LED (normal) Off

Position 4 Tamper (normal) Off

Position 5 EOL terminate Off

Position 6 LED (normal) Off
J4-3 wire-or
red and green On

4.11"

3.66"

4.94"

SW1­Address
switch

SW1

No LCD On

Ext. bi-color On

Tamper (bypass) On

Not terminated On

FIGURE 3. RM-4 Wiring Requirements

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