Visonic RDA-4 User Manual

RDA-4

Interface Between AXS-100 and Magnetic Card Reader
or RDR-2/Wiegand Proximity Card/Tag Reader

1. INTRODUCTION

RDA-4 (fig. 1) is an interface unit
that enables the AXS-100 access
control system to operate with
various magnetic - stripe card
readers, proximity tag/card reader
or Wiegand reader.

The unit is connected between
the AXS-100 and a magnetic ­stripe card reader (see figure 2).

Note
Enrolling a new tag/card is
performed by using RDA-PC.
For details, refer to the
AXSalert software user guide,
section 5, par. 5.9.1.

Figure 1

External View

2. SPECIFICATIONS

Compatibility: Compatible with RDC-3, RDC-3MP, RDR-2 and
all Wiegand readers.

Power Supply: 12 VDC (from AXS-100 system)
Power Output: 5 V magnetic card; 12 V RDR-2 or Wiegand reader
Operating Temperatures: -20°C to 49°C
Dimensions (LxWxD): 118x75x34 mm (4-2/3x2-13/16x1-1/3 in)
Weight: 127g (4.5 oz)

Color: Black
Recommended Wires to AXS-100: Two shielded twisted pairs
Maximum Length of Cables:

RDA-4 to AXS-100: 100m (300 ft.)
RDA-4 to RDR-2: 100m (300 ft.)
RDA-4 TO RDC-3/RDC-3MP: 5m (15 ft.)

Installation Instructions

Figure 2 - Integration of RDA-4

3. INSTALLATION

Figure 3: Installation

4. RDA-4, RDR-2 AND RDC-3MP LEDS FUNCTION

The LEDs of RDA-4, RDR-2 and RDC-3MP light according to a
certain events, as detailed in the next table.

LED

Event RDA-4 RDR-2 RDC-3MP

Valid key Green Green Green
Invalid key Red Red (*)
Invalid door /
Invalid time zone
Idle Yellow Yellow (*)

* Red, as usual

Flashing
yellow / red

Flashing
yellow / red

(*)

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5. WIRING

R

PWR

red

gnd

black

TX

green

RX

white

AXS-100
READER

TERMINAL

BLOCK

5 V

ON

1234

ON

1234

PWR

gnd

TX
RX

AXS-100
READER

TERMINAL

BLOCK

red
black
green
white

5 V

ON

1234

ON

1234

PWR

gnd

TX
RX

AXS-100
READER

TERMINAL

BLOCK

ON

1234

RDC-3

MAGNETIC

STRIPE

READER

RDA-4 PCB

RDC-3MP

MAGNETIC

STRIPE

READER

RDA-4 PCB

Figure 4: RDA-4 to RDC-3 Reader Interface Figure 5: RDA-4 to RDC-3MP Reader Interface

PROXIMITY

red
black
green
white

TO WIEGAND READER

RDA-4 PCB

12 V

ON

1234

PWR

gnd

TX
RX

AXS-100
READER

TERMINAL

BLOCK

ON

1234

red
black
green
white

TO WIEGAND READE

RDA-4 PCB

12 V

ON

1234

PWR

gnd

TX
RX

AXS-100
READER

TERMINAL

BLOCK

ON

1234

red
black

green
white

RDR-2

READER

12 V

ON

1234

RDA-4 PCB

Fig. 6: RDA-4 to Wiegand Reader Interface Fig.

WARRANTY

Visonic Networks Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries and its affiliates ("the Manufacturer")
warrants its products hereinafter referred to as "the Product" or "Products" to be in
conformance with its own plans and specifications and to be free of defects in materials
and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of twelve months from the
date of shipment by the Manufacturer. The Manufacturer's obligations shall be limited
within the warranty period, at its option, to repair or replace the product or any part
thereof. The Manufacturer shall not be responsible for dismantling and/or reinstallation
charges. To exercise the warranty the product must be returned to the Manufacturer
freight prepaid and insured.

This warranty does not apply in the following cases: improper installation, misuse,
failure to follow installation and operating instructions, alteration, abuse, accident or
tampering, and repair by anyone other than the Manufacturer.

This warranty is exclusive and expressly in lieu of all other warranties, obligations or
liabilities, whether written, oral, express or implied, including any warranty of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, or otherwise. In no case shall the
Manufacturer be liable to anyone for any consequential or incidental damages for breach
of this warranty or any other warranties whatsoever, as aforesaid.

This warranty shall not be modified, varied or extended, and the Manufacturer does not
authorize any person to act on its behalf in the modification, variation or extension of this
warranty. This warranty shall apply to the Product only. All products, accessories or
attachments of others used in conjunction with the Product, including batteries, shall be
covered solely by their own warranty, if any. The Manufacturer shall not be liable for any
damage or loss whatsoever, whether directly, indirectly, incidentally, consequentially or
otherwise, caused by the malfunction of the Product due to products, accessories, or
attachments of others, including batteries, used in conjunction with the Products.

Technical Dept.: 35 Hamelacha St. Carmiel 20100 ISRAEL Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Technical Support email [e-mail]; [e-mail]

Sales Dept.: 30 Habarzel St. Tel Aviv 69710 ISRAEL Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Visonic Inc. (U.S.A.): 10 Northwood Drive, Bloomfield CT. 06002-1911. Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]

VisAccess Ltd. (UK): Unit 1, Stratton Park, Dunton Lane, Biggleswade, BEDS. SG18 8QS. Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Internet: www.visonicnet.com

Visonic Networks Ltd. 2003 RDA-4 DE6319- (REV. 2, 7/2003)

7: RDA-4 to Wiegand Reader (Keypad) Int. Figure 8: RDA-4 to RDR-2 Reader Interface

The Manufacturer does not represent that its Product may not be compromised and/or
circumvented, or that the Product will prevent any death, personal and/or bodily injury
and/or damage to property resulting from burglary, robbery, fire or otherwise, or that the
Product will in all cases provide adequate warning or protection. User understands that a
properly installed and maintained alarm may only reduce the risk of events such as
burglary, robbery, and fire without warning, but it is not insurance or a guarantee that
such will not occur or that there will be no death, personal damage and/or damage to
property as a result.

The Manufacturer shall have no liability for any death, personal and/or bodily injury
and/or damage to property or other loss whether direct, indirect, incidental,
consequential or otherwise, based on a claim that the Product failed to function.

However, if the Manufacturer is held liable, whether directly or indirectly, for any loss or
damage arising under this limited warranty or otherwise, regardless of cause or origin, the
Manufacturer's maximum liability shall not in any case exceed the purchase price of the
Product, which shall be fixed as liquidated damages and not as a penalty, and shall be
the complete and exclusive remedy against the Manufacturer.

Warning: The user should follow the installation and operation instructions and among
other things test the Product and the whole system at least once a week. For various
reasons, including, but not limited to, changes in environmental conditions, electric or
electronic disruptions and tampering, the Product may not perform as expected. The user
is advised to take all necessary precautions for his/her safety and the protection of his/her
property.

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