ARMATURA Explorer Series User manual

The EP20C series can communicate with the control panel via either RS-485 (OSDP)
or Wiegand.
The EP20C series reader
is one of the most compact multi-frequency RFID readers
available that supports over 100 RFID card types and both NFC and Bluetooth Low Energy
credentials. Installs on Single-Gang, European-standard gang box and Asian standard
boxes to fit all kinds of installation environments.
Parts Included
Make sure your box contains everything listed. If any pieces are missing, contact your dealer.
Please save the original box and packing materials if you ever need to ship your device.
Explorer Series - EP20C/CK/CQ/CKQ Reader (1pc)
Quick Start Guide (1pc) and Mounting Template (1pc)
Mounting Plate (1pc)
Screwdriver (1pc)
Grub screw/Countersunk KA3.6 x1.57 inchs (40mm) self – tapping screws (4pcs) and
Anchors (4pcs) – for mounting directly to a wall (no junction box)
Torx screw TM3 x0.24 inches (6mm) (1pc) – for fixing the reader to the mounting plate
Recommended Parts(notsupplied)
Cable
5-10 conductor (Wiegand)
4 conductor Twisted Pair Over-All Shield and UL approved, Belden 3107A or equivalent
(OSDP)
Certified LPS DC power supply
Metal or plastic junction box
Drill with various bits for mounting hardware
Mounting hardware
1Product Overview
2Install The Reader On The Wall 5Frequency Bands And Maximum Output Power
3Reader Connection
4Using And Testing The Reader
Frequency bands
2402MHz - 2480MHz
125kHz
13.56MHz
Maximum output power
7.08dBm
-24.83dBuA/m@10m
4.21 dBuA/m@10m
6Certificate Information
1. Connection via Wiegand.
Copyright © 2022 ARMATURA LLC. All rights reserved.
2. Connection via RS-485 (OSDP).
ARMATURA LLC www.armatura.us E-mail:[e-mail]
Model: EP20CQ / CKQ
Explorer Series
Quick Start Guide www.armatura.us
All Weather Outdoor Multi-tech Smart Reader
Version1.0
3.54 " (89.8mm)
0.86
" (21.9mm)
4.24"(107.8mm)
5
6
Front View
Bottom View
Back View Side View
LED Indicator
Touch Button
Card Reading Area
1
2
3
QR Coce Scanner
Mounting Hole
Tamper Switch
4
5
6
59 " (1.5m)
1
2 4
3
1.
2.
3.
4.
Pigtail
Red
Black
Red/Green
Brown
Bare
Green
White
Orange
Pink
Yellow
Violet
Description
+9~24V DC
Ground
RS-485 A
RS-485 B
Drain
Wiegand Data 0
Wiegand Data1
Green LED Input
Red LED Input
Beep Input
Tamper
Power the reader on, the
reader will beep and the
LED's will flash.
Present the card face-on to the
reader until you hear a "beep".
Reader is now working correctly.
RS-485 Port
+VDC
GND
485
-
485+
Ground
RS-485 B
+9~24V DC
RS-485 A
Keypad
Swipe Card
Scan QR Code
1
2
3
4
READER
Ground
+9~24V DC
Wiegand Data 0
Wiegand Data 1
Green LED
Red LED
Beep
Tamper
Card
Attach the mounting template
sticker to the wall 59 inches
from the ground (adjustable)
and drill holes according to
the mounting paper.
Secure the mounting plate on
the wall with the wall mounting
screws.
After passing the wires through
the wiring hole and connected,
and then attach the device to
the mounting plate from top
to bottom.
Fasten the device to the mount-
ing plate with asecurity screw.
Note: The installation method
of EP20C series is the same.
Only the EP20CKQ is used
as an example,and will not be
repeated here again.

7Explorer Series Dimensions
8FCC + CE
Operating Frequency / Standards
N/A Touch Keypad
Supported
Area image (648*488 pixel array)
Horizontal: 66°/ Vertical: 50°
One-Dimensional Code:
UPC-A , UPC-E, UPC-E1, EAN-8, EAN-13,EAN-14, EAN-128, UCC128, ISBN/ISSN,
CODE11, CODE32, CODE39, CODE39 Full ASCII, CODE93, CODE128, Interleaved 2 of 5 code,
Industrial 2 of 5 code,Matrix 2 of 5 code, Toshiba code, UK/Plessey, GS1
Two-Deimensional Code:
QR code, PDF417, Data matrix, MicroPDF417, Aztec
Functions
Keypad
QR Code Scanner
QR Code Scaning Pattern
QR Code Scan Angle
QR Code Scanning Print Contrast
QR Code Capability
Dimensions 3.54" W x 4.24" H x 0.86" D (89.8 x 107.8 x 21.9mm)
Specifications
QR Code Scanning Performance*
Depth of Field
2.0"-3.1" (5cm-8cm)
2.0"-4.7" (5cm-12cm)
2.3"-7.7" (6cm-19.5cm)
2.3"-9.8" (6cm-25cm)
2.0"-2.3" (5cm-6cm)
2.0"-3.5" (5cm-9cm)
2.0"-6.3" (5cm-16cm)
Narrow Width
6.0 mil(Code128)
9.0 mil(Code128)
15.0 mil(Code128)
20.0 mil(Code128)
6.0 mil(QR)
9.0 mil(QR)
15.0 mil(QR)
20.0 mil(QR) 2.3"-7.9" (6cm-20cm)
Print Contrast: 25% minimum reflectance difference
Rotation, Pitch, Skew: 360°, +/-40°, +/-60°
125 kHz
13.56 MHz: ISO14443A types A & B, ISO15693
2.4 GHz Bluetooth
EP20CQ EP20CKQ
Internal Number
Explorer Series
RFID, Bluetooth and QR code
"Hereby, Armatura LLC declares that this Product is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/
53/EU.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
Note: 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.
"This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for
an uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of
7.87 inches (20cm) between the radiator and your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter."