CASI RUSCO Proximity Perfect 950 User manual

Part Number: 460158001H
March 2001
Model 950/960
Proximity Reader
Installation Guide
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RUSCO
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Contents
Introduction................................................................................................ 1
Product Features ........................................................................................ 1
Switch Settings ........................................................................................... 3
Selecting Reader Power Level ....................................................3
Selecting Operating Mode...........................................................7
Selecting Internal Beeper Sound Level......................................7
Mounting the Interface Unit..................................................................... 8
Mounting the 950 Read Head .................................................................. 9
Mounting the 960 Read Head ................................................................ 10
Connecting the Reader............................................................................ 12
CE/FCC Compliancy.................................................................12
Connecting the Interface Unit to the Read Head(s)...............14
Pinouts....................................................................................................... 15
Testing the Reader ................................................................................... 24
Troubleshooting Guide........................................................................... 25
All Installations...........................................................................25
Unsupervised Modes Only .......................................................27
Supervised Modes Only ............................................................27
Technical Specifications .......................................................................... 30
Functional Specifications ........................................................................ 32

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Figures
Figure 1: Interface Unit - Printed Circuit Board ............................ 4
Figure 2: Mounting the Interface Unit............................................ 8
Figure 3: Model 950 Reader - Mullion Mount................................ 9
Figure 4: Model 960 Reader - Glass Mount................................ 11
Figure 5: Typical Installation Using Shielded Cable/Drain Wire.. 13
Figure 6: Interface Unit to Read Head Connection ..................... 14
Figure 7: Read Head Cable Pinouts............................................ 17
Figure 8: Wiring Diagram, Model 950/960 - Supervised
F/2F Mode.................................................................... 18
Figure 9: Wiring Diagram, Model 950/960 - Unsupervised
F/2F Mode.................................................................... 20
Figure 10: Wiring Diagram, Model 950/960 - Unsupervised
Wiegand Mode ............................................................ 22
Figure 11: Badge to Reader Presentation..................................... 32

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Introduction
This manual is an installation guide for the CASI-RUSCO Models 950 and
960 Proximity Perfect™Readers. The Model 950 Reader is intended to be
mounted on the surface of a window mullion or door frame, and it is
specially tuned for installation on metal. The Model 960 Reader is
intended to be mounted directly on glass and has double-sided indicators
and a bi-directional read range.
Both readers consist of a metal boxed interface unit to be mounted in a
secured area and one or two compact read heads that communicate over
total cable lengths of up to 400 to 500 feet. The interface unit contains the
circuitry that drives any combination of up to two Model 950 or 960 read
heads. This performance is based on read heads manufactured after
September 1, 2000.
NOTE: For read heads manufactured prior to December, 2000, and mixed
heads, refer to the section entitled “Pinouts” beginning on page 15. The
cable length for read heads manufactured prior to December, 2000, remains
at 15 feet.
Product Features
The CASI-RUSCO Models 950 and 960 Proximity Perfect Readers offer:
• State-of-the-art architecture.
• The ability to read all ProxLite, ISO ProxLite, and Entrée badges.
• Miniature, unobtrusive read head design.
• Badge read range up to 4.3 inches (110 mm) for a Model 950 and 5.5
inches (140 mm) for a Model 960.
• A maximum of two 950 and 960 read heads may be connected to a
single interface unit, both acting as the same reader.
• If two read heads are used, each can be mounted up to 200 feet from
the interface, for a total of 400 feet of cable between the two heads.
• The Model 960 read head mounted on the secured side of a window
canreadbadgesontheunsecuredside.
• DIP switches allow all Models 950 and 960 Readers to operate in one
of four distinct operating modes: Wiegand, F/2F, Supervised F/2F,
and Silent Supervised F/2F. Silent Supervised mode is ideal for
installations where no audible or visual indication of communication
loss with the microcontroller is desired at the reader.
• In the unsupervised modes (Wiegand and F/2F), the reader
communicates with the microcontroller over a uni-directional
Wiegand or F/2F data link that carries Proximity Perfect badge data
only.

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• In the Supervised modes (F/2F and Silent F/2F), the reader
communicates with the microcontroller over a bi-directional F/2F
data link that carries the following:
• Proximity Perfect badge data
• Supervision messages
• Exit request and door contact status
• Microcontroller acknowledgments and commands
• Intelligent bi-directional communication between the interface unit
and microcontroller, which can be accomplished up to 5,500 feet
(1676 m) over 22 AWG telephone cable.
• The interface unit has an integral beeper along with a provision for
driving an installer-supplied remote +12VDC beeper.
• Weatherproof read head (Model 950 only).
• Built-in tamper switch on the interface unit with provisions for
connecting additional installer-supplied tamper switches.
• The interface unit has a red LED, the read head has one yellow, and
one green LED.
• Standard 12V operation.
• Rugged molded ABS construction with integral backplate.

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Switch Settings
Two banks of four DIP switches located inside the interface unit are used
to select the reader power level, operating mode, and internal beeper
sound level.
CAUTION: Power should be removed from the reader while switch settings
are changed.
Selecting Reader Power Level
The reader’s power requirement is selected using four DIP switches. The
optimum power level will vary with each installation. Higher power
levels give improved read range for Proximity Perfect badges; while
lower power levels allow greater cabling distance between the reader and
the microcontroller. A detailed explanation is provided below. The
reader’s power requirements are unaffected by the connection of a second
read head to the interface unit. The figure on the next page shows the
location of the DIP switches. The tables that follow give the switch
settings, read ranges, and cabling distances.
Explanation of Read Range/Cable Distance/Power Level:
Maximum badge read range is determined by the distance at which the
field transmitted by the reader is just strong enough to wake up the
badge. Therefore, the higher the reader’s transmission power, the greater
the badge read range will be. The trade-off for increased read range is a
decrease in the maximum cabling distance between the reader and the
microcontroller. The trade-off between read range and cabling distance is
common to all proximity badge readers. The power selection switches on
the Models 950 and 960 Readers allow the optimum power setting to be
selected to suit individual installations.
For example: On the high power setting, giving the greatest badge read
range, the reader typically requires 200mA of supply current from the
microcontroller. If there is 1,000 feet of 22 AWG cable between the reader
and the microcontroller, the total reader power and power return path is
2,000 feet. Since 22 AWG cable has a typical resistance of 16 ohms per
1,000 feet, the total resistance in the reader’s power and power return
wire is 32 ohms. By Ohms Law (V=IR), it follows that the total voltage
dropped in the reader power and power return wires will be 6.4V
(6.4V = 200mA x 32 ohms). Therefore, the reader supply voltage will drop
from 12V at the microcontroller to 5.6V (12V - 6.4V) at the reader. Such a
supply voltage is too low for the reader to function reliably.

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If the low power setting is selected, the badge read range is reduced.
However, the reader now typically requires only 75mA of supply current;
therefore, the voltage drop in the power and power return wires is much
less. In this case, the reader supply voltage will only be reduced to 9.6V,
high enough for reliable operation.
Figure 1: Interface Unit - Printed Circuit Board

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CAUTION: Power should be removed from the reader while switch settings
are changed.
The table below gives the switch settings for the three power levels.
The table below gives the read ranges for each of the readers based on the
power level settings and whether one or two read heads are connected to
the interface unit. If a Model 950 and 960 read head are connected to the
same interface unit, refer to the read ranges in the Dual 950 and Dual 960
columns. All read ranges are typical maximums, measured with up to 20
feet cable length between interface unit and read head.
in = inches
mm = millimeters
NOTE: The above distances are typically valid up to 100 feet between
interface and read head. Beyond 100 feet, the range decreases to "almost
contact" at 500 feet.
TABLE 1: Power Level Switch Settings
Power
Level Switch 1 Switch 2 Switch 3 Switch 4
LOW OFF ON ON OFF
MEDIUM ON OFF OFF ON
HIGH ON ON ON ON
TABLE 2: Read Range by Model Number
Power
Level Single 950 Dual 950 Single 960 Dual 960
LOW 2.8 in
70 mm 2.4 in 60 mm 3.1 in 80 mm 2.8 in 70 mm
MEDIUM 3.5 in
90 mm 3.1 in 80 mm 4.7 in 120 mm 4.3 in 110 mm
HIGH 4.3 in
110 mm 3.5 in 90 mm 5.5 in 140 mm 4.7 in 120 mm

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The table below gives the maximum cabling distances between the reader
and the microcontroller for the three power levels.
ft = feet
m=meters
NOTES:
1. Reader supply voltage measured at microcontroller: 13.6V is nominal
when line powered, 12V is nominal when battery powered.
2. Not recommended for 12V, battery-backed installations.
3. All cabling distances are typical maximums.
4. Readers powered by a local 12VDC power supply will have a maximum
cable distance of 5,500 feet (1676 m) of 22 AWG telephone wire for all
power level settings.
5. In Wiegand mode, the maximum cable distance is 1,000 feet (305 m) of
shielded cable.
TABLE 3: Cabling Distances
Power
Level
13.6 Volts (see Note 1) 12 Volts (see Note 1)
18 AWG 22AWG 18 AWG 22 AWG
LOW 5500 ft
1676 m 2000 ft 610 m 3500 ft 1067 m 1500 ft 457 m
MEDIUM 2200 ft
671 m 900 ft 274 m 1100 ft 335 m 450 ft 137 m
HIGH 600 ft
183 m 250 ft 76 m See Note 2 See Note 2

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Selecting Operating Mode
The table below shows the DIP switch settings for the four operating
modes.
Selecting Internal Beeper Sound Level
The table below shows the DIP switch settings for the three beeper
sound levels for the internal beeper. An optional installer-supplied
remote beeper connected to TB1 is unaffected by these switch settings.
TABLE 4: Operating Mode DIP Switch Settings
Operating Mode Switch 5 Switch 6
Wiegand1
1. In the Wiegand operating mode, 2801, 2804, and 3201 Proximity
Perfect badge data is sent out using 2801, 2804, and 3201 Wiegand
format, respectively. Badge data for Proximity Perfect badges
encoded using the 40-bit format is sent out using Wiegand format. All
ProxLite badge data is sent out using 4401 Wiegand format.
OFF OFF
F/2F2
2. In operating modes other than Wiegand, 2801, 2804, and Proximity
Perfect badge data is sent out using a 10-digit F/2F format. Badge
data for Proximity Perfect badges encoded using the 40-bit format
and ProxLite badge data are sent out using a 12-digit F/2F format.
ON OFF
Supervised F/2F2OFF ON
Silent supervised F/2F2ON ON
TABLE 5: Beeper Sound Level DIP Switch Settings
Beeper Sound Level Switch 7 Switch 8
Normal ON ON
Low ON OFF
Off OFF ON

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Mounting the Interface Unit
The interface unit should be mounted in a sheltered, secured location,
such as above a ceiling. If one read head is used, it can be mounted 500
feet from the interface unit. If two read heads are used, each can be
mounted up to 200 feet from the interface, for a total of 400 feet between
the two heads. The cable that comes attached to the read head can be
shortened to less than 20 feet, or can be extended with Belden 9536,
6-conductor #24 AWG shielded, or equivalent type cable, to a maximum
of 500 feet. The read range varies from the typical numbers with distance.
At 500 feet cable distance to read head, the range reduces to “almost
contact.”
Figure 2: Mounting the Interface Unit

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Mounting the 950 Read Head
The Model 950 read heads are designed to be mounted on the surface of a
door frame or window mullion using the two security screws provided.
CAUTION: Readers should not be mounted within 3 feet (1 meter) of a
computer terminal. Some terminals radiate electrical noise that may reduce
the maximum read range.
Once the reader is attached to the mullion, place the self-adhesive lexan
label on the front of the reader to cover the screw heads, and diffuse the
LEDs.
Figure 3: Model 950 Reader - Mullion Mount

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Mounting the 960 Read Head
The Model 960 double-sided read heads are designed to be mounted
directly onto a glass surface such as a window. Read heads can be
mounted on any of the following types of glass surfaces without causing
significant reduction in read range.
•Clear
•Tinted
•Reflective
• Glass tinting films
NOTE: Read range may be significantly reduced when the read heads are
mounted on certain types of highly reflective or reinforced glass.
CASI-RUSCO cannot guarantee that a specific glass, coating, or film will not
cause a significant reduction in read range. CASI-RUSCO will test any glass
type if a sample is supplied by the customer.
Thereadheadshouldbepositionedatleast6inches(150mm)fromlarge
metal objects, such as metal doors or window mullions.
CAUTION: Readers should not be mounted within 3 feet (1 meter) of a
computer terminal. Some terminals radiate electrical noise that may reduce
the effective maximum read range.
Follow the steps below.
1. Decide where to mount the read head, and determine the direction
that the interface cable should exit.
2. Remove the selected “break-out” slot with a pair of needle-nose
pliers.
3. Screw the two halves of the read head together while ensuring that
the interface cable exits through the open “break-out slot.”
4. Be sure the glass surface is perfectly clean, grease free, and dry to
ensure reliable read head adhesion. Remove the backing film,
accurately position the read head, and press it firmly against the
glass. Maximum adhesive strength is attained after 24 hours.
5. Route the interface cable to the interface unit carefully so that you do
not pull the read head off the glass.
6. Place the self-adhesive lexan label on the front of the reader to cover
the screw heads, and diffuse the LEDs.

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Figure 4: Model 960 Reader - Glass Mount

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Connecting the Reader
CE/FCC Compliancy
NOTE: As of January 1, 1996, all new European Installations MUST be
CE compliant.
• The cable connecting the Model 950/960 Reader to the Micro/5
must have its shield grounded at the Micro/5 as indicated in
Figure 5.
• The cable connecting the 950/960 read head to the wall mount
assembly must have its shield grounded as indicated in Figure 5.
• If a local power supply is used, the wires entering the 950/960
enclosure must be shielded and the shield terminated as
indicated in Figure 5.
Figure 5: Typical Installation Using Shielded Cable/Drain Wire
Outside of Proximity Interface Unit
(Wall Mount Enclosure)

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Outside of Micro/5 Enclosure
Inside of Micro/5 Enclosure
Outside Micro/5 Enclosure

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Connecting the Interface Unit to the Read Head(s)
The drawing below shows an overview of how to connect the interface
unit to the read head(s). See the wiring diagrams that follow for details on
connecting the read heads, interface unit, and microcontroller based on
themodeofthereader.
Figure 6: Interface Unit to Read Head Connection

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Pinouts
The table below shows terminal block TB1 position numbers and
corresponding signals for connecting the interface unit to the
microcontroller. Position 1 of TB1 is to the left as you view it inside the
interface unit. See Figure 1: Interface Unit - Printed Circuit Board on
page 4.
TABLE 6: Terminal Block TB1 Positions/Signals
Terminal
Position # Signal
1+12VDC
2 Ground
3 Red LED Control
4 Green LED Control
5 Yellow LED Control
6 Reader Data 0
7 Reader Data 1
8 Beeper Control
9 Remote Beeper Drive
10 Door DI (Door Contact Switch)
11 Exit DI (Exit Request Button)
12 Tamper
13 Tamper Ground
14 Beeper Ground

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CAUTION: The read heads have improved performance over read heads
manufactured before December, 2000. Therefore, if the read head is to be
used as a second read head or as a replacement in a two-head application,
the following precautions for wiring changes must be observed.
To determine if read head was manufactured before December, 2000, one
of the following conditions will exist:
• Read head part number label reads, REV. A.
• If the read-head cable at the interface has a shrink wrap label with the
text, DO NOT EXTEND OR CUT.
• If there is an existing second read head, the connections are reversed
at the connector (Red on 4 and Green on 3).
• If both read heads fail to work when the new read head is installed.
IfONEreadheadisnewandonereadheadisold,thenconnectusingthe
appropriate New Wiring configuration, as shown in Figure 7, Read Head
Cable Pinouts.
If BOTH read heads are new, then connect using the appropriate New
Wiring configuration without the diode, as shown in Figure 7, Read Head
Cable Pinouts.
The diode is included in this package and has the orientation shown
below:
The diode is to be inserted between the RED lead from the read head and
Terminal 3 on the interface. If you cannot determine the version of the
existing read head, the diode can be installed between the RED lead and
Terminal 3, in either version without detriment.