GE 240 User manual

GE Contactless
Reader
Models 240/245/250
Installation Guide
Part Number: 460563001C
February, 2004
GE Security, Inc.
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Suite 100
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Contents
Introduction ....................................................................................................... 1
Product Overview............................................................................................. 5
Features.................................................................................................5
Access Control System Compatibility..............................................5
Installation.......................................................................................................... 7
Installation Considerations ................................................................8
Micro Compatibility..........................................................................10
Reader-to-Micro Wiring Distance ...................................................10
Keypad Operation: Model 245.........................................................10
Wiring..................................................................................................11
Installation Notes: Model 24x/250..................................................12
Point-to-Point Wiring Diagrams......................................................13
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................. 19
Technical Specifications (24x)........................................................................ 23
Technical Specifications (250)........................................................................ 25
Regulatory Notices.......................................................................................... 27
UL.........................................................................................................27
FCC ......................................................................................................27
Regulatory Notices:......................................................................................... 29

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Figures
Figure 1: GE Contactless Reader Model 240................................ 1
Figure 2: GE Contactless Reader Model 245................................ 1
Figure 3: GE Contactless Reader Model 250
(Mullion Enclosure) ........................................................ 2
Figure 4: GE Model 24x Reader Backplate
(includes tamper switch magnet) ................................... 3
Figure 5: Isolation Spacer ............................................................. 4
Figure 6: GE Model 24x Backplate and Snap-on cover ................ 7
Figure 7: Back-to-Back/Center-to-Center Installation.................... 8
Figure 8: Mounting the GE Model 250 .......................................... 9
Figure 9: GE Model 24x/250 Reader Wiring Diagram to
Micro/5 8RP ................................................................. 13
Figure 10: GE Model 24x/250 Reader to 2RP............................... 15
Figure 11: GE Model 24x/250 Reader to Micro/Reader
Junction Box (Manufactured after February 15, 2004)
and Microcontroller....................................................... 17
Figure 12: GE Model 24x/250 Reader to Micro/Reader
Junction Box (Manufactured prior to
February 15, 2004) and Microcontroller ....................... 18
Figure 13: Power Comm Board with Capacitor ............................. 22
Figure 14: Stripping of Shield Grounds ......................................... 28

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Introduction
The GE Contactless Model 240, 245, and 250 readers read ISO 14443A and
ISO 15693 compliant badges, disc tags, and key fobs. The Model 245
includes an integral 12-button (3x4) keypad for PIN entry.
FIGURE 1: GE Contactless Reader Model 240
FIGURE 2: GE Contactless Reader Model 245

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FIGURE 3: GE Contactless Reader Model 250 (Mullion Enclosure)

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FIGURE 4: GE Model 24x Reader Backplate (includes tamper switch
magnet)
Notes:
• Mounting holes fit standard US single-width electrical box and
standard European (EMEA) electrical box hole pattern.
• For flush mounting, a cutout in the mounting surface, to accommodate
the connector, must be made.
An Isolation Spacer (shown in Figure 5) may be used to improve the read-
range distance when mounting to metal surfaces. Dimensions are the
same as the Reader Backplate.

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FIGURE 5: Isolation Spacer

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Product Overview
Features
• Universal compatibility with all ISO 15693 and ISO 14443A
credentials (badges, disc tags, and key fobs).
• Supervised four-state (open, closed, wire cut, and wire short)
monitoring for door contacts, REX (request to exit).
• Electrical protection (reverse polarity diode protection on power
lines).
• Data lines; high-speed transient voltage suppressor diodes.
• Compatible with Micro/5 2RP and 8RP Reader Processor boards,
Micro/PX-2000, and Micro/PXN-2000 controllers.
• IP 65-rated sealed electronics for deployment in both interior and
exterior environments.
• Integrated reader tamper protection and supervised data
communications.
• Reads the serial BID (badge ID) number of all ISO 15693 and ISO
14443A credentials.
• 12-button tactile membrane keypad (3 x 4 matrix) for PIN (personal
identification number) entry (Model 245 only).
Access Control System Compatibility
The Model 24x badge reader outputs a 16-digit badge identification (BID)
number. As a result, the Model 24x readers are compatible with Picture
Perfect while microcontrollers on a Secure Perfect 4.0 system must be
field-configured for Model 24x compatibility.
Picture Perfect Edition Setup
Refer to Access/Badge Formats or to the Picture Perfect online help for
assistance. A 16-digit BID format must be defined within Picture Perfect.
Enter a suitable badge format description. Example: 16-digit BID
and define the format: %16S.
Secure Perfect Edition Setup
Secure Perfect 5.0 supports badge IDs (BIDs) to a maximum of 20 digits.
Secure Perfect 4.0 supports badge IDs (BIDs) to a maximum of 12 digits.
Since the Model 24x Contactless Reader outputs a 16-digit number, the
Secure Perfect 4.0 microcontrollers must be configured to receive the

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incoming 16-digit BID number, and then convert it into a compatible 12-
digit BID format.
If you are using Model 240/245/250 readers with your Secure Perfect
system (4.0), you cannot combine with any other reader or credential
technologies.
To make your Secure Perfect 4.0 system compatible with GE Models 240/
245/250 Contactless readers, do the following:
1. Install Secure Perfect 4.0 as instructed.
2. Following the installation of Secure Perfect 4.0, load the Secure
Perfect Update CD in the Server computer’s CD-ROM drive.
3. Navigate to the Badge Formats/15693.REG file.
4. Double-click this self-executing file to configure your system and
microcontrollers for operation with the reader.
5. Double-click the Secure Perfect desktop icon to open the application,
log in from the File menu and then select the Operations menu,
Micro Utility Form.
6. Select applicable micros from the list of micros displayed and then
click Download Database in order for the badge format change to
take effect.
Note: For earlier versions of Secure Perfect Editions, please contact GE
Security Sales Engineering for the 15693.REG file
To restore Secure Perfect’s system back to factory settings, install the
BADGE FORMATS.REG file.

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Installation
FIGURE 6: GE Model 24x Backplate and Snap-on cover
The front cover snaps into place. To remove the cover, use a small flat-
blade screwdriver to pry the cover from the backplate, using either of the
two provided locations on the vertical sides of the reader.
Installation of the Model 245 is similar to that of the Model 240.

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Installation Considerations
1. Installation of the GE Model 24x Reader on metal.
For the Model 24x readers, read-range reduction can be improved by
adding Isolation Spacers (approximately 25% per plate) up to a
maximum of four spacers.
2. Installation of two Model 24x/250 readers side-by-side and back-to-
back.
Read range is not affected if the center-to-center distance between
two readers is equal to or greater than four inches (101.60 mm). If the
distance between the two readers is less than four inches (101.60
mm), field interference between the two readers may result in a
double-badge read.
Note: Two readers can simultaneously read the same badge or tag if the
distance between the two readers is less than 4 inches (101.6 mm), center-
to-center.
FIGURE 7: Back-to-Back/Center-to-Center Installation

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3. Installation of two GE Model 24x/250 readers back-to-back.
When installing two readers back-to-back on a wall that will separate
the two readers by four inches (101.60 mm) or less, a metal plate (for
example: Reader isolation plate, metal wall) must be placed between
the readers. To obtain the maximum read range, mount each GE
Model 24x/250 reader onto one or more Isolation Spacers.
Note: Two readers can simultaneously read the same badge or tag if the
distance between the two readers is less than four inches (101.60 mm),
back-to-back.
4. Installation of the GE Model 250 Reader.
Mount as shown in Figure 8.
FIGURE 8: Mounting the GE Model 250

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Micro Compatibility
• Micro/5 Controller with either 2RP or 8RP Reader Boards: refer to
the Micro/5 Installation Guide.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT use the GE Model 24x/250 readers with the Micro/5
2SRP.
• Micro/PX-2000 and Micro/PXN-2000 controllers: refer to the Micro/
PX-2000 and Micro/PXN-2000 Installation Guide.
• Micro/Reader-Junction Box: refer to the point-to-point wiring
diagrams in this manual.
Reader-to-Micro Wiring Distance
Table 1: Model 240/245/250 Current and Cable Distance
Keypad Operation: Model 245
The reader sends each key press to the microcontroller and the yellow
LED will blink. The reader beeper sounds with each key press.
Current and Cable Distances
Supply Voltage 12 VDC 13.6 VDC
Current 200 mA @12 VDC
Wire 18 AWG 22 AWG 18 AWG 22 AWG
Distance*
* 10 ft. (3.05 m) min.
2,041 ft.
(622 m)
856 ft.
(261 m)
3,123 ft.
(952 m)
1,309 ft.
(399 m)

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Wiring
Table 2: Reader (Model 24x/250) 12-Position Field Wiring Connector
Pin Definition
1 Micro control, reader beeper (option) or
Ground (Model 250 only)
2 Ground
3 8 VDC to 30 VDC
4 Door contact
5 Reader Data 1
6 Exit request (REX)
7 Green LED
8 Micro control, red LED (option)
9 Reserved for future use
10 Reserved for future use (model 250 only)
11 Reserved for future use (model 250 only)
12 Reserved for future use (model 250 only)

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Installation Notes: Model 24x/250
All numbered items below are referenced on the appropriate wiring diagrams
that follow:
1. Fuse, power supply, door strike, protectiondevice, and relay are provided by
the installer.
2. The included 470 Ω ½-watt pull-up resistor must be installed at the
microcontroller’s terminal block. The Micro PX-2000 and 8RP boards do not
require this resistor.
3. Shielded cable is recommended in electrically noisy environments. If using
shielded cable:
•At the Reader end: connect all shields together and insulate them.
•At the Micro end: connect the shield to the Micro cabinet as
indicated in the appropriate Micro Installation Manual.
4. If using a local power supply, do not connect the power line from the
microcontroller to the reader. The ground line of the power supply must be
connected to the micro (pin 2 on the reader connector).
5. Blockingdiodes may be 1N4148 or equivalent (installersupplied) and located
in a secure area.
6. Install two 1k Ω ¼-watt high-quality resistors at Door DI and Exit DI, as
shown.
7. Connect a protection device across the door strike. Protection diodes may be
1N4002, 1N4003, or 1N4004 (installer supplied) for the door strike assembly.
•AC Door Strikes: Connect an MOV (metal oxide varistor) across the
door strike.
•DC Door Strikes: Connect a diode across the door strike (cathode to
positive side of door strike)
8. Relay Coil Current Restriction (Micro/5 2RP with external relay).
The relay coil current must be limited to 40 mA to prevent damage to the
board. Verify that the relay coil requires less than 40 mA.
12 VDC relay: coil resistance must be greater than 300 Ω.
The Micro/5 2RP with internal or AUX DO relay current through the relay
contacts must be limited to less than 2 A to prevent damage to the 2RP.
Current limiting may be achieved by using either a current-limiting power
supply or by wiring in an external fuse.
9. J3 is typically not used in this installation. See Figure 12, “GE Model 24x/250
Reader to Micro/Reader Junction Box (Manufactured prior to February 15,
2004) and Microcontroller,” on page 18.
General note: Pair wires as shown in all wiring diagrams.

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Point-to-Point Wiring Diagrams
FIGURE 9: GE Model 24x/250 Reader Wiring Diagram to Micro/5 8RP

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Note: The 8RP board appears to the Microcontroller as four 2RP boards.
Table 3: 8RP Reader Technology and Format
Reader Technology and
Format SW1-1 SW1-2 SW1-3 SW1-4
Supervised F/2F ON OFF ON OFF
Table 4: 8RP Board Address Settings
Board Type
SW 1
5 6 7 8
Standard ON ON ON OFF
Board 1a
a. Readers 1 - 8
Does not apply. OFF ON
Board 2b
b. Readers 9 - 16
OFF ON
Board Type
SW 2
12345678
Standard OFF OFF ON ON ON OFF ON OFF
Board 1a
a. Readers 1 - 8.
ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF
Board 2b
b. Readers 9 -16.
ON ON OFF OFF OFF ON OFF ON

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FIGURE 10: GE Model 24x/250 Reader to 2RP

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Table 6: 2RP Reader Board Address Settings
Note: Switches SW2-5, 6, 7, and 8 are not used.
Jumper W1 RN2 and RN5 (labeling)
Set to 12 V Use 2k Ω(202) resistor packs.
Table 5: 2RP Reader Switch Settings
Reader Technology
and Format SW-1 SW-2 SW-3 SW-4
Supervised F/2F ON OFF ON OFF
Reader
Board
SW 1 SW 2
56781234
1 ON OFF OFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF
2 OFF ON OFF OFF OFF ON OFF OFF
3 OFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF ON OFF
4 OFF OFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF ON