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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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.