GE 940 User manual

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460585001E/01-08
Model 940 Proximity Reader
Installation Manual

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Intended use Use this product only for the purpose it was designed for; refer to the data sheet
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FCC
compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful inter-
ference to radio communications.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate
the equipment.
Regulatory

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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Radio interference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) precaution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Product features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Parts list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installation overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Mounting the reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Configuring the reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Supervised F/2F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Unsupervised F/2F or Wiegand 4001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Connect the reader to the micro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Wiring diagrams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Testing the reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Regulatory approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
CE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
UL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

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Figures
Figure 1. Off-the-wall tamper activation................................................ 9
Figure 2. Recommended additional mounting instructions for
off-the-wall tamper switch activation9
Figure 3. Model 940 reader - Gang box mounting...........................10
Figure 4. Model 940 reader - Direct wall mounting.........................11
Figure 5. Model 940 Reader .......................................................................13
Figure 6. Supervised F/2F wiring diagram ..........................................16
Figure 7. Unsupervised F/2F wiring diagram ....................................18
Figure 8. Wiegand wiring diagram .........................................................20
Figure 9. Typical installation (Internal to the micro)
using shielded cable/drain wire25
Figure 10. Typical installation (External to the micro)
using shielded cable/drain wire25
Figure 11. Proprietary burglar alarm unit accessory configuration
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Introduction 1
Introduction
This manual is an installation guide for the GE Model 940
proximity reader which features two-state supervision that
continuously monitors for closed and open circuit conditions at
door contacts and request to exit (REX) connections. An internal
tamper switch automatically alerts security personnel ifthe reader
is violated. This supervision ensures that security personnel are
immediately notified if someone tampers with the reader or a
door is breached. Upon an alert, the reader is taken off-line to
prevent a breach at that access point.
This GE proximity card reader also offers expanded hassle-free
contactless convenience when entering and exiting secure
facilities. A new reader optimization technology automatically
adjusts to a wide range of installation environments to provide
consistent read range performance no matter where or on what
the reader is mounted. It automatically detects and optimizes the
credential read field, even in challenging environments with
metal surfaces. By optimizing the GE 940 proximity card reader,
to any metal or non-metal environment, cardholders experience
consistent reader performance, regardless of location or
environment.

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Safety
Radio interference
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) precaution
WARNING: This is an FCC Class A product. In a domestic
environment, this product may cause radio
interference, in which case, the user may be
required to take adequate measures.
WARNING: Circuit board components are vulnerable to damage
by electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD can cause
immediate or subtle damage to sensitive electronic
parts. An electrostatic charge can build up on the
human body and then discharge when you touch a
board. A discharge can be produced when walking
across a carpet and touching a board, for example.
Before handling any board, make sure you dissipate
your body’s charge by touching ground. This
discharges any static electricity build-up.

Product features 3
Product features
The GE Model 940 Proximity PerfectTM reader combines the
convenience of contactless proximity technology with flexibility
of operation.
The GE Model 940 Reader offers:
• State-of-the-art architecture.
• The ability to read all ISO ProxLiteTM, ProxLite, and
Entrée badges and key tags.1
• Supervised F/2F communications with 2-state Door/REX
supervision.
• Unsupervised F/2F communications.
• 40-bit Wiegand (4001 and 4002) format output.
• Reader to micro cable lengths up to 3,000 feet (914.4
meters).
• Weather-resistant housing for outdoor use.
• 12 VDC operation.
• A clear, logical user interface with tri-color LED and
beeper.
• Rugged molded ABS construction with backplate.
• Cover removal and off-the-wall tamper detection.
1. The new Model 940 reader (single LED) does not support Proximity Perfect
cards.

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System requirements
Host software • Secure Perfect®Edition 3.0 or later
•PicturePerfect
™1.7 or later
Microcontrollers • Micro/5-PX with 2RP or 8RP
•Micro/5-PXNwith2RPor8RP
•M5PXNplus
• Micro/PX-2000
•Micro/PXN-2000
• M2000PXNplus
• M3000PXNplus
Micro firmware • For Micro/5-PX, Micro/5-PXN, Micro/PX-2000
and Micro/PXN-2000:
Secure Perfect: 3.1.0.6 or later
Picture Perfect: 1.7.0 or later
Badge and keytag
formats
•CASIProxLite
•Entrée
•ISOProxLite
Note: Proximity Perfect credentials, which were
discontinued in 2001, are not supported.

Technical specifications 5
Technical specifications
For UL compliant installation notes, refer to UL listed
installations on page 26
Operating temperature
range
-31 F (-35 C) to +150 F (+66 C)
Relative humidity 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Physical dimensions
(HxWxD)
4.75" (121 mm) x 2.9" (74 mm) x 0.90" (23 mm)
Index of protection IP51
Input voltage range 10 to 15 VDC (measured at the reader)
Reader power
consumption
85 mA @ 12 VDC or 95 mA @ 15 VDC
Cable specifications Belden 8725 or equivalent, 20 AWG
minimum, shielded pairs
Maximum cabling
distancea
a. The maximum cabling distance of 3,000 ft (914.4 meters) is influenced by a
number of factors including wire gauge and reader power requirements.
3000 ft (914 m) @ 12 VDC with 20 AWG cable
Read range ProxLite: up to 6 inches
ISO ProxLite: up to 5 inches
ProxLite Keytag: up to 3 inches
Operating modes Supervised F/2F
Unsupervised F/2Fb
Wiegand 40-bitb
b. Operating the reader in this mode, requires a programming card for set up. Refer
to“Configuring the reader” on page 12 for more information.
Agency approvals FCC Class A
CE

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Parts list
• Model 940 Reader with backplate (gray or black)
• Optional installation wrench
Refer to the GE price list for part numbers and ordering
information.

Installation overview 7
Installation overview
The following steps are general instructions for installing the 940
reader. Each step is explained in further detail in the sections that
follow.
1. Mount the reader.
Refer to “Mounting the reader” on page 8.
2. Configure the reader
Refer to “Configuring the reader” on page 12.
3. Connect the reader.
Refer to “Connect the reader to the micro” on page 13.
4. Test the reader.
Refer to “Testing the reader” on page 22.

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Mounting the reader
The reader comes with a backplate suitable for mounting directly
onto standard U.S. electrical gang boxes. The reader may also be
mounted directly onto a hollow wall.
Important:
• Readers should not be mounted within three feet of a
computer terminal. Some terminals radiate electrical
noise that may reduce the effective maximum read range.
• An installer-supplied gasket should be used to form a
weather-resistant seal between the mounting surface and
the inside of the reader for outdoor installations. The
gasket should be located on the inside surface of the
reader’s plastic backplate. For outdoor installations,
where the reader is mounted in direct exposure to
weather, a bead of silicone caulking should be applied
between the reader and the wall to prevent water from
entering the back of the reader.
Off-the-wall tamper feature: The readers are equipped with an
off-the-wall tamper feature.
• To activate this feature, remove the key on the backplate
prior to mounting as shown in Figure 1.
• To mount the reader, in addition to the standard gang box
or direct wall mounting instructions, see Figure 2.
Note: In order for this feature to work properly, the reader mounting
surface must be flush with the backplate.
For Gang Box mounting instructions, see Figure 3.
For Direct Wall mounting instructions, see Figure 4.

Mounting the reader 9
Figure 1. Off-the-wall tamper activation
Figure 2. Recommended additional mounting instructions for off-the-wall tamper
switch activation
To activate the off-the-wall tamper feature, remove
the key on the backplate prior to mounting.

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Figure 3. Model 940 reader - Gang box mounting

Mounting the reader 11
Figure 4. Model 940 reader - Direct wall mounting

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Configuring the reader
Supervised F/2F
For supervised F/2F operation, no further configuration is
required.
Unsupervised F/2F or Wiegand 4001
For unsupervised F/2F or Wiegand 40-bit format output, you
must configure the reader using the Reader Configuration Card
Kit. Refer to the documentation included in the kit for detailed
instructions. The kit can be ordered at no cost from the GE
Security price list.

Connect the reader to the micro 13
Connect the reader to the micro
The Model 940 Reader is supplied with a convenient removable
9-pin connector as shown in Figure 5 below.
Refer to the following sections for more information on
connecting the reader:
•“Pinouts”onpage14
• “Wiring diagrams” on page 15
• “CE/FCC compliance” on page 25
Figure 5. Model 940 Reader
WARNING: It is important to ensure all connections are made
prior to applying power.
Removable 9-pin connector
Pin 1

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Pinouts
The table below shows the pinouts for connecting the reader to
the microcontroller. Connector J1, pin 1 is to the right as you
view the connector from behind the reader. See Figure 5, “Model 940
Reader,” on page 13.
Table 1. Pinouts
Connector
J1 Pin number Signal
1WiegandData0
2 F/2F Data 1 or Wiegand Data 1
3 DO connection for green LED
4Ground
5 +12 VDC
6 Reserved
7 Reserved
8REX DI (Exit Request Button)a
a. Refer to “UL listed installations” on page 26.
9 Door DI (Door Contact Switch)

Connect the reader to the micro 15
Wiring diagrams
See the following wiring diagrams for details on connecting the
reader to the microcontroller:
•“Supervised F/2F wiring diagram” on page 16.
•“Unsupervised F/2F wiring diagram” on page 18.
•“Wiegand wiring diagram” on page 20.

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Figure 6. Supervised F/2F wiring diagram