GE 8RP Board Assembly instructions

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GE
Security
8RP Board
Installation Sheet
Introduction
This installation sheet is designed to help experienced
technicians install the 8RP Board quickly. For more detailed
information, refer to the appropriate controller installation
manual.
The number of 8RP Boards supported by different host
software systems varies. Consult the manual that came
with your software for this information.
Features include:
• Each 8RP Board is limited to only one type of reader
technology: F/2F or supervised F/2F.
• External pull-up resistors are not required for the 8RP
Board.
• No door DI (alarm) or exit DI points are available on the
8RP Board. Use of supervised readers is recommended
since these points are available on the reader.
• If keypad readers are needed, use only GE supervised
F/2F keypad readers or Wiegand Interface Units (WIU-
2/WIU-4).
• Each reader, reader-based DI (input) point, and reader-
based exit DI on the 8RP Board is addressed differently
depending on the host system you are using.
• The 8RP Board provides one digital output (reader LED)
per reader port, 12 VDC, 100 mA maximum per output
point.
Verify contents
Caution: While the 8RP has been designed to resist
electrostatic damage (ESD), it can be damaged by such
discharges. Always observe proper ESD precautions when
handling and storing the 8RP.
Inspect the package and contents for visible damage. If any
components are damaged or missing, do not use the unit;
contact the supplier immediately. If you need to return the
unit, you must ship it in the original box.
The package should include the following contents:
• 8RP Reader Board
• 8RP Board Installation Sheet (this document)
• 1N4004A protection diodes
• MOV varistors
• 8-position, 45-degree connectors
Figure 1: 8RP Board layout

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Device addressing
Picture Perfect
Picture Perfect uses 2RP Board numbers to address
readers, DIs, and DOs on the 8RP Board. See Table 1 and
Table 2 for further information. Picture Perfect uses the
following addressing:
• Reader ports 1 and 2 are configured as board number
1, reader address 0 and 1
• Reader ports 3 and 4 are configured as board number
2, reader address 0 and 1
• Reader ports 5 and 6 are configured as board number
3, reader address 0 and 1
• Reader ports 7 and 8 are configured as board number
4, reader address 0 and 1
Table 1: 8RP device addressing - Picture Perfect Board 1
Board type: Board 1 [1}
Reader 1
and 2
Reader 3
and 4
Reader 5
and 6
Reader 7
and 8
Picture Perfect
board number
1 2 3 4
Readers 0 and 1 0 and 1 0 and 1 0 and 1
Door DIs 0 and 1 0 and 1 0 and 1 0 and 1
Exit DIs 8 and 9 8 and 9 8 and 9 8 and 9
Door DOs 0 and 1 0 and 1 0 and 1 0 and 1
[1] The first 8 readers out of 16. See Table 5 for board type settings.
Table 2: 8RP device addressing - Picture Perfect Board 2
Board type: Board 2 [1]
Reader 9
and 10
Reader 11
and 12
Reader 13
and 14
Reader 15
and 16
Picture Perfect
board number
5 6 7 8
Readers 0 and 1 0 and 1 0 and 1 0 and 1
Door DIs 0 and 1 0 and 1 0 and 1 0 and 1
Exit DIs 8 and 9 8 and 9 8 and 9 8 and 9
Door DOs 0 and 1 0 and 1 0 and 1 0 and 1
[1] The second 8 readers out of 16. See Table 5 for board type settings.
Facility Commander Wnx and Secure Perfect
The Facility Commander Wnx and Secure Perfect systems
create the device addresses shown in Table 3. (Table 3 is
included for your reference only.)
The device address is in the format mmmm-b-pp where
mmmm represents the controller number, b represents the
board number, and pp represents the point or device
number.
Table 3: 8RP device addressing - FCWnx and Secure Perfect
Standard/Board 1 Board 2
Readers/Door DO mmmm-1-01
through
mmmm-1-08
mmmm-2-01 through
mmmm-2-08
Door DIs mmmm-1-01
through
mmmm-1-08
mmmm-2-01 through
mmmm-2-08
Exit DIs mmmm-1-01
through
mmmm-1-08
mmmm-2-01 through
mmmm-2-08
Setting the DIP switches
Set the DIP switches as described in the tables below before installing and wiring the 8RP Board.
Table 4: DIP switch settings for reader technology and format
Reader technology and format SW 1-1 SW 1-2 SW 1-3 SW 1-4
Magstripe - GE supervised F/2F ON OFF ON OFF
Magstripe - F/2F ON ON ON OFF

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Table 5: 8RP Board address settings
SW 1- SW 2-
Board type 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Board 1 [1] N/A N/A OFF ON ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF
Board 2 [2] N/A N/A OFF ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF ON OFF ON
[1] The first 8 readers out of 16.
[2] The second 8 readers out of 16.
Wiring
It is recommended that 20 AWG shielded cable be used
for wiring reader DOs and DIs. Use plenum-rated cable
for applications where cable is to be run above the false
(suspended) ceiling in the air circulation space.
Allow some slack wire for servicing the cables and for
plugging the cable into an adjacent slot for
troubleshooting.
Wiring the readers
1. Install the reader in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Run the appropriate cable from the reader to the
controller. Bring each reader cable through the
appropriate knockout hole in the controller cabinet.
3. Remove eight inches of insulating material from the
cable. Unwrap shielding and tie all shields together.
Connect the communications cable shield to the
ground nut adjacent to the cable entrance knockout
of the cabinet enclosure. For more details, see Figure
2.
Caution: The 8RP Board has built-in pull-up resistors. Do
not install the external pull-up resistors supplied with the
GE Proximity Readers.
4. Depending on your configuration, attach the
appropriate wires to the appropriate screw terminal
on the 8RP Board as shown in Figure 3, Figure 4, and
Figure 5. Refer to Table 6 for connector pinouts.
Pairing of cables is very important. Refer to the
examples in Table 6.
5. To ensure proper function when using two 8RP
Boards in the M5 and M3000 controllers, the second
8RP Board should be wired directly to the Power
Communication Board, as shown in Figure 4
6. Label each cable end with the controller address
number and the device or reader number.
Figure 2: Typical installation using shielded cable/drain wire inside
and outside of the enclosure
Table 6: J2/J3/J4/J5 reader connector pinouts and typical pairing
Reader port Pin Signal name Typical wire color
1/3/5/7 1 +12 VDC Red
2 Ground Black
3 Reader data 1 Green
4 Door DO (reader LED) White
2/4/6/8 5 +12 VDC Red
6 Ground Black
7 Reader data 1 Green
8 Door DO (reader LED) White

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Wiring the door strike
One reader LED (door DO) is dedicated to each reader.
The reader LED (door DO) is used for the reader LED or for
an external door strike relay.
1. Install the door strike as required.
2. Wire the door strike to the external door strike relay.
The door strike relay is connected to +12 VDC (pin 1
and/or pin 5) and door DO (pin 4 and/or pin 8).
3. Install a protection diode across the relay and the
door strike. Use 1N4002, 1N4003, 1N4004 or
equivalent diodes for DC door strikes and Metal Oxide
Varistors (MOV) for AC door strikes. See Figure 3.
4. Protection diode or MOV and blocking diode are
required at all electronic door locks.
5. Install a blocking diode on the door DO (Reader LED)
line between the reader and the door strike relay.
Use 1N5817 diode, which is included with the reader.
The diode must be installed on the secure side of the
door in order to be UL compliant. See Figure 3.
Figure 3: Wiring 8RP to F/2F or supervised F/2F readers (2 state)

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Figure 4: Powering two 8RP Boards
Figure 5: Wiring 8RP to WIU-4/Wiegand readers

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Specifications
Reader power 12 VDC
Output One digital output (reader LED) per reader port,
12 VDC, 100 mA maximum per output point.
Cabling Multi-conductor, 20 AWG shielded pairs
Operating environment
Temperature
Humidity
35 to 122°F (2 to 50°C)
5% to 95% RH, noncondensing at 90°F (32°C)
Contacting customer support
You can reach customer support by phone from 8 a.m. to
7 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday.
GE Security
United States: 1-888-GE SECURITY (1-888-437-3287)
Asia: 852-2907-8108
Australia: 61-3-9259-4700
Europe: 48-58-326-22-40
Latin America: 305-593-4301