
MaxiProx® Proximity Reader Page 1
Rev. 6/02
MaxiProx® Proximity Reader
DESCRIPTION
This proximity reader is especially suited for parking-lot and vehicle-fleet applications. The MaxiProx uses a passive card (the
card has no battery) that is activated when it enters the magnetic field around the reader. Maximum read ranges vary between
13 inches (25 cm) to 29 inches (73 cm), depending on local installation conditions and on the proximity card presented to the
reader. This reader has a range of up to eight feet (2.4 meters) when used with the ProxPass® vehicle tag (IDenticard Item
Code F36-PRXPAVT).
Adhere to all applicable municipal, regional or national codes and industry standards in all wiring and installation procedures.
WARNING! Do not power this proximity reader from the Series 9000
or Centurion
Panels. Damage to the
panels may result. You must provide a separate power source for this reader.
COMPONENTS
The following items are shipped together:
•One MaxiProx reader
•Two #6-32×1″black screws
One #6-32×1″flat-head screw
One #6-32×0.75″flat-head screw
•One cable fitting
•IDenticard® Suppressor Kit (see page D-16, Series 9000 Hardware Installation Manual)
•Manufacturer’s installation manual
CABLE REQUIREMENTS
Five-conductor, 22 AWG, stranded with an overall shield. Maximum wiring distance is 500 feet (152 meters).
POWER REQUIREMENTS
This proximity reader is NOT supplied voltage from the Series 9000 or Centurion Panels. A separate power supply must be
installed to provide power (and battery backup) for the reader. The operating voltage range for this reader is 11.6 VDC to 28.5
VDC. Check the manufacturer’s installation manual to see if the reader requires 12 VDC or 24 VDC for your current
installation. Ensure that operating voltage at the reader is correct.
One power supply may power several proximity readers. The average current draw at 12 VDC is 200 mA and that at 24 VDC is
260 mA. Peak current values are 700 mA at 12VDC and 1.2 A at 24 VDC. Add the current draw of all the readers you wish to
power from one supply, and add 20% as a protection factor. You must choose a power supply that will handle the total amperage
for the readers. It is recommended that no more than four readers be on a common power supply, because a failure in the supply
will affect all readers on the supply. The type of power supply is important to ensure maximum read range from your reader. A
linear (nonswitching) regulated power supply must be used. Ripple voltage must be less than 100 mV.
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions 11.8″H ×11.8″W ×1.0″D
(30.0 cm H ×30.0 cm W ×2.54 cm D)
Weight 51 ounces (1.4 kg)
Temperature -22°F to 150°F (-30°C to 65°C)
Humidity 0% to 95% noncondensing operating humidity
MOUNTING
Refer to the manufacturer’s installation manual for mounting this reader.
WIRING THE READER
Refer to the manufacturer’s installation manual for details on the internal reader terminal blocks, DIP switches and other
switches that are used in connection with wiring and setting up this reader. See the section “Testing the Reader” below.
IMPORTANT! Be sure to connect the negative side of the power supply to the signal ground of the reader port
on the Series 9000 Panel (pin 5) or Centurion Panel (pin 2).
Follow the diagrams on the next page to connect the two reader terminal blocks (TB1 for power and TB2 for data) to the Series
9000 or Centurion Panels.
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