Kaba R79K-1G Series User manual

INSTALLATION GUIDE
RFID WALL READER
INSTALLED WITH ILCO RAC 4 OR RAC4XT

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Regulatory Compliance:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications of this product, not approved by manufacturer will void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
“This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.”
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux condi-
tions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
FCC # Q8SR79KSR
IC# 4652A-R79KSR
*Caution*
WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHILE PREPARING WALL
Introduction
The RFID wall mounted reader provided by Kaba is compact, lightweight, rugged and water resistant, able to withstand tempera-
tures from -30°F to 150°F (-35°C to 66°C). It is made from durable materials and comes with at least 15 feet (4.6 m) of cable. The
reader is capable of functioning up to distances of 500 feet (152.4 m) when powered from the RAC controller board.
The reader has a blue LED that indicates that the unit is powered. The reader also provides visual feedback when access is
granted.
RFID Wall Reader Instructions - (All Models)
FLUSH MOUNT
SURFACE MOUNT
GANG BOX MOUNT
NARROW STILE MOUNT
(not available for Hilton BLE properties)

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Controller
Board
124-511689-002
123
Bypass
Active
Reset
SW1
SW2
D46 D45 D41
D42
J1 J2 J3
J5
J6
J7
J8
J9
J12J13J14
J15
J16
J17
J18
J19
D43 D44
Programming
Port
SW3
WHITE GREEN
WHIT
E
GREEN
BLACK RED
BLACK
ON
123123
123123 123 121234
1234123 4 123 4
123123 4
123 4
For EGRESS
Application
RED
For INGRESS
Application
See Note 1*
Controller Board to RFID Wall Mounted Reader Connection
RAC4/4XT Controller Board Connection
Signal Reader Connection
GND J4 - 2 J1, Pin 2 J14, Pin 2
+12V J4 - 1 J1, Pin 3 J14, Pin 3
RS485+ J5 - 2 J2, Pin 1 + J3, Pin 1* J13, Pin 1 + J12, Pin 1
RS485- J5 - 1 J2, Pin 2 + J3, Pin 2* J13, Pin 2 + J12, Pin 2 Green See Note
Note: Jumper cables as shown in figure B must be connected for the reader to operate correctly.
Wire Color
Red
Black
See NoteWhite
Comments
GND
+12V
Ingress Reader
Terminal Block Egress Reader
Figure B: RAC 4XT Controller Board
(Note: RAC 4 Ingress only)
Figure A: RFID Wall Mounted Reader
Instructions
1. Use drilling template provided to prepare surface for installation
2. Route the wire to the rac 4/4xt enclosure and connect to the controller board as per the column “RAC 4/4XT Controller
Board Connection” in table 1, or as per Figure B
3. Route the other end of the wire through the hole in the mouting plate to the back of the reader and connect as per column
“Reader Connection” in table 1 or as per Figure A
Important: The jumper cables supplied with the reader must be connected as shown in Figure B and Table 1 for the contactless
reader to operate properly.
Note: The RAC 4 controller board supports a single reader only, for ingress functionality, using connectors J1 and J2.
Note: The rac 4XT controller board can support dual readers for ingress (Connectors J1 & J2) and egress (Connectors J13 &
J14) functionality.
Table 1: RAC 4/4XT RFID Wall Mounted Reader Wire Connections
RFID Wall Reader Instructions - (All Models)
BLUETOOTH (BLE)
CONNECTOR

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Instructions
1. Pull cable(s) for RAC through hole in the back plate and, if applicable, through the gasket then screw the mounting plate of
the reader to the wall using the screws provided. Use the 1 1/4” wood screws and inserts for drywall, or use the 1/2” steel
screws for mouting on a metal frame
2. Adhere the round gasket (in hardware bag) to the back plate (item #4) with the cutout located so the gasket does not cover
the screw (item #7) as shown in Figure 1, if not installed
3. Connect cables for ILCO RAC 4 or RAC 4XT as per page 3 of this document
4. Connect ble cable to ble connector (figure 3)
5. Hook the top of the reader enclosure (item #2) onto the top of the mounting plate (item #4) and secure together with the
included screw (item #1), tightened at the bottom of the reader
RFID Wall Reader Instructions - (Surface Mount)
FIGURE 2
1
2
4
6
BLE MODEL SHOWN
FIGURE 3
BLE CONNECTOR
2
2
6
4
FIGURE 1
3
BLE MODEL SHOWN
7
MOUNTING SCREW
HOLES

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Instructions
1. Remove screws (item #4) to remove reader assembly (item #2) from bracket
2. Install the drywall bracket on the wall
3. Connect cables for ILCO RAC 4 or RAC 4XT as per page 3 of this document
4. Install reader (item #2) then faceplate (item #5) using screws (item #4)
RFID Wall Reader Instructions - (Flush Mount)
FIGURE 1
4
5
2

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Instructions
1. Remove screws (item #1) to gain access to reader assembly (item #4)
2. Carefully remove reader assembly (item #4) (see warning above) remove protective film from reader face
3. Install the gang box with proper screws, not provided
4. Connect cables for ILCO RAC 4 or RAC 4XT as per page 3 of this document
5. Reader assembly orientation to be as shown in figure 2 with bracket cutout at the top when installing BLE or as shown on
page 3 in Figure A when BLE not installed.
6. Re-assemble items #1 through #5 in order as shown in detail a, then assemble to gang box (item #6) and tighten screws
making sure the reader face protrudes past the faceplate as shown in Figure 3
RFID Wall Reader
Gang Box Instructions
(USED FOR PART NUMBER R79K-1GXX-XXX)

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Instructions
1. Remove screw (item #1) to gain access to reader assembly (item #2)
2. Disconnect BLE cable (item #6), if necessary
3. Remove protective film from reader face (item #2)
4. Pull cable(s) for RAC through hole in the back plate and, if applicable, through the gasket then attach plate (item #3) to
surface using gasket (item #4) and screws (item #5) that are included in the hardware bag
5. Connect cables for ILCO RAC 4 or RAC 4XT as per page 3 of this document
6. Re-connect ble cable (item #6)
7. Re-assemble reader (item #2) to assembly and secure with screw (item #1)
RFID Wall Reader
BLE Narrow Stile Mounting Instructions
(USED FOR PART NUMBER R79K-1NXX-XXX)

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Instructions
1. Remove screw (item #1) to remove reader assembly (item #2)
2. Disconnect cables and remove mounting plate (item #3) from wall
3. Install BLE mounting plate (item #4) using existing screws, refer to appropriate drilling template
4. Connect cables for ILCO RAC 4 or RAC 4XT as per page 3 of this document
5. Connect BLE cable (item#6) to BLE connector (Figure 3)
6. Re-assemble reader (item #2) assuring that the screw (item #1) is at the bottom
RFID Wall Reader
Surface Mount adding BLE Instructions
(USED FOR PART NUMBER R79K-1SX2-XXX)

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Instructions
1. Remove screws (item #4) and faceplate (item #5) to gain access to reader (Figure #3)
2. Disconnect cables
3. Remove screws (item #1)
4. Install BLE assembly (item #3) using screws (item #1) oriented as shown with the cutout at the top and cable facing
downward. Refer to warning above
5. Connect cables for ILCO RAC 4 or RAC 4XT as per page 3 of this document
6. Connect ble cable (item #6) to BLE connector (figure 2)
7. Re-assemble reader (item #2) assuring that the BLE connector is at the bottom
RFID Wall Reader
Flush Mount adding BLE Instructions
(USED FOR PART NUMBER R79K-1FX2-XXX)

PK3660_07_16
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