Kantech ioProx P600 User manual

DN5084-0804
P600 ioProx Long Range Proximity Reader
Installation Manual

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All specifications were current as of publication date and are subject to change without notice.

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Safety Instructions
The P600 ioProx Long Range Reader is designed to be INSTALLED and MAINTAINED by SERVICE
PERSONNEL ONLY. Service personnel must have appropriate technical training and experience
necessary to be aware of the hazards to which they are exposed and of measures to minimize the danger
to themselves or other persons.
The Equipment is a FIXED Class III equipment designed for CONTINUOUS OPERATION. It shall be
installed in NON HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS ONLY, OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY II, and it shall be
powered via a LIMITED POWER SOURCE as it is defined within the Clause 2.5 EN60950:2000. The
equipment shall be interconnected with other equipment by using cables insulated with PVC, TFE, PTFE,
FEP, neoprene or polymide and which are RATED for the intended environment.
The ENCLOSURE of the P600 ioProx Long Range Reader must be secured to the building structure
before operation.
The connection to the mains supply must be made as per the local authorities’ rules and regulations. An
appropriate disconnect device shall be provided as part of the building Installation; Where it is not possible
to rely on the identification of the NEUTRAL in the AC MAINS SUPPLY, the disconnecting device shall
disconnect both poles simultaneously (LINE and NEUTRAL).
Regarding the power supply:
• It shall be PERMANENTLY CONNECTED,
• In European Union countries, it shall meet the applicable requirements of the Low Voltage Directive
and protected, as per the EN60950 Standard,
• In all other countries, it shall be of an approved type acceptable to the local authorities.
If during the installation, OPENINGS are made in the PLASTIC ENCLOSURE, it is the installer’s
responsibility to ensure that the same degree of protection for the ENCLOSURE as it has before will be
provided, by the use of bushings, fittings, adequate sealant, etc. (These must be appropriate for the
expected environmental conditions).
Internal wiring shall be routed in a manner that prevents:
• Excessive strain on wires and on terminal connections,
• Loosening of terminal connections,
• Damage of conductor insulation.
It is the end-user’s and/or installer’s responsibility to ensure that used batteries are disposed according to
the waste recovery and recycling regulations applicable to the intended market. The intended to be used
batteries shall be in full conformance with 91/157/EEC Directive.
ATTENTION: THERE IS HIGH VOLTAGE (UP TO 900 VAC) BETWEEN SAFETY EXTRA LOW POWER
CIRCUIT AND THE ANTENNA: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT TOUCH BOTH CIRCUITS AT
THE SAME TIME. DISCONNECT THE POWER WHEN SERVICING THE READER CIRCUIT.
CE Compliance Notice for EN 50130-4:
Please note that 18AWG shielded cable must be used to comply with EN 50130-4.
FCC compliance notice:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipmentdoes cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

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Table of Contents
System Overview ...................................................................................................7
Specifications .................................................................................................................7
Operations .....................................................................................................................8
Installing the P600 Proximity Long Range Reader ................................................9
Opening the Enclosure ...................................................................................................9
Setting the Data Format ................................................................................................ 10
Installing the Strain Relief and Connecting Cables ......................................................... 11
Mounting the P600 ..............................................................................................13
Installing the P600 on a Wall ......................................................................................... 14
Installing the P600 on an Electrical Box ......................................................................... 14
Installing the P600 on an Electrical Post ........................................................................ 14
Installing the P600 on a Gooseneck ............................................................................... 15
Weatherproofing the P600 ............................................................................................ 16
Wiring the P600 ...................................................................................................17
Wiring .......................................................................................................................... 17
Closing the Enclosure ................................................................................................... 18
Applying the Power ...................................................................................................... 18
Testing ........................................................................................................................19
Installation Notes and Guidelines .......................................................................21
Power Supply ............................................................................................................... 21
Installation Near Metal .................................................................................................. 21
Radio Frequency Interference ....................................................................................... 22
Transponder Type ........................................................................................................ 22

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Chapter 1 • System Overview
The P600 Long Range Reader is a self-contained and weather sealed proximity reader designed
for outdoor and indoor use. The two-piece polycarbonate cover fits tightly over a foam gasket,
offering security against weather.
A cable fitting (strain relief) seals the cable entry. The reader uses a non-shielded 18AWG to 22
AWG cable. The P600 Long Range Proximity Reader can be powered from 12VDC to 28VDC.
A bi-color LED and audible tone provide user feedback.
A single dipswitch gives field configuration for Kantech Extended Secure Format (XSF) or 26-bit
Wiegand data output format.
A tamper switch alerts the host (controller) of intrusion. Closing the cover activates the tamper
switch by pressing down the post on the lever of the switch.
1.1 Specifications
Typical read range..............................Up to 29" (73 cm)
Input voltage ......................................12 to 28 VDC
Maximum peak current......................1A
Dimensions (H x W x D) in ..............11.25 x 11.25 x 1.25
Dimensions (H x W x D) cm .............28.5 x 28.5 x 3.15
Color ..................................................Black
Transmit frequency............................125 KHz
LED indicator ....................................Bicolor (red and green)
Piezo buzzer.......................................Integrated
Tamper switch....................................Integrated (normally closed when secured)
Operating temperatures......................-35ºC to 65ºC (-30ºF to 150ºF)
Reader format ....................................26-bit Wiegand or Kantech XSF format (field selectable)
Cable..................................................18 AWG or 22 AWG wires (For details, refer to Table
“Cable Length and Reading Range” on page 11)
Compatible cards ...............................P10SHL, P20DYE, P30DMG, P40KEY.
Certification .......................................FCC Part 15, Class B; ICES-003; UL294;
CE approved (EN 55022, EN 50130-4, EN 60950)
Note For best reading results it is strongly recommended to use 18 AWG non-shielded cable
such as BELDEN 5304UE (six wires) or BELDEN 5306UE (eight wires) when the tamper
switch is used. Best reading results are obtained when a 12 VDC power supply is used.

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1.2 Operations
At power-up the P600 emits beeps and flashes the LED. The number of beeps and flashes depends
on the dipswitch mode selection, Kantech XSF or Wiegand. If the reader is set to 26-bit Wiegand,
it sounds four beeps and the LED flashes three times. If it is set to Kantech XSF format, it sounds
two beeps and the LED flashes two times.
When a card is presented, the reader evaluates the card ID for a standard Kantech format. If the
card is valid, the data are sent to the controller for user identification and a beep is heard while the
LED turns solid green for a minimum of 1/4 second (extended duration depends on the controller
setting). If permission is granted, the door unlocks. The next card can be read only after the
current card is moved out of the field (36 inches minimum from the reader) for a period of at least
one second.
Note The best read range is achieved with P10SHL cards; there will be a reduced read range
with P20DYE, P30DMG and P40KEY cards.

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Chapter 2 • Installing the P600 Proximity Long Range Reader
In choosing a location for mounting the reader, keep the following considerations in mind: no
metallic and PC monitor should be near the P600 location (10 m (30 feet) minimum).
The reader can be installed on:
• A wall,
• A single or double gang electrical box,
• An electrical post,
• A goose neck or pedestal.
The P600 can be mounted and installed in seven easy steps:
1. Opening the enclosure,
2. Setting the required data format (Kantech XSF or 26-bit Wiegand),
3. Installing the strain relief and connecting the cable,
4. Mounting the reader to its location,
5. Closing the enclosure,
6. Powering up the power supply and the host (12 or 24VDC),
7. Verifying the reading with a transponder (card).
2.1 Opening the Enclosure
It is easy to open and close the enclosure. Three sets of attachments allow you to open and close
the casing as illustrated by Figure 1.
• Two hinges on the top of the unit that give an angular movement of 15º from the base,
• A notch on the bottom of the case that temporarily holds the cover over the base,
• Two screws that insure the robustness and seal of the enclosure.

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To open the enclosure:
1. Unscrew the two screws at the bottom of the reader.
Figure 2.1 - Opening the enclosure
2. Slightly open the cover from the bottom by gently prying it using a flat screwdriver at one of
the screw position until the snap releases.
3. With your hand, pull the cover until it gets slightly over the base and then push it from bot-
tom-up to release the top hinges.
2.2 Setting the Data Format
Most of Wiegand interfaces use standard 26-bit data formats compatible with various controller
brands.
The Kantech Extended Secure Format (XSF) is proprietary and is supported by Kantech
controllers only. Using the Kantech XSF provides increased security and guarantees against
duplication of cards.The Kantech XSF is the default format.
To set the data format:
1. To select the Kantech XSF format, set the communication mode dipswitch to XSF (lower
position, toward the board edge side).
2. To select the 26-bit Wiegand format, set the dipswitch to Wiegand26 (upper position, toward
the board components).
STEP 3
STEP 2
STEP 1

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2.3 Installing the Strain Relief and Connecting Cables
The strain relief serves as a cable fitting. You can use either 18 AWG or 22 AWG wires. The cable
does not need to be shielded and/or pair twisted. However, it is strongly recommended to use an
18 AWG non-shielded 6-wire cable such as BELDEN 5304UE and 8-wire cable such as
BELDEN 5306UE.
The following table shows how the reading distance can be affected by the wire gauge and the
cable length.
To install the strain relief and to connect cables:
1. Install the strain relief on the rear of the P600 (nut inside).
2. Feed the cable through the strain relief.
3. Connect the wires to the terminal strip with the minimum length necessary, without leaving
extra loops of wire inside the reader housing.
4. Tighten the strain relief to secure the cable.
Note Before closing the cover, refer to “Weatherproofing the P600” on page 16.
Cable Length Reading Range (18 AWG) Reading Range (22 AWG)
50 feet (15 m) 29 inches (73 cm) 27 inches (68 cm)
100 feet (30 m) 28 inches (71 cm) 27 inches (68 cm)
500 feet (150 m) 24 inches (61 cm) 19 inches (48 cm)
1000 feet (300 m ) 22 inches (56 cm) 14 inches (35 cm)
Table 1: Cable Length and Reading Range

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Chapter 3 • Mounting the P600
Mount the base of the P600 that holds the electronics to the surface using the holes located on the
base of the reader. There are holes corresponding to each type of installation. No drilling is
required for most installation types, except for installation on an electrical post (refer to
“Installing the P600 on an Electrical Post” on page 14).
Use the appropriate holes for the selected type of installation:
• Wall mounting
• Post mounting
• Gooseneck mounting
The following figure shows the location of all available installation holes.
Figure 3.1 - Mounting Holes
Note Before closing, refer to “Weatherproofing the P600” on page 16.

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3.1 Installing the P600 on a Wall
Wall mounting is preferably done onto a flat surface. There are 14 well distributed holes for easy
installation on a wall.
Caution! If you are mounting the reader on a brick wall, care should be taken not to force the
screws in a manner to curve the casing. This could reduce the efficiency of the seal from
the base to the top.
No drill is required as a little pressure with a screwdriver or the screw will pierce any excess
plastic left over.
Refer to Figure 3.1 for all 14 “A” hole positions.
3.2 Installing the P600 on an Electrical Box
For electrical box installation, there are 11 holes to satisfy the North American single and double
gang box and the European single gang box.
Refer to Figure 3.1 for the 11 “B” hole positions.
3.3 Installing the P600 on an Electrical Post
Two U-bolts allow for installation on an electrical post. There are four oblong mounting areas
(two per U-bolts) to accommodate three different post diameters with pre-positioned holes to
satisfy U-bolts of 1 ½” (3.8 cm), 1 ¼” (3.15 cm) and 1" (2.5 cm).
Refer to Figure 3.1 for all “C” hole positions.
The suggested installation is to bring the top of the PVC post up to the strain relief and run the
cable through the strain relief and the post. For mounting the P600 on an electrical post, refer to
“Electrical post mounting” on page 15.

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In order to install the U-bolts, you will need to drill a 5/16” (8mm) hole using the pre-positioned
holes. Depending on the U-bolt used you may need to cut the length of it in order to meet the
inside case room.
Figure 3.2 - Electrical post mounting
3.4 Installing the P600 on a Gooseneck
The gooseneck installation provides 4 mounting holes to match the IPEX MH-U-25 (Part number
77961) post base. The post base combined with the 90º post IPEX EE2590 (Part number 69084)
complete the gooseneck installation.
Note Use 3/16” (4.75 mm) diameter (¼” (6.38 mm max), ¾” (19 mm) long ((1 ¼”(3.15 cm)
max)), pan head screw with locking nut. Use security screws to prevent vandalism

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The next figure shows to install the P600 on a gooseneck (holes marked “D”).
Figure 3.3 - Goose neck installation
3.5 Weatherproofing the P600
A proper sealing of the reader ensures weatherproofing. The P600 is a sealed equipment but some
holes will be created at installation time giving openings allowing water to enter. The installer
must pay attention to all new openings.
To weatherproof the P600:
1. Fill holes with silicone before tightening screws.
2. Use the liquid tight strain relief and seal the nut with silicone prior to tightening it.
3. Screw in the two screws while keeping the cover as close to the back as possible.

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Chapter 4 • Wiring the P600
Warning! Before wiring the unit, ensure that all power from host and power supply are off
(including the battery backup supplies).
The following sections show step-by-step the recommended installation of a P600 with any
standard host and a KT-PC4204 power supply.
4.1 Wiring
Perform the following steps to complete wiring:
1. Install the KT-PC4204 as per the recommendations (Kantech Installation Instructions
DN1246). Note that the KT-PC4204 is strictly used as a power supply and no other equipment
except the transformer and the battery should be connected to it. Do not power it up yet.
2. Install the host as per the manufacturer’s recommendations. Do not power it up yet.
Figure 4.1 - Host and Power Supply Wiring

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3. Connect the negative side of the power supply from P600 GROUND to the KT-PC4204 GND.
4. Connect the positive supply from P600 SUPPLY to KT-PC4204 AUX.
5. Wire jump KT-PC4204 AUX to KT-PC4204 RED.
6. Connect a wire from the KT-PC4204 GND to the Host GND (must be a relatively short
distance.
7. Connect the P600 Data 0 (Green), Data 1 (White), LED (Brown) and Buzzer (Piezo) (Blue) to
Host Data 0, Data 1, LED and Buzzer terminals respectively.
8. If used, connect the tamper switch from P600 both tamper wires to Host corresponding
terminals.
9. Adjust the P600 dipswitch for the communication format required (XSF = ON, WIEGAND26
= OFF) (if not done already).
10. Close the P600 enclosure.
4.2 Closing the Enclosure
To close the enclosure:
1. Slide the cover from top to bottom over the installed base until the cover hinges fit into the
base openings.
Figure 4.2 - Closing the enclosure
2. Push the cover to the base until they snap together,
3. Screw in the two screws while maintaining the cover as flush to the back of the base as
possible.
4.3 Applying the Power
1. After all wiring is completed, apply power to the KT-PC4204 by connecting the battery leads
to the battery, then connecting the AC transformer.
2. Apply power to the host by connecting the battery leads to the battery, then connecting the AC
transformer.
Note Use ONLY the supplier’s recommended battery type.
STEP 2
STEP 1 STEP 3

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4.4 Testing
Test for read range with a valid Kantech proximity card (P10 SHL). It is important to understand
that the Host must be configured in order to accept the data from the reader. If the reader does not
work properly, refer to “Troubleshooting” on page 23.

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