Rosslare AY-Z12A User manual

Long range Multi Reader
AY-Z12A
Installation Guide
December 2010

Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction................................................................3
2. Technical Specifications...............................................4
3. Installation..................................................................5
3.1 The Installation Kit....................................................5
3.2 Installing the AY-Z12A Long Range Reader:............5
3.2.1. Single Reader Installation................................................ 6
3.2.2. Multiple Reader Installation............................................. 7
3.2.3. Installation process.......................................................... 7
4. Wiring and Configuration Instructions.........................8
4.1 Wiring instructions....................................................8
4.2 Single Reader Configuration...................................9
4.3 Multiple Reader Configuration..............................10
5. Operation Instructions ..............................................11
Appendix A. Limited Warranty .....................................12
Appendix B. Technical Support.....................................14

Introduction
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1. Introduction
The AY-Z12A Long-range Reader is an RFID proximity card reader,
utilized with access control systems. The reader can function in
one of two scenarios
•Single reader installation (default)
•Multiple readers installation
Figure 1 The AY-Z12A Long-Range Reader
This Manual contains the following information:
•Installation
•Wiring Instructions
•Operation Instructions

Technical Specifications
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2. Technical Specifications
Electrical Characteristics
Power Supply Type
Linear type - recommended
Operating Voltage Range
10 - 16VDC
Absolute Maximum
(non-operating)
18VDC
Input Current
Standby: 280mA
Read: 330mA
Tamper Output
Open collector, active low, max.
sink current 30mA
Maximum Cable Distance
500 ft (150 meters)
Card Read Distance
Weigand 26 output format with a
23.6" (60 cm) maximum read
range*
Environmental Characteristics
Operating Temp. Range
-22°F to 145° F (-30°C to 63°C)
Operating Humidity
0 – 95% (non-condensing)
Suitable for outdoor use (IP54)
Dimensions
Height x Width x Depth
11.81" x 11.81" x 1.0"
300mm x 300mm x 25.4 mm
Weight
2.35 Lbs. (1066g)
* For maximum range set the reader as a single reader, use Rosslare’s AT-R14
clamshell proximity card, as well as a 16 V power supply and ensure that the
installation is as far possible from any additional electrical devices and that it is not
in proximity to any metal.

Installation
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3. Installation
3.1 The Installation Kit
The Installation kit comprises of the following items used during the
installation procedure:
•One Installation Template
•Four pan head screws & wall plugs
•One L shaped security screw tool
•Three Security screws
3.2 Installing the AY-Z12A Long Range Reader:
Figure 2: Removing the Top Cover
Figure 2 shows the front view of the AY-Z12A Long-Range Reader.
When installing the reader, you must remove the snap-off cover to
access the screw holes.

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The Reader must be mounted with the appropriate screws (not
supplied), as described in the template provided.
Installing the unit on metal surfaces will reduce the read range
considerably, to decrease the affect of the metal surface use
Rosslare’s MP-Z02 Spacer (sold separately) as described in the
image below for a max range of 43cm (17 inch).
Figure 3: Installing the unit with the MP-Z02 spacer
3.2.1. Single Reader Installation
The AY-Z12A Long-Range Reader is designed to function with the
best performance when installed isolated from other AY-Z12A long
range readers at least in a range of 2-4 meters, the reader is
therefor preconfigured as a single installation reader. See Single
Reader Configuration, on page 9, for detailed configuration
instructions.

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3.2.2. Multiple Reader Installation
Although designed to work in an isolated environment, it is
possible to install multiple readers within a range of 2-4 meters,
however the read range will reduce by 20-30 percent.
When installing multiple readers, configure each of the readers in
the close environment for multiple reader installation.
We do not recommend multiple readers be installed less than two
(2) meters apart due to reduced range caused by interference
between readers.
See Multiple Reader Configuration, on page 10, for detailed
configuration instructions.
3.2.3. Installation process
The physical installation of the unit is described below.
To Install the Reader:
1. Determine an approximate location for the installation of the
Reader.
2. Peel off the back of the self-adhesive installation label
template and locate it at the required location.
3. Using the template as a guide, drill holes (the size of which are
indicated in the template) to install the Reader or spacer onto
the surface.
4. Drill a 7/16” (10mm) hole for the cable. In the event that you
are installing the reader on metal, place a grommet or
electrical tape around the edge of the hole and use the MP-
Z02 spacer.
5. Route the interface cable from the Reader to the Controller. A
linear type power supply is recommended.

Wiring and Configuration Instructions
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4. Wiring and Configuration Instructions
Follow the wiring and configuration instructions below based on
the installation type you are utilizing.
4.1 Wiring instructions
The AY-Z12A Reader is supplied with an 18” pigtail, comprising a 6-
conductor cable.
To connect the Reader to the Controller:
1. Prepare the Reader cable by cutting its jacket back 1¼” and
strip the insulation from the wires, ½”.
2. Prepare the Controller cable by cutting its jacket back 1¼”
and strip the insulation from the wires, ½”.
3. Splice the Reader’s pigtail wires to the corresponding
Controller wires and cover each joint with insulating tape.
If the tamper output is being utilized, connect the purple wire
to the correct input on the Controller.
Reader
Color
Weigand Output
10~16 VDC
Red
DC+Input
Shield / Ground Black Ground
Data 1
White
Data 1
Data 0
Green
Data 0
LEDCTL
Brown
LED Control
Tamper
Purple
Tamper
4. Trim and cover all unused conductors.

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Note:
•The individual wires from the Reader are color-coded according
the Wiegand standard.
•When using a separate power supply for the Reader, this supply
and that of the Controller, must have a common ground.
•The Reader’s cable shield wire should preferably be attached
to an earth ground, or a signal ground
connection at the panel,
or power supply end of the cable. This configuration is best for
shielding the Reader cable from external interference
4.2 Single Reader Configuration
For single reader installation, follow the configuration process
below, this process is not required with new readers as it comes
preconfigured from the factory to function as a single door
reader.
To configure a single reader installation mode:
1. Turn the reader power OFF
2. Connect the Data 1 wire (White cable) to Ground.
.
3. Leave the LED Control wire (Brown cable) floating.
4. Turn the reader power ON
5. Connect the LED Control wire (Brown cable) to Ground.
– Reader LED turns Orange.
6. Release the LED Control wire from the Ground.
7. The Reader’s LED starts flashing continuously and the Buzzer
sounds.
8. Turn the reader power OFF
9. Disconnect the Data 1 wire (White cable) from the Ground.
.
10. The Reader configuration for single reader installation is
complete.