Software House RM2L-NH Instruction Manual
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RM2L-NH-Keypad Arming Station
Quick Start
Installation Guide
Version A5
Document Part Number UM-235
July 2009
OVERVIEW This guide provides quick start installation and connection information for the
RM2L-NH Keypad Arming Station. The device has a keypad and LCD but no read
head.
Figure 1 illustrates the RM2L-NH Keypad Arming Station.
FIGURE 1. RM2L-NH Keypad Arming Station
RM2L-NH
Overview
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Specifications
The following specifications apply to the RM2L-NH Keypad Arming Station:
Data Cable: Recommended data cable is Belden #9841or equivalent. The maximum
length is 4000 feet (1212 meters) between the apC/iSTAR and the RM2L-NH
device.
Power Wiring: Recommended power wiring is Belden #8461 (18 AWG) or #8442
(22 AWG) twisted pair. Maximum length depends on the wire gauge. RM2L-NH
devices can be powered from a local power supply.
Temperature
Indoor: 32° F to 120° F (0° C to 49° C)
Outdoor: -31° F to 151 ° F (-35 ° C to 66° C)
RM 2L-NH Keypad
Arming Station
Table 1 shows the power requirements for RM2L-NH devices
NOTE The power source can be from a power limited output on an apC or iSTAR.
The local power supply must be a UL Listed Access Control (or Burglar Alarm),
power-limited, Class 2, power source.
TABLE 1. RM2L-NH Power Supply Requirements
RM2L-NH Device Model # Power Requirements:
12 VDC
With Keypad and LCD RM2L-NH 235 mA nominal
300 mA Peak
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Standards RM2L-NH Keypad Arming Stations are Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL), Listed to
Standard UL 294, Access Control System Units, Fifth Edition.
RM2L-NH Keypad Arming Stations are Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL), Listed to
Standard UL 1076.
RM2L-NH Keypad Arming Stations must be wired in accordance with the National
Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA 70), local codes, and the authorities having jurisdiction.
INSTALLATION To install an RM2L-NH Keypad Arming Station, perform these steps:
1. Install the RM mount plate.
2. Wire the components.
3. Connect and ground the cable shields on the reader bus
4. Set the RM-4 device address
5. Install the ARM-1 relay boards (optional)
6. Install the heater kit. (optional)
7. Mount the RM standard housing on the RM mount plate using the Software House
security screwdriver (Part number 132-183).
Install the RM Mount
Plate
Figure 2 shows the RM standard housing, mount plate, and gasket. All RM2L-NH
Keypad Arming Stations conform to the same housing, mount plate, and gasket
dimensions.
FIGURE 2. Standard Housing and Mount Plate
Standard Housing
Standard mount plate
Housing
screws
Gasket
Requires a security screwdriver
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Figure 3 shows RM mount plate dimensions.
FIGURE 3. RM Mount Plate Dimensions
This device has been approved for outdoor use when properly installed with RM
Heater Kit Installation (P.N. 130-915) and the supplied gasket material. Position
the gasket with the RM mount plate so that the mounting holes are properly
aligned. Ensure that the gasket is placed between the mounting surface and
mating surface of the RM mount plate. Fasten the RM mount plate to the
mounting surface with the gasket material in between. Install the gasket so that
no gaps or wrinkles are present.
The RM mount plate contains eight mounting holes. However, you do not have to
use all eight holes; usually any four of the eight holes are adequate. The
mounting holes are 0.156” and provide clearance for 6-32 flat head counter sunk
bolts or screws.
Wiring
access
1.29"
.83"
2.47"
3.66"
2.73"
1.54"
5.45"
4.94"
4.11"
1.82"
3.92"
3.64"
8 mounting holes
.0.156" Thru, 0.280” Countersink
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Wiring the Inputs,
Outputs, Reader Bus
Figure 5 shows RM-4 P1 and P5 wiring.
FIGURE 5. RM-4 Wiring Requirements
NOTE: Set SW3-2 to OFF for UL installations.
TABLE 2. P5 Input and Output Wiring
P5 Function
1 +12 VDC relay power
2 Relay 1 drive (GND) for first ARM-1 Module
3 Relay 2 drive (GND) for second ARM-1 Module
4 Supervised Input1
5 Supervised Input1
6 Supervised Input2
7 Supervised Input2
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RM2L-NH SETUP To set up an RM2L-NH Keypad Arming Station:
1. Set the Device Address Switch, SW1 (a 16 position rotary switch, see Figure 5), to a
number from one to eight. Each Device along the bus must have a unique address.
2. The SW3-2, SW3-3, and SW3-6 Configuration Switches are factory preset to OFF
for the RM2L-NH Device.
3. SW3-1, SW3-7, and SW3-8 are not used.
Note that you can set SW3-4 and SW3-5 as required.
Caution: To properly terminate an RS-485 line, only the last unit on the bus
should have SW3-5 in the On (closed) position.
NOTE: Set SW3-2 to OFF for UL installations.
4. Connect P5 input and output wiring, as shown in Table 2 and Figure 8 on page 11.
TABLE 3. SW3 Configuration Switch Settings
SW3 # Function Off (Open) On (Closed)
SW3-1 Device type (N/A) Magnetic (N/A) Wiegand (N/A)
SW3-2 LCD LCD Present No LCD
SW3-3 LED Option Normal N/A
SW3-4 Tamper Normal Bypass
SW3-5 (see
caution below)
EOL-Termination Not last unit Last unit in bus
SW3-6 LED Option Normal N/A
SW3-7 Beeper Control (NA) Enable RM-4
Beeper (NA)
Disable RM-4 Beeper
(NA)
SW3-8 Beep on Read Control
(N/A)
No Beep on Read
(N/A)
Enable Beep on Read
(N/A)
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Table 4 shows the P3 Keypad device signals.
TABLE 4. P3 Keypad Device Signals
Table 5 indicates the wiring for units with keypads.
P3 Keypad Device Signals
1N/A
2 N/A
3N/A
4 +5 V (red)
5 N/A
6N/A
7RedLED
8YellowLED
9 Green LED
10 N/A
11 N/A
12 N/A
TABLE 5. Wiring for Units with Keypads
J2 Pin Function
1 Col 3
2 Col 2
3 Col 1
4 Col 0
5 Row 3
6 Row 2
7 Row 1
8 Row 0
123
456
789
0CE
CMD
ENT
C3 C2 C1
R3
R2
R1
R0
Note: On a 3 x 4
matrix keypad,
Pin 4 (C0) is not
used.
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Grounding and
Shielding
Single RM2L-NH Keypad
1. When connecting a single RM2L-NH Keypad to the bus, use twisted pair, shielded
minimum 24 AWG cable. Attach the shield at one end only, usually at the apC or
iSTAR end.
2. Attach a local earth ground (18 or 22 gauge) wire to the J5 component on the RM
module of the RM2L-4000 keypad.
Multiple RM Bus Devices
When wiring an RM2L-NH Keypad to a bus with multiple devices, such as other
RM readers, I/8s, or R/8s:
1. Attach the shields along the bus together (insulate each connection). Snip off the
shield wire at the end of the bus. See Figure 7
2. Attach the shield to the ground at only one point – at the ground stud inside the
iSTAR or apC cabinet adjacent to the knockout.
3. Attach a local earth ground (18 or 22 gauge) wire to the J5 component on the
RM2L-NH keypad.
FIGURE 7. RM Shield Wiring
Setting Module
Address and
EOL Termination
To set the module address, set SW1 (16 position rotary switch) to a number from one to
eight. Every RM2L-NH device on a bus must have a unique address.
To set RS-485 EOL (End of Line) termination, set SW3-5 to the On (closed) position if
the module is the last unit on the bus. If the module is not the last unit on the bus,
SW3-5 should be Off (open).
ACM module
RS-485 connector on a reader
Knockout
Twist shield wires together and insulate
(do not ground)
Ground stud
(bus configuration)
Shield wire
Enclosure/cabinet
Shield wire Snip off shield
wire at end of
bus
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Wiring Inputs and
Outputs
Figure 8 shows how to connect ARM-1 relay modules to the RM-4 outputs and how to
wire NO (Normally Open) and NC (Normally Closed) supervised inputs.
FIGURE 8. RM-4 Input/Output Connections
NOTE Maximum distance from P5 to the ARM-1 is 25 feet.
Maximum distance from P5 to the inputs is 2000 feet.
Locate the 1KΩ resistors for the NO and NC supervised inputs as close as possible
to the switch.
To comply with UL requirements, use shielded, minimum 22 AWG stranded,
twisted pair cable for monitor points, DSMs, and REXs. Use Belden9462 or
equivalent.
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Installing the ARM-1
Relay Module
Two ARM-1 relay components can be connected to the RM2L-NH device through the
P5 connector (Table 6 ).
RM P5-1 is the common (+12 VDC) pin for either ARM-1.
RM P5-2 is the output drive (GND) for the first relay.
RM P5-3 is the output drive (GND) for the second relay.
NOTE The ARM-1 has not been evaluated by UL.
Installing the Heater
(optional)
RM2L-NH devices require a heater kit (Model 130-915) when installed outdoors in an
environment and where temperatures may drop below 40° F (5° C).
The Model 130-915 heater kit contains the following parts:
Part # 130-915A is supplied without a transformer. A UL Listed Class 2 transformer
rated output 12 VAC, 40 VA is required for proper installation.
TABLE 6. ARM-1 Wiring
Module Wiring
ARM-1 Relay ARM P2-1 to RM P5-1
ARM P2-2 to RM P5-2
ARM-2 Relay ARM P2-1 to RM P5-1
ARM P2-2 to RM P5-3
TABLE 7. Heater Parts
Quantity Description
1 Transformer 12 VAC 40VA
2 Heater Strips
1 Thermostat (turns on at 40 ° F)
3 Wire nuts
2 6-32 x 1/4” screws to mount thermostat to RM plate.
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Figure 9 shows how to wire the RM heater kit.
FIGURE 9. RM Heater Kit Wiring
Figure 10 shows the location of the heater strips and thermostat on the RM mount plate.
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FIGURE 10. RM Installation
Applying Heater Strips
To apply heater strips:
1. Clean the attachment surface of the RM mount plate with a solvent such as alcohol
(use all required precautions when handling solvents).
2. Carefully remove the release film from the adhesive.
3. Locate the heater on the clean surface of the RM mount plate exactly as shown in
Figure 10
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4. Gently roll the heater strip in place to remove air bubbles.
5. For maximum adhesion, do not apply pressure to the heater strips for 72 hours.
NOTE Air gaps or bubbles under the heater cause localized overheating and possible heater
burnout. Also, application of adhesives at temperatures below 50° F is not
recommended.
Installing the Thermostat
To install the thermostat:
1. Fasten the thermostat to the RM mount plate with the body of the device facing the
junction box and the face sitting flat against the RM mount plate surface.
2. With the back (or outside) surface facing up, align the thermostat such that the screw
holes of the thermostat allow for the 6-32 x 1/4” screws to secure the device to the
RM mount plate.
3. Use two (Quantity 2) 6-32 x 1/4” screws to mount the thermostat to the RM mount
Plate. Tighten the screws allowing the thermostat to be sufficiently secured to the
RM mount plate. Do not over tighten the screws.
Testing RM2L-NH Keypads
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TESTING RM2L-NH
KEYPADS
To test RM2L-NH keypads:
1. Properly configure Devices, Inputs, and Outputs using the C•CURE Administration
application and put the device Online.
2. Measure the supply voltage to the RM-4.
The voltage can be measured between pin 1 (+12 VDC supply) and pin 4 (ground)
on the P4 connector. The voltage must be +12 VDC (+/-5%).
3. Check the RM2L-NH device address setting.
The RM2L-NH device must be set to an unused address, between 1 and 8, when
connected to the apC or iSTAR. Use rotary switch SW1 to set the device address.
4. Check the RM-4 for communications to the apC or iSTAR by observing LED2 and
LED3.
5. Check the supervised inputs. Configure the inputs on the apC or iSTAR using the
C•CURE Administration application.
With no switches or resistors connected to the supervised input 1 and 2 lines, the
C•CURE Monitoring application should report inputs as “Open Loop”. When you
connect the 1,000-ohm resistor to the input terminals, the C• CURE Monitoring
application should report that the input as “Deactivated”. Supervised inputs #1 is
found at pins 4 and 5 of P5. Supervised input #2 is found at pins 6 and 7 of P5.
6. Check the outputs.
The outputs can be functionally tested by using the “momentary activate” feature in
the C• CURE Monitoring application. When the outputs are momentarily activated,
the signal will change state for a few seconds.
Canadian Radio Emissions Requirements
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CANADIAN RADIO
EMISSIONS
REQUIREMENTS
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian
Department of Communications.
Le present appareil numerique n’emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant les
limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de la class A prescrites dans le Reglement
sur le brouillage radiolelectrique edicte par le ministere des Communications du
Canada.
FCC DIGITAL
DEVICE
LIMITATIONS
Radio and Television Interference
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at
his own expense.
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.
In order to maintain compliance with FCC regulations, shielded cables must be
used with this equipment. Operation with non-approved equipment or unshielded
cables is likely to result in interference to radio and television reception.
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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RM2L-NH Keypad Arming Station Quick Start Installation Guide
Document Number: UM-235
Revision: A5
Release Date: July 2009
This manual is proprietary information of Software House. Unauthorized
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Software House assumes no responsibility for incorrect information this
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