Viking Prox-1 Instructions for use

TECHNICAL

Proxy Card Readers for Apartment or

Office Entry Systems

The model PROX-1 is a HID compatible 125KHz proximity

card reader and is designed to be mounted directly to a

metal door or window frame (mullions), making it ideal for

applications requiring an access credential. The proximity

card reader transmits data in 26-Bit Wiegand format, mak-

ing it compatible with any of the Wiegand equipped Viking

entry controllers.

The PROX-1 delivers non-contact read ranges up to 6 inch-

es (152 mm), and operates from 5 to 14 VDC. Physical size

is a compact 3.2 x 1.7 x 0.70 inches (80 x 43 x 17 mm).

Mounting is simplified with horizontal and vertical mounting

slots, which allow the reader to be conveniently adjusted

and leveled. To allow both indoor and outdoor operation the

electronics are sealed in tamper resistant epoxy potting.

Concealing the mounting hardware, the PROX-1 ships with

both Black and Ash (Off-White) covers standard.

• Read range of up to 6 inches

• Standard 26-bit Wiegand interface

• HID compatible

• Potted for indoor or outdoor use

• Pigtail connection for easy installation

• Red LED indicates power and flashes off

during card read

• Transducer provides beep during card read

1Power: 5-14V DC, 45mA - average, 80mA - peak

Dimensions: 80mm x 43mm x 17mm (3.2” x 1.7” x 0.7”)

Shipping weight: 0.45 kg (1 lb)

Environmental: -40° C to 65° C (-40° F to 150° F) with 5% to

95% non-condensing humidity

Connections: 18” long pigtail leads, 24 gauge

Credential Compatibility: Viking PROXCARD, HID (ProxCard

II, ISO Prox II and ProxTag II)

Compatible with these Viking products:

• AES-2000 Accessible Entry System

(see DOD# 202 for more information)

• AES-2005 Accessible Entry System with Video

(see DOD# 204 for more information)

• C-4000 Apartment/Office Entry Controller

(see DOD# 164 for more information)

• ES-1 Stand Alone Keyless Entry System

(see DOD# 193 for more information)

PROX-1

Proximity Card

Reader

January 24, 2011

IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH A VIKING PRODUCT

PLEASE CONTACT: VIKING TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT (715) 386-8666

Our Technical Support Department is available for assistance Monday 8am - 4pm and Tuesday to Friday 8am - 5pm central standard

time. So that we can give you better service, before you call please:

1. Know the model number, the serial number and what software version you have (see serial label).

2. Have your Technical Practice in front of you.

3. It is best if you are on site.

RETURNING PRODUCT FOR REPAIR

The following procedure is for equipment that needs repair:

1. Customer must contact Viking's Technical Support Department at 715-386-8666 to obtain a Return Authorization (RA) number. The

customer MUST have a complete description of the problem, with all pertinent information regarding the defect, such as options set,

conditions, symptoms, methods to duplicate problem, frequency of failure, etc.

2. Packing: Return equipment in original box or in proper packing so that damage will not occur while in transit. Static sensitive equip-

ment such as a circuit board should be in an anti-static bag, sandwiched between foam and individually boxed. All equipment should

be wrapped to avoid packing material lodging in or sticking to the equipment. Include ALL parts of the equipment. C.O.D. or freight

collect shipments cannot be accepted. Ship cartons prepaid to: Viking Electronics, 1531 Industrial Street, Hudson, WI 54016

3. Return shipping address: Be sure to include your return shipping address inside the box. We cannot ship to a P.O. Box.

4. RA number on carton: In large printing, write the R.A. number on the outside of each carton being returned.

RETURNING PRODUCT FOR EXCHANGE

The following procedure is for equipment that has failed out-of-box (within 10 days of purchase):

1. Customer must contact Viking’s Technical Support at 715-386-8666 to determine possible causes for the problem. The customer

MUST be able to step through recommended tests for diagnosis.

2. If the Technical Support Product Specialist determines that the equipment is defective based on the customer's input and

troubleshooting, a Return Authorization (R.A.) number will be issued. This number is valid for fourteen (14) calendar days from the

date of issue.

3. After obtaining the R.A. number, return the approved equipment to your distributor, referencing the R.A. number. Your distributor will

then replace the product over the counter at no charge. The distributor will then return the product to Viking using the same R.A.

number.

4. The distributor will NOT exchange this product without first obtaining the R.A. number from you. If you haven't followed the

steps listed in 1, 2 and 3, be aware that you will have to pay a restocking charge.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Viking warrants its products to be free from defects in the workmanship or materials, under normal use and service, for a period of one year from the date of

purchase from any authorized Viking distributor or 18 months from the date manufactured, which ever is greater. If at any time during the warranty period, the

product is deemed defective or malfunctions, return the product to Viking Electronics, Inc., 1531 Industrial Street, Hudson, WI., 54016. Customer must contact

Viking's Technical Support Department at 715-386-8666 to obtain a Return Authorization (R.A.) number.

This warranty does not cover any damage to the product due to lightning, over voltage, under voltage, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence or any damage

caused by use of the product by the purchaser or others.

NO OTHER WARRANTIES. VIKING MAKES NO WARRANTIES RELATING TO ITS PRODUCTS OTHER THAN AS DESCRIBED ABOVE AND DISCLAIMS

ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

EXCLUSION OF CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. VIKING SHALL NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, BE LIABLE TO PURCHASER, OR ANY OTHER

PARTY, FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE SALE OR USE OF THE

PRODUCT SOLD HEREUNDER.

EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. WHETHER IN AN ACTION BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT

LIABILITY) OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, ANY LIABILITY OF VIKING SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT, OR AT

VIKING'S OPTION, REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE AS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND ANY LIABILITY OF VIKING SHALL BE SO LIMITED.

IT IS EXPRESSLY UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED THAT EACH AND EVERY PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT WHICH PROVIDES FOR DISCLAIMER

OF WARRANTIES, EXCLUSION OF CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY, ARE SEVERABLE FROM

ANY OTHER PROVISION AND EACH PROVISION IS A SEPARABLE AND INDEPENDENT ELEMENT OF RISK ALLOCATION AND IS INTENDED TO BE

ENFORCED AS SUCH.

PART 15 LIMITATIONS

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class 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.

Cable Requirements:

The PROX-1 can operate at up to *500 feet (152 m) of cable, using seven-conductor, shielded, stranded cable. Per the Security Industry

Association’s Wiegand specification, AWG 24 (such as Belden 9537) is the minimum gauge required for data transfer in a 500-foot run

length. However, the proper wire gauge to use must be determined by the current draw requirements of the reader, the length of the cable

run, and the voltage applied to the reader.

If the reader is to be operated at 5 VDC, 5 VDC must be available at the reader (long cable runs have a voltage drop due to the resist-

ance in the cable). A larger gauge of wire (having less resistance) or a separate power supply near the reader may be required to ensure

5 VDC is available at the reader.

Output Formats:

• Wiegand (industry standard 26-bit Wiegand)

• Magnetic Stripe (ABA Track II, clock and data, with card present)

Grounding:

Shield (drain) continuity must run from the reader to the access panel. Shield (drain) and reader ground must be tied together at the

access panel and connect to an earth ground at one point.

Power:

The PROX-1 may be powered by the access panel. As such, the reader is powered on when the access panel is powered on. However

the best case is to power the reader by a separate, linear power supply.

Voltage: 5 to 14 VDC Note: For maximum read range, a minimum of 12VDC is recommended.

FleaPowerTM Control Line:

The PROX-1 can be placed in a special lower power mode by pulling the purple colored fleaPower Control Line low. This special low

power mode reduces the average power required by the reader.

Note 1: Read range is stated in a clean RF and electrical environment using Viking Proxcards presented parallel to the

reader surface with the reader operating at 12 VDC. Additionally, read range may be affected by local installation condi-

tions. Range will be less when mounted to metal.

Note 2: Use of a linear power supply is always recommended.

Note 3: Minimum current draw is obtained by operating the reader in the fleaPower mode at 5 VDC with the LED off. Peak

current draw occurs when reading a card or tag.

* Note: When used with a Viking Entry System/Controller, see the Entry System’s Technical Practice for the maximum wire run length.

Due to the dynamic nature of the product design, the information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Viking Electronics, and its affiliates and/or

subsidiaries assume no responsibility for errors and omissions contained in this information. Revisions of this document or new editions of it may be issued to incorporate

such changes.

DOD# 221

ZF303040 Rev 4

Printed in the U.S.A.

IMPORTANT: Electronic devices are susceptible to lightning and power station electrical surges from both the AC outlet and the

telephone line. It is recommended that a surge protector be installed to protect against such surges.

1. When the reader is powered up a victory beep (4-quick beeps) is heard and the LED stays Red.

2. Present the correct card and the reader will beep once and LED will flash on and off. It is up to the control panel to

control dual LED and have the LED turn green when an enrolled card is presented.

If reader does not recognize the card/tag (no beep, no LED flash) or reader has short read range, please see table below

for possible causes and solutions.

Possible Cause

Incorrect wiring

Not enough power

Mounted near electromagnetic interference

Incorrect card used

Reader/access panel not properly grounded

Supply generating electromagnetic interference

Corrective Action

Verify wiring connection

12 VDC suggested

Relocate or provide greater separation from

Verify card compatibility from model number

Quality Earth Ground needed. Verify shield line from the access panel to the

reader is one continuous, connected line.

Linear power supply recommended

If any of the corrective actions mentioned above don’t work, please disconnect the reader from panel and power it with a

separate power supply or 9V battery and test card functionality. By powering it individually and off the installation most vari-

ables that can cause malfunction are eliminated. If after the reader is powered by a separate power source the failure per-

sist, please contact Viking Electronics Product Support.

Typical Wiegand Connections

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