IDESCO T101 Cardea Access Control Reader Instruction Manual

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Installation instructions

CARDEA

WARNINGS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The reading distance is affected by the distance between the readers .
Note: Some mounting surface materials affects to reading distance, for example metal reduces it.
Tamper can be enabled as needed.
A change in the reader’s position triggers an alarm.

Note: If the tamper is enabled, it re-learns normal position at each startup. To setup the tamper correctly, keep the reader in final installation position when powering on or configure the reader after the installation.
The output and input operations are based on grounding.
The maximum open-circuit voltage is 30 VDC.

CONTENTS OF THE READER PACKAGE:
Reader, mounting plate, connector housing cover and connectors.

CONNECTORS AND CONNECTIONS

1. For Wiegand
2. For Wiegand, configurable
3. For OSDPv2
4. For OSDPv2, configurable
5. Main LED’s colours and their external controls are configurable
6. Can be used for reader firmware updates

The colors match the accessory cable supplied by Idesco.

INSTALLATION

The exact dimensions of the products can be found on the following page.

1. Install the mounting plate Attach the mounting plate to the wall with screws.
   Note: Do not overtighten.
   We recommend using dome head screws suitable for the wall material.
   
2. Wiring the reader
   2A) Thread cable through the hole in the connector housing cover but do not remove the grommet.
   Use a cable approximately 6mm ±0.5mm thick.
   2B) Connect wires to connector in correct positions (follow guide on page 2).
   Note: Incorrect wiring can permanently damage a reader.
   2C) Install connectors to the reader.
   2D) Press the connector housing cover into place.
   
3. Attach the reader
   Attach the reader to the mounting plate with a hinge-like motion.
4. Tighten the security screw
   Tighten the security screw (M3 x 12 mm) from the bottom of the housing.
   

DIMENSIONS

REGULATORY
This reader complies with the requirements of the EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, the Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU, the RED Directive 2014/53/ EU and accordingly carries the CE marking.
FCC
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.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note:
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 equipment does 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.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Canada Radio Certification
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licenceexempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Prolonged stay in the immediate proximity of the reader (< 20 cm) should be avoided.
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