STid ARCS Blue Upgradable Readers - Installation Instructions

Connections

The ARCS Blue readers feature various connection ports:

• J6: Antenna connector
• J7: Keypad connector
• J9: Biometric connector
• J14: Display connector
• J2: O/C contact
• J4 / J15: Output Connector / Output cable

Wiring Details (Type/Tipo):

Dimensions

Smart Mounting Plate Dimensions (Version 1):

• Outer Diameter: ⌀99.1mm (⌀3.90in)
• Inner Diameter: ⌀60.0mm (⌀2.36in)
• Screw Hole Diameter: ⌀3.1mm (⌀0.12in)
• Mounting Hole Diameter: ⌀7.2mm (⌀0.28in)
• Recessed Diameter: ⌀62mm (⌀2.44in)
• Recessed Depth: ⌀4.2mm (⌀0.17in)

Base Mounting Dimensions (Version 2):

• Outer Diameter: ⌀101.4mm (⌀3.98in)
• Inner Diameter: ⌀60.0mm (⌀2.36in)
• Screw Hole Diameter: ⌀3.1mm (⌀0.12in)
• Mounting Hole Diameter: ⌀7.2mm (⌀0.28in)
• Recessed Diameter: ⌀62mm (⌀2.44in)
• Recessed Depth: ⌀4.2mm (⌀0.17in)
• Mounting Screw Holes: 4x⌀6.1mm (4x⌀0.24in)
• Base Diameter: ⌀79.0mm (⌀3.11in)
• Base Recessed Diameter: ⌀73.6mm (⌀2.90in)
• Base Recessed Depth: ⌀22.3mm (⌀0.88in)
• Base Recessed Diameter: ⌀7.4mm (⌀0.29in)
• Base Recessed Depth: ⌀4.2mm (⌀0.17in)

General tolerance follows ISO NFT 58-000 standard.

Mounting and Fixation

Mounting Steps:

• Pass cables through the hole in the base.
• Screw the base into its final location.
• Connect the reader.
• Test readings and communication.
• Place the reader onto the base, clipping the top part first, then pivoting it down.
• Secure the reader with the two provided screws using the specific tool.

Fixation Steps (French):

• Faire passer les câbles dans la cavité du socle.
• Fixer le socle sur son emplacement final.
• Effectuer le raccordement du lecteur.
• Tester le fonctionnement.
• Placer le lecteur sur le socle (clipper le haut puis pivoter le vers le bas).
• Fixer le lecteur à l'aide des 2 vis et de l'embout fourni.

Montaje Steps (Spanish):

• Pase los cables por el orificio de la base.
• Atornille la base a su ubicación final.
• Conecte el lector.
• Pruebe la lectura y comunicación.
• Coloque el lector en la base (en los clips de la parte superior y luego gírelo hacia abajo).
• Fije el lector con los 2 tornillos y la tapa incluida.

Bus Architecture (RS485)

For RS485 bus architecture, the RT resistor (120 Ω end-of-line resistor) is supplied. The diagram shows a typical bus setup with multiple readers connected.

Power Supply Characteristics

Main Power Supply:

• Range: +7 Vdc to +28 Vdc
• Typical: 12 Vdc
• Type: Use an AC/DC power supply type LPS (Limited Power Source as per IEC/UL/EN 60950-1 Ed2) or type ES1, PS1 (according to IEC/UL/EN 62368-1) for the main supply.

Maximum Consumption at 12 Vdc:

Recommended Cables

Screw Terminal Output:

• RS485: Use a multi-conductor shielded twisted pair cable. Max. length: 3281 ft (1000m) at 9600 baud.
• Wiegand / Clock & Data: Use an untwisted shielded multi-conductor cable. For data: 2 wires AWG24 - 98 ft (30m) max / 4 wires AWG24 - 197 ft (60m) max / 6 wires AWG24 - 328 ft (100m) max. For clock/data: 2 wires AWG20 - 164 ft (50m) max / 4 wires AWG20 - 328 ft (100m) max.

Cable Output (Cable Supplied): TRANXALARM - 14x0.22mm² - length 3.05m.

Features and Precautions

Anti-Tearing:

Tearing is detected by an accelerometer. Caution: switch on the reader when it is in its final position to initialize the accelerometer correctly.

Bell:

For touch screen read-only readers, if the bell is activated, contact J2 is used to connect an external ring (max. 200 mA at 28 Vdc).

UHF Default Configuration Settings:

When the reader is powered off, default settings can be stored in internal memory accessible via UHF RFID technology and will be applied upon power-up.

Reader Configuration:

• R and S readers are configurable with SCB RFID / virtual configuration cards.
• OSDP™ readers are configurable with OCB RFID / virtual configuration cards or via FileTransfer command.
• Successful configuration is indicated by a green LED and five beeps. Failed configuration (incompatible firmware or key mismatch) results in a red LED and a 1-second beep.
• Caution: Always set your reader with your own company key.

Powering-Up Sequence:

Upon power-up, the reader undergoes an initialization phase:

1. White LED and buzzer activate for 100 ms.
2. LED activation indicates firmware version: Red = +10, Orange = +5, Green = +1.
3. For serial R/S readers: Orange LED flashes 20 times, indicating waiting for an update.
4. For Bluetooth® readers: White LED remains lit during Bluetooth initialization.
5. Default LED activation: flashes blue for read-only, off for OSDP™ (if no custom configuration).
6. For ARC screens with keypad: Default mode displays a standby image and activates the keyboard upon touch.

Precautions for Biometric Sensor and Keypad:

• For optimal biometric sensor operation, ensure it is free of water traces. Installation under cover is recommended for outdoor use.
• The keypad is sensitive; remove gloves before entering codes.

Caution for Bluetooth® Reader:

When powering up the Bluetooth® reader (BT1/BT2), ensure no objects or hands are within a 10 cm (3.94 in) radius around the reader.

Installation Precautions:

• Supply voltage at the reader's connector must be between +7 Vdc and +28 Vdc.
• Keep readers away from computer or power source cables to minimize electrical interference.
• Recommended distances between readers: Parallel planes: 30 cm (11.8 in), Same plane: 40 cm (15.8 in), Perpendicular planes: 30 cm (11.8 in).
• Recommended distance between Bluetooth® readers: 2 meters (78.74 in) in any plane.
• Install readers at a height below 2 meters (as per UL/IEC 62368 standard).
• Installation on metal surfaces may reduce reading distance.
• Use a ferrite (two-way) on power and data cables (e.g., Wurth Elektronik reference 74271222).
• For ARCS screw terminal output readers, connect the provided 2.2 µF capacitor between +12V and GND directly at the connector output (no polarization required).
• Readers are designed for indoor and outdoor installation.
• Connect wires or connectors BEFORE powering on. Disconnect wires or connectors ONLY AFTER powering off.

Operating Temperature

Operating Temperature Ranges:

Declaration of Compliance

STid declares that the ARCS-X reader complies with the essential requirements of Directives RED 2014/53/EU, RoHS 2011/65/EU, and the Delegated Directive. A copy of the declaration is available upon request from qualite@stid.com.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to 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.

Note: The grantee is not responsible for unauthorized modifications that could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with RF exposure safety requirements per RSS-102 Issue 5 and FCC rules §1.1307(b), 2.1091, and 2.1093.

Maximum Magnetic Field Levels:

• 13 dBµA/m (at 10 meters) for 13.56 MHz frequency.
• 25 dBµA/m (at 3 meters) for 125 kHz frequency (ARCS-I/J/K/BT2 readers - SE8 module).
• 9 dBµA/m (at 10 meters) for 125 kHz frequency (ARCS-IM/JM/KM/BT2 readers - SE8M module).
• 4 dBm for 2.4 GHz frequency.

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