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Pyramid Series Proximity Readers

2177 Leghorn Street 01566-002 Rev. 1.2

Mountain View, CA 94043-1605 USA Page 1 of 22

Tel: +1-650-964-2615 Fax: +1-650-988-6687

Web: http://www.pyramidseries.com E-mail: sales@pyramidseries.com

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The Pyramid Series Proximity line of OEM Proximity Readers can be used with virtually any

manufacturer's access panel because the readers produce industry standard pass-through

Wiegand (26-bit or custom formats) or magnetic stripe output. Readers can be configured

to work with access panels using either single or dual LED control lines. Optionally,

Pyramid Series readers can be configured in the factory to read standard formatted HID

credentials

. Pyramid Series readers are able to read the following Pyramid Series

credentials.

• PSC-1 Standard Light Proximity Cards

• PSM-2 Multi Technology Cards

•PSK-3 Proximity Key Tags

When a card or tag is read, a Pyramid Series reader immediately responds with a beep and

an LED flash

. The access panel then handles subsequent LED and beeper responses.

Both the beep and the flash in this "Beep-n-Flash" feature can be disabled. Pyramid Series

readers also feature built-in diagnostics: a start-up self test to ensure reader functionality

and a data line test to ensure reader/access panel communication.

The Pyramid Series features five readers, each with its own unique characteristics, to meet

virtually any requirements an end-user may have.

•The P-300 Cascade Proximity Reader is intended for installation on a window

mullion or a door frame, in proximity applications where an unobtrusive reader is

required. It can be mounted on metal or non-metal surfaces without loss of read

range.

•The P-400 Gibraltar Proximity Reader is intended for mounting on a flat surface or

a solid metal surface, in proximity applications where a vandal-resistant reader is

required.

•The P-500 Alps Proximity Reader is intended for mounting on a flat non-metal

surface or on a standard U.S. single-gang electrical box (if the electrical box is metal,

the provided standoff must be used).

•The P-600 Rocky Proximity Reader and Keypad combines a Pyramid Series

reader and a stainless steel Essex Keypad

into one attractive package. The P-600

reader can be used in applications requiring single verification, either via proximity

access or PIN, but it is typically used in applications requiring dual verification - an

individual requesting access to a secure area must have both a valid proximity access

1. See Section 1.0 HID Compatibility for more information.

2. The P-400 Gibraltar Proximity Reader does not have an LED to maximize its vandal resistance.

Summary of content (22 pages)

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Pyramid Series Proximity Readers • • • PSC-1 Standard Light Proximity Cards PSM-2 Multi Technology Cards PSK-3 Proximity Key Tags When a card or tag is read, a Pyramid Series reader immediately responds with a beep and an LED flash2. The access panel then handles subsequent LED and beeper responses. Both the beep and the flash in this "Beep-n-Flash" feature can be disabled.
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Product Manual Pyramid Series Proximity Readers credential and a valid Personal Identification Number (PIN). To use the P-600 reader for dual verification the access panel must be capable of handling the Wiegand format for the proximity section and either the 8-bit burst or 26-bit Wiegand format for the keypad section. The P-600 is designed for mounting on a flat, non-metal surface or on a standard U.S. single-gang electrical box.
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Pyramid Series Proximity Readers Pyramid Series readers can be configured in the factory to read HID’s standard proximity access control cards, including the ProxCard II, ISOProx II, and ProxKey II in 26-bit and other Wiegand formats, as well as all Pyramid Series credentials. Readers configured to be HID compatible, an optional feature, will have the following sticker on the back side of the reader.
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Pyramid Series Product Manual Pyramid Series Proximity Readers 2.0 Reader Specifications Table 1: Reader Specifications P-300 P-400 P-500 P-600 P-700 3.0” H x 1.5” W x 0.5” D 5.25” H x 2” W x 0.75” D 4.5” H x 3” W x 0.4” D 4.4” H x 3.9” W x 0.95” D 8.5” H x 6.0” W x 1.0” D 76 mm H x 38 mm W x 12 mm D 133.5 mm H x 51 mm W x 19 mm D 114 mm H x 76 mm W x 10 mm D 112 mm H x 99 mm W x 24 mm D 216 mm H x 152 mm W x 25.
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Pyramid Series Proximity Readers Read Range Read range is measured in a clean RF and electrical environment using a Pyramid Series Standard Light Proximity Card (PSC-1) presented parallel to the reader surface with the reader operating at 12 VDC. Like all manufacturers of Proximity Readers, Pyramid Associates recommends a good quality, regulated, linear power supply be used with all proximity readers.
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2.2 Cable Requirements All readers operate with up to 500 feet (152 m) of cable, using seven-conductor1, shielded, stranded cable. Per 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 being applied to the reader.
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Pyramid Series Proximity Readers P-300 Cascade Reader Mounting Instructions Three holes need to be drilled to mount the P-300 Reader's electronics package (see Figure 1:). One large hole (7/8 inch - 22 mm) accommodates the beeper and the reader cable. Two small pilot holes for a #6 screw (1/8 inch - 3 mm) are for mounting the electronics package on the mullion or door frame. Pyramid Series Figure 1: : P-300 Mounting Diagram Product Manual 3.1 2177 Leghorn Street 01566-002 Rev. 1.
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3.2 P-400 Gibraltar Reader Mounting Instructions There are two methods for mounting the Gibraltar Reader on a solid metal surface (see Figure 2:). 1. To mount the reader from the outside, three holes need to be drilled. One through-hole (3/4" - 19 mm) accommodates the reader cable. Two holes correspond with two 1/4", countersunk through-holes in the face of the reader (hole size is dependent upon the size of the mounting screw). 2. To mount the reader from the inside, five holes need to be drilled.
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Pyramid Series Proximity Readers P-500 Alps Reader Mounting Instructions Three holes need to be drilled to mount the P-500 Reader's electronics package (see Figure 3:). One large hole (7/8 inch - 22 mm) accommodates the beeper and the reader cable. Two small pilot holes for a #6 screw (1/8 inch - 3 mm) are for mounting the electronics package on a wall surface. Drilling is not required if the reader is to be mounted to a standard U.S.
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Pyramid Series Product Manual Pyramid Series Proximity Readers 3.4 P-600 Rocky Reader and Keypad Mounting Instructions When mounting to a flat surface, three holes need to be drilled to mount the P-600's electronics package (refer to Figure 4:). One large hole (1 inch - 25.5 mm) accommodates the beeper and the reader cable (please note that the beeper and reader cable hole is not located on the reader's center line).
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Pyramid Series Proximity Readers P-700 Yukon Reader Mounting Instructions When mounting to a flat surface, five holes need to be drilled to mount the P-700’s electronics package (refer to Figure 5:). One large hole (1.25 inches - 25.5 mm) accommodates the beeper and reader cable. Four small pilot holes for a #10 countersunk screw (0.190 inches - 4.8 mm) are for mounting the electronics package to a flat wall surface.
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Pyramid Series Product Manual Pyramid Series Proximity Readers 3.6 Installing the Front Cover Bezel Once the electronics package is installed, simply align one corner of the front cover bezel with the mounted package and gently press it into place. To remove the front cover bezel, slip a thin blade screwdriver just inside the bezel (see the location identified in Figures 1, 3, 4, and 5 for the reader being installed1).
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Pyramid Series Proximity Readers Product Manual Figure 7: : Magnetic Stripe Format Wiring Connections Some ABA Track-II Magnetic Stripe (clock and data) compatible control panels require a card present signal. A circuit can be added external to Pyramid Series Proximity readers to emulate this signal. Figure 8: provides an example of a circuit diagram using a 47 µF capacitor and two 1N4148 diodes, illustrating how a card present signal can be emulated.
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Product Manual Pyramid Series Proximity Readers 4.0 Installation Verification The following information applies to an installation with an access panel. Refer to the Troubleshooting the Reader Installation section beginning on page 21 if the reader is not functioning properly. 4.1 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 in one place. 4.
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Pyramid Series Proximity Readers Read Range for P-300, P-500, and P-700 Readers Perform the following steps to verify the read range1 of P-300, P-500, and P-700 readers (see “Read Range” on page 5 for read range specifications). 1. Hold a Pyramid Series card or tag parallel to the reader, about 6 inches away from the reader. - For the P-300 and P-500, hold the card about 6 inches (152 mm) away from the reader. - For the P-700, hold the card about 20 inches (508 mm) away from the reader. 2.
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Product Manual Pyramid Series Proximity Readers Pyramid Series Figure 9: : Presenting a Card to a P-400 Reader 2177 Leghorn Street 01566-002 Rev. 1.2 Mountain View, CA 94043-1605 USA Page 16 of 22 Tel: +1-650-964-2615 Fax: +1-650988-6687 Web: http://www.pyramidseries.com E-mail: sales@pyramidseries.
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Pyramid Series Proximity Readers Read Range for P-600 Readers Perform the following steps to verify the read range1 of P-600 readers (refer to the Read Range specification section on page 4). 1. Hold a Pyramid Series card or tag parallel to the reader, about 6 inches away from the reader. 2. Slowly bring the Card/Tag in toward the reader and note the distance when the reader recognizes the card (the reader beeps and the LED flashes).
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Product Manual Pyramid Series Proximity Readers 4.7 P-600 Keypad Operation Depress several keys. Each keystroke will generate a beep and an LED flash. • • When in the 8-Bit Burst mode (default), each keystroke sends data to the access panel. When in the 26-Bit Wiegand mode, you must press the # key after entering a PIN to send data to the access panel. 4.8 P-600 Keypad Error Code (26-bit Wiegand Mode ONLY) The range for valid keypad entry codes is from 1 to 65534.
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Pyramid Series Proximity Readers Control cards are specially coded proximity cards that toggle readers between specified modes of operation. To toggle between modes, simply present the control card to the reader. The reader beeps and the LED flashes indicating the control card was recognized and the mode has been changed, but no data is sent to the access panel. Please refer to the Pyramid Series Control Cards Reference Document (P/N 01846-003) for further information on how to use control cards.
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Product Manual Pyramid Series Proximity Readers 5.5 Keypad Data Mode Control Card On the P-600 Rocky Proximity Reader and Keypad, the Wiegand data transmission setting for the keypad is capable of transmitting data in 8-bit burst or Wiegand 26-bit1. The keypad uses a Keypad Data Mode control card to change between the 8-bit burst and 26bit Wiegand data modes. The factory default setting for the keypad portion of the P-600 Rocky Proximity Reader and Keypad is 8-bit burst mode. 5.
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Pyramid Series Proximity Readers Table 3: Reader Installation Problem The reader does not recognize a card/tag (no beep, no LED flash). Corrective Action 1. One or more of the reader’s wiring connections are incorrect. • Power down the reader/access panel and verify the wiring connections are correct for the reader/access panel combination per the instructions in the Wiring Connections section beginning on page 12. 2. The reader is not receiving proper power from the access panel.
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Product Manual Pyramid Series Proximity Readers Table 3: Reader Installation Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action 2. The shield wire for the reader’s cable has opened somewhere between the reader and the access panel. • Verify the shield line from the access panel to the reader is one continuous, connected line. Refer to the access panel’s documentation and verify the shield line is correctly connected to the access panel. 3.