User's Manual

EA-P3 Proximity Reader
Operating Instructions
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Package Contents
 EA-P3-01x Proximity Reader
 Wire Harness
 Mounting Screws (x2)
 User Instructions
EA-P3-101 Proximity Reader
Features
 LED and buzzer indicators
 26-bit Weigand output
 For indoor use only
Specifications
Power: 12VDC ± 10%
60mA maximum (no attached devices)
Transmit Frequency: 125kHz FSK
Card Reading Range: up to 10 cm (depending on installation)
Operating Temperature: 0-50 °C
Operating Humidity: 20-90% RH, No condensation
Dimensions: 94 mm x 43 mm x 15 mm
Reader Mounting and Installation
Please refer to Southco trade drawing J-EA-P3-01 for mounting and
installation details.
Status LED
The EA-P3-101 has on bi-color (red/green) LED to indicate status.
When power is first applied to the reader, the LED will turn red, blink
green three times, then stay red.
When a compatible prox card is presented to the reader, the LED will
blink green once.
Weigand Output Signals
The EA-P3-101 reader is capable of reading 26-bit 125kHZ FSK
proximity cards. When a card is presented to the reader, the reader
will convert the user card ID to Weigand format. The timing of the
Weigand outputs is shown in the figure below:
1
0
Data 1
Data 0
50ms
2ms
NOTE: The Weigand signals must be pulled high to a voltage
level compatible with the controller connected to the EA-P3-101.
Wire Harness Pinout
pin #
wire color
function
1 Red VCC (12VDC)
2 Black GND
3 White Data 1
4 Green Data 0
5 Yellow GND
6 Brown no function
7 Orange no function
8 Blue no function
CAUTION: Product can be damaged if wired incorrectly. Follow
wiring diagram above.
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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 installation, may cause harmful interference to radio
communication. 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
You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to
operate the equipment.
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 and
2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.