RM-4 Reader Module Installation

Sheet
8200-0908-01 Version A2
The RM-4 Reader Module Installation Sheet provides connection information for
RM-4 boards. You can interface read heads that supply Wiegand signaling or
Magnetic (ABA) signaling to apCs and iSTARs using RM-4 boards.

Wiring Inputs, Outputs, Figure 1 shows RM-4 P1 / P5 wiring and SW3 switch settings.
and Reader Bus

FIGURE 1. RM-4 P1/P5 Wiring Requirements

NOTE SW3-7 and SW3-8 refer to the Beeper on the RM-4.

P3 Reader Beep refers to the Beeper on the read head, if it exists.

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Reader Connections Figure 2 shows the P3 read head wiring. (Wiegand or Magnetic signaling)

FIGURE 2. RM-4 Reader Connections

Wiring Keypads Table 1 indicates keypad wiring.

TABLE 1. Wiring Keypads

J2 Pin Function
1 Col 3

2 Col 2 C3 C2 C1

3 Col 1

4 Col 0
R3 1 2 3 Note that on a
3 x 4 matrix
5 Row 3 R2 4 5 6 keypad, Pin 4
(C0) is not used.
6 Row 2 R1 7 8 9
7 Row 1
R0
CMD
ENT 0 CE
8 Row 0

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 Grounding and Single RM-4
Shielding 1. When connecting the RM-4 to the reader bus, use twisted pair, shielded minimum 24
AWG cable. Attach the shield at one end only, usually at the apC or iSTAR end.
2. Attach a local earth ground (18 - 22 gauge) wire to the J5 component on the RM-4.

Multiple RM Bus Devices

When wiring an RM-4 reader to a bus with multiple devices, such as other
RM-4s, RM-4Es, I/8s, or R/8s:
1. Connect the shields together along the bus (insulate each connection). Snip off the
shield wire at the end of the bus.
2. Attach the shield to ground at only one point – usually at the ground stud inside the
iSTAR or apC cabinet adjacent to the knockout.
3. Attach a local earth ground (18 - 22 gauge) wire to the J5 component on the RM-4.

Setting Module Module Address: Set SW1 (16 position rotary switch) to a number from one to
Address and eight. Every RM series reader on a bus must have a unique address.
EOL Termination
RS-485 EOL (End of Line) Termination: Set SW3-5 to On (closed) position if the
module is the last unit on the bus. If the module is not the last unit on the bus,
set SW3-5 to Off (open) position.

Installing ARM-1 Two ARM-1 relays can be connected through the P5 connector, as shown in
Relay Modules Figure 3:

FIGURE 3. Connecting ARM-1 Relays

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 Table 2 shows the wiring connections between the RM-4 and the ARM-1 relay
modules.

TABLE 2. ARM-1 Wiring

Module Wiring Notes

ARM-1 Relay ARM P2-1 to RM P5-1 „ RM P5-1 is common (+12 VDC) pin for either ARM-1
ARM P2-2 to RM P5-2 „ RM P5-2 is the output drive (GND) for the first relay.
ARM-2 Relay ARM P2-1 to RM P5-1 „ RM P5-3 is the output drive (GND) for the second
ARM P2-2 to RM P5-3 relay.

Wiring Supervised Figure 3 shows how to wire supervised inputs to P5. Both NO and NC types are
Inputs shown.

Power Requirements Table 3 lists the power requirements and operating specifications of the RM-4
and Specifications module.
TABLE 3. Power Requirements and Operating Specifications

Requirement Specification

RM-4 Power requirements +12 VDC (± 5%)

75 mA without reader and LCD

Maximum power draw +12 VDC (± 5%)

(with full load) 350 mA maximum with reader and LCD

Reader LED output control 4.0 VDC to 5.25 VDC, 20 mA maximum

Reader port output voltage 5 VDC

or
12 VDC

RM-4 Reader Module Installation Sheet

Document Number: 8200-0908-01, Revision: A2
Release Date: May 2011
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