Shield Connection
1. Connect the reader pigtail shield and cable shield wires together at the reader pigtail splice.
2. Connect the cable shield to a suitable earth point. Do not connect the shield to a ground or AUX connection.
The reader pigtail shield wire is not terminated inside the reader.
Important:
⦁ The card reader must be connected to the module port using a shielded cable.
⦁ The shield must only be connected at one end of the cable in the metallic enclosure (frame grounded).
⦁ Do not connect the cable shield to an AUX-, 0V or V- connection on the module.
⦁ Do not connect the cable shield to any shield used for isolated communication.
⦁ The reader pigtail shield and cable shield wires should be joined at the reader pigtail splice.
⦁ Do not terminate the reader shield wire inside the reader.
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