GENERAL DESCRIPTION 
The NetworX NX-1701E is a proximity card reader / door control module used to expand the capabilities of the 
NetworX control panels. 
 
$  Microprocessor-controlled 
$  Includes one (1) low current trigger output, which can be used to control a door strike relay 
$  Up to 15 card readers can be connected to the NX-8E and NX-8, 3 card readers can be connected to the NX-
6 and 2 card readers can be connected to the NX-4. (Flash panels only) 
$  Can be programmed to control access in any or all partitions 
$  LEDs can be programmed to follow the output and/or the armed or ready status of the system 
$  Has an optional optical tamper switch 
 
 
INSTALLATION AND WIRING 
To install the card reader, simply wire it into the system.  Refer to the following wiring table for details. 
 
DESCRIPTION 
GREEN 
(DATA) 
Connect to the NetworX control panel DATA terminal. This wire is the data-signaling 
terminal to all the devices on the buss. 
BLACK 
(COM) 
Connect to the NetworX control panel COMMON terminal.  Supplies the common side of 
the power to the card reader module. 
RED 
(POS) 
Connect to NetworX control panel AUX POWER + terminal.  Supplies power to the card 
reader module. 
WHITE 
(EGRESS) 
This is an optional EGRESS (exit) input.  To use this feature, connect the normally open 
egress switch between this terminal and COM.   If this feature is not used, there is no need 
to connect this wire. 
BLUE 
(OUTPUT) 
This is an optional open-collector (negative trigger) OUTPUT.   It can be used to drive a 
relay. To use this feature, connect the coil contacts of a relay between this terminal and 
AUX POWER +.  Absolute maximum 14 volts @ 25mA. 
 This is a low current output and must not be used to directly energize high current 
door openers.  
 
 
ENROLLING 
The NetworX control panels have the ability to automatically find and store in memory the presence of all keypads, 
zone expanders, wireless receivers, output modules, and any other device on the keypad buss. This allows these 
devices to be supervised by the control panel.  To enroll the devices, enter the Program Mode using the procedure 
outlined in the control panel Installation Manual.  When the Program Mode is exited, the NX-8 control will 
automatically enroll the devices.  The enrolling process takes about 12 seconds, during which time the Service LED 
will illuminate.  User codes will not be accepted during the enrolling process.  Once a module is enrolled, if it is not 
detected by the control, the Service LED will illuminate. 
 
 
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