PK3166_09-07 • RAC 3.5 / RAC 4 / RAC 4XT INSERT READER INSTALLATION GUIDE
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3.0  Installation Guide
3.1  Prepare mounting panel
Using  the  drilling  template  DT-512152,  align  the  paper 
template at the desired location, mark the location of the holes 
to be drilled and the rectangular cut out to be made.
CAUTION: Be sure to follow all relevant building 
standards, codes or regulations and any stipulated 
safety procedures. Do all appropriate research before 
commencing work. Kaba Ilco is not responsible for 
damage or malfunction due to incorrect installation 
resulting from non-compliance to any building codes, 
standards or regulations or non-conformance to any 
stipulated safety procedures.
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3.2  Cut out hole for insert reader
Using  the  appropriate  tool  cut  out  the  rectangular  hole  for 
the  insert  reader.  Using  the  5/32"  (4mm)  drill  bit,  drill  the 
2  holes  needed  in  the  mounting  panel  for  the  insert  reader 
attachment.
CAUTION: Make sure to remove all burrs and sharp edges 
after cutting, drilling or tapping operations.
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3.3  Connect wiring to reader
3.3.1 Connect cables to reader, see fig.1
3.3.2 Cable Extension
If the 15ft. cable supplied with the reader is not long enough, 
use gauge 24 (or bigger) shielded cable with 4 pairs to make 
an extension (up to  500  ft.).  Make  sure  that all pairs on the 
cable are connected
3.3.3 Connect wires
Depending  on  the  RAC  system,  follow  the  appropriate  sub 
section listed below.
3.3.3.1 For RAC 3.5:
Refer to RAC 3.5 Installation guide PK2918. Connect the cable 
to JP3 as per table 1.
3.3.3.2 For RAC 4XT and RAC 4:
Refer to Installation guide PK3191 for RAC 4XT or PK3197 for 
RAC 4.
NOTE:  RAC  4XT  supports  single  (Ingress)  or  dual  (Ingress 
&  Egress)  readers,  while  the  RAC  4  supports  only  a  single 
(Ingress) reader configuration.
For Ingress reader: 
Connect the cable to J1, J2 and J3, as per table 1.
For Egress reader: 
Connect the cable to J12, J13 and J14, as per table 1.
Signal Name  Insert Reader  Extension for  RAC 3.5  RAC 4/4XT  RAC 4XT 
  Wire Color  Cable Length over  Ingress Reader  Ingress Reader  Egress Reader 
    15ft. Cable Color  Connection  Connection  Connection
+12V  Purple  Orange/White  JP3-1  J1-3  J14-3
GND  Purple/Black  White/Orange  JP3-2  J1-2  J14-2
DATA+  White  Black/White  JP3-7  J2-1  J13-1
DATA-  White/Black  White/Black  JP3-8  J2-2  J13-2
GREEN_LED+  Red  Red/White  JP3-3  J3-1  J12-1
GREEN_LED-  Red/Black  White/Red  JP3-4  J3-2  J12-2
RED_LED+  Yellow  Yellow/White  JP3-5  J3-3  J12-3
RED_LED-  Yellow/Black  White/Yellow  JP3-6  J3-4  J12-4
Not Used (Shield)  Black  Sheild  -  -  -
Not Used)  -  Brown/White  -  -  -
Not Used  -  White/Brown  -  -  -
Table 1
Fig. 1