INSTALLATION GUIDE - REMOTE ACCESS CONTROLLER RAC 4 • PK3197_10_14
2.   Remove the selected knock-out using a 
hammer & screwdriver / awl, and from 
the inner side of the enclosure tap out the 
small metal disk.
3.   Based on the amount of wires to be 
routed, attach the appropriate strain relief 
to the enclosure as shown in Figure 10. Do 
not attempt to route an excessive 
amount of wires. If extra strain 
reliefs are required please contact 
Kaba Ilco.
4.2
 Installation & wiring Procedures
Step 5: Mounting the controller box
Install the enclosure in the desired location 
using the appropriate items from the hardware 
bag.
For easier access it is recommended to 
remove the access door before installation.
Step 6: Mounting and wiring card 
reader
For installation of the card reader(s) follow the 
appropriate steps listed below, depending 
on the type of card reader and configuration 
being installed.
CAUTION:
 Do not exceed the maximum cable length 
indicated by the manufacturer of the 
products being connected.
CAUTION:
 Refer to the wiring label on the access 
door, the wiring diagram & tables in Annex 
A, or the detailed peripherals connections 
in Annex B.
IMPORTANT:
Every wire must pass through a strain 
relief as connected in step 4.
Model R79K-XXX Contactless card 
reader installation
1.  Remove the back plate and use it to mark 
the holes for the cables and screws.
Alternatively, the drilling template 
DT-514800 included with the reader can be 
used.
NOTE:  Do not use the actual drawing from 
Annex H of this manual to mark the 
hole locations as this drawing is not 
to scale.
2.  Drill the holes in the wall according to the 
diameters indicated on the drilling template 
in Annex H, based on the type of surface 
the reader is being installed on.
Metal surface mounting: install the back 
plate onto the wall with the metal screws 
provided in the installation hardware bag.
Drywall surface mounting: tap the 
wall inserts (provided in the installation 
hardware bag) into the wall using a rubber 
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