Paxton Switch2 How To Install

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Switch2
Lock connection - 12V DC Power for the lock is taken directly from the 12V terminal of the Switch2. The lock
is controlled by switching the 0V feed via the voltage free relay contacts. If a fail-open lock is used the 0V is
linked to the 'N.C.' whilst with a fail-closed lock, it is connected to the 'N.O.' In either conguration, the 0V
feed to the lock is then supplied via the 'Com' terminal.
Exit button / Time zone control - A 'push to make' exit button can be connected between the "Exit" terminal
and the "Black" terminal (0V). Alternatively, a time clock with a voltage free changeover contact (e.g. central
heating timer) can be used to hold a door unlocked during the programmed time periods. On swipe card
and proximity systems a time clock can be used to change the validity of colour groups of users at dierent
times of the day. To turn on this function, a "Time zones" card must rst be shown to the reader. The Switch2
will now operate with two sets of access privileges. This is dependent on whether the exit wires are shorted
together or not. Set up one set of colour zones with colour zone cards with the wires shorted and another
with the wires apart. These two states can then be activated depending on the state of the time clock
contacts wired across the 'exit' pair.
Door contact - A door contact is connected between the "Contact" terminal and the "Black" terminal (0V).
A door contact should be of the type that gives a closed contact when the door is shut. This can be used in
conjunction with an alarm sounder to give a 'Door forced' alarm. The Auto-lock feature is also active where
the locking mechanism automatically locks as soon as the door shuts, even if the door open time has not
yet elapsed.
Alarm / Door Bell sounder - An alarm sounder may be connected to the "Bell" and "12V" terminals. Only
sounders up to 1A at 12V DC should be used. In the event of an alarm the "Bell" terminal is connected to 0V,
sounding the alarm. When door contacts are not connected, the alarm output can used as a door bell. When
using a Paxton keypad the alarm will sound when the door bell button on the keypad is pressed.
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Paxton Switch2 Specifications

General

Type	Proximity access card
Material	Plastic
Product color	Black, Green
Wireless connection	Yes
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 55 °C

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	49 mm
Width	28 mm
Height	11 mm