Software House RM SE Series - User Manual

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RM1-SE, RM2-SE, RM2L-SE READER
Quick Start Installation Guide
Revision C0
April 2021
Part Number 8200-1432-01
Overview
The RM SE series of readers provide a multi-technology read head that
supports both Proximity and iCLASS®. RM1-SE, RM2-SE, and RM2L-SE
readers include an enclosed RM-4 board that communicates to an iSTAR or
apC control panel through RS-485 half-duplex communications (the RM bus).
Table 1 on page 2 lists the reader model descriptions and part numbers.
RM2L-SE
RM2-SE
RM1-SE

Software House RM SE Series Specifications

General

Brand	Software House
Model	RM SE Series
Category	Rfid Systems
Language	English

Summary

Product Overview

Supported Technologies and Card Formats

Proximity Formats Supported

Lists supported 125 KHz Proximity card formats including HID and CASI ProxLite.

Smart Card Formats Supported

Lists supported 13.56 MHz Smart Card formats including MIFARE and iCLASS.

Reader Features

Technical Specifications

Installation Guide

Reader Power Supply

Specifies the required 12 VDC, 300 mA power supply and its limitations.

UL Compliance Standards

Lists the UL standards (UL 294, UL 1076) the RM readers are listed to.

Mount Plate Installation

Reader Setup and Configuration

RM-4 Reader Wiring

Diagram and explanation of pre-wired connections for the RM-4 reader.

Grounding and Shielding Procedures

Guidance on proper grounding and shielding for single readers and multiple bus devices.

Module Address and EOL Termination

Instructions for setting the reader address and RS-485 End-of-Line termination.

ARM-1 Relay Module Installation

Details on connecting ARM-1 relay components to the RM reader's P5 connector.

Testing RM Readers

Compliance Information

Canadian Radio Emissions

Compliance statement regarding Canadian radio emission regulations.

FCC Digital Device Compliance

Details FCC limits for digital devices and potential interference.