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CONTENTS
PRX-18 Offline Access Controller ................................. 2
Product Performance ...................................................... 2
Installation Instructions .................................................. 2
Wiring Instructions ......................................................... 3
Operating Instructions .................................................... 4
I. Initialization of the Access Controller .................................... 4
II. PRX-18 POWER SUPPLYING ............................................. 5
III. Connecting the button of manual opening.......................... 5
IV. Connect the reader outside .................................................. 5
V. Choice Methods of Relay Output.......................................... 6
VI. Programming of the Access Controller ............................... 9
VII. Operating of the Access Controller .................................. 12
Packaging List ................................................................ 14
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Instruction Manual of PRX-18 Offline Access Controller
PRX-18 Offline Access Controller
Product Performance
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Operating Voltage:
DC9-12V
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Operating Current:
≤120mA
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Quiescent Current:
≤85mA
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Number of Users:
1000
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Working Frequency
125KHZ/13.56MHZ
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Using Distance:
≤150mm(EM)60mm(Mifare)
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Operating Temperature:
－20℃～60℃
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Operating Humidity:
5%～98%
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Operating Mode:
Only Card, Card and PIN,
Only PIN;
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Dimension:
L109mm×W87mm×H37mm
Installation Instructions
Remove the clasp holding the panel and back cover together and
take down back cover. Then mount the back cover with the attached
plug and to the wall near the entrance to be controlled. Make sure
not to mount the unit upside-down.
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Wiring Instructions
Note: When wiring pay attention to the polarity of the power.
Connect wires according to the wiring marks on the circuit board, as
displayed below.
6
5
4
3
2
1
N.O
COM
N.C
HANDLE
GND
PWR+
Notice: Make sure not to confuse between Ground (GND) and
Power (PWR+).
Notice: Make sure voltage is DC12V polarity of the power is correct
before turning the unit on.
6 Pin Out Connecting Diagram
Signal name
Wire color
1
PWR+
RED
2
GND
BLACK
3
HANDLE
YELLOW
4
N.C of the Relay
WHITE
5
COM of the Relay
ORANGE
6
N.O of the Relay
VIOLET
Function
DC9V—12V
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EXIT BUTTON
RELAY OUTPUT
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NOT IN USE
If the unit is used as a reader, connect the line according to the
wiring marks shown below.
４
WD1
３
WD0
２
GND
１
PWR+
４PIN ends wiring diagram:
Signal name
Wire color
Red
Function
1
PWR+
2
GND
Black
3
WD0
Yellow
Wiegand 26
4
WD１
White
input
DC9V---12V
Operating Instructions
I. Initializing the Access Controller
1. Turn power off, remove the device from the wall and release the
anti-tamper switch.
2. Turn power on: the POWER (red) light is on, and the OK (green)
and MODE (orange) lights are off. The unit beeps.
3. Turn power off and mount the controller to the wall.
4. Turn power on. The unit beeps and enters operation mode.
Initialization is complete.
Note：Initialization returns the password to the factory default of
000000. No other data is changed or deleted.
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II. PRX-18 POWER SUPPLYING
PRX-18 6PIN Connector
123456
2wire（black）to power-
1wire（red）to power+
DC12V/3A
The internal parts of PRX-18 series access controller use +5V
power, external DC power requires DC9V—DC12V. Switch power
is applied in the controller, which allows maximum voltage of
DC15V. Over-voltage can cause PRX-18 series to enter protection
mode or cause damages. There are over-voltage, overheat and
over-current protections in PRX-18 series.
III. Connecting the button of manual opening
6PINConnector
1
6
2 3
(Green)HANDLE
(Black)
GND
IV. Connect a reader – NOT IN USE
4 PIN connector
4
3
2
1
WD1
WD0
GND
+12V
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V. Choice Methods of Relay Output to the Door
Relay:
Coil current: 25m A /5V
Relay coil
Contact resistance≦1Ω
6-PIN
Connector
Max. load: DC35V/2A
AC75V/3A
2
Definitions of lead wires:
4 5 6
2: GND; 4: N.C; 5 COM; 6 N.O
Caution:
 If the rated driving voltage applied on the lock is not the same of
that of the controller; adopt a separate power working type.
 When choosing the power for driving the electric lock, actual
power supply capacity and rated working voltage for the electric
lock should be taken into account.
The following table provides rated voltage and current for some
common locks;
Electric lock
Pulse lock（1）
Pulse lock（2）
Electric strike
Electric lock for
glass doors
Rated
voltage
12V
12V
12V
12V
6-
3.3A
1.1A
0.38--1A
Power
supplied
42W
15W
6--15W
0.6—1.2A
15W
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Magnetic lock
for glass doors
12V
0.6—1.2A
15W
(1) Using separate power to drive a normally closed lock (locks
when power off)
Relay COM(wire5)
Relay N.O(wire 6)
Power(-)GND
Power+
Lock+
201H Series 6 PIN Connector
1
6
1
2
4 5 6
COM
+12VDC
GND
(+)
N.O
Power+/Freewheeling diode
added to the lock’s
connector
Warning:
If a normally closed lock (locks when power off) is connected the
same as an always-open lock (locks when power on) is, the lock
may be damaged due to the constant power supply applied to
the electric lock coil.
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(2) Using Separate Power to Drive a normally open lock (locks
when power on).
Relay COM(wire5)
Relay N.O(wire 4)
Power(-)GND
Power+
Lock+
201H Series 6 PIN Connector
1
2
4 5 6
+12VDC
N.C
GND
Power+/Freewheeling diode
added to the lock’s
connector
Protection of Electromagnetic Lock
(1) In order to prevent the lock from overheating due to high voltage
(if it is too low, the voltage the strength will not be enough for locking)
over an extended period of time, a current limiting resistor should be
series-connected on the power supply end of the lock and an
6-PIN
connector should alsoFreewheeling
additional starting
capacitor
be added.
diode
1
6
12
PRX-18
+7V~35V
456
W 6 (blue) N.O
Always Close
Lock
+
—
Current limiting resistor（cement resistor 10—15 W）
W 5 (green) COM
Lock power（+）
(Starting capacitor：1000—2200µF/50V）
8W4 (yellow) N.C
Always open
lock
Lock power (-)
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A capacitor with low series resistance is required, for it can release
peak value current required by starting. For example, if the lock is
started to lock on in case of +12V, when the resistor is connected,
favorable locking status can be maintained when the voltage is
reduced to about +8V.
(2) Power supply time for the electric lock (especially the pulse lock)
should be set properly. For example, as to pulse lock, the power
supply time should be set within 0.1-0.5 second in order to prevent
heating from the coil inside the lock.
VI. Programming of the Access Controller
Press “ENT” and function keys to enter programming mode.
Press “ENT” - the POWER light (red), OK light (green) and MODE
light (orange) are all lit.
Enter the six-digit system password - the unit beeps and the
POWER light (red), OK light (green) and MODE light (orange) turn
off and the access controller enters system programming mode.
“0”: for users with membership card + password
Press “0” – the POWER light (red), OK light (green) and MODE light
(orange) are off. Enter a three-digit user name. If the OK (light) turns
on, the input is valid.
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Enter a six-digit password for the user the unit beeps.
When the OK light (green) flashes, swipe the card and register.
If the login is successful – the unit beeps the OK light (green) is off
and the MODE light (orange) and POWER light (red) are on. The
controller returns to setting state.
Note: Card + password refers to users the open the door with card
and correct password.
“1”: change system password
Press “1”, - The MODE (orange) light is on and the POWER (red)
light and OK (green) light are off.
Enter a six-digit password (e.g. 123456). The unit beeps and the OK
(green) light flashes once and turns off, and the POWER (red) light
and the MODE (orange) light turn on, indicating that the password
change was completed successfully. The controller returns to
setting state.
Note: Make sure to keep the password since you will need it the
next time you enter system programming mode. If you forget your
password, carry out process of initialization.
“2”: for users with membership card or password
Press “2” - the MODE (orange) light is on and POWER (red) light
and OK (green) light are off.
Input a three-digit user name - If it is valid the OK (green) light is on.
Swipe your card or enter your six-digit password – the unit gives a
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long beep, the OK (green) light flashes once, and POWER (red)
light and MODE (orange) light turn indicating the login was
completed successfully. The controller then returns to setting state.
Note: Card or password means that the user can open the door
with either card or password.
“3”: Delete single user
Press “3” - the MODE (orange) light turns on and POWER (red) and
OK (green) are out.
Swipe the card to be deleted or input the three-digit user name to be
deleted, if the unit beeps, OK (green) flashes once and then goes
out, and POWER (red) and the MODE (orange) are on, the deletion
is completed successfully and the controller returns to setting state.
“4”: Delete all users
Press “4” - the POWER (red) light turns off and the MODE (orange)
light is on.
Press “4” again - the MODE (orange) light and POWER (red) light
are on, indicating all users were deleted successfully and the
controller returns to setting state.
“5”: Set opening time
Press “5” – the MODE (orange) light is on, the POWER (red) light
and OK (green”) light are off.
Enter a three-digit time value (below 255). The unit beeps and the
MODE (orange) light and POWER (red) light are on, indicating the
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opening time was set successfully. The controller returns to setting
state. The default opening time is 005, namely 0.5 second.
For example, 123 equates with 12.3S.
012 equates with 1.2S.
“6”: Change user password
Press “6” – the MODE (orange) light is on, POWER (red) light and
OK (green”) light are off.
Enter the user name. The unit beeps. Enter the new password. The
unit beeps, the MODE (orange) light and POWER (red) light are on,
and OK (green) light is off, indicating that the user password change
was completed successfully. The controller returns to setting state.
“ESC”: Exit from programming mode
You can press “ESC” to exit programming mode at any time. The
unit beeps, the MODE (orange) light and POWER (red) light are on,
and OK (green) light is off, indicating that the controller exits normal
operating mode from programming mode.
Note: When adding users, if the unit beeps three short beeps, it
means that the user is already registered.
VII. Operating of the Access Controller
After programming, the access controller enters normal working
mode and the POWER (red) light is on, MODE (orange) light and
OK (green) light are off.
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Do as follows:
Place the user card close to the controller or enter a six-digit user
password, if the unit beeps and the OK (green) light flashes, the
door is opened successfully.
If the unit beeps three short beeps, the card or password is invalid
and the door does not open.
If a user uses a card and password to open the door (set when
registering), the user must swipe the card correctly (if it is valid, the
unit beeps and the OK light flashes to prompt the user to input the
password; if it is invalid, the controller exits and waits for a new card
and matching password.
If the password is valid, the unit beeps and the door opens; if it is
invalid, the controller exits and waits for new input.
Note:
This Access Controller supports three types of opening mode: card,
password and card plus password.
You cannot enter a password and swipe a card at the same time.
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Packaging List
PRX-18 Access Controller
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Instruction Manual
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Fixing plugs and screws
1 set
４PIN output cable
1
６PIN relay activation cable
1
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