1. RK600 / RK600e Product Training
Tutorial

2. Main Menu Trouble Shooting RK 600/600e Features Specifications
Cards & Keytags
Cabling & Components
RK-AR Auxiliary Reader
RK-AT Audit Trail Module
RK-600 Power Supply
Basic Installation
RK-BB Back Box Spacer
RK-GM Glass Mount Kit
Basic Operation
Log Sheet
Programming: RK 600 Key Pad/RK-HHP
Change the Password
Add a Card or Keytag
Add and use a PIN Number
Delete Cards, Keytags, PIN Numbers
Setting the Latch Time
Operating Modes
Request to Exit
Trouble Shooting
Cannot Enter Program Mode
Cards or Keytags do not Unlock the Door
LED Solid Green
LED Flashing Red or Green
Constant Beeping
Pin Codes do not Unlock the Door
RK-AT Lost Communications

3. RK600 Features
The Radio Key 600 is a programmable single-door Stand Alone access control system
It contains a proximity reader and a 16 position keypad for programming and PIN entry
No computer or control panel is required
It allows any mix of up to 600 Proximity Cards, Key Tags or PIN codes for keypad entry
No computer or separate control panel is required
Hand held programmer operated by RF from the reader – no batteries required.
Wiegand Output allows unit to be converted to a Wiegand reader if customer wants to move up to a larger system.
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4. RK600 Features
It can control an electric strike, magnetic lock, or gate operators
It has an input for a Request to Exit (REX) switch, and a second set of relay contacts for shunting an external alarm system
It also has an internal reader, beeper, and a bi-color LED indicator
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5. RK600e Features
The Radio Key 600e has no keypad and is used for extreme weather conditions
It requires the RK-HHP to perform all programming functions
It allows any mix of up to 600 Proximity Cards, or Key Tags
It can control an electric strike, magnetic lock, or gate operators
It has an input for a Request to Exit (REX) switch, and a second set of relay contacts for shunting an external alarm system
It has an internal reader, beeper, and a bi-color LED indicator
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6. Specifications Models: RK600 / 600e Power requirments:
9 to 14vdc, 50ma avg, 150ma Peak
Communications:
With optional RKAT audit trail module, allows RS232 connection to PC or serial printer
Outputs:
DPDT contact, .5A 250 VAC or 2A 24 VAC or DC
Input:
Request to exit (REX) Requires N/O momentary switch
Environment:
Ambient Temperature -40° to +70° C (-40° to +158° F)
Humidity 0% to 95% non condensing
Operational:
Reading Distance Up to 6 inches
User Capacity 600 keytags or cards, or PIN’s
Keytag/Card operation Passive
Transmit Frequency 125 KHZ
Memory Non Volatile
Latch/Alarm Shunt Timer Programmable from .25 to 30 seconds
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7. Card Types
There are 3 different types of cards and keytags which can be used with the RK-600 / 600e units:
ISO printable cards: RKCI-01
Molded cards: RKCM-01
Key tags: RKKT-01
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8. Cabling and Components
Run cables to the reader location from power supply, door locking device and remote open switch and optional auxiliary reader
The secondary relay contacts can optionally be used to shunt an external alarm detector at the door
18AWG stranded wire is recommended
For Remote Open (REX) input, use a momentary Normally Open switch, or an Exit PIR
Always use separate power supplies for the electric lock and access control reader
MOV and Lock Power Supply are not required when connected to a Gate Operator logic board
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9. RK600 / RK600e Wire Installation
Reader Power
Red 9 to 14vdc
Black DC Ground
Latch Relay
Green Common
Blue N/C
Yellow N/O
Alarm Shunt
Blue/black N/C
Yellow/black N/O
Green/Black Common
Request to Exit
Brown Remote Open
Orange Remote Open
Use Normally Open Switch
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10. RKAR: Auxiliary Reader
Optional, but is recommended for extreme weather or higher security applications. A gasket is provided for exterior installation
It parallels to the internal antenna in the RK600 or RK600e
It contains a bi-color LED indicator and a beeper which is controlled by the RK600 or RK600e
When mounted on the secure side of the door, access cannot be obtained by tampering
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11. Avoiding RF Interference
When mounting the RK600, or the RK600e connected with the Auxiliary Reader on opposite sides of a wall, offset the units by about 6” for the best reading distance.
Do not locate two RK600 units closer than two (2) feet apart.
Do not locate the RK600 or RKAR within two (2) feet of a PC Monitor or CPU enclosure, or any other source of EMI (electro-magnetic interference) such as radio transmitters, elevators, large electric motors or fluorescent ballasts.
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12. RKAR: Wire Installation
A short cable assembly extends from the back of the Auxiliary Reader. This cable may be Extended up to 30 feet Maximum. Use two separate cables.
Cable one: must be unshielded, non-twisted two conductor wire (zip cord recommended), to the antenna coil, pins 1 & 2.
Cable two: must be 4-conductor shielded connected to the LED’s, beeper, and VCC, pins 3 – 6, and connect the cable shield to GND on P1 pin 2 at the RK600 / 600e unit.
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13. RKAT: Audit Trail Module
Optional audit trail module allows the RK600 / 600e to connect using RS232 communications to a PC or Printer for Audit Trail Reporting and Programming
RK-LINKTM software for Windows® is included
With RK-LINK™, you can program one reader, then download that programming to additional readers. +
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14. RK-PS: Power Supply
RK-PS plug in power supply is optional, plugs into standard 120vac outlet
Powers the RK600 / 600e only
Always use separate power supply for the lock
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15. Basic Installation
Each unit (RK600 / RK600e or RKAR) consists of two parts:
1 Mounting Plate
2 Housing
Orient the mounting plate with the threaded insert at the bottom: attach it to a single gang J box or attach directly to the wall surface, using anchor screws or toggle bolts.
For exterior applications, install the thick gasket between the wall or mounting surface and the back of the mounting plate.
Pull the cable ends through the access hole in the mounting plate. Connect plug P1to socket J1 on the RK600 / 600e units.
Attach the housing to the mounting plate. Secure by installing the Phillips or Hex Socket tamper-proof screw (supplied) into the hole at the bottom.
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16. RK-BB Back Box /Spacer used with RK600 / RK600e / RKAR
The Optional Spacer extends the RK600 / 600e / RKAR out from the mounting surface and provides additional room for wiring
It also helps to minimize the loss of reading distance caused by mounting the unit directly on a metal surface.
The spacer can also be used on non-metallic surfaces to provide additional room for wiring connections.
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17. Installation with Spacer
Each (RK600, RK600e Unit or Auxiliary Reader) consists of two parts: the Mounting plate and a Housing.
The Back Box / Spacer is optional.
Install the optional Back Box /Spacer between the mounting plate and the mounting surface.
Thick Gasket
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18. RK-GM
Glass Mount Kit
If the RK600 / 600e or Auxiliary Reader must be concealed, the RK-GM glass mount kit can be used to permanently adhere the unit to the back of a glass window.
The RK-GM consists of two parts: a large PVC sheet which adheres to the inside of the window, and a smaller adhesive sheet that is used to affix the RK600 / 600e mounting plate to the larger sheet.
To allow wires to exit the reader housing, remove the small knockout(s) on the bottom of the housing by prying out with small pliers.
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19. Basic Operation
To use a Card or Key Tag with Radio Key® 600 / 600e, simply hold the Transponder near the Unit or optional Auxiliary Reader. The RK600 / 600e Unit and the Auxiliary Reader generates an RF field, which causes the Card or Key Tag to transmit a unique Transponder ID Number back to the Unit.
If the Transponder ID Number is stored in memory, the latch relay is activated, unlocking the controlled door or gate and shunting any external alarms. A green light and a beep indicates that access is granted.
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20. Basic Operation
If the Transponder ID Number is not stored in memory, the door or gate remains locked and a red light and three rapid beeps indicate that access denied. Otherwise the LED is normally off.
NOTE: If five incorrect PINs (or passwords) are entered, the Unit will sound an alarm and display a red LED for 30 seconds, then return to normal mode.
For example to delete card number 12 from the reader, use the following sequence:
For example, to delete card numbers 1 through 10 from the reader, use the following sequence
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21. Card ID Numbers
Key tags and cards are pre-encoded and engraved at the factory with unique Card ID numbers
Cards will not function until Card ID numbers are programmed into the Unit
You may assign either a Card Number or a PIN code to each User Number (1 through 600)
Record the user number and assigned card or PIN in the User Log Sheet
If you attempt to enter a PIN or card ID for a given user, and that user number already has been assigned, the Unit will flash the LED red and beep three times (error code)
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22. RK600 / 600e User Log Sheet
A blank copy of the User Log Sheet has been included with the Unit. Do not write on this form: Use it as a photocopy master.
It is recommended that you record all the Transponder ID numbers or PIN Codes to the User Log Sheet provided with the Unit, and keep this information in a secure place.
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23. RK-600 Programming
The RK-600’s built in keypad is used to program the Unit, and the RK-HHP is used to program the RK-600e.
Here are the keypad functions:
RK-HHP
Used with
RK600e
As you press each key, the reader will chirp to indicate that it has understood the command.
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24. Programming Mode To enter the Program Mode:
Use the RK 600 keypad or the HHP:
Press 12345
Press ENTER
The LED will flash an Amber color to let you know that you have entered the programming mode.
The LED will flash amber to show that the reader is in the Program Mode. The reader will “time out” and return back to the Active Mode in about 15 seconds after all programming has been completed.
Note: If 5 incorrect passwords are entered, the reader will sound an alarm for 30 seconds, then return back to normal mode.
You may Exit Programming Mode Immediately to bypass the 15 second timeout:
Press Mode
Press 1
Press ENTER
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25. Change the Password To Change your Password:
Place the Unit into the Program mode:
Press THRU
Enter the desired new password (54321) “exactly 5 digits”
Press THRU again
Repeat the new password (54321)
Press ENTER
Now the password has been changed to (54321).
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26. Lost or Forgotten Password
A lost or forgotten password can be restored back to the factory default of (12345):
Disconnect the power to the Unit.
Remove the unit from the mounting bracket.
Press and Hold the reset button located on the circuit board.
Turn on the power while the reset button is still pressed.
Reinstall the Unit to the mounting bracket.
This will reset the Unit to the factory default password of
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27. Add a Transponder By Holding it near the Unit
Place the Unit into the program mode:
Press ADD
Enter the User Number (12), or any user number (1 to 600)
Press ENTER
Hold the Transponder near the Unit
A green light and a beep means that the Transponder was accepted.
A red light and three beeps means a Transponder has already been stored for the selected User Number. Just delete the selected User Number or select a new User Number.
Record the User Number and Transponder ID Number in the User Log Form.
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28. Add a Transponder By Entering the Transponder ID:
Place the Unit into the programming mode:
Press ADD
Enter the User Number (12)
Press THRU
Enter the ID number printed on the Transponder (995)
Press ENTER
A green light and a beep means that the Transponder was accepted.
A red light and three beeps means a Transponder has already been stored for the selected User Number. Just delete the selected User Number or select a new User Number.
Record the User Number and Transponder ID Number in the User Log Form.
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29. Add a Series of Transponders By Holding them near the Unit
Place the Unit into the program mode:
Press ADD
Enter the User Number (1)
Press THRU
Enter the Ending User Number (10)
Press THRU again
Press ENTER
Present the Transponders to the Unit in the desired order
If one or more Transponders are already entered into the User Number range you have selected, a red light and three beeps will occur, in which case, you must select a different range, or you must delete the entire range before proceeding.
Record the User Numbers and Transponder ID Numbers in the User Log Form.
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30. Add a PIN to the System * Place the Unit into the program mode:
Press ADD
Enter the User Number (14)
Enter the 4-digit PIN Code (3253)
Press ENTER
A green light and a beep means that the PIN Number was accepted.
A red light and three beeps means a PIN Number has already been stored for the selected User Number. Just delete the selected User Number or select a new User Number.
User
Number
4 Digit PIN *
To use the PIN Number to gain access: Press
Record the User Number and 4 Digit PIN number in the User Log Form.
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31. Delete a Transponder or PIN By Entering the User Number
Place the Unit into the program mode:
Press VOID
Enter the User Number (12)
Press ENTER
A green light and beep means that the Transponder or PIN was deleted.
Record the User Number as deleted in the User Log Form.
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32. Delete a Transponder By Holding it near the Reader
Place the Unit into the Program Mode:
Press VOID
Press ENTER
Hold the Transponder near the Unit
A green light and beep means that the Transponder was deleted.
Record the Transponder as deleted in the User Log Form.
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33. Delete a Range of Transponders or PIN Numbers By using the User Numbers
Place the Unit into the program mode:
Press VOID
Enter the User Number (1)
Press THRU
Enter the Ending User Number (10)
Press ENTER
A green light and beep means that the User Range of (1 to 10) for Transponders or PIN Numbers were deleted.
Record this Range of User Numbers as deleted in the User Log Form.
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34. Delete a Transponder By Entering the Transponder ID
Place the unit into the program mode:
Press VOID
Press THRU
Enter the ID Number (995)
Press ENTER
A green light and beep means that the transponder (995) was deleted.
Record this User Number as deleted in the User Log Form.
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35. Setting the Latch Timer
Place the Unit into the program mode:
Press SET TIMER
Enter the number of seconds (0 to 30)
Press ENTER
A green light and beep means that the Latch Timer setting was changed to 5 seconds.
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36. Operating Modes
The RK600 may be set into any of three operating modes:
Mode 1, Active (Normal) LED is off
A valid card or closure of the Remote Open input will activate the relay for the user-configured latch time.
Mode 2, Inactive (locked) LED blinks Red
This deactivates the reader. No card can activate the relay, but the Remote Open input will activate the relay for the user configured latch time.
Mode 3, Door Unlocked LED blinks Green
The relay remains activated (door unlocked).
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37. Set the Operating Mode Place the Unit into the Program Mode:
Press Mode
Press 1, 2 or 3
Press ENTER
1 Active (Normal) LED is Off
2 Inactive (Locked) LED blinks Red
3 Door (Unlocked) LED blinks Green
The Access Control Unit will exit Programming Mode and enter the selected Mode.
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38. Request to Exit
To use the Request to Exit (REX) feature, connect a Normally Open momentary switch to the Orange and Brown wires. You can connect a pushbutton switch, or a Request to Exit PIR.
While the switch is closed the relay will activate, the LED will turn solid green, then when the switch is released, the Latch Timer starts, and the relay will deactivate after the latch time expires
Note: During the time the Remote Open switch is closed, the LED will turn solid green, then it will turn off after the switch has opened.
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39. Cannot Enter Program Mode
POSSIBLE CAUSE:
a. Default Password (12345) has been changed:
If the unit has already been operational, then the default password could have been changed. If the password is lost or forgotten, it can be restored to the factory default of (12345).
Remove the Unit from the mounting plate.
Turn off power to the Unit.
Press and Hold the reset button located in the middle near the top of the circuit board, and restore the power with the button pushed.
The default password of has now been restored to the Unit.
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40. Cards do not Unlock the Door
POSSIBLE CAUSES:
a. The LED flashes Red and causes 3 beeps:
The card is not programmed into the unit as valid.
Enter the program mode.
Enter any program sequence to Add a Card and verify the following:
A green light and a beep means that the Transponder was accepted.
A red light and three beeps means a Transponder has already been stored for the selected User Number. Just delete the selected User Number (it is already taken) or select a new User Number.
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41. Cards do not Unlock the Door
b. The LED flashes Green once and beeps:
The relay might not be energizing, the power supply for the lock is bad, or the lock is bad:
To test the relay perform the following test:
Disconnect the lock wiring from the unit.
Connect an Ohm meter to the same contacts the lock was connected to.
Short the Orange and Brown wires (Remote Open) from the unit, and verify that the relay changes state:
If it does change, the relay is good and you will need to check the lock power supply, wiring, or the lock.
If it does not change, the relay is bad and the unit needs to be replaced.
Ohm Meter
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42. LED Solid Green POSSIBLE CAUSE:
The LED is solid green and the door is unlocked.
The input: Orange and Brown wires, or (REX) switch are shorted:
Remove the short or disconnect the switch and the LED will turn off the and the door will lock. All valid cards will unlock the door again.
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43. LED Flashing Red or Green
POSSIBLE CAUSES:
If the LED is flashing red:
The Unit is in the Inactive (Locked) mode, the door is locked, and no valid
cards work. To restore the Unit back to the Normal Mode:
Place the Unit into the program mode:
Press Mode
Press 1
Press Enter
The LED will stop flashing, the door will lock, and all valid cards will now work.
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44. LED Flashing Red or Green
b. If the LED is flashing Green:
The Unit is in the Door Unlocked Mode, the door is unlocked. To restore the Unit back into the Normal Mode:
Place the Unit into the program mode:
Press Mode
Press 1
Press Enter
The LED will stop flashing, the door will lock, and all valid cards will now work.
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45. Constant Beeping POSSIBLE CAUSES:
If the Unit beeps and will not turn off (until repowering), check the following:
The power supply is noisy:
Try a new power supply, or connect a 12v battery, if the beeping stops.
Replace the power supply.
If a common power supply is being used for the Unit and Lock:
Add separate power supplies for the Unit and lock.
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46. PIN Code does not Unlock the Door
POSSIBLE CAUSES:
a. The LED does nothing, no response :
The PIN Code was entered wrong.
To use a PIN Code with the RK600: you must enter the User Number and then the four digit Pin Code, followed by the
Example: (21) is the User Number, (4321) is the Pin Number.
To gain entry using this PIN Code enter the following: *
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47. PIN Code does not Unlock the Door
b. The LED flashes Red and causes 3 beeps:
The PIN Code is not programmed into the unit as valid.
Place the Unit into the program mode:
Press ADD
Enter the User Number (14)
Enter the 4-digit PIN Code (3253)
Press ENTER
A green light and a beep means that the PIN Code was accepted.
A red light and three beeps means a Transponder or PIN Code has already been stored for the selected User Number. Just delete the selected User Number (it is already taken) or select a new User Number.
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48. RK-AT No Communications
POSSIBLE CAUSES:
a. The PC must have either com port’s 1 or 2.
If the PC does not have a com port, you can use a USB to RS232 adaptor. During the installation of this adaptor it must be setup as com port 1 or 2.
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49. RK-AT No Communications
b. Verify the wiring.
RK-AT wire color Function DB9 Pins Signal Source
Red RXD 3 From PC
Orange CTS 4 From PC
Brown TXD 2 From AT module
Black GND 5
Note: The cable length for the RK-AT is approx 12 inches. If you need to extend the wire (up to 300 feet, 4 conductor shielded, 18 guage) just cut the AT cable in the middle and splice this cable in-between.
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50. RK-AT No Communications
c. The default (12345) Password in the reader may have been changed.
If the unit has already been operational, then the default password could have been changed. If the password is lost or forgotten, it can be restored to the factory default of (12345).
Remove the Unit from the mounting plate.
Turn off power to the Unit.
Push the reset button located in the middle near the top of the circuit board, and restore the power with the button pushed.
The default password of has now been restored to the Unit.
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51. RK-AT No Communications
d. The com port on the PC or the RK-AT could be bad.
Try connecting a different PC with RK-Link installed to see if you can communicate.
If communications have been restored, then the com port on the PC is bad.
If there are still no communications, then the RK-AT is bad and needs to be replaced.
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