1. RK-65K Product Training Installation Operation Troubleshooting
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2. Main Menu Troubleshooting RK65K Features Specifications Installation
Wire Installation
Mounting the Reader
Card Types
RK-HHP Hand Held Programmer
New Installation
Program Mode
Password: Lost or Forgotten
Adding Facility Codes
Adding Cards
Deleting Cards
Latch Timer Settings
Operating Modes
Timed Antipassback Settings
Configure Relay N/O or N/C
Request to Exit
Wiegand Output
Troubleshooting
LED Flashing Red & Green
Cannot enter Programming Mode
Cards do not unlock the door
New programmed cards do not unlock the door
Maglock does not lock
LED is blinking red & green
Door does not unlock for a valid card (Green LED)
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3. RK-65K Features Single-door standalone access control unit
Control up to prox cards or key tags
Operates electric strikes, maglocks, gates
Program the unit with RK-HHP programmer
Configurable relay time: 0.25 Sec. to 18 hrs
Modes: Normal, Unlocked, Locked, Toggle
Timed Antipassback – prevents card sharing
Remote Open Input – use pushbutton or PIR
Wiegand Output – connect to larger system
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.
SK-ACP
2 Door Controller
or any other
Wiegand Input
Controller
RK 65K
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4. Installation
Run cables to the unit location from power supply, door locking device and remote open switch.
18AWG stranded wire is recommended.
For Remote Open (REX) input, use a momentary Normally Open switch, or an Exit PIR.
Relay operation defaults to Normally Open, but a Maglock requires the relay to be reconfigured as Normally Closed.
Always use separate power supplies for the electric lock and access control reader.
MOV and Lock Power Supply not required when connected to a Gate Operator logic board.
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5. Wire Installation Reader Power Red +5 to +14vdc Black Ground
Output Relay
Yellow Latch Relay
Blue Latch Relay
Use separate Lock Power
Request to Exit
Orange Remote Open
Brown Remote Open
Use Normally Open Switch
Wiegand Output
Green Wiegand
White Wiegand
Note: The Wiegand output is used to upgrade to the SK-ACP system or to any other control panel
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6. Mounting The RK65K is offered in two configurations:
RK65K S-shaped Mini Mullion Housing
RK65KS Wall Switch Housing
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7. Mullion Installation Drill holes as required.
Feed cable through 3/4” hole.
Make wiring connections with splice connectors or wire nuts.
Mount reader with two #6 screws (self-tapping, provided).
Snap label insert into front of unit.
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8. Switch Plate Installation Diagram
Drill holes in mounting surface or use a ‘Single-Gang J-Box’.
Feed cable through 3/4” hole.
Make wiring connections using splice connectors or wire nuts.
Attach the mounting plate to the mounting surface with the appropriate fasteners (provided).
Attach the housing to the mounting plate by inserting the two tabs inside the top of the housing into the two slots at the top of the mounting plate.
Secure by installing the supplied screw (Security or Phillips) into the hole at the
bottom of the unit.
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9. Card Types
There are 3 different types of cards and keytags which can be used with the RK-65K unit:
ISO printable cards: RKCI-02
Molded cards: RKCM-02
Key tags: RKKT-02
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10. Card ID Numbers
Card ID Numbers range from 1 to 65535, and are unique for each individual cardholder in the system
Cards will not function until the Card ID number is programmed into the unit
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11. Facility Codes
Cards and Tags used with the RK65K are factory encoded with a Facility Code number and a Card ID Number.
Facility Code is a number ranging from for 26-bit cards or for 32 bit cards.
The RK65K cannot be programmed until Facility Codes are programmed into the unit.
All cards at a particular site should have the same Facility Code. This makes the site unique, and prevents someone with similar cards from another site from gaining access.
RK65K allows up to 10 facility codes to be stored, in the event that cards from multiple sites are merged.
When a card is read, the Facility Code is checked first – if it is stored in the reader, then the Card ID is checked.
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12. RK-HHP Programmer
The RK-HHP programmer is required to program the RK65K card reader. One RK-HHP can be used for multiple units.
As you press each key, the unit will chirp to indicate that it has understood the command.
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13. New Installation
The first time you power up the unit, the LED will be flashing red and green. This means that you must set the facility code before you can start to program the unit.
This indicates the unit is in the “Learn Facility Code” Mode
Note: A card with an invalid Facility Code causes the reader to beep, but the LED will not flash.
Test the card and you should get a green LED (unlocking the door) if the card is valid.
Present a card or keytag to the unit, the reader will beep.
The LED should stop flashing in about 15 seconds.
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14. Programming Mode To enter the Program Mode: Use the RK-HHP:
Enter your password (default 12345).
Press “ENTER”.
The LED will flash an amber color to let you know that you are in the programming mode.
To Change your Password:
Put the unit into the Program mode.
Press THRU,
Enter the desired new password (exactly 5 digits).
Press THRU again and repeat the new password.
Press ENTER again.
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.
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15. Lost or Forgotten Password
A lost or forgotten password can be restored to the factory default (12345).
Disconnect power to the unit.
Short the white and brown wires, and restore power.
This will set the password back to the factory default (12345).
Disconnect the white and brown wires, and reinstall the unit.
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16. Adding Facility Codes
Existing Installation: You may be required to add additional Facility Codes due to merging locations.
To add more Facility Codes (up to 10):
Enter Programming mode.
Press Mode.
Press “9”.
Press Enter.
The LED will flash Red/Green.
Present one user card for each Facility Code being used.
Allow the unit to time out (LED stops flashing) and return to the Normal Mode.
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17. Adding Cards Add a Single card to the RK65K:
Place the unit into the Program Mode.
Press ADD.
Then enter the card ID Number (12).
Press Enter.
Add a Range of cards to the RK65K:
Place the unit into the Program Mode.
Press ADD
Then enter the Lowest Card Number (1).
Press Thru
Then enter the Highest Card Number (10).
Press Enter.
For example to add card number 12 to the reader, use the following sequence:
For example, to add card numbers 1 through 10 to the reader, use the following sequence:
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18. Deleting Cards Delete a Single card from the system:
Place the unit into the Program Mode,
Press VOID
Then enter the card number (12).
Press ENTER.
Delete a Range of cards from the system:
Place the unit into the Program Mode.
Press VOID
Then enter lowest card number (1).
Press THRU
Then enter the highest card number (10).
Press ENTER.
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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19. Setting the Latch Timer
Set the Latch Timer:
Place the unit into the Program mode.
Press SET TIMER.
Then enter the desired Latch Time ( seconds).
Press ENTER.
For longer Latch Times it will be easier to set the timer with an hour/minute notation:
Place the unit into the program mode:
Press SET TIMER.
Then enter the number of hours (2 digits).
Then enter the number of minutes (2 digits).
Press the THRU key.
Press ENTER (the maximum relay time is 18 hours).
(for a Latch Time of 0 seconds, the actual time is 0.25 seconds). For example, to set the Latch Time for 15 seconds, use the following sequence:
For example, to set the Latch Timer for 2 hours and 45 minutes, use the following sequence:
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20. Operating Modes
The RK-65K may be set into any of four 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).
Mode 4, Toggle Mode LED is off
When a valid card is presented or the Remote Open input is closed, the relay changes and maintains its state until another valid card is presented or the Remote Input is activated.
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21. Set Operating Mode Setting the Operating Mode:
Place the unit into the Program Mode.
Press MODE.
Then press either 1, 2, 3, or 4.
Press ENTER.
Mode 1 Active or Normal mode
Mode 2 Inactive or Locked mode
Mode 3 Door unlocked mode
Mode 4 Relay toggle mode
For example, to set the reader to the Inactive Mode (locked), use the following sequence:
When the unit exits the programming mode, it will enter the selected mode.
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22. Setting Timed Antipassback
Timed Antipassback: is used to discourage card sharing.
After one successful card use, the reader will treat that card as Void for a
Defined number of minutes (up to 99 minutes).
When Timed Antipassback is enabled, it will apply to All Valid Cards.
Two steps are required to set Anti-Passback:
Enable Anti-Passback
Set the Anti-Passback Timer value
Enable Timed Antipassback:
Place the reader into the Program Mode.
Press SET TIMER.
Press ADD.
Press ENTER.
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23. Timed Antipassback Set Antipassback Timer:
Place the unit into the Program Mode.
Press SET TIMER.
Press THRU.
Then enter the number of minutes (15).
Press ENTER.
Disable Timed Antipassback:
Place the unit into the Program Mode.
Press SET TIMER.
Press VOID.
Press ENTER.
NOTE: Depending upon the clock cycle of the reader when a card is read, the actual Antipassback time may be as little as ½ the time selected.
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24. Configure Relay N/O or N/C
The relay is set at the factory to be Normally Open, but it may be changed to Normally Closed.
A Normally Open relay: is for a “fail-secure” electric lock or door strike and to trigger a gate operator.
A Normally Closed relay: is for “fail-safe” devices such as Magnetic Locks.
To configure the relay:
Place the reader into the Program Mode.
Press THRU two times.
Then press either 6 or 7.
Press ENTER.
Selections are:
6 Normally Open (Factory default)
7 Normally Closed
For example, to configure the relay to Normally Closed, use the following sequence:
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25. 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 stay activated and the LED will turn on solid green, then when the switch is released, the Latch Timer starts, and the relay will deactivate after the Latch Time expires.
Remote Open connections:
Normally open switch
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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26. Wiegand Output
The RK-65K can be connected to the SK-ACP system or any other multidoor access control system, which has a Wiegand input.
SK-ACP
2 Door Controller
or any other
Wiegand Input
Controller
Lights
RK65K Relay output
When any Radio Key card or keytag is presented to the unit, the Card ID and facility code will be transmitted via the White (data 1) and Green (data 0) wires.
When the RK-65K unit is connected to a larger access control system, the local card memory will still operate the relay which can be used for degraded mode or other special functions.
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27. Troubleshooting On the following pages:
A common trouble symptom is followed by possible causes and their solutions.
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28. LED Is Flashing Red/Green
POSSIBLE CAUSES:
a. No facility code has been programmed into the unit:
Present a card or keytag. You should hear a beep, then the LED will stop flashing within 10 seconds.
b. No Beep LED is still flashing:
Check the card or keytag type, they must be one of the following:
RKCI-02
RK CM-02
RKKT-02
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29. Cannot Enter Program Mode
POSSIBLE CAUSES:
a. If LED is flashing red and green:
No facility code has been programmed into the unit. Present a card. You will hear a beep, then the LED will stop flashing within 15 seconds
b. 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 (12345).
Remove the Rk65K unit from the wall, and disconnect power.
Short the white and brown wires, then restore the power.
Disconnect the white and brown wires and reinstall the unit.
White
Brown
The factory default password (12345) will now be in effect.
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30. c. If LED Is Solid Green:
The remote open input switch is turned on (or the brown & orange wires are shorted). Just open the switch or remove the short.
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31. Cards Do Not Unlock The Door
POSSIBLE CAUSE:
a. If the Unit beeps, then the LED flashes Red:
The cards or keytags have not been programmed into the unit.
To add A Card or Keytag To The Reader
Place the unit into the Program Mode.
Press ADD.
Then enter the card ID Number (12).
Press Enter.
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32. To Add A Range Of Cards or Keytags into The Unit:
Place the unit into the Program Mode.
Press ADD
Then enter the Lowest Card Number (1).
Press Thru
Then enter the Highest Card Number (10).
Press Enter.
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33. New Cards Do Not Unlock Door After They Have Been Programmed
POSSIBLE CAUSES:
a. If the Unit does not beep when a card or keytag is presented:
Then you need to verify you have the proper card type, or try another card, it could be bad.
If Unit beeps, but LED does not flash red or green, then the facility code is different from original cards:
You may be required to add additional Facility Codes due to merging locations or just by adding new cards with a different facility code.
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34. The LED will flash Red/Green.
To add more Facility Codes (up to 10):
Place the unit into the Program mode.
Press Mode.
Press “9”.
Press Enter.
The LED will flash Red/Green.
Present one user card for each Facility Code being used.
Allow the unit to time out (LED stops flashing) and return to the Normal Mode.
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35. MagLock Does Not Lock POSSIBLE CAUSE:
a. Relay contacts are set to be normally open ‘ N/O’ (factory default):
The Relay needs to be normally closed for a magnetic lock. To configure the Relay to be normally closed:
Place the unit into the Program mode.
Press THRU, THRU.
Then press 7 (for normally closed).
Press Enter.
Possible selections are:
6 - relay contact Normally Open for Door Strike
7 - relay contact Normally Closed for Magnetic Lock.
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36. LED is Blinking Red or Green
POSSIBLE CAUSES:
a. If the LED is blinking Red:
The unit is in the Inactive (locked) Mode. No valid cards can unlock the door. To restore the unit back to the Normal Mode:
Place the unit into the program mode
Press Mode
Press 1
Press Enter
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37. b. If the LED is blinking Green:
The unit is in the Door Unlocked Mode. To restore the reader back to the Normal Mode
Place the unit into the program mode
Press Mode
Press 1
Press Enter
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38. Door Does Not Unlock for a Valid Card Read (Green LED)
POSSIBLE CAUSE:
a. The relay is not energizing:
Test the Relay by disconnecting the door lock wires, then connect an ohmmeter to the blue and yellow wires.
Short the orange and brown wires (remote open) and verify that the relay changes state.
Ohm
Meter
If the relay does not change states, then the reader must be replaced.
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39. Specifications Power Requirements: 5 to 14VDC, 90ma or 40ma Idle
Output: SPST Solid State Relay, 1A 60VAC or 60VDC
Input: Remote Open (requires N/O contact closure)
Environment:
Ambient Temperature -40° to +70° C (-40° to +158° F)
Humidity % to 100% (non-condensing)
Operational:
User Capacity 65,535 Cards
Reading Distance Cards up to 6”, Keytags up to 4”
Wiegand Output: Any Wiegand output up to 40 bits
Card/Keytag operation Passive (no batteries)
Transmit Frequency kHz
Memory Non-Volatile
Latch timer Programmable: 0.25 sec. to 18 hours or Toggle Mode
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