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Wiring

RS-232 Communication

  • Connection between the computer and the VC-485.
  • Max 100’.
  • Use cable included with the VC-485. (10’).

Power cable

  • Power from a KT-300 to VC-485.
  • Use 2 conductors, 22 AWG.
  • Max 75’.

RS-485 Communication

  • Connection between the computer and the controllers.
  • Max 4000’.
  • Use CAT3 cable, 22 AWG.

Door

  • Reader wire: 6 conductors, twisted, 22 AWG non shielded (io-Prox) Max 1000’.
  • Reader wire: 6 conductors, twisted, shielded, 22 AWG (Other readers) Max 500’.
  • Door Lock: 2 conductors, 18 AWG, unshielded, Max 500’.
  • Rex: 4 conductors, solid, 22 AWG, Maximum 2000’.
  • Door Contact: 2 conductors, solid, 22 AWG, Max 2000’.