Physical Installation of the Person Reader

Overview

The Person Reader is comprised of up to three main sections. These include the Sensor Head, Support Hardware (NUC PC and housing), and the Access Control Panel interface. There are currently five Person Reader sensor heads. All units have a camera system and feedback hardware. Variants include touchscreen and keypad integration and each of these two may optionally include an integrated card reader.

Sensor Head types

Single gang mounted unit with Camera and A/V feedback – no card reader option
Single gang mounted keypad equipped unit with Camera and A/V feedback – with or without card reader option
Double gang mounted touchscreen-equipped unit with Camera and A/V feedback – with or without card reader option.

The selected Person Reader sensor head is mounted on the unsecured side of a secure portal. The sensor head is interconnected with its support hardware (NUC PC) via USB, HDMI, and Audio cables. These cables are run to the support hardware, normally on the secure side of the portal controlled by the Person Reader, and within a distance of 6’ due to USB performance limits. Ethernet and Power wires are run from the support hardware location to the ACP and switch locations.

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This document is divided into three sections:

Section 1 - Sensor Head Mounting Location
Section 2 - Support Hardware Location
Section 3 - Power and Access Control Panel interconnection.

Section 1 - Sensor Head Mounting Location

The sensor head is mounted next to a Portal to be secured, at a height of 52 to 60” above the finished floor. The sensor head should be installed to ensure the onboard camera is “looking” where an approaching portal user is walking. Example: The Sensor head can’t be installed too close to an adjacent wall without shimming the sensor head viewing angle back into the approach lane. Like any camera installation, lighting, back-lighting, and field of view must all be considered.