Bench Testing
Basics:
•Before field-installing units, they should be tested at a convenient bench top location. This will make it
easier to verify / change settings and check operation when both units are visible, instead of far apart.
•Handheld Readers and Base Unit should be at least 24 inches apart.
•The Base Unit needs a suitable 8-16 Vdc power supply connected.
•The units as shipped are configured as a matched set and are ready to power up and operate.
•Be sure Handheld Readers are fully charged by connecting the charger cables and charging docks,
plugging the chargers into an outlet and placing Readers in the charging docks (approximately 4
hours).
•The Base Unit contains two boards. Board A and Board B (see pg. 11).
•In general, the Base Unit is installed similar to two fixed readers connected to an access control panel.
Board A and Board B are connected to two separate Wiegand ports.
•Review product manual, including Handheld Reader Features and LED Indicators (pg. 10), and
HHR-6400 Base Unit Pin Layout (pg. 11).
Bench Testing:
1. Run the following wires between the Base Unit Board A to a Wiegand port on the access control panel:
Data 0, Data 1, common ground, LED input.
2. Run the following wires between the Base Unit Board B to a separate Wiegand port on the access
control panel: Data 0, Data 1, common ground, LED input.
3. Connect a suitable power supply to the Base Unit Board A and Board B (8 - 16 Volts dc; minimum of
600mA).
4. Test whether Readers are communicating with the Base Unit’s Board A and Board B: Press the Power
button on the Handheld Reader. The Reader's Red LED will illuminate when powered on, and its Blue
LED will blink continuously when the Reader is communicating with the Base Unit. The Status LED on
the Base Unit's Board A will flash green when the first reader is connected. Repeat this process, but
instead using the second Reader and Board B.
5. Test a simulated valid badge read: Temporarily connect a wire to the “LED In” and ”Ground” on the Base
Unit’s Board A. While it is connected, each Handheld Reader’s Green LED will be illuminated and the
vibrate motor will be active. Disconnect the wire when finished. Repeat this process for the second
Reader, but instead using the second Reader and Board B.
6. Test each Handheld Reader’s relay control: Press the Relay Control (Vend) button. The Reader will briefly
vibrate and the Base Unit’s Board A will emit an audible click. Relay activity can also be tested with a
voltage meter set to continuity mode and monitoring the change in state of the Relay 1 Output pins.
Repeat this process, but instead using the second Reader and Board B. Refer to relay voltage rating
in the Specifications Table on pg. 3.
7. Once the Bench Test steps are completed, the Base Unit is ready to be installed at its permanent
location, and the Handheld Reader System is ready to be used.
Overview: How the System Functions
The Handheld Reader system reads Wiegand RF proximity badges and sends badge data to its Base Unit
through a radio link. The Base Unit, which is installed similar to a standard fixed-mount reader, interfaces
with an access control panel.
An access control panel determines whether the badge is valid or invalid. When valid badge data is
presented, the panel will trigger an LED, Strike Relay output, or both, depending upon the type of panel.
