connections

The appliance includes connectors and ports for power (12 V dc and PoE), Ethernet, monitoring inputs, and for modules that require RS-485 communication.

	Hardware connection	What you should know
A	RS-485 cable	Connect readers or modules that require RS-485 communication. For more information, see RS-485 communication channels.
B	Ethernet cable	Use Ethernet port 1 to connect to IP interfaces or to provide power to the using Power over Ethernet (PoE). For more information, see Powering the appliance.
C	Ethernet cable	Use Ethernet port 2 to connect to the building’s LAN or other IP interfaces.
D	DC power cable	Connect the to a 12 V dc (nominal) power supply. For more information, see Powering the appliance.
E	Monitoring inputs	You can use the inputs to monitor external events in the access control system. For more information, see Monitoring inputs.

Note: The appliance is shipped with the required screw terminal connectors.