Protege DIN Rail
8 Port F/2F Reader Expander

PRT-F2F8-DIN

The Protege Half DIN Rail 8 Port F/2F Reader Expander provides sites using legacy end-of-life Casi-Rusco hardware, and those operating F/2F card readers, with a seamless migration path to the Protege GX system.

  • 8 reader ports using the F/2F protocol
  • No rewiring of existing readers required
  • Simply unplug the existing Casi-Rusco Secure Perfect/Picture Perfect or GE/Micro5 reader connection and fit to the Protege F/2F Reader Expander
  • Monitor door position contacts and Request to Exit devices over standard F/2F protocol

Features

Many existing Casi-Rusco Secure Perfect, Picture Perfect and GE Micro-5 systems require replacement or upgrade as the platform reaches its end of life. Installations can be large (10,000+ doors) which makes replacing the entire system cost prohibitive. The Protege 8 Port F/2F Reader Expander is a cost effective solution giving integrators the ability to take over these sites without the need to replace/rewire existing readers.

  • Replacement product is mounted into existing security hardware enclosures
  • There is no need to re-wire the system as it uses the existing wiring to card readers and other devices
  • Allows continued use of existing cards, saving the time, cost and inconvenience of replacing cards

Installation simply involves removing the circuit boards and card cage from the existing Casi-Rusco enclosure. DIN Rail mounting strip is then installed inside the enclosure, and the replacement Protege hardware modules connected. This provides a more robust solution than that offered by other providers which simply replace the circuit boards and continue to use the outdated and fragile card cage.

 

Beyond leveraging your existing investment, moving to Protege GX provides a scalable solution that expands with your business. The modular design and scalable licensing model makes Protege GX suitable for everyone – from small single door systems right through to large multi-national corporations. Modular expansion allows the system to grow with you and proves to be very cost effective as you only add Expander modules and optional functionality as you need.

 

Device power is supplied from a 12VDC input. Ultra low current requirements ensure cost-effective power distribution.

 

A single RS-485 communication interface port used for all network communication functions and interconnection to other modules.

 

Specifications

Ordering Information
PRT-F2F8-DIN Protege Half DIN Rail 8 Port F/2F Reader Expander
Power Supply
DC Input Voltage 11-14VDC
DC Output Voltage 10.83-14.0VDC 3.2A (typical) electronic shutdown at 4.0A
(DC IN Pass Through) Reader 1 to 8 10.45-13.85VDC pass through 0.4A (typical) electronic shutdown at 0.7A
Operating Current 80mA (typical)
Total Combined Current* 4.08A (max)
Low Voltage Cutout 8.7VDC
Low Voltage Restore 10.5VDC
Communication
RS-485 Module network
Readers**
F/2F Supervised 8 Reader Ports using the F/2F Protocol
Outputs
Open Collector 8 100mA Max Open Collector Lock Outputs
Dimensions
Dimensions (L x W x H) 78 x 90 x 60mm (3.07 x 3.54 x 2.36″)
Net Weight 177g (6.2oz)
Gross Weight 246g (8.7oz)
Operating Conditions
Operating Temperature -10° to 55°C (14° to 131°F)
Storage Temperature -10°- 85°C (14° – 185°F)
Humidity 0%-93% non condensing, indoor use only (relative humidity)
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) 622,997 hours (calculated using RFD 2000 (UTE C 80-810) Standard)

* The Total Combined Current refers to the current that will be drawn from the external power supply to supply the module and any devices connected to the module’s outputs. The reader voltage outputs are directly connected via electronic fuses to the N+ N- input terminals, and the maximum current is governed by the trip level of these fuses.

** Wiegand and RS-485 readers are NOT supported on this module and cannot be connected. To connect a Wiegand or RS-485 reader, use the reader ports on the Protege Controller and/or Reader Expander modules.