The touch io reader provides a simple and convenient way to leverage state-of-the-art Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) mobile credentials for access control. Whether it’s a new site installation or an upgrade to an existing system, realizing the power of touch io mobile credentials is a simple process. 

Touch io is the brand name ProdataKey has created for the Bluetooth Low Energy-based mobile credential reader, cloud-based credential management and issuance service, and smartphone applications.

Touch io gives customers smarter access to facilities, granting them more control over who has access and when through an intelligent credential sharing system. Permissioned users can share and revoke access at any time, from any remote location, using a smartphone or tablet.

Enjoy keyless access with the touch io reader mobile credentials. Create new mobile solutions or bring legacy readers online with the touch io product offering. It is no longer necessary to sacrifice convenience for security. Bring Physical Access Control Systems (PACS) up to date with the latest in mobile key technology and eliminate the necessity to carry keys, cards, or fobs for secure access. When you download and install the touch App to your mobile device for use with touch io readers you’ll enjoy seamless, key-free access through exclusive features like Inside/Out Technology. Using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology, users can simply present their phone as they would a key card or fob, or leave it in their pocket to gain access to secured doors. 

Touch io Specifications

This manual walks anyone having an administrator permission role through the steps needed to connect a touch io reader to an access control panel. In addition to smartphone touch io mobile credentials and use of the touch App, touch io also supports 125KHz prox cards. Reviewing and following the information below ensures the reader is installed quickly and properly. 

NOTE: Standard RFID credentialed prox cards and key fobs are not as secure as using a smart device for touch io access. Standard legacy prox cards can be cloned easily. The touch App is designed for convenience, ease of use, and greater security. 

Touch io Power Requirements

• A regulated non-switching 12 Volt DC power supply at the panel is recommended to power the touch io reader for the best performance and highest noise immunity. 
• For UL 294 compliance, the reader MUST be connected to a class-two power-limited power supply or control panel output.
• 24 AWG wire is recommended

Touch io Voltage Requirements

• 12 Volts DC is recommended. The minimum voltage required is 5.5 VDC to a maximum of 16 VDC.
• Requires 100mA - 200mA (at 12 VDC) in low power mode, 350mA maximum (at 12 VDC) in high power mode. Mode settings are configured via the touch App. 

Current

• 100mA - 200mA (low power) typical at 12VDC. 350mA (high power) maximum peak at 12VDC

Grounding

The cable shielding* must run continuously from the reader to the panel. At the panel end, the reader ground, shield line, and earth ground MUST be connected together at a single point. At the reader end DO NOT ground the shield line as this creates a potential ground loop. 

* Data and signal cables are usually protected with insulated conductors and wrapped with a conductive (metallic) shielding layer. This shielding reduces electrical noise and its impact on signals and lowers electromagnetic radiation. Shielding is needed to combat the effects of electromagnetic interference (EMI). Without shielding, cables can be the main source for the transfer of EMI, both as a source and as a receiver. (As a source, the cable can conduct electrical noise to other equipment or act as an antenna radiating electrical noise. As a receiver, the cable can pick up EMI being  radiated from other sources.)

Wire / Cable Connection

• Connections MUST be in accordance with NFPA 70. DO NOT connect to a receptacle controlled by a switch. 
• For UL certified installations, all cable runs to the door controllers must be less than 98.5 ft. (30 meters).

Operating Temperature

• -40° F to 140° F (-40° C to +60° C)

Audio

• 5KHz buzzer

Dimensions

• 6 in. (H) x 1.7 in. (W) x 1.3 in. (D) / 15.24 cm (H) x 4.32 cm (W) x 3.3 cm (D)