Red Max

Red Max Data Sheet (PDF)

Fully Customizable Controller - PN: RMAX

PDK’s Red Max controller is truly in a class of its own, coming fully equipped with two Altronix power supplies
and two Red four-door expander boards. The Red Max is fully customizable with any Red expansion board, allowing
for scalability and control of up to 24 doors from one enclosure. Expander boards are available in one-door,
two-door, and four-door options. Each expander includes built-in Ethernet connectivity and self-discovery, simplifying IP configuration and functionality.

Red Expanders

•  One Door PN: R1E
• Two Door PN: R2E
• Four Door PN: R4E
• Auxiliary PN: A8E

Red Max Features

Fully Customizable - The Red Max is fully customizable with any Red expansion board, allowing for scalability and control of up to 24 doors from one enclosure.

Power Monitoring - Equipped with two Altronix power supply, and a fully-supervised power circuit that monitors input, output, battery voltage, and overall controller health.

Self Discoverable - The Red Max Expander boards will be automatically discovered by the Cloud Node when an Ethernet cable is connected; it is not necessary to enter the IP address; the device is self-discoverable.

Advanced Security - ProdataKey Red products lead the industry in secure communication protocols. This includes OSDP, mobile, and encrypted credential communication.

Plug n' Play Connectivity - All PDK Red devices were designed to be plug n' play. That means they're easy to install right out of the box. It's simple to add any device, no matter how large the job is.

Automatic Updates - Experience future-proof access control that’s always up-to-date and protected with the latest security enhancements.

Specifications

Red 4 Expander Connections

• Removable Screw-down Terminals
• Industrial-grade 2A Form-C Relays (4)
• Reader (4)
• Input A (4) and Input B (4)

Red 2 Expander Connections

• Removable Screw-down Terminals
• Industrial-grade 2A Form-C Relays (2)
• Reader (2)
• Input A (2) and Input B (2)

Red 1 Expander Connections

• Removable Screw-down Terminals
• Industrial-grade 2A Form-C Relay (1)
• Reader (1)
• Input A (1) and Input B (1)

Aux 8 Expander Connections

• Removable Screw-down Terminals
• Built-in power supply
• Industrial-grade 2A Form-C Relays (8)
• Inputs (8) 

Communication Options

• Ethernet

Environmental

• Temperature: -4º ~ +140º F / -20º ~ +60º C
• Humidity: 0 - 95% relative humidity non-condensing

Enclosure

• Dimensions (W x H x D) 20.75” x 26.75” x 4.125”
• Metal lockable security can (indoor use only)

Requirements

Power

• 12 VDC
• Powers readers and other door hardware directly from the bus
• 10A concurrent max on the bus

* 8 ah backup battery not included but is required to comply with UL 294.

NOTE: for proper operation, use the provided power supply. When not using the provided power supply, PDK recommends using a regulated power supply that outputs no greater than 24 volts as measured with a multimeter.

Included Power Supply 

• Altronix eFlow 102NB (2)
• 120VAC 60 Hz input
• 12VDC output 

Manufacturer's Limited Warranty

One to five-year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. For full details, visit prodatakey.com/warranty.

For questions about the Red Max controller, contact PDK Tech Support.