WPR300-0-0-AC-04
March 2009
Page 10
Wiegand Mode
The Wiegand Readers offer four different Output Mode Combinations:
Mode 1 (1 Beep):
26-bit, HID Normal.
Mode 2 (2 Beeps):
44-bit, HID Normal (Default).
Mode 3 (3 Beeps):
26-bit, HID Raw.
Mode 4 (4 Beeps):
44-bit, HID Raw.
The 26-bit and the 44-bit refer to the output format of EMM and Impro Trinary Tags.
HID Tags output in either normal or 45-bit raw mode.
Figure 6: Wiegand Pin Placement
Setting the Wiegand Mode
The Output Mode can be selected by doing the following:
1. Remove the Backing Plate from the Wiegand Reader.
2. Short circuit Pin 4 and Pin 5 (as shown in Figure 6) using the 2-Way Programming
Pin supplied.
3. Power up the Unit.
4. Remove the 2-Way Programming Pin after hearing the number of beeps
corresponding with the required mode (Refer to page 10 for Wiegand Output Mode
Combinations).
NOTE:
The number of beeps on power-up indicates the selected Output Mode.
5. Replace the Backing Plate.
