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RS232 RX (grey)

RS232 port

PC

RS232 TX (purple)

RS232 0V (black)

DIGIgarde PLUS

Introduction

2. Mounting

3. Connections

DIGIgarde PLUS is a combined fingerprint and smart card 
reader with integral backlit keypad providing User ID, 
fingerprint, PIN and smart card authentication modes. 

This Quick Start Guide explains how to:
1.

Unpack the unit and prepare for installation.

2.

Mount the unit using the supplied fixing kit.

3.

Connect the unit.

4.

Set up an administration account.

5.

Enrol a user and record their fingerprint.

6.

Verify a user and scan a fingerprint.

Please read the user manual (on the accompanying CD) for 
detailed information about any of these steps.

The user manual can also be downloaded from the TDSi 
website: 

For technical assistance, contact TDSi Support on +44 
(0)1202 724998 or email [email protected].

http://www.tdsi.co.uk

DIGIgarde PLUS can be connected to other devices (access 
control units, lock, door sensor, alarm, host PC etc) through 
the colour-coded and labelled connection cables. In addition 
to the connections described in the table opposite, there is 
also a pre-configured POI-capable, RJ-45 connector.

1.

Unfasten and remove the screw on the base of the 
DIGIgarde PLUS.

2.

Remove the back cover.

3.

Use the mounting template to mark out the drill holes and 
cable access point.

4.

Drill the two 6mm holes to a depth of 35mm.

5.

Push the supplied plugs into the drill holes.

6.

Fasten the unit's back plate to the wall using the supplied 
screws. Ensure that the anti-tamper magnet is positioned 
correctly.

7.

Feed the cable into the wall and hook the top of the 
DIGIgarde PLUS onto the mount.

8.

Fit the supplied ferrite ring around the wire bundle for EMC 
protection.

CAUTION!

 Ensure that the supplied ferrite ring is 

fitted to the unit’s cable bundle for EMC protection.

QS015 Issue 1

Copyright © 2012 TDSi

5002-0455

1. Unpacking

 This pack contains:

A TDSi DIGIgarde PLUS fingerprint reader

 

Fixing kit
Suppression diode

You will need to supply and install the following cables 
to the unit:

Communications (RS232 or RS485)

Screened cable: Belden 9729, Belden 9502, 
OS2P24, OS2P22, Alpha 5902, Alpha 5094 or 
other equivalent screened alarm cable.

Communications (TCP/IP)

Cat5 or Cat6

Access Controller/Power Supply

6-core Belden 9730, Belden 9503,
Alpha 5096 or OS6C24

CD with operating software and manual
Mounting template
Cable assembly
Ferrite ring
Tool for security screw

DIGIgarde PLUS Wiring

RS232/RS485
Communications

Cabling Requirements

Quick Start Guide

CAUTION! Lock strike suppression devices MUST be 
fitted directly across all inductive loads such as lock 
strikes, secondary relays and automatic door openers). 
Failure to adhere to this notice will invalidate the 
warranty of this product and may result in irreparable 
damage to it and other connected equipment.

 

Unit 1

Unit 2

RS485-1 (blue)

On first unit, short
two brown wires
in RS485REM
bundle if converter
does not provide
termination resistor

RS485-1 (yellow)

Unit 3

RS232 port

PC

RS232/RS485
converter

On last unit, short
two brown wires
in RS485REM
bundle to provide
termination resistor

Label 

Wire Colour 

Signal 

Description 

Black 

 

0V 

Power GND 

Power 

Red 

 

+12V 

Power Input 

 

Black 

 

GND 

GND 

White 

 

WD0-IN 

Wiegand Input, Data 0 

WG IN 

Green 

 

WD1-IN 

Wiegand Input, Data 1 

 

Yellow 

 

WD0-OUT 

Wiegand Output, Data 0 

White 

 

WD1-OUT 

Wiegand Output, Data 1 

Black 

 

GND 

Wiegand GND 

WG OUT 

Blue 

 

LED 

LED 

 

White 

 

SENSOR 

Door Sensor power 

Black 

 

GND 

Door Sensor ground 

Grey 

 

BUTTON 

Egress button 

Blue 

 

NO1 

Normally Open 

Red 

 

COM1 

Common 

Lock 

Yellow 

 

NC1 

Normally Closed 

 

Orange 

 

ALARM NO2 

Alarm (Normally Open) 

Alarm 

Green 

 

ALARM COM2 

Alarm (Common) 

 

Blue 

 

RS-485A-2 

RX+, RS-485-2 level 

RS485-2 

Yellow 

 

RS-485B-2 

RX-, RS-485-2 level 

 

Black 

 

RS-232 0V 

RS-232 0V 

Grey 

 

RS-232 RX 

Receive Data, RS-232C level 

RS232 

Purple 

 

RS-232 TX 

Transmit Data, RS-232C level  

 

Blue 

 

RS-485A-1 

RX+, RS-485-1 level 

Yellow 

 

RS-485B-1 

RX-, RS-485-1 level 

RS485-1 

Black 

 

GND 

RS-485 GND 

 

Brown 

 

RS-485RES 

RS485RES 

Brown 

 

RS-485RES 

Link wires to provide termination 
resistor for this unit (see below) 

 

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