Viking PROX-2 Technical Practice Download Page 4

PIN 65535 is normally used as an error code. The 

PROX-2

will transmit this code to the host when:

• The “#” key is pressed without any preceding digits.
• The “0” key is pressed any number of times before pressing the “#” key.
• Entering the PIN 65535, or any PIN greater than 65535.

Due to the dynamic nature of the product design, the information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Viking Electronics, and its affiliates and/or subsidiaries
assume no responsibility for errors and omissions contained in this information. Revisions of this document or new editions of it may be issued to incorporate such changes.

DOD# 219

ZF301970 Rev B

Printed in the U.S.A.

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While in the 8-Bit Burst mode each key press results in the 

PROX-2

transmitting 8-bits of data to the host according to the Table

in section 

E

below.  To return the 

PROX-2

to the 8-Bit Burst mode of operation:

C. Keypad Operation: 8-Bit Burst Output

(factory default)

1. 

Cycle power to the reader, and then verify the reader is powered on.

2. 

Present the Wiegand Keypad Data Mode control card to the reader. The reader beeps four times.

3. 

Press the “#” key. The reader beeps four times to indicate programming mode has ended.

While in the 26-Bit Wiegand mode the user’s PIN is outputted by the 

PROX-2

as the ID Number portion of a 26-Bit Wiegand mes-

sage. As such PINs can range from 0 to 65534, with 65535 normally reserved as an error code. The facility code is programmed
into the reader at set-up, while parity is calculated by the reader. The data comprising the 26-Bit Wiegand message is transmitted
to the host only when the “#” key is pressed according to the Table in section 

E

below.

B. Keypad Operation: 26-Bit Wiegand Output

(set unit to this mode to be compatible with Viking products)

To set-up the PROX-2 in the 26-Bit Wiegand mode of operation:

1. 

Cycle power to the reader, and then verify the reader is powered on.

2.

Present the Wiegand Data Mode control card to the reader. The reader beeps four times and then enters Facility code 

programming mode.

3.

Enter 0 (Facility code disabled) or enter the Facility code to be applied to the keypad. The code may be set anywhere from 

0 to 255 (one long beep is sounded if a facility code greater than 255 is entered).

4.

Press the "#" key to exit programming mode. The reader beeps four times to indicate programming mode has ended.

Note: 

Below is a list of important facts regarding 

PROX-2

operation in the 26-Bit Wiegand mode:

•  The #-key must be pressed to transmit the 26-Bit Wiegand message to the host.
•  Pressing the “*” key overwrites all previous key presses. The 

PROX-2

beeps four times when the “*” key is pressed.

•  There is a five second time-out between PIN entries, or entry attempts. If a timeout occurs all previous key presses are overwritten. The reader 

beeps four times to indicate a timeout has occurred.

D. PIN 65535

Keypad

Entry

0
1
2
3
4
5
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#

E. Keypad Format Tables

Decimal

Equivalent

240
225
210
195
180
165
150
135
120
105

90
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Bit Number

1

2 to 9

10 to 25

26

Binary

Data

11110000 

11100001 

11010010 

11000011 

10110100

10100101

10010110

10000111

01111000

01101001
01011010
01001011

Purpose

Even parity over bits 2 to 13

Facility Code (0 to 255); Bit 2 is MSB

ID Number/PIN (0 to 65535; Bit 10 is MSB

Odd parity over bits 14 to 25

8-Bit Burst Format Table (right)

26-Bit Wiegand Format Table (above)

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1.

When the reader is powered up a victory beep (4-quick beeps) is heard and the LED stays Red.

2.

Present the correct card and the reader will beep once and LED will flash on and off. It is up to the control panel to control dual LED

and have the LED turn green when an enrolled card is presented.
If reader does not recognize the card/tag (no beep, no LED flash) or has short read range, see below for possible causes/solutions.

Possible Cause

Incorrect wiring
Not enough power
Mounted near electromagnetic interference
Incorrect card used 
Reader/access panel not properly grounded 

Supply generating electromagnetic interference 

Corrective Action

Verify wiring connection
12 VDC suggested
Relocate or provide greater separation from
Verify card compatibility from model number
Quality Earth Ground needed. Verify shield
line from the access panel to the reader is 
one continuous, connected line.
Linear power supply recommended

If any of the corrective actions mentioned right
don’t work, please disconnect the reader from
panel and power it with a separate power supply
or 9V battery and test card functionality. By pow-
ering it individually and off the installation most
variables that can cause malfunction are elimi-
nated. If after the reader is powered by a sepa-
rate power source the failure persist, please
contact Viking Electronics Product Support.

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