QUICK START GUIDE
433-MHz RANGER
®
LONG-RANGE
WRT-2+/WRT-4+/WRT-2M WIRELESS RADIO TRANSMITTERS
This Quick Start Guide is intended for experienced installation technicians. It is a basic reference to ensure all installations are properly made.
1.0 Description
Wireless Radio Transmitters and Long Range Receivers with an integrated receive antenna comprise Farpointe Data’s high frequency, long-range
identification solution known as Ranger. Intended for security access control applications, Ranger’s wireless communication is based upon a
secure, digital, anti-playback routine. Ranger Transmitters are available in two- or four-button configurations, with each button corresponding to
its own Wiegand output on the Ranger Receiver. Each Transmitter includes an integrated red LED, used to indicate both positive button press and
battery strength.
The WRT-2+ and WRT-4+ Transmitters are also equipped standard with a potted proximity or contactless smartcard module allowing the
Transmitter to also be used as a close-range access credential. These Transmitters ship standard with a proximity module offering technology
support of certain
Pyramid Series
Proximity
®
, HID
®
or AWID
®
standard 125-kHz proximity readers, or with a contactless smartcard module (such
as MIFARE
®
Classic 1K or 4K, as well as DESFire EV1 or EV2) offering technology support of certain Delta
®
Contactless Smartcard Readers. The
WRT-2M Transmitter does not include a proximity or contactless smartcard module. Instead it can be fitted with an adhesive disc tag, such as
Farpointe’s model PDT-1—that adheres to the back of the Transmitter—which also allows it to be used as a close-range access credential. Disc
tags, which are sold separately, are available in the same proximity or contactless smartcard formats as noted above.
2.0 Transmitter Layouts
3.0 Output Formats
Transmitters are sequentially coded in either the industry standard 26-bit Wiegand format or custom Wiegand formats, with exact number
sequences. As a cross reference the Transmitters’ internal ID number is printed on the ID label found on the back of the Transmitter. Specific
coding details, including format, facility code, and ID range can be found on the Transmitter shipping box, as well as the shipment’s packing list.
4.0 Time-Out
Ranger transmitters make use of a time-out feature to preserve battery life and prevent interference with other transmitters on the field. When a
button is held down continuously the transmitter will transmit the code once and shutdown and will power up once the button is released.
5.0 Battery Replacement
Transmitters include a replaceable CR2032, 3.3V, lithium battery
1
. The battery should be replaced when a button press does not result in a flash
of the LED, reliable read range, and/or an output from the Receiver. To replace the battery, follow the directions below:
1. Using a coin, place it in the gap (2-piece unit) near the key ring holder and twist to pop the transmitter open.
2. Remove the old battery
2
.
3. Insert the new CR2032, 3.3V, lithium battery. Be sure the plus (+) side of the battery is facing up (visible when installed).
4. Snap both pieces together.
Buttons
(four on WRT-4+
two on WRT-2+
and WRT-2M)
Key Ring Holder
Red LED
ID Label
1.4"W × 2.5"H × .52"D
(35.6 mm × 63.5 mm × 13.2 mm)
1.4"W × 1.95"H × .47" D
(35.6 × 49.5 × 11.9 mm)
Model WRT-2M
Model WRT-2+
Model WRT-4+
ID Label and
Mounting Location
of Adhesive Disc Tag
(sold separately)
