How do I change Wiegand Output Mode on Amano readers?
Let’s start by saying that the default Mode 2 option on the reader is typically going to work on most installations. If you are using any Amano credentials (tags, fobs, quad transmitters, etc.), or are using popular third party credentials, you will likely not need to change anything on the reader output. That being said, you may find yourself needing to allow the parity bits to be sent through to the terminal or module from our reader. Or maybe you want to limit the amount of bits sent to 26. In those cases, you may need to change the output mode.
Amano Wiegand Readers offer four different Output Mode choices:
- 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
Setting the Wiegand Mode
The Output Mode can be selected by doing the following:
- Remove the Backing Plate from the Wiegand Reader.
- Short circuit Pin 4 and Pin 5 (as shown in Figure 6) using the 2-Way Programming Pin supplied with the reader.
- Power up the Unit.
- Remove the 2-Way Programming Pin after hearing the number of beeps corresponding with the required mode (Refer to page 10 of the manual or the above table for Wiegand Output Modes available)
- Replace the Backing Plate.
NOTE: The number of beeps on power-up indicates the selected Output Mode.
Reader Pin Placement
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