Installation manual

SimpleComTools, LLC App Note: COM1000 – Wiegand Card Readers
7/27/2006 Simple Com Tools, LLC Page 3 of 9
Getting started
The following is a list of materials you need to install this solution:
• COM1000 (Version with Wiegand support)
• 9-30VDC Power supply
• RS232 Serial Cable
• Wire stripper
• 1/8” flat head screw driver
• 16-18 gauge wire
• Miniprox™ Reader with snap-on cover and 18” cable
• (2) #6-32 x 1” self-tapping panhead screws
Mounting the reader
• Determine an appropriate mounting location.
• The reader may be mounted to any surface, including metal.
• Drill two (2) 3/32-inch (2.5mm) holes approximately 1 inch deep for mounting the reader.
• Drill a 5/8-inch (16mm) hole for the cable.
• Remove the snap-on cover from the reader and secure the reader to the mounting surface.
• Route the cable from the reader and/or power supply to the COM1000 installation location.
(Check with local electrical codes or professionals for proper cable installation).
For additional installation details, please consult the HID
Installation Manual.
Connecting the Reader to the COM1000
The card readers connect to the COM1000 (with Wiegand support) via the RS-485 interface. Readers do not
RS-485 signaling to communicate. This is just the interface the COM1000 uses for wiring up to the reader.
Connect the reader using the following wiring table and diagram:
Wiring Table
Signal Color Description
COM1000
Interface
Power Red Connected to the COM1000 for a 12VDC power source. TX +
Signal Ground Black
Tie to shield (shield ground) and connect to
COM1000 common ground.
COM
Shield Ground Shield
Tie to black wire (signal ground) and connect to
COM1000 common ground.
COM
Green LED Orange
Used to force card reader LED to display green when
card ID is positive.
TX -
Data0 Green One of two required data lines. RX -
Data1 White One of two required data lines. RX +
Beeper Yellow
Used to force card reader beeper to sound long beep
when card ID is positive. (OPTIONAL)
TX -
Red LED Brown
Unused. Unused.
Hold Blue
Unused. Unused.
Card Present Violet
Unused. Unused.