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The Wiegand-to-RS232 Format Converter (WRFC) provides format conversion for Wiegand output devices such as card readers and sensors. The WRFC may be used in access control and other applications where it may be necessary to interface a Wiegand device to a serial-based system. It is also useful as a platform for decoding Wiegand signals. The WRFC provides seamless format conversion, accepting a Wiegand source input and outputting a stream of ASCII characters.

The WRFC is simple to install and is ideal for access control applications, especially where it may be necessary to interface a Wiegand source device to a system that anticipates RS-232 data. Compatible source devices include legacy card readers, specialized sensors, etc.

Consider these features:

• Converts Wiegand signals into standard ASCII numeric data
  
• Configurable DIP switch option settings
• Accepts Wiegand source data  from  compatible card readers
  
• Also accepts data from specialized devices including Wiegand sensors
  
• Outputs standard ASCII characters
• Apply optional prefix and suffix strings to the ASCII output
• Configurable Wiegand input formats
  
• User-defined custom formats also possible (via ASCII host commands).
• Optional voltage output via DB9 connector for port-powered devices
• Configurable baud rate (9600 & 19200)
  
• Availble Windows host software simplifies custom format setup.
  
• DB-9 (female) connector
• Compact size (measures 5.3" x 3.3" x 1.5")
  
• Optional relay and piezo beeper
• Includes USB-to-RS232 cable (for Windows host application comm.)
  
• AC adapter (12vdc)

Notes:

• Systems without a compatible RS-232 port will require a suitable adapter. For instance, a PC or laptop with only USB ports can utilize a USB-to-RS232 adapter.
• In some applications, it may be necessary to emulate the output a particular device such as a magnetic stripe card reader. These devices are known to employ special characters including field identifiers and delimiters. In these instances, you may wish to define optional prefix and/or suffix strings. (Refer to the user manual for details.)

WRFC host software for Windows provides the capability to configure the converter to accept a wide variety of Wiegand formats including standard and custom types. It also allows you to define the desired output format for the converted ASCII data. (If your host PC has no RS-232 ports, then a compatible USB-to-RS232 adapter will be required.)

The software permits you to define source data parsing and enables you to create custom formats.  The table below summarizes software features:
 

 
Note: Our user manual contains a section which defines available commands for those who are interested in developing their own host application. 

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Customer wiring is performed using convenient screw terminals. The table below lists the terminal connections: