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Trademarks GE and the GE monogram are registered trademarks of General Electric. and patents Wiegand Interface Unit-Two State (WIU-2) product and logo are trademarks of GE Security. Other trade names used in this document may be trademarks or registered trademarks of the manufacturers or vendors of the respective products.
When users present their credential (card, key fob, fingerprint, etc.) to the reader, the WIU-2 converts Wiegand badge identification (BID) data into the GE F/2F protocol and sends it to the controller. The GE access control system then grants or denies access to the secure location.
Wiegand Interface Unit Two State (WIU-2) Installation Manual Safety Radio interference WARNING: This is an FCC Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case, the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Product features Product features The WIU-2 is designed to provide the following functions: • Supports a wide range of Magnetic Stripe, Wiegand, Proximity, Mifare, and Biometric readers that employ Wiegand data formats • Converts both traditional and custom Wiegand BID formats to GE F/2F supervised protocol •...
Wiegand Interface Unit Two State (WIU-2) Installation Manual System requirements For UL compliant installation notes, refer to “UL Listed Installations” on page 16 Host software ® • Secure Perfect Edition 3.0 or later ™ • Picture Perfect 1.7 or later •...
UL 294 a. GE recommends using shielded cable for all installations. b. WIU-2 to Controller: The maximum cabling distance of 1,000 ft (304.8 meters) is influenced by wire gauge, reader power requirements, and the 12 VDC level from the controller.
1. Mount the WIU-2. Refer to Mounting the WIU-2 on page 7. Note: The WIU-2 must be mounted indoors, in a protective enclosure or standard 1-gang electrical box (installer supplied) as shown in Figure 1. 2. Configure the WIU-2.
Mounting the WIU-2 Mounting the WIU-2 Figure 1. Mounting instructions 1. To mount the WIU-2 board in the single gang electrical box, first remove the electrical box cover and clean it with the alcohol wipes provided in the mounting hardware kit.
Wiegand Interface Unit Two State (WIU-2) Installation Manual Configuring the WIU-2 The following connectors and jumpers make up the Wiegand Interface Unit-2 • J1: Reader Interface Connector • J2: Controller Interface Connector • J3: 2-State Reporting Connector • J5: Reserved ™...
Wiegand Interface Unit Two State (WIU-2) Installation Manual J1: Reader interface connector The 10 pin connector J1 is the reader interface connector. J1 is used to connect a Wiegand output device to the WIU-2 Table 1. J1: Reader interface connector Description...
Configuring the WIU-2 J2: Controller interface connector The 7-pin connector J2 is the controller interface connector. J2 is used to connect controller power and data signals to the WIU-2. Table 2. J2: Controller interface connector Description 12 VDC power for WIU-2...
Wiegand Interface Unit Two State (WIU-2) Installation Manual Connecting the WIU-2 Connect the WIU-2 between the GE controller and access control reader as indicated in Figure It is important to ensure all connections are made prior to applying power. Figure 3. Sample WIU-2 configuration...
4. If an incorrect badge ID (BID) displays on the host, check for crossed lines between the WIU-2 and the reader. See Figure 4, “WIU-2 to M5 8RP Interface,” on page 13. or Figure 5, “WIU-2 to M2000PX or M2000PXN Interface,” on page 14., as appropriate.
Always verify wiring against the wiring diagrams before powering up the system. Regulatory approvals UL Listed Installations The following are the results of the UL evaluation of the WIU-2 readers: • Operating temperature range: +32 F (+0 C) to +120 F (+49 C) •...
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Regulatory approvals GE Security MANUFACTURERS DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Product identification: Model/type : WIU-2 BOM revision level Category (description) : Interface Board Brand : GE Security Manufacturer: GE Security B.V. GE Security GE Security Kelvinstraat 7 3211 Progress Dr. 791 Park of Commerce...
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