INTRODUCTION The SWH-4100 and SWH-4200 Contactless readers read Prox and Smart Cards at frequencies of both 125 kHz and 13.56 MHz. The reading capability includes, for Smart Cards, both unencrypted serial numbers and encrypted MIFARE® programmed sectors. Refer to Table 1 and Table 2 for a complete list of compatible standards and data.
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MODEL SWH-4100 & 4200 PROXIMITY (125 KHZ) FORMATS SUPPORTED TABLE 1. Proximity (125 KHz) Formats Supported Proximity (125 KHz) Formats As Shipped: Default Supported Mode (On) HID® 26 Bit HID® Corporate 1000 HID® 36 Bit Wiegand HID® 37 Bit Wiegand Other HID®...
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MODEL SWH-4100 & 4200 SMART CARD (13.56 MHZ) FORMATS SUPPORTED TABLE 2. Smart Card (13.56 MHz) Formats Supported Smart Card (13.56 MHz) Formats Supported Enabled by Default? MiFARE® Sector MiFARE® Serial number, 32 Bit MiFARE® Serial number, 56 Bit MiFARE® Plus Serial number, 56 Bit MiFARE®...
FEATURES Universal compatibility with most 125 kHz Prox (including all HID® Prox formats), all ISO 15693, and ISO 14443A credentials (badges, disk tags and key fobs). Reads both 125 kHz and 13.56 MHz credentials in the same reader. Reads U.S.
MOUNTING Mount the single-gang backplate (with tamper magnet installed) onto the wall. FIGURE 1. Model SWH-4x00 Reader Backplate (includes tamper switch magnet) NOTE Mounting holes fit standard U.S. single-width electrical box and standard European (EMEA) electrical box hole patterns. Mount the reader module directly to the backplate and then snap the front cover in place as indicated in Figure 2.
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FIGURE 2. Mounting Assembly (including 1 optional isolation spacer) Please note that Figure 2 shows the SWH-4100 reader and cover plate. Although the SWH-4200 keypad reader and front cover plate differ, the mounting assembly is the same as the SWH-4100.
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS An isolation spacer available from Software House may be used to improve the read range when mounting the reader to a metal surface. Part number: SWH-SPACER-BLK or SWH-SPACER-LGR To optimize reader range use the number of back plates as indicated in Table 3.
WIRING SWH-4100 and 4200 models have twelve terminals as noted in Table 4. The terminal strip is removable for easy installation and wiring. When attaching wires to the connector, strip off only the minimum insulation required (approx.
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Table 5 indicates maximum wiring distances per Wiegand standard with the three most common gauges of cable. TABLE 5. Maximum cable distance for 18, 20, or 22 AWG wire Wire Gauge 18 AWG 20AWG 22 AWG Cable 500 feet 300 feet 200 feet Distance (152 meters)
INSTALLATION NOTES Unless otherwise specified in this manual, please follow these guidelines: 1. Shielded cable is recommended in electrically noisy environments. 2. You can use a local power supply for the reader. If so, don’t connect the power supply from the controller to the reader. The ground line of the local power supply must be connected to the power supply of the controller.
CONFIGURATION NOTES To change the default settings requires the use of special program cards that are available from the Software House Applications Department. Program cards are used to set a specific MIFARE read key, or to change the Indala card format and other settings.
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To upgrade the reader, you need to obtain the new firmware file from Software House, and then connect to the reader through a local RS485 connection, using terminals 9 and 10.
TROUBLESHOOTING If the operation of a component is in doubt, substitute a known good component and retry the system. Always verify wiring against the provided wiring information before powering up the reader. TABLE 6. Error Conditions and Possible Solutions Condition Possible Solutions None of the LEDs Check the following:...
MODEL SWH-4100 AND SWH-4200 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Cable Recommendations: 4 core (minimum), shielded, 22 AWG (minimum) cable. Connectors: 12 position, 3.5 mm Screw Terminals - Plug-In Certifications: FCC Part 15, CE and UL 294 Open Standards ISO 14443A Compliance: ISO 14443B (Depending on specific...
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Serial Number Read Fixed Wiegand bit stream option SmartFrame® encrypted MIFARE Sector read and conversion to Wiegand. Consult your Software House representative for available reconfiguration cards for your reader. 8-bit burst Wiegand PIN code (Model SWH-4200 only) PIN-on-card featured (Model SWH-4200...
Operation with non-approved equipment or unshielded cables is likely to result in interference to radio and television reception. CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Software House for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
This reader has been tested by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. for standard UL 294, Access Control System Units, and has been tested for compliance with Software House Controller Model # iSTAR Pro (STAR008W-64A). UL has not evaluated the RS-485 Output of this reader.
CE MARKING Hereby, Software House declares that this equipment, if used according to the instructions, is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the RTTE Directive 1999/5/EC. For use in all countries of the EU. A Declaration of Conformity exists for the SWH-4100 and SWH-4200 Multi-technology readers.
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