TDSi DIGIgarde PLUS Quick Start Manual

DIGIgarde PLUS
5002-0455
Quick Start Guide
QS015 Issue 1 Copyright © 2012 TDSi

1. Unpacking

This pack contains:
A TDSi DIGIgarde PLUS fingerprint reader
CD with operating software and manual
Mounting template
Cable assembly
Ferrite ring
Tool for security screw
Fixing kit
Suppression diode
Cabling Requirements
You will need to supply and install the following cables
to the unit:
Communications (RS232 or RS485)
Screened cable: Belden 9729, Belden 9502,
OS2P24, OS2P22, Alpha 5902, Alpha 5094 or
other equivalent screened alarm cable.
Communications (TCP/IP)
Cat5 or Cat6
Access Controller/Power Supply
6-core Belden 9730, Belden 9503,
Alpha 5096 or OS6C24
Introduction
DIGIgarde PLUS is a combined fingerprint and smart card
reader with integral backlit keypad providing User ID,
fingerprint, PIN and smart card authentication modes.
This Quick Start Guide explains how to:
1. Unpack the unit and prepare for installation.
2. Mount the unit using the supplied fixing kit.
3. Connect the unit.
4. Set up an administration account.
5. Enrol a user and record their fingerprint.
6. Verify a user and scan a fingerprint.
Please read the user manual (on the accompanying CD) for
detailed information about any of these steps.
The user manual can also be downloaded from the TDSi
website: http://www.tdsi.co.uk
For technical assistance, contact TDSi Support on +44
(0)1202 724998 or email support@tdsi.co.uk.

2. Mounting

1. Unfasten and remove the screw on the base of the
DIGIgarde PLUS.
2. Remove the back cover.
3. Use the mounting template to mark out the drill holes and
cable access point.
4. Drill the two 6mm holes to a depth of 35mm.
5. Push the supplied plugs into the drill holes.
6. Fasten the unit's back plate to the wall using the supplied
screws. Ensure that the anti-tamper magnet is positioned
correctly.
7. Feed the cable into the wall and hook the top of the
DIGIgarde PLUS onto the mount.
8. Fit the supplied ferrite ring around the wire bundle for EMC
protection.

3. Connections

DIGIgarde PLUS can be connected to other devices (access
control units, lock, door sensor, alarm, host PC etc) through
the colour-coded and labelled connection cables. In addition
to the connections described in the table opposite, there is
also a pre-configured POI-capable, RJ-45 connector.
CAUTION! Lock strike suppression devices MUST be
fitted directly across all inductive loads such as lock
strikes, secondary relays and automatic door openers).
Failure to adhere to this notice will invalidate the
warranty of this product and may result in irreparable
damage to it and other connected equipment.
DIGIgarde PLUS Wiring
Label Wire Colour
Black
Power
Red
Black
WG IN White
Green
Yellow
White
WG OUT
Black
Blue
White
Black
Grey
Lock
Blue
Red
Yellow
Orange
Alarm
Green
Blue
RS485-2
Yellow
Black
RS232
Grey
Purple
Blue
RS485-1 Yellow
Black
Brown
RS485RES
Brown
RS232 RX (grey)
PC
RS232 TX (purple)
RS232 0V (black)
RS232 port
PC
RS485-1 (blue)
RS485-1 (yellow)
RS232 port RS232/RS485
converter
On first unit, short
two brown wires
in RS485REM
bundle if converter
does not provide
termination resistor
CAUTION! Ensure that the supplied ferrite ring is
fitted to the unit's cable bundle for EMC protection.
Signal Description
0V Power GND
+12V Power Input
GND GND
WD0-IN Wiegand Input, Data 0
WD1-IN Wiegand Input, Data 1
WD0-OUT Wiegand Output, Data 0
WD1-OUT Wiegand Output, Data 1
GND Wiegand GND
LED LED
SENSOR Door Sensor power
GND Door Sensor ground
BUTTON Egress button
NO1 Normally Open
COM1 Common
NC1 Normally Closed
ALARM NO2 Alarm (Normally Open)
ALARM COM2 Alarm (Common)
RS-485A-2 RX+, RS-485-2 level
RS-485B-2 RX-, RS-485-2 level
RS-232 0V RS-232 0V
RS-232 RX Receive Data, RS-232C level
RS-232 TX Transmit Data, RS-232C level
RS-485A-1 RX+, RS-485-1 level
RS-485B-1 RX-, RS-485-1 level
GND RS-485 GND
RS-485RES
Link wires to provide termination
resistor for this unit (see below)
RS-485RES
RS232/RS485
Communications
On last unit, short
two brown wires
in RS485REM
bundle to provide
termination resistor
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