Smart Card Reader cable specification for Wiegand and RS-485 connections

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Issue

Where do I find the cable specifications for Wiegand and RS485 connections to the Smart Card Reader?

Product Line

EcoStruxure Security Expert

Environment

• Security Expert Smart Card Readers
• SX-DRD-SB
• SX-RD-MB

Cause

The sample cable specification links and CAT5e / CAT6 support is missing from the Card Reader With BLE Security Expert - Installation Guide.

Resolution

Smart Card Reader Wiegand Cable

The cable specifications are:

• 22 AWG alpha 5196 or 5198
• 18 AWG alpha 5386 or 5388
• Maximum cable distance of 150m (492ft)

Smart Card Reader RS-485 Cable

The cable specification for RS-485 connections (including when those connections are encrypted) are:

• Belden 9842 or equivalent
• 24 AWG twisted pair with characteristic impedance of 120ohm
• Maximum total length of cable is max 900m (3000ft)
• CAT5e / CAT6 are also supported for data transmission when using ground in the same cable (to a maximum length 100m (328ft))