Register Wiegand Credentials

This guide outlines how to add a Wiegand device to the registered master or slave device.

Info

• Master device: Among the devices that are connected through RS-485, the device that plays the role of a controller. It processes data by periodically monitoring the slave device. It is also called a host device.

• Slave device: Among devices connected through RS-485, the device that only performs the input and output functions. It does not contain user information and is controlled by the master device.

• Wiegand: A method that transfers a small amount of data using D0 and D1. Generally it is used as a method of communication between the reader and controller of an access control device.

1. Click Settings on the Launcher page.

2. Click Device on the left sidebar.

3. Right-click on the master or slave device in the All Devices list.

   

4. Click Add Wiegand Device in the popup menu.

5. When the list of Wiegand devices connected to the master device appears, select the device to register.

   

6. Click Add.

7. When the device registration confirmation message appears, click Apply.

The registered Wiegand device will appear under the selected device.