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101-095 Ness W1-B Ultraprox Reader/Controller
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1. Packing list
Name
Digital K eypad W1/W3-B
Quanti ty
Remark
Screw driver
Rubber bung s
Self Tapping Screws
Manager Car d
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4
4
2
6*27mm, used fo r fixing
3.5*27mm, used for fixing
Manager Add Card & Manager Delete Card
User Manual
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Please ensure that all the above contents are correct. If any are missing please notif y
the supplier of the W1 /W3-B.
2. Description
3. Features
Waterproof, conf orms to IP68
Strong Zinc Alloy Electroplated anti-vandal case
Full programming from the keypad
2500 users, supports Card , PIN, Card + PIN
Can be used as a stand alone keypad
Programmable one relay outpu t
Backlight keypad
Wiegand 26 input & output
Adjustable Door Output time, Alarm time, Doo r Open time
Block enrollment, ca n enroll maximum 2500 consecutive card within 3 minutes
Very low power consumption (60Ma)
Fast operating speed, <20ms with 2500 users
Easy to install and program
Built in light dependent resistor (LDR) for anti tamper
Operating V oltage
User Capacit y
Keypad
Card Type
Card Reading Distance
Active Current
Idle Current
Lock Out put Load
Alarm Ou tput Load
Remove the back cover from the keypad using the supplied se curity screwdriver
Drill 4 holes on the wall for the screws and I hole for the cable
Fix the back cover firmly on th e wall with 4 flat head screws
Thread the cable through the cabl e hole
Attach the keypad to the back cover.
Operating Temperatu re
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Built in buzzer
Red, Yellow and Green LEDs display the working status
12VDC Operation
Two- year warranty
W1/W3-B is singl e door multi function access controller or a Wiegand output keypad or
card reader. It is suitable for mounting either indoor or out door in hars h environments. It
is housed in a strong, sturd y and vandal proof Zinc Alloy electroplated c ase.
The electronics ar e fully potted so the W1/W3-B is waterproof and conform s to IP68.
The W1/W3-B supports up to 2500 users in either a Card, 4 digit PIN, or a Card + PIN
option. The inbuilt card reader supports EM, 125KHZ frequenc y card/Tag. The W1 /W3B has m any extra features including block enrollmen
t,wiegand 26 bits interface, and backlit
keypad...etc.
These features mak e the W1/W3-B an ideal choice for door access not only fo r small
shops and domestic households but also for commercial and industrial applications
such as factories, warehouses, laborat ories, banks and prisons.
(W1-B&W3-B are in the same function, only differen t in sh ape . )
Built in buzzer
Red, Yellow and Green LEDs display the working status
12VDC Operation
Two- year warranty

4. Specifications
12VDC
2500
12 keys, 2 x 6 digits(W1-B)
12 keys, 3 x 4 digits(W3-B)
EM 125 K HZ card/Tag
3~6 cm
80mA
40mA
Max 2A
Max 20 A
Operating Humidit y
Environmen t
Adjustable Door Relay time
Adjustable Alarm Time
Wiring Connections
Dimensions
Net Weight
Gross Weigh t
5%~ 95% RH
Conforms to IP68
0~99 seconds
0~3 minut es
Electric Lock, Exit Button,
DOTL, External Alarm
550 g
700 g
Operating V oltage
User Capacit y
Keypad
Card Type
Card Reading Distance
Active Current
Idle Current
Lock Out put Load
Alarm Ou tput Load
5. Installation
Remove the back cover from the keypad using the supplied se curity screwdriver
Drill 4 holes on the wall for the screws and I hole for the cable
Fix the back cover firmly on th e wall with 4 flat head screws
Thread the cable through the cabl e hole
Attach the keypad to the back cover.
Colour
Grey
Yellow
Brown
Red
Black
Blue
Purple
Function
D0
Alarm -
OPEN
D-IN
+12V DC
NO
COM
White
Connection Diagram
Operating Temperatu re
-25 60
Built in buzzer
Red, Yellow and Green LEDs display the working status
12VDC Operation
Two- year warranty
Wiegand In terface
Wiegand 26 input & output
PCB connect diagram
Anti- demolitio n alarm
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W1-B

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Function
D0
Alarm -
OPEN
D-IN
+12V DC
NO
COM
Description
Wiegand Ou tput D0
White
Wiegand Ou tput D1
Request to E xit Button
Door Contac t
Power I nput
Power I nput
Connection Diagram
The W 1/W3-B uses a LDR (light dependent resistor) as an anti tamper alarm. I f th e
keypad is removed from the co ver then the tamper alarm will operate.
Alarm Negative
Orange
NC
Pink
GND
7. To Reset to Factory Default
Green
D1
-12V DC
Relay NO
Relay COM
Relay NC
W1/W3-B Negat ive
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12VDC 3A
Door
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Exit
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Common Power Supply
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Notes:
Connect the negative pole of the lock to NC is for Fail safe lock.
Connect the negative pole of the lock to NO is for Fail-secure lock.
To reset to fa ctory default, power off, press * , hold it an d power on, release it until
hear t wo beeps and the LE D shines in orange, then read an y two EM cards, the LED will
turn in red, means reset to factory default setting successfully. Of the two EM cards
read, the first one is Manager Add card, the second one is Manager Delete card.
Remarks: Res et to factory default, the user's information is still retained.

8. Anti Tamper Alarm
The W1/W3-B uses a LDR (light dependent resistor) as an anti tamper alarm. If the
keypad is removed from the cover then the tamper alarm will operate.
9. Sound and Light indication
Operation Status
Power on
Operation successful
Operation failed
Enter into programming mode
Press keypad
10. W1/W3-B Detailed Programming Guide
10.1 User Settings
To exit from the programming mode
To change the master code
Set valid card only users
Set valid card and PIN users
Set valid card or PIN users
To enter the programming mode
Note that to undertake the follo wing programming the maste r user must be logged in
Stand by
Setting the working mode:
In the programming mode
Exit from the programming mode
Open the door
7. To Reset to Factory Default
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Special Power Su pply
Notes:
Connect the negative pole of the lock to NC is for Fail safe lock.
Connect the negative pole of the lock to NO is for Fail-secure lock.
To reset to factory default, power off, press * , hold it and power on, release it until
hear two beeps and the LED shines in orange, then read any two EM cards, the LED will
turn in red, means reset to factory default setting successfully. Of the two EM cards
read, the first one is Manager Add card, the second one is Manager Delete card.
Alarm
To add and delete users in either card or PIN mode ( 3 2 # ) (Default setting)
Remarks: Reset to factory default, the user's information is still retained.

9. Sound and Light indication
Operation Status
Power on
Operation successful
Operation failed
Enter into programming mode
Red Light
Bright
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Green Light
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Blue Light
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Buzzer
Short Ring
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Short Ring
Short Ring
3 Short Ring
Short Ring
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Short Ring
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Press keypad
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Bright
10. W1/W3-B Detailed Programming Guide
10.1 User Settings
To exit from the programming mode
To change the master code
Set valid card only users
Set valid card and PIN users
Set valid card or PIN users
*
Master code
#
888888 is the default factory master code
To enter the programming mode
*
Note that to undertake the follo wing programming the maste r user must be logged in
0 New code # New code #
The master code is any 6 digits.
Stand by
Setting the working mode:
3 0 #
3 1 #
3 2 #
Entry is by either Card or PIN (default)
In the programming mode
Exit from the programming mode
Open the door
To Delete a PIN user
To change the PIN of a PIN user
(Note:This step must be done out of
programming mode)
To add a card user (Method 1)
This is a fast way to enter cards
using ID number auto generation.
To add a card user (Method 2)
This is the second way to enter
cards using User ID Allocation.
In this method a User ID is allocated
to a card. Only one user ID can be
allocated to a single card.
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Alarm
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Short Ring
Entry is by Card only
Entry is by Card and PIN together
To add and delete users in either card or PIN mode ( 3 2 # ) (Default setting)
To add card user (Method 3)
Add a series cards users
Block Enrollment
To deletecard user by card
number.
Note Users can be deleted
continuously without exiting
from programming mode.
To delete a card user by user ID.
This option can be used when a
user has lost their card

To add a PIN users
1 User ID number # PIN #
The ID number is any number between 1 ~
2500. The PIN is any four digits between 0000
~ 9999 with the exception of 1234 which is
reserved. Users can be added continuously
without exiting from programming mode as
follows:
1 User ID No 1 # PIN # User ID No 2 # PIN #
To Delete a PIN user
To change the PIN of a PIN user
(Note:This step must be done out of
programming mode)
* ID number # Old PIN # New PIN # New PIN #
2 User ID number #
Users can be deleted continuously without
exiting programming mode
To add a card user (Method 1)
This is a fast way to enter cards
using ID number auto generation.
1 Read Card #
Cards can be added continuously without exiting
programming mode
1 ID number # Card #
To add a card user (Method 2)
This is the second way to enter
cards using User ID Allocation.
In this method a User ID is allocated
to a card. Only one user ID can be
allocated to a single card.
Card quantity is between 1~2500.
The 8 digits card number is the last 8 digits on
the card.
Maximum 2500 cards can be enrolle d at a stretch
within 3 minutes .
To add card user (Method 3)
Add a series cards users
Block Enrollment
To deletecard user by card
number.
Note Users can be deleted
continuously without exiting
from programming mode.
2 Read Card #
5 ID number # 8 digits Card numbe
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ity #
To delete a card user by user ID.
This option can be used when a
user has lost their card
2 User ID #

For a PIN user
To unlock the door
10.2 Door Relay, Door Open Detection, Alarm, Facility code Settings
Door relay time setting
To disable door open detection.
(Factory default setting)
To enable door open detection
To add and delete users in card and PIN mode ( 3 1 # )
To Add a card and Pin user
(The PIN is any four digits between
0000 ~ 9999 with the exception of
1234 which is reserved.)
To change a PIN in card and PIN
mode (Method 1) Note that this is
done outside programming mode
so the user can undertake this
themselves
To change a PIN in card and PIN
mode (Method 2) Note that this is
done outside programming mode
so the user can undertake this
themselves
To delete a Card and PIN user just
delete the card
* Read Card Old PIN # New PIN # New PIN #
* ID number# Old PIN # New PIN # New PIN #
2 User ID #
To add a card user in card only mode ( 3 0 # )
To Add and Delete a card user
The operating is the same as adding and deleting
a card user in 3 2 #
To delete All users
To add and delete card users by Manager cards
To delete ALL users. Note that
this is a dangerous option so use
with care
To add card user by Manager Add Card
To delete card User by Manager
Delete Card
2 0000 #
Manager add
card Read card Manager
add card
Cards can be added continuously.
Manager delete card
Read Card Manager
delete card
Cards can be deleted continuously.
For a card user
For a card and PIN user
Door relay time setting
Door Open Detection
Door Open Too Long (DOTL) warning. When used with an optional magnetic contact
or built-in magnetic contact of the lock, if the door is opened normally, but not closed
after 1 minute, the inside buzzer will beep automatically to remind people to close
the door and continue for 1 minute before switching off automatically.
Door Forced Open warning. When used with an optional magnetic contact or built-in
magnetic contact of the lock, if the door is forced open, or if the door is opened after
20 seconds of the electro-mechanical lock not closed properly, the inside buzzer
and alarm output will both operate. The Alarm Output time is adjustable between 0-3
minutes with the default being 1 minute.
Alarm output time
To set the alarm output time (0~3
minutes) Factory default
Keypad Lockout & Alarm Output options. If there are 10 invalid cards or 10
incorrect PIN numbers in a 1 0 minute period either the keypad will lockout for 10
minutes or the alarm will operate for 10 minutes, depending on the option selected
below.
Add the card as for a card user
Press * to exit from the programming mode
Then allocate the card a PIN as follows:
* Read Card 1234 # PIN # PIN #

For a PIN user
To unlock the door
10.2 Door Relay, Door Open Detection, Alarm, Facility code Settings
Door relay time setting
To disable door open detection.
(Factory default setting)
6 0 #
To enable door open detection
6 2 #
Keypad Lockout
Alarm Output
To remove the alarm
To reset the Door Forced Open warning
Normal status: No keypad lockout
or alarm
7 0 # (Factory default setting)
Enter the PIN then press #
For a card user
Read card
For a card and PIN user
Read card then enter PIN #
Door relay time setting
4 0~99 #
The door relay time is between 0~99 seconds,
the factory default setting is 5 seconds.
Door Open Detection
Door Open Too Long (DOTL) warning. When used with an optional magnetic contact
or built-in magnetic contact of the lock, if the door is opened normally, but not closed
after 1 minute, the inside buzzer will beep automatically to remind people to close
the door and continue for 1 minute before switching off automatically.
Door Forced Open warning. When used with an optional magnetic contact or built-in
magnetic contact of the lock, if the door is forced open, or if the door is opened after
20 seconds of the electro-mechanical lock not closed properly, the inside buzzer
and alarm output will both operate. The Alarm Output time is adjustable between 0-3
minutes with the default being 1 minute.
Alarm output time
To set the alarm output time (0~3
minutes) Factory default is 1 minute
9 0 3 #
Keypad Lockout & Alarm Output options. If there are 10 invalid cards or 10
incorrect PIN numbers in a 1 0 minute period either the keypad will lockout for 10
minutes or the alarm will operate for 10 minutes, depending on the option selected
below.
To reset the Door Open Too Long warning
To set the facility code
To set the facility code of W1/W3-
B
(This operation might be required
when W1/W3-B i s acting as
wiegand reader and connecting to
11 Interconnecting Two Devices
11.1 W1/W3-B operating as a Wiegand Output Reader
In this mode the W1/W3-B supports a Wiegand 26 bit output s o the Wiegand data lines
can be connected to any controller which supports a Wiegand 26 bit input. See figure 1.
Power

Keypad Lockout
Alarm Output
To remove the alarm
To reset the Door Forced Open warning
7 1 #
7 2 #
Read valid card or Master Code #
To reset the Door Open Too Long warning
To set the facility code
Close the door or Read valid card or Master Code #
To set the facility code of W1/W3B
(This operation might be required
when W1/W3-B i s acting as
wiegand reader and connecting to
8 Facility code # Repeat Facility code #
Facility Code can be any number between
1~255 (Default: 0)
11 Interconnecting Two Devices
11.1 W1/W3-B operating as a Wiegand Output Reader
In this mode the W1/W3-B supports a Wiegand 26 bit output s o the Wiegand data lines
can be connected to any controller which supports a Wiegand 26 bit input. See figure 1.
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Transmission Format:
1: Keypad Transmission
The Reader will transmit the PIN data when it receives the last key (#) press after
PIN code.
Format: Facility Code + PIN Code
(Facility code is any digits between 0~255, factory default is 0; Pin code is any 1~4
digits between 0~9999)
Example: Facility code: 1
PIN code: 5678
Press 5678 #, then the output format will be: 00105678
2: Proximity Card Transmission
The Reader will transmit the card data when it reads the Card.
Format: Card Number (the last 8 digits of Card Number)
Remarks: No matter the card or pin is valid or invalid, the data will be transmitted
11.2 W1/W3-B operating as a Controller
In this mode the W1/W3-B supports a Wiegand 2 6 bit input so an external Wiegand
device with a 26 bit output can be connected to the Wiegand input terminals on the
W1/W3-B. Either an ID card reader (125KHZ) or an IC card reader (13.56MHZ) can
be connected to the W1/W3-B. Cards are required to be added at the external reader,
except where an external EM reader
reader or controller. See figure 2.
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Transmission Format:
1: Keypad Transmission
The Reader will transmit the PIN data when it receives the last key (#) press after
PIN code.
Format: Facility Code + PIN Code
(Facility code is any digits between 0~255, factory default is 0; Pin code is any 1~4
digits between 0~9999)
Example: Facility code: 1
PIN code: 5678
Press 5678 #, then the output format will be: 00105678
2: Proximity Card Transmission
The Reader will transmit the card data when it reads the Card.
Format: Card Number (the last 8 digits of Card Number)
Remarks: No matter the card or pin is valid or invalid, the data will be transmitted
11.2 W1/W3-B operating as a Controller
In this mode the W1/W3-B supports a Wiegand 2 6 bit input so an external Wiegand
device with a 26 bit output can be connected to the Wiegand input terminals on the
W1/W3-B. Either an ID card reader (125KHZ) or an IC card reader (13.56MHZ) can
be connected to the W1/W3-B. Cards are required to be added at the external reader,
except where an external EM reader
is used, in this case cards can be added at either
reader or controller. See figure 2.
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Fail-S ecure l ock
Fail-S ecure l ock

To add and delete users in card and PIN mode ( 3 1 # )
To exit from the programming mode
To change the master code
To add a PIN user
*
Master code #
888888 is the default factory master code
To enter the programming mode
*
Note that to undertake the followin g programming the master user must be logged in
The master code is any 6 digits
The ID number is any number between 1 ~ 2500.
The PIN is any four digits between 0000 ~ 9999
with the exception of 1234 which is reserved.
Users can be added continuously without exiting
programming mode
W1/W3-B Quick Reference Programming Guide
To add a card user
Cards can be added continuously without
exiting from programming mode
To delete a PIN or a card user
Users can be deleted continuously without
exiting from programming mode
1 Read Card #
Present the card
To Unlock the door
To Add a card and Pin user
(The PIN is any four digits between
0000 ~ 9999 with the exception of
1234 which is reserved.)
To change a PIN in card and PIN
mode (Method 1) Note that this is
done outside programming mode
so the user can undertake this
themselves
To change a PIN in card and PIN
mode (Method 2) Note that this is
done outside programming mode
so the user can undertake this
themselves
To delete a Card and PIN user just
delete the card
To add a card user in card only mode ( 3 0 # )
To Add and Delete a card user
To delete All users
To add and delete card users by Manager cards
To delete ALL users. Note that
this is a dangerous option so use
with care
To add card user by Manager Add Card
To delete card User by Manager
Delete Card