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RS232 RX (grey)
RS232 port
PC
RS232 TX (purple)
RS232 0V (black)
DIGIgarde PLUS
Introduction
2. Mounting
3. Connections
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:
For technical assistance, contact TDSi Support on +44
(0)1202 724998 or email support@tdsi.co.uk.
http://www.tdsi.co.uk
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.
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.
CAUTION! Ensure that the supplied ferrite ring is
fitted to the unit’s cable bundle for EMC protection.
QS015 Issue 1 Copyright © 2012 TDSi
5002-0455
1. Unpacking
This pack contains:
A TDSi DIGIgarde PLUS fingerprint reader
Fixing kit
Suppression diode
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
CD with operating software and manual
Mounting template
Cable assembly
Ferrite ring
Tool for security screw
DIGIgarde PLUS Wiring
RS232/RS485
Communications
Cabling Requirements
Quick Start Guide
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.
Unit 1 Unit 2
RS485-1 (blue)
On first unit, short
two brown wires
in RS485REM
bundle if converter
does not provide
termination resistor
RS485-1 (yellow)
Unit 3
RS232 portPCRS232/RS485
converter
On last unit, short
two brown wires
in RS485REM
bundle to provide
termination resistor
Label Wire Colour Signal Description
Black 0V Power GND
Power
Red +12V Power Input
Black GND GND
White WD0-IN Wiegand Input, Data 0
WG IN
Green WD1-IN Wiegand Input, Data 1
Yellow WD0-OUT Wiegand Output, Data 0
White WD1-OUT Wiegand Output, Data 1
Black GND W iegand GND
WG OUT
Blue LED LED
White SENSOR Door Sensor power
Black GND Door S ensor ground
Grey BUTTON Egress button
Blue NO1 Normally Open
Red COM1 Common
Lock
Yellow NC1 Normally Closed
Orange ALARM NO2 Alarm (Normally Open)
Alarm
Green ALARM COM2 Alarm (Common)
Blue RS-485A-2 RX+, RS-485-2 level
RS485-2
Yellow RS-485B-2 RX-, RS-485-2 level
Black RS-232 0V RS-232 0V
Grey RS-232 RX Receive Data, RS-232C level
RS232
Purple RS-232 TX Transmit Data, RS-232C level
Blue RS-485A-1 RX+, RS-485-1 level
Yellow RS-485B-1 RX-, RS-485-1 level
RS485-1
Black GND RS-48 5 GND
Brown RS-485RES
RS485RES
Brown RS-485RES
Link wires to provide termination
resistor for this unit (see below)
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4. Standalone Use
(a) Enrolment
(c) Verification
5. Connecting to an ACU
To enrol a user, press the Menu button.
If you have registered an Administrator, Manager or Enroller account,
you are prompted to verify your identity (see Step c). After you have
done this, press the Menu button again.
Press the OK button to select the User Manage menu option. Select
Enrol User and follow the on-screen prompts to:
1. Select a user ID.
2. Choose the enrolment method:
fingerprint (FP), password (Pwd) or both (FP & Pwd).
3. Scan a finger three times and/or enter a 5-digit password or PIN.
4. Repeat the procedure to provide the user with a backup fingerprint.
5. Save the template.
The verification process involves one or more of the
following steps:
Keying in your user ID
Scanning the fingerprint recorded during enrolment
Entering your password
Reading of a smart card
If you are using Wiegand mode, you will need to set up the Wiegand data format.
4. Use the ▼ key to select
Wiegand and press the OK
button.
3. Press the OK button to
select System Opt.
1. Press the Menu button.
2. Press the ▼ key to select
Options and press the OK
button.
(b) Setting up Admin Accounts
(c) Configure Wiegand Mode
The first time the DIGIgarde PLUS is powered up, there are no user accounts. Your first step should
be to create one or more protected administrator accounts.
DIGIgarde PLUS recognises three admin levels:
Enroller
Manager
Admin
To set up an Admin, Manager or Enroller account:
1. Press the Menu button.
2. Press the OK button to select the User Manage menu option.
3. In the User Manage menu, use the ▲▼ keys to select the Enrol Admin option.
4. Use the ▲▼ keys to select the enrolment method: fingerprint (FP), password (PWD) or both (FP
& Pwd). Press the OK button.
5. The Admin Accredit screen is displayed. Use the ▲▼ keys to choose the management role.
6. Follow the on-screen prompts to scan a finger three times and/or enter a password.
(b) Configure Reader Format
Choose whether you want to use Wiegand format or Magnetic Clock and Data Format.
4. Use the ▲▼ keys to select
either WG Type (Wiegand) or
MAG Type (Magnetic) mode.
3. Press the ▼ key to select
Data Out Type and then
press the OK button.
1. Press the Menu button.
2. Use the ▼ to select Options
and press the OK button.
WG-OUT
Power
TCP/IP
Network
(required for template distribution)
Data 0
Data 1
0V
LED
+12V
0V
ACU
(a) Connections
5. Use the ▼ key to select
Output Setting and
press the OK button.
6. Select Output Format and
press the OK button.
7. Use the ▲▼ keys to select
the required format, for
example: WG26 without ID.
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