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Wiegand Standard

Reader Technologies

What is WIEGAND ?

 

  • Communication protocol between the readers and the controllers.
  • Most proximity, biometrics and wireless readers are Wiegand compatible.
  • The standard format for Wiegand is 26 bits long.

Tell me about the 26-bit format ...

 

  • Compatible with most access control panels on the market.
  • Cannot prevent card duplication (Lower security).

What is a secure format ?

 

  • High security proprietary format created to prevent card duplication. Kantech’s secure formats are:
    • XSF-39 bits format. Available with the IO-Prox readers.
    • KSF-34 bits format. Shadow Prox readers & HID.

 

Data sent to controller