ComNet Optical Wiegand Extender, Remote Unit

The ComNet FDW1000 data extenders provide optical connectivity between one card reader and its associated door or gate locking hardware, to any Wiegand, MagStripe, or F/2F-based control panel. The connection is completely supervised and secure, and a pair of these units will support a single locking gate or door and its associated reader using two multimode or singlemode optical fibers. When used with the ComNet EXP-100 Expansion Module, up to 7 gates or doors and readers may be integrated onto the same network. A service mode provides easy and fast set-up and configuration when the EXP-100 is used, and user selection of the reader formats via DIP-switch setting is included. An auxiliary I/O (input/output) interface is available for determining door, gate, and control panel status and signaling, and a relay interface provides the door strike or gate activation functions. These extenders are designed for long-term, reliable operation in harsh industrial environments, and a fault-specific LED indicator is provided for rapidly ascertaining the operating status of the extender and the link. Packaged in a rugged aluminum housing, the FDW1000 is designed for shelf or surface mounting. The FDW1000 series are supplied as a remote unit for door or gate locations, and a central unit for control panel installation.

Features for FDW1000 Series

• Status indicating LEDs provide rapid indication of critical operating parameters.
• Wiegand, MagStripe, or F/2F-based reader formats/control panel-compatible.
• Made in the USA
• Completely supervised and secure operation
• Service mode provides simple and fast system set-up and configuration
• DIP-switch selection of the desired reader format
• Auxiliary I/O (input/output) interface is available for ascertaining door, gate, and control panel status and signaling.
• Relay interface provides door strike or gate activation functions.
• Voltage transient/surge protected.
• Plug-and-play design ensures ease of installation and no electrical or optical adjustments are ever required.
• Compact form-factor saves space in those installations where space may be at a premium.
• Lifetime Warranty

• Shelf Mountable
• Surface-mountable

• Gate
• Door
• Magnetic Stripe Reader