Delta Multi-Technology Readers: Quick Reference Guide
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The Delta multi-technology models include the Delta3, Delta5, Delta5.3, and Delta 6.4.
All Delta multi-technology readers are compliant with the following organizations:
FCC compliance Statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
The user is cautioned that making changes not approved by Farpointe Data may void the user's authority to use this
equipment.
1.0
Cable Requirements
All readers operate at up to 500 feet (152 m) of cable, using nine-conductor, shielded, stranded cable. Per the Security
Industry Association’s Wiegand specification, AWG 24 (such as Belden 9539) is the minimum gauge required for data
transfer in a 500-foot run length. However, the proper wire gauge must be determined by the current draw
requirements of the reader, the length of the cable run, and the voltage applied to the reader.
If the reader is to be operated at 5 VDC, 5 VDC must be available at the reader (long cable runs have a voltage drop
due to the resistance in the cable). A larger gauge of wire (having less resistance) or a separate power supply near the
reader may be required to ensure 5 VDC is available at the reader.
2.0
Delta Multi-Technology Credential Compatibility
Delta multi-technology readers are capable of reading both 13.56 MHz and 125 kHz RFID credentials. Operating at
13.56 MHz the reader can read all ISO 14443 Type A contactless smartcard credentials (some are card serial number
(CSN) only) and some ISO 14443 Type B contactless smartcard credentials. These credentials include Mifare 1K/4K
(secure sectors or CSN), Mifare Ultralight (CSN only), Mifare DESfire (CSN Only), and both Type A and Type B PIV
credentials (FIPS-201 compliant). Operating at 125 kHz Delta multi-technology readers can optionally read Pyramid,
HID, and/or AWID 125 kHz proximity credentials. 125 kHz reading capability can be disabled if desired.
3.0
Contactless Smartcard Reader Modes
Delta multi-technology readers can be configured to read contactless smartcards in any of the following modes:
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Sector Plus CSN Mode: Reader looks for access control data in a secure sector but if none is found the reader
outputs the card’s CSN instead. This is the default mode.
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Sector Only Mode: Reader looks for access control data in a secure sector but if no valid data is found the
reader outputs nothing.
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CSN Only Mode: Reader does not look for access control data in a secure sector and simply outputs the
card’s CSN.
4.0
14443 Type A CSN Output Formats
Delta multi-technology readers can be configured to output 14443 Type A CSNs in any of the following ways:
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32-bit Wiegand: The reader outputs the 32-bit CSN as Wiegand data starting with the MSB. This is the
default mode.
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26-bit Wiegand: The reader outputs 26-bit Wiegand data comprised of the 16 lower bits of the 32-bit CSN,
fixed 8-bit facility code, and beginning and ending parity bits. Facility code defaults to 001 (
Note: cutting
off 16 MSBs from CSN can cause card duplication
).
•
34-bit Wiegand: The reader outputs 34-bit Wiegand data comprised of the 32-bit CSN MSB first plus
beginning and ending parity bits.
•
40-bit Wiegand: The reader outputs 40-bit Wiegand data comprised of the 32-bit CSN followed by an 8-bit
check sum.
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Magnetic Stripe (ABA Track II, clock and data, with card present): CSN is output in ABA Track II format.
5.0
Secure Sector Access Control Data Output Formats
Customer specified access control data programmed onto a secure Mifare 1K or 4K sector can be output in any of the
following ways:
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Wiegand (industry standard 26-bit Wiegand and custom formats)
•
Magnetic Stripe (ABA Track II, clock and data, with card present)
6.0
FIPS-201 Output Formats
Please see Farpointe Data’s “FIPS-201 Reader Output Selection” document. Default output is 75-bit Wiegand.
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