I have a fingerprint/prox card reader I purchased through a local supplier, that works great with the Elk M1KP. I've been using this reader for over 2 months with the ElkM1 for access control. It has not missed one valid fingerprint access or card access. However, I'm having problems getting this fingerprint reader to work with the KP2. No matter what I try, the KP2 acts as if there is no signal coming from the print/prox reader. The only response I get that indicates anything is happening is if I remove the D0-D1 connector from the KP2 and reconnect. I get one short beep from the KP2, but nothing shows on the display.
With the KP, I just connected the V+, GND, D0 and D1 wires to the corresponding inputs of the print/prox reader, and saved the reader output codes for fingerprints or prox card activations as different users' access codes in the Elk system. I was then able to program Elk rules to perform various functions based on whose fingerprint or card was presented. Since there are only 2 Wiegand connectors for the KP2, I connected the D0 and D1 outputs of the reader to the corresponding connector on the KP2. I connected V+ and GND to the red and black input wires of the KP2. Unless I'm missing something, that would be the proper connections. I tried reversing D0 D1 just to check, but still no dice.
I contacted the supplier of the KP2 who contacted Elk, but they could offer no suggestions, other than it should work and to try a replacement KP2. I've now done that, but nothing has changed. I tried to call Elk myself, but since I'm a homeowner rather than a professional installer, they don't want to talk to me.
I've seen a few members of this forum have experience with 3rd party Wiegand-compatible devices, and would really appreciate and suggestions you might offer. I can continue using the Elk KP, but wanted to take advantage of the KP2's sleek look.
Thank you,
Jerry
With the KP, I just connected the V+, GND, D0 and D1 wires to the corresponding inputs of the print/prox reader, and saved the reader output codes for fingerprints or prox card activations as different users' access codes in the Elk system. I was then able to program Elk rules to perform various functions based on whose fingerprint or card was presented. Since there are only 2 Wiegand connectors for the KP2, I connected the D0 and D1 outputs of the reader to the corresponding connector on the KP2. I connected V+ and GND to the red and black input wires of the KP2. Unless I'm missing something, that would be the proper connections. I tried reversing D0 D1 just to check, but still no dice.
I contacted the supplier of the KP2 who contacted Elk, but they could offer no suggestions, other than it should work and to try a replacement KP2. I've now done that, but nothing has changed. I tried to call Elk myself, but since I'm a homeowner rather than a professional installer, they don't want to talk to me.
I've seen a few members of this forum have experience with 3rd party Wiegand-compatible devices, and would really appreciate and suggestions you might offer. I can continue using the Elk KP, but wanted to take advantage of the KP2's sleek look.
Thank you,
Jerry