RFID reader (Keypad + Fingerprint)

The PIERRE Pro RFID Reader (Keypad + Fingerprint) is a wired access control reader with a fingerprint sensor, a PIN keypad and an RFID card reader. It connects to a PIERRE PRO or LITE Controller over Wiegand.

The PIERRE Pro RFID reader is available in two versions: Keypad + Fingerprint and Keypad + Bell. This manual covers the Keypad + Fingerprint version.

Control

Access is granted by fingerprint, RFID card or tag, or PIN. The reader uses the Wiegand 34-bit protocol and 13.56 MHz MIFARE cards.

Integration and Management

Set up the reader in the PIERRE Partner app: configure the door, link the reader and create the automation rules. Day-to-day management is done in the Smart PIERRE app: assign roles, define access rights, add or remove users, set PIN codes and register or delete RFID cards.

Fingerprint Enrollment

New fingerprints are registered on the reader in programming mode (see Add Fingerprint User).

Fingerprint Unlock Detection

To detect when a person unlocks the door with a fingerprint:

1. Connect the reader’s NO (Normally Open) relay contact to an Input terminal on the PIERRE Controller.
2. In the PIERRE Partner app add this input as a Contact Sensor. In the Advanced menu select Change to customise the behaviour.
3. Use this Contact Sensor in the Automation tab as a trigger condition (when open).

Note: change the Master Code after installation and configuration (see Changing the Master Code).

Keypad backlight always on: set on the reader with * (Master Code) # 7 5 # *.

Wired. Needs a PIERRE PRO or LITE Controller with free configurable I/O pins for the reader (D0 and D1, plus a third pin for LED feedback), plus the RFID reader (Keypad + Fingerprint). The reader takes 12 V from the controller.

The diagram shows the RFID reader (Keypad + Fingerprint) connected to a PIERRE Controller. A 12 V DC supply feeds both the controller and the reader (Red = +12 V, Black = GND).

Card and PIN data go to the controller over the Wiegand lines D0 (Green) and D1 (White). LED feedback and buzzer lines can be connected for visual and audible feedback; in Wiegand Reader Mode (7 8 #) these are the Brown (LED) and Yellow (buzzer) wires. Check which working mode your installation needs before wiring them.

To detect a fingerprint unlock in PIERRE, wire the reader’s NO relay contact to a controller input and add it as a Contact Sensor in the PIERRE Partner app.

Use a common ground between the reader and the controller to keep the Wiegand signal stable.

Entering Program Mode

• Press * followed by the Master Code (Factory default: 123456), then #.
• The LED will light up to indicate programming mode.
• To exit Program Mode press *.

• Enter Program Mode with "* Master Code #".
• To change the Master Code press 0 (New Master Code) # (Repeat New Master Code) #.
• The Master Code is any 6 digits.

The device has 3 working modes:

1. Standalone Mode
2. Controller Mode
3. Wiegand Reader Mode

Choose the mode you want to use:

• Enter Program Mode (* Master Code #)
• For Standalone/Controller Mode press 7 7 # (Factory default)
• For Wiegand Reader Mode press 7 8 #
• To exit press *

The device can work as Standalone Access Control for a single door. Factory default mode - 7 7 #

Attention: Install a 1N4004 or equivalent diode when using a common power supply, or the reader might be damaged. (1N4004 is included in the packaging.)

The programming process will vary based on the access configuration. Ensure you follow the instructions specific to your chosen configuration.

• User ID number: Assign a user ID to each fingerprint, card or PIN in order to track it.
  • Fingerprint user ID: 0 – 98
  • Master Fingerprint user ID: 99
  • PIN/Card user ID: 100 – 987
  • Panic user ID: 988 – 989
  • Visitor user ID: 990 – 999

Note: User IDs do not require leading zeros. It is crucial to record the User ID accurately. Any modifications to the user will require the original User ID.

• Proximity Card: EM card or EM + Mifare cards
• PIN: Can be any 4–6 digits, except 8888 which is reserved.

Tip for PIN security (6-digit PINs only): the correct PIN can be hidden inside up to 10 digits, for example **123434** where * is any digit 0–9.

1. Enter Programming Mode: press *, followed by the Master Code, and then #.
2. Adding a Fingerprint User (user ID 0–98). There are two methods:
   1. Using Auto ID (the device assigns the next available User ID): enter 1, then place the finger on the sensor three times (fingerprint, repeat fingerprint, repeat fingerprint again). Fingerprints can be added continuously.
   2. Selecting a specific User ID: enter 1 (User ID) #, then place the finger on the sensor three times. Fingerprints can be added continuously.
3. Exit Programming Mode: press *.

Important Notes:

• Up to 100 fingerprint users (IDs 0–98 plus the Master Fingerprint 99).
• Use the same finger for all three reads and keep it flat on the sensor.
• Fingerprint users are not copied by the User Information Transfer function.

1. Enter Programming Mode: press *, followed by the Master Code, and then #.
2. Add the Master Fingerprint on User ID 99: enter 1 99 #, then place the finger on the sensor three times (fingerprint, repeat fingerprint, repeat fingerprint again).
3. Exit Programming Mode: press *.

The Master Fingerprint works like the Master Card: it adds and deletes users without entering the Master Code, and silences the alarm.

1. Enter Programming Mode: press *, followed by the Master Code, and then #.
2. Adding a Card User (user ID 100–987). There are three methods:
   1. Using Auto ID: enter 1, then either swipe the card on the reader or input the 8, 10 or 17-digit card number, and press #. Cards can be added continuously.
   2. Assigning a specific User ID: enter 1 (User ID) #, then swipe the card or input the 8, 10 or 17-digit card number, and press #.
   3. Block enrollment (up to 888 cards in one step, takes about 2 minutes): enter 1 (User ID) # (Card Quantity) # (first card 8, 10 or 17-digit number) #.
3. Exit Programming Mode: press *.

Important Notes:

• For block enrollment the card numbers must be consecutive.
• Card Quantity is the total number of cards enrolled in the batch.

1. Enter Programming Mode: press *, followed by the Master Code, and then #.
2. Adding a PIN User (user ID 100–987). There are two methods:
   1. Using Auto ID: enter 1 (PIN) #. PINs can be added continuously.
   2. Assigning a specific User ID: enter 1 (User ID) # (PIN) #.
3. Exit Programming Mode: press *.

Important Notes:

• PINs can be 4 to 6 digits long, except 8888 which is reserved.
• Keep a record of assigned User IDs to prevent duplication or confusion.

Panic User IDs are 988 and 989 (valid for card and PIN users).

1. Enter Programming Mode: press *, followed by the Master Code, and then #.
2. Add a Panic User:
   1. Card User: enter 1 (988 or 989) #, swipe the card or input the 8, 10 or 17-digit card number, then #.
   2. PIN User: enter 1 (988 or 989) # (PIN) #.
3. Exit Programming Mode: press *.

Important Notes:

• Panic users are configured for emergency access scenarios.
• Reserve these IDs for authorized personnel only, as they may trigger emergency features.

Visitor User IDs are reserved as 990 to 999 (valid for card and PIN users). There are 10 visitor groups, each usable a set number of times; after that number of uses the card or PIN becomes invalid automatically.

1. Enter Programming Mode: press *, followed by the Master Code, and then #.
2. Add a Visitor User:
   1. Card User: enter 1 (990–999) # (0–9) #, swipe the card or input the 8, 10 or 17-digit card number, then #.
   2. PIN User: enter 1 (990–999) # (0–9) # (PIN) #.
   0–9 is the number of times the visitor credential can be used; 0 means 10 times.
3. Exit Programming Mode: press *.

Important Notes:

• Visitor users are for temporary or guest access.
• Monitor visitor IDs and deactivate them when no longer needed.

The following actions are performed outside of programming mode and can be completed by users independently.

• To change the PIN of an existing user: enter * (User ID) # (Old PIN) # (New PIN) # (New PIN) #.
• To change the PIN of a card (cards are given the PIN 8888 automatically when added): enter *, read the card, then (Old PIN) # (New PIN) # (New PIN) #.

Important Notes:

• The PIN must be 4 to 6 digits long.
• Avoid using the reserved PIN 8888.
• Always keep a record of User IDs and PINs.

1. Enter Programming Mode: press *, followed by the Master Code, and then #.
2. Delete a user by fingerprint, card or PIN: enter 2, then place the fingerprint, read the card or input the PIN, then #. Users can be deleted continuously.
3. Delete a user by User ID: enter 2 (User ID) #.
4. Delete a user by card number: enter 2 (8, 10 or 17-digit card number) #.
5. Delete all users: enter 2 (Master Code) #.
6. Exit Programming Mode: press *.

Important Notes:

• Always record and verify User IDs or card numbers before deletion.
• Deleting all users cannot be undone.

The relay configuration determines the behavior of the output relay during activation.

1. Enter Programming Mode: press *, followed by the Master Code, and then #.
2. Pulse Mode: enter 3 (1–99) #. The relay time is 1–99 seconds (factory default 5 seconds). Example: 3 5 # for 5 seconds.
3. Toggle Mode: enter 3 0 #. The relay stays switched until the next valid credential.
4. Exit Programming Mode: press *.

Important Notes:

• Toggle mode is used for continuous access; pulse mode is used for momentary door unlocking.

For multi-user access mode, the interval between reads cannot exceed 5 seconds, otherwise the device returns to standby automatically.

1. Enter Programming Mode: press *, followed by the Master Code, and then #.
2. Set the access mode:
   1. Fingerprint access: enter 4 0 #.
   2. Card access: enter 4 1 #.
   3. PIN access: enter 4 2 #.
   4. Card + PIN access: enter 4 3 #.
   5. Multi-user access: enter 4 3 (2–9) #. The door opens only after 2–9 valid users have presented their credentials.
   6. Fingerprint or Card or PIN access: enter 4 4 # (factory default).
3. Exit Programming Mode: press *.

The strike-out alarm activates after 10 failed entry attempts. By default it is OFF. It can be configured to deny access for 10 minutes, or to disengage only after a valid fingerprint, card, PIN or Master credential.

1. Enter Programming Mode: press *, followed by the Master Code, and then #.
2. Configure the strike-out alarm:
   1. Strike-Out OFF: enter 6 0 # (factory default).
   2. Strike-Out ON: enter 6 1 #. Access is denied for 10 minutes; the exit button still works.
   3. Strike-Out ON with alarm: enter 6 2 #.
3. Set Alarm Time: enter 5 (0–3) #. Factory default is 1 minute.
4. To silence the alarm: enter the Master Code #, use the Master Fingerprint or Master Card, or a valid user fingerprint, card or PIN.
5. Exit Programming Mode: press *.

Door Open Too Long (DOTL) Detection

• When used with an optional magnetic contact or the built-in magnetic contact of the lock: if the door is opened normally but not closed within 1 minute, the inside buzzer beeps automatically to remind people to close the door.
• The beep stops by closing the door or by a Master User or valid user credential; otherwise it continues for the alarm time set.

Door Forced Open Detection

• If the door is opened by force, the inside buzzer and the external alarm (if fitted) both activate.
• They are stopped by Master Users or valid users; otherwise they continue for the alarm time set.

Programming Steps

1. Enter Programming Mode: press *, followed by the Master Code, and then #.
2. Disable Door Open Detection: enter 6 3 # (factory default).
3. Enable Door Open Detection: enter 6 4 #.
4. Set Alarm Time: enter 5 (0–3) #. Factory default is 1 minute.
5. Exit Programming Mode: press *.

Additional Note: the Set Alarm Time function also applies to the anti-tamper alarm.

1. Enter Programming Mode: press *, followed by the Master Code, and then #.
2. Sound: Disable sound 7 0 #; Enable sound 7 1 # (factory default).
3. LED: LED always OFF 7 2 #; LED always ON 7 3 # (factory default).
4. Keypad backlight: always OFF 7 4 #; always ON 7 5 #; automatic OFF 7 6 # (factory default).
5. Exit Programming Mode: press *.

Note: in automatic mode the keypad backlight turns off after 20 seconds. It turns on again by pressing any key (that key press is not registered).

Add Fingerprint, Card or PIN Users:

1. Present the Master Fingerprint or Master Card.
2. Add the user by one of the following methods: place the fingerprint three times, swipe the card, or input the PIN followed by #.
3. Repeat step 2 for additional users.
4. Finish by presenting the Master Fingerprint or Master Card again to save and exit.

Delete Fingerprint, Card or PIN Users:

1. Present the Master Fingerprint or Master Card twice within 5 seconds.
2. Delete the user by one of the following methods: place the fingerprint, swipe the card, or input the PIN followed by #.
3. Repeat step 2 for additional users.
4. Finish by presenting the Master Fingerprint or Master Card again to save and exit.

• Open the Door: place a valid user fingerprint, read a valid user card, or input a valid user PIN followed by #.
• Remove Alarm: enter the Master Code followed by #, use the Master Fingerprint or Master Card, or a valid user credential (fingerprint, card or PIN).

To Reset to Factory Default and add a Master Card:

1. Power off the device.
2. Press and hold the Exit Button while powering the device back on. You will hear two beeps.
3. Release the Exit Button. The LED turns yellow.
4. Present any 125 kHz EM card or 13.56 MHz Mifare card. The LED turns red, indicating a successful reset to factory default. The card used becomes the Master Card.

Additional Notes:

• If no Master Card is to be added, press the Exit Button for at least 5 seconds before releasing it. This invalidates any previously registered Master Card.
• Resetting to factory default retains the user information.

The device can function as a controller when connected to an external Wiegand reader.

Factory default mode: enter 7 7 #

Attention: install a 1N4004 diode (or equivalent) when using a common power supply to prevent damage to the reader. A 1N4004 diode is included in the package.

Configure the Wiegand input formats to match the output format of the external reader.

1. Enter Programming Mode: press *, followed by the Master Code, and then #.
2. Set the Wiegand input bits:
   1. For EM cards: enter 8 (26–44) # (factory default is 26 bits).
   2. For Mifare cards: enter 8 0 (26–44, 56, 58) # (factory default is 34 bits).
3. Parity bit: disable 8 0 #; enable 8 1 # (factory default).
4. Exit Programming Mode: press *.

Note: when connecting Wiegand readers with 32, 40 or 56-bit output, parity bits must be disabled.

• Basic programming is the same as in Standalone Mode.
• Device connected with an external card reader:
  • EM/Mifare card readers: users can be added or deleted on either the device or the external reader.
  • HID card readers: users can only be added or deleted on the external reader.
• Device connected with an external fingerprint reader: enroll the fingerprint on the external reader first, then add the same fingerprint on the device:
  1. Enter Programming Mode: press *, followed by the Master Code, and then #.
  2. Auto ID: enter 1, press the fingerprint once on the external reader, then #.
  3. Specific ID: enter 1 (User ID) #, press the fingerprint on the external reader, then #.
  4. Exit Programming Mode: press *.

The keypad reader supports 4-bit, 8-bit (ASCII) or 10-bit output formats. Choose the setting that matches the PIN output format of your reader.

1. Enter Programming Mode: press *, followed by the Master Code, and then #.
2. Set PIN input bits: enter 8 (4 or 8 or 10) # (factory default is 4 bits).
3. Exit Programming Mode: press *.

Remarks: 4 means 4 bits, 8 means 8 bits, 10 means a 10-digit virtual number.

Add PIN users: after entering programming mode, PINs can be added on either the device or the external keypad reader. Delete PIN users: the same way as adding users.

The device can function as a standard Wiegand reader connected to a third-party controller.

Activate Wiegand Reader Mode: enter 7 8 #

Notes:

• In Wiegand Reader Mode nearly all Controller Mode settings become invalid, and the Brown and Yellow wires are redefined: Brown wire controls the green LED, Yellow wire controls the buzzer.
• When the input voltage on the LED wire is low the LED turns green; when the input voltage on the buzzer wire is low the buzzer sounds.

Configure the Wiegand output formats of the reader to match the input formats of the controller.

1. Enter Programming Mode: press *, followed by the Master Code, and then #.
2. Set the Wiegand output bits:
   1. For EM cards: enter 8 (26–44) # (factory default is 26 bits).
   2. For Mifare cards: enter 8 0 (26–44, 56, 58) # (factory default is 34 bits).
   3. PIN output bits: enter 8 (4 or 8 or 10) # (factory default is 4 bits).
3. Parity bit: disable 8 0 #; enable 8 1 # (factory default).
4. Exit Programming Mode: press *.

Note: when connecting to Wiegand controllers with 32, 40 or 56-bit input, parity bits must be disabled.

Collection Card Mode

When this mode is activated, all cards can open the lock and each card is added to the device at the same time.

1. Enter Programming Mode: press *, followed by the Master Code, and then #.
2. Collection Card Mode OFF: enter 9 2 # (factory default). Collection Card Mode ON: enter 9 3 #.
3. Exit Programming Mode: press *.

User Information Transfer (valid for card and PIN users)

This feature transfers the enrolled card and PIN users from one device (the Master Unit) to another (the Accept Unit). Fingerprint users are not transferred.

• The Master Unit and Accept Unit must be devices of the same series.
• The Master Code of both units must be identical.
• Perform the transfer operation on the Master Unit only.
• Users already enrolled on the Accept Unit are overwritten.
• Transferring the maximum of 900 users takes about 30 seconds.

1. Enter Programming Mode: press *, followed by the Master Code, and then #.
2. Initiate transferring: enter 9 8 #. Within 30 seconds the green LED shines; after one beep the LED turns red, indicating the user information has been transferred successfully.
3. Exit Programming Mode: press *.

The device supports the Interlock function for two devices controlling two doors. It is used in banks, prisons and other locations requiring a higher level of security.

A door contact must be installed and connected on each door as shown in the diagram. Name the two devices “A” and “B” for doors “1” and “2”.

Step 1: Enroll users on Device A, then transfer the card and PIN users to Device B with the User Information Transfer function. Fingerprint users must be enrolled on both devices.

Step 2: Set both devices to Interlock:

1. Enter Programming Mode: press *, followed by the Master Code, and then #.
2. Disable Interlock: enter 9 0 # (factory default). Enable Interlock: enter 9 1 #.
3. Exit Programming Mode: press *.

With interlock enabled: only when Door 2 is closed can a valid fingerprint, card or PIN on Reader A open Door 1; only when Door 1 is closed can a valid credential on Reader B open Door 2.