RFID Converter Installation Guide



RFID Connection

  1. Run the RFID reader cable through the hole in the enclosure next to the RFID board.


  2. a. For EM4100-compatible readers, connect the RFID wires in the following manner:

RFID Board Reader Wire Color
VRdr +V typically red
W0 D0 typically green
W1 D1 typically white
Gnd Ground typically black
LED1 varies varies
  1. b. For HID-compatible readers, connect the RFID reader wires in the following manner:

RFID Board Reader Wire Color
VRdr +V typically red
W0 D0 typically green
W1 D1 typically white
Gnd Ground typically black
LED1 varies typically brown
LED 2 varies typically orange

Scanner Connection

  1. All Configurations: Remove the knockout underneath the Scanner connection for the scanner wire.

2.a. Configuration 1 (uncommon): if there is an existing serial scanner already installed with its DB9 connector and power supply barrel jack intact, route that into the serial board as shown here:  

2.b. Configuration 2 (uncommon): If the scanner cable is DB9 cable and not intact and/or needs to be routed and is , connect the scanner wires into the easy-connector terminal as shown.

2.c. Configuration 3 (most common): If the scanner cable is Category 5 or 6 Ethernet, attach the scanner wires to the easy connector in the following manner:

Terminal Scanner Wire
2 Orange
3 White / Orange
7 White / Brown
8 Blue
5 Green (scanner ground) and Silver (shield)
Red White / Blue (scanner power)

3. All configurations: Replace the knockout for the scanner cable.


4. Connect the Cat 5 or Cat 6 cable from the Insight Access computer to the scanner board.

Door Lock Connection

  1. Connect the door lock wires to the terminal. NOTE: THIS DOES NOT SUPPLY POWER TO THE LOCK. SEPARATE "WET" CONTACTS MUST BE PROVIDED TO POWER THE LOCK.

For Maglock locks:

Scanner Board meaning
NO Normally Open
COM Common

For Strike locks:

Scanner Board meaning
NC Normally Closed
COM Common
  1. Plug the terminal block into the scanner board as shown:

For support please contact Gym Insight at 1-855-FOR-GYMS | 1-855-367-4967

Did this answer your question? Thanks for the feedback There was a problem submitting your feedback. Please try again later.