16 
Communication speed 
(bit/sec) 
Length in meters 
50nF/Km 
9600  1200 
19200  900 
38400  700 
Table 3 - Length of  RS485 Data Cables shielded (m)  
Caution:  
If the distance between the reader and the Multi 
device is more that 15 m you need to change the 
RS485 switch position to insert the 120 ohm 
termination resistor. Refer to the Multi Device 
Anatomy chapter 
Wiegand reader cables 
The wires used to connect Multi device with third party Wiegand 
readers are those specified into the reader technical specification. 
Input wires 
Use a twisted pair cable for the contacts connections.  
For outdoor wiring is mandatory to use shielded cables.  
For internal wiring without shielded cables is recommended an 
electrical environment where the cables are well separated, even at 
short runs, especially to whom can be essentially subjected to 
interference. 
The following table lists wire gauges and distances for Inputs. 
 
Cable type  Max distance (m)* 
AWG  mm2  Ohm/km 
14  2  8.8  1420 
16  1.3  14  893 
18  0.9  21  595 
20  0.52  34  368 
22  0.35  52  240 
24  0.2  85  147 
26  0.13  137  93 
Table 3 Length of Input cables 
*One-volt voltage drop is considered typical. 
Output cable 
Cable used for connecting output should have a MAX size of 2 mm 
that it is AWG14.