Transmitter Solutions RECTSWIE296 295 MHz Sentex Receiver Compatibility and Wiegand Format Details
The Transmitter Solutions RECTSWIE296 is a HIVE 295 MHz Sentex compatible Wiegand receiver catalog SKU for access control applications. The receiver is intended to pass compatible radio transmitter credential data to a connected access control system through a Wiegand output.
The supplied catalog title identifies RECTSWIE296 as a 26-bit Wiegand receiver. Current Transmitter Solutions HIVE receiver information specifically lists the 295 MHz receiver configuration at 30 bits, while the manufacturer HIVE cut sheet also includes a general "Compatible with 26-bit devices" note for the receiver family. Because these manufacturer and catalog references do not agree, verify the physical receiver label, hardware revision, and required Wiegand format before ordering.
What the RECTSWIE296 Receiver Does
The receiver accepts supported 295 MHz transmitter signals and sends credential data to compatible access control equipment through its Wiegand output. The connected access control panel determines whether the received credential is authorized and provides the required gate, door, or access command.
This is a Wiegand receiver. A standalone Normally Open or Normally Closed dry-contact gate relay is not documented for the current HIVE Wiegand receiver family. Verify the connected access control system before replacing a relay-output receiver with RECTSWIE296.
295 MHz Sentex Compatible Application
The RECTSWIE296 catalog configuration is identified for a 295 MHz Sentex compatible application. Transmitter Solutions HIVE documentation also associates 295 MHz with Sentex protocol in its multi-frequency receiver documentation.
Do not assume that every 295 MHz transmitter is compatible. Frequency alone does not identify the transmitter coding system, facility code, or credential format. Match the exact transmitter model and Sentex application before ordering replacement or additional remotes.
Important 26-Bit and 30-Bit Wiegand Documentation Conflict
The current Transmitter Solutions HIVE receiver product page specifically lists:
- 295 MHz at 30 bits
- 318 MHz at 26 bits
- 433 MHz long-range at 26 bits
The manufacturer HIVE Wiegand receiver cut sheet separately states that the receiver family is compatible with 26-bit devices. The supplied RECTSWIE296 catalog title also identifies this receiver as 26-bit.
These references conflict for the 295 MHz configuration. Do not assume RECTSWIE296 is 26-bit or 30-bit from the frequency alone. Verify the physical receiver label, hardware revision, and access control panel Wiegand requirement before replacing an existing receiver.
Current Manufacturer-Documented 295 MHz Transmitter Family
Transmitter Solutions currently lists the following 295 MHz Monarch and Stingray programmable transmitters:
- Monarch 295SEPC1K-C - one-button key chain transmitter - Sentex CLIKcard-1K compatible
- Monarch 295SEPC2K-C - two-button key chain transmitter - Sentex CLIKcard-2K compatible
- Stingray 295SEPC1V - one-button visor transmitter - Sentex CLIKcard-1 compatible
- Stingray 295SEPC2V - two-button visor transmitter - Sentex CLIKcard-2 compatible
- Monarch 295SEPA1K-C - one-button key chain transmitter - Sentex AUTOkey-1K compatible
- Monarch 295SEPA2K-C - two-button key chain transmitter - Sentex AUTOkey-2K compatible
- Stingray 295SEPA1V - one-button visor transmitter - Sentex AUTOKey-1 compatible
- Stingray 295SEPA2V - two-button visor transmitter - Sentex AUTOKey-2 compatible
The HIVE receiver cut sheet identifies Monarch 295 MHz and Stingray 295 MHz transmitter families as receiver accessories. However, current public manufacturer documentation does not provide a RECTSWIE296-specific matrix directly guaranteeing every transmitter SKU above with every receiver revision.
Confirm the physical receiver label, Sentex transmitter application, facility code, and required Wiegand format before treating an individual transmitter as a guaranteed receiver pairing.
Sentex CLIKcard and AUTOkey Transmitters Are Not Automatically Interchangeable
Transmitter Solutions separately documents 295 MHz transmitter models for Sentex CLIKcard and Sentex AUTOkey applications.
- SEPC transmitter designations are documented with Sentex CLIKcard compatibility references.
- SEPA transmitter designations are documented with Sentex AUTOkey compatibility references.
Do not substitute a CLIKcard compatible transmitter for an AUTOkey compatible transmitter, or an AUTOkey compatible transmitter for a CLIKcard compatible transmitter, solely because both operate at 295 MHz. Match the original transmitter model and documented Sentex application.
HIVE Receiver Family Compatibility Options
The current Transmitter Solutions HIVE Wiegand receiver family page lists Linear, Sentex, and DoorKing compatibility options across the receiver family.
This does not mean one RECTSWIE296 receiver automatically accepts Linear, Sentex, and DoorKing transmitters at the same time. RECTSWIE296 is identified as the Sentex compatible 295 MHz catalog configuration. Verify the receiver configuration and transmitter system rather than relying on the general family compatibility list.
Power and Wiegand System Requirements
The current HIVE receiver family documentation lists 12-24 VAC/DC input, 24 mA power consumption, 250 mA maximum output current, and Wiegand output.
The connected access control panel must accept the actual Wiegand format produced by the receiver revision being installed. Because the current manufacturer page and other product references conflict on 26-bit versus 30-bit operation for the 295 MHz catalog application, confirm the panel format before wiring or replacing the receiver.
Antenna and Package Content Considerations
The current Transmitter Solutions HIVE receiver page states that a wire harness is included and identifies the coax antenna as optional. The manufacturer HIVE receiver cut sheet states that the coax antenna and wiring harness are included.
Because the manufacturer documents differ, confirm the exact RECTSWIE296 package contents when a coax antenna or wiring harness is required.
Transmitter Solutions separately documents a 295 MHz remote coax antenna kit family. Verify the receiver antenna connection, existing antenna assembly, and required coax arrangement before ordering antenna accessories.
Similar HIVE Receivers Are Not Automatically Interchangeable
- RECTSWIE296 is identified as a 295 MHz Sentex compatible catalog configuration.
- RECTSWIE318-D is identified for a 318 MHz DoorKing compatible application.
- RECTSWIE318-L is identified for a 318 MHz Linear compatible application.
- 433 MHz HIVE Wiegand receivers use a different operating frequency and documented Wiegand application.
- The adjustable 433 MHz receiver uses a sensitivity trimmer and different receiver hardware.
- A standalone HIVE relay receiver should not automatically replace a Wiegand-output receiver.
Match the receiver frequency, protocol application, Wiegand bit format, wiring, antenna connection, and physical receiver label before substitution.
Features and Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
| Brand | Transmitter Solutions |
| Catalog Part Number | RECTSWIE296 |
| Current Manufacturer HIVE Family Reference | RECTSWEI295/318/433 |
| Product Type | Wiegand radio receiver |
| Operating Frequency | 295 MHz |
| Catalog Compatibility Configuration | Sentex compatible |
| Current Manufacturer Product Page Wiegand Listing | 295 MHz at 30 bits |
| Other Compatibility Reference | HIVE cut sheet carries a general 26-bit device compatibility note; exact RECTSWIE296 format requires verification |
| Output Type | Wiegand |
| Input Power | 12-24 VAC/DC |
| Power Consumption | 24 mA |
| Maximum Output Current | 250 mA |
| Security Technology | Keeloq hopping code as documented for the current HIVE Wiegand receiver family |
| Installation Environment | Indoor |
| IP Protection | IP2X |
| Operating Temperature | -40F to 158F as documented for the current HIVE receiver family |
| Dimensions | 4 x 1 3/4 x 1 in as documented for the current HIVE receiver family |
| Weight | 2.3 ounces |
| Documented Related 295 MHz Transmitter Families | Monarch and Stingray |
| Documented Sentex Transmitter Applications | CLIKcard and AUTOkey compatible 295 MHz transmitter families |
| Wire Harness | Included on current HIVE receiver product page |
| Coax Antenna | Manufacturer package documentation conflicts - confirm exact package |
| Standalone Dry-Contact Relay Output | Not documented for the current HIVE Wiegand receiver family |
| Exact Public RECTSWIE296 Manual | Not separately published - verify the physical receiver label and Wiegand format |
Technician Note
The biggest ordering issue with RECTSWIE296 is the Wiegand bit format. The supplied catalog title says 26-bit, but the current Transmitter Solutions HIVE receiver page specifically lists 295 MHz at 30 bits. The manufacturer cut sheet also has a generic 26-bit compatibility note. Check the physical receiver label and the access control panel format before ordering. Do not assume the correct bit format from the 295 MHz frequency or catalog title alone.
Before Ordering Checklist
- Verify the catalog part number RECTSWIE296.
- Check the physical receiver label and hardware revision.
- Confirm the receiver operates at 295 MHz.
- Verify that the Sentex compatible receiver configuration is required.
- Identify the exact existing transmitter part number.
- Confirm whether the transmitter application is Sentex CLIKcard or Sentex AUTOkey.
- Verify the facility code and credential requirements.
- Confirm whether the access control panel requires 26-bit or 30-bit Wiegand.
- Do not rely on the catalog title alone for the Wiegand bit format.
- Verify 12-24 VAC/DC power is available.
- Check the receiver Wiegand wiring and terminal labels.
- Verify the antenna connection and required 295 MHz antenna configuration.
- Confirm whether the coax antenna and wiring harness are included with the exact package.
- Do not substitute a 318 MHz or 433 MHz HIVE receiver based on similar appearance.
Installation and Service Notes
Verify the actual receiver label, terminal markings, and Wiegand format before moving wiring from an older receiver. A Wiegand bit-format mismatch can make a correctly powered receiver appear incompatible with the access control panel.
For a short-range complaint, inspect the transmitter battery, transmitter condition, antenna placement, coax connection, surrounding metal, and radio interference before replacing the receiver.
For unknown Wiegand wiring, damaged access control power circuits, or unclear credential-format problems, use a qualified gate or access control technician. Do not bypass gate safety circuits, monitored entrapment protection, emergency access, or fire access functions while testing receiver operation.
Product Questions and Answers
Is RECTSWIE296 a 26-bit or 30-bit Wiegand receiver?
The supplied catalog title identifies RECTSWIE296 as 26-bit, but the current Transmitter Solutions HIVE receiver page specifically lists the 295 MHz configuration at 30 bits. The manufacturer cut sheet also carries a general 26-bit device compatibility note. Verify the physical receiver label and required access control format before ordering.
Does RECTSWIE296 work with any 295 MHz remote?
No. Matching 295 MHz frequency alone does not prove compatibility. RECTSWIE296 is identified as a Sentex compatible configuration, and the exact transmitter model, Sentex application, facility code, and credential format must match.
Which 295 MHz Sentex transmitter applications are documented by Transmitter Solutions?
Transmitter Solutions documents 295 MHz Monarch and Stingray transmitter models for Sentex CLIKcard and AUTOkey applications. Current models include 295SEPC1K-C, 295SEPC2K-C, 295SEPC1V, 295SEPC2V, 295SEPA1K-C, 295SEPA2K-C, 295SEPA1V, and 295SEPA2V. Confirm the exact receiver pairing before ordering.
Can I replace a Sentex CLIKcard transmitter with a Sentex AUTOkey transmitter?
Not automatically. Transmitter Solutions separately documents SEPC models for CLIKcard compatibility and SEPA models for AUTOkey compatibility. Match the original transmitter model and Sentex application rather than ordering by 295 MHz frequency alone.
Does RECTSWIE296 provide a dry-contact relay output directly to a gate operator?
No standalone dry-contact relay output is documented for the current HIVE Wiegand receiver family. The receiver provides Wiegand output for connection to compatible access control equipment.
Why can the wrong Wiegand bit format make a good RECTSWIE296 receiver look defective?
The receiver and access control panel must use a compatible Wiegand format. If the receiver outputs a different bit format than the panel expects, the radio signal may be received but the credential can be rejected or interpreted incorrectly. Verify 26-bit versus 30-bit requirements before replacing the receiver.
Is a coax antenna included with RECTSWIE296?
Current Transmitter Solutions documents differ on package contents. The HIVE receiver product page lists an included wire harness and optional coax antenna, while the manufacturer cut sheet states that the coax antenna and wiring harness are included. Confirm the exact package before ordering.
What should I verify before ordering Transmitter Solutions RECTSWIE296?
Verify the RECTSWIE296 part label, 295 MHz Sentex compatible configuration, exact transmitter model, CLIKcard or AUTOkey application, facility code, 26-bit or 30-bit Wiegand requirement, 12-24 VAC/DC power, Wiegand wiring, antenna connection, and exact package contents.
