Transmitter Solutions RFMOD296 295 MHz HIVE Receiver Module Compatibility Details
The Transmitter Solutions RFMOD296 is a 295 MHz plug-in radio frequency module for the compatible RECTSMULFRE HIVE multi-frequency Wiegand receiver platform. The HIVE receiver processor uses removable RF cards so the receiver can be configured for supported radio frequencies and transmitter protocols.
Transmitter Solutions identifies the HIVE 295 MHz receiver configuration with Sentex protocol. The supplied catalog part number is RFMOD296, while the current public HIVE receiver manual and cut sheet describe the installed part generically as a 295 MHz receiving card or radio frequency card. The operating frequency documented by the manufacturer is 295 MHz.
What the RFMOD296 Module Does
RFMOD296 provides the 295 MHz radio receiving function for the compatible HIVE receiver processor. The host processor handles transmitter memory, facility code checking, and the configured RF bus and/or Wiegand output to the connected access control system.
This module is not a complete standalone receiver, relay receiver, gate operator board, or telephone entry controller. It requires the compatible HIVE receiver processor and a correctly matched 295 MHz Sentex protocol transmitter system.
Verified Host Receiver Compatibility
- Transmitter Solutions RECTSMULFRE HIVE Wiegand Dual Band Receiver
The current RECTSMULFRE product information documents two radio frequency card slots and support for 295 MHz, 318 MHz, and 418 MHz with migration to 433 MHz. The receiver provides selectable 26-bit or 30-bit Wiegand output.
Verified 295 MHz Receiver Card Position
- C2 receiver card connector - documented for 295 MHz, 318 MHz, and 418 MHz cards
The HIVE manual identifies C1 for 318 MHz and 418 MHz cards. C2 is the documented receiver card connector that includes 295 MHz support. A 295 MHz RF card should not be installed in C1 based only on physical appearance.
Verified 295 MHz Protocol Application
The Transmitter Solutions HIVE receiver manual specifically identifies the 295 MHz receiver configuration as using Sentex protocol. Matching 295 MHz frequency alone does not prove compatibility with every 295 MHz remote.
Verify the exact transmitter family, credential format, facility code, and existing receiver configuration. A different manufacturer's 295 MHz transmitter or a 295 MHz remote using another encoding method should not be assumed compatible.
Manufacturer-Documented 295 MHz Monarch and Stingray Accessory Families
The HIVE dual-band receiver cut sheet identifies 295 MHz Monarch and 295 MHz Stingray transmitters as receiver accessory families. The current Transmitter Solutions 295 MHz transmitter catalog lists the following Monarch and Stingray models:
- 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 receiver cut sheet identifies the 295 MHz Monarch and Stingray families as accessories, but the current public HIVE documentation does not provide an RFMOD296-specific transmitter matrix that individually guarantees every listed transmitter SKU with every receiver revision. Confirm the physical 295 MHz module, Sentex protocol application, transmitter model, and credential format before ordering replacement or additional transmitters.
CLIKcard and AUTOkey References Are Not Automatically Interchangeable
Current Transmitter Solutions 295 MHz transmitter documentation includes both Sentex CLIKcard-compatible and Sentex AUTOkey-compatible models. These names identify different documented transmitter applications.
Do not substitute a CLIKcard-compatible transmitter for an AUTOkey-compatible transmitter, or an AUTOkey-compatible transmitter for a CLIKcard-compatible transmitter, based only on 295 MHz frequency. Match the original transmitter part number and documented Sentex application.
Wiegand and RF Bus Compatibility
The compatible RECTSMULFRE HIVE processor provides Wiegand DATA1 and DATA0 outputs. The receiver manual documents selectable 26-bit or 30-bit Wiegand output through the processor board DIP switch configuration.
The HIVE processor also provides a 3-wire RF bus connection. RFMOD296 is the radio frequency receiving card and does not independently provide a standalone relay output to a gate operator.
Do not assume that changing the processor from 26-bit to 30-bit output changes the transmitter protocol or converts an incompatible credential. The access control panel, receiver output format, transmitter data, and facility code requirements must be matched to the existing system.
295 MHz Antenna Connection
The HIVE receiver manual identifies terminals 12 and 13 as the antenna ground and antenna input for 295 MHz, 318 MHz, and 418 MHz receiver configurations. Verify the existing antenna wiring and receiver processor terminal layout before diagnosing a weak-range condition as a failed RF module.
Similar RF Modules Are Not Automatically Interchangeable
Do not substitute another HIVE RF card based only on connector shape. The receiver platform uses different frequency and protocol configurations, including:
- 295 MHz Sentex protocol configuration
- 318 MHz DoorKing protocol configuration
- 318 MHz Linear compatible module configuration requiring exact module identification
- 418 MHz receiver module configuration
- 433 MHz migration module configuration
A 318 MHz, 418 MHz, or 433 MHz module does not receive existing 295 MHz transmitters. Changing the RF module does not change the frequency of the remotes already in service.
Features and Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
| Brand | Transmitter Solutions |
| Catalog Part Number | RFMOD296 |
| Manufacturer Document Description | 295 MHz receiving card or radio frequency card |
| Product Type | Plug-in radio frequency receiver module |
| Operating Frequency | 295 MHz |
| Documented Protocol Application | Sentex protocol |
| Verified Host Receiver | RECTSMULFRE HIVE Wiegand Dual Band Receiver |
| 295 MHz Card Position | C2 receiver card connector |
| Host Receiver Card Capacity | 2 radio frequency card slots |
| Host Receiver Wiegand Output | Selectable 26-bit or 30-bit |
| Host Receiver Data Connections | Wiegand DATA0 and DATA1; 3-wire RF bus |
| 295 MHz Antenna Connection | Host receiver terminals 12 and 13 for antenna ground and antenna input |
| Host Receiver Input Power | 12-24 VAC/DC |
| Host Receiver Power Consumption | 24 mA |
| Host Receiver Maximum Output Current | 250 mA |
| Host Receiver Output Type | Wiegand |
| Standalone Receiver | No - requires the compatible HIVE receiver processor system |
| Standalone Relay Output | No standalone relay output documented for the RF module |
Part Number and Frequency Check
The catalog SKU supplied for this module is RFMOD296, but Transmitter Solutions documents the operating receiver frequency as 295 MHz. Do not interpret the "296" in the supplied part number as a 296 MHz operating frequency. When replacing an existing card, verify the physical module label and the 295 MHz receiver requirement.
Package Contents and Items Not Included
RFMOD296 is identified as an RF module for the multi-frequency receiver platform. The current public manufacturer receiver documentation does not provide a separate RFMOD296 retail package-content list.
Do not assume the RECTSMULFRE receiver processor, outdoor enclosure, antenna, transmitters, access control panel, wiring, or a second frequency module are included unless specifically stated with the item being purchased. Confirm package contents when a complete receiver assembly is required.
Technician Note
The biggest ordering mistake with this part is confusing the SKU number with the operating frequency or moving the card to the wrong receiver slot. The manufacturer documents the radio as 295 MHz, and 295 MHz support is listed at C2 on the HIVE processor. Also match the Sentex transmitter application. A 295 MHz CLIKcard transmitter and a 295 MHz AUTOkey transmitter should not be treated as interchangeable just because the frequency is the same.
Before Ordering Checklist
- Verify the receiver model is Transmitter Solutions RECTSMULFRE.
- Check the physical RF module label and existing 295 MHz card.
- Confirm the required operating frequency is 295 MHz.
- Verify the 295 MHz module is installed in or intended for the C2 receiver card connector.
- Identify the exact existing transmitter part number.
- Verify whether the transmitter application is Sentex CLIKcard or Sentex AUTOkey.
- Confirm the required facility code and transmitter credential information.
- Verify the host receiver's 26-bit or 30-bit Wiegand output setting.
- Check the antenna wiring at the applicable receiver antenna terminals.
- Confirm the RF card, receiver processor, and package contents before ordering.
Installation and Service Notes
The HIVE receiver manual states that the radio frequency card ports are supplied with jumper strips and that the strips should only be replaced by the proper radio cards. For 295 MHz, the documented card position is C2.
Verify the processor board, card orientation, antenna connection, DIP switch configuration, and Wiegand requirements before returning the access system to service. For damaged receiver power circuits, unknown wiring, or unclear Wiegand communication faults, use a qualified gate or access control technician. Do not bypass gate safety circuits or entrapment protection while diagnosing receiver operation.
Product Questions and Answers
Is Transmitter Solutions RFMOD296 a 296 MHz or 295 MHz module?
The manufacturer HIVE receiver documentation identifies the operating radio frequency as 295 MHz. The supplied catalog SKU is RFMOD296, but it should not be interpreted as a 296 MHz operating frequency. Verify the physical module label before replacing an existing card.
Which receiver is verified for the RFMOD296 295 MHz module?
The verified host receiver is the Transmitter Solutions RECTSMULFRE HIVE Wiegand Dual Band Receiver. The HIVE platform uses plug-in radio frequency cards and documents 295 MHz as a supported receiver configuration.
Can the 295 MHz RF module be installed in either HIVE receiver card slot?
No. The HIVE receiver manual identifies C1 for 318 MHz and 418 MHz cards, while C2 supports 295 MHz, 318 MHz, and 418 MHz cards. The documented 295 MHz card position is C2.
Will any 295 MHz Sentex remote work with RFMOD296?
Do not assume compatibility from frequency alone. Transmitter Solutions documents 295 MHz Monarch and Stingray accessory families and lists both Sentex CLIKcard-compatible and AUTOkey-compatible transmitters. Match the exact transmitter model, Sentex application, and receiver configuration.
Which current 295 MHz Monarch and Stingray transmitter models are listed by Transmitter Solutions?
The current manufacturer 295 MHz catalog lists 295SEPC1K-C, 295SEPC2K-C, 295SEPC1V, 295SEPC2V, 295SEPA1K-C, 295SEPA2K-C, 295SEPA1V, and 295SEPA2V. The HIVE cut sheet identifies 295 MHz Monarch and Stingray families as receiver accessories, but confirm the exact transmitter application before ordering.
Can I replace a 295 MHz CLIKcard transmitter with a 295 MHz AUTOkey transmitter?
Not automatically. Transmitter Solutions separately documents CLIKcard-compatible and AUTOkey-compatible 295 MHz transmitter models. Match the original transmitter part number and documented Sentex application rather than ordering by frequency alone.
Does RFMOD296 provide a relay output directly to the gate operator?
No standalone relay output is documented for the RF module. The compatible HIVE receiver processor handles the radio data and provides its configured Wiegand and/or 3-wire RF bus connection to the connected access control system.
What should I verify before ordering Transmitter Solutions RFMOD296?
Verify the RECTSMULFRE receiver model, physical RF module label, 295 MHz frequency requirement, C2 card position, exact Sentex transmitter model, CLIKcard or AUTOkey application, facility code, Wiegand output format, antenna wiring, and package contents. Do not order by the RFMOD296 SKU number alone.
