Card readers
Readers for card and tag
Card readers that connect to an access controller, for IC and ID cards. Useful for extending an existing system with an extra door or reading point.
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Access control
Card readers
A card reader reads a visitor's card or tag and passes it on to an access controller or terminal. The reader does not open a door itself: it belongs to a controller that manages access. Useful, for example, for placing a second reader on the inside of a door.
What to look for
How to choose the right reader
- Card type: IC cards at 13.56 MHz (such as Mifare) or ID cards at 125 kHz. Choose the same type as the rest of your system.
- Connection: via RS-485 or Wiegand. A reader that also supports Wiegand 26 fits more controllers.
- Bluetooth: some readers also let the phone serve as a key.
- Indoor or outdoor: the readers are IP66 and suitable for both; outdoors, apply the supplied kit at the cable entry.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Does this reader open the door by itself?
No. A reader passes the card on to an access controller or terminal, and that opens the door. If you are looking for a device that controls the door itself, see the terminals or controllers.
Where do I connect the reader?
On a controller or terminal, via RS-485 or Wiegand. Not sure whether it fits your controller? Call or email us with the type.
Which cards work with this?
That depends on the model: IC cards (13.56 MHz) or ID cards (125 kHz). The product page states which type the reader reads.
