Card Readers

  • Access Control Industry Forecast

    Trends include software-based access control systems, IP video, the continuing integration of CCTV and card access and more wireless products.

    Article • March 1st, 2009

  • Installing the Alarm Lock DL5300: Dual-Sided Trilogy X2

    With security becoming a greater concern for people as well as property, the introduction of the Alarm Lock 5300 series dual-sided Trilogy is especially important for protecting fenced perimeters. Non-public areas of day care centers, pre-schools...

    Article • March 1st, 2009

  • Q&A: Interview With a Hospital Locksmith

    Hospital Hospital locksmith's job includes all kinds of door hardware, access control and electronics.

    Article • February 1st, 2009

  • SDC 931 series

    The SDC 931 series Vandal Resistant Piezo Electric Digital Keypad and Controller features the choice of narrow or single gang mount and 6 PIN codes of three to eight digits each. Additional features include: Two Form C Relay outputs; Two user groups...

    Product • January 21st, 2009

  • Keypads & Readers

    Following the successful integration of uniting its readers and stand-alones into one family, all products in Rosslare's unique convertible line serve dual functionality as both readers, and 500-user keypads. When used with Rosslare's dedicated...

    Product • January 21st, 2009

  • 9310 Easy Read-Magstripe® Card Reader

    The RCI 9310 Easy Read-Magstripe® card reader is a stand-alone access control system which accepts any ANSI standard Track 2 magstripe card, such as bank cards or an existing system's cards. (Note: Sensitive banking or credit information is not...

    Product • January 21st, 2009

  • 175-Bio Fingerprint Reader

    The new Marks USA "175 Bio" biometric fingerprint reader with lockset features a Hi-Tech fingerprint recognition system that eliminates the risk of replication or unauthorized use. This unit is combined with Marks Grade 2 Cylindrical Survivor lockset...

    Product • January 21st, 2009

  • 2000 Series Keypads

    The 2000 Series access control keypads from International Electronics, Inc. combine all of IEI's functionality groups into one powerful platform. These keypads can operate as a front-end to IEI access systems and most Wiegand controllers, or as a...

    Product • January 21st, 2009

  • A Series Keypads

    Alarm Lock Systems has introduced three unique keypads, each of which controls access of a single entry point with up to 150 user codes. Alarm Lock's A-Series family of 12/24VAC/DC keypads are all stainless steel and two are weatherproof models that...

    Product • January 21st, 2009

  • Gemini GEM-DK1CA and GEM-DK3DGTL

    Napco Security Systems has released its new door style keypads in custom alphanumeric with EZ programming and digital models. The DK series comes with all of the Gemini features and identical programming. For a cleaner more minimalist look, the DK...

    Product • January 21st, 2009

  • Access Control Goes Wireless

    Wireless systems are ideal for any retrofit or new construction application where wiring is difficult or impractical, or where the cost of traditional wired online access control is prohibitive.

    Article • January 1st, 2009

  • Trilogy Wireless

    Used by today's best-known healthcare facilities, management properties, government agencies, manufacturing plants and hospitality chains, Trilogy locks will soon include a wireless version. The DL6100 and prox version PDL6100 Trilogy Wireless...

    Product • December 16th, 2008

  • Multi-Technology card readers

    Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies has won government approval for three of its Multi-Technology card reader models under HSPD-12 for FIPS201 compliance as Transparent Readers. The Schlage Mullion reader (SXF1100-PIV), Mid-Range reader (SXF2100-PIV...

    Product • December 16th, 2008

  • Keypads & Readers Overview

    Keypads can be standalone controllers, a part of an integral system, or be separate devices which connect to external control equipment.

    Article • December 1st, 2008

  • Keyless Entry Basics

    The primary goal of any keyless system is to eliminate access by keys, so the keys that do bypass these systems must be carefully guarded and never distributed casually.

    Article • December 1st, 2008