Are you looking for a proximity card reader that will support your older Prox cards while allowing for a smooth transition over to 13.56 MHz smart cards? Do you still have an HID MiniProx or another proximity reader that you are trying to replace?

As you may know, proximity cards are an older technology that has since been compromised thanks to its easy duplicability. The multiCLASS RP-15 Reader is meant to be just that reader that can make your business much more secure will be upgradeable over time thanks to its support by an extended lifecycle/Limited Lifetime Warranty meaning that your adoption of the reader will be supported long into the future when new smart card technologies appear. By purchasing the RP-15 , you are also allowing for the usage of proximity cards to stay longer in your business without fear that it will be completely phased out and needing to change rapidly. This prevents the rug from being pulled from right under you with a completely new system.

Given its support of legacy proximity cards , it is considered to be interoperable and highly adaptable to your business’s needs through field programming which allows for upgrades to be made. It has the security of the iCLASS series of smart cards with tamper-proof protection of keys/cryptographic operations. It is meant to be installed on the mullion of the door frame of your buildings but has a portable form factor with a 1.9” x 6.0” x 0.9” set of dimensions with the weight of the reader being 5.2 ounces and the cable being 4.2 ounces. This will allow it to be carried about without having to require two people to lug it around.

Read on to learn more about what the HID RP-15 multiCLASS Smart Card Reader has to offer and entirety of its smart card support.

Tx Systems knows a thing or two about smart cards and physical access control systems (PACS) as we have been in the business since 1997. We have partnered with some of the largest cybersecurity companies in the field to deliver robust solutions to large corporations and governments at all levels.

We are a certified HID Advantage Platinum Partner meaning that our HID products are legitimate and are in superb condition. As a value-added reseller, you will also be supported by our team of knowledgeable specialists who understand smart cards to a T. We are ready to lend a hand with installing physical access control systems when you want to adopt a highly secure way of fortifying your office location.

The multiCLASS RP-15 supports corporate badges to be used for additional functions such as logical and network access so that one type of smart card can be used in various functions. This will save time and money from needing to implement different types of cards for each application. It functions in mixed credential environments with those in possession of smart cards, key fobs and even mobile app solutions such as Seos. Smart cards can be in various formats within the same building or across locations.

Proximity cards can be used solely for physical access, or you may be able to use it for logical access depending on the smart card reader used. The HID OMNIKEY 5025 CL is ideal for using both of these functions.

Beyond smart cards, this reader also supports key fobs with ability to have 13.56 MHz which is seen with the HID 1346 ProxKey III Key Fob that Tx Systems carries. This ensures that you can carry your credentials on your key ring rather than in your wallet where you might confuse it with your debit/credit card.

To keep track of whether the multiCLASS RP-15 is functioning correctly, it comes with an LED status indicator for when the reader is reading a card along with when an error is made. It will flash different colors depending on whether the card was properly read (green), or that it was denied (red). Both the audio status indicators and the LED status indicators can be programmed to a business’ preference.

It has the ability to be ordered with an option for a USB 2.0 Attachment through out offerings of Linkstream’s Wiegand to USB Interface Converter which come with options such as a Virtual COM Port , Keyboard Emulation and DB-0. This can come with bidirectional protocols and Hi-O while having the ability to be managed from a central location with RS485 wiring (Serial Connection).

*It also includes mounting to secure it on your door’s mullion for both metallic and wooden surfaces. The RP-15 multiCLASS has the same mounting dimensions as the HID MiniProx meaning that the transition will be smooth for you.

Credentials:

Supports 125 Khz Frequency Proximity Cards (Read from up to 2.8”):

Supports 13.56 MHz Frequency Smart Cards (Read from up to 3.1”):

*With Open Architecture Design, businesses have the ability to create specific smart card formats and security fobs that will work with the RP-15.

*All HID smart card types are supported.

For businesses looking to cut their carbon footprint, the HID RP-15 has Intelligent Power Management (IPM) which reduces power consumption by as much as 75% compared to standard operating mode meaning that you will save money by using these throughout your corporate campus. It also is made using recycled content for LEED credits and has a Green Circle Certification with an Environmental Product Declaration.

So, if you are looking for a physical access control reader that is highly adaptable and secure then the HID RP-15 multiCLASS Smart Card Reader has you covered.

You can find out more about the RP-15 multiCLASS Smart Card Reader from our website here for the base model or with a converter already attached.

HID RP15 MultiCLASS Card Reader

HID RP15 MultiCLASS Card Reader (Pre-assembled with USB Converter)

You can also find out more about the HID RP-15 multiCLASS Smart Card Reader with the Installation Guide and Datasheet included here.