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Keypads & Readers

Keypads and readers sit beside the door and pass a credential to the access control system: a PIN, a card or fob, a phone or a QR code. This page holds MIFARE and DESFire card readers, 125 kHz proximity readers, keypad-and-reader combinations, slim mullion readers, keypad and card modules for Hikvision intercoms, USB enrolment readers and outdoor access control terminals. A self-contained keypad door entry unit, the ESP EZTAG3, completes the page.

Choosing Keypads & Readers

Start with the credential in use, then the controller input, then the mounting position.

125 kHz or 13.56 MHz

Proximity readers such as the CDVI STAR-PB read 125 kHz cards and tags, and the Vanderbilt EM1040e reads ACT 125 kHz credentials and many HID-compatible tokens. MIFARE readers work at 13.56 MHz: the DS-K1108AM reads MIFARE cards to ISO 14443-A, and the DS-K1108AD adds DESFire and Felica cards. The CDVI K2 reads MIFARE Classic and DESFire EV1 and EV2, with built-in Bluetooth and NFC for smartphone credentials.

Output to the controller

The DS-K1107AM supports RS-485, Wiegand (W26/W34) and OSDP, the MOONARWB flush reader gives a Wiegand 26, 30 or 44 bit output, and the MF1050e has a selectable Clock & Data or Wiegand output for ACTpro and third-party panels.

PIN and card entry

The EM1050e runs prox-only, PIN-only or combined PIN and prox, the CDVI K4 adds a touch keypad for a 4 to 8 digit PIN, and the DS-K1109DKFB-QR accepts card, password, fingerprint and QR code. The ESP EZTAG3 works on its own, with self-contained programming, up to 1,010 key tag holders or PIN numbers and 2 relay outputs.

Mullion, flush and exposed doors

Slim mullion readers such as the EM1030e and MF1030E suit narrow frames, and the MOONARWB mounts flush with black and white cover plates supplied. On exposed doors, the DS-K1104M has a PC and zinc-alloy shell rated IK10, and the MF1030PM panel-mount reader is IP67 rated for indoor and outdoor use.

Intercom modules, enrolment and terminals

The Hikvision DS-KD-KP keypad module unlocks by password or calls a resident by room number, and the DS-KD-M module unlocks by card swipe. The DS-K1T502DBWX-CQR terminal pairs a 2 MP camera and SIP intercom with card, PIN and QR code entry.

Hikvision makes the most readers and keypads on this page.

ModelCredentialOutput
CDVI STAR-PB125 kHz proximityWiegand 26/30/44
Vanderbilt EM1040e125 kHz multiformatWiegand or Clock & Data
DS-K1107AMKMIFARE, 12-key keypadRS-485, Wiegand, OSDP
CDVI K4MIFARE, DESFire, PIN, BluetoothOSDP-2 compatible
MF1050eMIFARE and PINClock & Data or Wiegand
ESP EZTAG3Proximity tag or PIN2 relay outputs

Related categories

Readers report to the controllers in smart access control. Cards and fobs are in proximity cards and keyfobs, and entry with video is in door entry and intercom systems.

Brands we stock in Keypads & Readers

ACTpro, CDVI, ESP, Hikvision and Vanderbilt.

Frequently asked questions

What is a keypad reader?

A keypad reader is an access control reader with a built-in keypad, so a door can open with a card, a PIN, or a card and PIN together. Many send the credential to a separate controller over Wiegand, RS-485 or OSDP, while some can run a door on their own. The range here includes MIFARE, DESFire and proximity keypad readers.

How does an access control reader work?

An access control reader reads a card, fob, phone or PIN and passes the credential number to a door controller. The controller checks it against enrolled users and releases the lock if access is allowed. Readers typically use low-frequency proximity or higher-frequency MIFARE cards and connect over Wiegand, RS-485 or OSDP. The range here includes mullion, flush and vandal-resistant readers.

What is keypad access control?

Keypad access control is a door entry method where users type a PIN code on a keypad to release an electric lock. Codes can be changed or removed without replacing locks, and many keypads also read cards or fobs. Some run the door on their own, while others report to a separate controller. The range here includes standalone keypad door entry units and intercom keypad modules.

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