Inner Range 994725 SIFER Keypad Smart Card Reader
The SIFER Keypad is a combined IP67-rated Keypad and Smart Card reader that allows dual-credential card and PIN high-security access control. (PIN only or Card only is also supported)
The SIFER Keypad is a multi-drop RS-485 device that employs 128-bit AES encryption from the card/keypad through to the door module, providing a significantly superior level of security compared to traditional Wiegand-based keypads & card readers.
Multi-Format Version
A SIFER Multi-Format Keypad/Card reader is also available and offers an identical set of features to the Standard SIFER Keypad with additional support for reading the CSN of third-party 13.56 MHz credentials.
SIFER Keypads utilize the Mifare DESFire© EV1/EV2/EV3 card format. As SIFER Keypads utilize a superset of the OSDP protocol, the keypads may also be deployed on any system capable of using OSDP. SIFER Keypads are connected to the RS-485 reader port for full Reader-In and Reader-Out operation of various Inner Range products as follows.
- Integriti Access Controller (IAC) - Up to 16 on-board
- Intelligent LAN Access Module (ILAM) - Up to 16 Keypads/Readers
- Standard LAN Access Module (SLAM) - Up to 4 Keypads/Readers
- Inception Controller - Up to 8 on-board
SIFER Keypads are IP67 rated and available with site-specific encryption keys.
Note: Standard SIFER Credentials. All credentials are MIFARE® DESFire© EV3 4K - ECOLITE Cards are MIFARE Ultralight EV3 technology.
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