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RM Series Readers

The features and flexibility you need for demanding access control

This wide-ranging suite of RM card readers offers the features and flexibility you need for demanding access control applications. Choose from four supported card technologies: magnetic stripe, proximity, HID® iCLASS®, and multi-technology.

  • This full suite of RM readers includes proximity, smart card and magnetic stripe technologies.
  • A wide-ranging suite of RM card readers, they’re equipped with magnetic stripe, proximity and multi-technology.
  • RM Multi-Technology readers identify both proximity and smart cards, for a smooth transition to a more secure solution.
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    Transitions made easy

    The RM Multi-Technology reader can identify both proximity and smart cards. This provides an ideal solution for customers looking to transition from proximity to a more secure smart card solution.
    Transitions made easy

    Features

    • A full suite of RM readers that includes proximity, smart card and magnetic stripe technologies
    • Two supervised inputs and two control point outputs on each RM reader
    • Operates in star or multi-drop configuration to support diverse security needs
    • RM-4 provides the hardware interface between a magnetic or Wiegand read head and apC or iSTAR hardware
    • Keypad and backlit LCD that can be utilized on select RM readers to provide system status and duress capabilities
    • Three high-intensity LEDs (red, amber and green) and a keypad audio feature to indicate system conditions
    • Seamlessly integrates with the entire range of Software House solutions

    Benefits

    Multiple Options
    Multiple options

    A wide-ranging suite of RM card readers offers the features and flexibility you need to handle the most demanding access control applications.

    Compatibility Is Key
    Compatibility is key

    The RM Multi-Technology reader offers enhanced security through MIFARE and DESFire, and EV1/EV2 encryption. It is compatible with nearly all major card formats in the industry.

    Transition At Your Pace
    Transition at your pace

    RM Multi-Technology readers can be used to transition from a proximity system to a more advanced smart card system gradually, to maintain an existing universe of proximity cards.

    Extending Options
    Extending options

    HID multiCLASS, Indala Proximity and HID Proximity technologies are embedded for a broad application range.

    One Size Fits All
    One size fits all

    All RM card readers use the same cable and connectors, simplifying installation and service.

    More Basic Options
    More basic options

    A model without a read head is available for those applications that require only a keypad and display interface.

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