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GE T-520SW Multi-Technology Access Reader

Seamlessly Transition to Advanced Access Control TechnologiesThe GE - UTC Fire & Security T-520SW Multi Technology Access Reader offers simultaneous compatibility with multi-vendor credential technologies. This Transition Series reader allows security administrators to deploy the latest in se...

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Overview

Seamlessly Transition to Advanced Access Control Technologies

The GE - UTC Fire & Security T-520SW Multi Technology Access Reader offers simultaneous compatibility with multi-vendor credential technologies. This Transition Series reader allows security administrators to deploy the latest in security and smart-card technology advancements while continuing to serve existing card-carrying users.

  • Brand: GE
  • Model: T-520SW
  • Technologies Supported: UTC and HID 125 kHz Proximity, HID Corporate 1000 Proximity, 13.56 MHz contactless smart card (MIFARE, DESFire, Vicinity, iCLASS)

Key Features

Configuration card (supplied) sets the Transition reader to 2-state or 4-state supervised F/2F mode

Supports UTC and HID Corporation (including Corporate 1000) Proximity, MIFARE CSN (ISO 14443A), MIFARE/DESFire CSN, and Vicinity CSN (ISO 15693) credentials, including HID iCLASS CSN

Accepts 6-16 VDC power input

Allows easy migration from Proximity to Mifare, and Vicinity Smart Card technologies

Offers high-reliability, consistent read-range performance, and low-power consumption

Specifications

Configuration Mode
2-state or 4-state supervised F/2F (set by supplied card)
Supported Credentials
UTC Proximity, HID Corporation Proximity, Corporate 1000 Proximity, MIFARE CSN (ISO 14443A), MIFARE/DESFire CSN, Vicinity CSN (ISO 15693), HID iCLASS CSN
Power Input
6-16 VDC

Frequently Asked Questions

The GE T-520SW Multi-Technology Access Reader supports UTC and HID Corporation Proximity, MIFARE CSN (ISO 14443A), MIFARE/DESFire CSN, and Vicinity CSN (ISO 15693) credentials, including HID iCLASS CSN.
Yes, a supplied configuration card allows the Transition reader to be set to either 2-state or 4-state supervised F/2F mode.
Yes, the GE T-520SW reader allows for easy migration from Proximity to Mifare and Vicinity Smart Card technologies, facilitating system upgrades.
The GE T-520SW Multi-Technology Access Reader accepts a power input range of 6-16 VDC.
The GE T-520SW Multi-Technology Access Reader offers high-reliability, consistent read-range performance, and low-power consumption.