125 kHz · Wiegand
Proximity card readers
Hold a card up and its code goes to the reader by radio, instantly. Every P-series reader is weatherproof, has no moving parts, and carries a limited lifetime warranty.
Wiegand readers connect to a door controller, and some models also offer ABA output for mag-stripe systems. Each reader reads Highpower's low-cost cards and can be ordered to read AWID or HID cards too. MaxSecure versions lock a reader to specific MaxSecure cards for extra control.
Need to read QR codes, barcodes or mag stripes too? See our Qscan QR readers and JX Smart Series readers. For phones and smart cards, see the CSR-35L mobile reader.
Compare readers
| Model | Best for | Read range | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|
| P-300 | Compact mullion reader | Up to 4″ (102 mm) | Native, HID, AWID |
| P-400 | Bullet- and tamper-resistant | Up to 1″ (25 mm) | Native, Farpointe, HID, AWID |
| P-500 | Single-gang wall reader | Up to 5″ (127 mm) | Native, Farpointe, HID, AWID |
| P-620 | Mullion reader with keypad | Up to 5″ | Native, HID, AWID |
| P-640 | Wall reader with keypad | Up to 6″ (152 mm) | Native, Farpointe, HID, AWID |
| P-710 | Extended range | Up to 14″ (356 mm) | Native, Farpointe, HID (not AWID) |
| P-900 | Long range | Up to 20″ (508 mm) | Native, HID, AWID |
| Ranger | Vehicle gates, push-button remotes | Up to 150 ft (adjustable) | Ranger remotes; doubles as prox |
| JX Smart Series | Barcode, mag-stripe and prox in one reader; built to order | Swipe or tap | Barcode, magnetic stripe, 125 kHz prox, iClass |
| Qscan | QR codes, licenses and phone tickets; outdoor, indoor and compact | 3″ to 18″ | QR and 30+ barcode types; optional prox, iCLASS, Mifare |
| CSR-35L | Phones (Apple and Google Wallet, Bluetooth) and smart cards | Cards up to 2″; Bluetooth up to 15 ft | MIFARE DESFire, Classic, Plus; PIV; mobile credentials |
Read ranges measured with a Highpower PSC-1 card. Part numbers: add -H for HID compatibility, -A for AWID, -AH for both (e.g. P-500-AH).
Compact mullion reader
P-300
Perhaps the smallest, least conspicuous prox reader available. Mounts directly on aluminum door frame members or on a flat surface. Low power, high performance.
- Read range
- Up to 4″ (102 mm)
- Size
- 3.0″ W × 1.5″ H × 0.5″ D
- Mounting
- Door frame (mullion) or surface
- Indicators
- Red / green / amber LED, buzzer
- Covers
- Black and off-white included
- Card compatibility
- Native, HID, AWID
- Models
- P-300 · P-300-H · P-300-A · P-300-AH
Bullet- and tamper-resistant
P-400
One of the most vandal-proof prox readers available: stainless steel and Fiber-Tex®, a UL-listed bullet-resistant material, in a single-piece design for high-crime locations. Special order.
- Read range
- Up to 1″ (25 mm)
- Size
- 5.25″ W × 2.0″ H × 0.75″ D
- Housing
- Stainless steel and Fiber-Tex®
- Indicators
- Buzzer
- Card compatibility
- Native, Farpointe, HID, AWID
- Models
- P-400 · P-400-H · P-400-A · P-400-AH
Single-gang wall reader
P-500
A thin, sleek reader that mounts on a standard single-gang electrical box and suits any decor. Ships with black and off-white covers.
- Read range
- Up to 5″ (127 mm)
- Size
- 4.5″ W × 3.0″ H × 0.38″ D
- Mounting
- Single-gang box
- Indicators
- Red / green / amber LED, buzzer
- Covers
- Black and off-white included
- Card compatibility
- Native, Farpointe, HID, AWID
- Models
- P-500 · P-500-H · P-500-A · P-500-AH
Mullion reader with keypad
P-620
Card, PIN or both, on a narrow frame. Suited to doors, parking garages and turnstiles. Passive cards and tags need no battery. Special order.
- Read range
- Up to 5″
- Size
- 1.78″ W × 6.1″ H × 0.91″ D
- Mounting
- Mullion or any flat surface
- Output
- Wiegand
- Cover
- Black snap-on
- Card compatibility
- Native, HID, AWID
- Models
- P-620 · P-620-H · P-620-A · P-620-AH
Wall reader with keypad
P-640
Card and/or PIN on a single-gang box. The capacitive keypad has a blue backlight, and its raised, always-lit “5” key wakes the keypad at night and helps visually impaired users.
- Read range
- Up to 6″ (152 mm)
- Size
- 3″ W × 4.5″ H × 0.75″ D
- Mounting
- Single-gang box
- Keypad output
- 8-bit burst or 26-bit Wiegand
- Covers
- Black and off-white included
- Card compatibility
- Native, Farpointe, HID, AWID
- Models
- P-640 · P-640-H · P-640-A · P-640-AH
Extended range
P-710
Longer read range for convenience at parking lots and employee entrances.
- Read range
- Up to 14″ (356 mm)
- Size
- 8.5″ W × 6.0″ H × 1.5″ D
- Indicators
- Red / green / amber LED, buzzer
- Covers
- Black and off-white included
- Card compatibility
- Native, Farpointe, HID (not AWID)
- Models
- P-710 · P-710-H
Long range
P-900
The longest read range in our line with a standard prox card. For parking entrances and accessible entries.
- Read range
- Up to 20″ (508 mm)
- Indicators
- Red / green / amber LED, buzzer
- Card compatibility
- Native, HID, AWID
- Models
- P-900 · P-900-H · P-900-A · P-900-AH
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