Effective prevention of vandalism in access control systems using U-PROX Steel series readers

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The main elements of the access control system with which people interact, correctly or not quite correctly, are readers.

Introducing the vandal-proof U-PROX SE Steel and U-PROX SL Steel readers – a reliable solution that meets the stringent environmental requirements of public places.

The readers can withstand adverse weather conditions, accidental and intentional physical damage, and are recommended for installation in office and warehouse buildings, residential complexes, hotels, industrial enterprises, parking lots, and other facilities.

The devices support modern Mifare technologies and work with tamper-proof Mifare Plus (in SL3, AES mode) and Mifare Desfire EV1/EV2/EV3 (AES) cards, Mifare Classic cards, 125 kHz cards, and U‑PROX ID mobile identifiers.

Effective prevention of vandalism in access control systems using U-PROX Steel series readers

Key features of both models:

  • updated vandal-proof housing made of 1.2 mm stainless steel, IP 65 protection, temperature range from −40 °C to +60 °C
  • support for various ID formats: 125 kHz (ASK/FSK), Mifare Classic, Mifare Plus (SL1), Mifare Plus (SL3), Mifare DESfire EV1/EV2/EV3, U‑PROX ID mobile identifiers (NFC/2.4 GHz) and active identifiers U-PROX TAG and U-PROX Auto TAG
  • 3 mobile identification modes: Door-Proximity – activation by proximity sensor (10–20 cm), Door (up to 70 cm) and Barrier/Gate (up to 12 m)
  • firmware configuration and updates via the U‑PROX Config mobile app (Android NFC/BLE)

What is the difference between U-PROX SE Steel and U-PROX SL Steel?

  • U-PROX SE Steel supports the secure OSDP2.2 protocol
  • U-PROX SE Steel has “last mile” protection – an encrypted connection (AES-128) between the reader and the controller
  • U-PROX SE Steel can be connected up to 1000 m away from the controller via the RS-485 (OSDP) interface

So, when should you choose U-PROX SE Steel?

SE Steel is ideal where maximum security and modern solutions are important:

  • office and business centers with increased security requirements
  • large corporate facilities with remote access administration
  • critical infrastructure facilities where strict encryption is required (AES-128 via OSDP)
  • warehouses and manufacturing facilities with high frequency of changes in access parameters and identifiers
  • premium residential complexes where flexibility and security of the access control system are important

When to choose U-PROX SL Steel?

U-PROX SL Steel is the optimal choice for facilities that require basic security, vandal resistance, and support for popular identification formats:

  • the access control system allows readers to be connected only via Wiegand, TouchMemory, or RS-232 protocols
  • multi-apartment residential buildings and entrances
  • parking lots, garages, and barriers
  • small offices, shops, and commercial premises
  • medical and educational institutions with moderate security requirements
  • museums, hotels, and sports facilities with a limited budget for access control infrastructure.

Contact us so that our engineers can help you select vandal-proof readers for your access control system!

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