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T-500W Reader mullion, gray*
Overview
Transition™ Series multi-technology access readers feature
simultaneous compatibility with multi-vendor credential
technologies—UTC and HID 125 kHz Proximity, HID Corporate 1000
Proximity, 13.56 MHz contactless smart card technologies for
MIFARE® Card Serial Number (ISO 14443A), MIFARE/DESFire Card
Serial Number, and Vicinity Card Serial Number (ISO 15693),
including HID iCLASS® Card Serial Number—all in one reader.
With this remarkable technology combination, security administrators
can now deploy the Transition readers into existing or new facilities or
systems—continuing to serve existing card-carrying users while
migrating to the latest in security and smart-card technology
advancements.
No matter which credential technology an organization currently
employs, Transition readers allow continued use of existing systems
and features—but more importantly, they also offer the ability to
transition to new and more secure
smart card technology. Transition readers offer security system
administrators an economical solution to migrate to this new
technology and better secure their businesses, all on their own
timelines and budgets.
Supported Card Technologies :
• UTC ProxLiteTM, ISO ProxLite, and ProxLite key fobs and tags
• HID 125 kHz ProxCard II, ISOProx II, ProxKey II, ProxCard and
Corporate 1000 (custom formats)
• MIFARE ISO 14443A Card Serial Number (CSN)
• MIFARE/DESFire CSN
• Vicinity ISO 15693 CSN
• HID iCLASS CSN
Read Range
Distances may vary depending on environment.
Model T-500SW/W:
• UTC Proximity—up to 8.89 cm
• HID Proximity and Corporate 1000—up to 8.89 cm
• MIFARE and MIFARE/DESFire—up to 2.54 cm
Ultralight cards not supported
• Vicinity—up to 8.89 cm
• iCLASS—up to 8.89 cm
Model T-520SW/W, T-525SW/W:
• UTC Proximity—up to 15.24 cm
• HID Proximity and Corporate 1000—up to 15.24 cm
• MIFARE and MIFARE/DESFire—up to 2.54 cm
Ultralight cards not supported
• Vicinity—up to 15.24 cm
• iCLASS—up to 15.24 cm
Details
Configuration card (supplied) sets the Transition reader to 2-state or
4-state supervised F/2F mode, or for Wiegand data output (T-500SW
versions only).
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
Installs on both metal and non-metal surfaces
Provides tri-color LED and beep indication for status, alarm, and tamper
conditions
Internal tamper alarm alerts security personnel if the reader is breached

Intelligent Supervision
“SW” series of Transition readers provides superior value when
performance-matched with select access control platforms. UTC offers
intelligent supervision (F/2F Supervised mode) that continuously
monitors communication between the access control panel, the reader
at the door, and door contact and Request-to-Exit (REX)equipment.
The unique four-state supervision of the Transition readers monitors
and reports cut and short-circuit lines. There’s also an internal tamperalarm mechanism, so security staff are immediately notified if a reader
is tampered with, a door is breached or a cable is cut or shorted. Tricolor LED and audible alerts indicate status, alarm and perimetertampering conditions—giving you more security than is possible with
conventional Wiegand-based installations.
Versatile Security System Compatibility
“W” series multi-technology Wiegand-output models (T-500W/
T-520W/T-525W) work with all access control systems that use
Wiegand-based data communications between 26 and 176 bits. This
includes compatibility with UTC’s CASI, InfoGraphics, EST and
IDenticard product lines.
Optimizing Any Environment
With an optimization technology that adjusts to a wide range of
installation environments, Transition readers are adaptable to just
about any application. The reader’s design accommodates both metal
and non-metal environments, and come in a variety of wall and
doorframe models to ensure cardholders experience consistent readrange performance for all types of installations and climates.
Versatile, rugged and backed for life
Transition readers are available with or without keypads, in a compact
housing that comes in light gray, charcoal or black. Durable UVresistant material inhibits discoloration in all types of indoor and
outdoor conditions, including direct sunlight. The readers also feature
advanced electronics and circuitry, and they are sealed for protection
against inclement weather. Combine all this protection with a lifetime
warranty, and any organization can confidently expect years of
exemplary reader performance.
While the readers include powerful electronics for superior read-range
performance with any technology, they also meet
6-16 VDC requirements and feature low-level power consumption.
With their rugged design and impressive versatility, you can count on
GE readers for years of consistent and reliable access-card
performance.