
Product Data Sheet
430211003
T-525SW
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
Standard Features
EConfiguration 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).
ESupports 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
EAccepts 6-16 VDC power input
EAllows easy migration from Proximity to Mifare, and Vicinity
Smart Card technologies
EOffers high-reliability, consistent read-range performance,
and low-power consumption
EInstalls on both metal and non-metal surfaces
EProvides tri-color LED and beep indication for status, alarm,
and tamper conditions
EInternal tamper alarm alerts security personnel if the reader
is breached
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

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T-525SW
• iCLASS—up to 15.24 cm
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 tamper-alarm
mechanism, so security staff are immediately notified if a reader
is tampered with, a door is breached or a cable is cut or
shorted. Tri-color LED and audible alerts indicate status, alarm
and perimeter-tampering 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
Dimensions (W x H x D) T-500SW/W : 44 x 148 x 30 mm
Operating temperature -25 to 65°C
IP Rating IP 65
Relative humidity 0 to 95%, non-condensing
Wiring GE F/2F : 4 conductors (min.)
Cabling distance GE F/2F systems : up to 914 m at 12VDC
System compatibility
Microcontrollers
Access control systems
Access control systems
Credentials
Proximity (125 KHz)
Vicinity ISO 15693
Ordering Information
Part No. Description
430211003
T-525SW
UL 294
T-520SW/W and T525SW/W : 148.6 x 114.3 x
31.7 mm
Wiegand : 5 conductors (minimum)
Wiegand output : up to 152 m
Micro/5-PX and Micro/5-PXN, Micro/PX-2000
and Micro/PXN-2000
Picture Perfect Editions 1.7 or higher, and
microcontroller firmware 1.72 or higher
Secure Perfect Editions 5.0 or higher, and
microcontoller firmware 5.0.02 or higher
For detailed system compliance specifications,
refer to the reader installation guide
ProxLite, ISOProx, key fobs, and tags (Note:
Proximity Perfect cards are not supported)
Mifare (ISO 14443A) Mifare Standard, Mifare
Light, Mifare Ultra Light, key fobs, and tags
Infineon My-D 2K-S, 2K-P, 10K-S, 10K-P, SLI-2,
key fobs, and tags
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 read-range 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 UV-resistant 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 readrange 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.
Specifications
Colour Grey, charcoal, and black
Certifications FCC
As a company of innovation, UTC Fire & Security reserves the right to change product
specifications without notice. For the latest product specifications, visit UTC Fire & Security
online or contact your sales representative.
430211003-2015-06-22 14:31:50 Released :29-AUG-11
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