HID 920-PTNN MultiCLASS SE RP40 Proximity Reader

HID 920-PTNN MultiCLASS SE RP40 Black Proximity Card Reader

The HID 920-PTNN MultiCLASS SE RP40 is a wall-mounted proximity card reader engineered for modern access control systems requiring multi-technology credential support. This reader delivers enterprise-grade security with flexible integration capabilities, making it an ideal choice for organizations seeking to consolidate their access infrastructure across multiple credential types without sacrificing performance or energy efficiency.

Key Features

• Multi-Technology Credential Support: Reads both 13.56 MHz (high frequency) and 125 kHz (low frequency) credentials, including cards, fobs, and mobile devices
• HID Mobile Access® Compatible: Configurable for seamless mobile credential integration
• Energy Efficient: Intelligent power management reduces power consumption by up to 59%, lowering operational costs
• Open Protocol Integration: Supports Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) for vendor-neutral system compatibility
• Professional Design: Compact black finish designed for indoor wall-mount installation with minimal visual impact
• Environmental Certification: Meets Environmental Product Declaration and Green Circle sustainability standards

Technical Specifications

• Reader Type: Wall Switch Proximity Card Reader
• Connectivity: Wired DC power
• Credential Technologies: Supports wide variety of credential formats across frequency ranges
• Communication Protocol: OSDP with wired interface
• Installation: Indoor environments
• Color: Black

Applications & Use Cases

The RP40 is well-suited for corporate offices, data centers, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and multi-tenant buildings where credential consolidation and mobile access flexibility are critical. Organizations managing legacy and modern credential ecosystems benefit from the reader's dual-frequency capability, enabling phased migration strategies without hardware replacement.

Karl Wilson

The HID 920-PTNN stands out in the access control market for its balanced approach to flexibility and efficiency. The dual-frequency design (13.56 MHz and 125 kHz) addresses a common challenge in enterprise environments: the coexistence of legacy 125 kHz systems and modern high-frequency credentials. This compatibility eliminates the need for dual readers at each access point.

OSDP support is a significant differentiator, particularly for organizations avoiding vendor lock-in. Unlike proprietary protocols, OSDP enables interoperability with third-party access control panels while maintaining security standards. The 59% power reduction through intelligent power management delivers measurable cost savings across large deployments—a critical consideration in facilities with hundreds of readers.

HID Mobile Access® configurability positions this reader for organizations transitioning toward smartphone-based credentialing, a growing security and user experience trend. The environmental certifications indicate HID's commitment to sustainable manufacturing, relevant for organizations with ESG compliance requirements. Wall-mount form factor and professional aesthetics ensure the reader integrates without architectural compromise, a practical consideration often overlooked in security hardware selection.