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SKU: KT-SG-SC2

Kantech KT-SG-SC2 Smart Card Reader Single Gang

Single gang smart card reader, 13.56 MHz contactless with ISO 14443A/B
- 13.56 MHz smart card single-gang wall reader
- MIFARE Plus EV1 enhanced credential security
- ISO/IEC 14443A compliance for global card formats
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SKU: KT-SIG-20KTKS-02

Kantech KT-SIG-20KTKS-02 Mullion Reader with Keypad

Dual-auth mullion reader with proximity card + keypad PIN
- Mullion-mount reader with keypad for two-factor access
- Card + PIN credential support for high-security doors
- Compact form factor for door-frame and mullion installs
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SKU: KT-SIG-20TKS-02

Kantech KT-SIG-20TKS-02 HID Signo 20 Mullion Reader

Mullion reader for glass doors; reads HID proximity, MIFARE, NFC
- HID Signo 20 mullion reader for glass-door installs
- Indala ShadowProx Format 15024 credential support
- 0.36 lb low-profile mount preserves door aesthetics
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SKU: KT-SIG-40KTKS-01

Kantech KT-SIG-40KTKS-01 Wall Mount Keypad

Wall-mount keypad for Kantech access control systems
- HID Signo 40K wall-mount reader with PIN keypad
- Multi-tech credential reading: MIFARE, HID, NFC, 125kHz
- 0.36 lb low-profile housing for clean wall installation
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SKU: KTES-LOCK

Kantech KTES Cam Lock with Two Keys

Mechanical cam lock with two keys for cabinets and control panels
- Mechanical cam lock for KTES entry station cabinets
- Two keys included for redundant access management
- No power required — operates during outages
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SKU: KTES-5000IC

Kantech KTES-5000IC Interconnecting Cable Assembly

Interconnecting cable for Kantech KTES-5000RB line card expansion
- Interconnect cable for KTES-5000RB line cards
- CA71A/RJ71C connectors for standardized compatibility
- Supports multi-card expansion in access control racks
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SKU: KTES-LENS

Kantech KTES-LENS Varifocal LCD Lens 24-50mm

Varifocal 24-50mm lens for Kantech KTES cameras with 1080p resolution
- Varifocal LCD lens (24-50mm) for license-plate-capture cameras
- Long-range zoom for parking-gate and entry-point plate reads
- Direct OEM fit with KTES camera platform
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SKU: KTES-MPLATE

Kantech KTES-MPLATE Goose Neck Mounting Plate

Goose neck mount for Kantech 4K cameras with articulated positioning
- Goose neck mounting plate for KTES-US and KTES-CDN units
- Articulated positioning for vehicle and pedestal entries
- 3.85 lb plate accepts standard Kantech intercom hardware
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SKU: KTES-POSTAL

Kantech KTES-POSTAL Postal Lock Bracket with Switch

Postal lock bracket with integrated switch for Kantech KTES access control
- Postal lock bracket with integrated switch assembly
- Compatible with KTES-US and KTES-CDN entry units
- Light gray housing matches commercial entry aesthetics
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SKU: KTES-SPEAK

Kantech KTES-SPEAK Wall/Ceiling/Pendant Speaker

Two-way speaker with mic for Kantech access control systems
- Speaker with microphone for two-way audio at the door
- Wall, ceiling, or pendant mount for any install profile
- Integrates with Kantech access control platforms
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SKU: KTES-US

Kantech KTES-US Telephone Entry System 250 Tenants

Telephone entry for 250–3,000 tenants without per-unit hardware
- Telephone entry system for up to 250 tenants
- Tenants answer calls on existing phone lines to admit
- Proximity + keypad + Wiegand for credentialed entry
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SKU: ES-KTP/103SN

Kantech KTP/103SN Vandal-Resistant Keypad

26-bit Wiegand keypad built for outdoor high-security access points
- Vandal-resistant keypad for high-security entries
- 26-bit Wiegand output for enterprise panel integration
- Outdoor-rated construction resists tampering and impact
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SKU: KT-APERIO-A061

Kantech LCIN10082278BIPSBLNNJ26D 8MP Wall Camera

8MP wall camera with PoE power and 850nm night vision for 24/7 surveillance
- 64-door capacity from a single Aperio wireless controller
- NFC and BLE credentials via mobile phone authentication
- Reduces wired reader runs across multi-floor deployments
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SKU: MFP-2KDYE

Kantech MFP-2KDYE MIFARE Plus 2K Printable Smart Card

Dual-interface MIFARE Plus 2K smart card with full-color printing
- MIFARE Plus 2K printable smart card, AES-128 encryption
- Dye-sublimation printable surface for badge branding
- Tamper-resistant memory blocks credential duplication
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SKU: MFP-2KDYE-COM

Kantech MFP-2KDYE-COM Dye Sublimation Composite Card 40/60

Dye-sublimation composite card with 40/60 polyester blend for fade-resistant credentials
- Dye-sub composite card with 40/60 polyester blend
- Extended fade and moisture resistance vs pure PVC
- Multi-tech credential platform: DESFire, MIFARE, HID, NFC
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SKU: MFP-2KKEY

Kantech MFP-2KKEY ioSmart MIFARE Plus 2K Keytag

Encrypted keytag credential for Kantech ioSmart access control
- MIFARE Plus 2K keytag, 2,048 bytes user memory
- Stores multi-site facility access permissions
- Single credential serves multi-site deployments
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Access Control

Access control systems secure doors, manage credentials, and enforce entry policies across commercial facilities. Build a scalable deployment with the right combination of controllers, readers, credentials, and door hardware.

Plan Your Deployment

Door count and expansion requirements
Reader type (card, keypad, biometric) and credential format
Fail-safe vs fail-secure hardware design
Power, cabling, and network connectivity planning
Multi-site governance and consistent standards

Buying Guide Get Recommendations Deployment Support

Build a Complete System

Most access control installations need these companion products to be fully functional. Add them to your cart for system-wide compatibility.

Door intercoms

Aiphone DA-1MD Audio Handset Master Station

$82.99

Aiphone DB-1MD Hands-Free Master Station

$144.99

Aiphone DB-1SD Hands-Free Sub Master Station

$113.99

Aiphone JOS-1FW 7" Video Intercom Box Set with Mobile A

$820.99

What to Look For When Buying

The six decisions that matter most before you spec.

Fail-Safe vs Fail-Secure

Fail-safe locks (power-to-lock) unlock on power loss — required for egress routes by most fire codes. Fail-secure (power-to-unlock) stays locked on power loss — used on office and storage doors where security trumps egress. Life-safety code interpretation varies by jurisdiction; consult your AHJ before specifying. See our fail-safe vs fail-secure guide.

OSDP vs Wiegand

Wiegand is the legacy reader-to-controller protocol (unencrypted, one-way, limited to 26-bit formats). OSDP (Open Supervised Device Protocol) is the modern replacement — bidirectional, encrypted, supervised, and future-proof for Seos/mobile credentials. New deployments should be OSDP; plan a Wiegand-to-OSDP migration path in legacy systems before adding mobile credential support.

Credential Technology

125 kHz proximity (HID Prox, EM) is the legacy standard — cheap, cloneable, no security. 13.56 MHz smart cards (iCLASS SE, MIFARE DESFire EV3, Seos) use AES encryption and are the commercial standard. Mobile credentials via NFC/BLE increasingly replace physical cards — but only on OSDP-capable readers. Specify multi-technology readers for migration flexibility.

Cloud vs On-Prem Management

Traditional server-based access platforms (Lenel, Genetec, C-Cure) require IT infrastructure and maintenance contracts. Cloud-native platforms (Brivo, Openpath/Avigilon Alta, Genea) eliminate servers but add per-door monthly fees. Mid-size deployments increasingly choose cloud; enterprise + critical infrastructure still favor on-prem. Hardware choice determines which platforms you can run.

Power Supply Sizing

Every lock + reader + controller has an inrush current and a holding current — and they differ. Maglocks hold at 300-500 mA but pull 800 mA on release. UL 294 power supplies rated for total simultaneous holding + 25% headroom, with battery backup sized to code-required runtime. Undersized power supplies are the #1 cause of access-control nuisance failures.

Code Compliance (Egress)

IBC, NFPA 101, and ADA all mandate unimpeded egress. A magnetically-locked door requires a fire-alarm tie-in, a bond-sensor, and a request-to-exit device — omit any and the door is a code violation. Delayed-egress maglocks require 15-second delay + sounder per NFPA. Always confirm lock spec with the AHJ before ordering.

Technology Stack

The specs and acronyms that actually affect outdoor performance.

OSDP v2 + Secure Channel

Open Supervised Device Protocol v2 with Secure Channel Protocol (SCP) delivers AES-128 encryption between reader and controller over RS-485. Replaces unencrypted Wiegand. Required for new federal deployments and FIPS 140-2 applications. All modern HID, ASSA ABLOY, and STid readers support OSDP + SCP.

Seos + iCLASS SE Credentials

HID Seos is the current-generation credential platform: AES-128 encrypted, multi-application, supports mobile wallets, backward-compatible with iCLASS SE. Seos credentials work on Seos readers + older iCLASS SE readers — iCLASS SE credentials do not work on legacy iCLASS (non-SE) readers. Plan migrations carefully.

FIPS 201 / PIV + PIV-I

Federal Identity Verification standard — the credential format used for federal employee and contractor badges. PIV-I (Interoperable) is the commercial variant for hospitals, utilities, and critical-infrastructure contractors. Specify PIV/PIV-I-capable readers (HID pivCLASS, multiCLASS SE) for any facility that hosts government visitors.

UL 294 Listing

Underwriters Laboratories listing for access control system units — power supplies, controllers, and locks. UL 294 6th edition covers security, durability, and overcurrent/overvoltage protection. Insurance and code requirements increasingly specify UL 294 listing. Altronix access-control power supplies are UL 294 listed across the catalog.

Wiegand Protocol

Legacy reader-to-controller protocol — one-way, unencrypted, variable bit-length format. Easily cloned with <$50 hardware. Still widespread because of low cost and universal compatibility. Acceptable for low-security interior doors; should be replaced with OSDP on any external or sensitive-area door.

Request-to-Exit (REX)

Motion- or push-button-activated device that signals the access controller to unlock the door from the secure side without generating an alarm. Required for maglock-equipped egress doors per code. PIR REX sensors must be properly aimed — nuisance alarms and held-door violations trace back to bad REX placement more than any other cause.

Typical Deployment Scenarios

Multi-Tenant Office Building

Lobby turnstiles with multi-tech readers, tenant suite doors with HID Signo + Seos, parking garage with long-range readers, elevator control for floor-by-floor access. Cloud platform (Brivo, Openpath) with mobile credentials replaces physical card issuance. Integration with SIP video intercoms for visitor management.

K-12 School Secure Vestibule

Front entry vestibule with fail-secure electric strike, interior Aiphone video intercom for visitor buzz-in, badge readers for staff, lockdown button integrated with mass notification. Back-of-house doors fail-safe per code. Full VMS integration for event overlay.

Hospital & Healthcare

Unit doors with HID multiCLASS SE + PIV-I compatibility, medication rooms with dual-authentication (card + biometric), ER ambulance bays with ruggedized readers, delayed-egress on behavioral health wards. Lenel or Genetec server-based platform with HIPAA-compliant audit logging. High-cycle-count electric strikes required.

Data Center & Critical Infrastructure

Biometric readers at server-room entries, mantrap doors with anti-tailgating sensors, cage-level access with OSDP + SCP, 7x24 audit logging. FIPS 201 / PIV-I credentials. Integration with IP cameras for tailgating review and infrastructure monitoring for physical-layer security.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between fail-safe and fail-secure locks?

Fail-safe locks (also called "power-to-lock") unlock on power loss — required for egress routes by most fire and life-safety codes. Fail-secure locks ("power-to-unlock") stay locked on power loss — typically used on office, storage, and supply doors where security trumps egress. Always confirm lock selection with the local AHJ; see our fail-safe vs fail-secure guide.

Is OSDP required for new access control installations?

Not legally required in most jurisdictions — but strongly recommended and effectively mandatory for federal deployments. OSDP with Secure Channel provides AES-128 encryption between reader and controller, bidirectional supervision, and future-proof support for mobile credentials. Legacy Wiegand is unencrypted and easily cloned. New deployments should be OSDP-capable from day one; legacy systems should plan a migration path.

Are HID card readers NDAA compliant?

Yes. HID Global is headquartered in Austin, TX, manufactures in multiple allied countries, and is fully NDAA Section 889 compliant. HID Signo, multiCLASS SE, iCLASS SE, and pivCLASS reader families are all eligible for federal, state government, and critical-infrastructure procurement. Credential cards are manufactured to the same compliance standard.

How do I size an access control power supply?

Add up holding current for all locks + reader standby current + controller standby current, then add 25% headroom for inrush and aging. Battery backup should provide code-required standby runtime (typically 4 hours for fire-alarm tie-ins; 15 min for access-only). Altronix UL 294 power supplies post clear spec sheets for total and per-output current — match to your actual load, don't guess.

Can mobile credentials replace physical access cards?

In most modern deployments, yes — but the reader has to support it. Readers need NFC and/or BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) plus a partnership with the mobile credential platform (HID Mobile Access, Openpath, Kastle, etc.). Older proximity-only readers cannot read mobile credentials. Mobile adoption is usually mixed with physical cards during a multi-year transition — plan for both.

What's the difference between iCLASS SE and Seos credentials?

iCLASS SE was HID's previous-generation secure credential (AES-128, 2013-era). Seos is the current generation (2016+) — same AES-128 security, but multi-application, mobile-wallet capable, and future-proof. Seos credentials work on Seos-capable readers and on older iCLASS SE readers. iCLASS SE credentials do not work on legacy (pre-SE) iCLASS readers. See our HID Global catalog for current Seos SKUs.