How do the AP500HA and 909020113 differ in power requirements and wiring architecture?

The AP500HA draws power from a conventional low-voltage supply over a dedicated reader cable, rated 5–16 VDC at 30mA at 12VDC. This means the installer must run a separate power drop—typically from the access panel or a local 12VDC supply—alongside the Wiegand data pair. Current draw is modest at 30mA, keeping load on power supplies low even in multi-reader deployments.

The Comelit 909020113 is specified as PoE (802.3af) powered, consolidating power and data onto a single CAT cable run from a PoE switch or mid-span injector. The product listing also references PoE+ in some fields, but the primary certification cited is 802.3af (maximum 15.4W available at the port, with a recommended 13W minimum per port). Installers should verify actual port class with the switch spec sheet before deploying. This architecture eliminates the need for a separate power supply at the door but requires network infrastructure to reach each reader location.

Which reader is rated for harsher environmental conditions and physical installation?

The AP500HA carries an IP67 rating, meaning it is dust-tight and protected against temporary immersion in water up to 1 meter for 30 minutes. Its operating temperature range is specified at -40°F to 149°F (-40°C to 65°C), making it suitable for extreme cold (northern outdoor vestibules, unheated parking structures) and high-heat environments. Weight is stated as 4 oz. The unit ships with a proximity reader body in black plus an ivory snap-on cover, and includes an audio beeper and LED indicators. The AP500HA holds ETL listing and NDAA Section 889 Part B compliance, which is a federal procurement requirement for many government and critical-infrastructure projects.

The 909020113 is rated IP65—dust-tight and protected against low-pressure water jets from any direction, but not against immersion. Its housing material is UL-rated polycarbonate and dimensions are 89mm × 115mm × 28mm (3.50 × 4.53 × 1.10 in.), weighing 0.290 kg (0.639 lb). No operating temperature range is provided in the supplied specifications. The unit includes an integral tamper circuit and mounting plate; audible sounder and red/green LEDs are listed as audio/visual indicators. NDAA compliance status is not stated in the provided specs.

Which reader supports a broader credential set and how do they integrate with access control panels?

The AP500HA reads 125kHz proximity credentials in the HID and AWID card families and outputs via Wiegand or ABA Track II, making it compatible with virtually any Wiegand-capable panel on the market. ONVIF compliance is listed, though ONVIF is primarily a video standard; installers should confirm with Speco how this applies in their access deployment. The datasheet tagline confirms straightforward panel integration via Wiegand output, and the ETL certification supports UL-equivalent listed installations.

The 909020113 is described as reading PAC OPS™, KeyPAC, and third-party Wiegand credentials on a single reader head, indicating it is optimized for the Comelit/PAC controller ecosystem while retaining standard Wiegand output for third-party panels. The tamper line becomes configurable specifically when paired with PAC 512 controllers, so some advanced features are ecosystem-locked. No frequency (e.g., 125kHz vs 13.56MHz) is explicitly stated in the provided specifications. The listed encryption field references PAC certification but the value is partially truncated in the data, so encryption capability cannot be fully characterized from the supplied specs alone.

Which should you choose: the AP500HA or the 909020113?

Our take: The AP500HA is the stronger choice when the deployment requires proven extreme-temperature outdoor performance, immersion-level weatherproofing, or NDAA Section 889 Part B compliance for federal or government-adjacent projects. Concretely: the AP500HA delivers IP67 versus IP65 on the 909020113, operates down to -40°F (no low-temperature limit is stated for the 909020113), and carries NDAA Section 889 Part B certification (not stated for the 909020113). Conversely, the 909020113 is the logical selection when the site already runs PoE network infrastructure to door locations and the access platform is Comelit/PAC-centric, since its single-cable PoE (802.3af) wiring eliminates a separate 12VDC power run and its tamper circuit integrates natively with PAC 512 controllers. Choose the AP500HA for harsh outdoor or government environments on any Wiegand panel; choose the 909020113 for PoE-networked commercial deployments within the Comelit/PAC ecosystem.

Side-by-Side Comparison

Spec-for-spec, from manufacturer data.

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Related Resources

• Speco Technologies AP500HA product page — full specs and to add to a quote
• Comelit 909020113 product page — full specs and to add to a quote