Honeywell HON-R11330-05TB Mini-Mullion Access Control Reader
The Honeywell HON-R11330-05TB (often searched as HON R11330 05TB) is a BlueDiamond series mini-mullion access control reader built to read both DESFire and Prox credentials from a single wired unit. For integrators standardizing a site on a compact reader footprint — narrow door frames, mullions, tight mounting rails — this is a straightforward one-for-one swap point where card technology needs to bridge legacy Prox badges and newer DESFire smart cards during a phased credential migration.
Overview
BlueDiamond is Honeywell's access control reader line, and the R11330-05TB sits in the mini-mullion form factor — the slim reader body designed for narrow doorframes and mullion-mounted installs where a full-size reader won't fit. Dual credential support (DESFire and Prox) means a single reader can serve a mixed-credential population, which matters most during a rollout where not every badge has been reissued yet.
Key Features
- DESFire and Prox dual-technology read: one reader body handles both legacy 125kHz Prox badges and DESFire contactless smart cards, so you're not running two reader types side-by-side during a credential migration.
- Mini-mullion form factor: the slim housing fits narrow door mullions and frame edges where a standard-width reader physically won't mount — relevant on retrofit doors with limited jamb depth.
- Wired connectivity: the HON-R11330-05TB connects over a wired connection to the door controller, consistent with standard commercial access panel wiring practices.
Integration & Compatibility
As part of the Honeywell access control catalog, the R11330-05TB is intended to pair with a compatible access control panel and DESFire/Prox-capable credentials. If you're planning a mixed-reader deployment across a facility, review a access control system planning guide before finalizing reader counts and wiring runs, and check compatible access control panels and power supplies for the door hardware this reader will feed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What credential types does the HON-R11330-05TB support?
A: The R11330-05TB reads both DESFire contactless smart cards and Prox (125kHz proximity) credentials from a single reader.
Q: Is the HON-R11330-05TB a mullion-mount reader?
A: Yes — it uses a mini-mullion form factor designed for narrow door frames and mullion mounting.
Q: Does the HON-R11330-05TB use a wired connection?
A: Yes, it connects to the door controller over a wired connection.
Q: What warranty applies to the HON-R11330-05TB?
A: It carries a manufacturer warranty; contact pre-sales engineering for the specific coverage term applicable to this SKU.
The HON-R11330-05TB is a BlueDiamond mini-mullion reader, and the detail that matters most on the spec sheet here is dual DESFire/Prox support in one reader body.
Technical Highlights:
- Dual credential read (DESFire + Prox): lets a site run legacy Prox badges and newer DESFire smart cards on the same reader hardware during a phased migration, instead of forcing a hard cutover.
- Mini-mullion housing: narrower than a standard reader body, so it mounts on door mullions and tight frame edges where a full-size reader doesn't physically fit.
- Wired connection: standard wired hookup to the door controller, consistent with typical commercial access panel wiring.
Deployment Considerations:
- Confirm your door controller and credential population actually include DESFire cards before relying on that read path — if the site is Prox-only today, you're paying for capability you won't use yet.
- Mini-mullion housings have a smaller footprint than full-mullion or single-gang readers — verify backbox and mounting plate compatibility before ordering in volume.
Reach for the R11330-05TB on a door-by-door retrofit where DESFire migration is underway but Prox badges are still in circulation — the mini-mullion body solves the mounting constraint on narrow frames while the dual-read capability covers both credential populations during the transition.
