Kantech HID-PIVRP40HP Single Gang Reader
Overview
The Kantech HID-PIVRP40HP is a single gang wall-mounted access control reader built on HID's pivCLASS platform. It consolidates four common credential technologies—proximity cards (125kHz), smart cards (MIFARE), NFC (13.56MHz), and keypad input—into one compact form factor, eliminating the need to wire separate readers for mixed-credential environments. Install it in a standard electrical box and wire Wiegand or RS-485 output to your Kantech access control system. Designed for retrofit deployments where existing conduit and mounting infrastructure must be preserved.
Compatibility
The HID-PIVRP40HP pairs with any Kantech access control controller or panel that accepts Wiegand or RS-485 input—including Kantech's ioSmart ecosystem and traditional KT-400 series controllers. It is compatible with Kantech starter kits such as SK-CE-1M and SK-CE-2M configurations, which bundle the reader with controllers, keypads, and door-control modules. Multi-technology credentials (HID format, MIFARE, NFC 13.56MHz, and 125kHz proximity) all route through the same reader housing, allowing a single installation point to service diverse card stocks already in circulation. Credential data is transmitted via industry-standard Wiegand protocol or RS-485 serial; both output formats are supported without additional firmware or configuration changes.
Installation Notes
Mount the reader in a standard single gang electrical box (1.5-inch faceplate opening). Wire Wiegand (24V pulse data lines) or RS-485 twisted-pair to your controller—Kantech panels provide both connection options. The reader operates on 12V DC via the controller's reader power supply; verify your control panel supplies adequate current for the reader and any secondary devices (keypads, door strikes) on the same 12V rail. Multi-technology field tuning (reader sensitivity and credential detection) is managed through Kantech's software interface; no field adjustments are required for standard deployments.
