Paige Electric 236650603 Wiegand/OSDP Access Control Reader
Overview
The Paige Electric 236650603 is a 125 kHz access control reader configurable for either Wiegand or OSDP output, letting you match the credential protocol to the panel already installed rather than replacing head-end hardware. Wiegand covers legacy and most mid-market panels; OSDP adds two-way, supervised communication for installs where credential encryption and reader health monitoring matter — pick the mode the controller firmware supports before wiring it in. This is a reader-only component: it identifies a presented credential and passes that data to a door controller or panel, which makes the access decision.
Compatibility
Because output is switchable between Wiegand and OSDP, the 236650603 fits access control panels and controllers that accept either standard interface rather than a single proprietary bus. Confirm your panel's supported reader protocol and credential format (125 kHz proximity) before specifying this reader against an existing card population — a 125 kHz reader will not read higher-frequency smart-card credentials, so verify your badge stock matches before ordering.
Installation Notes
Country of origin is US, which matters for installs under NDAA-restricted or federal procurement requirements. Coverage is backed by a limited warranty from Paige Electric. Confirm door-side wiring gauge and run length against your panel's power budget before final termination, since reader current draw and cable length both affect usable read range on Wiegand runs.
