i-PRO MC-UPG-A-910 R10/RP10 Reader Upgrade (iClass/Multiclass)
The MC-UPG-A-910 is a reader upgrade for the R10 and RP10 access-control reader chassis, converting the unit to an iClass / multiclass credential profile. Reader upgrades let a site refresh the credential technology at the door without replacing the reader chassis, wiring, and back-of-house panel cabling — a low-friction path to credential modernization.
Key Features
- Field upgrade for the R10 / RP10 reader chassis
- Converts the reader to an iClass / multiclass profile
- Preserves existing reader chassis, mounting, and back-of-house cabling
- Compatible with iClass legacy and iClass SE credentials
- Wiegand output for direct integration with the existing panel
- Cost-effective path to credential upgrade across a large site
- Reduces install time per door compared to full reader replacement
Most credential upgrades fail not because of the reader cost but because of the install labor — every door is a separate ladder trip, cable check, panel verification, and as-built update. A drop-in upgrade module preserves the original chassis and dramatically cuts the per-door labor budget. For sites that already standardized on the R10/RP10 form factor, this is the natural path to add iClass capability without a major refresh project.
Plan the upgrade for the credential migration window the site is using. A typical pattern is to retain the multiclass capability so older 125 kHz Prox credentials continue to work alongside newly-issued iClass credentials during the transition period. After upgrade, verify each door reads both the old and new credentials cleanly before retiring the legacy badge population. Document the new credential profile in the access-control system so future support knows the door's reader profile.
