External Smart Card Reader

ACTAtek External IP Reader

Compact IP-based smart card reader with PoE power, IP65 rating, and support for all major RFID protocols.

ACTAtek External IP Reader Product Shot

Authentication & Credentials

A. RFID 13.56 MHz

Card TypeStandardRange
HID iClassISO/IEC 14443A, ISO 15693 CSN3–3.5 cm
MiFare DesFire EV1, EV2ISO/IEC 14443A-4, ISO 15693 CSN3–3.5 cm
Sony FelicaISO/IEC 14443A, ISO 15693 CSN3 cm
Singapore CEPASISO/IEC 14443A, ISO 15693 CSN3 cm

B. RFID 125 KHz

Card TypeStandardRange
HID ProximityISO/IEC 14443A3–3.5 cm
EMEM 41006–8 cm

Connectivity

InterfaceStandardNotes
LAN1,000 BaseTFast reliable wired connectivity
PoE (built-in)IEEE 802.3af/atSingle cable power + data

Cybersecurity

FeatureStandard / Description
HTTPSTLS 1.3 256-bit encryption
IP Range RestrictionsAllow specific IPs to access the device
VAPT ReportsVulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing
CertificatesFCC, CE

Casing

RatingDescription
Ingress Protection: IP65Dust-tight and protected against water jets

I/O Ports

PortFunction
Door Relay × 1Integration with access/alarm systems
Door Switch × 1Manual door release
Wiegand Output × 13rd party controller integration
Door Sense × 1Alert if door open >30 seconds
RS-232 × 1Debug or external device
+12VDCPowers the IP Reader (12VDC, 27W switching supply)

LED Indicators

StateLED Behaviour
Standby / ReadyGreen solid
Authentication PassGreen blink
Authentication FailRed blink
Network OfflineAmber
Firmware UpgradeBlue
Power UpAll flash
Power Warning: IP Reader requires a 12V DC 2A switching power supply. Do NOT share power supply with door lock hardware. Install a diode (1N4004 for 12V/1A or 6A1 for 1–6A) to prevent back EMF damage.

Other Specifications

FeatureValue
Maximum Users1K – 500,000
Event Logs1 million (FIFO)
IP AddressStatic or DHCP
AlertEmail, SMS
Operating Temp-20°C to +60°C
Storage Temp-40°C to +65°C
Dimensions85 × 115 × 30 mm (L×W×H)
Weight140 g
LanguageEnglish, Arabic, Simplified/Traditional Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Dutch, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai, Vietnamese
Product Life CycleMinimum 10 years
Web ServerBuilt-in web and database server

Installation Tips

  1. Use Cat5e or Cat6 Ethernet cable.
  2. Use a SEPARATE 12V DC 2A power supply — do not share with door lock hardware.
  3. Install a 1N4004 or 6A1 diode on door controller wires to prevent EMF damage.
  4. Configure IP address: Static or DHCP via the built-in web interface.
  5. For car park: connect UHF reader via RS485 to the ACTAtek device; the IP Reader then handles multi-factor authentication.
  6. For turnstile integration: use NC, COM, NO terminals to control lock status based on valid credentials.