Scantronic KEY-EP: Grade 3 Proximity Reader for Internal or External Use

Full Description

Compact Grade 3 Proximity Reader for Indoor and Outdoor Access Control

The Scantronic KEY-EP is a discreet and durable Proximity Reader designed to provide secure, contactless access control for Eaton Scantronic intrusion systems. Certified to EN 50131 Grade 3 and Environmental Class 4, this reader is engineered for high-security applications and is robust enough for both internal and external use.

Compact and finished in black, the KEY-EP serves as a straightforward input device, allowing authorized users to set or unset the alarm system simply by presenting a proximity tag or fob. Its wired connection ensures reliable communication with the control panel, while its wide operating temperature range (-25°C to +60°C) guarantees performance in challenging weather conditions.

Key Features Of The Scantronic KEY-EP

• Grade 3 Security: Independently certified to EN 50131 Grade 3, making it suitable for high-risk commercial and industrial environments where robust security is mandatory.
• Indoor and Outdoor Use: Rated to Environmental Class 4, the device is weather-resistant and capable of operating in temperatures ranging from -25°C to +60°C, ideal for external entry points.
• Compact Design: Measuring just 53mm x 34mm x 18mm, this small footprint reader installs discreetly on door frames or walls.
• Proximity Access: Provides fast, keyless system operation (“Internal prox: Yes”), allowing users to arm/disarm the system without remembering PIN codes.
• Wired Connection: Hardwired directly to the system bus for secure and consistent data transmission (“Device connections: Wired”).
• Durable Construction: Made from robust plastic in a sleek black finish, designed to withstand daily use.

Technical Specifications

• Product Name: Eaton access control accessory – external prox reader
• Catalog Number: KEY-EP
• Security Grade: EN 50131 Grade 3
• Environmental Class: Class 4
• Connection Type: Wired
• Proximity Reader: Yes
• Operating Temperature: -25°C to +60°C
• Supply Voltage: 10 V to 13.8 V
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 53 mm x 34 mm x 18 mm
• Weight: 0.1 kg
• Colour: Black
• Material: Plastic
• Certifications: CE marking

Benefits

• Versatile Installation: Can be mounted indoors or outdoors, offering flexibility for securing main entrances, gates, or internal high-security areas.
• High-Level Compliance: Ensures the system meets insurance or regulatory requirements for Grade 3 installations.
• User Convenience: Simplifies daily operations by replacing codes with quick, contactless tag reading.
• Unobtrusive Aesthetics: The small, black design blends easily with most architectural styles and door frames.

Ideal Applications

• External Entry Points: Main doors, perimeter gates, and loading bays exposed to the elements.
• High-Security Commercial Sites: Banks, data centers, and secure facilities requiring Grade 3 compliance.
• Staff Entrances: Convenient access control for employees in offices and warehouses.
• Secondary Control Points: Installing a reader at a back door or garage entrance where a full keypad may be too bulky.