Thinline® II
125 kHz low profile proximity card reader
Base Part Numbers • 5395, 5398
• The size of most standard U.S. switch plates
• Available with Wiegand or Clock-and-Data interface
• Power requirements: 5-16 VDC
• Dimensions: 4.7 ̋ x 3.0 ̋ x 0.68 ̋ (11.9 cm x 7.6 cm x 1.7 cm)
• Read Range: up to 5.5 ̋ (14.0 cm)*
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Product Group:
- Electronic Access Controls
- Product Subgroup:
- Readers, Keypads and Credentials
- Product Type:
- Access Control Readers
- Subcategory:
- Credential Readers
- Commercial/Residential:
- Commercial
- Electronic:
- Yes
- Product Category:
- Electronic Access Controls
- Department:
- Door Hardware
HID 5395CB100 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will the HID ThinLine II 5395CB100 fit in a standard single-gang switch box location?
Yes. The ThinLine II is sized to match most standard U.S. switch plates, measuring 4.7 x 3.0 x 0.68 inches (11.9 cm x 7.6 cm x 1.7 cm). That low profile is why it gets used on door frames and mullions where a full-size reader won't sit flat.
2) Is the 5395CB100 a Wiegand reader or Clock-and-Data?
The 5395CB100 is the Wiegand output version. The ThinLine II platform is offered in both Wiegand and Clock-and-Data interfaces, so if your panel expects Clock-and-Data you need the other configuration, not this part number.
3) What card frequency does the HID ThinLine II read?
It's a 125 kHz low frequency proximity reader. It reads 125 kHz prox credentials, not 13.56 MHz smart cards, so an existing 125 kHz badge population carries over and a smart card program does not.
4) Will the SDC IPRW reader work with the same 125 kHz cards as the HID ThinLine II?
The SDC IPRW Series is built with 125 kHz HID compatibility, and the ThinLine II is a 125 kHz low frequency proximity card reader, so both operate on the same low frequency credential technology. If you are standardizing a facility already issued 125 kHz HID cards, either reader keeps those credentials in service. Confirm your specific card format with the panel, since format handling is separate from frequency.
5) I need a reader for a narrow aluminum door mullion instead of a switch plate box - is the HID 5395CB100 the right choice?
The 5395CB100 ThinLine II is 3.0 in. wide, sized to a standard U.S. switch plate, so it is wider than a typical narrow glass-front mullion face. For that opening, look at the SDC IPRW Series Wiegand proximity reader, which keeps the same Wiegand output and 125 kHz HID compatibility while giving you a different form factor to check against your mullion width. Verify the actual faceplate dimension against your stile before committing.
6) What is the difference between the HID 5395CB100 and the 5398 base part number?
Both belong to the same ThinLine II family - the base part numbers are 5395 and 5398 - and both are 125 kHz proximity readers. The interface is what separates the ordering choices: ThinLine II is available with either Wiegand or Clock-and-Data output, and the 5395CB100 is the Wiegand version in beige with an 18 in. pigtail. Match the output to what your access control panel expects before ordering.
7) What color is the HID 5395CB100 and how does that affect where I mount it?
Beige. If you're standardizing a facility where the other readers are gray or black, the ThinLine II uses the 5395 and 5398 base part numbers with other color and interface configurations, so match the base number and pick the color code you need.
8) Is the ThinLine II reader meant for commercial buildings or homes?
It's a commercial access control device, intended to wire back to an access control panel rather than to stand alone like a residential keypad lock. Facilities standardizing badge access across multiple doors are the usual application.
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