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HID 920LTNNEK00017 Model R40 Reader, Supports Indala Prox, Black, Wiegand Controller Communication
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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 920LTNNEK00017 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will the HID R40 reader 920LTNNEK00017 read my existing Indala prox cards?
Yes. The R40 model 920LTNNEK00017 is built to support Indala Prox credentials, so sites already carrying Indala cards and fobs can keep their existing credential population when the reader is swapped in.
2) What wiring does the HID R40 920LTNNEK00017 use to talk to the access control panel?
It communicates to the controller over Wiegand. That means it lands on any panel input configured for a standard Wiegand reader port, which is what most existing prox head-ends are already wired for.
3) What is an alternative Wiegand proximity reader if the HID R40 920LTNNEK00017 is not the right fit?
The SDC IPRW Series is a Wiegand proximity reader with 125KHz HID compatibility, so it reads on the same output protocol to the controller as the HID 920LTNNEK00017 R40, which also communicates over Wiegand. The HID R40 is specified to support Indala Prox credentials, while the SDC IPRW Series is described as 125KHz HID compatible, so confirm which credential technology is already issued in your building before choosing between them.
4) Does this HID reader work on its own, or do I need a controller and lock hardware too?
It is a credential reader only. It reads the card and passes the number to an access control panel over Wiegand; the panel makes the decision and drives the door hardware. Budget for the controller, power supply, and the electric strike or maglock separately.
5) For a commercial access control retrofit, how do the HID R40 and the SDC IPRW compare on the controller side?
Both are proximity credential readers that talk to the access control panel over Wiegand, so either can drop onto an existing Wiegand input without changing the panel. The HID 920LTNNEK00017 R40 is a commercial-rated reader finished in black and supports Indala Prox; the SDC IPRW Series is a 125KHz reader listed as HID compatible. The deciding factor is usually the credential stock already in circulation, not the panel interface.
6) What color is the HID 920LTNNEK00017 reader?
Black. If you are standardizing a building and the other openings already carry black readers, this one matches without a separate faceplate order.
7) Is this HID reader suitable for a commercial building, or is it a residential product?
It is a commercial access control reader, catalogued for commercial use and intended to sit on a managed access system with a Wiegand controller behind it, not a standalone residential door lock.
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Does the HID 920LTNNEK00017 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The HID 920LTNNEK00017 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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