PR10 Proximity Mini-Mullion Reader
The legacy PR10 proximity reader is compatible with 125 kHz low frequency credentials and can be used for lower security applications. It features a compact, unobtrusive design for easy installation in tight spaces.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Physical dimensions (HxWxD): 4.26″ x 1.72″ x 0.81″
- Frequency: 125 kHz
- System interface: Wiegand
- Power: 5-16 VDC
- Operating temperatures: -31° to 151°F (-35° to 67° C)
- LED (red, green, or amber) visual indicator and audio feedback
- Material: PBT Polymer
FEATURES
Technology
- Reads 125 kHz proximity and 13.56 MHz smart credentials - MIFARE Classic® and MIFARE® DESFire® EV1, EV2 and EV3 as well as card serial number (CSN) of other manufacturer's smart credentials
- Wiegand and RS-485 output available for simple interface with most access control panels
- Compatible with NFC-open smart phones using Schlage mobile credentials
Simplicity
- There are 5 available models to fit any need (keypad, magnetic stripe)
- Compatible with Schlage and other industry manufacturers’ credentials
- Limited lifetime warranty
Installation
- Accommodates interior, exterior, metal and non-metal installation environments
- Quick-connect cable allows for easy installation
- Easy-to-install mounting bracket
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Product Specs
- Subcategory:
- Readers & Credentials
- Features:
- Reduced Model Lineup and One Size Fits All Reader Offering Limits Complexity
- Commercial/Residential:
- Commercial
- Electronic:
- Yes
- Product Type:
- Readers
- Mounting Location:
- Mullion Mounting
- Product Group:
- Electronic Access Controls
- Product Subgroup:
- Readers, Keypads and Credentials
- Product Voltage:
- 5 to 16 VDC
- Product Category:
- Electronic Access Control
- Department:
- Door Hardware
Schlage Electronics PR10 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will the Schlage PR10 mini-mullion reader fit on a narrow aluminum door mullion?
That is exactly what the PR10 is built for. It measures 4.26 x 1.72 x 0.81 inches, so the 1.72 inch face fits on the narrow vertical mullion of a storefront or aluminum glass door where a full-size wall reader will not sit flat. Mullion mounting is the intended location, and the housing is PBT polymer, so it holds up on interior or exterior openings and mounts on metal or non-metal substrates.
2) What credentials does the Schlage PR10 proximity reader read?
The PR10 reads 125 kHz low frequency proximity credentials only. If your site has moved to 13.56 MHz smart cards or mobile credentials, this reader will not read them and you want a smart-card reader instead. It is the right pick when you are extending or repairing an existing 125 kHz prox population and do not want to reissue cards.
3) Will the PR10 reader work with my existing access control panel?
The PR10 outputs Wiegand, which is the interface nearly every access control panel accepts on its reader ports. There is no proprietary panel requirement, so it drops onto an existing Wiegand reader run as long as the panel supplies reader power in range.
4) Is the Schlage PR10 reader suitable for a high security opening?
No. The PR10 is a legacy 125 kHz proximity reader and Schlage positions it for lower security applications, because 125 kHz prox credentials are not encrypted the way 13.56 MHz smart credentials are. Use it on interior offices, storage, amenity rooms, and similar doors; for a data room, cash office, or pharmacy, specify a smart credential reader instead.
5) What can I use instead of the Schlage PR10 if the card reader has to mount on a flat wall surface rather than a narrow mullion?
The Schlage PR10 is built for mullion mounting, with a compact 4.26 in x 1.72 in x 0.81 in body sized to sit on a narrow stile. When the reader is going on a flat wall surface instead, the Securitron R100 is a surface mounted card reader and is the one to look at for that opening. The two are aimed at different mounting conditions, so confirm which surface the reader lands on before ordering.
6) Is the Securitron R100 a drop-in replacement for a Schlage PR10 proximity reader?
No. The Securitron R100 is a wireless surface mounted card reader, while the PR10 is a wired reader that takes 5 to 16 VDC and sends credential data to the panel over a Wiegand interface. Swapping one for the other changes how the reader connects back to the access control system, not just the faceplate, so the existing cable run and panel input have to be part of the decision.
7) Can a proximity reader be mounted outside in freezing or high heat conditions?
The PR10 is rated from -31 to 151 degrees F (-35 to 67 C), which covers exterior gates, parking structures, and unconditioned loading areas in most North American climates. Its accommodation of interior, exterior, metal and non-metal environments is part of the same spec.
8) Which reader should I spec for a commercial access control opening where I already have wire pulled to the door frame?
The Schlage PR10 suits that case. It is a commercial reader powered at 5 to 16 VDC with a Wiegand output to the panel, and it reads 125 kHz proximity credentials. The Securitron R100, from the RH100 series, is a wireless reader, which is the direction to go when pulling cable to the frame is the obstacle rather than the plan.
9) Does the user get any feedback at the reader when a card is presented?
Yes on both counts: the PR10 has an LED indicator that shows red, green, or amber plus an audible tone. For a property manager that means a tenant can tell a valid read from a denied one at the door without calling the office, and for a technician it makes troubleshooting a wiring or panel issue faster.
10) What comes with the PR10 for mounting, and is it a commercial grade reader?
The PR10 ships as a commercial product with a mounting bracket and a quick-connect cable, so the mullion install is bracket, snap the cable, and terminate at the panel. Order the card credentials separately; the reader does not include them.
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