H3-EM Swinghandle Reader meets HIPAA, HITECH and PCI DSS requirements.

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Integrated with multi-class RFID, H3-EM Swinghandle Reader reads HID 125 kHz RFID credentials and 13.56 MHz iCLASS® smart card based credentials. Featuring integrated LED indicators for visual status of equipment access, unit offers single-hole panel preparation that is compatible with industry standard enclosures for OEM integration. With access control system connection, reader enables user to easily track and record access to electronic locks.


Original Press Release:

New Electronic Locking Swinghandle from Southco Supports Both Prox Card and Smart Card Credentials.

Southco, Inc., a global leader in engineered access hardware solutions, has recently expanded its H3-EM Electronic Locking Swinghandle Series with the launch of the H3-EM with Integrated Multi-class RFID Reader, which includes the same intelligent electronic locking and monitoring features as the standard H3-EM, but also reads HID 125 kHz RFID credentials and 13.56 MHz iCLASS® smart card based credentials.

The H3-EM with Integrated Multi-class RFID Reader features provides an integrated HID SE® smart card reader and supports multiple readers, providing a higher level of security and facilitating the transition to new security technologies used to manage access to keyless entry points at the equipment level.

The H3-EM with Integrated Multi-class RFID Reader features integrated LED indicators for visual status of equipment access as well as simple, single-hole panel preparation that is compatible with industry standard enclosures for OEM integration or field retrofits. When connected to an access control system, the H3-EM with Integrated Multi-class RFID Reader enables the user to easily track and record access to the electronic locks, providing an audit trail to demonstrate compliance with regulatory requirements, such as HIPAA, HITECH, PCI DSS and Sarbanes-Oxley.

General Manager Steve Spatig adds, “The H3-EM with Integrated Multi-class RFID Reader allows the user to leverage the existing building security system for rack level access control within the data center through the installation of one, industry standardized solution that reads multiple RFID formats.”

For more information about the functionality of the H3-EM Electronic Locking Swinghandle with Integrated Multi-class RFID Reader, please visit www.southco.com, e-mail the 24/7 customer service department at southco.com/contact/en, call 610-459-4000 or fax your inquiry to 610-459-4012.

Southco is the leading and trusted global source for engineered access hardware solutions, including a variety of latches, locks, captive fasteners, quick access fasteners, hinges, handles, inserts, electronic access solutions, and other accessories for applications in the networking, telecommunications, computer, automotive, aerospace, mass transit, off-highway/construction, RV/caravan, industrial machinery, marine and HVAC industries.

Southco is passionately focused on delivering customized engineering solutions and global support for its customers. The company aspires to be a virtual engineering center for its customers’ engineered access solutions and is committed to providing outstanding quality and overall satisfaction. Southco’s promise to its customers is to connect, create and innovate to provide the best solution for every access engineering problem. www.southco.com

Southco, Inc.

P.O. Box 0116  210 N. Brinton Lake Road  Concordville, PA 19331-0116  USA

Phone: +1 610 459 4000 Fax: +1 610 459 4012

southco.com/contact/en

Southco Contact

Rachel Pilgren

610-459-4000

Rpilgren@southco.com

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