New Multi-Tech Contactless Access Readers Equipped with Choice of Credential Technologies
Press Release Summary:
- Enable customers to choose migration paths to deploy secure credentials
- Ethos readers are capable of reading legacy Proximity credentials, MIFARE DESFire® smart card credentials, LEAF enabled smart card credentials and mobile credentials
- WaveLynx Ethos readers are integrated with Tyco Software House C CURE 9000 security and event management system
Original Press Release:
Johnson Controls Adds Wavelynx Technologies’ Ethos Multi-Tech Readers to Access Control Portfolio
Milwaukee (October 14, 2019) – Johnson Controls is introducing the Ethos line of multi-tech contactless access readers from WaveLynx Technologies. Ethos readers are equipped with a choice of credential technologies, enabling customers to choose migration paths to deploy secure credentials.
WaveLynx Ethos multi-tech contactless access readers feature a modern aesthetic and state-of-the-art feature set. All Ethos readers are capable of reading legacy Proximity credentials, MIFARE DESFire® smart card credentials, LEAF enabled smart card credentials and mobile credentials. Ethos readers simultaneously work with old and new credentials. WaveLynx Ethos Readers are integrated with the Tyco Software House C•CURE 9000 security and event management system, providing 24x7 mission-critical security and safety protection for people, buildings, and assets.
All ET-Series readers, including the ET10 Mullion Mount, ET20 Wall mount and ET25 Keypad Reader feature OSDP communication with the patented auto-detect feature. This feature allows the reader to automatically switch from the Wiegand protocol to OSDP when the panel is upgraded to OSDP, with no need to re-wire or re-configure the reader for OSDP functionality. Secure smart cards or Mobile credentials can be introduced at any time.
Key Features
- OSDP auto-detect capable
- LEAF Si enabled off the shelf, LEAF Cc ready
- MIFARE DESFire® EV2/EV1 compatible
- Mobile credential ready
- Tristate LED Light Bar (red, green, amber) and buzzer
- Easy install bracket (patent pending) and wiring system
- Accelerometer-based tamper detection
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