THE READER

News for the Access Control Professional

JUNE 2019

Farpointe Data CONEKT® Mobile Reader Tested

By Brian Rhodes
Research Engineer, IPVM

As published June 13, 2019 on IPVM

California based Farpointe Data has been a significant OEM supplier of conventional access readers for years to companies including DMP, RS2, DSX, Keri, and Sielox, and recently announced mobile credentials and readers.

So how well does the product perform? We purchased a Farpointe mobile reader and tested multiple functions.

Delta6.4 Contactless Smartcard Reader and Keypad provides added security with 2-factor authentication.

Spotlight: Delta6.4 Contactless Smartcard Reader and Keypad

Delta6.4 is a member of Farpointe's Delta® line of 13.56-MHz contactless smartcard readers and credentials. Based upon NXP Semiconductor’s MIFARE® technology, the Delta6.4 is an ideal choice for security-sensitive applications such as hospitals, universities, port facilities and more!

With 2-factor authentication, Delta6.4 also helps you defend against card cloning.

Supports card and/or PIN
Wall switch design installs indoors or out
Blue backlit solid-state keypad
Optimized for DESFire EV1 and EV2 credentials
Farpointe's lifetime warranty

Spotted On The Street

Featuring best-in-class read range and speed, the P-300 Pyramid Series Proximity® Reader is a versatile workhorse. With its compact size, weather- and tamper-resistant epoxy potting, and installer-friendly design, the P-300 is ideal for almost any application.

The readers above were found standing guard at a 200,000 square foot shared working space in the heart of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Home to a live-event industry production studio, restaurant, co-working space, fitness centers, and more, the facility utilizes P-300 readers on exterior and interior doors.

The P-300 features: