Specifications

SiPass readers
Robust, reliable and easy to use
Siemens provides a wide range of readers to satisfy the access control requirements of most environ-
ments. Our readers can work with virtually any access control system on the market, but they are
specifically tested and qualified for use with SiPass systems.
Designed for easy installation and use, the SiPass reader portfolio includes technologies ranging from
magnetic stripe to 125 kHz proximity, multi-purpose smart card technology, and Cotag technology.
Each technology type includes at least one model with an integrated keypad to enable card-plus-PIN
functionality, which is ideal for higher security applications.
Siemens’ Cotag technology is unique on the market in that it provides both proximity and hands-free
card reading in the same system. All Cotag readers can read both active (long-range) and passive
(proximity) Cotag cards and tags, and both types of cards can be mixed in the same system to pro-
vide ultimate convenience and cost-efficiency.
The majority of SiPass readers support Siemens’ advanced reader protocols – BC-Link or CerPass
(RS485). The advantages of using these protocols include the ability to connect two readers to
a single door controller, which simplifies the installation and reduces costs, and active monitoring
of reader status, which enhances security.
Whichever type of SiPass readers you choose, you can be confident that they will significantly
enhance security at your site(s).