Kisi Reader Pro 1
The Kisi Reader Pro is Kisi’s first Pro generation access control reader for organizations of any size wishing to provide modern access control solutions to their members.
The user experience is simple yet effective: whenever a user presents an NFC card or a smartphone to the reader, information about the credential is transmitted to the Kisi Controller through the cloud or the local network. The Kisi Reader provides visual feedback through an LED strip, its colors differing depending on the result of the unlock attempt.
Decentralized, scalable network of controllers and readers
On your local network, Kisi operates as a decentralized system, distinct from traditional hardwired systems, and utilizes modern network protocols. Kisi allows for the connection of up to four doors per controller, but the number of readers per door is not limited by the doors' connection to a controller. This design enables Kisi to be scalable, ranging from configurations for a single door to systems for thousands of doors, with the flexibility to have varying numbers of readers per door.
Key features
- Credentials: Physical (NFC) and mobile (BLE, NFC)
- Users: Unlimited (depending on license)
- Cloud management: Cloud-based web app with cloud updates and edge cache
- Updates: Over-the-air (OTA) updates that complete within seconds
- Security: Secure boot, Secure OTA, secure memory and secure connectivity
- Ingress protection: KRP80 for outdoor use / KRP50 for indoor use
Credentials
- Android and iOS smartphones (BLE, NFC)
- High-frequency (HF/NFC)
Power consumption
- About six watts with 0.5 ampere at 12 volts of direct current
- 48 volts at PoE with about 0.125 ampere
Communication and connectivity
- Internet: Ethernet (PoE supported), Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)
- NFC read range: Up to 0.75 inches (1.9 cm)
- BLE Tap to Unlock range: Up to 9 inches (23 cm)
To connect the Kisi Reader Pro to the internet, please consider the following two hardware features: a receiver that receives network credentials, and a status indicator that visualizes a reader's connectivity status.
- BlinkUp receiver: receives wired and wireless network (Wi-Fi) credentials transmitted from mobile devices encoded through changes (increases and decreases) in the mobile device's screen brightness. For most Ethernet setups, BlinkUp will not be needed as readers can just be plugged in and connect automatically.
- BlinkUp status indicator: indicates the reader's connectivity status through a multi-color LED.
For more information on connecting Kisi devices to the internet, please refer to Get Started - Connect to the internet. For more information on BlinkUp, please refer to the BlinkUp article.
As an internet protocol based access control system, Kisi does not require controllers and readers to be directly wired to each other. However, controllers and readers must be on the same local network for optimum performance, including offline support. Should local network communications be unavailable, controllers and readers will communicate through the internet.
Feedback
This section outlines the various front LED feedback colors of the Kisi Reader Pro 1.0, grouped by events and scenarios.
When connecting the Kisi Reader Pro 1.0 to the internet, please refer to additional feedback states of other LEDs here.
Access attempt
| Scenario | Details | Reaction |
|---|---|---|
| Idle | Blue | |
| Phone is close enough | No access rights | Blinking > Red > Idle |
| Has access rights | Blinking > Green > Idle | |
| Kisi/3rd party HF card | No access rights | Blinking* > Red > Idle |
| Has access rights | Blinking* > Green > Idle |
Configuration
| Scenario | Reaction |
|---|---|
| Reader offline and can connect to its controller | See Idle |
| Reader offline and cannot connect to its controller | Red |
| Reader assigned to a resource | Bright Blue |
| Reader not assigned to a resource | Dim Blue |
Alarms
| Scenario | Reaction |
|---|---|
| Door held open alarm | Alternating Green And Yellow |
| Intrusion detection | Alternating Blue And Red |
Dimensions, color, material
- Height: 5.8 in (14.7 cm)
- Width: 2.95 in (7.4 cm)
- Depth: 1.65 in (4.1 cm)
- Color: graphite gray
- Material: highly durable plastic
Environmental specifications
- Operating temperature: 14°F to 122°F (-10°C to 50°C)
Controller compatibility
- Kisi Controller Pro 1
- Kisi Controller Pro 2
Mounting
- Screw-in wall
- Optional wall plate at 4 in x 8 in (10.16 cm x 20.32 cm)
Troubleshooting
For help diagnosing common issues, see Troubleshooting the Kisi Reader Pro 1.