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Kisi Reader Pro 2.1

The Reader Pro 2.1 is Kisi’s cutting-edge access control reader engineered for elevated quality and performance, tailored to meet the demands of customers and resellers alike. This iteration introduces substantial enhancements to the Kisi Reader Pro 2, amplifying its capabilities in the following key areas:

  • Apple ECP 2.0 certification, enabling the use of Apple Wallet for streamlined access
  • Fully encrypted and authenticated offline support for both cards and phones
  • Seamless integration with existing cabling without requiring alterations, achieved through the utilization of the Two-wire switch and adapter

Key features​

  • Apple ECP 2.0 certified: Use Apple Wallet on your iPhone to unlock doors
  • Supports the Two-wire switch and adapter: Migrate to the Kisi platform while keeping your existing wiring
  • Credentials: Physical (LF/RFID, HF/NFC) and mobile (BLE, NFC)
  • Users: Unlimited (depending on license)
  • Cloud management: Cloud-based web app with cloud updates and potential local cache
  • Updates: Over-the-air (OTA) updates that complete within seconds
  • Offline support: Fully encrypted and authenticated offline support for both cards and phones
  • Feedback: Audio-visual feedback for unlock and other events
  • Security: Secure boot, Secure OTA, secure memory and secure connectivity
  • Ingress protection: all-weather proof, waterproof

Versions by frequency support​

  • Kisi Reader Pro 2.1 (HF/LF): This version supports both low and high-frequency cards, making it ideal for environments with mixed legacy and modern card technologies. Recommended for organizations transitioning from low to high-frequency cards, allowing seamless integration with existing systems.
  • Kisi Reader Pro 2.1 (HF): This version supports only high-frequency cards, suitable for modern applications requiring high security and faster data transmission. Ideal for new installations where only high-frequency cards are used, ensuring optimal performance and security.

Credentials​

All Kisi Reader Pro 2.1 devices support mobile credentials. For physical credentials, support varies by the version specified above.

  • MotionSense-enabled
  • Android and iOS smartphones (BLE, NFC)
  • Apple Passes
  • High-frequency (HF/NFC) encrypted Kisi cards, fobs and tags
  • Low-frequency (LF/RFID) cards, fobs and tags:
    • HID H10301 (26-bit card)
    • HID H10302 (37-bit card)
    • HID H10304 (37-bit card)
    • HID D10202 (33-bit card)
    • EM4100/TK4100 (26, 32, and 34-bit card)

For any card formats not listed above, please contact Kisi Support.

Power connectivity​

  • PoE

Power consumption​

  • PoE Class 2 powered device with 6.49 watts maximum power consumption
  • Maximum 0.5 amperes at 12 volts of direct current
  • Maximum 0.25 amperes at 24 volts of direct current
  • Idle power consumption less than 3 watts

Frequency​

  • Kisi Reader Pro 2.1 (HF/LF): 13.56 MHz / 125 kHz
  • Kisi Reader Pro 2.1 (HF): 13.56 MHz

Communication and connectivity​

  • Internet: Ethernet (PoE supported)
  • LF/RFID, HF/NFC card read range: Up to 1.5 in (4 cm)
  • NFC/BLE Tap to Unlock range: Up to 1.9 in (5 cm)

To connect the Kisi Reader Pro 2.1 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 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.
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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.

Network address specifications​

Kisi devices must have internet connectivity and initiate outbound connections only, meaning that no ports have to be open from the outside. Kisi devices will resolve DNS names for the following domains: **\*.electricimp.com**.

Network ports​

For Kisi devices to initiate outbound connections, it is necessary for specific TCP and UDP ports to be allowed through your firewall. Below is a list of specific ports that need to be allowed.

PortTCPUDPUsage
31314✓Initial device-server connection
993✓Fallback device-server connection
443✓Fetch device firmware
80✓Fallback fetch device firmware
53✓Allow DNS lookups

A Kisi device will first attempt to connect via TCP port 31314. If this fails, it will attempt to use TCP port 993, which is typically open by default for email traffic. Ports 443 and 80 are used to request and transfer firmware updates. This port is typically open by default for HTTP/HTTPS.

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By default, Kisi devices will use whichever DNS server is referenced by the local network’s DHCP server. If that DNS server is external, the firewall must allow access to it through port 53. Ethernet-compatible Kisi devices only make outbound connections, so firewall configuration is only required if the firewall stops outbound connections.

Offline support​

For offline support, Kisi devices will send messages over the local network using the User Datagram Protocol (UDP) port 62435.

Feedback​

See the various LED feedback colors of the Kisi Reader Pro 2.1, each signifying different events.

  • Unlock status indicator on the front of the reader
    • White: the reader is on/offline and ready to process an unlock
    • Green: access granted
    • Red: access denied
  • Connectivity status indicator
    • Amber: the reader is ready to be connected to a network
    • Green: the reader is connected to a network
    • Red: connection failed
  • Bluetooth connection
    • Solid blue: Bluetooth is failing
  • Door assignment status
    • Bright white: the reader is assigned to a door
    • Dim white: the reader is not assigned to any door
  • Door held open alarm (if enabled)
    • Alternating white and yellow
  • Intrusion detection
    • Blue and red: intrusion detection has been triggered
  • Offline mode
    • Blinking red: the credential presented while the device is offline is not in the cache
    • Green: access granted

Dimensions, color, material​

  • Height: 4.84 in (12.3 cm)
  • Width: 1.97 in (5.0 cm)
  • Depth: 0.61 in (1.5 cm)
  • Color: black

Optional backplate:

  • Height: 5.83 in (14.8 cm)
  • Width: 2.95 in (7.5 cm)
  • Depth: 0.12 in (3 mm)
  • Color: black

Environmental specifications​

  • Operating temperature: –4°F to 122°F (-20°C to 50°C)
  • Storage temperature: –4°F to 185°F (-20°C to 85°C)
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The reader may exhibit reduced performance with HID and EM cards in temperatures below 32°F (0°C). If so, please reach out to Kisi Support.

Controller compatibility​

  • Kisi Controller Pro 1
  • Kisi Controller Pro 2

Compliance​

  • Apple ECP 2.0

Mounting​

  • Ships with an aluminum mounting frame
  • Can be mounted both on LV1 Mounting Bracket and on metallic profile

Tamper protection​

The Kisi Reader Pro 2.1 is equipped with a magnetic sensor that detects if the reader is removed from the wall. Removal should not occur during normal operations, as it indicates tampering. Whenever tampered with, the reader will send a tamper event to the Kisi Cloud. Additionally, if the door assigned to the reader is part of an intrusion detection zone, the zone will turn on its alarm.

Last updated on by KatalinH16