Smart card readers are a critical component of physical access control. A smart card reader is secure, flexible, convenient and easy to use and enhances an organisation’s security infrastructure by granting access only to authorised individuals who possess specific credentials.
There are basically two types of smart card readers — contact card readers and contactless card readers. The technologies used in these types of systems are either an embedded antenna for contactless readers or a visible microchip for contact readers. While a Contact smart card reader requires physical access to the reader, Contactless smart card readers leverage Radio frequency Identification (RFID) that enables the card to be used without physically inserting into a card reader.
Bolster your security with Armatura‘s Smart Readers, offered by ScreenCheck. Armatura’s Smart Reader series provides a variety of access control solutions to meet the rapidly evolving security requirements of organisations.
While the EP10C is designed for outdoor use, the EP20ENC is an intelligent multi-tech enroller. The EP20 is equipped with a touch keypad and QR code scanner for added convenience. The EP30CF multi-tech fingerprint reader is yet another option for outdoor use, offering an array of features such as OSDP and RS485 connectivity, multi-tech credential support, and advanced fingerprint scanning technology. The VG10CKQ is an all-weather outdoor reader equipped with a touch keypad and QR code scanner for secure access control.
To learn more about Armatura’s Smart Readers, please get in touch with our experts at ScreenCheck, your trusted smart reader distributor in India.
FAQs
1. What are the key features and benefits of Armatura’s Smart Readers?
- Extensive Compatibility: Armatura’s Smart Readers are compatible with over 100 RFID credentials and ensures seamless integration with existing systems
- Enhanced Security: Provides sophisticated security measures to safeguard your premises
- Multi-credential Flexibility: Equipped with the capability to utilise various credential types for user convenience
- Built for the Outdoors: Certain models are weatherproof and ensure reliable operation even in challenging environments.
- Added Convenience: Touch keypad and QR scanner that enables user-friendly access
2. What are the various applications of Armatura’s Smart Reader series?
- Rigorously controls entry points in facilities, ensuring access only for authorised personnel
- Strengthens the first layer of defence for restricted areas, protecting property and assets.
- The preferred security solution for data centres, as it protects sensitive information and critical infrastructure.
3. Which are the industries that commonly use smart card readers for access control?
- Banking and Finance
- Transport systems
- Healthcare
- Identification and Verification in government organisations




