Description
The HID GLOBAL CORPORATION 40NKS-00-01BQN5 is a smart reader designed for access control and credential verification applications. Smart readers process card or credential data at the reader level, reducing the processing load on the central access control panel. This unit is sold individually and is intended for installation by qualified security or low-voltage electricians familiar with access control systems.
Smart readers are used in commercial and light industrial environments where controlled entry points require credential authentication. Typical installations include door entry systems, secure areas, and facilities with managed access requirements. This reader is sold as a single unit and suits new installations or direct replacement of a failed reader at an existing access point.
Key Features
- Smart reader architecture processes credential data locally at the reader
- Sold as a single unit (each)
- Suitable for commercial access control installations
- Designed for integration into standard access control wiring topologies
Compatibility
Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation smart reader for commercial access control systems. No specific compatible model numbers or system families were provided in the product data.
Installation Notes
Installation should be performed by a licensed low-voltage electrician or qualified access control technician familiar with applicable NEC low-voltage wiring requirements. Power down the access control panel and any associated door hardware before disconnecting or connecting reader wiring. Follow the panel manufacturer’s wiring diagram for data and power connections. Confirm polarity and communication protocol settings before restoring power.
Technical Specifications
- Unit of Measure: Each
- Quantity Per Unit: 1
Standard Information
- Brand: HID GLOBAL CORPORATION
- Manufacturer Part Number: 40NKS-00-01BQN5









