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Host interface overview

Here's an overview of the host interfaces that BALTECH readers support. For certain host interfaces, we offer several protocol options. For more details, please see our overview of host interfaces & protocols.

On request, we can also implement customer-specific protocols. Please get in touch for an offer.

Host interface ACCESS200 ID-engine Z ID-engine XE
USB On readers with USB support, USB HID is used as the maintenance interface.
Not supported by
potted versions
RS-232/UART On request Optional
Magstripe emulation On request On request;
only available for
hardware variant with
CMOS (0/5 V)
RS-485
(OSDP)
Wiegand
Deploying a
Prox license
disables the
Wiegand interface.
Ethernet
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