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Replacing an RFID reader
A dead, weather-beaten or easy-to-copy card reader at a gate or door — swapped out and tested with the cards people already carry.
What's going on
Card readers die in the rain, get vandalised, or use an old format any key shop can copy in minutes. Usually you just need a new reader — not a whole new access system — unless we find the controller is the real problem.
What we do
We find out what reader you have, how it is wired and which cards still work. The new reader goes up, gets wired in and connected back to your controller or barrier. If your current cards still work safely, everyone keeps them. If they can be copied, we tell you and plan a gradual switch — no surprise Monday morning queue.
Before we leave
Before we leave, we test the gate or door with staff, contractor and visitor cards, plus the guard override.
What's included
- Identify the reader, wiring and card type
- Remove the faulty or copyable reader
- Install and wire in the new one
- Test existing cards; switch cards only if needed
- Check the guard override and gate or door
Got the same problem?
Send us a few photos of what you have now. We will tell you if it is a quick fix, a swap or a new install.