Kantech's ioSmart Smart Card Readers give customers an easy and powerful way to move from proximity cards to advanced smart card technology, whether they are using the popular Kantech ioProx solution or another proximity system. Multi-technology readers provide the option to read both prox and smart cards allowing the customers to migrate at their pace. ioSmart readers provide end-to-end AES 128-bit encryption between the ioSmart card and ioSmart reader when connected to KT-400 and KT-1 controller over RS-485 and aforementioned controllers to EntraPass software over IP. Unlike other solutions on the market that use restrictive, proprietary technology, ioSmart’s open technology offers versatility. Based on MIFARE Plus smart technology for readers, and MIFARE Plus EV1 for credentials, ioSmart supports many different car formats, including HID Prox. The reader can also be used with any access controller using Wiegand protocol. To save installation time and money, ioSmart Smart Card Readers can be wired directly to standard door contacts and T.Rex devices rather than running the wires all the way to a controller.