The AWID MR-1824MC-G-MP is part of the Sentinel-Prox MR-1824 medium-range reader family used on access-control and gate-control systems where standard close-range card readers do not give enough reach. In practical gate work, MR-1824 readers are often used at parking entrances, community access lanes, commercial yards, secured drive lanes, and vehicle gates where a driver presents a compatible AWID card or tag from the vehicle window or from a pedestal position.
This row is for the metal-compensated gray AWID logo configuration. That distinction matters because the MR-1824 family includes standard readers, metal-compensated readers for selected metal mounting conditions, and HiLo two-reader arrangements for lanes that need two presentation heights. Read distance is affected by credential type, voltage, mounting material, nearby metal, cable routing, and local electrical conditions. The safest replacement approach is to match the exact AWID part number and confirm whether the original installation used standard, MC, HiLo, or HiLoMC hardware.
Use this reader with compatible AWID proximity credentials, supported access-control panels, and the correct MR-1824 mounting/power configuration. Common compatible applications include:
| Manufacturer | AWID |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Medium-range proximity reader |
| Part Number | MR-1824MC-G-MP |
| Reader Family | Sentinel-Prox MR-1824 |
| Configuration | metal-compensated gray AWID logo |
| Read Range | Approximately 18 to 24 inches with compatible credentials, depending on tag and site conditions |
| Voltage | 5 to 12 VDC reader operation; 12 VDC external regulated supply commonly used for best range |
| Mounting Style | Pedestal, wall, or surface mounting as site conditions allow |
| Output / Interface | Wiegand reader output; reader family also associated with RS-232 interface support |
| Application | Gate control, vehicle access, parking lanes, and access-control systems |
| Notes | Power supply, mounting surface, nearby metal, and credential type affect range |
| Metal Compensation | Metal-compensated version intended for selected metal mounting conditions |
MR-1824 readers are sensitive to power supply and mounting conditions. For best field results, confirm the reader has a suitable external regulated DC power source, keep cable routing clean, and do not mount the standard version directly against metal unless the correct metal-compensated model is specified.
Access-control reader wiring and controller programming should be performed by a qualified access-control or gate technician when the site wiring, reader format, power supply, or controller inputs are not already confirmed. Do not bypass gate safety devices or use the reader wiring as a substitute for required monitored entrapment protection.
It is used for medium-range AWID proximity reading in gate-control, parking, and access-control applications where a standard wall reader may not provide enough presentation distance.
The MR-1824 family is commonly specified around 18 to 24 inches, but actual range depends on the credential, power supply, mounting surface, nearby metal, and site conditions.
MR-1824 installations commonly use a properly matched external regulated DC power supply. Do not assume the access panel reader port can supply the required current without checking the manual and panel rating.
The metal-compensated version is intended for selected metal mounting conditions. A standard reader may lose range when installed too close to metal.
It may be used with panels that accept the supported reader output and credential format, but the site controller, facility code, bit format, and wiring must all match.