AWID SP-6820-GR-MP, SP-6820, Gray, AWID Logo, Switchplate-Type Reader, 6-8 in. RoHS
The AWID SP-6820-GR-MP is a Sentinel-Prox switchplate-type proximity reader built for everyday access-control use where the reader needs to mount neatly to a single-gang electrical box or flat wall surface. In gate and building-access work, this style is often used at pedestrian gates, lobby doors, parking-office doors, controlled interior doors, and other points where users present an AWID proximity card or badge at close range. The reader reads compatible AWID proximity credentials and sends the credential data to the access controller for approval.
This model is useful when the site needs a reader with more reach than a very small mullion reader, but without the size of a medium-range or long-range pedestal reader. The gray housing carries the AWID logo and the electronics are potted to help protect the reader assembly from normal outdoor and high-use environments. Correct fitment depends on more than the physical shape: the controller interface, credential bit format, facility code, reader power, and wiring conductors all need to match the existing access-control system.
Compatible With
Use this reader only with access-control systems and credentials that support the same AWID proximity technology and reader output format. Common compatible applications include:
- AWID Sentinel-Prox / Prox-Linc proximity credential systems when the credential format is supported by the controller
- Access-control panels accepting standard Wiegand reader input
- Systems using AWID proximity cards, clamshell badges, graphics-quality badges, key tags, or compatible AWID-encoded credentials
- Pedestrian gate readers, door readers, lobby access readers, parking office doors, and controlled entry points
- Replacement applications for existing SP-6820 switchplate readers when the wiring and credential format match
- Not a direct replacement for AWID long-range, UHF, keypad-only, or unrelated HID/Linear/Multi-Code reader formats unless the access controller and credentials are changed accordingly
Features and Specifications
| Manufacturer | AWID |
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| Product Type | Switchplate proximity card reader |
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| Part Number | SP-6820-GR-MP |
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| Reader Family | Sentinel-Prox / Prox-Linc proximity |
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| Read Range | Approximately 6 to 8 inches with compatible cards, depending on credential and site conditions |
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| Mounting Style | Single-gang switchplate style or surface mounting |
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| Output / Interface | Wiegand reader output; RS-232 interface support noted for this reader family |
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| Indicators | LED and audible annunciator / beeper |
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| Housing / Finish | Gray housing with AWID logo |
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| Application | Access control, pedestrian gate entry, controlled doors, parking and security entrances |
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| Notes | Credential format, facility code, and controller programming must match the site system |
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Also Known As / Related Part Numbers
- SP-6820-GR-MP
- SP-6820
- SP6820GRMP
- SP6820
- AW-SP-6820-GR-MP
- AWID SP-6820 Gray
- Sentinel-Prox SP-6820
- Switchplate AWID proximity reader
Technician Note
When replacing an SP-6820, mark the existing conductors before removal and confirm the controller is expecting the same Wiegand data format. Reader power and data wiring problems can look like a bad reader, especially when LED or beeper behavior is intermittent.
Before Ordering
- Confirm the existing reader part number is SP-6820 or SP-6820-GR-MP.
- Confirm the access controller accepts the reader output used at the site.
- Confirm the credentials are AWID-compatible and encoded in the correct bit format and facility code.
- Check that the mounting box, wall surface, and conduit location match the switchplate-style housing.
- Verify the site does not need a keypad reader, medium-range reader, metal-compensated reader, or long-range reader instead.
Professional Advisory
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.
Important Ordering Warnings
- Do not mix AWID proximity credentials with unrelated credential technologies unless the controller and reader system are designed for both.
- Read range can be reduced by metal, electrical noise, credential type, or mounting conditions.
Product Questions and Answers
What type of credential works with the SP-6820-GR-MP?
It is intended for compatible AWID proximity credentials, with the final match depending on the bit format, facility code, and programming used by the access-control panel.
Can this replace a smaller AWID mullion reader?
Only if the controller format, credential technology, wiring, and mounting space are suitable. The SP-6820 is a switchplate-style reader, so it is physically different from mullion readers.
Does this reader include a keypad?
No. The SP-6820-GR-MP is a proximity reader only. For a combined keypad and proximity reader, compare the site requirements against the AWID KP-6840 family.
Is the 6 to 8 inch range guaranteed at every installation?
No. Read range depends on credential type, voltage, nearby metal, electrical noise, cable routing, and mounting conditions.
Can this be used outdoors?
The reader is commonly used for indoor and outdoor access-control applications, but installation should still protect wiring, conduit openings, and the mounting surface from water intrusion.
