Security Brands SecurePass TR1 Mid-Range Wiegand Vehicle Tag Reader
The Security Brands SecurePass TR1 is a mid-range UHF vehicle tag reader for gate, parking, and perimeter access-control applications. It is designed to read compatible UHF vehicle tags from an approaching vehicle and send a 26-bit Wiegand signal to a compatible access-control system.
This reader is commonly associated with Security Brands part references 40-TR1 and 40-200. Current Security Brands product material shows the model as 40-TR1, while some distributor and store listings use 40-200 for the SecurePass TR1 vehicle tag reader. Because of that part-number difference, the physical label, supplier record, and purchase order should be checked before publishing or ordering replacements.
The SecurePass TR1 is useful for properties that want vehicle access without requiring the driver to stop at a keypad, roll down a window, or present a handheld card at a short-range reader. When the vehicle tag, reader position, controller input, and programming are set up correctly, the system can grant access as the tagged vehicle approaches the gate or controlled entry point.
This is a Wiegand vehicle tag reader, not a stand-alone gate opener, not a complete access-control system, and not a vehicle detector. It must be connected to a compatible 26-bit Wiegand controller, select Security Brands Ascent system, Security Brands Edge system, or other compatible access controller. The controller decides whether the presented tag is valid and then sends the access command to the gate operator or door controller.
The TR1 reader uses UHF vehicle tags and is intended for mid-range vehicle identification. Current Security Brands information lists a read range of up to 20 feet. Real-world read distance can vary based on tag type, tag placement, vehicle angle, mounting height, reader aim, nearby metal, lane width, electrical noise, and controller setup.
The included mounting hardware gives the installer flexibility in the field. The reader can be mounted to a post or round pipe using the post-mount bracket with U-bolt, or it can be mounted to a flat surface using the surface-mount bracket. The bracket allows angle adjustment so the reader can be aimed into the correct vehicle approach zone instead of reading too early, too late, or across the wrong lane.
The SecurePass TR1 should not be confused with SecurePass CR proximity card readers, Edge E2/E3 card readers, Ascent K2 keypad readers, AWID long-range AVI readers, loop detectors, vehicle presence sensors, or gate safety devices. The TR1 is for reading compatible UHF vehicle tags. It does not confirm that the gate path is clear and must not be used as a safety device.
What This Vehicle Tag Reader Does
- Reads compatible UHF vehicle tags for controlled gate or access-system entry
- Outputs 26-bit Wiegand data to a compatible controller
- Works with select Security Brands Ascent models, Security Brands Edge systems, and other 26-bit Wiegand controllers
- Provides mid-range vehicle tag reading up to 20 feet under suitable conditions
- Uses LED and audible-tone feedback for read confirmation
- Includes a universal positioning bracket for aiming the reader
- Can be mounted to a post or round pipe with the included post-mount bracket and U-bolt
- Can be mounted to a flat surface with the included surface-mount bracket
- Uses weather-resistant polycarbonate construction for outdoor access-control locations
- Supports vehicle access where drivers should not need to stop at a keypad or card reader
Common Use Cases
- Gated residential vehicle access using compatible UHF vehicle tags
- Commercial parking lot entry control
- Employee parking gate access
- Business yard or service yard vehicle access
- Private road or community gate access
- Apartment, HOA, and facility vehicle entry where a compatible controller is already in place
- Gate entrances where a keypad is not convenient for daily vehicle users
- Access-control layouts where vehicles are identified by windshield or license-plate style UHF tags
- Mid-range vehicle credential reading for select Security Brands Ascent or Edge systems
- Replacing a compatible SecurePass TR reader when the controller and tag system match
Compatible With
The Security Brands SecurePass TR1 can be used with compatible access controllers that accept 26-bit Wiegand input. Final compatibility depends on the controller model, Wiegand format, credential programming, vehicle tag type, wiring distance, power source, gate operator input, and lane layout.
- Select Security Brands Ascent cellular access-control and telephone-entry systems with supported Wiegand input
- Security Brands Edge access-control products with compatible Wiegand input
- Other 26-bit Wiegand controllers where the format, wiring, and credential programming match
- Compatible access-control panels used for vehicle gate entry
- Compatible parking access controllers with 26-bit Wiegand input
- Compatible gate operator access-control inputs when used through the proper controller or relay layout
- Security Brands SecurePass vehicle tag applications
- Security Brands 40-TW SecurePass W Tag windshield tag where supported by the reader and system programming
- Security Brands 40-TL SecurePass L Tag license plate tag where available and supported by the reader and system programming
- Vehicle entry lanes where a mid-range read distance up to 20 feet is appropriate
- Post-mount installations using the included post-mount bracket and U-bolt
- Surface-mount installations using the included surface-mount bracket
Important: The SecurePass TR1 does not replace the access controller or the gate operator. It reads a compatible vehicle tag and sends Wiegand data to the controller. The controller, relay output, gate operator, safety devices, emergency access equipment, and access rules must be installed and programmed correctly for the site.
Not Intended For
- Vehicle detection or free-exit applications where a loop detector or vehicle sensor is required
- Gate safety, obstruction detection, or entrapment protection
- Reading standard short-range proximity cards or fobs at vehicle distance
- Applications requiring 125 kHz card/fob reading instead of UHF vehicle tags
- Controllers that do not support 26-bit Wiegand input
- Sites needing OSDP-only, proprietary, or non-Wiegand reader communication unless separately verified
- Long-range AVI applications that require a different long-range reader system
- Applications where the tag must be read through heavy tint, metalized windshield film, metal obstructions, or poor tag placement without field testing
- Replacing a gate opener receiver, loop detector, photo eye, safety edge, control board, or monitored safety device
- Installations where emergency access, fire access, manual release, or required safety equipment is missing
Important Ordering Warnings
- Confirm whether your supplier record uses 40-TR1, 40-200, or both for the SecurePass TR1 vehicle tag reader.
- Confirm the physical product label and packaging before replacing an existing unit.
- Confirm the connected controller accepts 26-bit Wiegand input.
- Confirm the vehicle tags are compatible UHF tags for the SecurePass TR reader.
- Confirm whether windshield tags, license plate tags, or another UHF tag format will be used.
- Confirm the desired read range and vehicle approach angle before choosing the mounting position.
- Confirm the reader will not accidentally read vehicles in another lane, exit lane, or nearby driveway.
- Confirm post-mount or surface-mount installation before running conduit and wire.
- Confirm the wiring distance, cable type, power source, and controller wiring requirements before installation.
- Confirm whether the installation needs Wiegand controller mode or a simple relay trigger layout.
- Confirm that this reader is not being selected as a loop detector, vehicle presence sensor, or safety device.
- Confirm gate safety devices, emergency access, fire access, manual release, and monitored entrapment protection are handled separately by the gate system.
Features & Specifications
| Feature / Specification | Details |
| Manufacturer | Security Brands / American Access Systems |
| Product Family | SecurePass TR |
| Product Type | Mid-range UHF vehicle tag reader |
| Current Manufacturer Model Reference | 40-TR1 |
| Common Distributor / Store Reference | 40-200 |
| Common Name | SecurePass TR1 |
| Reader Technology | UHF vehicle tag reading |
| Output Protocol | 26-bit Wiegand |
| Read Range | Up to 20 ft under suitable conditions |
| Credential Type | Compatible UHF vehicle tags |
| Compatible Tag References | Security Brands 40-TW windshield tag and 40-TL license plate tag where available and properly programmed |
| Feedback | LED and audible-tone feedback |
| Construction | Weather-resistant polycarbonate construction |
| Mounting Hardware | Post-mount bracket with U-bolt and surface-mount bracket included |
| Mounting Adjustment | Mounting holes allow reader positioning in 10-degree increments from 0 to 60 degrees |
| Power | Power supply included; installation guide shows +12V and ground reference for Wiegand controller wiring |
| Wire Harness Reference | Yellow Data 0, gray Data 1, red Trigger +, black Trigger - / Ground depending on installation type |
| Controller Compatibility | Select Ascent models, Edge systems, and other 26-bit Wiegand controllers |
| Simple Relay Note | When used in a simple relay setup, the onboard relay triggers whenever a valid tag is read |
| Included Items | Reader, power supply, post-mount bracket with U-bolt, and surface-mount bracket |
| Warranty Reference | Two-year limited warranty commonly listed by the manufacturer |
| Important Service Note | Read performance depends on tag type, tag position, reader aiming, vehicle approach, lane layout, and controller programming. |
Also Known As / Related Part Numbers
- Security Brands SecurePass TR1
- AAS SecurePass TR1
- American Access Systems SecurePass TR1
- Security Brands SecurePass TR
- AAS SecurePass TR
- 40-TR1
- 40-200
- SB-40-200
- SEC-40-200
- SB-40-TR1
- SEC-40-TR1
- SecurePass TR Wiegand mid-range vehicle tag reader
- SecurePass TR1 mid-range vehicle tag reader
- SecurePass TR1 UHF vehicle tag reader
- SecurePass TR1 Wiegand vehicle tag reader
- SecurePass TR1 RFID vehicle tag reader
- SecurePass TR1 26-bit Wiegand vehicle reader
- Security Brands 40 Series Wiegand RFID credentials
- 40-TW SecurePass W Tag, related windshield vehicle tag
- 40-TL SecurePass L Tag, related license plate vehicle tag where available
- 40-C SecurePass Card, related clamshell card for SecurePass card readers, not the vehicle tag reader
- 40-F SecurePass Fob, related keyring fob for SecurePass card readers, not the vehicle tag reader
- 40-CR1 SecurePass CR metal Wiegand proximity card reader, related card reader
- 40-CR2 SecurePass CR plastic Wiegand proximity card reader, related card reader
- Edge access-control products, related compatible controller family where Wiegand input is supported
- Ascent access-control products, related compatible controller family where Wiegand input is supported
Related Security Brands Parts and Accessories
- Security Brands 40-TW SecurePass W Tag windshield tag
- Security Brands 40-TL SecurePass L Tag license plate tag where available
- Security Brands Edge access-control systems with compatible 26-bit Wiegand input
- Select Security Brands Ascent systems with compatible 26-bit Wiegand input
- Security Brands 40-CR1 SecurePass CR metal Wiegand proximity card reader
- Security Brands 40-CR2 SecurePass CR plastic Wiegand proximity card reader
- Compatible 26-bit Wiegand access controller
- Compatible access-control cable and low-voltage wiring
- Compatible post, mounting pipe, or wall/surface mounting hardware where required by the site
- Compatible gate operator relay input wiring through the access controller or approved simple relay layout
- Compatible fire department access, Knox-style access, emergency release, or manual entry equipment where required by local code
- Compatible gate safety devices, loop detectors, photo eyes, safety edges, and warning devices required by the gate operator installation
Related item note: Vehicle tags, access controller, gate operator, post or mounting pipe, conduit, access-control cable, low-voltage wiring, safety devices, loop detectors, fire access equipment, and installation labor are separate unless the product listing specifically states that they are included.
Technician Note
The SecurePass TR1 is a reader for authorized UHF vehicle tags. It should not be treated like a loop detector or vehicle presence sensor. A loop detector senses a vehicle in a detection zone. A tag reader identifies a tag. Those are different jobs, and most gate systems still need proper safety loops, photo eyes, safety edges, and monitored entrapment protection where required.
Reader placement is the most important field issue. Aim the reader at the intended vehicle approach path and avoid aiming across another lane, exit lane, sidewalk, or nearby driveway. If the reader is aimed too wide or too far into the wrong area, it may read a valid tag before the vehicle is in the desired access position.
Tag placement also matters. Windshield tags and license plate tags can read differently depending on glass type, windshield tint, metalized film, vehicle shape, mounting height, tag orientation, and approach angle. Test the tag style on the actual vehicle type before finalizing the mounting position.
Use the current model-specific information when selling this product. Security Brands currently shows the SecurePass TR as model 40-TR1, while many distributor records and store listings still use 40-200. Both references are commonly associated with this TR1 reader, but the part number should be verified before ordering replacement stock.
When wiring the reader, follow the access controller or gate operator documentation. Do not wire low-voltage reader outputs into high-voltage operator power. If a simple relay trigger layout is used, understand that a valid tag read can trigger the onboard relay, so the reader position, tag programming, and safety layout must be tested carefully.
Before Ordering, Confirm
- The required item is the Security Brands SecurePass TR1 vehicle tag reader.
- The supplier part number is 40-TR1, 40-200, or the matching internal SKU used for this product.
- The connected system supports 26-bit Wiegand input.
- The installation uses compatible UHF vehicle tags, not standard short-range proximity cards or fobs.
- The customer needs a mid-range vehicle tag reader, not a long-range AVI reader.
- The desired read range is appropriate for the gate lane and traffic speed.
- The vehicle approach allows the reader to be aimed at the intended tag location.
- The job requires post-mount or surface-mount hardware included with the reader.
- The controller, relay input, and gate operator wiring are compatible with the planned access-control layout.
- The reader is not being used as a safety device, free-exit detector, or vehicle presence sensor.
- The gate operator safety devices, emergency access, fire access, and manual release equipment are handled separately.
Professional Advisory
The Security Brands SecurePass TR1 should be installed by a qualified gate, access-control, or low-voltage technician when Wiegand wiring, controller programming, tag encoding, relay wiring, reader aiming, or gate operator input wiring is not clearly understood.
Do not use this reader to bypass gate safety devices, monitored photo eyes, safety edges, loop detectors, stop circuits, emergency access devices, or required entrapment protection. The SecurePass TR1 provides vehicle tag identification only. The gate operator must still be installed, wired, and tested as a safe automatic gate system.
After installation, test with the actual vehicle tags that will be used on the property. Confirm read distance, tag position, lane coverage, controller response, relay command, gate response, event logging where applicable, emergency access, and all gate safety-device operation before turning the system over to the customer.
Product Q&A
What is the Security Brands SecurePass TR1?
The SecurePass TR1 is a mid-range UHF vehicle tag reader that sends 26-bit Wiegand data to a compatible access controller when an authorized vehicle tag is read.
Is the correct part number 40-TR1 or 40-200?
Current Security Brands material shows the SecurePass TR as model 40-TR1, while some distributor and store listings use 40-200. Verify the supplier record and product label before ordering replacement stock.
What controllers can the SecurePass TR1 work with?
The SecurePass TR1 is intended for select Security Brands Ascent models, Security Brands Edge systems, and other compatible 26-bit Wiegand controllers where the wiring, credential format, and programming are matched correctly.
What kind of tags does the SecurePass TR1 read?
The SecurePass TR1 is designed for compatible UHF vehicle tags, such as windshield or license plate style tags where supported. Standard short-range proximity cards and fobs should not be assumed to work as vehicle tags.
How far can the SecurePass TR1 read?
Security Brands lists the SecurePass TR1 with a read range of up to 20 feet. Actual distance depends on tag type, tag placement, reader aiming, vehicle angle, mounting height, and site conditions.
Can the SecurePass TR1 be used as a loop detector?
No. The SecurePass TR1 is a vehicle tag reader, not a vehicle presence detector or gate safety device. Loop detectors, photo eyes, safety edges, and required entrapment protection must be handled separately.
What mounting hardware is included with the SecurePass TR1?
The current installation guide shows the reader, power supply, post-mount bracket with U-bolt, and surface-mount bracket. Confirm included parts with the current box contents before installation.
What should be checked before installing the SecurePass TR1?
Check the controller's 26-bit Wiegand support, tag compatibility, mounting height, reader angle, lane coverage, wiring path, power source, relay layout, emergency access, and the gate safety system before completing the installation.
