Linear / Nice EP-436 EntryPro 36 Door Telephone Entry and Access Control System Details
The Linear / Nice EP-436 EntryPro is a networked telephone entry and access control system designed for gated communities, multi-tenant residential facilities, and controlled entry sites that need more than a basic single-door call box. It combines telephone entry, visitor communication, credential access, reader support, and door or gate control into one EntryPro platform.
This model is commonly used where property managers, installers, and access-control technicians need a scalable system for multiple doors, gates, readers, resident access, visitor calling, and event-based management. The EP-436 uses a 4.3 inch display and is tied to manufacturer part number 720-200436. Gate Openers Unlimited lists the store part number as LIN-720-200436.
What This System Does
The EP-436 provides a telephone entry and access-control interface for visitors, residents, and property staff. A visitor can use the EntryPro panel to call a resident or authorized contact, while credential users can be managed through supported reader and access-control options. Depending on the site design, the system may be used for gates, pedestrian doors, controlled amenity areas, clubhouse doors, pool gates, package areas, or similar access points.
- Provides networked telephone entry and access control for multi-door sites
- Supports 36 doors with 72 readers in the base networked configuration
- Can be expanded to 64 doors and 128 readers with the proper upgrade path
- Includes support for two-way voice calling
- Includes a MegaCode receiver for compatible transmitter use
- Supports select long-range readers and select third-party VoIP adapters
- Uses a stainless steel faceplate and backlit keypad for outdoor entry applications
Compatible With
The EP-436 is intended for select Linear / Nice EntryPro access-control installations where the system layout matches the EntryPro networked platform. It is commonly associated with:
- Gated community entry systems
- Multi-tenant residential access control
- Apartment and condominium entry points
- HOA and property management access-control upgrades
- Controlled pedestrian doors and vehicle gates
- Sites using compatible readers, credentials, relays, and expansion modules
- EntryPro systems that require 36 door networked access-control capacity
Final compatibility depends on the full system design, not just the EP-436 panel. Confirm the reader type, credential format, relay outputs, network configuration, telephone service, VoIP adapter, door hardware, gate operator inputs, and any required expansion modules before ordering.
Important Compatibility Warning
The EP-436 should not be treated as a direct replacement for every older Linear, Nice, Nortek, eMerge, AE, RE, or EN telephone entry product. EntryPro model generations, software features, panel hardware, reader support, network setup, licensing, and expansion capability can vary. If replacing an older telephone entry system, confirm the existing wiring, reader format, door count, credential database needs, and mounting requirements before ordering.
This system can involve low-voltage wiring, network setup, door hardware integration, telephone or VoIP service, access-control credentials, gate operator inputs, and safety-related entry behavior. Do not bypass gate safety devices, fire access equipment, emergency access equipment, door safety hardware, or operator safety circuits to make a new telephone entry system work.
EP-436 Compared With Similar EntryPro Models
| Model / Item | Typical Role | Important Difference |
| EP-436 / 720-200436 | 36 door networked telephone entry and access-control panel | 4.3 inch display, networked 36 door platform, expandable with proper upgrades |
| EP-402 | Smaller EntryPro system for lower door-count applications | Do not assume the same door count, license level, or expansion capability |
| EP-736 | Networked EntryPro panel with larger touchscreen style interface | Different screen size and panel configuration; verify project requirements |
| EP-EXN | EntryPro expansion node | Accessory expansion hardware, not a complete telephone entry panel |
Similar Parts That Are Not Automatically Interchangeable
- Older Linear telephone entry panels with different programming, wiring, or access-control architecture
- Nice / Linear eMerge-style systems with different controller hardware or software requirements
- Single-door telephone entry systems that do not support the same networked door count
- EntryPro expansion modules that are accessories rather than full entry panels
- Reader-only access control systems that do not provide telephone entry calling
- Third-party call boxes that use different relay, VoIP, credential, or directory management methods
Not Intended For
- Simple single-family gate installations where a basic keypad or single-door telephone entry unit is enough
- Replacing an existing panel without checking wiring, mounting, network, and credential requirements
- High-voltage gate operator repair or power wiring work
- Bypassing fire access, emergency access, photo eyes, gate edges, door safety hardware, or UL 325 gate safety requirements
- Sites where the final door count, reader count, or credential format has not been confirmed
- Installations that require unsupported VoIP, cellular, or network configurations
Features and Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Brand | Linear / Nice |
| Model | EP-436 EntryPro |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 720-200436 |
| Gate Openers Unlimited Part Number | LIN-720-200436 |
| Product Type | Networked telephone entry and access-control system |
| Display | 4.3 inch display |
| Door Capacity | 36 doors in the networked configuration |
| Reader Capacity | 72 readers in the networked configuration |
| Expansion Capacity | Expandable to 64 doors and 128 readers with proper license and system expansion |
| Included I/O | Includes 2 I/O ports, 2 doors, and 4 readers |
| Keypad | Stainless steel backlit keypad |
| Faceplate | Stainless steel faceplate |
| Voice Calling | Clear two-way voice calls |
| Receiver | Includes MegaCode receiver |
| Reader Support | Compatible with select long-range readers; optional internally mounted RFID reader available separately where supported |
| VoIP Support | Compatible with select third-party VoIP adapters; verify adapter and network requirements |
| Package Contents | EP-436 system, MegaCode receiver, power transformer, and mounting hardware unless supplier packaging changes |
Also Known As / Related Part Numbers
- EP-436
- 720-200436
- LIN-720-200436
- 720200436
- LN-720200436
- Linear EntryPro 36 Door Telephone Entry System
- Nice / Linear EntryPro EP-436
- EntryPro 36 Door Networked Access Control System
Related Parts and Service Checks
- Confirm whether the site needs the base EP-436 system only or additional EntryPro expansion nodes.
- Confirm whether a 36 door system is enough or if the site needs an upgrade path to 64 doors.
- Verify reader type, reader wiring, credential format, and facility code before ordering cards, fobs, or readers.
- Confirm whether the site uses telephone line, VoIP adapter, cellular interface, or another communication method.
- Check network requirements, IP addressing, router/firewall setup, and remote management policy with the site IT contact.
- Confirm gate operator input type and door hardware requirements before tying the system into locks, strikes, maglocks, or operator controls.
- Verify mounting location, pedestal or wall-mount requirements, weather exposure, sun angle, and user reach before installation.
Technician Note
For a system like the EP-436, the product model is only one part of the job. The site design should be checked before ordering: number of controlled openings, number of readers, door hardware type, gate operator inputs, directory size, credential format, communications method, network access, power location, and mounting method. A mismatch in any of those areas can turn a correct panel into the wrong solution for the job.
Before Ordering Checklist
- Confirm the correct model is EP-436 and the part number is 720-200436 or LIN-720-200436.
- Confirm that the site needs a 36 door networked EntryPro system rather than a smaller telephone entry panel.
- Confirm the current and future number of doors, gates, readers, and access points.
- Confirm whether license upgrades, expansion nodes, extra reader interfaces, or power accessories are required.
- Confirm reader type, credential format, and whether existing cards or fobs can be reused.
- Confirm telephone, VoIP, network, and internet requirements before scheduling installation.
- Confirm mounting method, enclosure clearance, conduit path, and weather exposure.
- Confirm that gate safety devices, emergency access, fire access, and door life-safety hardware remain properly installed and functional.
Installation and Service Notes
Installation should be performed by a qualified access-control, gate, or low-voltage technician familiar with telephone entry systems, networked access control, reader wiring, door hardware, and gate operator relay inputs. Power, network, telephone or VoIP service, reader wiring, and output relays should be planned before the panel is mounted.
Do not connect this system to high-voltage wiring unless the work is being handled by a properly qualified technician. Do not bypass gate safety circuits, door safety hardware, fire access, emergency access, photo eyes, sensing edges, or any required entrapment protection. If the system controls a gate operator, test the gate only from a safe location with a clear view of the gate movement.
Professional Advisory
The EP-436 is best treated as a system design product, not a simple swap part. For communities, apartment buildings, and commercial properties, confirm the full access-control layout before ordering. This includes resident management, credentials, event history, entry methods, visitor calling, network access, service access, emergency response requirements, and future expansion. South Florida customers may also want to confirm local pickup availability in Hialeah Gardens before scheduling a large access-control installation.
Product Questions & Answers
Is the Linear / Nice EP-436 the same as part number 720-200436?
Yes. EP-436 is the EntryPro model name, and 720-200436 is the manufacturer part number commonly associated with this 36 door networked telephone entry and access-control system. Gate Openers Unlimited may list it as LIN-720-200436.
How many doors and readers does the EP-436 support?
The EP-436 is commonly listed as supporting 36 doors with 72 readers in the networked configuration. It may be expanded to 64 doors and 128 readers when the proper license upgrades, expansion hardware, and system design are used.
Does the EP-436 include everything needed for a complete gated community access system?
No. The EP-436 includes the main system, MegaCode receiver, power transformer, and mounting hardware as commonly listed, but a complete site may also need readers, credentials, expansion nodes, door hardware, gate wiring, network equipment, VoIP equipment, pedestals, conduit, and professional setup.
Can the EP-436 replace an older Linear telephone entry system?
It may be a replacement option for select older systems, but it should not be assumed to be a drop-in replacement. Verify the existing wiring, mounting, reader format, resident database needs, relay outputs, phone service, network setup, and any required expansion or license changes before ordering.
Will the EP-436 work with VoIP service?
The EP-436 is commonly listed as compatible with many third-party VoIP adapters, but the exact adapter, network settings, call quality, and site internet reliability should be confirmed before installation. VoIP compatibility should be verified during the planning stage.
Can existing cards or fobs be reused with the EP-436?
Existing credentials may be reusable only if the reader type, credential format, facility code, and system programming are compatible. Do not assume existing cards or fobs will work without checking the current reader and credential specifications.
What is the difference between the EP-436 and an EP-EXN expansion node?
The EP-436 is the main EntryPro telephone entry and access-control system. The EP-EXN is an expansion node used to add capability within a compatible EntryPro system design. An expansion node is not the same as a full telephone entry panel.
Who should install the EP-436?
The EP-436 should be installed by a qualified access-control, gate, or low-voltage technician. The installation may involve network setup, telephone or VoIP configuration, reader wiring, relay outputs, door hardware, gate operator inputs, and safety-related access-control requirements.
