SES TEC1A Premium Telephone Entry System Details
The SES T1A4L500PRM is a Select Engineered Systems TEC1A Premium telephone entry system with a 4-line LCD directory display and 500 phone capacity. It is designed for controlled entry applications where visitors call residents, tenants, employees, or authorized users from the entry panel, and access can be released through the system when properly connected to a compatible gate operator, door strike, magnetic lock, or access-control device.
This Premium configuration includes the expanded feature package commonly listed with a 2-door reader board, NIC, modem, clock/calendar, serial interface, and MUI multi-user interface. That separates it from the Basic and Deluxe versions. The Basic model does not include the same communication package, and the Deluxe model does not provide the same Premium reader/NIC feature set.
The T1A4L500PRM is a strong fit for access-control locations that need a 4-line TEC1A telephone entry panel with larger directory capacity and Premium communication and reader-control capability. It is commonly used for gated communities, apartment properties, condominium entries, commercial buildings, tenant entry points, parking areas, office entrances, and secured pedestrian or vehicle access points where telephone entry, card access, reader control, and communication flexibility are needed.
Compatible With
The SES T1A4L500PRM is commonly associated with the following TEC1A system configuration and applications:
- SES TEC1A Series telephone entry systems
- T1A4L 4-line LCD display TEC1A model family
- TEC1A Premium model configuration
- 500 phone capacity / 2000 card capacity TEC1A installations
- Gate entry systems requiring telephone entry and relay output control
- Door access systems using compatible dry-contact relay control
- Community, condominium, apartment, commercial entry, office entry, and parking access applications
- Sites requiring Premium features such as 2-door reader board, NIC, modem, clock/calendar, serial, and MUI when properly configured
- Installations requiring surface, semi-flush, or pedestal mounting when matched with the correct mounting hardware and accessories
Not Intended For
- Sites that require the 2-line TEC1A display version unless the correct T1A2L model is ordered.
- Sites that require 50, 125, 250, or 1000 phone capacity unless the correct TEC1A capacity model is ordered.
- Sites that only need the Basic feature package unless the correct BSK model is preferred.
- Sites that require the Deluxe package without the Premium reader/NIC configuration unless the correct DLX model is preferred.
- Sites requiring a cellular-equipped Premium model unless the correct PRMCL model is ordered.
- Direct replacement of older SES TEC1, TEC1C, TEC1CA, TEC2, CAT, or other SES systems without confirming wiring, mounting, programming, options, and required features.
- Applications requiring a monitored UL325 safety device. This is an access-control / telephone entry system, not a monitored gate safety sensor.
Important Ordering Warnings
- Confirm the exact SES part number before ordering. T1A4L500PRM identifies a TEC1A, 4-line LCD, 500-capacity, Premium model.
- Do not confuse this model with T1A4L500BSK, T1A4L500DLX, T1A4L500PRMCL, T1A2L500PRM, or other similar TEC1A part numbers.
- Verify whether the site needs Basic, Deluxe, Premium, or Premium Cellular features. Premium models include the expanded reader/NIC feature package, while Premium Cellular models are a separate configuration.
- Confirm reader wiring, door control wiring, relay use, network/NIC requirements, modem requirements, serial connection, MUI requirements, and programming method before installation.
- Confirm the required mounting method. Weather hoods, semi-flush rings, sleeves, pedestals, adapters, and mounting plates may be separate accessories depending on the installation.
Features & Specifications
| Manufacturer | Select Engineered Systems / SES |
| Product Type | Telephone Entry / Access Control System |
| Part Number | T1A4L500PRM |
| Series | TEC1A Series |
| Model Configuration | Premium, 4-Line LCD Display |
| Phone Capacity | 500 phone capacity |
| Card Capacity | 2000 card capacity |
| Display | 4-line LCD directory display |
| Included Premium Features | 2-door reader board, NIC, modem, clock/calendar, serial interface, and MUI multi-user interface |
| Reader Inputs | Premium configuration commonly listed with 2-reader 26-bit Wiegand inputs; verify reader type, wiring, and credential format before installation |
| Door / Reader Support | Premium configuration includes 2-door reader board; verify door control, reader wiring, and site requirements before installation |
| Network / Communication | NIC, modem, serial, and MUI features included in Premium configuration; site wiring and programming method must be verified |
| Standard Relays | Two Form C dry-contact door control relays, rated 24V @ 2A |
| Power | +12VDC or 16.5VAC 20VA transformer supplied |
| Programming | Programmable through keypad; network, modem, serial, and MUI features depend on proper site wiring and configuration |
| Code / PIN Features | Programmable code length from 1 to 4 digits; PIN code fixed at 4 digits |
| Event Log | 1500 event log buffer |
| Memory Type | Non-volatile memory |
| Time Features | Clock/calendar, 8 time schedules, 10 holidays |
| Housing | Stainless steel front door with aluminum back box; weather-resistant housing |
| Approximate Dimensions | 8-1/2" W x 12" H x 2" D |
| Approximate Shipping Weight | 12 lbs. |
| Operating Environment | 0F to +158F; 5% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing |
| Mounting | Surface, semi-flush, or pedestal mounting when used with the correct installation hardware |
| Important Notes | Access-control device only. Not a gate safety sensor. Verify model, Premium options, reader wiring, network requirements, mounting, and site requirements before ordering. |
Also Known As / Related Part Numbers
- SES T1A4L500PRM
- Select Engineered Systems T1A4L500PRM
- TEC1A 4 Line Display HF500 Premium
- TEC1A 4-Line LCD HF500 Premium
- TEC1A 4 Line Display HF500 PREM
- TEC1A 4 Line Display HF500 Premium Includes 2DR
- TEC1A 4 Line Display HF500 Premium Includes 2 Reader, NIC, Modem, Clock, Serial, MUI
- TEC1A 4 Line Display HF500 Premium Includes 2 Reader, NIC Ethernet, Modem, Clock, Serial, MUI
- T1A4L500 PRM
- T1A4L500PRM Premium
- HF500 Premium TEC1A 4-Line
- T1A4L500BSK - related 4-line 500-capacity Basic model, not the same configuration
- T1A4L500DLX - related 4-line 500-capacity Deluxe model, not the same configuration
- T1A4L500PRMCL - related 4-line 500-capacity Premium Cellular model, not the same configuration
- T1A2L500PRM - related 2-line 500-capacity Premium model, not the same display style
- T1A4L50PRM, T1A4L125PRM, T1A4L250PRM, T1A4L1000PRM - related TEC1A Premium 4-line capacity models
Common Related Options and Accessories
Depending on the site layout and required features, this TEC1A Premium system may be used with select SES accessories or options. Confirm accessory compatibility before ordering.
- LED lighted or unlighted stainless steel weather hood
- Semi-flush mount ring
- Back box stainless sleeve
- Pedestals, pedestal adapters, and mounting plates
- Compatible reader and credential options when matched to the sites reader technology and programming requirements
- SELCOM software options where supported by the selected configuration
- Pinhole color camera option where compatible with the selected panel configuration
- Cellular interface/router options where a landline replacement or cellular telephone entry setup is required and properly configured
- Multi-unit interface applications where multiple units must share a single phone line
Technician Note
Match this unit by the full SES model number and Premium feature package. T1A4L500PRM identifies the TEC1A series, 4-line LCD display, 500 phone capacity, 2000 card capacity, and Premium package with 2-door reader board, NIC, modem, clock/calendar, serial, and MUI. Similar TEC1A units may look alike from the front, but can differ by display type, capacity, reader board support, NIC/Ethernet capability, modem support, serial support, MUI support, cellular configuration, and included option boards.
Do not treat Basic, Deluxe, Premium, and Premium Cellular versions as interchangeable without checking the job requirements. A site that requires reader board control or NIC/network capability may need a Premium model. A site requiring built-in cellular configuration may need the PRMCL version instead of this PRM model.
Before Ordering, Confirm
- The existing or required part number is T1A4L500PRM.
- The site needs a TEC1A 4-line LCD display, not a 2-line display.
- The required capacity is 500 phone entries and 2000 card capacity.
- The Premium feature package is required, including 2-door reader board, NIC, modem, clock/calendar, serial, and MUI.
- The site does not require the Premium Cellular PRMCL configuration.
- The reader type, card/credential format, wiring, and door control requirements are compatible with the system configuration.
- The network/NIC setup, modem setup, telephone line, serial connection, and MUI requirements have been verified.
- The mounting style matches the installation location.
- The required weather hood, pedestal, mounting plate, sleeve, or semi-flush hardware is included or ordered separately if needed.
- The available power source matches the unit requirements.
- The relay outputs match the gate operator, door strike, magnetic lock, or access-control interface being controlled.
- The automatic gate system has proper monitored safety devices where required.
Professional Advisory
Telephone entry systems connect to access-control wiring, reader wiring, relay circuits, power, phone lines, network interfaces, communication ports, and sometimes software programming equipment. Improper wiring or incorrect configuration can damage the entry system, gate operator, lock hardware, reader equipment, or related access-control components. If the existing wiring, voltage, relay circuit, phone line, reader wiring, NIC/network setup, modem setup, serial wiring, MUI wiring, or programming requirements are uncertain, installation and replacement should be handled by a qualified gate or access-control technician.
This product is an access-control telephone entry system. It does not replace required monitored gate safety devices, photo eyes, edge sensors, entrapment protection, or other safety equipment required for an automatic gate system.
Product Questions & Answers
Is the SES T1A4L500PRM a 4-line or 2-line display model?
The T1A4L500PRM is a TEC1A 4-line LCD display model. If the installation requires the smaller 2-line display version, confirm the correct T1A2L model before ordering.
What makes this the Premium version?
The T1A4L500PRM is commonly listed with the Premium feature package, including 2-door reader board, NIC, modem, clock/calendar, serial interface, and MUI multi-user interface. It is not the same configuration as the Basic or Deluxe models.
What capacity does the T1A4L500PRM support?
This model is listed as a 500 phone capacity TEC1A system with 2000 card capacity. Confirm the sites directory size and reader requirements before ordering.
Is this the same as the T1A4L500PRMCL cellular model?
No. The T1A4L500PRM is the Premium model, while T1A4L500PRMCL is the related Premium Cellular model. Confirm the correct configuration if cellular service is required.
Can this unit control readers and an access-controlled door or gate?
The Premium configuration includes a 2-door reader board and two standard Form C dry-contact relays. Reader type, credential format, relay wiring, and connected access-control equipment must be verified before installation.
Is this a UL325 gate safety device?
No. This is a telephone entry and access-control system. It is not a monitored gate safety photo eye, edge sensor, or entrapment protection device.
