SES TEC1A Premium Cellular Telephone Entry System Details
The SES T1A4L500PRMCL is a Select Engineered Systems TEC1A Premium Cellular 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 PRMCL version is the Premium Cellular configuration, which makes it different from the standard T1A4L500PRM Premium model. The cellular configuration is commonly used when the site requires telephone entry through a cellular service path instead of relying only on a traditional landline. It should be matched carefully to the property's cellular coverage, service requirements, activation process, and communication expectations before ordering.
The Premium feature package includes the expanded access-control and communication hardware commonly listed with a 2-door reader board, NIC, modem, clock/calendar, serial interface, and MUI multi-user interface. That separates this unit 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 T1A4L500PRMCL is a strong fit for mid-size to larger access-control locations that need a 4-line TEC1A telephone entry panel, cellular telephone entry capability, Premium reader-control features, and flexible communication options. 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 a hardwired phone line may not be practical or preferred.
Compatible With
The SES T1A4L500PRMCL 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 Cellular model configuration
- 500 phone capacity / 2000 card capacity TEC1A installations
- Gated community, apartment, condominium, commercial entry, office entry, and parking access applications
- Gate entry systems requiring telephone entry and relay output control
- Door access systems using compatible dry-contact relay control
- Sites requiring cellular telephone entry functionality when properly activated and supported
- 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 that do not need cellular service unless the PRMCL cellular configuration is specifically desired.
- Sites requiring the non-cellular Premium model unless the correct PRM model is ordered.
- Direct replacement of older SES TEC1, TEC1C, TEC1CA, TEC2, CAT, or other SES systems without confirming wiring, mounting, programming, options, cellular setup, 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. T1A4L500PRMCL identifies a TEC1A, 4-line LCD, 500-capacity, Premium Cellular model.
- Do not confuse this model with T1A4L500PRM, T1A4L500BSK, T1A4L500DLX, T1A2L500PRMCL, or other similar TEC1A part numbers.
- Verify whether the site needs Premium Cellular, standard Premium, Deluxe, or Basic features. PRMCL models are not the same as standard PRM models.
- Confirm cellular signal strength, cellular service availability, activation requirements, SIM/service requirements, and monthly service expectations before installation.
- 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 | Cellular Telephone Entry / Access Control System |
| Part Number | T1A4L500PRMCL |
| Series | TEC1A Series |
| Model Configuration | Premium Cellular, 4-Line LCD Display |
| Phone Capacity | 500 phone capacity |
| Card Capacity | 2000 card capacity |
| Display | 4-line LCD directory display |
| Cellular Configuration | Premium Cellular PRMCL configuration; cellular activation, service, and signal requirements must be verified |
| 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 | Cellular configuration with NIC, modem, serial, and MUI features; site wiring, activation, 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; cellular, network, modem, serial, and MUI features depend on proper site wiring, service, 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.; cellular versions may vary depending on included cellular hardware and accessories |
| 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, cellular service, Premium options, reader wiring, network requirements, mounting, and site requirements before ordering. |
Also Known As / Related Part Numbers
- SES T1A4L500PRMCL
- Select Engineered Systems T1A4L500PRMCL
- TEC1A 4 Line Cellular 500 Premium
- TEC1A 4-Line Cellular HF500 Premium
- TEC1A 4 Line Display HF500 Premium Cellular
- TEC1A 4 LINE DISP HF500 PREM CELLULAR
- TEC1A 4 Line Cellular 500 Premium With 2 Reader, NIC, Modem, Clock, Serial, MUI
- TEC1A 4 Line Cellular 500 Premium With 2DR, NIC, MOD, CLK, SERIAL, MUI
- TEC1A 4 Line Cellular 500 Premium With 2 Reader, NIC Ethernet, Modem, Clock, Serial, MUI
- T1A4L500 PRMCL
- T1A4L500PRMCL Premium Cellular
- HF500 Premium Cellular TEC1A 4-Line
- T1A4L500PRM - related 4-line 500-capacity Premium non-cellular model, not the same configuration
- T1A4L500BSK - related 4-line 500-capacity Basic model, not the same configuration
- T1A4L500DLX - related 4-line 500-capacity Deluxe model, not the same configuration
- T1A2L500PRMCL - related 2-line 500-capacity Premium Cellular model, not the same display style
- T1A4L50PRMCL, T1A4L125PRMCL, T1A4L250PRMCL, T1A4L1000PRMCL - related TEC1A Premium Cellular 4-line capacity models
Common Related Options and Accessories
Depending on the site layout and required features, this TEC1A Premium Cellular system may be used with select SES accessories or options. Confirm accessory compatibility before ordering.
- Cellular activation or service plan requirements where applicable
- Cellular antenna or signal-related accessories when required by the installation
- 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 site's 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
- Multi-unit interface applications where multiple units must share a single phone line or communication setup
Technician Note
Match this unit by the full SES model number and Premium Cellular feature package. T1A4L500PRMCL identifies the TEC1A series, 4-line LCD display, 500 phone capacity, 2000 card capacity, Premium package, and cellular configuration. Similar TEC1A units may look alike from the front, but can differ by display type, capacity, cellular hardware, reader board support, NIC/Ethernet capability, modem support, serial support, MUI support, 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 cellular telephone entry should not be matched to the standard PRM model unless a separate, compatible cellular solution is being used. A site that does not require cellular may be better matched to the non-cellular Premium PRM model.
Before Ordering, Confirm
- The existing or required part number is T1A4L500PRMCL.
- 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 Cellular PRMCL configuration is required.
- The site does not require the non-cellular T1A4L500PRM configuration instead.
- The cellular signal strength, service availability, activation process, SIM/service requirements, and monthly service expectations have been verified.
- The Premium feature package is required, including 2-door reader board, NIC, modem, clock/calendar, serial, and MUI.
- 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 fallback if applicable, 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
Cellular telephone entry systems require access-control wiring, reader wiring, relay circuits, power, cellular service setup, communication configuration, and sometimes software programming equipment. Poor cellular signal, incorrect activation, improper wiring, or the wrong model configuration can cause unreliable calling, access-control problems, or equipment damage. If the existing wiring, voltage, relay circuit, reader wiring, cellular setup, 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 T1A4L500PRMCL a 4-line or 2-line display model?
The T1A4L500PRMCL 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 Cellular version?
The T1A4L500PRMCL is the Premium Cellular configuration. It includes the Premium feature package with 2-door reader board, NIC, modem, clock/calendar, serial interface, and MUI multi-user interface, and it is intended for cellular telephone entry applications when properly activated and configured.
What capacity does the T1A4L500PRMCL support?
This model is listed as a 500 phone capacity TEC1A system with 2000 card capacity. Confirm the site's directory size and reader requirements before ordering.
Is this the same as the T1A4L500PRM non-cellular model?
No. The T1A4L500PRMCL is the Premium Cellular model, while T1A4L500PRM is the related Premium non-cellular model. Confirm the correct configuration based on the site's telephone line or cellular service requirements.
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.
Does this replace a gate safety sensor?
No. This is a cellular telephone entry and access-control system. It is not a monitored gate safety photo eye, edge sensor, or entrapment protection device.
