The Transmitter Solutions PRSP-H is a Pulse High Security single gang card reader for compatible access control systems. Current Transmitter Solutions documentation identifies MIFARE DESFire, HID and EM credential support and provides an option of 26-bit Wiegand or OSDP output.
The supplied catalog title identifies 13.56 MHz high-security and 125 kHz proximity technologies. Match the actual credential technology, card format, facility code and access controller before ordering. A reader may recognize a credential technology while the access controller still rejects the credential because the format or system programming does not match.
Transmitter Solutions documents the PRSP-H with the following credential technology references:
The PRSP-H is listed in the Transmitter Solutions Pulse High Security product family. The current manufacturer product page specifically lists MIFARE DESFire, HID and EM among the reader features.
Do not assume every HID, EM or DESFire credential will automatically work with every access control controller. Credential encoding, bit format, facility code and controller configuration must also be compatible.
The official PRSP-H documentation specifies an option of 26-bit Wiegand or OSDP output. The manufacturer wiring guide identifies Data0 and Data1 conductors for Wiegand and RS485A and RS485B conductors for the RS485 interface used with the documented OSDP application.
Wiegand and OSDP are different access control communication methods. The reader and access controller must be configured and wired for the same supported interface.
Do not connect RS485 conductors as Wiegand Data0 and Data1 or assume an existing Wiegand reader installation is automatically ready for OSDP. Verify the access controller interface and system configuration before installation.
The PRSP-H is specifically identified in the manufacturer cut sheet and manual as a single gang card reader. Its documented dimensions are 4-1/2 inches long x 3-1/4 inches wide x 3/4 inch deep.
The manufacturer documents a metal back plate and non-drop bottom retaining screw. The mounting instructions direct the installer to secure the metal plate with two or four screws depending on the gang box, clip the reader onto the upper edge of the plate, and secure the reader at the bottom.
Verify the existing gang box, cable opening, mounting surface and back plate before replacing another reader. Similar single gang readers may use different mounting plates or cable clearances.
The PRSP-H and PKSP-H share several documented access control and credential features, but they should not be treated as the same product.
Do not order by outside dimensions alone. Check whether the existing installation requires credential-only reading or an integrated keypad.
The current PRSP-H product page and official PDF title identify PRSP-H as a single gang card reader. The product image also shows a card presentation reader without the numeric keypad used on the PKSP-H.
However, the current official PRSP-H PDF includes a "Touch Sensor Keypad" feature bullet and a "Keypad bit burst" specification. The same manual also contains generic troubleshooting text for a number pad reader.
This keypad wording conflicts with the PRSP-H product title, reader image and the separately listed PKSP-H keypad model in the Pulse High Security family. The PRSP-H should be treated as the card reader model, and keypad functions should not be promised for PRSP-H without additional manufacturer confirmation.
Transmitter Solutions documents the PRSP-H for indoor and outdoor use and lists an IP65 certified rating.
The current manufacturer instructions include an outdoor installation caution stating that the protective film on the reader screen must be removed when installing the reader outdoors.
Proper reader mounting and cable routing are still required. An IP65 reader rating does not mean the gang box, cable penetration or wiring connections behind the reader are automatically protected from water intrusion.
Current Transmitter Solutions specifications list an operating voltage of 10V-15VDC and a maximum operating current of 160mA.
The manufacturer manual specifies a linear DC power supply and 22 AWG shielded cable. The documented maximum wiring distance is 492 feet using 22 AWG shielded cable, with single-point grounding of the cable shield.
The manufacturer wiring guide identifies the following conductors:
For damaged wiring, unidentified conductors, unclear controller inputs or RS485 communication faults, have a qualified access control or low-voltage technician verify the installation.
The manufacturer troubleshooting information specifically instructs the installer to verify that the access controller format setting matches the card format and recommends testing with an approved card of known format and facility code.
This is an important replacement check at HOAs, apartment buildings, commercial properties and other shared access systems. Do not replace multiple readers until an approved credential has been tested with the reader and controller configuration.
A credential labeled HID, EM or DESFire is not automatically compatible solely because PRSP-H supports that credential technology family.
The current Transmitter Solutions product page lists MIFARE DESFire, HID and EM in the PRSP-H feature list and proximity card reader specification.
The current official PDF feature list also says DESFire, HID and EM, while the specification table narrows the proximity card reader line to ISO14443A-DESFire.
Because the feature list and specification table are not written identically, verify the exact current reader configuration and credential population when retaining existing HID or EM credentials is a required part of the project.
The current Transmitter Solutions documentation states that mobile credentials are available using SynQ.
SynQ mobile credential operation should be verified against the current SynQ credential service, access controller and reader configuration before ordering equipment for a mobile access project.
Match the exact reader model, credential technology, controller format, Wiegand or OSDP interface and single gang mounting requirements before ordering.
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | Transmitter Solutions |
| Product Family | Pulse High Security |
| Part Number | PRSP-H |
| Product Type | Single gang multi-technology card reader |
| Documented Credential Technologies | MIFARE DESFire, HID and EM |
| Supplied Catalog Technology Reference | 13.56 MHz high-security and 125 kHz proximity |
| Card Reader Standard Reference | ISO14443A-DESFire |
| Output | Option of 26-bit Wiegand or OSDP |
| IP Rating | IP65 certified |
| Indoor or Outdoor Use | Indoor and outdoor |
| Read Range | 2-5 cm |
| Operating Voltage | 10V-15VDC |
| Operating Current | 160mA maximum |
| Documented Wiring Distance | 492 feet with 22 AWG shielded cable |
| Temperature Rating | -22 F to 158 F |
| Dimensions | 4-1/2 x 3-1/4 x 3/4 inches |
| Weight | 5-3/4 oz. |
| Mounting Style | Single gang with metal back plate |
| Housing Features | Non-scratch surface and non-drop bottom screw |
| Tamper | Tamper protection with active-low open-collector output, 100mA maximum |
| Doorbell Output | Open collector, +5VDC output at 5mA maximum |
| Keypad Function | Not confirmed for PRSP-H; official PDF contains conflicting generic keypad wording |
The biggest ordering mistake with this reader is assuming the credentials will automatically carry over because the replacement is multi-technology. The access controller still has to accept the credential format and facility code. Also check the model number carefully: PRSP-H is the single gang card reader, while PKSP-H is the keypad reader version.
Use the manufacturer-documented linear DC power source and 22 AWG shielded cable. The Transmitter Solutions manual specifies single-point grounding of the cable shield.
Identify the controller communication interface before connecting Data0, Data1 or RS485 conductors. Do not mix Wiegand and RS485 connections based only on conductor color.
For outdoor installation, remove the protective film from the reader screen as specifically instructed by Transmitter Solutions.
If the reader beeps when a card is presented but the controller receives no card data, verify Data0 and Data1 wiring for a Wiegand installation, input voltage at the reader and the controller credential format. The manufacturer also recommends testing with an approved card of known format and facility code.
For OSDP communication faults, damaged wiring, unidentified access control conductors or unclear RS485 bus configuration, have a qualified access control or low-voltage technician inspect the system.
Transmitter Solutions documents MIFARE DESFire, HID and EM credential support for PRSP-H. Verify the exact credential format, facility code and access controller requirements before ordering.
Yes. Current Transmitter Solutions specifications list an option of 26-bit Wiegand or OSDP. The reader and access controller must be configured and wired for the same supported communication method.
PRSP-H is identified by Transmitter Solutions as the single gang card reader. PKSP-H is the related single gang keypad and multi-technology card reader. Verify whether the installation requires a dedicated numeric keypad before ordering.
The PRSP-H product page, PDF title and product image identify it as a single gang card reader without the dedicated numeric keypad shown on PKSP-H. The current PRSP-H PDF contains conflicting generic keypad wording, so keypad operation should not be promised for PRSP-H without additional manufacturer confirmation.
Do not assume every credential will automatically carry over. PRSP-H is documented for MIFARE DESFire, HID and EM technologies, but credential encoding, card format, facility code and access controller configuration must also be compatible.
Transmitter Solutions specifies 10V-15VDC operation with a maximum operating current of 160mA. The manufacturer manual calls for a linear DC power supply.
Yes. Transmitter Solutions documents indoor and outdoor use and an IP65 certified rating. The manufacturer also instructs installers to remove the protective film from the reader screen for outdoor installation.
For a Wiegand installation, verify Data0 and Data1 wiring, input voltage at the reader and the controller credential format. Transmitter Solutions also recommends checking the shield connection and testing with an approved card of known format and facility code.