Compact RFID readers provide for easy integration into security equipment

November 13, 2025

Issue 8 2025

The TWN4 Palon Compact series from ELATEC RFID Systems provides various ways for OEMs to build multi-frequency RFID reader functionality into equipment, including with a board-mount module or panel-mount device.

ELATEC supplies the TWN4 Palon Compact series of integrated RFID readers and modules which offers broad support for communications protocols, and low installation and maintenance costs.  

 

The readers are ideal for applications requiring security and a convenient user experience. Typical use cases include access control, time and attendance logging, and machine authentication in industrial settings.  

 

The TWN4 Palon Compact products are multi-technology readers/writers which support almost all 125 kHz and 13.56 MHz contactless technologies, including NFC, and standard interfaces including RS-485, RS-232, Wiegand, Clock/Data, USB, and Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP). On-board antennas for high-frequency (HF) and low-frequency (LF) RFID provide excellent contactless performance. The TWN4 Palon Compact readers can also be configured to support Bluetooth® Low Energy networking, for use in a broad range of mobile ID and authentication applications. 

 

The TWN4 Palon Compact series consists of three RFID readers and modules which all save space in access control and security systems.  

 

The TWN4 Palon Compact M is a versatile OEM PCB module for integration into third-party products and devices. A general-purpose device, the TWN4 Palon Compact M is particularly well suited to time and attendance and access control applications.  

 

The TWN4 Palon Compact Panel is a versatile panel-mount reader for integration into third-party products and devices. The IP65 protected housing is easy to install. 

 

The TWN4 Palon Compact Wall is a versatile wall-mount reader for integration into flush-mount installation boxes. The IP54 protected housing is easy to install. The standard electric frame design elements give the TWN4 Palon Compact Wall a unique look and feel. 

Features

  • Secure Access Module (SAM) socket 
  • Supported by software development kit 
  • Supports over-the-air firmware updating 
  • Wired or wireless reconfiguration via TWN4 CONFIG card 
  • 18 kbytes Flash data storage 

Applications

  • Access control systems 
  • Time and attendance logging equipment 
  • Authentication of industrial machines 

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