Upgrade Your Aiphone IS-DVF-HID with the Paxton P38 Reader

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. The IS-DVF-HID Unit
3. The Application for Paxton Access Control System
4. Removing the Security Keys
5. Removing the Front Cover
6. Removing the HID Reader
7. Installing the Paxton P38 Reader
8. Modifying the Paxton P50M Reader
9. Putting the Unit Back Together
10. Testing the Unit with Paxton Access Control System
11. Conclusion

Installing Paxton P38 Reader in IS-DVF-HID Unit

Are You looking to replace the HID reader in your IS-DVF-HID unit with a Paxton P38 reader? If so, you've come to the right place. In this article, we'll walk you through the process of removing the HID reader and installing the Paxton P38 reader.

The IS-DVF-HID Unit

The IS-DVF-HID unit is a popular intercom system that comes with an HID reader. However, if you're looking to use a Paxton access control system, you'll need to replace the HID reader with a Paxton reader.

The Application for Paxton Access Control System

The application for Paxton access control system is straightforward. The facility wants to use a phone system for their intercom, and they're doing a Paxton access control system. Therefore, they want to replace the HID reader with a Paxton reader.

Removing the Security Keys

The first thing you need to do is remove the four security keys that you see on the unit. There's a security bit that comes with the unit that you'll need to use to remove these screws.

Removing the Front Cover

Once you've removed the security screws, you can go ahead and take the front cover off the unit. This will give you access to the HID reader.

Removing the HID Reader

There are four screws that hold the HID reader in place. You'll need to remove these screws to remove the HID reader. Once you've removed the screws, you can pop out the HID reader.

Installing the Paxton P38 Reader

Now that you've removed the HID reader, you can install the Paxton P38 reader. The P38 reader is the same size as the HID reader, so it should fit nicely in the unit. Simply pop in the P38 reader and secure it with the four screws.

Modifying the Paxton P50M Reader

If you don't have a Paxton P38 reader, you can modify a Paxton P50M reader to fit in the unit. Simply cut off the little screw tabs on the P50M reader, and it should fit nicely in the unit.

Putting the Unit Back Together

Once you've installed the Paxton reader, you can put the unit back together. Simply replace the front cover and secure it with the security screws.

Testing the Unit with Paxton Access Control System

Now that you've installed the Paxton reader, it's time to test the unit with the Paxton access control system. Connect the unit to your ACU and present a Paxton credential to the unit. You should get a valid entry. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.

Conclusion

In conclusion, replacing the HID reader in your IS-DVF-HID unit with a Paxton reader is a straightforward process. Simply follow the steps outlined in this article, and you'll have your unit up and running in no time. If you have any questions or need further assistance, don't hesitate to contact us.