Collection: Long-Range Readers for Gates & Parking
A long-range reader identifies a vehicle or driver from several feet to several yards away, so the gate opens without anyone reaching out a window. Each reader works with its own family of tags and cards. Pick the reader and the tags together.
Readers on this page
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AWID LR-3000: single-box passive UHF reader for gates and doors, read range up to 25 ft, Wiegand and RS-232 output. It replaces the older LR-2000.
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AWID LR-2000HiLoMA: a master reader plus a remote antenna for lanes where cars and trucks share a gate. Rated up to 25 ft with the WS-UHF windshield tag. It needs the PS-1233A power supply.
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Nedap uPASS Go (9234357): passive UHF (ISO 18000-6C, EPC Gen 2) reader, up to 10 m (33 ft). Suits car parks and gated communities.
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Nedap uPASS Target (9217371): industrial UHF reader, up to 10 m, with read range adjustable on site.
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Nedap TRANSIT Ultimate (9215689): semi-active reader that can identify vehicle and driver together, up to 15 m with the Window Button tag.
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HID iCLASS SE U90: UHF reader, up to 5 m, that reads SIO-secured UHF credentials and can handle mixed UHF and iCLASS cards.
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HID 5375 MaxiProx: HID's long-range 125 kHz prox reader, a 12-inch square panel. It also reads the HID ProxPass active vehicle tag.
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Nedap ANPR Lumo: a license plate camera that reads plates at 2 to 8 m, for sites that would rather not issue tags.
Before you buy
Check three things. First, the output: most of these send Wiegand, so confirm your gate controller accepts it. Second, the credential: AWID readers read AWID UHF tags, Nedap uPASS reads EPC Gen 2 tags, and TRANSIT reads TRANSIT tags. Third, mounting: plan for a pedestal or pole, and check the angle to the windshield.
FAQ
How far can a long-range reader read?
It depends on the reader, the tag and the install. On this page the rated ranges run from about 5 m for the HID U90 to 15 m for the Nedap TRANSIT Ultimate. Metallic window tint can cut range sharply.
Can drivers use the same card at the door?
With AWID, yes: the UA-612 and XR-3600 door readers read the same UHF cards. Nedap and HID offer combo cards that pair UHF with a door technology.
Do I need a separate controller?
These readers report to an access control panel or gate controller. Only the ANPR camera has built-in software for plate decisions.
For planning help, read gate access control systems.
