This article provides a checklist of items that should be considered when planning an Access Control project with SAFR.


  • Readers
    • Mounting to 2 or 4-gang box or we can recommend options for temporary mounting
      • 55” height to bottom of reader is ideal.  20° Wedge mount available if needed.  Lower mount height of 42 to 58" is supported but anti-spoofing deetection speed will be slower.
      • Optionally flush mount for mounting into drywall
      • If outdoor, plan for waterproof gang box and conduit as needed and plan.  See QuickStart guide for outdoor installation requirements.
    • POE Ethernet (or DC power if no POE switch)
      • An alternative is to us 2N 2Wire Ethernet to Two-Wire Adapter or equivalent solution to send Ethernet and power over existing available low voltage wiring.  Input is either 12V + Ethernet and Output is either POE or Ethernet + 12V.
    • 22 gage wiring to panel
      • If OSDP – 3 wires will cover it all
      • If Wiegand, 3 wires + 1 extra for LED feedback
      • With either OSDP or Wiegand, ground is critical.  Ground should be to reliable earth ground.
      • Optionally run door contact to reader for tailgating detection on exit
    • If using external reader, plan for necessary wiring and power
      • Option 1: Both SAFR and Ext Reader share same wiring (SAFR 2FA Access modes not supported)
      • Option 2: Ext Reader wired into SAFR OSDP or Weigand Inputs
      • With either option, external readers must be powered thru panel (SAFR does not provide power)
    • Reader should always be grounded to earth ground to avoid issues due to static shock.
  •  Software
    • SAFR Server will need PC with at least 4 cores and 12 GB RAM for up to 20 readers.
      • If >20 readers, consult SAFR Support or your SAFR Account Manager
    • Software will connect access control system to  reader for sync’ing person records
  • Licensing
    • SAFR Software license is included with hardware
    • Does customer have PACS?
      • Consider Network connection from SAFR Server to PACS Software
      • PACS Integration licensing (SAFR license for integration is included but PACS may charge for API connections)
  • Networking – connectivity from reader to safr software
  • Installation time
  • Collect following information
    • Card formats (i.e. Wiegand-26, HID Corp 1000 48 bit, etc.
    • Feature specific dependencies (i.e. Intercom or other features, PACS Integration)