True security is never static. It evolves, adapts, and transforms without ever needing a hardware replacement. This is the philosophy behind how LiNEGUARD designs, develops, and manufactures its French-made readers—offering solutions that seamlessly scale alongside your security operations, day after day.
One single reader, four modes, limitless possibilities
The LiNEGUARD reader stands out for its versatility, adapting to your specific needs through an innovative activation badge system. You can switch between modes on the fly, completely bypassing complex software or hardware upgrades.
- CSN mode (Default): Reads standard card serial numbers, allowing you to reuse existing badges, even those from third-party manufacturers
- Preset mode: Provides instant out-of-the-box security using pre-loaded FDI encryption keys.
- Custom mode: Activated via a PID card, this option gives you total control over your own encryption keys using LiNEGUARD Studio.
- Mobile mode: Unlocks Bluetooth capabilities and digital credentials, fully compatible with Apple Wallet and Google Wallet.
This modular ecosystem gives end-users the freedom to upgrade their access control setup as their needs grow, without ever touching the physical hardware.
Powered by LiNEGUARD Studio, customizing your readers is no longer a hassle, it is more cost-effective, eco-friendly, and completely seamless.
Badge configuration: Simple, fast, and secure
Configuring your readers is straightforward with LiNEGUARD Studio. Once setup is complete, settings are transferred securely to the reader using either a dedicated badge or Bluetooth. This localized, hands-on approach ensures total control and peace of mind, eliminating the risks associated with remote deployment.
It is a practical answer to the needs of installers looking to save time and add flexibility while minimizing errors.
Built-in switches designed for the field
LiNEGUARD readers feature multiple physical switches, engineered to simplify installation on site:
- The addressing switch makes it easy to differentiate between two readers wired to the same lines, such as for entry and exit doors.
- The EOLR switch allows installers to enable or disable the end-of-line resistor based on the controller’s specifications, preventing relay malfunctions.
- The protocol switch lets the reader toggle between a smart mode (with automatic OSDP/SSCP protocol detection) and a legacy mode (Wiegand), ensuring full compatibility with existing sites.
These features provide invaluable flexibility on the ground, making installation quick and seamless without requiring advanced technical skills.
A solution designed for every stakeholder
- Integrators appreciate having only one part number to manage, which can be activated and configured to meet the specific requirements of any project.
- Installers benefit from a reader that is easy to handle, highly adaptable, and quick to deploy without always needing a software interface.
- End-users gain the freedom to evolve their system independently, with no hardware replacement required. Whether they need to enable key management or Bluetooth (BLE), all it takes is the swipe of a card.
A new way of thinking about access control
LiNEGUARD does not view its readers as mere products. It sees them as sustainable solutions, capable of supporting a site throughout its entire evolution, whether that involves a protocol change, heightened security requirements, or a transition to mobile technologies.
A reader should not become obsolete every time an operational need changes. It must be able to adapt and transform without being unnecessarily replaced. This is an approach that is simultaneously economic, ecological, and secure, preventing costly replacements, electronic waste, and security gaps.
It is the story of a reader that never gets thrown away.
A reader designed to last, to evolve, and to remain perfectly in sync with field requirements.
And for LiNEGUARD, that is what true progress looks like.
