About the Hikvision DS-K1201AMF Black Fingerprint Reader What it is and what it's for This access reader identifies you so you can enter a protected system. You can use your MF card or your fingerprint for recognition. Then, the controller decides what to do with this information. How it reads You can use cards or key fobs with 13.56 MHz MF technology, or your fingerprint, which is read by a very fast and precise optical sensor. Secure and robust connection It connects to the controller via the RS485 protocol, which is secure and ideal for outdoor installations. The reader has an IP65 rating, so it works well even in outdoor environments. Important technical details The DS-K1201AMF model supports up to 5,000 fingerprints, activates automatically with infrared, and verifies your fingerprint in less than 1 second. It measures 62 x 132 x 44 mm and weighs only 200 g. Compatibility and power supply It is compatible with Hikvision DS-K2600T controllers and works with 12 V DC, consuming a maximum of 70 mA. It has LED indicators and sound to alert the access status.