1520/1524 Stand Alone Card Readers
The 1520 provides users with a full feature, single door, stand-alone Access Control System. The 1520 is available with a built-in Proximity Card Reader, or can be ordered as a single door Controller, allowing the user to add their own 26-bit Access Control Device.
The 1524 can be programmed with a handheld programmer or with programming cards, and is available only with a DK Prox Card Reader.
The Stand Alone Door and Gate Control
The model 1520 provides users with a full feature single door stand-alone access control system. The 1520 is available with a built-in proximity card reader (DK ProxPlusTM, DK Prox, AWID or HID) or can be ordered as a single door controller allowing the user to add their own 26-bit access control device.
The 1524 is available only with a DK Prox card reader. Contact your professional DKS system installer for more information about this and other DKS products.
Standalone Single-Door
or Gate Access Control
Programming Options via
Keypad, Handheld Remote or Card
Compatible with DKProx, AWID,
HID or a 26-bit Wiegand Device
Applications
Product Features

Clicker and a Card
Proxmitters allow use as a Clicker and a Card.
Easy Programming
Programming via the built-in programming Keypad.

Wiegand Controller
Add your own device, such as keypads, card reader, or RF remote.

Simple Wiring
Easily connects to most electric strikes and magnetic locking devices.

1000 Codes
Controller can store up to 1000 card codes.

Model 1524
Available as a mullion mount or with an outdoor enclosure.
Technical Specifications
Up to 1,000 Device Codes
2″ to 4″ Read Range
Compatible with Cards & Transmitters
Standalone Access Device
Compatible with 26-bit Wiegand Devices
Specifications
1520
- Stores up to 1000 card codes
- Transaction buffer stores last 3600 events
- Timed anti-pass back (1-59 minutes)
- Four time zones
- Clock and transaction buffer maintain data for up to 3 days in the event of a power outage
- Print Menu.
- Real time print mode.
- Form “C” dry contact relay
- 16 VAC, 20 VA power transformer supplied.
1524
- Stores up to 1000 card codes
- Form “C” dry contact relay
- 12 VDC power supply included
Mechanical
1520Â
- Built-in proximity card reader (available with DK ProxPlus, DK Prox, AWID or HID reader)
- Available as a controller only (add your own 26-bit wiegand device)
- Built-in programming keypad
- Indoor or outdoor use
1524
- Built-in DK Prox card reader
- Program with a hand held programmer or with programming cards
- Available as a mullion mount or with an outdoor enclosure
- Indoor or outdoor use
Miscellaneous
- Output is a form C dry contact relay rated at
- 30 Volt, 1 Amp
- Operating temperature -31° to 150° F (-35° to 65° C)
- Card readers are ETL Listed
1520 Card Reader and Controller Dimensions and Weight
Shipping weight approximately 8 Lbs. (3.6 kg)
1524 Card Readers Dimensions and Weight
Tech Support
Find all the documentation needed to install, program, and operate your DKS product below.