Bosch expands its LECTUS secure card readers to support new functionalities and highest level encryption

Bosch has extended the flexibility and security of its LECTUS secure Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP)* series with a new card reader and added functionality. Taken together, these expansions enable both economical adoption of the series and continuous encryption from controller to card.

The new LECTUS secure 1000 reader introduces a smaller form factor —mini-mullion— which has already been deployed successfully in the LECTUS secure Wiegand* series. Not only is this more compact version convenient to use, it comes at an attractive price point that facilitates adoption. For integrators and end users, the new LECTUS secure 1000 brings greater flexibility and enables a wider choice of form factors. It is also possible to mix various form factors in one system which provides a new option at an entry-level price. For installers, handling is identical to the other readers from established series (OSDP and Wiegand) and therefore well-known and easy to use.

Bosch has also expanded the functionality of its complete LECTUS secure OSDP series. In addition to the models already supported, the reader series now supports Bosch-coded MIFARE** classic and MIFARE DESFire EV1 credentials.

The encrypted OSDPv2 protocol of this reader series delivers the highest security for communication between controller and reader. Now, Bosch-coded MIFARE and DESFire EV1 credentials ensure also the highest security between reader and credential.

The new solution also provides increased variety in compatible readers ? previously only the LECTUS Duo series supported these credential types. Now with the inclusion of the LECTUS secure OSDP series, customers can choose between different reader models or even mix them according to their specific needs.

*About OSDP and Wiegand protocols: OSDP and Wiegand are communication protocols for interfacing card readers with control panels.

**About MIFARE credentials: MIFARE is the trademark of a series of chips widely used in contactless smart and proximity cards. It is one of the most popular contactless smart card technologies in use.