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Product Features
Technical Overview
The ProxPoint Plus 6008B employs proximity identification, allowing authorized cards or key fobs to be read from up to 3 inches away. This non-contact method reduces wear on both the reader and credentials while maintaining consistent performance in various environmental conditions.
Power requirements are simple with a 16V DC input, compatible with standard access control power supplies. The reader's compact dimensions—3.14 inches high, 1.72 inches wide, and 0.66 inches deep—ensure it fits discreetly into most installations without obstructing passageways or aesthetics.
This section brings together practical product details such as Identification Method, Operating Range, Input Voltage, so buyers can judge configuration, deployment fit, and day-to-day suitability with less guesswork.
A strong technical summary explains how the product's interfaces, hardware profile, and operating characteristics work together in real deployment. Buyers often need this context to confirm compatibility with existing devices, expected performance in daily use, and whether installation will be straightforward for IT staff or end users.
Key Product Advantages
This card reader combines HID's industry-leading proximity technology with a practical design that prioritizes both security and installation flexibility. Its 3-inch read range balances convenience with controlled access, preventing accidental triggers while allowing smooth credential presentation.
Enhanced Security Assurance
Proximity technology delivers heightened security through reliable credential authentication, reducing the risk of unauthorized access compared to simpler mechanical methods.
- Non-contact operation minimizes wear
- Consistent read performance
- Compatible with HID proximity credentials
Installation and Environmental Compliance
The reader meets RoHS environmental standards and includes a multilingual installation manual for straightforward setup across diverse geographic locations.
- RoHS compliant
- Multilingual documentation
- Gray color blends with most interiors
Deployment / Use Cases
The ProxPoint Plus 6008B is ideal for securing entry points in corporate offices, educational facilities, healthcare buildings, and retail environments. Its proximity technology suits high-traffic areas where speed and reliability are critical, such as main entrances, employee-only zones, or server room access.
Common applications include integrating with door controller systems for single-door access, supplementing larger security networks, or upgrading older magnetic stripe readers to modern proximity-based solutions. The compact size allows installation on narrow door frames, glass partitions, or alongside existing hardware without major modifications.
Corporate Access Control
Manage employee and visitor access to sensitive areas like server rooms, executive suites, or research labs with dependable proximity authentication.
Facility Security Upgrades
Replace outdated card readers with this HID model to enhance security while maintaining compatibility with existing proximity credential systems.
Physical Profile
The reader features a slim gray housing measuring 3.14 inches in height, 1.72 inches in width, and 0.66 inches in depth, with an approximate weight of 75 grams. This lightweight and compact form factor supports surface mounting on various materials using standard screws or adhesives, and its neutral gray color integrates discreetly into most architectural finishes.
The physical profile is practical for deployment planning because the dimensions and weight are clearly defined: 3.14" (79.63 mm), 1.72" (43.69 mm), 0.66" (16.76 mm), 75 g. This helps confirm rack, shelf, desk, or cabinet fit before installation.
- Width
- 1.72" (43.69 mm)
- Depth
- 0.66" (16.76 mm)
- Height
- 3.14" (79.63 mm)
- Weight
- 75 g
What's in the Box
The package includes the ProxPoint Plus 6005B Card Reader Access Device and a multilingual installation manual, providing all necessary components for immediate deployment.
Package contents include ProxPoint Plus 6005B Card Reader Access Device Multilingual Installation Manual, ProxPoint Plus 6005B Card Reader Access Device. These included items support setup, installation, and immediate deployment without needing to source the core bundled accessories separately.
Highlights
- Proximity identification method for secure, non-contact access control
- 3-inch operating range balances convenience with controlled entry
- 16V DC input voltage compatible with standard access control power supplies
- Compact gray housing measures 3.14" H x 1.72" W x 0.66" D
- Lightweight design at approximately 75 grams for easy mounting
- Includes ProxPoint Plus 6005B card reader and multilingual installation manual
- RoHS compliant for environmental safety
- Lifetime limited warranty for long-term reliability
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HID Global Corporation |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 6008B2B00 |
| Brand Name | HID |
| Product Line | ProxPoint Plus |
| Product Model | 6008B |
| Product Name | ProxPoint Plus 6008B Card Reader Access Device |
| Product Type | Card Reader Access Device |
| Technical Information | |
| Identification Method | Proximity |
| Operating Range | 3" (76.20 mm) |
| Power Description | |
| Input Voltage | 16 V DC |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Product Color | Gray |
| Height | 3.14" (79.63 mm) |
| Width | 1.72" (43.69 mm) |
| Depth | 0.66" (16.76 mm) |
| Weight (Approximate) | 75 g |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Package Contents | ProxPoint Plus 6005B Card Reader Access Device Multilingual Installation Manual |
| Environmentally Friendly | Yes |
| Environmental Compliance | Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | Lifetime |
FAQ
What type of technology does this HID card reader use for access control?
The HID ProxPoint Plus 6008B uses proximity identification technology. This allows authorized credentials like cards or key fobs to be read from up to 3 inches away without physical contact, providing reliable authentication while reducing wear on both the reader and credentials.
What is the operating range of the ProxPoint Plus 6008B reader?
The reader has an operating range of 3 inches (76.20 mm). This range is designed to balance convenience for users presenting credentials with security by preventing accidental reads from greater distances, ensuring controlled access in various installation environments.
What power supply does this card reader require?
The ProxPoint Plus 6008B requires a 16V DC input voltage. This is a common specification for access control readers, making it compatible with standard power supplies used in security systems, and it supports reliable operation in continuous-use scenarios.
What are the physical dimensions and color of this HID reader?
The reader measures 3.14 inches in height, 1.72 inches in width, and 0.66 inches in depth, with an approximate weight of 75 grams. It features a gray housing that blends discreetly with most architectural finishes, and its compact size allows installation in space-constrained locations.
What is included in the package with the ProxPoint Plus 6008B?
The package includes the ProxPoint Plus 6005B Card Reader Access Device and a multilingual installation manual. This provides all necessary hardware and documentation for straightforward setup and integration into existing access control systems.
What warranty and environmental compliance does this product offer?
The HID ProxPoint Plus 6008B comes with a lifetime limited warranty, ensuring long-term reliability and support. It is also RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) compliant, meeting environmental standards for safe use in various facilities.
What connectivity or interface options are available?
Connectivity details help confirm how HID ProxPoint Plus Proximity Card Reader Access Device 3 Inch Operating Range 16 V DC Mm 6008B2B00 can integrate with your network, accessories, and surrounding peripherals before rollout or replacement planning.