Dahua ASI1201M-MEW – Standalone Access Control, Dual Frequency, IP65/IK08, Wi-Fi

The Dahua DHI-ASI1201M-MEW is a compact standalone access control device that integrates a card reader, keypad, and control unit into a single enclosure with a zinc alloy front and plastic rear housing. Thanks to its IP65 and IK08 ratings, it is suitable for demanding outdoor environments and locations at high risk of vandalism. It supports access via RFID card, PIN code, and remote verification through the DMSS mobile app, and can be configured via a web interface or the SmartPSS Lite and DSS PRO platforms.

Key features

• Capacity: up to 10,000 users, 10,000 passwords, 10,000 cards, and 100,000 event records
• Card frequencies: 13.56 MHz (M1, Desfire EV3) and 125 kHz (EM)
• Access methods: RFID card, PIN code, remote verification via mobile app
• Connectivity: TCP/IP, Wi-Fi, RS-485 and Wiegand; supports DHCP, P2P and auto-registration
• Lock/reader power supply: 12 V DC, up to 500 mA (lock) or 200 mA (external reader)
• Housing: zinc alloy (front) / plastic (rear); surface wall mounting
• Protection: IP65 (weather resistance) and IK08 (vandal resistance)
• Keypad: mechanical backlit keypad with integrated buzzer and indicator light
• Alarms: duress, tamper, intrusion, unlock timeout, excessive illegal card usage
• User types: normal, VIP, patrol, guest, blocklist, custom
• Extensions: supports security extension modules to prevent doors from being forced open
• Platforms: SmartPSS Lite, DSS PRO, DMSS (mobile app)
• Dimensions: 169.0 × 57.5 × 33.3 mm

Suitable for office buildings, schools, industrial parks, residential communities, factories, public venues and commercial centres where reliable access control and easy integration with existing security systems are paramount.