Flush-Mount Backlight Multi-Function Controller
AR-888-H◎ Elevator Scheduled Control (Requires specialized firmware)
◎ Dynamic Graphics & Emergency Event Pop-up
◎ Backlit touch-sensitive keys with LED rim status indicators
◎ Flexible Toggle for Audible Alerts
◎ Seamless support for SOYAL multi-layer stackable architecture
◎ Wear-Resistant and Anti-Scratch Glass Panel
Features
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| Access Reader | Access Reader | Touchless Infrared Button | Dual-Band QR Code Reader | Card Energy Saver | DND&MUR Switch |
| AR-888-US | AR-888-K | AR-888-PBI-S | AR-888-UL | AR-888-W | AR-888-CPI/CPO |
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AR-888-H Features
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• For 701ServerSQL software [LAN] model selection and Keyless controller Parameter Setting Methods, please refer to FAQ |
For detailed information, please refer to ➤ Instant RFID Integration with PLC for Automated Parking & Machine Control





STANDALONE & NETWORKING ACCESS CONTROL

CASCADE STRUCTURE

CAPTURE USER PICTURE WITH INTEGRATED IP CAMERA

TURNSTILE: COUNT AND DISPLAY NUMBER OF PEOPLE ON-SITE

- Built-in hardware watchdog, real time clock, arming, force larm,
door close delay alarm, doorbell and duress code & output - Built-in door auto open time zone, holiday edit, door group &time setting. With multi-door control panel, support more time and group sets
- Standalone / Networking / Support Cascade Structure
- Support RS485 communication encryption, SSC(Soyal Security Communication)
- In-field firmware upgrade
- Support DESFire tags (Crypto comply with EAL4+)
- Multiple access mode: card only, card or password, card and password
- Multi output: door lock output (0.1-600 sec. and toggle mode) & alarm output (1-600 sec.)
- Silent operation mode: push button mute and all mute Auto relock for anti-trailing and sneaking
- Access control, lift control, time attendance, payroll and SCADA : graphic monitoring & remote control function
- Can be an encrypted RS485 reader if utilized with other brand's controller
Specification
Frequency / UID Bits / RF Reading Range
| B (125Khz) | D (13.56Mhz) | |
| Frequency |
ISO18000-2: EM4001 and EM4095 compatible |
ISO 14443 /ISO 7816-4 Mifare Ultralight, Classic, DESFire EV1, NFC (card simulation) , iCASH Card |
| UID Bits | 24~32 (Adjustable) | |
| RF Reading Range | 5-15 cm | 2-5 cm |
*MIFARE and MIFARE Classic, MIFARE DESFire, MIFARE Plus, MIFARE Ultralight are registered trademarks of NXP B.V.
RFID Crypto / Communication interface
| B (125Khz) | D (13.56Mhz) | |
| RFID Crypto | — | CC Certification: 3DES Crypto comply with EAL4+ |
| Host | RS-485 (9600 bps) | RS-485 (9600 bps) SSC (Soyal Security Communication) |
| Serial | UART PORT (Only Output) | |
| Wiegand Input | Wiegand 24~34 | |
| Wiegand Output | No | |
*SSC (SOYAL SECURITY COMMUNICATION) To enchance security of communication
DI/DO (Doors Control:1.5)
| Main Controller | Wiegand Output Port | |
| DI | Egress X1 Door Status X1 |
Share with Main Controller |
| Door Lock Output | Door Lock Relay X1 | Share with Main Controller |
| Alarm Output | Open Collector X1 ( Share with Lift Control ) | |
| Wiegand Port | — | Wiegand Data 0 Intput X1 Wiegand Data 1 Intput X1 Red LED Output X1 Green LED Output X1 Beeper Output X1 |
| Open Collect Output |
Arming Output X1 |
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| Tamper | Limit switch (1 Form C/ 1000mA / 30VDC) | |
User Capacity / Floors Number / Event Log
| User Capacity / Floors Number | .3,000 Users / 32 Floors | ||
| Event Log | 1500 | ||
Hardware specifications
| Power Voltage | 12-24VDC | |||
| Flash memory | Capacity 256Kb (The user data and event logs can be stored for more than 10 years after power off) |
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| RTC | RTC clock can be maintained for 14 days after power off, and the time error per week is within 1 minute (vary depending on the installation environment) | |||
| CPU | 8051series (8 bits) | |||
| Power Consumption | <3W | |||
| Indicator | LED | 3 LED (White) Bi-Color LED Frame (Green/Red) |
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| Buzzer | 1 | |||
| TAMPER | Button Switch (Type A/50mA/30VDC) | |||
| Housing Material | Anti-Scratch PC+ABS / Tempered Glass Panel+ABS (Fire-proof level: 94V0) | |||
| Color | Black / Hairline texture printing | |||
| Keypad | Illuminated Touch-Panel / * Invisible Keypad Function | |||
| Dimension (mm) | EU | 88(H)X86(W)X34(D) | ||
| US | 118(H)X81(W)X34(D) | |||
| Net Weight(g) | EU | approx. 110 | ||
| US | approx. 120 | |||
| Ingress Protection | IP65 (Surface) | |||
| Environment | Operating Temperature | -20℃ ~ +70℃ | ||
| Storage Temperature | -40℃ to +75℃ | |||
| Operating Humidity | 0%~90% (non-condensing) | |||
| Storage Humidity | 0%~95% (non-condensing) | |||
Manual / Firmware
| File Name | New features | Frequency | Version | Updated Date | Download |
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| Catalogues | |||||
![]() Full Catalogue
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v250411 | 2025-04-11 | Download | ||
![]() Fiush Mounted Series Catalogue
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v241119 | 2024-11-19 | Download | ||
![]() AR-888-H Catalogue
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V220307 | 2022-03-07 | Download | ||
| Manual | |||||
![]() AR-888-H/K/U Manual
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V251023 | 2025-10-23 | Download | ||
![]() AR-888 Series CAD File
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2025-09-02 | Download | |||
| Software | |||||
![]() 701ServerSQL
(Please obtain software password from installer) |
※Ignore any Windows security prompts. This software has passed VirusTotal security inspections and is certified safe to use. | 2026-04-24 | Download | ||
![]() 701ServerSQL
(Please obtain software password from installer) |
※For migration: Copy original data to C:\ before upgrading. | 2026-06-09 | Download | ||
![]() 701ServerSQL
(Please obtain software password from installer) |
701ServerSQL Manual | 2024-09-11 | Download | ||
![]() 701ServerSQL
(Please obtain software password from installer) |
[11V3]Supports Windows 10 and Windows 11 ◎Support MariaDB, MSSQL, Unicode ◎Support Windows Server 2019, 2022, and 2025 |
11V3 2026-05-27 |
2026-05-20 | Download | |
![]() 701ServerSQL
(Please obtain software password from installer) |
[11V2]Supports Windows 10 and Windows 11 ◎Support MariaDB, MSSQL, Unicode ◎Support Windows Server 2019, 2022, and 2025 |
11V2 2025-02-26 |
2025-02-26 | Download | |
![]() 701ServerSQL
(Please obtain software password from installer) |
[V902] Supports Windows 7、10、11 | V902 2019-12-16 |
2018-10-31 | Download | |
![]() 701ServerSQL
(Please obtain software password from installer) |
[ V806] Supports Windows XP and Windows 7、10、11 | V806 2018-10-31 |
2018-10-31 | Download | |
![]() 701ClientSQL
(Please obtain software password from installer) |
※Ignore any Windows security prompts. This software has passed VirusTotal security inspections and is certified safe to use. | 2026-04-24 | Download | ||
![]() 701ClientSQL
(Please obtain software password from installer) |
※For migration: Copy original data to C:\ before upgrading. | 2026-06-09 | Download | ||
![]() 701ClientSQL
(Please obtain software password from installer) |
701ClientSQL Manual | 2024-10-17 | Download | ||
![]() 701ClientSQL
(Please obtain software password from installer) |
[11V3]Supports Windows 10 and Windows 11 ◎Support MariaDB, MSSQL ◎Compatible with 701ServerSQL 11V2 |
11V3 2026-06-01 |
2026-06-01 | Download | |
![]() 701ClientSQL
(Please obtain software password from installer) |
[ Hex32 ] Supports UID32 HEX mode input |
10V5_Hex32 2024-08-12 |
2024-08-12 | Download | |
![]() 701ClientSQL
(Please obtain software password from installer) |
[ ABA64 ] Supports ABA64 mode input |
10V5_ABA64 2024-08-12 |
2024-08-12 | Download | |
![]() 701ClientSQL
(Please obtain software password from installer) |
[ Hex6 ] Supports UID64 HEX mode input |
10V5_Hex64 2024-08-12 |
2024-08-12 | Download | |
![]() 701ClientSQL
(Please obtain software password from installer) |
[ V902 ] Supports Windows 7、10、11 | V902 2019-12-13 |
2019-12-13 | Download | |
![]() 701ClientSQL
(Please obtain software password from installer) |
[ V806 ]Supports Windows XP and Windows 7、10、11 | V806 2018-10-31 |
2018-10-31 | Download | |
| Firmware | |||||
![]() AR-888-H
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How to update the firmware of SOYAL controller and other products? | 2022-11-25 | Download | ||
![]() AR-888-H
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Firmware Updating Setting Step | 2020-07-14 | Download | ||
![]() AR-888-H
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Standard Firmware | Mifare(13.56MHz) | 7V3 2025-05-13 |
2025-05-13 | Download |
![]() AR-888-H
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Standard Firmware | EM(125kHz) | 7V3 2019-12-18 |
2019-12-18 | Download |
![]() AR-888-H
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Customized Firmware Mifare is in reverse order (applied to the WG reader with reverse UID order) |
Mifare(13.56MHz) | 7V4 2020-07-14 |
2022-05-13 | Download |






(Please obtain software password from installer)

(Please obtain software password from installer)

(Please obtain software password from installer)

(Please obtain software password from installer)
2026-05-27
◎Support MariaDB, MSSQL, Unicode
◎Support Windows Server 2019, 2022, and 2025

(Please obtain software password from installer)
2025-02-26
◎Support MariaDB, MSSQL, Unicode
◎Support Windows Server 2019, 2022, and 2025

(Please obtain software password from installer)
2019-12-16

(Please obtain software password from installer)
2018-10-31

(Please obtain software password from installer)

(Please obtain software password from installer)

(Please obtain software password from installer)

(Please obtain software password from installer)
2026-06-01
◎Support MariaDB, MSSQL
◎Compatible with 701ServerSQL 11V2

(Please obtain software password from installer)
2024-08-12
Supports UID32 HEX mode input

(Please obtain software password from installer)
2024-08-12
Supports ABA64 mode input

(Please obtain software password from installer)
2024-08-12
Supports UID64 HEX mode input

(Please obtain software password from installer)
2019-12-13

(Please obtain software password from installer)
2018-10-31



2025-05-13

2019-12-18

2020-07-14
Mifare is in reverse order (applied to the WG reader with reverse UID order)
FAQ / Academy
How to Order
Since established in 1993, SOYAL Technology has been adopting the distribution policy of sales and after-sales service. Due to all SOYAL products are produced with high industrial-grade components, the users can use our products for more than 10 years, in which indicates SOYAL provides a reliable security system with trusted and long-term companionship. In order to ensure long-term and high-quality after-sale services and maintenance, it is very important to carefully select distributors who can provide good installation and service. We would advise the customers to take after-sales service as the main consideration before purchasing to avoid any doubts about installation and after-sales service. In addition to physical distributors, SOYAL also made a variety of online teaching videos and Q&A to help customers quickly find answers as like 24 / 7 services. You are welcome to subscribe our training channel.
How to Order
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After Sales Service
SOYAL offer Standard Warranty and SOYAL Extended Warranty Program that can be listed below:
1. Standard Warranty is 12 months warranty against manufacturing defects is guaranteed since the date of shipment under the circumstances of non-natural disaster, damage, non- deliberate damage by people.
2. Extended Warranty Program is extended program of Standard Warranty to prolong the Warranty period in which divided into two different plans.
Plan 1. Directly Add Purchase
Purchase Extended Warranty by the time product is purchased.
Plan 2. Purchase Before Warranty Expires
Purchase the Extended Warranty before the original 12 months warranty expires. If you did not purchase the Extended Warranty when you purchase the product, you can enjoy an opportunity to purchase an extended warranty before the 12 months warranty expires.
Please refer to the following price list for the additional purchase fee required for the Extended Warranty of the two plans:
Extended Warranty Price List
| Extendend Warranty | Plan 1. Directly Add Purchase | Plan 2. Purchase Before Warranty Expires |
|---|---|---|
| Extended to 2 years warranty | 10% of the Unit Price | 15% of the Unit Price |
| Extended to 3 years warranty | 20% of the Unit Price | 25% of the Unit Price |
| Extended to 4 years warranty | 35% of the Unit Price | 40% of the Unit Price |
| Extended to 5 years warranty | 50% of the Unit Price | 55% of the Unit Price |
| Extended to 6 years warranty | 65% of the Unit Price | 70% of the Unit Price |
| Extended to 7 years warranty | 80% of the Unit Price | 85% of the Unit Price |
| Extended to 8 years warranty | 95% of the Unit Price | 105% of the Unit Price |
| Extended to 9 years warranty | 115% of the Unit Price | 125% of the Unit Price |
| Extended to 10 years warranty | 135% of the Unit Price | 145% of the Unit Price |
Packaging
Product Package ReferenceDimension(cm)
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Inner Box
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Outer Carton
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