Graphic Display Proximity / QR Code Controller
AR-837-EL◎ Exclusively supports hidden encrypted authorization codes, effectively preventing QR Codes from being copied or captured. Invention Patent No.: I 856713
◎Built-in RFID and QR Code scanning technology, providing temporary access by QR Code and normal access by RFID card
◎ Supports cloud-based access control with messages actively transmitted via TCP.
◎For 701ServerSQL software [LAN] model selection, please refer to Features ↓
Features
AR-837-EL Features
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• For 701ServerSQL software [LAN] model selection and Keyless controller Parameter Setting Methods, please refer to FAQ |
► QR Code Integration Solution and Example |
For detailed information, please refer to ➤ Instant RFID Integration with PLC for Automated Parking & Machine Control
Apply for QR Code on Registration
For detailed information on Bluetooth functionality, please refer to ► QR Code and Bluetooth Visitor System and Access Control Management
- Built-in RFID antenna in dual band technology : 125Khz EM /13.56MHz ISO1443 Mifare Ultralight / Classic / DESFire / -EV1/ EV2 / NFC (card simulation) /ISO15693 / Felica
- Multi Communication Interface ： RS485/ TCP/IP / WG input & output / UART Port
- Support Standalone and Networking Mode
- Support RS485 communication encryption, SSC (Soyal Security Communcation)
Specification
Frequency / UID Bits / RF Reading Range
| S (Dual Band) | |||
| Frequency |
125kHz:
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| UID Bits | 24~64 Bit (Adjustable) | ||
| RF Reading Range | 2-15 cm | ||
| QR Code Scan Distance | 5-20 cm | ||
*MIFARE and MIFARE Classic, MIFARE DESFire, MIFARE Plus, MIFARE Ultralight are registered trademarks of NXP B.V.
RFID Crypto / Communication interface
| S (Dual Band) | |||
| RFID Crypto | CC Certification: AES Crypto comply with EAL5+ | ||
| Host | RS-485 (9600 bps) TCP/IP POE (Optional By Order) SSC (Soyal Security Communication) |
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| Serial | TTL UART (4800~115200 bps) X1 (half-duplex) | ||
| Wiegand Input | Wiegand 26~64 | ||
| Wiegand Output | Wiegand Data 0, Data 1 and Arming Output, Duress Output share the same terminal | ||
*SSC (SOYAL SECURITY COMMUNICATION) :To enchance security of communication
DI/ DO (Doors Control:2)
| Main Controller | Wiegand Output Port | |
| DI | Egress X1 Door Status X1 |
Egress X1 Door Status X1 |
| Door Lock Output | Door Lock Relay X1 | Open Collector X1 |
| Alarm Output | Relay X1 | |
| 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 | 16,000 Users/64 Floors (Default value)；32,000 Users/32 Floors；65,000 Users/16 Floors | ||
| Event Log | 32,000 | ||
Hardware Specifications
| Power Voltage | 12-24VDC | ||||
| Flash memory | Capacity 32Mb (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 | ARM Cortex M3 (32 bits) | ||||
| Power Consumption | <5W | ||||
| Indicator | LED | 6 LED (Green/ Red) | |||
| Buzzer | 1 | ||||
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TAMPER |
Limit switch (1 Form C/ 1000mA / 30VDC) | ||||
| LCD Panel | 128*64 (4 line messages, 16 Characters each line) | ||||
| Housing Material | ABS (Fire-proof level: 94V0) | ||||
| Color | Edge: Black / Silver | ||||
| Keypad | lluminated Rubber | ||||
| Dimension (mm) | 128(H)X147(W)X73(D) | ||||
| Net Weight(g) | approx. 320 | ||||
| Ingress Protection | IP65 | ||||
| Environment | Operating Temperature | -20℃ ~ +70℃ | |||
| Storage Temperature | -40℃ to +75℃ | ||||
| Operating Humidity | 0%~90% (non-condensing) | ||||
| Storage Humidity | 0%~95% (non-condensing) | ||||
Patents / Certifications
| Patent |
Taiwan Invention Patent No.: I 856713 Exclusively supports hidden encrypted authorization codes, effectively preventing QR Codes from being photographed and duplicated for unauthorized access |
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Manual / Firmware
| File Name | New features | Frequency | Version | Updated Date | Download |
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| Catalogues | |||||
 837 Series Catalogue
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V171130 | 2021-07-30 | Download | ||
 AR-837EL-888UL Catalogue
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V250626 | 2025-06-26 | Download | ||
| Manual | |||||
 AR-837-EL Manual
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V241225 | 2024-12-25 | Download | ||
 SOYAL QRCode Supported Format
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V250424 | 2025-04-24 | Download | ||
 QRCode Function Setting Steps
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Enable/disable lightning support and scanner sensor The document includes step-by-step instructions for setting transmission speed, fill light, and scanning line. |
V241014 | 2024-10-14 | Download | |
 701ClientSQL-Special Application
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◎E-Mail Server Setting ◎SOYAL QRCode Format Introduction ◎701ClientSQL Email Notification Application Sharing ◎SOYAL Controller Reader is not only used in Access Control but also used for various application |
V220922 | 2022-09-22 | Download | |
 AR-837-EE_P 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 | ||
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701ServerSQL
(Please obtain software password from installer) |
※For migration: Copy original data to C:\ before upgrading. | 2026-06-09 | Download | ||
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701ServerSQL
(Please obtain software password from installer) |
701ServerSQL Manual | 2024-09-11 | Download | ||
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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 | |
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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 | |
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701ServerSQL
(Please obtain software password from installer) |
[V902] Supports Windows 7、10、11 | V902 2019-12-16 |
2018-10-31 | Download | |
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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 | ||
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701ClientSQL
(Please obtain software password from installer) |
※For migration: Copy original data to C:\ before upgrading. | 2026-06-09 | Download | ||
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701ClientSQL
(Please obtain software password from installer) |
701ClientSQL Manual | 2024-10-17 | Download | ||
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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 | |
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701ClientSQL
(Please obtain software password from installer) |
[ Hex32 ] Supports UID32 HEX mode input |
10V5_Hex32 2024-08-12 |
2024-08-12 | Download | |
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701ClientSQL
(Please obtain software password from installer) |
[ ABA64 ] Supports ABA64 mode input |
10V5_ABA64 2024-08-12 |
2024-08-12 | Download | |
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701ClientSQL
(Please obtain software password from installer) |
[ Hex6 ] Supports UID64 HEX mode input |
10V5_Hex64 2024-08-12 |
2024-08-12 | Download | |
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701ClientSQL
(Please obtain software password from installer) |
[ V902 ] Supports Windows 7、10、11 | V902 2019-12-13 |
2019-12-13 | Download | |
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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-837-EL
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How to update the firmware of SOYAL controller and other products? | 2022-11-25 | Download | ||
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AR-837-EL
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Firmware Updating Setting Step | 2021-06-01 | Download | ||
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AR-837-EL
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Standard Firmware Transmission Speed: Normal Speed ◎Compatible with 10G high-speed network switches. |
125kHz ,13.56MHz , Dual Band | v0406 2026-02-10 |
2026-02-10 | Download |
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AR-837-EL
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Transmission Speed: High speed version | 125kHz ,13.56MHz , Dual Band | V0405 2024-10-17 |
2024-10-17 | Download |
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AR-837-EL
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Customized Firmware Mifare is in reverse order (applied to the WG reader with reverse UID order) |
125kHz ,13.56MHz , Dual Band | V0404 2022-04-20 |
2022-04-20 | Download |
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AR-837-EL
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Customized Firmware Bypass |
125kHz ,13.56MHz , Dual Band | V0405 2025-08-27 |
2025-08-27 | Download |
The document includes step-by-step instructions for setting transmission speed, fill light, and scanning line.
◎SOYAL QRCode Format Introduction
◎701ClientSQL Email Notification Application Sharing
◎SOYAL Controller Reader is not only used in Access Control but also used for various application
(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
2026-02-10
Transmission Speed: Normal Speed
◎Compatible with 10G high-speed network switches.
2024-10-17
2022-04-20
Mifare is in reverse order (applied to the WG reader with reverse UID order)
2025-08-27
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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
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 |
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| 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
Accessories
Accessories Type
Graphic Display Multi-Function Proximity Controller
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