Ethos vs APEX
APEX readers offer ~50% lower current draw, IP65+ rating, and a terminal block. Ethos is end-of-life for new firmware updates
Part Number Outline:
Example Part Number: XX##-#XX-XXX#
example: ET10-7WS-CWL1 (Standard Ethos Mullion Reader)
Example Part Number: XX-##-X-XXX#
example: AX-10-S-CWL1 (Standard APEX Mullion Reader)
Main Part Number Breakdown:
- Reader Family: ET (Ethos) or AX (APEX)
- Reader Model: ET## or AX-XX. Where the ‘XX’ indicates whether the reader is mullion, single gang, or keypad.
- Technology: For Ethos #WS Indicate if reader has LF, HF, or Mobile. For APEX ‘S’ (Summit) or ‘A’ (Ascent) indicates the same.
- Configuration: Indicates whether the reader is standard or has a custom configuration, as well as the specific iteration of the configuration.
Note: ‘X’ Identifies Alphabetical Characters. ‘#’ Identifies Numerical Characters.
*13.56 MHz = Smart, HF
125 Khz = Prox, LF
Which technology do you need?
If a job mixes legacy Prox cards with new mobile credentials, choose 7WS (Ethos) or Summit / S (APEX) so the reader supports all three radios.
Do you need 125 kHz (LF / Prox) credentials? If yes, choose 7WS (Ethos) or S / Summit (APEX). If HF + Mobile is enough, choose 6WS (Ethos) or A / Ascent (APEX).
Reference samples of our rear reader labels below
Every Wavelynx reader is labeled on the rear with its part number and CPN. Use these samples to confirm what was shipped matches what was ordered. The highlighted fields are the ones you should always cross-check against the PO.
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Ethos Reader Label Sample |
 APEX Reader Label Sample |
Ethos Breakdown Details
| Required Fields | |||
| Field ID | Reader Model | Technology | Configuration (CPN) |
| PN Field | ET## | #WS | CXXX# |
| Options |
|
6WS- HF & Mobile 7WS- HF, LF, & Mobile |
Custom key loading |
APEX Breakdown Details
| Required Fields | |||
| Field ID | Reader Model | Technology | Configuration (CPN) |
| PN Field | AX-## | S or A | CXXX# |
| Options |
|
Ascent (A) - HF & Mobile Summit (S) - HF, LF, & Mobile
*Configure App works with both |
Custom key loading |