Vicon VAN-AC-SHBK-1 WEATHERSHIELD; for mounting the reader with

Vicon 262274251 VAN-AC-SHBK-1 Weathershield is a protective architectural accessory designed to shield access control readers from direct exposure to harsh environmental elements and solar glare.

A security technician installs this weathershield by mounting it directly above and around the reader, typically on exterior walls, gates, or pedestal mounts. The shield creates a physical overhang that prevents rain, snow, and ice from accumulating on the readers face or keypad, which can interfere with capacitive touch sensitivity or optical scanning. During daily operation, the deep 58 mm profile also acts as a sun hood, reducing direct UV exposure and glare that can wash out LED indicators or overheat the internal electronics during peak daylight hours. This installation is ideally suited for outdoor parking kiosks, unmonitored perimeter gates, and exposed building entrances where consistent reader performance is required regardless of the weather conditions.

Features

• Protective Overhang Design effectively diverts water away from the readers sensitive electronic face and cable entry points, extending the devices operational lifespan.
• Solar Glare Reduction improves the visibility of status LEDs and backlit keypads, ensuring users can clearly see Access Granted or Denied signals in bright sunlight.
• Rugged Vertical Profile is engineered to provide maximum coverage for taller architectural readers without interfering with the credentials read-range or NFC signal.

Technical Specifications

• Compatibility: Specifically sized for Vicon VAX series readers and other vertical-format access control hardware.
• Mounting Type: Surface mount; can be installed independently or integrated with standard architectural mounting brackets.
• Environmental Protection: Designed to mitigate the effects of driving rain, sleet, and high-intensity UV radiation.

Dimensions
• 184.15 x 76.2 x 58.42 (hwd mm)