2N products in projects requiring EN 60839-11-1 compliance

Projects with high security requirements often reference EN 60839-11-1, the European standard for Alarm and Electronic Security Systems, with a primary focus on Electronic Access Control Systems (EACS).

The standard evaluates the security and performance of the access control system as a whole, rather than assessing individual devices in isolation. Key aspects include:

security – protection against unauthorized access and tampering
reliability – stable and predictable system operation
interoperability – proper cooperation between system components
robustness – resistance to failure and external interference

EN 60839-11-1 defines four security grades (Grade 1 to 4) based on the risk level of the protected site.

2N Products in EN 60839-11-1 Projects

2N products are developed for use in professional access control systems where high demands on security, reliability, and integration are essential. Although 2N does not hold its own EN 60839-11-1 system certification, our devices can form a fully integrated part of a comprehensive solution designed to meet the requirements of this standard at the system level.

Because EN 60839-11-1 evaluates the performance of the complete EACS rather than standalone devices, compliance depends on correct system design, integration, and configuration. Within such an architecture, 2N products function as secure and reliable edge devices that support the required security grade.

The following 2N products can be used as part of solutions designed in accordance with EN 60839-11-1 standard: 2N Access Unit 2.0, 2N Access Unit M, 2N IP Verso 2.0, 2N IP Force 2.0, 2N IP One, and 2N IP Style. Their suitability for these projects always depends on the method of installation, system integration, and overall system architecture.

Conditions for using 2N devices

To ensure 2N devices support systems designed in line with EN 60839-11-1 expectations, the following measures must be implemented:

Secured door control: measures to protect against manipulation and physical tampering

Intercoms or access readers must control door strikes via a 2N Security Relay installed on the secure (inner) side of the door, ideally near the ceiling
A door contact must be connected to the 2N device to enable continuous door state monitoring
The 2N device must be equipped with an active tamper switch to detect unauthorized interference

Secure credentials and authentication: to meet high security grade requirements

Use MIFARE DESFire EV3 cards encrypted using 2N PICard technology
Devices should combine RFID and keypad for stronger authentication
Fingerprint reader modules are not recommended

Protected system management: to reduce system-level risk

2N Access Commander, the central system management platform, must run on a computer located in a locked and secured room

Power resilience: ensuring system availability during power outages

Power devices via a PoE switch with backup power capable of at least 120 hours (5 days), or
Use a 12 V power supply with battery backup providing the same endurance

2N belongs in these projects

EN 60839-11-1 assesses the security of the entire access control system, not individual devices. When a solution is properly designed and supported by appropriate infrastructure components, 2N IP intercoms and access control units can be a reliable part of even highly secure projects.