HID ThinLine II 5395 Reader — Slim Wall 125 kHz Proximity Reader for Chicago Tight-Profile Replacements
Model / Series: ThinLine II 5395
Slim 125 kHz proximity reader for buildings still running HID Prox cards — the low-profile pick when the reader shouldn't stand out on the wall.
We don't just ship boxes — this goes in as part of our access control installation in Chicago work. From the Loop to Rogers Park — see our security work across Chicago.
Specifications
- Brand
- HID Global
- Model
- ThinLine II 5395
- Series
- HID Proximity
- Form Factor
- Slim wall (low-profile single-gang)
- Card Technologies Supported
- HID Prox (125 kHz)
- Frequency
- 125 kHz proximity
- Authentication
- None — legacy 125 kHz Prox protocol
- Keypad
- No
- Communication Protocol
- Wiegand
- Read Range (typical)
- Up to 3.5 in / 9 cm
- LED Indicators
- Yes — multi-color status indicator
- Audible Indicator
- Yes — beeper
- Operating Temperature
- −35 °C to +66 °C
- Environmental Protection
- IP55 (indoor / protected outdoor)
- Mounting
- Slim wall — low-profile installation
Best Fit & Recommended For
HID ThinLine II 5395 — Slim Wall 125 kHz Proximity Reader for Architectural Profiles
The HID ThinLine II 5395 is the slim wall-mount 125 kHz proximity reader from HID Global’s Proximity line — supporting legacy HID Prox 125 kHz credentials in a low-profile form factor for clean architectural appearance. Standard Wiegand output, IP55-rated for indoor and protected outdoor positions.
Most ThinLine swaps we do are lobby refreshes — the building keeps its existing Prox fobs, and the slim housing keeps the designer happy where a full-size ProxPro would sit on the wall like a brick.
When to Choose ThinLine II vs. Sibling Prox Readers
| Form factor | Model | Best fit |
|---|---|---|
| Compact mullion | ProxPoint Plus 6005 | Narrow frames, mullions |
| Standard wall (full-size) | ProxPro 5355 | Standard commercial doors |
| Slim wall (low-profile) | ThinLine II 5395 (this) | Architecturally-sensitive wall positions |
| Newer standard wall | ProxPro II 5455 | Newer-generation ProxPro replacement |
| Mini | MiniProx 5365 | Smallest compact Prox |
The ThinLine II 5395 is the right pick when wall-mount installation is needed AND profile / appearance matters.
Migration Path to Modern Credentials
When the project is ready to migrate from Prox to smart cards / mobile credentials, replace ThinLine II 5395 readers with:
- multiCLASS SE RP15 — single-gang mid-size form factor, reads BOTH Prox AND iCLASS SE / SEOS for phased migration
- HID Signo 40 — full multi-technology + HID Mobile Access + Apple Wallet
Where the ThinLine II 5395 Wins in Chicago
- Chicago commercial properties needing slim-profile Prox reader replacements
- Office building lobbies with architectural appearance requirements — Loop, River North, Mag Mile premium commercial
- Condo / HOA entries where reader profile matters for finished appearance
- Multi-tenant residential lobbies with low-profile installation requirements
- Hospitality lobby + back-of-house with architectural finish requirements at boutique hotels
- Property management buildings with installed Prox infrastructure
- Clinic and small medical practice doors
- Like-for-like replacement deployments where slim profile matters
Local Chicago Coverage
Vidimost installs the HID ThinLine II 5395 across the full city of Chicago — downtown Loop to the neighborhood corridors.
Recommended Pairings
- HID ProxPoint Plus 6005 — for narrow-frame Prox positions
- HID ProxPro 5355 — for standard wall (full-size) positions
- HID MiniProx 5365 — for smallest compact positions
- HID multiCLASS SE RP15 — for credential migration
- HID Signo 40 — for full multi-tech + mobile
Professional Installation by Vidimost
Vidimost LLC is an active HID Global installer across Chicago. The ThinLine II 5395 is our slim-profile Prox reader pick for Chicago offices, HOAs, multi-tenant residential, and hospitality projects where appearance matters. Full-scope service includes site walkthrough, credential ecosystem assessment, Wiegand wiring + reader replacement, slim wall mounting, reader commissioning, controller configuration, and operator training. Contact us for a free site walkthrough and quote.
Frequently Installed Together
HID Global
HID ProxPoint Plus 6005
Compact mullion 125 kHz Prox reader — the cheap like-for-like swap when a legacy reader dies and every existing fob has to keep working.
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HID ProxPro 5355
Standard-wall 125 kHz Prox reader on a single-gang box — swaps in for a failed unit while the building's existing fobs stay in service.
View →HID Global
HID MiniProx 5365
The smallest 125 kHz proximity reader HID makes — for elevator panels, gate posts, and tight spots where a standard prox reader won't fit.
View →HID Global
multiCLASS SE RP15
Single-gang multi-technology door reader that reads legacy 125 kHz Prox fobs and new iCLASS SE / SEOS smart cards during a phased credential swap.
View →HID Global
HID Signo 40
Single-gang door access reader that takes phone credentials, Apple Wallet, smart cards, and older 125 kHz Prox — the standard pick for building entries and office doors.
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