Read-only readers for identification and enrollment of proximity cards or contactless smart cards
RF IDeas’ pcProx card readers are designed for customers seeking to leverage their existing card system for applications beyond building access. The pcProx Enroll readers are engineered to work with nearly all proximity and contactless smart card technologies. The 13.56 MHz contactless model is compatible with most 13.56 MHz cards and the 125 kHz proximity model provides error-free identification for over 300 million physical access cards worldwide.
Featuring plug-n-play functionality, no required software, and embedded configurable flash memory, these readers are ready to integrate with nearly all operating systems, applications, and embedded controllers. As a card enrollment or ID badge reader/tester, the USB model emulates a keyboard and keystrokes the card’s ID and/or site code to the cursor’s location on the screen. The reader can be configured to add keystrokes before and after the card’s data. The serial version, available in RS-232, Ethernet, or USB Virtual COM, delivers the card’s data in ASCII.
In addition to the standard housing (shown), readers are available in various form factors, including: USB Dongle, PCMCIA, kiosk/wall mount, embedded keyboard, and OEM bare boards. Using the optional RF IDeas Software Developer’s Kit (SDK), the pcProx family of card readers can easily be integrated into most applications.
Note: For HID’s iClass cards, including Elite Key, the card’s data is read and will include the card ID and/or the facility site code, while for ISO 14443/15693, LEGIC, or NXP’s MIFARE cards/tags/labels, just the card’s serial number data is read from the card.
PC/LAN Access Control Application Log-On Employee Identification | Time & Attendance Meeting Attendance, Visitor Management Hoteling | Dispensing | |||
PLC & Embedded Controllers Manufacturing | Secure Printing | Mobile | |||
OEM | Point of Sale | Physical Access |
Typical Maximum Read Range | 1.0" – 3.0" (2.5 – 7.6cm) dependent upon card type and environmental conditions |
Dimensions | (Desktop) 3.4" x 2" x 0.6" (except for custom Indala, Pyramid) |
Weight | (Desktop) 4.0oz (113.39g) |
Power Supply | USB self-powered; PoE; Serial RS232: several power options exist |
Interface | USB, Ethernet or RS232 DB9 |
Transmit Frequency | 125 kHz for proximity Enroll model, 13.56 MHz for contactless Enroll model |
Operating Temperature Range | -22° to 150°F (-30° to 65°C) |
Operating Humidity Range | 5% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing |
Storage Temperature Range | -40° to 185°F (-40° to 85°C) |
Indicators | Tri-state LED, beeper |
Certifications | FCC, United States; CE Mark, Europe; C-TICK, RoHS, Industry Canada |