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CA-160 125 kHz EM4100 / TK4100 Read-Only ID Card
Fixed-number 125 kHz proximity credentials for compatible readers, offered in thin, thick and custom card formats.
- 125 kHz EM4100, EM4102 or TK4100 configurations
- Card number fixed before sealing; read-only operation
- Thin, thick and custom card forms
- PVC / ABS material choices
- More than 10 years stated data retention
- Frequency
- 125 kHz
- Chip options
- EM4100 / EM4102 / TK4100
- Operation
- Read-only fixed identifier
- Form
- Standard, thin, thick or custom
- Data retention
- More than 10 years
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125 kHz EM4100 / TK4100 Read-Only ID Card: overview
CA-160 is a read-only 125 kHz proximity card family for existing attendance, access-control and patrol systems. The listed chip choices are EM4100, EM4102 and TK4100. The credential presents a card number to the reader, and that number is fixed before the card is sealed; it is not a writable user-data card.
The family includes standard, thin, thick and special-shaped formats, with PVC and ABS listed as construction materials. No numerical dimensions or thicknesses are supplied for those format choices. Specify the physical form needed for printing, carrying or insertion into a holder, then confirm the actual dimensions before approving the order.
Use the reader and issuing system to establish compatibility. The source describes identification by an exposed card number without a separate security function. This family therefore should not be described as an authenticated smart-card credential or as protection against copied identifiers. It is intended to reproduce the credential format an existing system expects, subject to a sample check.
The published sensing figure is 10–25 cm, but the reader, antenna and card construction are not identified for that measurement. Treat it as an unqualified reference value, and test the selected card on the installed reader. Data retention is stated as more than ten years. No operating temperature, ingress rating or guaranteed number uniqueness is supplied for this product.
CA-160 specifications
RF & identifier
| Frequency | 125 kHz |
|---|---|
| Chip choices | EM4100 / EM4102 / TK4100 |
| Data operation | Read-only; card number fixed before sealing |
| Security behavior | Identifier only; no confidentiality function documented |
| Data retention | More than 10 years |
| Published sensing figure | 10–25 cm; reader and test conditions unspecified |
Card construction
| Form options | Standard card, thick card, thin card or special-shaped card |
|---|---|
| Materials | PVC / ABS |
| Dimensions / thickness | Not specified |
Specifications can change between production batches. Confirm the current revision with us before placing volume orders.
Ordering options
Quote the SKU that matches your frequency, interface and mounting. Not sure? Send us your controller model and we will pick the variant for you.
| SKU | Configuration | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| CA-160-E | 125 kHz read-only card; specify EM4100, EM4102 or TK4100 and physical form |
Where the CA-160 is used
- Replacement credentials for compatible 125 kHz access readers
- Fixed-number staff attendance cards
- Read-only identifiers for patrol systems
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CA-160 FAQ
Can the stored card number be changed?
No. The product is described as read-only, with its card number fixed before sealing.
Which reader frequency is needed?
The specification lists 125 kHz and EM4100, EM4102 or TK4100 chip options. Confirm the expected credential type on the installed reader.
Is a numerical card thickness supplied?
No. Thin, thick and custom formats are listed without numerical dimensions or thicknesses.
Is the listed range guaranteed on my reader?
The published 10–25 cm figure has no specified reader or test conditions. Verify the selected card with your installed equipment.
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