Access Control Cards, Key Fobs & Desktop Card Readers

Cards, fobs and wristbands with desktop readers for enrollment and encoding. Match the credential chip, read mode and output number to the installed system before specifying printing or a replacement batch.

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Cards, Key Fobs & Wristbands

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CA-110

ABS RFID Key Fob, 125 kHz / 13.56 MHz

Pocket-size ABS key fob credentials with LF or HF chip options, custom colors and identification printing; listed read distance is 5–10 cm.

125 kHz or 13.56 MHz5–10 cm, reader dependentABS, epoxy filled
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CA-190

SUS304 Metal RFID Key Fob

Stainless-steel and ABS key fobs with five chip configurations, including DESFire EV3; listed read distance is 0–3 or 0–4 cm by chip.

SUS304 stainless steel / ABS125 kHz or 13.56 MHz49.2 × 38 × 6.9 mm ±0.5 mm
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CA-120

Soft RFID Wristband, 65 / 74 mm

Wearable LF or HF credentials with 65 or 74 mm diameter options, multiple colors and a listed 2–5 cm reading distance.

125 kHz or 13.56 MHz65 mm / 74 mm; customizable2–5 cm
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CA-150

NTAG213 / NTAG216 NFC Card, 85.5 × 54 mm

13.56 MHz ISO/IEC 14443A NFC cards using NTAG213 or NTAG216, with custom artwork, data writing and a 0–5 cm listed read distance.

13.56 MHzISO/IEC 14443ANTAG213 or NTAG216
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CA-130

Custom-Shaped RFID Card, LF / HF / UHF

Custom round, square or irregular RFID credentials with LF, HF or UHF chip options and configurable printing, coding and finish.

125 kHz / 13.56 MHz / 860–960 MHzRound, square, irregular or customPVC / PET
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CA-140

Epoxy RFID Card, Custom Shape

Custom printed RFID cards with a transparent epoxy finish, LF or HF chip choices and a listed reader distance of 0–5 cm.

125 kHz or 13.56 MHz0–5 cm, setup dependentPVC / PET
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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 kHzEM4100 / EM4102 / TK4100Read-only fixed identifier
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CA-170

13.56 MHz Classic 1K-Compatible Smart Card

Classic 1K-compatible credentials with 16 sectors and two key sets per sector, in an 86 × 54 × 0.87 mm PVC/PET format.

13.56 MHz1,024 bytes / 16 sectors86 × 54 × 0.87 mm
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USB Desktop Readers

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PC-140

Dual-Frequency USB RFID Reader/Writer, HID/CDC Switchable

One desktop unit for 125 kHz EM and 13.56 MHz MIFARE, DESFire, ICODE, CPU and NFC Forum tags, with switchable USB HID/CDC modes and active or command-driven reading.

125 kHz + 13.56 MHzISO/IEC 14443A/B, 15693, 18092USB HID / CDC, switchable
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PC-110

USB RFID Reader/Writer, 125 kHz & 13.56 MHz, Metal Frame

Metal-framed USB desktop reader in five versions, from 125 kHz EM and 13.56 MHz UID read-only up to MIFARE sector, DESFire, NTAG and ICODE read/write. Driver-free.

125 kHz or 13.56 MHz (by version)ISO/IEC 14443A/B, ISO/IEC 15693USB, driver-free
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PC-150

13.56 MHz USB NFC Reader/Writer with Dual SAM Slots

HF desktop reader/writer for MIFARE, DESFire, FeliCa, ICODE, CPU and NFC Forum Type 1–5 tags, with two SAM slots, 0–4 cm range and switchable USB HID/CDC.

13.56 MHzISO/IEC 14443A/B, 15693, 18092, 78162
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PC-120

Desktop RFID Card Reader/Writer, USB, 107 mm Square

Square 107 mm USB desktop reader: 125 kHz EM or 13.56 MHz UID read-only versions, plus encoders for MIFARE Classic sectors, CPU cards, DESFire EV1 files and NTAG.

125 kHz or 13.56 MHz (by version)ISO/IEC 14443A/BUSB, driver-free
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PC-130

Compact USB RFID Card Reader, 125 kHz, 13.56 MHz or Dual

Entry-level USB desktop card reader in 125 kHz EM, 13.56 MHz UID and dual-frequency versions; one dual model also writes MIFARE Classic sectors. Driver-free.

125 kHz, 13.56 MHz or dual (by version)ISO/IEC 14443A (13.56 MHz)USB, driver-free
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Buyer's notes

How to choose cards & desktop readers

A credential order begins with the reader and the data your system expects, not the printed card design. Cards with the same shape can use different frequencies, chips and memory arrangements. The desktop device used to enroll them must also produce the number or authenticated data required by the site.

Specify the credential before its appearance

The card and fob range includes read-only LF cards, HF memory and NFC cards, CPU-card options, fobs and wearable formats. Choose a confirmed chip configuration for the required application. A CPU card should not be treated as interchangeable with a DESFire card, and sharing a carrier frequency does not establish protocol or application compatibility.

For a replacement batch, provide a sample credential and the reader configuration. Check the enrolled number, byte order and any facility-code treatment. If the system reads protected data, establish the key and encoding requirements through an authorized process. Printing and visible serial numbers must be mapped to the electronic record rather than assumed to match it.

Choose the desk workflow

USB readers cover number capture and selected encoding tasks. Keyboard mode types into the active field; it is useful for enrollment but does not itself write card memory. Command-based read/write devices need a supported tool or host integration. Compare the exact model and interface mode with the software used at reception or the issuing desk.

Evaluate the entire workflow with samples: present the credential, enroll it, verify the stored number and test it at the real door. For encoded credentials, read back the programmed data before accepting the batch. The USB output-format guide explains common enrollment mismatches, while the card-frequency guide helps distinguish the radio options.

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Guides and applications

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Elevator Access Control Readers

Elevator card readers for car panels and lift lobbies: anti-clone encrypted cards, QR codes for visitors, Wiegand or RS485 output to the floor controller.

Frequently asked questions

Can I order by card frequency alone?

Frequency is only one check. Specify the chip or credential format, the reader’s supported operations and whether the system uses a UID or protected data.

Will the number printed on a card match the controller record?

It must be specified and verified. Readers may format the electronic identifier differently, so confirm the data mapping before printing or enrolling a batch.

Can a desktop reader encode every card it can identify?

No. UID capture and memory writing are different functions. Select a reader/writer with commands for the actual chip and provide the authorized keys where required.

Can cards and a desktop reader be evaluated together?

Yes. Use a sample set to check enrollment output, any encoding step and reading at the installed entrance. Keep the accepted configuration with the batch specification.

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