Apartment, Multifamily & Rental Property Access Control
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CR-120 Metal Wiegand 26/34 Card Reader, 125 kHz or 13.56 MHz
Keyless 120 × 80 mm metal reader for EM or MIFARE cards. Outputs Wiegand 26/34 (66 on upper tiers) and is set up by swiping a configuration card.
- Four credential tiers: 125 kHz EM, 13.56 MHz UID, sector/CPU data read, FeliCa UID
- Wiegand 26/34 on every tier; Wiegand 66 on -MS and -MS-FC
- Configuration card sets Wiegand length, read mode, card key and number format
- Metal housing, 120 × 80 × 22.67 mm, card-only front
- -MS tiers read MIFARE Classic sectors, ISO/IEC 15693 UIDs and iCLASS CSN
- Frequency
- 125 kHz (-E) or 13.56 MHz (-M, -MS, -MS-FC)
- Output
- Wiegand 26/34; 66 on -MS tiers
- Power
- 12 V DC ±5%, ≤ 200 mA
- Dimensions
- 120 × 80 × 22.67 mm
- Housing
- Metal, no keypad
- Response
- < 120 ms
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Metal Wiegand 26/34 Card Reader, 125 kHz or 13.56 MHz: overview
The CR-120 is a card-only access reader in a 120 × 80 × 22.67 mm metal housing, meant for doors, gates and lift lobbies where an existing controller makes the access decisions. It sends card numbers over Wiegand and comes in four credential tiers, from basic 125 kHz EM reading up to 13.56 MHz versions that pull protected sector data and FeliCa numbers.
Pick the tier by the cards already in circulation. CR-120-E reads EM4100, EM4102 and EM4200-compatible cards and fobs. CR-120-M returns the UID of MIFARE Classic, DESFire, Plus, Ultralight, NTAG2xx and ISO/IEC 14443 CPU cards. CR-120-MS adds reading of protected MIFARE Classic 1K/4K sectors and CPU card files, ISO/IEC 15693 UIDs and the iCLASS card serial number (CSN) only, together with a Wiegand 66 option. CR-120-MS-FC also reads FeliCa UIDs.
Settings are held in the reader rather than on DIP switches. Swiping a configuration card changes the Wiegand length, read mode, card key and number format, so one stocked part can be adapted per site. A standalone card-issuing utility is available, and your third-party access software needs no changes. The reader answers in under 120 ms, copes well with metal surroundings, and has ESD and miswiring protection.
Integration notes
Power it from 12 V DC (±5%) and allow up to 200 mA. Wires: red +12 V, black GND, white D1, green D0, purple buzzer control, gray LED control. Tie the yellow lead to GND to lock the output at Wiegand 26. No ingress rating is published, so treat it as an indoor or sheltered-entrance reader.
More features
- 12 V DC (±5%), ≤ 200 mA; ESD and miswiring protection
CR-120 specifications
RF & credentials
| Frequency | 125 kHz (-E); 13.56 MHz (-M, -MS, -MS-FC) |
|---|---|
| Protocols | ISO/IEC 14443A, ISO/IEC 14443B, ISO/IEC 15693 |
| 125 kHz credentials | EM4100, EM4102, EM4200-compatible thick cards, thin cards and key fobs |
| 13.56 MHz UID read | MIFARE Classic Mini/EV1, MIFARE DESFire EV1/EV2/EV3/Light, MIFARE Plus S/X, MIFARE Ultralight/Ultralight C/Ultralight EV1, NTAG2xx; ISO/IEC 14443 CPU cards |
| Data read (-MS, -MS-FC) | Protected sector data of MIFARE Classic 1K/4K; file data of CPU cards (card key set by configuration card) |
| Other UIDs (-MS, -MS-FC) | ISO/IEC 15693 tags (e.g. ICODE); iCLASS card serial number (CSN) only |
| FeliCa (-MS-FC) | FeliCa card UID |
| Response time | < 120 ms once a card is inside the read zone |
Interfaces
| Output | Wiegand 26 / 34 (all versions); Wiegand 66 (-MS, -MS-FC) |
|---|---|
| Setup | Configuration card: Wiegand format, read mode, card key, card-number format |
| Controller inputs | Buzzer control, LED control |
| Format lead (yellow) | Connect to GND to fix the output at Wiegand 26 |
Electrical
| Supply voltage | 12 V DC (±5%) |
|---|---|
| Operating current | ≤ 200 mA |
| Protection | ESD protection, miswiring protection; resists detuning by nearby metal |
Mechanical & environment
| Dimensions | 120 × 80 × 22.67 mm (±0.3 mm) |
|---|---|
| Housing | Metal, card-only (no keypad) |
| Operating temperature | –10 to +60 °C |
| Storage temperature | –20 to +80 °C |
| Operating humidity | 15–90% RH |
| Ingress rating | Not specified (indoor or sheltered mounting) |
Variant comparison
| Variant | 125 kHz EM | 13.56 MHz UID | MIFARE Classic / CPU data | ISO/IEC 15693 UID & iCLASS CSN | FeliCa UID | Wiegand output |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR-120-E | Yes | — | — | — | — | 26 / 34 |
| CR-120-M | — | MIFARE, NTAG, CPU | — | — | — | 26 / 34 |
| CR-120-MS | — | MIFARE, NTAG, CPU | Yes | Yes | — | 26 / 34 / 66 |
| CR-120-MS-FC | — | MIFARE, NTAG, CPU | Yes | Yes | Yes | 26 / 34 / 66 |
Choose the version by the credentials already in use on site. "CPU" = ISO/IEC 14443 CPU (smart) cards; iCLASS support is card serial number (CSN) only.
Wire colors
| Wire | Function |
|---|---|
| Red | +12 V DC |
| Black | GND |
| White | Wiegand D1 |
| Green | Wiegand D0 |
| Purple | Buzzer control input |
| Gray | LED control input |
| Yellow | Connect to GND to fix the output at Wiegand 26 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CR-120-E | 125 kHz version: reads EM4100/EM4102/EM4200-compatible thick cards, thin cards and key fobs; Wiegand 26/34. | |
| CR-120-M | 13.56 MHz UID version: MIFARE Classic, DESFire EV1/EV2/EV3/Light, Plus S/X, Ultralight, NTAG2xx and ISO/IEC 14443 CPU card UIDs; Wiegand 26/34. | |
| CR-120-MS | 13.56 MHz secure-read version: all -M UIDs plus MIFARE Classic 1K/4K sector data and CPU card file data, ISO/IEC 15693 UID, iCLASS CSN only; Wiegand 26/34/66. | |
| CR-120-MS-FC | As -MS, plus FeliCa card UID (e.g. Octopus cards); Wiegand 26/34/66. |
Where the CR-120 is used
- Office and apartment doors feeding an existing Wiegand controller
- Lift lobbies passing MIFARE card UIDs to an elevator control board
- Swapping worn EM readers for -E units without re-enrolling the card base
- Sites whose staff already carry FeliCa cards, using -MS-FC
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CR-120 FAQ
Which version do I need for MIFARE Classic cards?
Use -M if your controller enrolls the card UID. Choose -MS if the reader should read a protected sector with your key, which helps against simple UID cloning.
How do I switch between Wiegand 26 and 34?
Select the format with the configuration card. Grounding the yellow lead fixes the output at Wiegand 26.
Can it read HID iCLASS credentials?
The -MS and -MS-FC versions read the iCLASS card serial number (CSN) only. They do not decode the secure credential, so enroll iCLASS cards by CSN.
Is the CR-120 waterproof?
No ingress rating is published for this housing. Install it indoors or under cover, and choose an IP-rated reader for fully exposed doors.
Is there a keypad version?
Yes. The CR-130 uses the same 120 × 80 mm metal format and adds a physical keypad and a doorbell button.
Before you buy
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