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CR-180 Touch Keypad RFID Card Reader, Wiegand 26/34/66
Square 89.5 mm touch-keypad reader for card plus PIN, reading up to 9 cm, in EM, MIFARE, sector-read, FeliCa and dual-frequency versions with Wiegand output.
- Touch keypad plus card reading in an 89.5 × 89.5 × 16.3 mm square housing
- Reads card numbers at up to 9 cm (varies with card and installation)
- Five versions: EM, MIFARE UID, sector/CPU data read, FeliCa, dual frequency
- Wiegand 26/34 on all versions; Wiegand 66 on -MS, -MS-FC and -D
- Configuration card sets Wiegand format, read mode, card key and number format
- Frequency
- 125 kHz, 13.56 MHz or dual (by version)
- Output
- Wiegand 26/34/66
- Read range
- Up to 9 cm
- Keypad
- Touch keys
- Power
- 12 V DC ±5%, ≤ 200 mA
- Dimensions
- 89.5 × 89.5 × 16.3 mm
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Touch Keypad RFID Card Reader, Wiegand 26/34/66: overview
The CR-180 is a touch-keypad card reader in an 89.5 × 89.5 × 16.3 mm square housing, reading card numbers at up to 9 cm depending on the card and the installation. It passes card numbers and PIN entries to any controller with a Wiegand input and is stocked in five credential versions, including a dual-frequency model.
CR-180-E reads 125 kHz EM4100/EM4102/EM4200-compatible cards and fobs. CR-180-M returns the UID of 13.56 MHz MIFARE Classic, DESFire, Plus, Ultralight, NTAG2xx and CPU cards. CR-180-MS adds protected MIFARE Classic 1K/4K sector and CPU file reads, ISO/IEC 15693 UIDs and the iCLASS CSN, and CR-180-MS-FC adds FeliCa UIDs. CR-180-D reads EM and MIFARE/NTAG credentials in one reader, which suits buildings replacing proximity cards in stages.
Every setting, from Wiegand format to read mode, card key and card-number format, is changed by swiping a configuration card. The reader answers in under 120 ms, holds up well when mounted near metal, and includes ESD and miswiring protection. The keyless CR-190 shares the same housing.
Integration notes
Supply 12 V DC (±5%), up to 200 mA. Leads: red +12 V, black GND, white D1, green D0, purple buzzer control, gray LED control; grounding yellow locks the output at Wiegand 26. PIN entries share the Wiegand pair, but the keypad format is not published, so give us your controller model and we confirm it. No ingress rating is published; for exposed doors add a rain cover or choose an IP-rated reader.
More features
- 12 V DC (±5%), ≤ 200 mA; response < 120 ms
CR-180 specifications
RF & credentials
| Frequency | 125 kHz (-E); 13.56 MHz (-M, -MS, -MS-FC); 125 kHz + 13.56 MHz (-D) |
|---|---|
| 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 (CPU cards not listed for -D) |
| 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 |
| Read range | Up to 9 cm for card-number reads (depends on card and installation) |
| Response time | < 120 ms once a card is inside the read zone |
Interfaces
| Output | Wiegand 26 / 34 (all versions); Wiegand 66 (-MS, -MS-FC, -D) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Keypad | Touch keys |
Electrical
| Supply voltage | 12 V DC (±5%) |
|---|---|
| Operating current | ≤ 200 mA |
| Protection | ESD protection, miswiring protection; resists detuning by nearby metal |
Mechanical & environment
| Dimensions | 89.5 × 89.5 × 16.3 mm (±0.5 mm) |
|---|---|
| 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-180-E | Yes | — | — | — | — | 26 / 34 |
| CR-180-M | — | MIFARE, NTAG, CPU | — | — | — | 26 / 34 |
| CR-180-MS | — | MIFARE, NTAG, CPU | Yes | Yes | — | 26 / 34 / 66 |
| CR-180-MS-FC | — | MIFARE, NTAG, CPU | Yes | Yes | Yes | 26 / 34 / 66 |
| CR-180-D | Yes | MIFARE, NTAG | — | — | — | 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-180-E | 125 kHz version: reads EM4100/EM4102/EM4200-compatible thick cards, thin cards and key fobs; Wiegand 26/34. | |
| CR-180-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-180-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-180-MS-FC | As -MS, plus FeliCa card UID (e.g. Octopus cards); Wiegand 26/34/66. | |
| CR-180-D | Dual-frequency version: 125 kHz EM4100/EM4102/EM4200 plus 13.56 MHz MIFARE Classic/DESFire/Plus/Ultralight/NTAG2xx UIDs; Wiegand 26/34/66. |
Where the CR-180 is used
- Office and apartment entrances enforcing card plus PIN through the controller
- Buildings phasing out 125 kHz cards, using -D on shared doors
- Lift lobbies and plant rooms that need a PIN step after hours
- Member entrances where a PIN backs up a forgotten card
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CR-180 FAQ
What is the read range of the CR-180?
Up to 9 cm when reading card numbers. The actual distance depends on the card type and the mounting surface.
Which version reads both 125 kHz and 13.56 MHz cards?
CR-180-D. It reads EM4100/EM4102/EM4200 cards and fobs and the UID of MIFARE Classic, DESFire, Plus, Ultralight and NTAG2xx cards, with Wiegand 26/34/66 output.
How are PIN entries sent to the controller?
On the same Wiegand data pair as card numbers. The keypad format is not published, so we confirm it against your controller model before shipping.
Can it read MIFARE Classic sector data instead of the UID?
Yes, on CR-180-MS and CR-180-MS-FC. Set the read mode and card key with the configuration card; the reader then outputs data from the protected sector.
Is there a card-only version?
Yes. The CR-190 uses the same square housing without the keypad.
Before you buy
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