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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.
- Five capability tiers, from 125 kHz EM read-only to 13.56 MHz multi-protocol read/write
- Reads UIDs of MIFARE Classic, DESFire EV1/EV2/EV3, MIFARE Plus, Ultralight, NTAG2xx and CPU cards
- MIFARE Classic 1K/4K sector read/write and key change on PC-110-MS and above
- Top tier adds ISO/IEC 15693 (ICODE 2) read/write plus iCLASS CSN and FeliCa number reading
- Driver-free USB, bus-powered at 5 V, ≤ 150 mA; Windows, Android and Linux hosts
- Frequency
- 125 kHz or 13.56 MHz (by version)
- Standards
- ISO/IEC 14443A/B, ISO/IEC 15693
- Interface
- USB, driver-free
- Read range
- ≥ 30 mm (card-dependent)
- Power
- 5 V DC via USB, ≤ 150 mA
- Dimensions
- 110 × 80 × 16.2 mm
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USB RFID Reader/Writer, 125 kHz & 13.56 MHz, Metal Frame: overview
The PC-110 is a USB desktop RFID reader/writer for enrollment desks, HR offices and card-issuing counters. It connects to the PC without a driver, takes its power from the USB port and sits in a 110 × 80 × 16.2 mm housing with a metal middle frame. Supported host systems are Windows, Android and Linux.
The family is split into capability tiers, so you pay only for the card operations your project needs. PC-110-E reads 125 kHz EM4100, EM4102 and EM4200-compatible credentials, and PC-110-M reads 13.56 MHz UIDs from MIFARE Classic, DESFire, MIFARE Plus, Ultralight, NTAG2xx and CPU cards. PC-110-MS adds MIFARE Classic 1K/4K sector read/write and key changes. PC-110-MS-N goes further with CPU-card writing, DESFire EV1 application files and Ultralight/NTAG read/write, while PC-110-MS-N-IC also covers ISO/IEC 15693 (ICODE 2) read/write and reads iCLASS CSN and FeliCa card numbers.
On the read-only versions the card-number format is set in configuration software, so the output lines up with the numbering your access-control or membership platform stores. The two top tiers switch between active mode, where the reader reports each card by itself, and passive mode, where your application sends read and write commands. Firmware can be updated online.
Integration notes
Read distance is 30 mm or more, depending on card type and surroundings, and a read completes in under 100 ms inside that range. Current draw stays at or below 150 mA from the 5 V USB supply. Rated operating conditions are −10 to +60 °C at 15–90% relative humidity.
More features
- Card-number output format set in software; online firmware update
- 110 × 80 × 16.2 mm desktop housing with a metal middle frame
PC-110 specifications
RF & credentials
| Frequency | 125 kHz (PC-110-E); 13.56 MHz (all other versions) |
|---|---|
| Standards | ISO/IEC 14443A, ISO/IEC 14443B, ISO/IEC 15693 (15693 on PC-110-MS-N-IC only) |
| 125 kHz credentials | EM4100, EM4102 and EM4200-compatible thick cards, thin cards and key fobs |
| 13.56 MHz UID reading | MIFARE Classic Mini/EV1, MIFARE DESFire EV1/Light/EV2/EV3, MIFARE Plus S/X, MIFARE Ultralight/Ultralight C/Ultralight EV1, NTAG2xx and CPU (microprocessor) cards |
| Read/write functions | By version; see the version comparison table |
| Read distance | ≥ 30 mm (depends on card type and environment) |
| Read time | < 100 ms within read distance |
| Read speed | 0.2 s |
| Interval between reads | 0.5 s |
Interfaces & software
| Host interface | USB, driver-free |
|---|---|
| Operating systems | Windows, Android, Linux |
| Output format | Card-number format configurable in software |
| Reading modes | Active or passive, switchable (PC-110-MS-N and PC-110-MS-N-IC) |
| Firmware | Online update supported |
Electrical
| Supply | 5 V DC via USB |
|---|---|
| Current | ≤ 150 mA |
Mechanical & environment
| Dimensions | 110 × 80 × 16.2 mm (±0.3 mm) |
|---|---|
| Housing | Desktop housing with metal middle frame |
| Operating temperature | −10 to +60 °C (14 to 140 °F) |
| Storage temperature | −20 to +70 °C (−4 to +158 °F) |
| Operating humidity | 15–90% RH |
Version comparison
| Function | PC-110-E | PC-110-M | PC-110-MS | PC-110-MS-N | PC-110-MS-N-IC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency | 125 kHz | 13.56 MHz | 13.56 MHz | 13.56 MHz | 13.56 MHz |
| EM4100/EM4102/EM4200 card read | Yes | — | — | — | — |
| 13.56 MHz UID read (MIFARE, DESFire, Plus, Ultralight, NTAG2xx, CPU) | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MIFARE Classic 1K/4K sector read/write, key change | — | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CPU card: encrypted content read, card write | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| DESFire EV1 application file read/write | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| Ultralight / Ultralight C / NTAG2xx read/write | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| ISO/IEC 15693 (ICODE 2) read/write | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| iCLASS CSN and FeliCa card-number read | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| Operation | Outputs card number | Outputs card number | Driven by host software | Active output or host commands | Active output or host commands |
| Configurable output format | Yes | Yes | — | Yes (active mode) | Yes (active mode) |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| PC-110-E | 125 kHz EM read-only desktop reader (EM4100/EM4102/EM4200-compatible), configurable output, metal frame | |
| PC-110-M | 13.56 MHz UID read-only reader for MIFARE, DESFire, Plus, Ultralight, NTAG2xx and CPU cards, configurable output | |
| PC-110-MS | 13.56 MHz reader/writer: UID reading plus MIFARE Classic 1K/4K sector read/write and key change | |
| PC-110-MS-N | 13.56 MHz reader/writer: adds CPU-card writing, DESFire EV1 files, Ultralight/NTAG read/write, active/passive modes | |
| PC-110-MS-N-IC | Top tier: all PC-110-MS-N functions plus ISO/IEC 15693 (ICODE 2) read/write and iCLASS CSN / FeliCa number reading |
Where the PC-110 is used
- Enrolling EM or MIFARE credentials into an access-control database at a reception desk
- Writing sector data and keys to MIFARE Classic cards before issuing them to residents
- Encoding NTAG2xx tags or DESFire EV1 application files for a membership scheme
- Registering the serial numbers of visitors' existing iCLASS or FeliCa badges
- Capturing staff badge numbers into HR or time-attendance software during onboarding
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PC-110 FAQ
Which PC-110 version do I need?
Choose PC-110-E for 125 kHz EM cards and PC-110-M to read 13.56 MHz UIDs only. Step up to PC-110-MS for MIFARE Classic sector writing, PC-110-MS-N for CPU, DESFire EV1 file and NTAG writing, or PC-110-MS-N-IC if you also handle ICODE 2, iCLASS or FeliCa cards.
Does it need a driver or an external power supply?
No. The reader is powered from the USB port at 5 V (≤ 150 mA) and runs driver-free on Windows, Android and Linux hosts.
How close must the card be?
Read distance is 30 mm or more depending on card type and environment, and a read completes in under 100 ms within that range.
Can it read data from iCLASS or FeliCa cards?
The PC-110-MS-N-IC reads the card serial number of iCLASS cards and the card number of FeliCa cards. Protected application data on those cards is not supported.
Can the output format match my access software?
Yes. On the read-only versions, and in active mode on the top two tiers, the card-number format is configured in software. Send us a sample of the number your platform expects and we will confirm the setting before dispatch.
Before you buy
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