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CR-190 Wiegand 26/34 RFID Card Reader, EM, MIFARE or Dual
Card-only 89.5 mm square reader with Wiegand 26/34 output (66 on upper tiers), in EM, MIFARE, sector-read, FeliCa and dual-frequency versions.
- Wiegand 26/34 on every version, Wiegand 66 on -MS, -MS-FC and -D
- Five versions: 125 kHz EM, 13.56 MHz UID, sector/CPU data read, FeliCa, dual frequency
- Card-only square housing, 89.5 × 89.5 × 16.3 mm
- Controller-driven buzzer and LED inputs for access feedback
- 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
- Power
- 12 V DC ±5%, ≤ 200 mA
- Dimensions
- 89.5 × 89.5 × 16.3 mm
- Keypad
- None (card-only)
- Response
- < 120 ms
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Wiegand 26/34 RFID Card Reader, EM, MIFARE or Dual: overview
The CR-190 is a card-only Wiegand reader in an 89.5 × 89.5 × 16.3 mm square housing, the keyless companion to the CR-180 keypad model. It suits office doors, lift cars and turnstile heads that need a neat card reader in front of an existing controller, and it is offered in five credential versions.
CR-190-E reads 125 kHz EM4100, EM4102 and EM4200-compatible cards and fobs. CR-190-M returns 13.56 MHz UIDs from MIFARE Classic, DESFire, Plus, Ultralight, NTAG2xx and CPU cards. CR-190-MS also reads protected MIFARE Classic 1K/4K sectors and CPU card files, ISO/IEC 15693 UIDs and the iCLASS CSN; CR-190-MS-FC adds FeliCa. CR-190-D reads both EM and MIFARE/NTAG credentials, a practical choice when two card populations must share a door during a changeover.
The Wiegand format (26, 34 or 66 bits depending on version), read mode, card key and card-number format are set by swiping a configuration card. Response time is under 120 ms, and the design includes ESD and miswiring protection.
Integration notes
Power: 12 V DC (±5%), up to 200 mA. Leads: red +12 V, black GND, white D1, green D0, purple buzzer control, gray LED control; tie yellow to GND to fix Wiegand 26. The purple and gray inputs let the controller drive the reader's buzzer and LED for access feedback. No ingress rating is published, so mount it indoors or under cover.
More features
- 12 V DC (±5%), ≤ 200 mA; response < 120 ms
CR-190 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 |
| 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 |
Electrical
| Supply voltage | 12 V DC (±5%) |
|---|---|
| Operating current | ≤ 200 mA |
| Protection | ESD protection, miswiring protection |
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-190-E | Yes | — | — | — | — | 26 / 34 |
| CR-190-M | — | MIFARE, NTAG, CPU | — | — | — | 26 / 34 |
| CR-190-MS | — | MIFARE, NTAG, CPU | Yes | Yes | — | 26 / 34 / 66 |
| CR-190-MS-FC | — | MIFARE, NTAG, CPU | Yes | Yes | Yes | 26 / 34 / 66 |
| CR-190-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-190-E | 125 kHz version: reads EM4100/EM4102/EM4200-compatible thick cards, thin cards and key fobs; Wiegand 26/34. | |
| CR-190-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-190-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-190-MS-FC | As -MS, plus FeliCa card UID (e.g. Octopus cards); Wiegand 26/34/66. | |
| CR-190-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-190 is used
- Office doors wired to an existing Wiegand 26 or 34 controller
- Lift cars and lobbies passing MIFARE UIDs to an elevator control board
- Turnstile heads that need a compact square card reader
- Shared doors during an EM-to-MIFARE card changeover (-D)
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.
Turnstile & Speed-Gate Readers: QR, RFID and Face
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CR-190 FAQ
Will the CR-190 work with my existing access controller?
It works with controllers that accept Wiegand 26 or 34, and Wiegand 66 on -MS, -MS-FC and -D. Match the reader format to the controller port with the configuration card.
Which version reads FeliCa cards?
Only CR-190-MS-FC. It reads the FeliCa UID in addition to everything the -MS version reads.
What are the purple and gray wires for?
They are control inputs: purple drives the buzzer and gray drives the LED, so the controller can signal granted or denied at the reader.
Does it read DESFire application data?
No. The 13.56 MHz versions read the DESFire EV1/EV2/EV3/Light UID only. Sector and file data reads are for MIFARE Classic 1K/4K and CPU cards on -MS versions.
Before you buy
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