HID R90 Long Range Reader

HID R90 Long Range Reader - Access control system

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HID R90 Long Range Reader is ideal for installations incorporating parking control and long read range applications. The iCLASS Long Range Smart Card Reader packages all the electronics in one rugged, attractive, and easy-to install housing.

Using the 13.56 MHz technology platform, the HID R90 Long Range Reader read only contactless smart card long range reader combines the longer read range of proximity with the power and heightened security of smart card technology, making it ideal for access control applications.

HID R90 Long Range Reader make access control more powerful, more versatile, and most importantly, offer enhanced security through encryption and mutual authentication.

At the same time, iCLASS is user-friendly, delivering the convenience, affordability, and reliability of proximity technology, for which HID is known worldwide.

Featuring crisp architectural styling, the smart card reader has an elegantly curved faceplate. The high intensity LED provides clear, visual feedback even in direct sunlight. Distinct tone sequences indicate status conditions.

Key Features :
  • Long read range distance (up to 18 inches or 45 centimeters).
  • Auto tuning for more consistent read ranges..
  • Reads all HID iCLASS and ISO15693 compatible (CSN) credentials.
  • Use one smart card reader to read standard proximity format data from HID iCLASS credentials.
  • "Parking Hold" feature allows connection to a loop detector to ensure accurate detection of vehicles in parking lanes.
  • With a multicolor LED and beeper which can be controlled internally or at host.
  • Two HID R90 units can operate one meter apart for "HI-LO" truck and car installations.
  • Wiegand output easily interfaces with most existing Wiegand protocol access control panels.

Specifications :

  • Typical Maximum Read Range*
    • 17" - 18" (43.2 - 45 cm) with HID iCLASS 2k card
    • 16" - 17" (40.6 - 43.2 cm) with HID iCLASS 16k and 32k cards
    • 15" - 16" (38 - 40.6 cm) with HID iCLASS 16k and 32k cards with Prox technology
    • 9" (22.9 cm) with HID iCLASS Key
    • 9" (22.9 cm) with HID iCLASS Tag
    • *Dependent upon installation conditions. Please note that all iCLASS credentials are available in either a 2k bit (256 Byte), 16k bit (2k Byte) or 32k bit (4k Byte) configuration.
  • Dimensions : 12" (30.48 cm) x 12" x 1.25" (3.175 cm)
  • Card compatibility : Reads all HID iCLASS and ISO15693 compatible (CSN) credentials.
  • Warranty : Lifetime

Frequently Asked Questions – HID R90 Long Range Reader

Quick answers to common questions about the HID R90 Long Range Reader, its specifications, compatibility, and use in access control systems.

Q. What is the maximum read range of the HID R90?
The R90 delivers up to 17-18 inches (43-45 cm) with iCLASS 2k cards, 16-17 inches with iCLASS 16k/32k cards, around 9 inches with iCLASS Keys / Tags, and 15-16 inches with iCLASS + Prox combination cards.
Q. Where is the HID R90 typically installed?
The R90 is ideal for parking gates, vehicle entry lanes, perimeter access and any application where a driver should not have to roll down a window or step out of a vehicle to present a credential.
Q. What is the Parking Hold feature on the R90?
Parking Hold lets the R90 connect to a vehicle loop detector under the road, so the reader only activates and reports a credential when a vehicle is actually present in the lane - improving accuracy and preventing false reads.
Q. Can two HID R90 readers be installed close together?
Yes. Two R90 units can operate as close as one meter apart, supporting HI-LO installations where one reader is positioned for cars and another for trucks or tall vehicles in the same lane.
Q. Does the HID R90 use Wiegand output?
Yes. The R90 provides Wiegand output that interfaces easily with most existing Wiegand-protocol access control panels.