HID SmartID

HID SmartID - Access control system

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The SmartID ISO 14443 reader is a flexible, highly secure and stylish contactless smart card biometric reader ideal for customers that require a customizable reader for new or existing installations. Designed for a wide variety of applications from entry level access control to secure ID management, the reader family is completely configurable for every biometric access control application challenge.

The HID SmartID reader offers the ultimate choice in interoperability and programmability. Its unique capabilities, such as reading any HID MIFARE and/or DESFire application data file, meet all installation requirements.

The line includes single-technology 13.56 MHz, multi-technology 13.56 MHz and 125 kHz (HID Prox) and single-technology 13.56MHz with biometric authentication. Augmenting the HID iCLASS product line, SmartID launches HID into mature MIFARE/DESFire 13.56 MHz markets, with the ability to provide card and reader solutions no matter what the smart card technology.

HID SmartID readers provide one of the broadest ranges of card compatibility in the industry and can be configured as a specific solution for each project (see specifications chart on opposite side for specific compatibilities). The HID SmartID reader is available with or without keypad, adding an extra layer of protection for higher security installations.

See product data sheet for specific GEN 2 and GEN 1 differences in features.

Key Features :
  • Custom Configurations - Completely configurable for every access control application challenge.
  • Open Architecture Design - ISO 14443A MIFARE /DESFire Contactless smart card, compatible for broad card interoperability.
  • HID MIFARE - Supports secure HID MIFARE applications including HID Corporate 1000 card formats.
  • Field Upgradeable - Use cards or a serial connection to upgrade reader firmware and/or field configuration

Specifications :

  • Read Range* : Up to 1.5" (3.8 cm) - * Dependent upon installation conditions.
  • Dimensions : 5.59" x 1.81" x 0.98" (14.2 x 4.6 x 2.5 cm)
  • Card Compatibility includes : ISO 14443A ** - read/write MIFARE, DESFire, SmartMX, US Government FIPS 201. * Compatibility based on application selected
  • Warranty : Warrantied against defects in materials and workmanship for life. (see complete warranty policy for details)
  • Works with :
    • 143x/144x SmartID MIFARE Credentials***
    • 145x SmartID DESFire Credentials***
    • 13xx HID Prox Credentials**
    • FPxxx Indala Proximity Credentials**
    • 82000 EdgePlus E400 Single Door Controller****
    • 70100 VertX V100 Door/Reader Interface****
    • 72000 VertX V2000 Reader Interface/Network Controller****
  • Additional configuration format must accompany all reader orders. See 13.56 MHz How To Order Guide (HTOG) for more details

    ** Compatibility based on selected application

    See product data sheet for specific GEN 2 and GEN 1 differences in features.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the HID SmartID reader?

The HID SmartID is a flexible, highly secure ISO 14443 contactless smart card reader designed for customizable access control and secure ID management applications. It is completely configurable for every access control challenge and supports single-technology 13.56 MHz, multi-technology 13.56 MHz plus 125 kHz HID Prox, and single-technology 13.56 MHz with biometric authentication.

Q2. What card technologies does the HID SmartID support?

The HID SmartID supports ISO 14443A MIFARE/DESFire/SmartMX/FIPS 201 contactless smart cards, and is compatible with HID Prox 125 kHz credentials. It can read any HID MIFARE and/or DESFire application data file, and supports HID Corporate 1000 card formats for enhanced enterprise security.

Q3. Is the HID SmartID available with a keypad?

Yes. The HID SmartID reader is available with or without a keypad, enabling organizations to add an extra layer of PIN-based protection for higher security installations without requiring a different reader platform.

Q4. Can the HID SmartID reader be updated in the field?

Yes. The HID SmartID is field upgradeable — reader firmware and configuration can be updated using cards or a serial connection in the field, avoiding costly reader replacement and enabling new security features and credential formats to be deployed without downtime.

Q5. What are the physical and warranty specifications of the HID SmartID?

The HID SmartID measures 5.59" x 1.81" x 0.98" (14.2 x 4.6 x 2.5 cm) with a read range of up to 1.5" (3.8 cm). It carries a lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship and is compatible with EdgePlus E400, VertX V100, and VertX V2000 controller platforms.