HID pivCLASS R15

HID pivCLASS R15 - Access control system

HID pivCLASS R15 Reader - HID access control reader

HID pivCLASS R15 mullion contactless biometric reader is suitable for use in security areas meeting the FIPS-201 criteria for “Controlled” access. When used in conjunction with HID Global’s HID pivCLASS Authentication Module (PAM), the biometric reader provides strong authentication ensuring that the card being presented is genuine; the data on the card has not been changed or manipulated; and the card is not a copy or clone of another card. The HID pivCLASS R15 biometric reader supports and reads any PIV-based card with an ISO14443 contactless interface and containing a Card Authentication Key (CAK) certificate.

Key Features :
  • Small size; 1.9” x 6.0” x 0.9”
  • Configurable to operate in either Wiegand or PAM mode
  • Supports reading legacy cards such as iCLASS, iCLASS SE and standard Prox

Specifications :

  • Typical Maximum Read Range* : Up to 1.5” for ISO14443 A cards
  • Dimensions : 1.9” X 6.0” x 0.9” (4.8 x 15.3 x 2.3 cm)
  • Legacy cards supported : Proximity: HID Prox, AWID and EM4102
  • 13.56 MHz contactless smart cards supported
    • PKI-based FIPS 201 credentials including PIV, PIV-I, CIV, CAC, TWIC and FRAC
    • HID iCLASS SE, HID iCLASS SR, HID standard iCLASS, SE for HID MIFARE Classic, SE for HID MIFARE DESFire EV1
  • Supported outputs in Wiegand mode
    • 40 bits
    • 64 bits
    • 75 bit GSA
    • 128 bit UUIDs
    • 200 bits full FASCN
  • Protocol
    • Wiegand mode – Wiegand
    • PAM mode – HID pivCLASS protocol or CoreStreet Reader Protocol
  • Warranty : LifeTime

Frequently Asked Questions – HID pivCLASS R15 Reader

Quick answers to common questions about the HID pivCLASS R15 Reader, its specifications, compatibility, and use in access control systems.

Q. What is the read range of the HID pivCLASS R15?
The R15 delivers a typical maximum read range of up to 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) for ISO 14443 A cards, depending on environmental factors and credential type.
Q. How is the R15 different from the HID pivCLASS R10?
Both are mullion-style FIPS 201 contactless readers with identical electronics, but the R15 has a taller housing (6 inches versus 4.1 inches) better suited to standard mullion mounting, while the R10 is a more compact mini-mullion.
Q. Can the HID R15 reader operate in Wiegand mode?
Yes. The R15 can be configured for either Wiegand mode for standard panels or PAM mode for full FIPS 201 strong authentication with the HID pivCLASS Authentication Module.
Q. Which legacy proximity cards are supported?
The R15 reads HID Prox, AWID and EM4102 125 kHz proximity cards as well as 13.56 MHz HID iCLASS SE, iCLASS SR, standard iCLASS and SE for MIFARE Classic / DESFire EV1.
Q. What is the warranty on the HID pivCLASS R15 reader?
HID provides a Lifetime warranty on the pivCLASS R15 reader against manufacturing defects.