Smart Card Reader

Omnikey, a manufacturer of smart card readers, has developed a PC-linked desktop reader that is specifically designed to work with a standard HID proximity card. The CardMan 5125 reads the unique card number from any HID proximity card. Based on a 125 kHz RFID interface that reads the card number from HID proximity cards, the product allows organizations to implement new PC-linked applications without the need to re-badge cardholders.

The reader is compatible with a range of systems, from a 26-bit format to a Corporate 1000 format. A USB connection makes installation fast, while the reader design offers users a variety of mounting and card presentation options. The reader also offers contact smart card reading/writing capability in the same desktop device.