How do HID proximity cards operate?
A HID proximity cards make use of RFID or a microprocessor that is fitted into an ID card. With the use of special encoder card printer such as Fargo HDP5000 ID, the HID cards while printing is encoded. Along with RFID antennas, the HID HID proximity cards also have radio receivers fitted in the card which contains the encoded information. When the HID proximity card is placed near to the proximity reader the encoded information present in the antenna which is embedded in the card is transferred to the proximity reader and further undergoes authentication process. The unique feature of HID cards is that these cards do not require to be touched with the proximity reader for the exchange of information. On the other hand, it is necessary for the smart cards to be in contact with the reader to exchange information and get authenticated. The microprocessor is present in a small chip which is embedded in the card, and when the chip comes in contact with the proximity reader, the proximity card gets verified.
Features of HID proximity cards
HID key tags and proximity key fobs and HID HID proximity cards are reliable, easy and convenient to use. The proximity technology employed in the HID card provides faster and accurate reading with 4” to 24” inches of read range. However, typically the read range is dependent upon the type of proximity reader in use. As these cards do not require any physical contact for their access, hence they demand less maintenance. The HID cards work on RFID technology of 125 kHz. To prevent the card duplication, HID proximity cards track the sequences of the card number, and the ultimate user is assured that the HID cards is standardized and can be used by proximity readers globally. And thus it adds to flexibility as a single card can be utilized across multiple office locations throughout the world with the assurance that it will be safe from duplication. Moreover, the ultimate user as per its requirement can also select the access control system (in both software and hardware form), while using the standard HID proximity card. Not only this the ultimate users can also customize the HID cards in the desired size and format. And thus all these features add to the versatile, flexible and robust nature of the cards.
Advantage of HID proximity cards
As the read range of HID proximity cards is large, significant benefits are associated with these cards. For gaining physical access control, HID HID proximity cards are designed to industry standards and are the preferred choice of security organizations, OEMs, dealers, integrators, etc. The HID cards are reliable, reasonable and effortlessly integrate with physical access control mechanism.