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iCLASS SE Readers

The HID Global iCLASS SE Readers is an HF 13.56 MHz RFID tag IC, operating at 13.56 MHz, under ISO 14443A (MIFARE), ISO 14443B, ISO 15693, FeliCa, CEPAS, iCLASS, iCLASS Seos, MIFARE Classic MIFARE DESFire EV1.

Reader family supporting iCLASS SE, Seos, MIFARE, Prox

Official Datasheet ↗
Frequency
13.56 MHz
Protocol
ISO 14443A (MIFARE), ISO 14443B, ISO 15693, FeliCa, CEPAS, iCLASS, iCLASS Seos, MIFARE Classic, MIFARE DESFire EV1
Memory
Refer to datasheet
Interface
RF (contactless), Wiegand, Clock-and-Data, OSDP via RS485
Temp Range
-35°C to +65°C operating, -55°C to +85°C storage
Form Factor
Reader modules in multiple sizes: Mini-Mullion (R10: 4.8 x 10.3 x 2.3 cm), Mullion (R15: 4.8 x 15.3 x 2.3 cm), Wall Switch (R40/RK40: 8.4-8.5 x 12.2 x 2.4-2.8 cm), Large Format (R90: 33.3 x 33.3 x 3.9 cm)

Full Specifications

ManufacturerHID Global
Frequency CategoryHF 13.56 MHz
Frequency13.56 MHz
ProtocolISO 14443A (MIFARE), ISO 14443B, ISO 15693, FeliCa, CEPAS, iCLASS, iCLASS Seos, MIFARE Classic, MIFARE DESFire EV1
MemoryRefer to datasheet
InterfaceRF (contactless), Wiegand, Clock-and-Data, OSDP via RS485
Temperature Range-35°C to +65°C operating, -55°C to +85°C storage
Form FactorReader modules in multiple sizes: Mini-Mullion (R10: 4.8 x 10.3 x 2.3 cm), Mullion (R15: 4.8 x 15.3 x 2.3 cm), Wall Switch (R40/RK40: 8.4-8.5 x 12.2 x 2.4-2.8 cm), Large Format (R90: 33.3 x 33.3 x 3.9 cm)
SecurityEAL5+ certified secure element hardware, Secure Identity Object (SIO) data model, Secure Channel Protocol (SCP) with OSDP, iCLASS Elite keying, tamper-proof cryptographic operations

Engineering Brief

The HID iCLASS SE reader family is a multi-protocol 13.56 MHz access control platform supporting iCLASS, Seos mobile credentials, MIFARE Classic, MIFARE DESFire EV1, and multiple ISO standards. These readers feature EAL5+ certified secure elements, SIO (Secure Identity Object) data model for layered security, and OSDP (Open Supervised Device Protocol) with Secure Channel Protocol for encrypted reader-to-controller communication. Available in five form factors (R10/R15/R40/RK40/R90) with read ranges from 6 cm to 36 cm depending on card technology and reader model, supporting both pigtail and terminal strip connections with intelligent power management reducing consumption up to 75%.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What card technologies do HID iCLASS SE readers support?

HID iCLASS SE readers support iCLASS, iCLASS Seos (including mobile credentials), MIFARE Classic, MIFARE DESFire EV1, ISO 14443A/B, ISO 15693, FeliCa, and CEPAS standards, making them multi-technology platforms for modern access control deployments.

What is the read range of iCLASS SE readers?

Read range varies by model and credential type, from 6 cm to 36 cm. The specific range depends on the reader form factor (R10/R15/R40/RK40/R90) and the card technology being read.

What security certifications do iCLASS SE readers have?

iCLASS SE readers feature EAL5+ certified secure element hardware with tamper-proof cryptographic operations, Secure Identity Object (SIO) data model for layered security architecture, and support Secure Channel Protocol (SCP) over OSDP for encrypted reader-to-panel communication.

What communication protocols do iCLASS SE readers use with control panels?

These readers support Wiegand, Clock-and-Data, and OSDP (Open Supervised Device Protocol) via RS485. OSDP implementations include Secure Channel Protocol for encrypted, authenticated communication between reader and access control panel.

Can iCLASS SE readers read mobile credentials?

Yes, iCLASS SE readers support iCLASS Seos mobile credentials, allowing smartphones and wearables to be used for contactless 13.56 MHz authentication alongside traditional cards.

What is the Secure Identity Object (SIO) in iCLASS SE readers?

SIO is HID's data model architecture that enables layered security by allowing multiple applications and credentials to coexist on a single card or device with cryptographic separation, managed by the reader's EAL5+ secure element.

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