Kantech Proximity Cards – Passive Proximity Card

What is Kantech Proximity Cards?

As proximity key fobs, proximity key tags and proximity cards, Kantech Proximity Cards make use of proximity technology i.e. for unlocking or accessing an electronic lock they require low-frequency radio signals (RFID) transmitted by a proximity reader.

How do Kantech Proximity Cards operate?

Kantech proximity card functions in the same principle as another proximity card. It makes use of proximity technology wherein the proximity reader transmits low-frequency radio signals which are identified by the antenna placed in the proximity card and the energy generated by the antenna is moved to the microprocessor embedded in a microchip in the card. Once the microchip is powered by the energy transferred by the antenna, it generates a code which is further passed on to the proximity reader which in turn verify the code with the access database of the central system. And once the verification is executed, access is granted.

Features of Kantech Proximity Cards and Reader

Kantech proximity cards and readers provide an efficient access control mechanism. They are easy to install and provides advanced security features. The Kantech proximity cards easily integrate with its access control system including both physical and logical access control system. The proximity readers of Kantech proximity cards or the ioProx cards are attuned with dual programmed proximity cards which are Kantech Extended Secure Format (XSF)) and 26-bit Wiegand. The XSF cards cannot be duplicated as these are encoded with more than four billion codes. Kantech proximity cards are available in various shapes and materials. Kantech proximity cards work on reliable technology that easily integrates with Kantech proximity readers. Kantech proximity cards are flexible and can be easily carried or attach to a key ring, lanyard, or badge clip. Few types of Kantech proximity readers can even be connected to the smartphone non-metallic surface, and few of them can be used for dye sublimation printing. The Kantech proximity readers can be selected on various parameters for the proximity card. Such as by mounting option, in which the proximity reader can be in the form of mullion or a gang box; proximity card compatibility, in which the proximity reader can be either 26-bit Wiegand or XSF, or also by authentication and read range. For both indoor and outdoor usage, the proximity cards are designed as weatherproof to bear the harsh environmental situations.

Benefits of Kantech Proximity cards

Kantech proximity cards use proximity technology. As these cards are cost effective and thus they are chosen as a preferable option for setting up access control mechanism for the organization. They are designed in the format of standard credit cards, and so they can easily be placed in wallet, badge clip, lanyard, etc. Kantech proximity cards are flexible and can be punched in both vertical and horizontal way. These are passive cards and thus does not require any battery for recharging and have lifetime warranty available. Kantech proximity cards are adaptable to any environment as these are weatherproof, compact, flexible, resistant and attractive.

ISO Printable Cards - low frequency smart card

What are ISO Printable Cards?

ISO Printable Cards are smart cards that work on low frequency technology approximately 125 kHz. For printing output, they are made with white printable surface which is glossy and provides high quality results. ISO Printable Cards are designed in compliance with ISO standards for smart cards and generally they come with a lifetime warranty. The ISO printable cards comprises of magnetic stripe technology, proximity card technology and also provides with additional feature of photo identification on a single card.

Features and Characteristics of ISO printable cards

These pre-programmed cards are designed to have universal compatibility and are easily read by standard proximity readers. The graphical surface of the ISO printable card works directly with image ID printers. Generally companies manufacturing ISO printable cards provides lifetime warranty to its customers for any material or working defect and service warranty. ISO printable cards are designed with its one side as plain white so that these cards can be later customized for unique photo ids. For better durability and extended life period, ISO printable cards are design with PVC composite construction. These cards can be punched in both the ways either vertically or horizontally. ISO Printable Cards reading range is dependent on the proximity card reader and in the environment it is installed. ISO printable cards are smart cards that adhere to the standard and compliances of ISO 7816 set by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

ISO Compliances for Smart Cards

All smart cards, proximity cards, HID Proximity Cards, kantech proximity cards, AWID proximity cards, indala proximity card, printable cards, proximity key fobs, Proximity key tag, etc. are designed in such a way that they adhere to the compliances set by the organization International Organization for Standardization (ISO). ISO compliance governs the standards for these cards which includes various parameters such as physical attributes, communication features, application identifiers for the fitted microchip and data. Generally the base reference use for adhering to the smart card compliances refer to ISO 7816-1, 2 and 3.

Advantage of ISO printable cards

ISO printable cards works on low frequency range and has a better readability performance. The ISO printable cards are generally used for automation management such as access control system, automated parking management, attendance monitoring, etc. ISO printable cards have faster transaction ability, faster scanning, and are designed to provide the benefit of greater reading distance. As these ISO printable cards are compose of PVC construction material, hence they can face harsh environment. While customizing cards using the technology of Re-Transfer Printers that by applying pressure and heat, fuse the images to the card surface, requires composite cards as they can withstand high temperature and pressure. And thus for customization, ISO printable cards are used as they are made up of composite surface and can withstand higher temperatures and pressure. Moreover these cards are easy to use and place as they have same thickness and size as of debit or credit cards.

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