RFID Readers | Warehouses, logistics, secure facilities | - Certifications: RoHS, CE, FCC (Base) ▲ UL (Advanced) - Frequency: 860–960 MHz (global compliance) - Interface: USB (Base) ▲ USB + Ethernet (Advanced) - Read Range: 10m (Base) ▲ 15m (Advanced) - Protocol: ISO 18000-6B/C (supports UHF standards) | - Non-contact operation ▲ - Fast tag recognition (up to 50 tags/sec) - Advanced: Longer range for large facilities | - Susceptible to metal interference - Requires RFID tags (cost overhead) |
Biometric Scanners | High-security offices, data centers | - ISO/IEC 30107 compliance - Fingerprint/iris recognition accuracy: <0.1% FRR - Power: 12V DC (low energy) | - Zero physical credentials needed - High security (uniqueness of biometrics) | - Privacy concerns - Costly hardware/software integration |
Keypad Readers | Low-security areas, temporary access | - IP65 rating (dust/water resistance) - PIN length: 4–12 digits - Battery backup: 48h (disaster resilience) | - Simple to deploy ▲ - Low cost (no tags/cards) | - PIN sharing risks - Vulnerable to brute-force attacks |
Smart Card Readers | Offices, public transit systems | - ISO/IEC 7816 compliant (contact/contactless) - Read speed: 0.5s per card - Compatibility: MIFARE, DESFire | - Widespread adoption ▲ - Tamper-proof design | - Cards can be lost/stolen - Limited to cardholders |
Mobile NFC Readers | Retail, event management | - NFC/Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity - Battery: 10,000 cycles (Li-ion) - App integration: Android/iOS SDKs | - Uses smartphones ▲ - Contactless payments supported | - Requires device battery - Limited to NFC-enabled devices |
Proximity Card Readers | Secure office entrances | - Frequency: 125 kHz (low interference) - Protocol: Wiegand 26-bit - Read Range: 1–5cm (precision) | - Reliable in metal environments ▲ - Established technology | - Short read range - Less versatile for large facilities |