iCLASS 13.56 MHz contactless smart cards and readers make access control more powerful, more versatile and offer enhanced security through data encryption and mutual authentication between the card and reader.

iCLASS readers are user-friendly, delivering the same convenience and reliability of HID's world-renowned Prox technology, with state-of-the-art features, driven by the ever-evolving industry requirements.

Providing read/write capability, iCLASS is the platform of choice for custom applications. With HID iCLASS credential data storage capacities of 2k bit (256 Byte), 16k bit (2k Byte) or 32k bit (4k Byte), this reader line allows for secure bi-directional data exchange between card and reader by reading and writing user data to iCLASS cards. iCLASS-enabled read/write applications include biometric template storage, cashless vending,
time and attendance, alarm system control, HVAC control, process control, and point of sale terminals.

The RW series enables development using versatile tool kits. Use the iCLASS Software Development Kit (SDK) for Windows GUI development, or iCLASS Serial Protocol Document for low-level command structure. Both kits include sample applications and source code. Commands can be sent via the RS232, RS485 or USB hardware protocol.

• Expansion Modularity - Every RW (read/write) reader comes with an expansion socket that accepts
  RS232, RS485 or USB communication modules. The readers can read or write to any application area
  on the iCLASS® credential, with all reader functions controlled by an external host processor via the
  selected serial interface using the iCLASS serial protocol.


• Secure - All RF data transmission between the card and reader is encrypted using a secure algorithm. By
  using industry-standard encryption techniques and advanced key management systems, iCLASS reduces
  the risk of compromised data or duplicated cards.


• Interoperability - iCLASS is based on international ISO interoperability standards providing compatibility
  with many popular card technologies (ISO 15693, ISO 14443A and ISO 14443B).


• Optimal Read Range Performance - An auto-tuning feature automatically adjusts the reader for optimal
  read range performance on any mounting surface


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Select Revision This product is only available in ... Revision C

Select Color Option G - Charcoal Gray K - Black

Select Configuration Setting 00 - Beep on, LED normally red, flashes green on tag read 01 - Beep off, LED normally red, flashes green on tag read 02 - Beep on, LED normally off, flashes green on tag read 03 - Beep off, LED normally off, flashes green on tag read 04 - Beep on, LED normally red, host must flash green 05 - Beep off, LED normally red, host must flash green 06 - Beep on, LED normally off, host must flash red/green 07 - Beep off, LED normally off, host must flash red/green

Select iCLASS Security 0 = Standard 1 = Custom, not valid with FIPS201 options C = Standard with Open Collector Tamper enabled D = Custom with Open Collector Tamper enabled

Select Hardware Options T = RS232 4 = RS485(Full-Duplex) M = RS485(Half-Duplex) U = USB B = UART to UART

Select MIFARE CSN Wiegand Output Mode 0 = 32 bit 1 = 32 bit reverse (Same as 6055A and 6055BXX0011) 2 = 26 bit 3 = 34 bit 4 = 40 bit 5 = 37 bit 6 = 56 bit Z = CSN Supressed