Specifications
13.56 MHz How to Order Guide – D00529, D.5
iCLASS Credentials
HID offers a full line of iCLASS credentials. When choosing a credential, there are several important decision points:
1. Which form factor (for example, card, key or tag) of credential best meets my needs?
2. Do I have a heavy duty card application or will I be laminating a patch to the card, which will require a
composite card for best results?
3. Do I need a multi-technology credential (for example, iCLASS and proximity or iCLASS and Wiegand)
to help leverage investments in existing access control systems while transitioning to new
technologies or applications?
4. How much memory do I need (for example, 2k bits, 16k bits or 32k bits)?
5. How many application areas (2 or up to 16) do I need?
To help simplify the purchase of iCLASS credentials, all credentials are delivered pre-personalized with the default
memory allocation and protection for the access control application. Within the part number, the numeric model
number defines the technology, number of application areas and memory size.
All credentials come in two memory sizes, 2k bits (256 Bytes) with two application areas or 16k bits (2k Bytes) with
two or sixteen application areas or 32k bits (4k Bytes) in two separate books. Application Area 1 is reserved by HID
for access control use. The remaining application areas can be defined. Review the HID Application Note # 28 for
more information about memory size and application areas.
Credentials are available in several form factors. You may request the correct memory size and/or application area
configuration on any form factor. The form factor is not limiting. Offered form factors include:
iCLASS Clamshell cards – iCLASS Clamshell cards offer single-coil, read/write 13.56 MHz contactless
smart card technology in a value-priced and highly-durable, molded ABS shell with customizable PVC label.
The card is available in the 2K bit (256 byte) memory size only.
iCLASS Cards – Standard, 13.56 MHz single-coil, iCLASS cards will be manufactured to meet ISO
standard dimensions. Personalize these cards by adding a photo ID, or barcode (These cards are also
available with an optional magnetic stripe). For the iCLASS embeddable card, see the Logical Access How
to Order Guide.
iCLASS Prox Cards – iCLASS Prox cards offer a dual technology solution (13.56 MHz contactless smart
card technology and 125 kHz proximity technology) in a single card. Personalize these cards by adding a
photo ID, or barcode (These cards are also available with an optional magnetic stripe). For the iCLASS
Prox embeddable card, see the Logical Access How to Order Guide
.
iCLASS Wiegand Cards – iCLASS Wiegand cards offer a dual technology solution (13.56 MHz contactless
smart card technology and Wiegand strip technology) in a single card. Personalize these cards by adding a
photo ID, or barcode (These cards are also available with an optional magnetic stripe).
iCLASS Key II – To enhance the read range and overall performance of the iCLASS key fob, the iCLASS
Key has been redesigned. The iCLASS Key II has a solid black case with a blue molded plastic HID insert.
The iCLASS Key II was designed to fit on your existing key ring or used with a standard badge-clip.
iCLASS Tags – An adhesive tag can be placed onto an existing credential to allow for an easy transition
from legacy technologies to iCLASS . The tag can also be placed onto any non-metallic object. However,
HID recommends that every application be tested before purchase to ensure compatibility.
iCLASS by HID. A new solution for the access control market that is Smart, Powerful and Trusted.
Become acquainted with this technology. You will understand the difference you can make in your
customers’ ability to secure and manage their environments by offering iCLASS !
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