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Product Features
Technical Overview
This smart card utilizes 144K technology with FIPS Seos 8K security, offering high-frequency communication for fast and secure access transactions. The FIPS Seos 8K component ensures compliance with federal standards, enhancing protection against unauthorized access and data breaches. The card operates within HID's ecosystem, supporting encryption and authentication protocols that meet modern security demands.
The plastic material provides a balance of flexibility and resilience, suitable for carrying in wallets or badge holders. With a pack quantity of 100, it supports bulk deployments, reducing per-unit costs and simplifying inventory management for IT and security teams.
This section brings together practical product details such as Color Family, Product Color, Product Material, Compatibility, so buyers can judge configuration, deployment fit, and day-to-day suitability with less guesswork.
A strong technical summary explains how the product's interfaces, hardware profile, and operating characteristics work together in real deployment. Buyers often need this context to confirm compatibility with existing devices, expected performance in daily use, and whether installation will be straightforward for IT staff or end users.
Key Product Advantages
The HID Crescendo 144K FIPS Seos 8K smart card delivers several advantages for access control systems. Its high-frequency 144K technology enables quick read times, reducing wait periods at entry points and improving user experience. The FIPS Seos 8K security layer adds an extra level of protection, making it suitable for environments requiring stringent compliance, such as government or financial institutions.
Scalable Deployment
Sold in packs of 100, this card allows for efficient large-scale rollouts, minimizing procurement overhead and ensuring consistency across credentials.
- Bulk packaging reduces cost per unit
- Simplifies inventory and distribution
Durability and Design
The white plastic construction is both durable and aesthetically pleasing, resisting wear from daily handling while maintaining a clean, professional look.
- Plastic material for long-lasting use
- White color for easy identification and customization
Seamless Integration
Compatible with HID Physical Access Control Systems (PACS), this card ensures reliable performance without compatibility issues, supporting existing infrastructure upgrades.
- Works with HID PACS
- Reduces integration complexity
Deployment / Use Cases
This smart card is versatile for various deployment scenarios in business and institutional settings. It is commonly used in corporate offices to manage employee access to buildings, floors, or secure areas, enhancing security while streamlining entry processes. Government facilities benefit from its FIPS Seos 8K compliance, meeting regulatory requirements for sensitive environments.
In educational institutions, these cards can control access to dormitories, laboratories, or administrative offices, providing a secure yet convenient solution for students and staff. Industrial sites use them to restrict entry to hazardous zones or equipment rooms, ensuring only authorized personnel can enter. The pack of 100 makes it ideal for new installations or replacing outdated credentials across large organizations.
Corporate Security
Deploy in office buildings to control access to entrances, server rooms, or executive suites, integrating with HID systems for centralized management.
Government Compliance
Use in federal or state agencies where FIPS standards are mandatory, ensuring secure authentication for personnel and visitors.
Highlights
- 144K high-frequency technology for fast access transactions
- FIPS Seos 8K security compliance for enhanced protection
- White plastic construction for durability and professional look
- Compatible with HID Physical Access Control Systems (PACS)
- Pack of 100 units for scalable deployments
- 5-year limited warranty with 1-year chip coverage
- Made in the United States
- Ideal for corporate, government, and institutional use
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ASSA ABLOY |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 40080B-D14 |
| Brand Name | HID |
| Product Line | Crescendo |
| Product Model | 144K |
| Product Name | Crescendo 144K FIPS Seos 8K |
| Packaged Quantity | 100 Unit |
| Product Type | Smart Card |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Color Family | White |
| Product Color | White |
| Product Material | Plastic |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Compatibility | HID Physical Access Control Systems (PACS) |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | 5 Year |
| Additional Warranty Information | 1 year for contact chip |
User Manual
FAQ
What is the technology used in this smart card?
This smart card uses 144K high-frequency technology with FIPS Seos 8K security. The 144K frequency enables quick and reliable communication with card readers, reducing access times. FIPS Seos 8K adds a layer of encryption and authentication that meets federal standards, making it suitable for secure environments like government or financial institutions.
Is this card compatible with my existing HID access control system?
Yes, this card is specifically designed for compatibility with HID Physical Access Control Systems (PACS). It integrates seamlessly with HID readers and controllers, ensuring reliable performance without requiring system modifications. This makes it an ideal choice for upgrading or expanding HID-based access control infrastructure.
How many cards come in a pack?
Each pack contains 100 smart cards. This bulk quantity supports large-scale deployments, such as issuing credentials to an entire workforce or multiple locations. It helps reduce per-unit costs and simplifies procurement and inventory management for IT and security teams.
What is the warranty coverage for this product?
The product comes with a 5-year limited warranty. Additionally, the contact chip has a separate 1-year warranty. This coverage provides peace of mind against manufacturing defects, ensuring long-term reliability for your access control investments.
What material is the card made of?
The card is made of white plastic. This material offers a balance of durability and flexibility, resisting daily wear and tear while maintaining a professional appearance. The white color allows for easy customization or identification in corporate settings.
Where is this smart card manufactured?
This smart card is manufactured in the United States. This origin can be important for organizations with procurement policies that prefer domestically produced security products, ensuring compliance with certain regulatory or sourcing requirements.
What connectivity or interface options are available?
Connectivity details help confirm how the product integrates with your network, accessories, and surrounding peripherals before rollout or replacement planning. They are often the difference between a technically compatible device and one that is genuinely easy to deploy.