HID 2131BG1MNM iCLASS Prox Embeddable Printable Smart Card - White PET Construction - 2 KB Memory - 13. 56 MHz
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Product Features
Technical Overview
This smart card operates at 13.56 MHz using HID's iCLASS and Prox technologies, providing reliable contactless communication with compatible readers. The 2 KB memory capacity supports secure data storage for access control credentials, while the embeddable form factor ensures compatibility with standard ID card printers and laminators.
Constructed from durable Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) with Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) components, the card maintains structural integrity through daily use and printing processes. The white surface offers excellent contrast for printed text and images, making it ideal for personalized employee or visitor badges.
This section brings together practical product details such as Technology, Media Type, Smart Card/Tag Width, Memory Size, 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
This HID smart card provides several distinct advantages for access control deployments. The combination of iCLASS and Prox technologies in a single credential simplifies system migration and supports mixed-technology environments without requiring users to carry multiple cards.
Printable Construction
The white PET surface accepts standard dye-sublimation, thermal transfer, or inkjet printing, allowing for full-color personalization with photos, logos, and text while maintaining the embedded smart card functionality.
- High-contrast white background
- Compatible with most ID printers
- Durable printed surface
Embeddable Integration
Designed specifically for integration into ID badge systems, this card's embeddable format works with standard card printers and laminators, creating a seamless visual and functional credential solution.
- Standard ID card dimensions
- Lamination compatible
- Manifold integration ready
Proven Compatibility
Works with HID's R10, R30/RW300, R40/RW400, and RK40/RWK400 reader families, ensuring reliable performance in both new installations and upgrades to existing access control infrastructure.
- Backward compatible
- Multiple reader support
- Field-proven technology
Deployment / Use Cases
The HID 2131BG1MNM smart card serves organizations transitioning to or maintaining mixed-technology access control systems. Its dual iCLASS/Prox capability makes it particularly valuable for facilities upgrading from Prox to iCLASS systems, allowing a single credential to work across both reader types during migration periods.
Corporate security teams deploy these cards for employee identification that combines physical access control with visual verification. Educational institutions use them for student IDs that provide building access, library privileges, and meal plan verification. Healthcare facilities implement them for staff credentials that control access to restricted areas while displaying role identification.
Highlights
- Combines iCLASS and Prox technologies in one embeddable card
- White PET construction for high-quality printable surface
- 2 KB memory capacity for secure credential storage
- 13.56 MHz operating frequency for reliable communication
- Compatible with HID R10, R30/RW300, R40/RW400, RK40/RWK400 readers
- Standard ID card dimensions for easy integration
- Lifetime warranty for long-term reliability
- Embeddable design works with ID badge printers and laminators
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HID Global Corporation |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 2131BG1MNM |
| Brand Name | HID |
| Product Line | iCLASS |
| Product Name | iCLASS /Prox Embeddable Card |
| Product Type | ID Card |
| Product Information | |
| Technology | Smart Card |
| Media Type | Printable |
| Smart Card/Tag Width | 3.38" (85.73 mm) |
| Smart Card/Tag Length | 2.13" (54.03 mm) |
| Smart Card/Tag Thickness | 33.07 mil (0.84 mm) |
| Media Weight | 0.01 lb |
| Operating Frequency | 13.56 MHz |
| Memory | |
| Memory Size | 2 KB |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Product Color | White |
| Product Material | Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET),Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Compatibility | HID Readers: R10 R30/RW300 R40/RW400 RK40/RWK400 |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | Lifetime |
FAQ
What technologies does this HID smart card support?
This card supports both HID iCLASS and Prox technologies in a single embeddable credential. The dual-technology design allows it to work with iCLASS readers for enhanced security applications and Prox readers for basic access control, making it ideal for organizations with mixed systems or those transitioning between technologies.
Can this smart card be personalized with printing?
Yes, the white PET construction provides an excellent printable surface for personalization. The card accepts standard dye-sublimation, thermal transfer, or inkjet printing technologies, allowing you to add photos, logos, names, and other identification elements while maintaining the embedded smart card functionality for access control.
What HID readers are compatible with this smart card?
This card is compatible with HID's R10, R30/RW300, R40/RW400, and RK40/RWK400 reader families. This broad compatibility ensures it works with both legacy Prox systems and newer iCLASS installations, providing flexibility for various access control environments and simplifying system upgrades.
How much memory does this smart card have?
The card features 2 KB of memory capacity, which provides sufficient storage for access control credentials, user identification data, and other security information. This memory capacity supports the secure operation of both iCLASS and Prox technologies within the single credential format.
What are the physical dimensions of this smart card?
The card measures 3.38" wide by 2.13" long (85.73 mm x 54.03 mm) with a thickness of 33.07 mil (0.84 mm). These standard ID card dimensions ensure compatibility with most badge holders, ID printers, laminators, and access control systems, facilitating easy integration into existing credential management workflows.
What warranty comes with this HID smart card?
This product includes a lifetime limited warranty from HID Global Corporation. The warranty covers manufacturing defects and ensures long-term reliability for access control deployments, providing confidence in your credential investment for corporate, educational, healthcare, and government security applications.
How much memory is installed?
It includes 2 KB of memory to support responsive multitasking and daily workloads.
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