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Product Features
Technical Overview
This smart card operates at 13.56 MHz, ensuring fast, secure communication with compatible HID readers. The 4 KB memory capacity provides ample space for storing access credentials, biometric templates, or other secure data, supporting advanced authentication methods beyond basic proximity.
The card's physical design includes precise dimensions of 3.38" x 2.13" (85.73 mm x 54.03 mm) with a thickness of 33.07 mil (0.84 mm), conforming to standard ID card formats for easy integration with existing badge systems and printers. Its lightweight construction at 0.01 lb ensures minimal wear on cardholders and equipment.
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
The HID iCLASS card delivers several distinct advantages for access control deployments. Its compatibility with HID's broad reader ecosystem ensures seamless integration into existing or new security systems, reducing deployment complexity and cost.
Durable Construction
Made from Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), this card resists bending, cracking, and environmental wear, maintaining functionality and appearance through daily use in demanding conditions.
- Long-lasting material
- Resists physical stress
- Maintains print quality
Enhanced Security
With smart card technology and 4 KB memory, this card supports encrypted credentials and multi-factor authentication, providing stronger security than traditional magnetic stripe or proximity-only cards.
- Encrypted data storage
- Supports advanced authentication
- Reduces cloning risks
Deployment / Use Cases
This card is engineered for versatile deployment across various secure access scenarios. Its printable surface allows organizations to create unified ID badges that combine visual identification with electronic access control, streamlining security management and reducing the need for separate cards.
Typical use cases include corporate office buildings, educational campuses, healthcare facilities, government installations, and industrial sites where controlled access to sensitive areas is required. The card's compatibility with HID Smart Card Readers (including R10, R30/RW300, R40/RW400, and RK40/RWK400 models) ensures it works with both existing deployments and new installations, supporting reader distances from 2.0" to 4.5" depending on the model.
Corporate Security
Deploy as employee ID badges that grant access to offices, server rooms, parking garages, and restricted zones while displaying employee information and photos for visual verification.
Institutional Access
Use in universities, hospitals, or government buildings where secure zone access must be combined with identification for students, staff, or visitors across multiple buildings or departments.
Highlights
- HID iCLASS platform smart card with 13.56 MHz operating frequency
- Printable white PVC surface for custom ID badge creation
- 4 KB memory capacity for secure credential storage
- Dimensions: 3.38" x 2.13" (85.73 mm x 54.03 mm), standard ID card size
- Compatible with HID Smart Card Readers (R10, R30/RW300, R40/RW400, RK40/RWK400)
- Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) construction for durability and longevity
- 0.01 lb lightweight design for comfortable all-day wear
- Lifetime limited warranty for long-term reliability
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HID Global Corporation |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 2003PG1MN |
| Brand Name | HID |
| Product Line | iCLASS |
| Product Name | iCLASS 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 | 4 KB |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Product Color | White |
| Product Material | Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Compatibility | HID Smart Card Reader: R10 2.0-3.0" (5.0-7.6cm) R30/RW300 2.0-3.5" (5.0-8.9cm) R40/RW400 2.5-4.5" (6.3-11.4cm) RK40/RWK400 3.0-4.0" (7.6-10.1 cm) |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | Lifetime |
FAQ
What is the memory capacity of this HID iCLASS card?
This HID iCLASS card features 4 KB of memory. This capacity provides sufficient space to store encrypted access credentials, biometric templates, or other secure data, enabling advanced authentication methods beyond basic proximity functionality. The memory supports the card's role in secure access control systems where data integrity and storage are critical.
Which HID Smart Card Readers are compatible with this card?
This card is compatible with multiple HID Smart Card Reader models, including the R10 (2.0-3.0" read range), R30/RW300 (2.0-3.5" range), R40/RW400 (2.5-4.5" range), and RK40/RWK400 (3.0-4.0" range). This broad compatibility ensures seamless integration into existing HID access control systems or new deployments, supporting various installation requirements and read distances.
Can this card be printed with custom designs or information?
Yes, this is a printable smart card with a white PVC surface that accepts direct printing of employee photos, logos, text, and other identification elements. This allows organizations to create unified ID badges that combine visual identification with electronic access control, eliminating the need for separate cards and streamlining badge management processes.
What material is the card made from and how durable is it?
The card is constructed from Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), a durable plastic material known for resistance to bending, cracking, and environmental wear. This construction ensures the card maintains its functionality and appearance through daily use in demanding conditions, supporting long-term reliability in corporate, institutional, and high-security environments.
What are the physical dimensions and weight of this card?
The card measures 3.38" in width (85.73 mm) by 2.13" in length (54.03 mm) with a thickness of 33.07 mil (0.84 mm), conforming to standard ID card formats. It weighs 0.01 lb, making it lightweight for comfortable all-day wear while maintaining the durability needed for frequent use in access control applications.
What warranty coverage does this HID iCLASS card include?
This HID iCLASS card comes with a lifetime limited warranty. This warranty reflects the product's durable construction and reliable performance, providing long-term value and peace of mind for organizations deploying these cards in their access control systems. The warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship for the life of the product.
How much memory is installed?
It includes 4 KB of memory to support responsive multitasking and daily workloads.