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Product Features
Technical Overview
This proximity card operates at 125 kHz, a widely adopted frequency for access control systems, ensuring reliable read ranges and consistent performance with compatible readers. The 5-byte encryption key size provides a basic level of data security for the card's unique identifier, supporting integration into Keyscan's proprietary 36-bit HID proximity reader ecosystem.
The printable media type allows for customization with employee photos, logos, barcodes, or text using standard card printing equipment. This dual functionality merges visual identification with electronic access, streamlining credential management and enhancing security protocols.
This section brings together practical product details such as Technology, Media Type, Smart Card/Tag Width, Product Color, so buyers can judge configuration, deployment fit, and day-to-day suitability with less guesswork.
Key Product Advantages
The HID-C1386 delivers practical benefits for access control administrators and security managers by combining durability, compatibility, and customization in a single credential.
Dual-Function Design
Supports both electronic proximity access and visual photo identification, reducing the need for separate cards and simplifying credential management.
- Printable surface for photos and text
- 125 kHz proximity technology for access
Broad Compatibility
Engineered specifically for Keyscan's 36-bit HID proximity readers, ensuring reliable performance within established access control systems.
- Works with Keyscan HID readers
- Standard 125 kHz frequency
Durable Construction
Made from white PVC material, offering resistance to everyday wear and tear while maintaining a professional appearance over time.
- Long-lasting PVC material
- Credit card dimensions for easy handling
Deployment / Use Cases
This proximity card is ideal for organizations that require a unified credential solution for both physical access and visual identification. Its design supports seamless integration into existing Keyscan-based access control systems while providing flexibility for customization.
Common deployment scenarios include corporate offices where employee badges need to display photos and grant door access, educational institutions for student and staff identification, and healthcare facilities for secure area access combined with staff credentials. The pack of 50 cards suits medium-sized deployments, batch issuance for new hires, or maintaining spare inventory for replacements.
Highlights
- Printable proximity card for dual photo ID and access control functionality
- Operates at 125 kHz frequency compatible with Keyscan HID proximity readers
- White PVC material for durability and professional appearance
- Standard credit card dimensions (2.13" x 3.39") for easy handling
- 5-byte encryption key size for basic data security
- Pack of 50 cards for cost-effective medium-scale deployments
- Lifetime limited warranty for long-term reliability
- Specifically designed for Keyscan's 36-bit HID proximity reader systems
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | dormakaba Holding |
| Manufacturer Part Number | HID-C1386 |
| Brand Name | Keyscan |
| Product Model | HID-C1386 |
| Product Name | HID-C1386 Photo Imaging Proximity Card |
| Packaged Quantity | 50 |
| Packing | Pack |
| Product Type | ID Card |
| Product Information | |
| Technology | Proximity Card |
| Media Type | Printable |
| Smart Card/Tag Width | 2.13" (54 mm) |
| Smart Card/Tag Length | 3.39" (86 mm) |
| Smart Card/Tag Thickness | 29.92 mil (0.76 mm) |
| Operating Frequency | 125 kHz |
| Encryption Key Size | 5 Byte |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Product Color | White |
| Product Material | Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Compatibility | Keyscan's 36 Bit HID Proximity Readers |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | Lifetime |
FAQ
What is the operating frequency of the Keyscan HID-C1386 proximity card?
The card operates at 125 kHz, a common frequency for proximity access control systems. This ensures reliable communication with compatible Keyscan HID proximity readers, providing consistent read performance for door access and identification purposes.
Is this proximity card printable?
Yes, the HID-C1386 is a printable card. Its white PVC surface supports high-quality photo imaging, logos, barcodes, and text using standard card printing equipment. This allows organizations to create customized identification badges that also function as electronic access credentials.
What readers are compatible with this proximity card?
This card is specifically compatible with Keyscan's 36-bit HID proximity readers. It is designed to work seamlessly within Keyscan-based access control systems, ensuring reliable performance for door entry, time attendance, and other security applications that use this reader technology.
What material is the card made from?
The card is constructed from white Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), a durable plastic material commonly used for ID cards and access credentials. PVC offers resistance to bending, cracking, and everyday wear, maintaining a professional appearance over extended use while supporting printing and imaging.
How many cards come in a pack?
Each pack contains 50 proximity cards. This quantity is suitable for medium-scale deployments, issuing credentials to a department or small organization, or maintaining replacement stock for lost or damaged cards in larger systems.
What warranty does this proximity card include?
The Keyscan HID-C1386 comes with a lifetime limited warranty. This warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship for the life of the product, providing long-term assurance of quality and reliability for access control and identification applications.