Card Readers

  • Locksmithing etc. November 2011

    Removing Shear Head Bolts Removing the ignition switch with mechanical lock from Honda, Toyotas, etc. requires removing the two shear head bolts. They are called shear head bolts because the shank portion of the bolt is narrowed just above the...

    Article • November 2nd, 2011

  • News Briefs: Average College Student Uses ID Card for 6.36 Applications

    Access to buildings, identification, cafeteria/food courts, library, bookstore purchases, printing and vending, in that order, are the leading applications for which American college students use their school-issued cards, according to a recent study...

    Article • November 2nd, 2011

  • People and Places November 2011

    IDN-H. Hoffman Hosts Chicago Show Distributor IDN-H. Hoffman hosted its fourth annual Chicago Trade Show on Sept.10 in Rolling Meadows, IL. With an emphasis on education, IDN-H. Hoffman offered two full days of classes for locksmiths including...

    Article • November 2nd, 2011

  • Lock In Customers with Multi-Credential Readers

    The cost of a smart card is comparable to the traditional proximity card, yet it provides much higher security.

    Article • November 2nd, 2011

  • Proxcheck

      Identify and validate proximity cards and fobs – on-site or in the field – with International Bar Code's Proxcheck Proximity Card Verifier. Proxcheck identifies, validates and displays  identification (ID) numbers from proximity cards and...

    Product • October 4th, 2011

  • 7500 Series Standalone PIN/Prox Keypad

    DynaLock's 7500 Series advanced standalone digital keypad incorporates a built-in, 125KhZ proximity card reader, large, backlit metal keys and heater, which automatically activates at 4°F (-20°C), to prevent key freeze. It can operate as a single or...

    Product • October 4th, 2011

  • The World of Multi-Credentials: Which System Is Right for Your Customer?

    As security breaches and hacks are being reported daily, there is a growing awareness of the fallibilities of conventional security technologies and a heightened demand for better methods of access control. Locksmiths recall the bump key episodes...

    Article • September 30th, 2011

  • Schlage Locks Offer Flexibility

    In the midst of a challenging economy, increased competition and the many emerging technologies reaching the mainstream security markets, Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies has transitioned its divisions and its product line to deliver a leaner...

    Article • August 11th, 2011

  • Schlage OEM100 Reader Module

      M anufacturers of turnstiles, vending machines, service kiosks and other manufactured goods that could gain a competitive advantage by reading the most popular proximity cards and/or smart cards can now embed the Schlage OEM100 multi-technology...

    Product • July 13th, 2011

  • Compact Reader 3078

    The Compact Reader 3078  brings passive smartcard technology to any SimonsVoss lock. When mounted near the SimonsVoss lock, this wireless reader allows MIFARE Classic or MIFARE DESFire cards to be securely used as access credentials. All...

    Product • June 24th, 2011

  • Integrating Electronic Components

    A recent barrier gate project required us to coordinate not only contractors and electricians, but also the various components required to develop a working system. Our system was comprised of several high technology components, and while it was not...

    Article • June 10th, 2011

  • Advances in Wireless Electronic Access Control

    In the beginning, there were the battery operated electromechanical locks. You entered a code into the keypad and if the code was correct, the lock unlocked, permitting retraction of the latch bolt. Over time, additional credentials were introduced...

    Article • May 12th, 2011

  • The Next Generation of Access Control: Virtual Credentials

    For decades, we have carried our identities around on magnetic stripe (magstripe) and smart cards, but in today’s mobile world, we now have the opportunity to embed them on a variety of portable devices. This will enable us to use products like...

    Article • May 5th, 2011

  • Secured Series PC Software Managed Access Control

      The Secured Series Max 3 access system hardware with Hub Manager Professional software is “access simplified”. The Max 3 is powerful and easy to install and program for small to midsized applications. The Max 3 system provides a...

    Product • May 3rd, 2011

  • Secura Key Releases Technology White Paper

      Secura Key has released a new White Paper: RKDT Dual Technology Proximity Readers and Standalones . This white paper details Secura Key’s development of the RKDT (Radio Key® Dual Technology) line of HID compatible readers and standalone units...

    Press Release • April 22nd, 2011