HF | NFC - RFID Reader Module HID - OMNIKEY® 5127CK

The OMNIKEY® 5127CK Mini reader board from HID Global is a state of the art HF | NFC - RFID reader module, specifically designed for OEM applications and space-constrained integrations. As a consistent complement to the 5427CK reader, this RFID reader module features an especially compact PCB design and combines maximum functionality with industrial-grade reliability. Companies aiming to implement a powerful OEM RFID reader concept benefit from a solution that integrates both low-frequency and high-frequency technologies in a single HID embedded RFID reader. This makes the module ideal for security-critical applications in access control, identity management, industrial environments, healthcare, as well as connected IoT systems and modern kiosk solutions.

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A key feature of the OMNIKEY 5127CK Mini reader board is its CCID interface, which enables true plug & play operation. Integrators can develop finished RFID reader modules without the need to install or maintain additional drivers throughout the entire product lifecycle. This not only significantly reduces integration effort but also accelerates time to market for new devices. In addition, the NFC reader module supports so called keyboard wedge functionality. Card data is transmitted directly to the target application as keyboard input after being read. Manual data entry is completely eliminated, simplifying workflows, reducing error rates, and significantly improving user convenience. Especially in high-throughput environments or applications operated by minimally trained personnel, this functionality provides a clear efficiency advantage.

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From a technological perspective, the OMNIKEY 5127CK Mini impresses with support for a wide range of common HF | NFC - RFID standards and card technologies. These include Seos®, iCLASS®, MIFARE Classic, MIFARE DESFire EV1/EV2, and HID Prox, among others. Thanks to this broad compatibility, the HID RFID reader module can be flexibly integrated into existing infrastructures and is designed to be future-proof. In addition, modern mobile access scenarios via NFC and Bluetooth Smart are supported, allowing digital identities on smartphones to be used seamlessly. An integrated management tool also enables field updates for firmware and configurations without removing or replacing hardware. This sustainably reduces operating costs and simplifies lifecycle management over many years.

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For developers and OEM partners, HID Global provides a comprehensive OMNIKEY 5127CK reader board developer toolkit. It includes all the necessary tools, documentation, and resources to significantly shorten development and integration cycles. Combined with its compact form factor, high performance, and support for a wide range of RFID reader module use cases, this creates an ideal platform for innovative products. Whether used as an NFC reader module for mobile access solutions, as a robust RFID reader module component for industrial systems, or as a versatile HID embedded RFID reader for public authorities and enterprises, the OMNIKEY 5127CK Mini reader board offers a reliable technological foundation. IDCRAFT GmbH supports you comprehensively from product selection and technical consulting to successful system integration and accompanies you as a competent partner on the path to market-ready RFID and NFC solutions.