Harsh Chhabra, School Time Founder (schooltime.co.in)
Verified Project
"Reliable card issuer. We use it to program student ID cards. Fast plug-and-play setup via USB."
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Desktop Encoders
HF Desktop RFID Reader & Writer and USB Smart Card Scanner
USB-Powered 13.56 MHz Reader for Tag Encoding and Verification
₹25,000
★ 4.5
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Enterprise Assurances
🛡️ 1-Year OEM Warranty
⚡ Tag Testing Lab
🚚 Pan-India Dispatch
🛠️ SDK / API Support
Description
The HF Desktop RFID Reader & Writer and USB Smart Card Scanner (Model: PRD_HW_HF_DESKTOP) is a plug-and-play 13.56 MHz High-Frequency contactless desktop reader and programmer engineered for corporate employee card issuance, university student ID registration, hotel keycard encoding, hospital patient check-in, and cashless cafeteria point-of-sale stations. Designed with a sleek, low-profile desktop footprint, it features USB HID keyboard-wedge plug-and-play operation and high-speed Virtual COM port SDK control.
1. Dual ISO 14443A & ISO 15693 Multi-Protocol Support
Operating at 13.56 MHz HF, the reader supports both proximity smart cards (ISO/IEC 14443 Type A/B, NXP MIFARE Classic 1K/4K, MIFARE Ultralight, NTAG213/215/216, and Fudan F08) and vicinity tags (ISO/IEC 15693, NXP ICODE SLIX, and TI Tag-it). It provides a reliable contactless read range of 3.0 to 8.0 cm with sub-50ms transaction latency.
2. Multi-Mode Operation & Cross-Platform Software Support
The reader features selectable dual operating modes: USB HID Keyboard Emulation Mode (instantly outputs card UID numbers into Excel, Word, or web browsers without installing drivers) and PC/SC / Virtual COM SDK Mode (enables full sector key authentication and block read/write operations for software developers in C#, Java, Python, and web browsers via WebUSB).
Specifications
- Model Number
- PRD-HF-DSK-USB
- Operating Frequency
- 13.56 MHz High Frequency (HF)
- Protocol Standards
- ISO/IEC 14443 Type A/B, ISO/IEC 15693, NFC Forum Type 1/2/4/5
- Supported Card Types
- MIFARE Classic 1K/4K, Ultralight, NTAG213/215/216, Fudan F08, ICODE SLIX
- Communication Interface
- USB 2.0 Full-Speed (Type-A Connector / 1.5m Cable)
- Operating Modes
- USB HID Keyboard Wedge Mode / PC/SC Driver Mode / Virtual COM SDK
- Reading Distance
- 30 mm to 80 mm (Depending on Tag Size)
- Scan Latency
- < 50 milliseconds per Card Tap
- Status Indicators
- Bi-Color LED (Red Standby / Green Read) + Piezo Buzzer
- OS Compatibility
- Windows 11/10/8/7, macOS, Linux Ubuntu, Android (via OTG)
- Power Supply
- USB Bus-Powered (5V DC, < 100mA Power Consumption)
- Dimensions
- 105 mm × 68 mm × 12 mm (Compact Desktop Profile)
Verified Reviews
4.5 out of 5
Based on 2 verified client reviews.
Genuine Enterprise Feedback
Verified Project Deployments
Deepak Sharma, Co-Founder at My IT Solutions (admis.co)
Verified Project
"Works perfectly with standard Mifare badges. No driver issues on Windows or Linux workstations."
Questions
Does this USB desktop reader require driver installation to output card numbers?
No. In USB HID Keyboard Wedge mode, the reader is 100% plug-and-play. When a card is tapped, the reader types the card's UID number directly into whatever software is open (Excel, ERP, or web browser) followed by an Enter key.
Can this reader write data and change security keys on MIFARE and NTAG chips?
Yes. In Virtual COM / PC/SC mode, software developers can write NDEF URLs onto NTAG213/215 chips, update cashless balances on MIFARE Classic cards, and configure sector Key A/Key B passwords using our free SDK.
Is this reader compatible with Koha Library Management Systems?
Yes. Supporting ISO 15693 ICODE SLIX tags, it functions as a desktop circulation pad in Koha for book check-in, checkout, and tag programming via USB keyboard-wedge or SIP2 client.
What is the HSN Code and GST tax rate for USB RFID readers in India?
USB card readers are classified under HSN Code 84719000 with an 18% GST rate. RFID Softwares provides full GST tax invoices and developer SDKs across India.
Can it read contactless smart cards through thin plastic or leather wallets?
Yes. The reader features a strong 13.56 MHz electromagnetic field that easily reads smart cards through standard phone cases, plastic badge holders, and leather wallets from 3 to 8 cm away.
Unit Price
₹25,000
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