"Awesome plug-and-play card reader. We connected it to our Windows 11 reception PC, opened Excel, and it started reading our gym member badges right away. The beep sound is clear and scan speed is instantaneous."
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RFID Proximity Desktop Card Reader
Driver-Free USB HID Keyboard Wedge Reader for Excel, Word, Attendance & Access Control
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Connect USB desktop reader-writers directly to browser-based POS, desktop billing software, or access card issuance desks with zero driver headaches.
Description
Professional 125KHz USB RFID Proximity Desktop Card Reader
The 125KHz RFID USB Proximity Desktop Card Reader is a high-reliability, driverless contactless smart card reader engineered for fast data capture and effortless integration into your existing desktop and web software workflows. Operating in the 125 kHz Low Frequency (LF) band, this reader instantly interrogates the unique 10-digit factory serial number of standard EM4100, EM4001, and TK4100 proximity cards, key fobs, and access control tokens.
True Driverless USB HID Keyboard Wedge Architecture
Belonging to the standard USB Human Interface Device (HID) class, the reader requires zero software drivers or third-party background services:
- Plug & Play Connectivity: Plug the 1.5-meter USB cable into any free USB port on your Windows, Mac, or Linux computer.
- Instant Self-Test: The device emits a crisp confirmation beep ('drip' tone) and flashes its diagnostic LED, completing its hardware self-test in less than 500 milliseconds.
- Direct Cursor Input: Place your cursor into Microsoft Excel, Word, Notepad, Google Sheets, or any browser-based web application form. When an RFID proximity card is tapped within 5 to 8 cm of the reader pad, the reader automatically types the 10-digit card number and issues an automatic
[Enter]keystroke, advancing your cursor directly to the next line.
Ideal Commercial & Institutional Applications
- Employee Attendance & HR Logging: Rapidly enroll new employee ID badges or record punch-in timestamps directly into spreadsheets without expensive biometric terminals.
- Gym & Fitness Center Membership: Tap member keyfobs at the reception counter for instant check-in verification.
- Library & School Student Tracking: Capture student card IDs at circulation desks or computer laboratory entry gates.
- Visitor Management Systems (VMS): Issue temporary visitor access badges and log visitor check-ins at corporate reception desks.
- Point-of-Sale (POS) Cashless Systems: Retrieve customer loyalty card numbers at billing counters seamlessly.
Specifications
- Operating Frequency
- 125 kHz (Low Frequency / LF)
- Supported IC / Chip Types
- EM4100, EM4001, TK4100 & 100% Compatible Proximity ID Cards
- Communication Interface
- USB 2.0 Full Speed (Standard USB Type-A Plug)
- Operating Mode
- USB HID Keyboard Wedge (Simulates physical keyboard keystrokes)
- Data Output Format
- First 10 Digits Card Number + Automatic [Enter] Key Suffix
- Reading Distance
- 50 mm to 80 mm (5 to 8 cm depending on tag antenna size)
- Communication Speed
- 106 Kbit/s
- Status Indicators
- Diagnostic Bi-Color LED (Red Power / Green Scan) + Piezo Buzzer
- Power Supply
- 5V DC (±5%) Powered directly via USB Cable
- Power Consumption
- < 100 mA
- Operating Temperature
- -10°C to +60°C
- Operating Humidity
- 10% to 90% Relative Humidity (Non-condensing)
- Casing Material
- Industrial ABS Plastic Housing
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- 105 mm × 70 mm × 12 mm
- Cable Length
- 1.5 Meters (Shielded USB Cable Included)
- Supported Operating Systems
- Windows 11 / 10 / 8 / 7 / XP / 2000, Linux, macOS, Android (via USB-OTG)
- Warranty
- 1 Year Replacement Warranty (RFID Softwares India)
Hardware SDK & Edge API Quickstart
Connect, configure RF power (10–33 dBm), and stream tag inventory to your ERP / backend in under 5 minutes.
using OpenRFID.Core.Drivers;
using OpenRFID.Core.Models;
// 1. Initialize TCP/LLRP Connection
using var cts = new CancellationTokenSource(TimeSpan.FromSeconds(30));
var reader = new OpenRfidClient(ip: "192.168.1.116", port: 5084);
await reader.ConnectAsync(cts.Token);
await reader.SetPowerAsync(antennaId: 1, txPowerDbm: 30.0); // India WPC 865-867 MHz
// 2. Stream Real-time RFID Inventory Events with Lock-Free Channel
await foreach (var tag in reader.StreamTagsAsync(cts.Token))
{
Console.WriteLine("[LIVE READ] EPC: " + tag.EpcHex + " | RSSI: " + tag.RssiDbm + " dBm");
// Dispatches directly to SAP / Tally / SQL Database queue
await erpBridge.PushBatchAsync(tag);
} Watch RFID Proximity Desktop Card Reader | 125KHz USB HID (EM4100 / EM4001) | 1 Year Warranty in Action
Real field testing and operational validation demonstration conducted at our lab & partner facilities. Demonstrates read distance, physical durability, and live interrogation.
What's in the Box & Hardware Blueprint
Every unit is factory-inspected, serialized, and paired with essential deployment accessories.
Industrial Fixed Reader Hub (4/8 Port)
1 UnitIP53/IP65 aluminum chassis with PoE+ support
24V 3.0A Regulated Power Supply & Cord
1 SetUniversal AC input with surge protection
LMR-240 Double-Shielded RF Cables (3m)
4 CablesUltra-low attenuation SMA-Male to RP-TNC Male
Heavy-Duty Aluminum VESA Mounting Kit
1 SetVibration-damped bracket for portal masts
Opto-Isolated GPIO Terminal Block
1 BlockPlug for photocell beam sensors & light stack relays
OpenRFID Edge Daemon License (1-Year)
1 LicenseNative SAP RFC, Tally XML & LLRP bridge
Need a 14-Day Physical On-Site Pilot Evaluation?
We offer paid 14-day on-site pilot trials with demo setup in Delhi-NCR (minimum ~₹50,000+ demo POC fee + refundable hardware deposit). Remote-assisted starter packs available across India.
Verified Reviews
Based on 2 verified client reviews.
"Value for money at ₹800. Perfect for student attendance logging. Works without any drivers even on older Windows 7 PCs in our computer lab."
Interactive RFID Engineering Tools & Calculators
Use our free interactive calculators and simulators to model RF physics, calculate link budgets, estimate ROI, and configure EPC tags.
RFID ROI & Payback Calculator
Calculate 12-month return on investment, shrinkage reduction, and labor hours saved for your facility.
RFID Project Cost Estimator
Estimate turnkey budget breakdown including readers, antennas, tags, cloud software, and on-site engineering.
Site Survey Checklist Generator
Generate a customized engineering checklist covering RF noise floors, power drops, and portal mounting requirements.
Questions
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Can this reader write or reprogram 125KHz cards?
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Unit Price
₹800
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