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8 CD 2.0 OSDP

Highly secure, robust OSDPv2 reader in a variety of housing and keypads options is compatible with other manufacturers’ DESFire devices. Configures flexibly via OSDP (File transfer), card or Idesco…

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8 CD 2.0 MI

This secure, mobile-ready (BLE) reader in a variety of moisture-, dust-proof, vandal-resistant housings, transacts phone IDs in addition to MIFARE DESFire. Adjust read range, much more via card or…

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8 CD 2.0

Highly secure, open technology MIFARE DESFire reader in a range of housings and keypads up to moisture, dust and vandal proof, compatible with other manufacturers’ DESFire devices. Configures flexibly…

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Idesco ID

Idesco ID makes mobile access easy, letting you send mobile IDs directly from your own system. After our app is installed and users receive your system’s IDs, they can…

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Idesco ID app

Easy to use mobile application, compatible with Idesco 8 CD 2.0 MI readers. Use the ID created by the app, or send ID’s to phones from your own access…

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Programming tool for MIFARE DESFire readers, cards and reader configurations

DESCoder

DESCoder is a powerful RFID encoder software for creating configuration files for both Wiegand and OSDPV2 readers. It also programs security keys for MIFARE DESFire readers and writes configuration…

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Mobile app top update and configure Idesco readers

Mobile Coder 2.0

Mobile Coder app conveniently configures and updates 8 CD 2.0 readers. Revise adjustable features like Bluetooth settings and update reader firmware in the field – all from your mobile…

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Enrollment Station

Enrollment Station reads mobile ID from a phone with Idesco ID mobile app, and sends it to your system. The device is a part of Idesco ID Entry Level….

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9 CD 2.0

Read/write RFID reader supporting MIFARE Classic and MIFARE DESFire. Various housing options. Desktop housing with its card holder is very handy for coding, and applications where e.g. use of…

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8 CD 2.0 MI D Pin

This tough, reliable, highly secure display reader not only supports mobile transactions but is flexibly programmable. Equipped with a responsive keypad and function keys for user inputs, it is…

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9 CD 2.0 Slim Pin T

RFID front end “transparent” device enabling the host to use flexibly all the features of CLRC663 Plus RF Chip. It complies with ANSSI Level 1 Architecture.

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8 CD 2.0 AES

This MIFARE DESFire reader securely interfaces via RS-485 in a variety of housings, with or without keypad. Moisture and dust-proof, vandal-resistant, compatible with various systems. With Idesco, you keep…

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ICODE Tags

13.56 MHz high frequency ICODE tags and cards. For access control, time and attendance and asset marking. Available as PVC cards, epoxy laminated coin tags and keyrings. Customized printing….

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Low frequency tags

Low frequency (125 kHz) proximity tags for applications reading tag’s UID

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EPC 2.0 Compact

Passive EPC reader, reads tags up to 4 meters, but is small in size. Attach your card or tag in clothes or goods in transit and access hands-free.

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EPC 2.0

This long range UHF passive reader performs impressively. From its rugged IP67 reliability to a transaction range out to 10 meters (depending on tag & environment) it is more…

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8 CL 2.0

Rugged, highly configurable LEGIC reader for secure access control, with the industry’s highest durability & protection ratings. Supports also other smart card technologies such as MIFARE DESFire and MIFARE…

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7 C 2.0

This tough 13,56 MHz MIFARE reader is available in a variety of housings, including a keypad option, and supports a wide range of configurable parameters, enabling it it to…

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Access Touch 4.0

Access Touch 4.0 is a computer and an RFID reader combined. It is a robust platform for ID, payment, time & attendance, info screen applications and user interactivity.

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7 AH

This low frequency (125 kHz) proximity reader is perfect for the simplest tasks, smallest budgets or low energy consumption. 7 AH is rugged and dependable in hostile environments…

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RFID modules

OEM RFID modules to embed powerful Idesco reader features in your own device. Multiple technologies, including MIFARE DESFire.

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Plates and covers

Plates and covers letting you install on metal or nearby another reader, protecting your readers against adverse weather or vandalism, and providing better usability with different installation angles.

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EPC tags

Cost-effective, maintenance-free passive UHF EPC tags for your long-range ID applications. From metal surfaces, windshields, to combined personal / vehicle identification transponders.

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MIFARE DESFire tags

MIFARE DESFire EV1/EV2/EV3 transponders, available as either cards or keyring tags, are specifically designed to support either 3DES or 128 bit AES encryption.

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MIFARE Tags

MIFARE tags provide multi-application capabilities and high security features enabled by MIFARE technology. Available: MIFARE Classic 1K Card + 4K Card, MIFARE Classic 1K Tag 2402, MIFARE Classic 1K…

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7 C 2.0 Coder

Powerful RFID reader encoder application designed to make detailed programming of the many features in your 7 C 2.0 readers fast and convenient.

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7 AH Configuration Tool

Convenient and user-friendly, 7 AH Configuration Tool precisely configures only the 7 AH reader’s parameters you choose before you install. Parity, data length, Clock & Data, LED colour, buzzer…

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EPC External Antenna

Connecting this external UHF antenna makes it function like an additional EPC reader at your site, widening its detection zone, even letting it determine the direction of a moving…

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Finnish City Gym now Mobile-accessible

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31.10.2024

Who controls your site’s security keys?

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Products for your next project

8 CD 2.0 OSDP

8 CD 2.0 MI

8 CD 2.0

Idesco ID

Idesco ID app

DESCoder

Mobile Coder 2.0

Enrollment Station

9 CD 2.0

8 CD 2.0 MI D Pin

9 CD 2.0 Slim Pin T

8 CD 2.0 AES

ICODE Tags

Low frequency tags

EPC 2.0 Compact

EPC 2.0

8 CL 2.0

7 C 2.0

Access Touch 4.0

7 AH

RFID modules

Plates and covers

EPC tags

MIFARE DESFire tags

MIFARE Tags

7 C 2.0 Coder

7 AH Configuration Tool

EPC External Antenna

Latest news

Season’s greetings

Finnish City Gym now Mobile-accessible

Who controls your site’s security keys?

What is RFID technology?

Contact us!

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