CR20M – USB Desktop Mifare 13.56MHz Card Enrollment Reader

Product Overview

The CR20M USB Desktop Card Enrollment Reader is a compact, plug-and-play proximity reader engineered for rapid electronic credential registration across modern physical access control systems. Operating at the standard high-frequency 13.56MHz (ISO/IEC 14443 Type A / Mifare) band, this device simplifies administrative workflows by transmitting credential card serial numbers (CSN/UID) directly into access management software, desktop applications, or web portals without manual keypad entry.

Enclosed in a durable matte-black ABS enclosure, the CR20M functions as a standard USB Human Interface Device (HID), requiring zero proprietary driver installations across Windows, Linux, and Android environments. It reads Mifare Classic 1K/4K, Mifare Ultralight, and compatible high-frequency credentials from a distance of up to 3–5 cm in less than 200 milliseconds, outputting the card number directly to the active cursor position like a standard USB keyboard. Equipped with a dual-color LED status indicator and an integrated buzzer, it delivers instant visual and audible feedback upon every successful credential scan.

Key Features

• 13.56MHz Mifare Compatibility: Reads Mifare Classic 1K/4K, Mifare Ultralight, and ISO 14443 Type A contactless smart cards and keyfobs.

• Driver-Free USB HID Emulation: Operates out-of-the-box as a standard USB keyboard emulator; automatically enters card numbers at any active text cursor.

• Rapid Card Enrollment: Reads and processes card serial numbers (CSN/UID) in under 200 ms, significantly speeding up bulk credential issuance.

• Integrated Audio/Visual Indicators: Features a bi-color LED (Red/Green) and an acoustic buzzer to confirm successful card reads and operational status.

• USB Bus-Powered: Draws 5V DC directly from the host USB port, eliminating the need for external power supplies or adapters.

• Compact Desktop Footprint: Low-profile, anti-slip desktop casing keeps administrative counters, security desks, and check-in stations uncluttered.

• Broad OS Interoperability: Plug-and-play compatible with Windows (11, 10, 8, 7), Linux distributions, and Android systems.

Compatible Devices

• Mifare Classic (1K, 4K), Mifare Ultralight, and ISO 14443A 13.56MHz credentials (cards, fobs, wristbands)

• Access control management software suites (ZKBioSecurity, ZKBio Access IVS, SmartPSS, HikCentral)

• Time and attendance workstations and HR desktop stations

• POS terminals, visitor management software, and membership check-in PCs

• Desktop PCs, laptops, and thin clients with standard USB Type-A ports