HID 2100PG1NB Composite iClass 2K/2 Programmable Credential
When you're deploying access control across facilities with mixed environmental demands—exterior doors, loading docks, or high-traffic entrances where PVC cards crack and fade—composite credentials deliver the durability your clients expect without sacrificing iClass security. The HID 2100PG1NB combines a polyester-PVC-polyester composite construction with 2K bit (256 byte) memory and dual programmable application areas, giving you flexibility for multi-application deployments while surviving the physical abuse that kills standard PVC cards in six months.
Key Features
- Composite construction withstands extreme temperatures, UV exposure, and repeated flexing better than standard PVC credentials
- iClass 13.56 MHz contactless technology provides secure, encrypted communication with HID readers
- 2K bit (256 byte) memory capacity supports access control plus secondary applications on a single credential
- Two programmable application areas enable logical access, cashless vending, time and attendance, or print management integration
- Standard CR80 credit card form factor maintains compatibility with existing card printer infrastructure
- Printable surface accepts direct-to-card printing for photo badging and visual identification
- Read range performance matches standard iClass cards while delivering extended service life
- Compatible with iClass SE and standard iClass reader platforms across HID access control ecosystems
Composite cards solve a specific problem: clients who burn through credentials in harsh environments but need the security and multi-application capability of iClass technology. The polyester core construction resists cracking from repeated pocket carry, won't delaminate in humid environments, and maintains read performance through temperature swings that warp PVC cards. The dual programmable areas let you implement phased rollouts—start with door access, add cafeteria payment or PC login later without reissuing cards.
The 2K memory configuration provides enough capacity for most multi-application deployments without the cost premium of higher-capacity cards. You're programming access control credentials using standard HID encoding tools and reader infrastructure you already know. For installations where credential replacement costs add up—manufacturing plants, universities, healthcare campuses—the extended lifespan of composite construction pays for the modest upfront premium within the first year of deployment.
