HID 047439 OMNIKEY 5122 Contact & Contactless Field Upgrade Kit
Overview
The HID 047439 is a field upgrade kit engineered for organizations deploying HID DTCe card printer environments that require rapid expansion of contact and contactless credential issuance capabilities. This kit delivers dual-interface encoding functionality—supporting both contact smart card and contactless technology—enabling credential administrators to issue a broader range of identity documents without replacing core printing infrastructure. The motorized contact station and contactless reader module integrate directly into existing DTCe printer workflows, allowing seamless credential encoding during the print-and-encode cycle.
Positioned for security integrators and IT teams managing large-scale identity programs, the OMNIKEY 5122 upgrade eliminates the operational complexity of maintaining separate encoding stations. Field installation reduces deployment costs and system downtime compared to hardware replacement strategies.
Key Features
- Dual-Interface Encoding: Single station supports both contact smart card and contactless credential encoding in one device
- Motorized Contact Station: Automated card positioning ensures consistent contact pressure and read/write reliability across high-volume issuance
- DTCe Printer Integration: Purpose-built for HID DTCe card printer platforms; field-installable without system redesign
- Contactless Technology: Compatible with ISO/IEC 14443 Type A and Type B standards for proximity-based credential capture
- Spare Part Classification: Designed as a direct upgrade component for existing DTCe installations, streamlining procurement and inventory
- Enterprise-Grade Reliability: Motorized mechanics built for continuous-duty environments in government, healthcare, and corporate identity programs
Integration & Compatibility
The HID 047439 upgrade kit is engineered exclusively for HID DTCe printer ecosystems. Installation as a field upgrade allows credential issuance teams to add dual-interface capability to printers already in production, avoiding costly hardware obsolescence and infrastructure replacement. The kit maintains compatibility with existing DTCe workflows, encoding parameters, and credential database architectures.
Organizations leveraging HID's OMNIKEY 5122 reader technology gain access to a proven platform used across federal, state, and local government identity initiatives. The motorized contact mechanism ensures reliable encoding of contact-based smart cards (ISO/IEC 7816) alongside contactless proximity credentials, providing credential administrators with flexibility to issue either credential type or hybrid multi-technology cards from a single printer station.
Availability & Ordering
Current availability: 4–6+ weeks lead time. Pricing reflects distributor net; contract and volume discounts available upon request. Request a formal quote for integration into your credential issuance procurement schedule.
Ted PerryPerspective based on aggregated IP Security Depot and affiliated engineering team experience.
I have evaluated the HID 047439 OMNIKEY 5122 upgrade kit during planning cycles for mid-sized government and healthcare identity programs. The field upgrade approach is pragmatic—organizations with existing DTCe printer investments can add contactless capability without capital redeployment. The motorized contact mechanism is particularly relevant for high-throughput issuance environments where manual card positioning introduces variability.
Technical Highlights:
- Dual-Interface Encoding in One Station: Eliminates the need for separate contact and contactless encoding devices, reducing operational footprint and training burden on credential staff
- Motorized Positioning: Ensures repeatable contact pressure and read/write cycle times, critical for ISO/IEC 7816 smart card encoding reliability at scale
Deployment Considerations:
- Confirm your DTCe printer model against HID's compatibility matrix before procurement; the 047439 is field-installable but specific to DTCe platforms
- Plan for lead time; current availability is 4–6+ weeks, requiring integration into credential program timelines with adequate buffer
For teams transitioning from single-technology credential issuance to hybrid multi-technology environments, the HID 047439 represents a cost-effective path that preserves existing printer investments while expanding encoding capability. Validate contactless and contact protocol requirements with your credential database vendor before implementation.
