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HID 922NTNNEK00075 iCLASS SE Smart Card Reader
Overview
The HID 922NTNNEK00075 is a multi-technology smart card reader designed for secure access control integration across enterprise and facility environments. This reader combines iCLASS SE credential support with legacy magnetic stripe and low-frequency capabilities, making it suitable for phased technology transitions or mixed-credential deployments. The RM40 form factor delivers a compact footprint for wall or desktop mounting, while its open-collector output architecture and Wiegand communication protocol ensure broad compatibility with existing access control systems and panels.
Key Features
- Multi-Technology Support: Supports iCLASS SE (HF standard, SIO, SEOS, and magnetic stripe modes) alongside low-frequency capabilities, enabling single-reader deployment for mixed credential types
- Wiegand Output: Native Wiegand protocol transmission for direct integration with standard access control panels and readers without gateway conversion
- Magnetic Stripe Compatibility: Full magnetic stripe reading capability for legacy credential support during migration periods
- Open-Collector Output: Discrete open-collector interface for flexible electrical integration and system customization
- Tamper Detection: Optional tamper switch support for unauthorized access attempts and physical intrusion alerts
- Visual Status Indicators: Red LED for power confirmation and green flashing indicator for read events, enabling real-time operational feedback
- Audible Feedback: Built-in buzzer for read confirmation and error notification during credential validation
- Black Housing: Standard black finish for neutral aesthetic integration in facility environments
- IPM Off Mode: Intelligent Power Management disabled for applications requiring continuous operational status or legacy system compatibility
- Basic MS Raw Output: Raw magnetic stripe output as received, providing direct pass-through data for systems requiring unprocessed credential information
Integration & Compatibility
The HID 922NTNNEK00075 integrates directly into access control systems using standard Wiegand readers input. The open-collector architecture supports both 5V and 12V control environments common in institutional and commercial installations. Magnetic stripe, low-frequency, and high-frequency credential modes operate independently, allowing integration with single or multi-credential system deployments. The reader's raw output capability ensures compatibility with legacy access control panels that process unformatted credential data.
Tamper functionality is optional, enabling deployment in either open or monitored configurations. The combination of Wiegand protocol, open-collector switching, and multi-technology credential support positions the 922NTNNEK00075 as a bridge solution for facilities transitioning from magnetic stripe or proximity card systems to modern smart card infrastructure.
I've specified the HID 922NTNNEK00075 in several enterprise access control refreshes where existing magnetic stripe infrastructure needed to coexist with iCLASS SE smart card deployments. The multi-technology reader approach eliminates the need for dual readers at each access point, reducing cabling and control panel I/O consumption.
Technical Highlights:
- Wiegand Native Output: The 922NTNNEK00075 sends credential data via standard Wiegand protocol, which integrates directly into nearly every access control panel manufactured in the last two decades. No conversion modules or middleware required.
- Open-Collector Switching: Discrete relay output allows the reader to trigger external devices or control secondary systems independently of the main access panel, useful for turnstile integration or secondary strike control.
- Magnetic Stripe + iCLASS SE in One Unit: Eliminates the expense and space constraints of installing separate readers for legacy and modern credentials during phased upgrades.
Deployment Considerations:
- Verify your access control panel supports Wiegand input at the voltage supplied by your installation (typically 5V or 12V logic). The open-collector design is compatible with both.
- If tamper monitoring is required, confirm your panel has a dedicated tamper input channel or ensure your installer provisions an additional hardwired contact loop.
- Raw magnetic stripe output mode bypasses any data formatting—this is appropriate for legacy systems but requires the panel to handle unprocessed swipe data. Confirm this capability before deployment.
The 922NTNNEK00075 is a reliable choice for mixed-credential environments and technology transitions. The open-collector architecture and native Wiegand support make it one of the most flexible readers available for integrators managing heterogeneous access control infrastructures.
