HID 2050CNNNN iClass KF 2K/2 Configured Non-Programmable Credential
When you're deploying mid-sized access control systems with fixed credential formats, you need cards that arrive pre-configured and ready to issue. The HID iClass KF 2K/2 Configured Non-Programmable credential delivers a factory-programmed 2K-bit card with two application areas, eliminating field programming overhead while maintaining HID's 13.56 MHz contactless reliability. Non-programmable construction prevents post-deployment tampering or accidental reconfiguration, making these cards ideal for controlled issuance environments where credential integrity is non-negotiable.
Key Features
- iClass 13.56 MHz contactless smart card technology for reliable read performance and extended read range
- 2K-bit (256 byte) memory configuration supporting two independent application areas
- Factory-configured format arrives programmed to your specified credential structure
- Non-programmable design prevents field reprogramming, protecting against unauthorized modification
- KF construction provides standard card durability for daily badging applications
- Compatible with HID iClass readers and multi-technology readers supporting iClass protocols
- Standard CR80 credit card form factor for existing badge holder and printer infrastructure
- Supports secure mutual authentication between card and reader
The configured, non-programmable format solves a specific deployment problem: you want the flexibility of iClass technology without the field programming workflow. These cards ship with your credential format already burned in—facility code, card range, application data structure—so your issuance process becomes print-and-issue rather than program-print-issue. The two application areas give you room for access credentials plus a secondary application like cashless vending or time-and-attendance, all within the 2K memory space.
The non-programmable aspect is the security feature here. Once manufactured, these cards can't be reprogrammed in the field, which means an attacker with physical access can't rewrite credential data or clone the card to a blank. For organizations issuing credentials in environments where cards might be temporarily out of your control—contractors, temporary workers, multi-tenant facilities—this immutability provides an additional layer of protection. Pair these with iClass SE readers for encrypted communication, or deploy on standard iClass infrastructure where the read-only credential format itself provides the security boundary you need.
