HID 2053PNNMN iCLASS KF 32K (16K/2+16K/1) Programmed Credential
When your access control deployment requires pre-programmed credentials with dual application support, HID's iCLASS KF format delivers 32K of memory split across two independently managed application areas. This credential arrives programmed and ready for immediate enrollment, eliminating the encoding step that typically delays large-scale deployments or credential replacements in live facilities.
Key Features
- 32K total memory configuration with 16K/2 + 16K/1 application split for dual-use scenarios
- Pre-programmed KF format eliminates on-site encoding requirements
- iCLASS 13.56 MHz contactless technology with read range up to 4 inches
- Two independent application areas support access control plus secondary functions like cashless vending or time-and-attendance
- Standard ISO CR80 credit card form factor for compatibility with existing badge holders and lanyards
- Encrypted mutual authentication between credential and reader prevents credential cloning
- Compatible with HID iCLASS readers and multi-technology readers supporting iCLASS protocols
The KF format's dual application structure makes this credential practical for environments where a single card must serve multiple systems. The 16K/2 configuration provides 16 kilobits with 2 application areas, while the additional 16K/1 segment offers a separate 16 kilobit block for independent system access. This segmentation means your physical access control system operates on one memory area while building management, print release, or meal plan systems access the other—without cross-contamination or the need to issue multiple cards per person.
Pre-programming eliminates the encoder hardware requirement during deployment and reduces the points of failure during credential issuance. The credential ships ready for your access control system to read and associate with user records. This approach accelerates deployments where hundreds or thousands of credentials need distribution quickly, or in scenarios where IT staff managing credential databases don't have physical access to encoding hardware. The iCLASS platform's encrypted communication ensures these credentials maintain security standards required for commercial facilities, government installations, and healthcare environments where credential cloning represents a legitimate threat vector.
