HID 20HTKS-03-0004XR HID Signo 20 PIV Reader
When federal compliance and high-security access control converge, you need a reader that handles PIV credentials without compromise. The HID Signo 20 PIV delivers cryptographic credential validation for government facilities, defense contractors, and enterprises mandated to meet FIPS 201 requirements. This reader processes smart card authentication at the door, eliminating the security gaps inherent in legacy proximity systems while maintaining the deployment simplicity integrators need for multi-building campuses.
Key Features
- PIV/PIV-I credential support for FIPS 201 and HSPD-12 compliance in federal and regulated environments
- 13.56 MHz contactless smart card technology reads credentials without physical card contact
- Signo platform architecture enables secure credential processing and firmware updates
- Standard Wiegand interface ensures compatibility with existing access control panels and systems
- Mullion-mount form factor fits typical commercial door frame installations
- LED and beeper feedback provides immediate user confirmation of credential presentation
The Signo 20 PIV handles the cryptographic authentication process at the reader level, verifying digital certificates embedded in PIV cards before transmitting access decisions to your control panel. This architecture prevents credential cloning and replay attacks that compromise lower-security proximity systems. For integrators working in GSA-regulated spaces or on DoD contracts, this reader provides the documented compliance path required during security audits and facility certifications.
Installation follows standard access control practices—the reader mounts to door frames or adjacent walls using the same footprint as traditional mullion readers, and connects via familiar Wiegand outputs. The platform supports firmware updates as security standards evolve, protecting the hardware investment when agencies update credential specifications or cryptographic requirements. When you're bidding projects where PIV compliance is non-negotiable, this reader delivers the verification infrastructure federal mandates demand.
