HID 20HTKS-03-00059X Signo 20 PIV Reader

The HID Signo 20 PIV reader addresses a common challenge in government and federally-regulated installations: delivering FIPS 201-compliant access control without compromising deployment flexibility or user experience. Built on HID's Signo platform, this reader provides native PIV/CAC credential support while maintaining compatibility with legacy proximity and smart card technologies, allowing you to phase federal identity standards into existing systems without rip-and-replace infrastructure costs.

Key Features

• FIPS 201-compliant PIV and CAC credential reading for federal identity standard requirements
• Multi-technology support enables gradual migration from legacy proximity or iCLASS credentials
• Signo platform architecture provides cryptographic authentication between reader and controller
• Terminal-style reader design accommodates PIN entry for dual-factor authentication scenarios
• Weatherized housing suitable for both interior and protected exterior mounting locations
• OSDP (Open Supervised Device Protocol) communication reduces integration complexity with modern controllers
• Wiegand output maintains compatibility with existing panels during phased upgrades
• Visual and audible feedback guides cardholders through authentication workflows

Federal contractors and government facilities face strict mandates around PIV credential adoption, but many existing access control systems weren't designed for the cryptographic handshakes and certificate validation these credentials require. The Signo 20 PIV bridges that gap by handling the complex PIV authentication process at the reader, then communicating results to your panel via standard protocols. This offloads processing burden from the controller and simplifies certificate management across distributed sites.

The reader's support for multiple credential technologies means you're not locked into a single migration timeline. Issue PIV credentials to cleared personnel while maintaining existing proximity cards for contractors or visitors. The terminal form factor accommodates PIN pads when your security policy requires something-you-have plus something-you-know authentication. For integrators managing Defense Industrial Base or federal agency projects, this reader delivers compliance without forcing clients to replace functional infrastructure before end-of-life.