HID 20HTKS-03-0005N2 Signo 20 PIV Reader
When federal compliance meets everyday access control deployments, you need a reader that handles PIV credentials without forcing you into proprietary ecosystems. The HID Signo 20 PIV delivers standards-based authentication for government facilities, defense contractors, and enterprises requiring FIPS 201 credential verification. This reader eliminates the complexity of multi-reader installations when you need both contactless convenience and smart card security in a single form factor.
Key Features
- PIV/CAC smart card support for FIPS 201-compliant federal and military credential verification
- 13.56 MHz contactless interface reads PIV credentials without physical card contact
- Signo platform compatibility integrates with existing HID access control infrastructure
- Dual authentication modes support both government-issued PIV and commercial credentials
- Tamper-resistant housing protects against physical attack in high-security perimeters
- Standards-based communication eliminates vendor lock-in for credential management systems
- Field-upgradeable firmware extends deployment lifecycle as security standards evolve
- Mullion-mount form factor fits standard single-gang locations without custom brackets
Federal installations face a specific challenge: access systems must authenticate PIV credentials while maintaining interoperability with existing badging workflows. The Signo 20 PIV addresses this by processing government smart cards through the same reader hardware that handles your commercial credential population. You avoid the cost and maintenance burden of parallel reader infrastructure at every door. The platform processes certificate-based authentication locally, reducing network dependencies that can create single points of failure in distributed facilities.
For integrators working with defense contractors, cleared facilities, or federal agencies, this reader simplifies compliance without sacrificing deployment flexibility. The 13.56 MHz interface provides the contactless convenience users expect while meeting the cryptographic requirements auditors demand. When you're spec'ing an installation where FIPS 201 compliance isn't optional, the Signo 20 PIV delivers the authentication technology you need in a form factor that installs like any standard proximity reader.
