Access Readers
Browse the complete range of access reader solutions for your business.
Access control is used all over the world by organisations to secure their facilities. Unicard are a leading provider of Access Control System components and specialise in providing access control readers and their credentials such as cards and key fobs across all technologies.
As a HID Platinum Partner, Unicard have access to the best pricing across the globally popular HID reader product range and continue to provide to not only security installers but also directly to customers around Australia.
HID provide a wide range of readers to suit almost every secure technology in the market, see below the supported technologies by HID.
- Proximity Reader
- iClass Reader
- Mifare Reader
- Indala Reader
- DESFire Reader
- PIVClass reader
- +more
If your card format is not listed, it is likely Unicard would be supplying a custom format HID reader or an alternative brand to suit.
Need a solution to read ID cards on your computer, check out the latest from the HID Omnikey reader range. Explore the complete access control reader range online and order online to receive fast Australia wide delivery.
Unicard are the trusted experts in Access Control Solutions
Experts in Access Card Technologies
Unicard have been assisting the Australian market for decades and continue to provide trusted guidance to our customers for all their access needs.
Contact Unicard today for a quick and easy call to discuss your buildings access requirements and Unicard can assist you with the best pricing and service for access readers, access cards/fobs and much more. Speak to the experts, contact us today.
Configured and tested in Australia
Unicard supply many readers to sectors around Australia including Government, Healthcare, Corporates and more.
Unicard supply HID readers, QR code readers and more with the correct configuration for your business. Unicard keep a record of your requirements and configure the readers accordingly. They are then put through quality control, tested with your card format, and dispatched Australia wide.
Desktop USB Card Readers
Not all card readers are placed on a door for access control. Some card readers are used to read cards at a computer either for login purposes or to assign a card to a user. There are many ways desktop card readers are used in many different industries. Unicard supply a wide range of USB plug and play card readers to read the card number or CSN (Card serial number) simply by presenting your card to the reader. The most common readers are simple Mifare CSN readers or Prox card number readers. Unicard also supply HID Omnikey readers for more details reading requirements.
Enquire with Unicard about your card reader requirements today.
Contact our friendly and helpful team today to discuss your card reader requirements. Unicard can provide further information on the card reader range we sell and support and also provide guidance to select the right access card reader to suit your requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Not every card reader will read all card types and formats. Access readers are normally configured to respond to only one card technology and format, they are then further configured in the access control system to only allow access to specific site codes and card numbers.
It is important when picking an access reader from the HID reader range, that your card technology such as proximity, mifare, iclass and more are compatible with the access reader you choose. Unicard can help with this, please contact us for assistance.
It is extremely common for our customers not to know their access control format however Unicard can assist over the phone to ask some simple questions to ascertain what your card technology and format is. If we are unable to find any further information over the phone, Unicard will request a card or fob sample which will provide an immediate result and we can provide a quote for more card/fob stock and access readers to suit.
An ‘Access Controller’ is usually installed by a security installer which is then connected to Access Readers. The Access Readers are of a thin build and are normally installed on a door frame. Depending on the card/fob credentials that are presented, the access readers will either revoke access or allow access by releasing a magnetic door strike (or similar) for a limited time which will allow the card holder to open the door.
HID Access control readers provide an extra security layer which is optional on their new HID Signo reader range. The HID readers which include a ‘K’ in their part number have a keypad which requires the card holder to badge a card and present a pin code.
This prevents a lost card from being used to gain access to secure sites.
Yes, the new HID Signo reader range has a specific model available to allow access using both access card and biometrics to allow access. This extra level of security also prevents lost cards from being used.
No, HID readers come with a standard configuration which allows them to read the more common card technologies and formats.
However, if your card format is secured and locked down with custom keys or applications, then configuration is required to be able to read your custom cards.
There are specific HID readers which come with a USB cable to plug directly into your computer. These are known as HID Omnikey readers.
These Omnikey reader range can be used in many ways such as through your custom software application to badge a card and assign a user or alternatively with the HID Asure ID program for reading and writing cards.
