Proximity cards, also known as prox cards, use radio frequency transmit/receive electronics (integrated circuit technology) to transfer data. This data transmits securely from a distance, making proximity cards unique in that they do not have to be swiped through a card reader, and they are the convenient solution for secure door access control or time and attendance applications. When in use, a card reader sends out a field that activates the antenna coil which lies within a proximity card, and charges the capacitor. Card information is then transmitted via this antenna coil to the card reader and if the information is found to be accurate access is granted, be it door entry or a monetary purchase.
Proximity cards currently operate at 125 kHz. They are powered by resonant energy transfer with typical read range of 0-3 inches and longer read ranges made possible through the implementation of high powered readers. IDSuperShop also offers a variety of long range card read solutions which can read up to 30 feet away using a combination of high powered signal boosters for the proximity and card readers.
IDSuperShop is pleased to offer HID proximity cards and Indala proximity cards. HID is a leader in the secure access industry, featuring a large selection of smart card options used by organizations worldwide. Corporate, educational and health care organizations as well as governmental agencies rely on proximity card technology for the personalization of their secure ID badges and ID cards.
Proximity cards seamlessly integrate with existing ID card printing operations, and can be printed on exactly as if they were ordinary ID cards. IDSuperShop offers many printer solutions for creating proximity cards. Our most popular options are:
- Fargo DTC4500e Create loyalty & sophisticated access ID cards with embedded electronics.
- Fargo HDP5000e For superior print quality, higher reliability and durability, and greater security.
- Zebra ZC300 For rugged dual-sided card printing of high quality personalized photo ID cards.
- Magicard 600 Secure ID card printer with powerful capabilities like Holokote and more.
- Evolis Primacy 2. The ideal solution for personalizing high quality dual-sided ID badges.
- Nisca PR5350 For high speed, low cost dual-sided smart card printing.