HID Signo™ Reader 20 Access control reader Specifications

HID Signo™ Reader 20 Contactless smartcard reader – multi-technology, mobile ready, mullion mount

Product Profile

HID Signo™ is the signature line of physical access control readers from HID Global. The versatility, performance and connected capabilities of HID Signo readers set a new industry benchmark for the most highly adaptable, interoperable and secure approach to electronic access control.

Offering an unparalleled breadth of functionality, HID Signo affords security system installers and administrators a simple and effective approach to secure access control for almost any scenario.

With support for the widest array of credential technologies — past, present and future — HID Signo is the perfect choice for those looking to make the transition to a secure authentication technology.

HID Signo readers transcend the traditional approach to security by being designed to be connected and managed remotely without needing to physically touch each device. This functionality empowers access control systems to dynamically respond as new needs, configurations or threats arise.

The HID Signo Reader 20 is a founding member of the Signo platform. Offering a truly dynamic approach to secure electronic access control, HID Signo Readers are designed to be highly versatile, powerful, and connected for the future.

A perfect fit for door applications requiring a narrow card reader, the HID Signo Reader 20 supports an unparalleled range of different credential technologies in a variety of form factors including cards, fobs and mobile devices.

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Make	HID
Manufacturer	HID
Category	Access Control>Access control readers
Model code	Signo™ Reader 20
Reader Type	Smart Card
Mount Type	Mullion mount
Read Range mm	40 ~ 100 mm
LED / Beep	Tri-colour LED, Buzzer
Colour	Black bezel with silver trim baseplate
Wiegand Interface	Yes
Electrical Specifications	Voltage: 12 V DC
Physical Specifications	Dimensions mm: 45 x 122 x 20 Weight g: 95
Environmental Specifications	Operating Temp ^oC: -35 ~ +66 C (-31 ~ +150 F) Operating Humidity %: 0 ~ 95
Protection	IP65
Additional info	Highly Versatile - Support for the widest range of credential technologies, including HID Mobile Access via native Bluetooth and Near Field Communication (NFC) capability. Also features Apple’s Enhanced Contactless Polling (ECP) to support credentials in the Apple Wallet. Unparalleled Performance - Ultra secure storage of cryptographic keys on certified secure element hardware, plus a new surface detection feature that allows the reader to automatically recalibrate and optimize read range performance. Connected to the Future - All readers include out-of-the-box support for Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) for secure bidirectional communication. Each reader is also designed to be connected and managed remotely without “sneakernet” or the need to be physically touched.
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Make

HID

Manufacturer

HID

Category

Access Control>Access control readers

Model code

Signo™ Reader 20

Reader Type

Smart Card

Mount Type

Mullion mount

Read Range mm

40 ~ 100 mm

LED / Beep

Tri-colour LED, Buzzer

Colour

Black bezel with silver trim baseplate

Wiegand Interface

Yes

Electrical Specifications

Voltage: 12 V DC

Physical Specifications

Dimensions mm: 45 x 122 x 20
Weight g: 95

Environmental Specifications

Operating Temp ^oC: -35 ~ +66 C (-31 ~ +150 F)
Operating Humidity %: 0 ~ 95

Protection

IP65

Additional info

Highly Versatile - Support for the widest range of credential technologies, including HID Mobile Access via native Bluetooth and Near Field Communication (NFC) capability. Also features Apple’s Enhanced Contactless Polling (ECP) to support credentials in the Apple Wallet.
Unparalleled Performance - Ultra secure storage of cryptographic keys on certified secure element hardware, plus a new surface detection feature that allows the reader to automatically recalibrate and optimize read range performance.
Connected to the Future - All readers include out-of-the-box support for Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) for secure bidirectional communication. Each reader is also designed to be connected and managed remotely without “sneakernet” or the need to be physically touched.

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