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Desktop Smart Reader

DT1 Series

'Convenient Desktop Enrolment'

Supports most card reader technologies and software applications

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PRODUCT FEATURES & BENEFITS

Nortech's desktop reader can be used to input data from proximity cards, smart cards or barcodes directly into Access Control software running on a PC or into databases, spreadsheets and other PC software applications.

DT2 model can support virtually any third-party reader technology by integrating the appropriate third-party reader into the desktop unit. The data output from the reader may be in either Clock & Data or Wiegand format.

features

Compact desktop unit
No installation required
Connects to PC via a USB port
Inputs card data directly into a PC application window
Configurable via user-friendly software
Selectable data output format
Selectable terminating character
Supports both Wiegand and Clock & Data card data formats
Third-party reader integration option

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Specifications

HID Signo Reader Model	20	20K	40	40K
2.4 GHz (Bluetooth) Credential Compatibility	Mobile Credentials powered by Seos® (HID Mobile Access)
13.56 MHz (NFC) Credential Compatibility	Seos, iCLASS SE®, iCLASS SR®, iCLASS®, MIFARE Classic, MIFARE DESFire EV1/EV2, FeliCa™ & Contactless e-Purse Application Specification (CEPAS), Mobile Credentials powered by Seos (HID Mobile Access)
125 kHz Credential Compatibility	HID Proximity®, Indala® Proximity, AWID Proximity, and EM Proximity
Typical Read Range (Note 1)	Seos®, MIFARE Classic, MIFARE DESFire EV1/EV2 & ISO14443A Single Technology Cards – 4 to 10 cm HID / AWID Proximity®, Indala Proximity®, EM Proximity & 125 kHz Single Technology Cards – 6 to 10 cm
Mounting	Suited for mullion-mount door installations or any flat surface mounting		Suited to mount and cover single gang switch boxes with a slotted mounting plate for alternate back-box spacing
Colour	Black bezel with silver trim baseplate (Note 2)
Keypad	No	Yes (2 x 6 layout)	No	Yes (3 x 4 layout)
Dimensions (width x length x depth)	45 mm x 121.5 mm x 19.5 mm	45 mm x 121.5 mm x 21.5 mm	80 mm x 121.5 mm x 19.5 mm	80 mm x 121.5 mm x 21.5 mm
Product Weight	Pigtail: 95 g Terminal: 75 g	Pigtail: 110 g Terminal: 90 g	Pigtail: 140 g Terminal: 120 g	Pigtail: 160 g Terminal: 140 g
Operating Voltage	12V DC
Current Draw (Note 3)	NSC (Note 4): 60 mA Peak: 250 mA Max. Avg: 70 mA IPM (Note 5): 45 mA	NSC (Note 4): 65 mA Peak: 250 mA Max. Avg: 75 mA IPM (Note 5): 48 mA	NSC (Note 4): 65 mA Peak: 250 mA Max. Avg: 75 mA IPM (Note 5): 45 mA	NSC (Note 4): 70 mA Peak: 250 mA Max. Avg: 80 mA IPM (Note 5): 55 mA
Device Input and Output	Input: Tri-colour LED, Buzzer, Hold @ Active Low Output: Tamper Relay 0-60V DC @ 100mA Max (Dry Contact)
Operating Temperature & Humidity	-35° C to +66° C 0% to 95% non-condensing
Storage Temperature	-40° C to +85° C
Environmental Rating	UL294 Outdoor and Indoor rated, IP65
Transmit Frequency	125 kHz, 13.56 MHz, and 2.4 GHz
Communications & Panel Connection	Wiegand, Clock-and-Data and RS-485 Half Duplex (OSDP) via Pigtail (0.5 m) or Terminal Strip
Device Management	HID Reader Manager / OSDP configuration
Certifications	UL294/cUL (US), FCC (US), IC (Canada), CE (EU), RCM (Australia, New Zealand), SRRC (China), KCC (Korea), NCC (Taiwan), iDA (Singapore), RoHS, MIC (Japan), GreenCircle, Bluetooth SIG, and additional regions. www.hidglobal.com/certifications
Security Ratings	EAL 5+ Certified Secure Element Hardware
Housing Materials	Polycarbonate – UL94 V0

1	Read range listed is statistical mean rounded to nearest centimetre increment for ID-1 or clamshell credentials. HID Global testing occurs in open air. Form factor, technology and environmental conditions, including metallic mounting surface, can degrade read range performance; plastic spacers are recommended to improve performance on metallic mounting surfaces
2	Black trim baseplate & reader spacers available as an additional accessory at an additional cost.
3	Measured in accordance with UL294 standards; see Installation Guide for details
4	NSC – Normal Standby Current; see Installation Guide for details.
5	Intelligent Power Management (IPM) – Reduces reader current consumption up to 43%, based on model, compared to standard operating mode.

Effortless Card Enrolment and Database Management from Any Workstation

The DT1 Desktop Smart Reader transforms any PC into a credential enrolment station without complex installation. Simply connect via USB, launch your access control software, and begin programming cards immediately.

Reception desks, HR offices, and security control rooms benefit from the ability to enrol new cardholders, verify credentials, and update database records directly from the desktop—no dedicated hardware infrastructure required.System administrators managing LEGIC, Mifare, or multi-technology credential databases will find the DT1 invaluable for day-to-day operations.

The reader inputs card data directly into any active application window, functioning like a keyboard for seamless integration with spreadsheets, databases, and third-party access control software.

For organisations using proprietary or legacy card technologies, the DT2 variant accepts free-issued third-party readers, extending compatibility to virtually any credential format in the market.

Effortless Card Enrolment and Database Management from Any Workstation

USB Powered
No external power supply needed—draws power directly from the PC USB port for true plug-and-play operation.

Universal Input
Card data appears as keyboard input, compatible with any Windows application including Access Control software, Excel, and databases.

Multi-Technology
DT1 variants read LEGIC, Mifare, and other 13.56MHz formats; DT2 integrates third-party readers for legacy technologies.

Configurable Output
Select which portion of the card number to output and choose carriage return, tab, or bracket termination characters.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Desktop Smart Reader require driver installation?

No, the DT1 and DT2 are true plug-and-play devices. They enumerate as standard USB HID keyboards and function immediately upon connection to any Windows PC.

What card technologies can the DT1 read?

Standard DT1 models are available for EM 125kHz, Hitag 1, DualProx (PAC + EM), Multi-ISO 13.56MHz (Mifare, LEGIC Advant, iCLASS, ICODE), and secure sector Mifare or LEGIC variants.

How do I configure the output format?

Use the included Windows configuration utility to select which bits or digits of the card number are output, set the terminating character (carriage return, tab, or square bracket), and enable or disable the internal buzzer.

What is the difference between DT1 and DT2?

DT1 models have an integrated reader supporting specific technologies. DT2 is a desktop enclosure with USB interface designed to accept a free-issued third-party reader, enabling support for virtually any credential format.

Can the reader work with my existing access control software?

Yes, because the reader outputs card data as keyboard input, it works with any software that accepts typed input—including Norpass3, third-party access control platforms, and general-purpose applications like Excel.

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