Media and technology
- RFID or NFC cards
- Key fobs, wristbands, or labels
- 125 kHz, 13.56 MHz, or combination media
- MIFARE Classic, DESFire, NFC, or other relevant technology
The RFID solution begins with your system
Two access cards can look identical and still be technically different.Therefore, chip type, frequency, data, and compatibility should be clarified before you order cards, key fobs, readers, or encoding equipment.
What can the solution include?
Equipment and workflow
- Card reader or programming device
- Card printer with compatible encoding module
- Software for design, data, and encoding
- Printing, numbering, and complete card holder solution
Find this information before ordering
- Name of the access or registration system
- Make and model of existing readers
- Frequency and exact chip type
- Use of serial number or stored data
- Need for printing, numbering, or programming
A photo is usually not enough
A picture of an existing card or key fob rarely shows the exact chip, formatting, or system application.
Two identical media can contain different technology, and the same chip type can be set up differently.The safe path is documentation or testing. If the technical information is missing, we are happy to help define a practical test before ordering a larger quantity.
Do you need to print and encode the cards yourselves?
For ongoing issuance of personal access cards, a card printer with an encoding module can combine printing and encoding in the same workflow.For a complete series, it may be more advantageous to have the cards produced and possibly personalized in advance.
NORDANO helps assess both options before you invest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are RFID and NFC the same?
NFC is part of the RFID family and typically operates at 13.56 MHz, but not all RFID systems are NFC, and compatibility cannot be determined by frequency alone.
Can a 13.56 MHz chip be used in all 13.56 MHz systems?
No. Chip type, protocol, security, data layout, and system configuration can differ, even if the frequency is the same.
Can NORDANO supply both cards and reader?
Yes.NORDANO supplies several types of cards, key fobs, wristbands, readers, writers, and card printers with relevant encoding options.
Avoid ordering the wrong chip
Send us information about the system, reader, and existing media. Then we'll help clarify the right card or fob type and the desired delivery.