Cardea: IP67 MIFARE DESFire & PIN Reader

Cardea® is a new access control reader designed to simplify the selection of readers for any system and environment.

Cardea offers numerous features: OSDPv2 and Wiegand, MIFARE DESFire, mobile access, cable and connector options in the same reader.

Above all, Cardea is extremely robust: with a high IP67 protection rating even for the connector and impact resistance up to IK-10.

Sustainable manufacturing principles and a replaceable keypad on site make Cardea the best, most future-proof, and most durable card reader for modern access control applications.

There are four different reader models for various installations:

• Cardea Idesco T112

• Cardea Pin Idesco T11

• Cardea W Idesco T102

• Cardea W Pin Idesco T10

Features

The same reader suits multiple purposes, making it a reliable choice for system integrators.

• Cable and connector option in the same reader

• OSDPv2 and Wiegand, MIFARE DESFire, mobile identification – all in one reader

• Rugged design: IP67 even with connector, high impact resistance IK-09 to IK-10

• Sustainable manufacturing principles

• Replaceable keypad – on site

• Low power consumption – reduced energy costs

• Secure – manufactured under ISO27001 information security certification

• Central updates via file transfer or locally with mobile app or configuration card

Technical Specifications

Dimensions (H x W x D):

• Cardea W: 128 x 76 x 29 mm

• Cardea W Pin: 128 x 76 x 29 mm

• Cardea: 126 x 45 x 28 mm

• Cardea Pin: 126 x 45 x 28 mm

Electrical Data:

• Operating frequency: 13.56 MHz

• Voltage: +10 to +30 VDC

• Keypad type: 3x4 mechanical keypad with tactile point on key 5 (Cardea W Pin), 2x6 capacitive keypad (Cardea Pin)

• Power consumption: max. 2.5 W (Idesco standard configuration)

Supported Technologies:

• MIFARE® DESFire EV1, EV2 & EV3 (UID + Application Files)

• MIFARE® Classic (UID + Sectors)

• MIFARE® Ultralight (UID + Pages)

• MIFARE® Plus X, S, SE, EV1, EV2

• MIFARE® SmartMX (Classic/DESFire Emulation)

• Random UID and Proximity (EV2/EV3)

Mechanical Specifications:

• Housing material: Plastic

• Mounting: With screws

• Protection rating: IP67

• IK rating: Cardea W: IK-10, others IK-09

• Flame rating: UL94 HB, UL94 V2

Environmental Conditions:

• Operating temperature: -40 °C to +55 °C

• Storage temperature: -40 °C to +55 °C

• Maximum altitude: ≤ 5000 m above sea level

Interfaces:

• Wiegand, RS-232, OSDPv2 via RS-485, Clock & Data

• 1x universal input / 2x outputs

• 3x RGB LEDs (configurable)

• Configurable accelerometer (tamper)

• Configuration: Mobile Coder app, DESFire configuration card or OSDPv2

Benefits for System Integrators

• One reader for many applications – a reliable choice

• Flexible cable/connector system

• High reliability through IP67 and IK-10

• Sustainable materials and on-site repair

• Future-proof thanks to comprehensive technology support

• Easy configuration and firmware updates