Description
What is the HID Signo Reader 20?
The HID Signo Reader 20 is a contactless smart card reader from HID’s flagship Signo line, with a slim design for door mullions and narrow surfaces. It reads more than 15 credential technologies, from encrypted Seos and iCLASS SE smart cards to legacy 125kHz proximity cards, plus mobile credentials via Bluetooth, NFC and Apple Wallet, and connects to the controller over secure OSDP or Wiegand. Available with supply, installation, access control integration and maintenance contracts.
- Brand: HID Global
- Type: Slim card & mobile reader (mullion)
- Cards: Seos, iCLASS SE/SR, MIFARE DESFire & Classic, 125kHz Prox
- Mobile: HID Mobile Access via Bluetooth & NFC
- Communication: OSDP (Secure Channel) & Wiegand
- Protection: IP65, indoor & outdoor
Key Features
- Slim 45 mm design that fits glass and aluminum door frames
- Supports 15+ credential technologies across 13.56MHz and 125kHz for easy migration
- Mobile-ready out of the box via Bluetooth LE and NFC, with Apple Wallet employee badge support (ECP)
- EAL5+ certified secure element for cryptographic key storage
- Surface detection that automatically recalibrates read range
- Built-in bidirectional OSDP, with remote management and firmware updates via HID Reader Manager
- Intelligent Power Management to reduce consumption
- IP65 rated with -35 to +66 °C operating range
Security & Access Control Integration
The reader uses the SIO data model and an EAL5+ certified secure element, and supports iCLASS Elite and Corporate 1000 programs that give each site its own keys, making credentials hard to clone. OSDP Secure Channel encrypts data between reader and controller and continuously supervises the reader. Legacy credential technologies can be disabled once migration is complete, and our professional team of skilled specialists selects the right profile and handles integration with your system.

Technical Specifications
| Brand | HID Global | Model | HID Signo Reader 20 | Mounting | Door mullion or any flat surface | 13.56MHz credentials | Seos, iCLASS SE, iCLASS SR, iCLASS, MIFARE Classic, MIFARE DESFire EV1/EV2/EV3, FeliCa, CEPAS | 125kHz credentials | HID Prox, Indala, AWID, EM | Mobile (2.4GHz) | HID Mobile Access via Bluetooth & NFC, Apple Wallet | Read range | 4 – 10 cm (depending on credential) | Communication | Wiegand, Clock-and-Data, RS-485 (OSDP) | Wiring | 0.5 m pigtail or terminal strip | Operating voltage | 12V DC | Current | 70 mA average, 250 mA peak | Dimensions | 45 × 121.5 × 19.5 mm | Weight | 95 g (pigtail) | Operating temperature | -35 to +66 °C | Humidity | 0 – 95% non-condensing | Protection | IP65, UL294 indoor & outdoor | Security | EAL5+ secure element | Color | Black with silver trim (white available) | Warranty | Manufacturer limited lifetime warranty |
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Specifications are based on manufacturer data and may vary by version; they are confirmed in your quotation. Items marked “On request” are confirmed per project requirements.
Typical Applications
- Office and admin entrances with narrow frames
- Glass and aluminum doors
- Building exterior entrances
- Universities and schools
- Hospitals and healthcare facilities
- Migration projects from legacy cards to Seos and mobile
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the HID Signo 20 read legacy cards?
Can doors be opened with a phone?
Is it suitable for outdoor installation?
What is the difference between Signo 20 and Signo 40?
Is the HID available in Saudi Arabia?
Does buying the HID include supply, installation and warranty?
Can I get an annual maintenance contract for the HID?
What is the price of the HID in Saudi Arabia?
Who installs the HID?
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