Description
What is the HID Signo Reader 40?
The HID Signo Reader 40 is a contactless smart card reader from HID’s Signo line, designed at 80 mm wide to mount on and neatly cover standard wall switch boxes. It reads more than 15 credential technologies including Seos, iCLASS SE, MIFARE DESFire and 125kHz proximity cards, and supports mobile access via Bluetooth, NFC and Apple Wallet, with encrypted OSDP or Wiegand to the controller. Available with supply, installation, access control integration and maintenance contracts.
- Brand: HID Global
- Type: Wall mount card & mobile reader
- 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
- 80 mm wall design that covers standard single-gang switch boxes
- Slotted mounting plate for alternate back-box spacing
- Supports 15+ credential technologies across 13.56MHz and 125kHz
- Mobile-ready via Bluetooth LE and NFC with Apple Wallet support (ECP)
- EAL5+ certified secure element and trusted SIO data model
- Surface detection with automatic read range recalibration
- Remote configuration and firmware updates via HID Reader Manager and OSDP
- IP65 rated with -35 to +66 °C operation
Security & Access Control Integration
The reader protects cryptographic keys in an EAL5+ certified secure element, supports iCLASS Elite and Corporate 1000 programs with site-specific keys, and encrypts controller communication via OSDP Secure Channel with continuous reader supervision. It works with OSDP and Wiegand compatible access control systems, legacy credentials can be disabled after migration to raise security, and our professional team of skilled specialists designs and delivers the integration.

Technical Specifications
| Brand | HID Global | Model | HID Signo Reader 40 | Mounting | Wall, single-gang switch box | 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 | 75 mA average, 250 mA peak | Dimensions | 80 × 121.5 × 19.5 mm | Weight | 140 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 administrative entrances
- Main entrances of buildings and towers
- Server rooms and warehouses
- Hotels and residential compounds
- Universities and hospitals
- Replacing legacy HID R40 and RP40 readers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between HID Signo 40 and Signo 20?
Does it replace legacy R40 and RP40 readers?
Does it support mobile access?
Can it be managed remotely?
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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