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Card Reader

AY-8 Series

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EMMifareDESFire

Overview

Square glass-faced card reader in a milled PC/ABS housing. Ships in EM (125 kHz), MIFARE or DESFire EV3 (13.56 MHz) versions. The DESFire EV3 version adds anti-skimming and anti-cloning plus CSN and Secure Sector reading. IP65 rated for high-traffic entrances.

Technical Specifications

Complete technical details and specifications

Response Speed
< 100ms
Read Range
Up to 45mm
Matching Speed
< 1 sec
LED Indicator
Red & Blue
Beeper
Yes
Communication Mode
Wiegand
Data Transmit Range
> 100m
Operating Current
< 50mA
Casing Material
Tempered Glass Surface, PC / ABS
Ingress Protection
IP65
Electrical
Power Requirement
DC 9 - 15V
Mechanical
Dimensions
85 × 85 × 9 mm
Environmental
Operating Temperature
-10°C to +60°C

Compare Variants

SpecificationAY-EM800AY-MF800AY-DF800
Card TechnologyEM (125 kHz)MIFARE (13.56 MHz)DESFire EV3 (13.56 MHz)
Anti-skimming & Anti-cloning
CSN & Secure Sector Reading

Complete Feature List

Choice of EM (125 kHz), MIFARE or DESFire EV3 (13.56 MHz) — one credential technology per SKU

DESFire EV3 encryption, secured against skimming and cloning

CSN and Secure Sector reading with granular configurability

Supports non-duplicable enterprise credential formats

Tempered glass over PC/ABS precision-milled housing

IP65 rated for outdoor use

Dual-tone LED indicators and internal buzzer

Wiegand communication with > 100m data transmit range

Response speed < 100ms, matching < 1 second

Compact 85 × 85 × 9 mm square form factor

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