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Product Details
HID pivCLASS RPK40-H Smart Card Reader - Contact/Contactless - Cable - 1.57" Operating Range - Pigtail - Wall Mountable - Black D HF STD SIO SEOS FIPS CAK 485FDX
pivCLASS READERS FOR "CONTROLLED" AREAS ENABLE HIGH SECURITY, INTEROPERABILITY AND COMPLIANCE
- Part of an integrated solution from a single, trusted provider- Enables FIPS 201 compliance per NIST SP 800-116 guidelines and the TWIC Reader Specification
- Reconfigurable in field - can be upgraded in the field to achieve higher assurance levels with the addition of a contact or contact plus biometric "sidecar"
- Transitional reader - supports reading PIV, PIV-I, CAC, CIV, TWIC, FRAC, iCLASS® and HID Prox® cards for easy, phased transitions from legacy technology to new PKI-enabled smart cards
- Contactless reader with keypad for "Uncontrolled" security areas- enables "PIN to PACS" approach using both legacy and FIPS-201 cards
HID Global's pivCLASS Government Solutions enable facilities to upgrade their existing physical access control systems (PACS) to achieve FIPS 201/FICAM compliance without the need to rip-and-replace their existing system. The RK40 and RPK40 are designed to support multiple use cases leading to full FICAM compliance.
Transitional reader - in this approach the reader can be used standalone to read legacy iCLASS and HID prox cards as well as FIPS 201 type cards and pass the card identifier directly to the panel. The key pad can be used to send a user entered PIN directly to the PACS panel.When used with the pivCLASS Registration Engine and Certification Manager software this approach provides a solution for a smooth transition to full FICAM compliance as well as a cost effective solution for "Uncontrolled" doors where access control is desired but FICAM compliance is not required.
FICAM compliant reader - to be FICAM compliant requires the addition of the pivCLASS Authentication Module (PAM) to provide single factor strong authentication.This configuration supports the CHUID +VIS and card authentication key (CAK) authentication modes as described in NIST Special Publication 800-116.
Two-factor strong authentication can be achieved by adding the HID pivCLASS contact reader sidecar. This sidecar provides a contact card reading slot and an LCD that displays messages and instructions to the card holder. This configuration supports the CHUID + VIS,CAK authentication modes over both the contactless and contact reader interfaces. It also supports the PKI + PIN authentication mode on the contact interface with match-on-card of the PIN.
Three-factor strong authentication can be achieved by adding the HID pivCLASS contact plus biometric reader sidecar. In addition to a contact card reading slot this sidecar also provides a biometric sensor. This configuration supports CHUID + VIS and CAK over both the contactless and contact reader interfaces. The PKI + PIN with match-on-card of the PIN and the PKI + PIN + BIO authentication modes use the contact interface.
- The RK40 and RPK40 utilize the pivCLASS Authentication Module (PAM) to perform cryptographic operations required to pass FICAM's E-PACS testing.
- Security critical operations are performed within the secure perimeter, rather than on the attack side of the door, increasing security and reader affordability.
- Maximum flexibility is achieved through in-field sidecar expansion to add a contact interface, an LCD to display messages to the cardholder and a biometric sensor.
- Supports a phased approach to FICAM compliance. Can be used as a standalone reader to read legacy and FIPS 201 type smart cards. PAMs can be added later to achieve FICAM compliance by providing strong multifactor authentication.
- Ideal for "Uncontrolled" areas where access control is desired but strong authentication FICAM compliance is not required.
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Return Policy
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For a hard copy of this form and a shipping label, please include your request in the form below.
You can also request an RA online by submitting an RA Request via email. Once you have provided HSSL Technologies with the appropriate information, we will contact you with an assigned RA number.
Defective or DOA Products
DOA or defective products are returned for REPLACEMENT ONLY with the same product/model. Deviations from this policy may result in a 20% Returns Processing Service Charge.
- Defective products must be in the original factory carton with all original packing materials.
- The Return Authorization number must be on the shipping label, not the carton. Please do not write on the carton.
- Returns must be shipped freight prepaid. Products received freight collect, without an RA number, or not approved for return will be refused.
- Return Authorization numbers are valid for fourteen (14) days only. Products returned after expiration will be refused.
- HSSL credits are based on the purchase price or current price, whichever is lower.
General Return Terms
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We will also pay return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (e.g., you received an incorrect or defective item).
You should expect to receive your refund within approximately six weeks of giving your package to the return shipper. This period includes:
- 5–10 business days for us to receive your return from the shipper
- 3–5 business days for us to process your return
- 5–10 business days for your bank to process the refund
If you need to return an item, please Contact Us with your order number and product details. We will respond quickly with instructions for returning items from your order.
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