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RF IDEAS

RF IDEAS AIR ID 82 RDR-7582AKU RFID Reader

SKU CH-8MTQ-B8ZVD MPN RDR-7582AKU

Desktop 13.56 MHz RFID reader connects via USB for contactless smart-card access and single-sign-on integration

  • Form factorDesktop
  • Frequency rating13.56 MHz
  • Connection typesUSB
  • Power supplyUSB self-powered
  • Operating temperature range-22 degree to 150 degreeF (-30 degree to 65 degreeC)
  • Storage temperature range-40 degree to 185 degreeF (-40 degree to 85 degreeC)
  • Reads 13.56 MHz contactless cards for secure access
  • USB self-powered design eliminates external power supply
  • Desktop form factor fits compact workspaces
  • DLL integration enables direct software control
  • Operates from -30 °C to 65 °C for harsh environments

13.56 MHz RFID desktop reader

The RF IDEAS AIR ID 82 RDR-7582AKU is a contactless smart-card reader that operates at 13.56 MHz. It reads iClass and MIFARE credentials used by over 500 million cards, tags and labels. The device draws power from a USB port and requires no external supply. It is intended for organisations that want to extend existing building badges to new applications.

USB-powered integration for SSO and attendance

The reader connects through a single USB connector and uses a callable DLL rather than keystroke emulation. This lets developers embed card-data retrieval directly into single-sign-on, time-and-attendance or other custom software. The desktop form factor measures 4.2" x 2.5" x .8" and weighs .45 lbs, so it fits on a counter or workstation without crowding other peripherals.

Suited for developers adding badge-based workflows

The DLL interface suits teams building or integrating software that consumes credential data programmatically. Buyers who need a reader that simply types a card number into any text field should look elsewhere, because the 82 Series does not use keystroking. Environments outside the -22 °F to 150 °F operating range or above 95 % humidity are also not a fit.

How it compares

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Price $102.99
Pricier than about 80% of the 294 comparable items (median $21.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameRF IDEAS
Product lineAIR ID 82
Model nameRDR-7582AKU
Product typeRFID Reader
Performance
Frequency rating13.56 MHz
Ports & slots
Connection typesUSB
Power
Power supplyUSB self-powered
Size & build
Form factorDesktop
Product dimensions4.2 in × 2.5 in × 0.8 in
Product weight0.45 lb (0.2 kg)
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size102 × 76 × 51 mm
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range-22 degree to 150 degreeF (-30 degree to 65 degreeC)
Storage temperature range-40 degree to 185 degreeF (-40 degree to 85 degreeC)
Humidity range5% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing

Questions about this item

What temperature limit does the reader reach first during sustained use?

The operating range tops out at 150 °F (65 °C), so sustained use in environments above that temperature will exceed the limit first.

How much heat or noise does the USB-powered desktop unit produce when running all day?

The reader draws power from the USB port with no internal fan, so it generates minimal heat and operates silently during continuous use.

Which existing credential must the buyer already own for the 82 Series to work?

The reader supports 13.56 MHz contactless cards such as iClass or MIFARE badges, so an existing building-access badge of that type is required.

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