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Black USB RFID card reader with magnetic stripe and proximity support

RF IDEAS

RF IDEAS RDR-6N82AKU RFID Reader

SKU CH-H1NM-JTWBS MPN RDR-6N82AKU

Desktop RFID card reader supporting proximity and magnetic stripe badges for software integration via SDK

  • Works with existing employee badges
  • Supports proximity and magnetic stripe cards
  • Integrates via universal SDK for direct software control
  • RoHS compliant for environmental standards
  • Black finish for professional environments

Unified card platform

The RF IDEAS RDR-6N82AKU is an 82 Series RFID reader built for developers who need to accept existing employee badges in custom software. It reads both proximity and magnetic stripe cards, covering a wide range of credential technologies in a single black USB device. The unit is RoHS compliant and ships new.

SDK integration model

Unlike keyboard-emulation enroll readers, this model delivers the card ID through a callable DLL and the Universal SDK for direct application control. It requires a host system with an available USB port and your own software stack to process the returned data. The reader frees you from writing keystroke parsing logic and lets the application handle identification natively.

Low power USB operation

The device draws bus power over USB with no external supply needed, keeping cabling simple and heat output minimal. It runs silently with no moving parts and the RoHS certification confirms restricted hazardous substance compliance. Normal use adds negligible load to the host controller.

How it compares

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Price $97.99
Pricier than about 79% of the 294 comparable items (median $21.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameRF IDEAS
Size & build
Shipping weight0.23 kg
Package size152 × 152 × 102 mm

Questions about this item

How long can the RDR-6N82AKU read cards continuously before overheating?

The reader is designed for sustained operation without a duty-cycle limit; its low power draw from the USB bus keeps temperature rise minimal during all-day use.

What is the noise level and heat output when the reader runs continuously?

The device has no moving parts and draws minimal USB power, so it operates silently and stays cool to the touch even after hours of scanning.

Which software interface must my application already support to use this reader?

Your application must call the RF IDeas Universal SDK DLL directly; the reader does not emulate a keyboard and will not work with simple keystroke input.

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