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Compact USB smart card reader with matte black finish

RF IDEAS

RF IDEAS RDR-7580AKU RFID Smart Card Reader/Writer

SKU CH-GRKF-EFTPC MPN RDR-7580AKU

USB smart card reader/writer weighs 7.20 oz and supports existing badge systems

  • ConnectorsUSB
  • USB smart-card reader/writer for single-badge access
  • AIR ID line leverages existing badge investments
  • 20 oz lightweight USB peripheral
  • RoHS certified environmentally friendly design
  • One-year limited manufacturer warranty included

AIR ID Smart Card Reader/Writer

The RF IDEAS RDR-7580AKU is a USB-connected smart card reader and writer designed for point-of-sale and access-control systems. It supports existing badge infrastructures while expanding application compatibility with a single credential solution. The device weighs approximately 7.20 oz and carries RoHS environmental certification.

Suits integrators needing USB smart-card read/write

This unit fits deployments that require both reading and writing to contactless credentials over a standard USB link. It does not suit buyers who need a contact-only interface, a non-USB host connection, or a reader without write capability.

USB host interface decides fit

The sole host connection is USB, so the host system must provide an available USB port and driver support for the AIR ID product line. If the target environment lacks USB connectivity, this reader cannot be used.

Highlights

  • USB smart-card reader/writer for single-badge access
  • AIR ID line leverages existing badge investments
  • 20 oz lightweight USB peripheral
  • RoHS certified environmentally friendly design
  • One-year limited manufacturer warranty included

Specifications

BrandRF IDEAS
ConnectorsUSB
Shipping weight0.27 kg
Package size229 × 203 × 178 mm

Questions about this item

How is the RDR-7580AKU installed, and what step is often missed?

Connect the USB cable to the host computer; the driver installs automatically, but the reader must be configured in the access-control software before cards will be recognised.

What maintenance or replacement will the 7580 reader need over time?

No moving parts require service; keep the surface clean and replace the unit only if the USB connector or internal electronics fail.

What limit appears first during continuous, all-day operation?

The USB 2.0 interface caps sustained data throughput, so very high-volume transaction streams may queue before the reader hardware itself saturates.

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