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Small rectangular RFID reader with USB cable, matte finish

YINGHUA

YINGHUA ICRead03-01 13.56Mhz RFID USB Reader door lock

SKU CH-R2WT-MFK31

USB proximity reader reads 13.56 MHz Mifare cards at up to 8 cm distance for access control systems

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  • MaterialMetal
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  • 56 MHz reader works with Mifare S50 and S70 cards
  • USB plug-and-play setup needs no driver installation
  • Reads tags up to 8 cm away for quick entry
  • Built-in buzzer and LED confirm every successful scan
  • 5 m cable gives flexible desktop or wall mounting

13.56MHz RFID USB Reader

The YINGHUA ICRead03-01 is a USB proximity reader operating at 13.56MHz with ISO 14443A protocol support. It reads Mifare S50 and S70 cards at distances up to 8cm and connects to Windows, Linux or Android hosts without extra drivers. The device suits access-control projects, automated parking systems and personal identification tasks where a simple plug-and-play sensor is required.

Power draw and thermals

The reader draws 70mA from a 5V DC supply delivered over its 1.5m USB cable, so heat output is negligible during normal operation. A built-in buzzer and LED provide audible and visual feedback without active cooling. The metal housing and compact 9.7 x 6.1 x 1cm form factor keep the unit silent and cool in continuous use.

Upgrade considerations

This reader replaces older low-frequency or proprietary card readers that lack USB plug-and-play convenience or 14443A compatibility. The jump is worthwhile when you need direct USB output of card numbers into any text field and support for legacy Windows versions down to 98. It is not suited for installations requiring long-range reading beyond 8cm or for card types outside the S50 and S70 families.

Highlights

  • 56 MHz reader works with Mifare S50 and S70 cards
  • USB plug-and-play setup needs no driver installation
  • Reads tags up to 8 cm away for quick entry
  • Built-in buzzer and LED confirm every successful scan
  • 5 m cable gives flexible desktop or wall mounting

Specifications

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MaterialMetal
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Questions about this item

How do I install the YINGHUA ICRead03-01 reader and what step is often missed?

Connect the 1.5 m USB cable to a +5 V DC port, open a text editor, then place a Mifare S50 or S70 card on top; the buzzer and LED confirm the read — skipping the text-editor step yields no output.

What maintenance or replacement will the ICRead03-01 need over time?

The unit has no moving parts or batteries; only the 1.5 m USB cable or the reader itself may need replacement if physically damaged or if the 70 mA draw exceeds the host port limit.

What limit appears first during continuous scanning with the ICRead03-01?

The 0–8 cm read range and 9600 baud serial output set the throughput ceiling; sustained rapid taps can saturate the buffer before the 70 mA current draw becomes an issue.

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