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Crestron RFID-USB RFID Card Reader for TSW-70 and TSS-70 Series

Crestron part number RFID-USB

The Crestron RFID-USB is a compact RFID card reader that adds card scanning to a TSW-70 or TSS-70 series touch screen. Fitted next to the screen, it lets people authenticate or interact with supported room scheduling applications and custom room control projects by scanning an RFID card.

€372 plus VAT €457.56 including VAT at 23%

Crestron's advertised price. Delivery, installation and programming are quoted separately.

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Crestron RFID-USB RFID Card Reader

About the Crestron RFID-USB

The reader connects through its micro USB port to the USB host port on a TSW-70 series touch screen, and takes its 4.3 to 5.5 V power over the same connection. It reads cards at 125 kHz (LF) and 13.56 MHz (HF) at up to 3.15 in. (80 mm), depending on the environment, and also offers 2.4 GHz Bluetooth Low Energy (v4.2) with AES128 support. The antenna is integrated.

Crestron designed it for supported room scheduling applications and custom room control projects, where users authenticate with, or communicate with, the touch screen by scanning a card. It integrates with TSW-70 and TSS-70 series touch screens and control systems. Typical current draw is 70 mA when idle and 135 mA with the RF field on, and Crestron quotes an MTBF of 500,000 hours.

The black plastic housing is 2.58 in. (66 mm) high, 1.79 in. (46 mm) wide and 0.16 in. (4 mm) deep, and weighs 0.64 oz (18 g). It fixes with peel-and-stick adhesive to glass, drywall or similar surfaces, and a mounting frame is supplied for use with a mullion mount kit. With the frame fitted it measures 3.37 in. (86 mm) by 1.94 in. (49 mm) by 0.26 in. (7 mm).

Key features

  • RFID card reader for supported room scheduling and room control projects
  • Works with TSW-70 and TSS-70 series touch screens
  • Reads 125 kHz (LF) and 13.56 MHz (HF) cards at up to 3.15 in. (80 mm)
  • Bluetooth Low Energy v4.2 with AES128 support
  • Micro USB connection for data and power
  • Peel-and-stick mounting on glass, drywall or similar surfaces
  • Mounting frame included for mullion mount kit use
  • Slim black housing, 0.16 in. (4 mm) deep

RFID-USB specifications

Frequencies125 kHz (LF); 13.56 MHz (HF); 2.4 GHz (BLE)
Read/write distanceUp to 3.15 in. (80 mm) for LF and HF, depending on environment
BluetoothBluetooth v4.2 (BLE); GAP, SM, L2CAP, ATT; predefined GATT structure; AES128 supported
Connector1 micro USB, female, for the USB host port on a TSW-70 series touch screen
Transmission speedUSB full speed, 12 Mbit/s (host); < 848 kbit/s (HF air); < 100 kbit/s (BT air)
Power4.3 to 5.5 V via micro USB; 70 mA typical idle, 135 mA typical with RF field on
Environment-4° to 140°F (-20° to 60°C); 5% to 95% RH non-condensing
Construction and mountingBlack plastic housing; peel-and-stick adhesive mount to glass, drywall or similar; mounting frame for mullion mount kit
Dimensions2.58 in. (66 mm) H x 1.79 in. (46 mm) W x 0.16 in. (4 mm) D; 3.37 x 1.94 x 0.26 in. (86 x 49 x 7 mm) with mounting frame
Weight and MTBF0.64 oz (18 g); MTBF 500,000 hours

Part numbers on this page

Part numberVersionPriceAdd
RFID-USB Standard €372 plus VAT
€457.56 inc VAT

Where the RFID-USB is used

  • Room scheduling panels that authenticate users by card
  • Custom room control projects with card-based user access
  • Glass walls and partitions beside a touch screen
  • Mullion mounted touch screens, using the supplied frame

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Questions about the Crestron RFID-USB

What is the Crestron RFID-USB?

It is a compact RFID card reader for supported room scheduling applications and custom room control projects, working through a TSW-70 or TSS-70 series touch screen. It sits next to the touch screen so users can authenticate with, or communicate with, the screen by scanning an RFID card.

Which touch screens does the RFID-USB work with?

Crestron lists integration with TSW-70 and TSS-70 series touch screens and control systems. The reader's micro USB port is intended for connection to the USB host port on a TSW-70 series touch screen. Check that your scheduling or control application is one that supports the reader.

What card frequencies does the RFID-USB read?

It reads 125 kHz (LF) and 13.56 MHz (HF) cards, with a read and write distance of up to 3.15 in. (80 mm) depending on the environment. It also has 2.4 GHz Bluetooth Low Energy, to Bluetooth v4.2, with AES128 supported. The antenna is integrated into the device.

How is it powered?

The RFID-USB is powered through its micro USB connection at 4.3 to 5.5 V. Typical current draw is 70 mA when idle and 135 mA with the RF field on. The same micro USB port carries data to the touch screen's USB host port at USB full speed.

How does it mount?

It fixes with peel-and-stick adhesive to glass, drywall or similar surfaces. A mounting frame is provided for use with a mullion mount kit. On its own the reader is 2.58 in. (66 mm) high, 1.79 in. (46 mm) wide and 0.16 in. (4 mm) deep, with a black plastic housing.

How much is the Crestron RFID-USB?

Crestron's advertised price for the RFID-USB in Ireland is €372 plus VAT, which is €457.56 including VAT at 23%. It does not include delivery, installation or programming, which we quote separately. Tap Request a quote for a written quote.

Can 1Install supply, install and programme the RFID-USB?

Yes. 1Install is an authorised Crestron Elite Partner with offices in Skerries, Co. Dublin and Cork. We can supply the RFID-USB on its own, or install, set up and programme it as part of your system. Installation visits are €440 for 4 hours or €880 for a full day, plus VAT and travel.

Does the RFID-USB come with a warranty?

Yes. Everything we supply is new, genuine Crestron with Crestron's standard warranty. If the RFID-USB develops a fault, contact us and we will handle the claim with Crestron. If we installed it, our workmanship is guaranteed for the lifetime of the system.

Is the RFID-USB in stock?

We order Crestron for each quote, so availability depends on Crestron's stock at the time. We check it before we quote and put the expected delivery date on your quote, so you know where you stand before you pay.

Can I buy the RFID-USB without installation?

Yes. We supply Crestron to end users, with or without installation. Like most Crestron devices of this type, it needs setting up or programming before it works in a system, and we can quote for that too.

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