H110-R 13.56MHz RS232 MIFARE reader, angled view of the underside with four rubber feet

H110-R 13.56MHz RS232 MIFARE Card Reader, Slim Pad, DB9 Serial

Q: What are the H110-R's default serial settings?

9600 bps, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit (8-N-1). 19,200 and 115,200 bps are also selectable; tell us the rate your host uses and it is confirmed before shipment.

Q: Does the H110-R need a driver?

No reader-specific driver is needed. It is a standard RS232 device: your software opens the COM port and reads the data. If you connect it through a USB-to-RS232 adapter, only the adapter's own driver is required.

Q: How is the H110-R powered?

It needs 5 V DC at about 100 mA. RS232 does not carry power, so the supply arrangement for your cable option is confirmed in your quotation.

Q: Can the H110-R connect to a Wiegand access controller?

No, it outputs RS232 only. For Wiegand 26 or Wiegand 34 controllers, use the H410-W, the 13.56MHz version listed on the L410-W wall-reader page.

Q: Can it read or write data stored on the card?

No. The H110-R reads the card UID only. It does not read MIFARE sectors or NDEF records and cannot write to cards.

The H110-R is a read-only 13.56MHz slim desktop reader with an RS232 (DB9) interface, for kiosks, controllers and industrial PCs that take card data from a serial port. It reads MIFARE Classic 1K/4K, NTAG203/213 and other ISO 14443A UIDs at up to 80 mm and sends them at 9600 bps, 8-N-1.

Frequency: 13.56 MHz
Cards / tags: MIFARE Classic 1K (S50), MIFARE Classic 4K (S70), NTAG203, NTAG213, other ISO 14443A cards (UID)
Interface: RS232, DB9 connector
Output: 10-digit decimal card UID
Read range: Up to 80 mm (depends on card and environment)

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Why integrators choose the H110-R

RS232 on a DB9 connector — 9600 bps, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit by default, with 19,200 and 115,200 bps also selectable.
Plain serial device — any application or controller that opens a COM port can read it, with no reader-specific driver.
Documented serial frame — STX (0x02), length, card type, serial number, BCC checksum and ETX (0x03), so software can verify each read.
MIFARE and NTAG213 — MIFARE Classic 1K (S50), 4K (S70), NTAG203 and NTAG213 UIDs, read in under 200 ms at up to 80 mm.
10 mm slim pad — 106 × 68 × 10 mm and about 150 g, with a 1450 mm cable.

When RS232 is the better choice

A USB keyboard reader only works when a text field has the focus. That suits a person at a desk, but not a self-service kiosk, an embedded controller or an industrial PC where the application runs in the background. The H110-R sends the card data to a serial port instead, so your software receives every read whatever is on screen.

RS232 is also the natural fit for older POS terminals, attendance PCs and controllers that have a DB9 COM port but no spare USB. RS232 is a short-distance, point-to-point link, so place the reader close to its host. For longer runs or multi-drop wiring, compare interfaces in the USB vs RS232 vs RS485 vs Wiegand guide.

Output options and power

Two output styles are listed for the H110-R: the card number as a 10-digit decimal (the default) and a framed message that starts with STX (0x02), carries a length byte, a card-type byte and the serial number, and ends with a BCC checksum and ETX (0x03). The frame lets your code find the start and end of each read and reject corrupted data. Tell us which style your software expects, or any other custom format, and it is set before shipment.

The reader runs on 5 V DC at about 100 mA. An RS232 port does not supply power, so the supply lead for your cable option is confirmed in your quotation.

H110-R or H150-R?

Both are RS232 readers with the same card list, range and serial settings. The H110-R is the 10 mm slim pad for tight spaces and flat mounting. The H150-R uses the angled 110 × 80 × 26 mm housing with a card recess and a combined DB9 + USB cable. If your host has USB and your users type into forms, the H110-U is the simpler choice.

H110-R specifications

General
Model	H110-R
Frequency	13.56 MHz
Form factor	Slim desktop card pad with RS232 cable
Housing	ABS
Color	Black

Cards & reading
Standard	ISO/IEC 14443A (UID read only)
Supported cards	MIFARE Classic 1K (S50), MIFARE Classic 4K (S70), NTAG203, NTAG213, other ISO 14443A cards (UID)
Read range	Up to 80 mm (depends on card and environment)
Read time	< 200 ms
Read interval	< 0.5 s

Interface & output
Interface	RS232, DB9 connector
Serial settings	9600 bps, 8-N-1 (default); 19,200 or 115,200 bps selectable
Default output	10-digit decimal card UID
Serial frame	STX (0x02), length, card type, serial number (5 bytes), BCC, ETX (0x03)
Custom output	Custom output format on request
Host systems	Windows XP, Vista, 7, 10; Linux

Physical & environment
Dimensions	106 × 68 × 10 mm
Weight	Approx. 150 g
Cable length	1450 mm
Power	5 V DC, 100 mA
Indicators	Red and green LED, buzzer
Operating temperature	-10 °C to +70 °C
Storage temperature	-20 °C to +80 °C
Humidity	< 90 % RH

Specifications of H110-R as supplied for the standard version. Read range depends on the card or tag, mounting surface and environment — we can test your own cards before you order.

Download the H110-R datasheet (PDF, A4)

Card, tag and system compatibility

Works with

✓MIFARE Classic 1K (S50) and MIFARE Classic 4K (S70) cards (UID read)
✓NTAG203 and NTAG213 tags; other ISO 14443A cards (UID read)
✓Hosts with an RS232 (DB9) COM port, or a USB-to-RS232 adapter
✓Windows XP, Vista, 7 and 10; Linux; controllers and embedded boards with an RS232-level serial input

Not designed for

✕Writing, encoding or copying cards (read-only reader)
✕Typing into applications like a keyboard: use the H110-U
✕Wiegand access controllers: see the H410-W, the 13.56MHz version on the L410-W wall-reader page
✕MIFARE DESFire / Plus, ISO 14443B, FeliCa and ISO 15693 cards (not in the supported list)
✕125kHz EM4100 cards: use the L110-R

Card not listed? Send us the card type or a photo and we will confirm compatibility before you buy.

Integration in 4 steps

1
Connect the DB9 connector to the host's COM port, or to a USB-to-RS232 adapter on PCs without one.
2
Provide the reader's 5 V DC supply (about 100 mA) using the power arrangement confirmed for your cable option.
3
Open the port at 9600 bps, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit in a serial terminal or in your application.
4
Present a card: the LED and buzzer confirm the read and the data arrives on the port. When using the framed output, read from STX (0x02) to ETX (0x03) and check the BCC byte.

OEM / ODM options for H110-R

◆Output style set before shipment on request: plain 10-digit decimal, framed message or another custom format
◆Baud rate of 19,200 or 115,200 bps instead of the 9600 bps default
◆USB keyboard version in the same slim pad: H110-U; 125kHz RS232 version: L110-R
◆Private-label marking and packaging for OEM orders, confirmed in your quotation

How OEM/ODM projects work →

Typical applications

H110-R FAQ

What are the H110-R's default serial settings?

9600 bps, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit (8-N-1). 19,200 and 115,200 bps are also selectable; tell us the rate your host uses and it is confirmed before shipment.

Does the H110-R need a driver?