13.56MHz H110-U
13.56MHz USB NFC / MIFARE Card Reader, Slim Pad, No Driver
- USB
- Desktop
Read range: Up to 80 mm
13.56MHz NFC & HF RFID Readers
H120-U 13.56MHz USB NFC Reader, Flat Desktop Pad for MIFARE Cards
The H120-U is a read-only 13.56MHz USB reader in a flat matte desktop pad, for reception, membership and POS counters. It reads MIFARE Classic 1K/4K and NTAG203 UIDs at up to 80 mm, types them as 10-digit decimal numbers without a driver, and shares its housing with the 125kHz L120-U and the UHF U120-U.
- Frequency
- 13.56 MHz
- Cards / tags
- MIFARE Classic 1K (S50), MIFARE Classic 4K (S70), NTAG203, other ISO 14443A cards (UID)
- Interface
- USB, keyboard emulation (driver-free); mini-USB socket on reader
- Output
- 10-digit decimal card UID (4 bytes)
- Read range
- Up to 80 mm (depends on card and environment)
- ✓ Sample units for evaluation
- ✓ Output format confirmed for your software
- ✓ Private label & OEM options
- ✓ Reply within 1 business day
Why integrators choose the H120-U
- One pad, three bands — the flat housing is shared with the 125kHz L120-U and the UHF U120-U, so counters with different card types can use identical-looking hardware.
- Keyboard output, no driver — the card UID is typed at the cursor in POS, membership or spreadsheet software.
- 10-digit decimal default — the 4-byte UID as a 10-digit number, with custom formats set before shipment.
- Mini-USB socket — the 1400 mm cable unplugs from the reader for tidy routing under a counter.
- Up to 80 mm range — read time under 200 ms, with a red/green LED and buzzer to confirm each read.
One housing across 125kHz, 13.56MHz and UHF
Many distributors and integrators serve sites that do not share a card technology: one customer issues 125kHz EM4100 cards, another MIFARE Classic, a third tags items with UHF labels. The flat pad of the H120-U is also used by the L120-U (125kHz EM4100 / TK4100) and the U120-U (EPC Gen2 UHF reader/writer). All three type the number at the cursor by default, so counter layouts, staff instructions and your own product photos stay the same whichever card a site uses.
For a reseller this means one product family to list and support across three frequencies. For a software vendor it means a single "supported desk reader" page, with the band chosen per customer.
Choosing between the H120-U and the H110-U
Their published specifications match: 13.56 MHz, ISO 14443A UID read, up to 80 mm, 10-digit decimal output and 104 × 68 × 10 mm. The difference is the housing. The H120-U has a flat matte top with a raised panel and a small LED window near one corner. The H110-U is the slim pad whose family includes an RS232 model and a 134.2kHz animal-tag reader.
Pick the H120-U when the counter already uses, or will use, the 125kHz or UHF flat pad. Pick the H110-U when you may later need the same pad with RS232 output.
Counter setup tips
Place the pad where customers can lay the card flat on it, away from metal trays and cash drawers, which reduce read range. Keep the cursor in the member field while the card is presented: if staff click elsewhere first, the number is typed there instead. Where the software should receive card numbers regardless of screen focus, choose a serial reader such as the H150-R.
H120-U specifications
| Model | H120-U |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 13.56 MHz |
| Form factor | Flat matte desktop pad |
| Housing | ABS |
| Color | Black |
| Standard | ISO/IEC 14443A (UID read only) |
|---|---|
| Supported cards | MIFARE Classic 1K (S50), MIFARE Classic 4K (S70), NTAG203, 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 | USB, keyboard emulation (driver-free); mini-USB socket on reader |
|---|---|
| Default output | 10-digit decimal card UID (4 bytes) |
| Custom output | Custom output format on request |
| Operating systems | Windows XP, Vista, 7, 10; Linux; Android (via USB OTG) |
| Dimensions | 104 × 68 × 10 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | Approx. 140 g |
| Cable length | 1400 mm |
| Power | 5 V DC, USB bus-powered |
| Indicators | Red LED (standby), green LED (read success), buzzer |
| Operating temperature | -10 °C to +70 °C |
| Storage temperature | -20 °C to +80 °C |
| Humidity | < 90 % RH |
Specifications of H120-U 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.
Card, tag and system compatibility
Works with
- ✓MIFARE Classic 1K (S50) and MIFARE Classic 4K (S70) membership and staff cards (UID read)
- ✓NTAG203 tags and other ISO 14443A cards (UID read)
- ✓Windows XP, Vista, 7 and 10; Linux; Android through a USB OTG adapter
- ✓POS, membership, loyalty and attendance software that accepts keyboard input
Not designed for
- ✕Writing, encoding or copying cards (read-only reader)
- ✕Bank or payment cards: this is not a payment terminal
- ✕MIFARE DESFire / Plus, ISO 14443B, FeliCa and ISO 15693 cards (not in the supported list)
- ✕125kHz EM4100 / TK4100 cards: use the L120-U in the same housing
Card not listed? Send us the card type or a photo and we will confirm compatibility before you buy.
Integration in 4 steps
- 1
Plug the mini-USB end into the reader and the USB-A end into the PC or POS terminal; the LED shows red (standby) and no driver is needed.
- 2
Put the cursor in the member or card-number field of your software.
- 3
Present the card over the pad. The LED turns green, the buzzer sounds and the 10-digit UID appears in the field.
- 4
If you need a prefix, hex output or reversed byte order, specify it in your RFQ so the format is set before shipment.
OEM / ODM options for H120-U
Typical applications
H120-U FAQ
Is the H120-U different from the H110-U inside?
Their published specifications are the same: 13.56 MHz, ISO 14443A UID read, up to 80 mm, 10-digit decimal output and 104 × 68 × 10 mm. The H120-U differs in its flat matte housing, which is shared with the L120-U and U120-U.
Can I use the H120-U with a POS system?
Yes, for membership and loyalty cards. It types the card UID into the POS field like a keyboard. It is not a payment terminal and does not read bank cards.
Why does a card show a different number from the one already enrolled?
Usually the formats differ: decimal vs hex, or the byte order is reversed. Compare both numbers with the card number converter, then ask for the matching output format before shipment.
Does the H120-U read MIFARE Ultralight cards?
Ultralight is an ISO 14443A card, but it is not named on this model's supported list, which names MIFARE Classic 1K/4K and NTAG203. Send a sample card and we check it before you order.
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