H150-U 13.56MHz USB MIFARE reader, angled desktop housing with card recess and LED

H150-U 13.56MHz USB MIFARE Reader, Angled Desktop with Card Recess

Q: Is the H150-U a keyboard-emulation reader?

Its USB link is specified as RS232 UART emulation, which suits software that reads a serial port rather than typed input. State the mode your application needs in your RFQ; the USB mode for your order is confirmed in the quotation. For keyboard output out of the box, see the H110-U.

Q: What does the optional DIP switch on the H150-U do?

On builds fitted with it, the DIP switch selects the output format on the reader itself, so the format can be changed without reordering. Request it in your RFQ.

Q: Can the H150-U write data to MIFARE sectors?

No. It is a read-only UID reader. It does not read or write sector data, change keys or copy cards.

The H150-U is a read-only 13.56MHz desktop reader with an angled top and card recess, for software that takes card numbers from a USB serial (UART-emulating) connection. It reads MIFARE Classic 1K/4K, NTAG203 and NTAG213 UIDs at up to 80 mm and outputs a 10-digit decimal number by default.

Frequency: 13.56 MHz
Cards / tags: MIFARE Classic 1K (S50), MIFARE Classic 4K (S70), NTAG203, NTAG213, other ISO 14443A cards (UID)
Interface: USB, RS232 UART emulation; USB-A socket on reader
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 H150-U

Card recess — the angled 110 × 80 × 26 mm housing gives the card a fixed resting place while staff complete a record.
USB with UART emulation — the reader emulates an RS232 UART over USB, for applications that read card data from a serial port.
MIFARE and NTAG213 — MIFARE Classic 1K (S50), 4K (S70), NTAG203 and NTAG213 UIDs, up to 80 mm, in under 200 ms.
Format options — 10-digit decimal by default, with custom formats and an optional DIP-switch format selector on request.
Detachable cable — USB-A socket on the reader and a 1450 mm cable.

Why a card recess helps

Flat pads suit a quick tap. At an enrollment or registration desk the card often stays on the reader while the operator fills in a name, a department or an expiry date. The H150-U has a shallow recess in its angled top, so the card lies in the same position every time and does not slide off the reading area. The status LED sits on the raised rear edge, next to the recess.

At 110 × 80 × 26 mm and about 160 g it takes a little more desk space than the flat pads, and the angled face makes the card position obvious to first-time users.

Connecting the H150-U to your software

The H150-U connects over USB and emulates an RS232 UART, so an application that reads a serial port can collect card numbers in the background, with no text field in focus. If your software expects typed keyboard input instead, say so in your RFQ and the matching USB mode is confirmed in the quotation; the H110-U is the keyboard-output alternative.

The default output is a 10-digit decimal of the card UID. Builds fitted with the optional DIP switch let installers select the output format on the reader itself.

The classic desktop family

Five readers share this angled housing, so one enclosure can cover different card technologies and hosts:

Model	Band	Host interface	Cards
L150-U	125 kHz	USB	EM4100 / TK4100
L150-R	125 kHz	RS232 (DB9)	EM4100 / TK4100
H150-U	13.56 MHz	USB (UART emulation)	MIFARE Classic, NTAG203/213
H150-R	13.56 MHz	RS232 (DB9)	MIFARE Classic, NTAG203/213
H155-U	13.56 MHz	USB	ISO 15693 ICODE 2

H150-U specifications

General
Model	H150-U
Frequency	13.56 MHz
Form factor	Angled desktop reader with card recess
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	USB, RS232 UART emulation; USB-A socket on reader
Default output	10-digit decimal card UID
Custom output	Custom output format on request; optional DIP-switch format selection
Host systems	Windows XP, Vista, 7, 10; Linux

Physical & environment
Dimensions	110 × 80 × 26 mm
Weight	Approx. 160 g
Cable length	1450 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 H150-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.

Download the H150-U 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)
✓Windows XP, Vista, 7 and 10; Linux
✓Applications that read card data from a serial (COM) port

Not designed for

✕Writing, encoding or copying cards (read-only reader)
✕Reading MIFARE sector data or NDEF records; only the UID is output
✕ISO 15693 ICODE tags: use the H155-U in the same housing
✕MIFARE DESFire / Plus, ISO 14443B and FeliCa cards (not in the supported list)
✕125kHz EM4100 cards: use the L150-U

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 reader's USB-A socket to the host with the supplied 1450 mm cable.
2
In your application, read the card number from the reader's emulated serial (UART) connection; the default output is a 10-digit decimal UID.
3
Present a card in the recess. The green LED and buzzer confirm the read.
4
If you need keyboard-style input or a different number format, state it in your RFQ; the USB mode and format are confirmed in the quotation.

OEM / ODM options for H150-U

◆Custom output format set before shipment on request
◆Optional DIP-switch output-format selection, on request
◆Same housing with RS232 (H150-R), ISO 15693 (H155-U) or 125kHz (L150-U) electronics
◆Private-label marking and packaging for OEM orders, confirmed in your quotation

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Typical applications

H150-U FAQ

Is the H150-U a keyboard-emulation reader?

Its USB link is specified as RS232 UART emulation, which suits software that reads a serial port rather than typed input. State the mode your application needs in your RFQ; the USB mode for your order is confirmed in the quotation. For keyboard output out of the box, see the H110-U.

What does the optional DIP switch on the H150-U do?

On builds fitted with it, the DIP switch selects the output format on the reader itself, so the format can be changed without reordering. Request it in your RFQ.

Which cards can the H150-U read?

MIFARE Classic 1K (S50), MIFARE Classic 4K (S70), NTAG203, NTAG213 and other ISO 14443A cards, UID only, at up to 80 mm. It does not read ISO 15693 tags; the H155-U in the same housing does.

Can the H150-U write data to MIFARE sectors?