H510-B pocket Bluetooth RFID reader in white and black housings with blue trim

H510-B Bluetooth RFID Card Reader, 13.56MHz NFC / 125kHz, Pocket

Q: Does the H510-B work with an iPhone or iPad?

Yes. iOS is listed alongside Android, Windows 7 and Windows 10. The reader pairs over Bluetooth as a keyboard-type device without a PIN, so the card number is typed into whichever app has the cursor. No app or SDK is needed.

Q: Why does the H510-B show a different number from my desktop reader?

The H510-B defaults to 8-digit hex, while USB desktop readers such as the L110-U and H110-U default to 10-digit decimal. For a 4-byte MIFARE Classic UID both are the same 32-bit value, as long as the byte order matches. Ask for 10-digit decimal output when you order, or convert numbers with the card number converter.

Q: Can one unit read both 125kHz and 13.56MHz cards?

The H510-B reads 13.56MHz MIFARE Classic and NTAG cards; the L510-B reads 125kHz EM4100/TK4100 cards. Each reads one band. If you need both bands in one unit, say so in your RFQ and we will confirm whether a version is available.

Q: Can I send card numbers to a PC through the USB cable?

No. The USB cable only charges the 1000 mAh battery. On a PC, use Bluetooth or the 2.4G USB dongle.

Q: How far can the reader be from the tablet or PC?

Stable Bluetooth range is stated as 10 m. Card read range is separate: the card must be within 20–60 mm of the reader, depending on card type.

The H510-B is a pocket Bluetooth RFID card reader for staff who check cards on tablets, phones or laptops instead of a desk PC. It reads MIFARE Classic and NTAG cards at 20–60 mm and types the card number into any app over Bluetooth or a 2.4G USB dongle. The L510-B version reads 125kHz EM4100 cards.

Frequency: 13.56 MHz (H510-B); 125 kHz (L510-B)
Cards / tags: MIFARE Classic 1K (S50), MIFARE Classic 4K (S70), NTAG203, NTAG213 (H510-B); EM4100 / TK4100 (L510-B)
Interface: Bluetooth (pairs without PIN); 2.4G wireless USB dongle
Output: 8-digit hexadecimal (default); 10-digit decimal, 10-digit hex and other formats configurable
Read range: 20–60 mm (depends on card type)

Available versions

H510-B13.56 MHz — MIFARE Classic S50/S70, NTAG203/213
L510-B125 kHz — TK4100 / EM4100 ID cards
Q510-BRFID + 1D/2D barcode scanning; availability and RFID band confirmed in your quotation

Request a quote for H510-B Order a sample Datasheet (PDF)

✓ Sample units for evaluation
✓ Output format confirmed for your software
✓ Private label & OEM options
✓ Reply within 1 business day

Why integrators choose the H510-B

No app to install — pairs over Bluetooth without a PIN and types the card number at the cursor on iOS, Android, Windows 7 and Windows 10.
Two wireless links — Bluetooth for phones and tablets, or a 2.4G USB dongle for PCs; stable Bluetooth range is stated as 10 m.
Choose the card band — the H510-B reads 13.56MHz MIFARE Classic 1K/4K and NTAG203/213; the L510-B reads 125kHz EM4100/TK4100 cards.
Output set for your software — 8-digit hex plus Enter by default; 10-digit decimal, 10-digit hex and other formats can be set.
Pocket size — 90 × 50 × 22 mm and 50 g, with a built-in 1000 mAh Li-ion battery charged at 5 V.
Clear feedback — a buzzer and four LEDs show power, Bluetooth connection and each successful read.

Where the H510-B fits

The H510-B is built for card checks that happen away from a desk PC. Typical setups:

Front-desk membership check-in on an iPad or Android tablet running a POS or club system: the member presents a MIFARE card and the number lands in the search field.
Attendance and event registration on a phone, where staff move between rooms or entrances.
Badge checks at a door or gate, with the phone looking the card up in your access system.
NFC tag rounds: reading NTAG213 tags fixed to equipment into a spreadsheet or form app.

If the reader will stay next to one PC, a wired USB reader such as the H110-U is simpler. For Android phones with a USB-C port, the plug-in H220-C needs no battery or pairing.

Choosing H510-B, L510-B or Q510-B

All three versions share the pocket housing, battery and wireless links. They differ in what they read:

Version	Reads	Cards / codes
H510-B	13.56 MHz, ISO/IEC 14443A	MIFARE Classic 1K (S50), MIFARE Classic 4K (S70), NTAG203, NTAG213 (UID)
L510-B	125 kHz, EM4100	EM4100 / TK4100 ID cards (card number)
Q510-B	RFID plus 1D/2D barcodes	EAN-13, Code 128, QR Code, Data Matrix and more; RFID band confirmed in your quotation

Not sure which band your cards use? Our guide to 125kHz vs 13.56MHz cards shows how to tell them apart. The H510-B and L510-B each read one band, so a site with both card types needs both versions.

What the reader types into your app

By default the H510-B sends the card number as 8-digit hexadecimal followed by Enter. USB desktop readers such as the L110-U and H110-U default to 10-digit decimal. If your cards were enrolled with a desktop reader, the numbers will not match until the formats agree.

There are two fixes. Order the H510-B preset to 10-digit decimal (10-digit hex and other formats are also available), or convert existing numbers with the card number converter. For a 4-byte MIFARE Classic UID, 8-digit hex and 10-digit decimal are the same 32-bit value written in two bases, provided both readers send the bytes in the same order; if the converted value still does not match, the byte order is reversed on one side.

H510-B specifications

General
Model	H510-B (versions: L510-B, Q510-B)
Form factor	Pocket handheld reader with one button, four LEDs and buzzer
Frequency	13.56 MHz (H510-B); 125 kHz (L510-B)
Housing colors	White or black with blue trim

Cards & reading
Standard	ISO/IEC 14443A (H510-B); EM4100 (L510-B)
Supported cards	MIFARE Classic 1K (S50), MIFARE Classic 4K (S70), NTAG203, NTAG213 (H510-B); EM4100 / TK4100 (L510-B)
Read mode	Read-only (card UID / ID number)
Read range	20–60 mm (depends on card type)
Read time	< 100 ms
Read interval	0.5 s
RF data rate (13.56 MHz)	106 kbit/s
Barcode symbologies (Q510-B)	1D: UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, Code 11, Interleaved 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of 5 and others; 2D: QR Code, Data Matrix and others

Interface & output
Wireless	Bluetooth (pairs without PIN); 2.4G wireless USB dongle
Bluetooth range	Stable up to 10 m
USB port	Charging only (no data)
Output format	8-digit hexadecimal (default); 10-digit decimal, 10-digit hex and other formats configurable
Terminator	Enter (default)
Host systems	iOS, Android, Windows 7, Windows 10
Driver	None required (keyboard-type input)

Physical & environment
Battery	Built-in Li-ion, 1000 mAh
Charging voltage	5 V
Working current	100 mA
Standby time	Up to 1 year
Dimensions	90 × 50 × 22 mm
Package size	142 × 90 × 61 mm
Weight	50 g (150 g packed)
Operating temperature	-20 °C to +70 °C

Specifications of H510-B 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 H510-B datasheet (PDF, A4)

Card, tag and system compatibility

Works with

✓13.56MHz MIFARE Classic 1K (S50) and 4K (S70) cards, NTAG203 and NTAG213 tags: UID read (H510-B)
✓125kHz EM4100 / TK4100 ID cards (L510-B version)
✓iPhone and iPad (iOS), Android phones and tablets, Windows 7 and Windows 10 PCs
✓Any app that accepts keyboard input: POS, membership and attendance software, spreadsheets, web forms

Not designed for

✕Writing or encoding cards (read-only reader)
✕Reading card sector data or NDEF content: only the card number is output
✕Card data over the USB cable: the cable charges the battery only
✕UHF EPC tags: use the U510-B in the same pocket housing
✕134.2kHz animal microchips: use the A520-M

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

Integration in 4 steps

1
Charge the built-in battery from a 5 V USB supply, then press the front button to switch the reader on.
2
On the phone, tablet or PC, open Bluetooth settings and select the reader; it pairs without a PIN. On a PC without Bluetooth, plug in the 2.4G USB dongle instead.
3
Put the cursor in the target field (POS search, spreadsheet cell, web form) and hold the card to the reader within 20–60 mm; the card number is typed, followed by Enter.
4
If digits come out wrong, set the host keyboard input to English (US). To change the output format, use the format-setting utility or order the unit preset.

OEM / ODM options for H510-B

◆Output format preset before shipment on request: 8-digit hex, 10-digit decimal, 10-digit hex or another format your software expects
◆Card band: 13.56MHz (H510-B) or 125kHz (L510-B); an RFID plus barcode version (Q510-B) confirmed in your quotation
◆Housing color: white or black, both with blue trim
◆Bluetooth device name shown during pairing set to your brand, on request

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H510-B FAQ

Does the H510-B work with an iPhone or iPad?

Yes. iOS is listed alongside Android, Windows 7 and Windows 10. The reader pairs over Bluetooth as a keyboard-type device without a PIN, so the card number is typed into whichever app has the cursor. No app or SDK is needed.

Why does the H510-B show a different number from my desktop reader?