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AC Series 40-bit Weigand Proximity Card Clamshell
AC Series Proximity Card is designed to work with the AC-PROX-C proximity reader.
The AC-PC-40 proximity card comes in 40-bit Weigand format. The AC-PC-40 is a clamshell ABS 125kHz proximity card.
The card has a 6" read range from card to reader.
FEATURES
- ABS clamshell card
- HID 26-bit or Aiphone 40-bit Wiegand format
- Frequency 125kHz
- Site code and card number printed on credential
SPECIFICATIONS
- Format: Aiphone 40-bit
- Frequency: 125kHz
- Material: ABS
- Dimensions: 2-3/16" H x 3-3/8" W x 1/16" D
SPECIFICATIONS
Manufacturer Resources
General Line Catalog (Full Catalog)
Product Specs
- Product Type:
- Proximity Cards
- Product Group:
- Electronic Access Controls
- Product Subgroup:
- Readers, Keypads and Credentials
- Subcategory:
- Accessories
- Commercial/Residential:
- Commercial
- Electronic:
- Yes
- Series:
- AC Series
- Product Category:
- Electronic Access Controls
- Department:
- Door Hardware
Aiphone AC-PC-40 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will the Aiphone AC-PC-40 proximity card work with my Aiphone AC Series reader?
The AC-PC-40 is built for the AC-PROX-C proximity reader. It's a 125kHz card in Aiphone 40-bit Wiegand format, so the reader has to be set up to read 40-bit Wiegand. If your system is running HID 26-bit credentials, the 40-bit card won't match what the panel expects and the read gets rejected at the controller.
2) What is the difference between the 40-bit and 26-bit versions of the Aiphone AC Series prox card?
Format, and that's the decision. The AC-PC-40 ships in Aiphone 40-bit Wiegand; the AC Series clamshell is also made in HID 26-bit Wiegand. Everything physical is the same card, 125kHz, ABS clamshell. Pick the format your access control panel is already programmed for. If you're adding cards to an existing site, match the format on the credentials already in circulation rather than the reader model.
3) Will an Aiphone 125kHz prox card work on my 13.56 MHz smart card readers?
No. The AC-PC-40 runs at 125kHz, the older low-frequency prox band. A 13.56 MHz smart card reader operates on a different frequency and will not see it at all. On a mixed site you either standardize the readers or issue both credential types.
4) How close does a badge have to be to the reader for an Aiphone 125kHz prox card to read?
About 6 inches, card to reader. That's a present-and-hold distance, not a hands-free one, so it suits a door where the user walks up and taps. It also means the reader can sit behind a non-metallic surface only if the total gap stays inside that 6 inches.
5) What size is the Aiphone AC-PC-40 clamshell prox card, and will it fit a standard badge holder?
The card measures 2-3/16 inches H x 3-3/8 inches W x 1/16 inch D. That is standard credit-card footprint, so it drops into normal vinyl badge holders and slot punches. The 1/16 inch depth is the clamshell body, thicker than a printable ISO card, so it will not run through a direct-to-card badge printer.
6) Can I print employee photos or a company logo on the Aiphone AC-PC-40 card?
No. It's an ABS clamshell, which is the thick two-piece style meant for a slot punch and a clip, not for a card printer. What is printed on it from the factory is the site code and card number, which is what you use to enrol the credential in the access control software. If you need photo ID on the same badge, run a separate photo card and clip the prox card alongside it.
7) How do I enrol Aiphone AC Series prox cards into the access control system without a reader at the desk?
Each AC-PC-40 has its site code and card number printed on the face, so you can key the credential straight into the software from the card itself instead of presenting it to an enrolment reader. For a property manager handing out badges to a building's worth of tenants, that means you can pre-assign cards to units before anyone walks in.
8) Is the Aiphone AC-PC-40 prox card rated for commercial building use?
It is a commercial-grade credential, and the ABS clamshell body is the construction that holds up to daily clipping and dropping better than a thin laminated card. For multi-family and office turnover, the trade-off is that clamshells can't be reprinted for a new tenant, so plan on reissuing the number in software rather than the card face.
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Absolutely. The Aiphone AC-PC-40 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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