DormaKaba InSync Key Assembly SAM RFID Key: Unprogrammed - R20280
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Product Specs
- Product Group:
- Electronic Access Controls
- Product Subgroup:
- Readers, Keypads and Credentials
- Credential Type:
- RFID Key
- Product Type:
- Key Assembly
- Department:
- Door Hardware
Dormakaba R20280 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will the dormakaba R20280 RFID key work with my Saflok locks?
The R20280 SAM RF key is built for dormakaba InSync locks running Saflok SAM RF software, and it is also called out for Series D locks. If your property is on InSync or Series D with Saflok management, this is the credential that matches. If you are running a different dormakaba platform or a non-Saflok system, this key is not the one for that opening.
2) Does the R20280 key come programmed, or do I have to encode it myself?
It ships unprogrammed. The R20280 is a blank credential you encode on site through the Secure Access Management (SAM) system, which is also how it gets re-issued to a new resident or guest and audited later. Order these as stock for a property that already has the SAM encoder and software running; they do nothing out of the box.
3) What chip is in the dormakaba InSync SAM RF key, and can it be cloned?
A Hitag S chip drives the R20280, with encrypted data transmission to block unauthorized duplication or credential cloning. That matters if you have had residents copying credentials at a kiosk. It also means a generic Hitag blank off the shelf is not a drop-in substitute here, since the encryption is tied to the SAM system that encodes it.
4) Is the R20280 a card, a fob, or a physical key?
It is a contactless RFID key assembly, not a cut metal key and not a flat card. Presenting it at the lock reader is all it takes, tap and go, with no swipe slot and no keyway to wear out. The housing is reinforced polycarbonate plastic, which is what holds up on a keyring in daily resident or staff use.
5) Can I use the same dormakaba SAM RF key across multiple doors and buildings on my property?
Yes. The R20280 is issued through the Saflok system, so one credential carries the access rights you assign it across the doors on that system, unit door, amenity, common entry, rather than needing a separate key per opening. That is the reason multi-family, commercial, and hospitality sites standardize on it: access is changed in software, not by rekeying hardware.
6) A resident lost their key fob. Do I have to change the lock?
No. With the R20280 on an InSync and Saflok SAM setup, you void the lost credential in software and encode a fresh unprogrammed key for the resident. The lock itself is untouched. This is why property managers keep a box of these blanks on hand instead of a locksmith on call.
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Does the Dormakaba R20280 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Dormakaba R20280 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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