# ValenID

> ValenID is an independent B2B supplier of RFID and access-control hardware: card readers, QR-code and face-recognition terminals, UHF RFID readers and antennas, embedded RFID reader modules, RFID tags and credentials, and door hardware (magnetic locks, bolt locks, exit buttons, power supplies, controllers). It serves system integrators, installers, OEMs and distributors worldwide, answers inquiries within 24 hours, offers samples and function-tests hardware before shipment.

- Website: https://valenid.com/
- Sales contact: sales@valenid.com
- Request a quote: https://valenid.com/request-a-quote/
- Catalog size: 190 product families across 7 categories

## Product categories
- [Access Control Readers](https://valenid.com/products/access-control-readers/): Reader-mode card, keypad and QR readers that pass credential data to the controller, turnstile or elevator board already on site. Choose 125 kHz EM, 13.56 MHz MIFARE-family, encrypted cards or QR; Wiegand 26/34/66, RS485 or OSDP v2.2 output; and mullion, 86 mm or IP65/IP67 housings. TP-110 has supplier-reported Ex ia markings; ATEX/IECEx certification remains unverified.
- [Access Controllers & Terminals](https://valenid.com/products/access-controllers/): Controllers and terminals that manage credentials at the door and switch a lock relay. Choose a card/PIN keypad, phone-enabled controller, QR terminal, face terminal or networked board by enrollment method, software and door count.
- [Access Control Accessories](https://valenid.com/products/access-control-accessories/): Locks, brackets, exit devices, power supplies, closers and rain covers for completing an access-controlled door. Select them around door construction, release behavior, mounting fit and the electrical load.
- [UHF RFID](https://valenid.com/products/uhf-rfid/): EPC Gen2 UHF readers, antennas and modules for vehicle access, inventory and OEM integration. Choose the form factor from the read point, then match regional band, tag mounting and host interface.
- [RFID Modules & Industrial Readers](https://valenid.com/products/rfid-reader-modules/): Embedded LF/HF modules and enclosed industrial read heads for OEM devices and production systems. Select by credential data, host interface, antenna arrangement and the final installation environment.
- [Cards & Desktop Readers](https://valenid.com/products/access-control-cards/): Cards, fobs and wristbands with desktop readers for enrollment and encoding. Match the credential chip, read mode and output number to the installed system before specifying printing or a replacement batch.
- [RFID Tags](https://valenid.com/products/rfid-tags/): Industrial and embedded tags grouped by mounting method and handling conditions: on-metal, ceramic, seal, livestock, laundry and PCB/FPC formats. Match the tag, reader and surface with a sample test.

## Buyer guides
- [Wiegand vs OSDP vs RS485: Which Reader Interface Should You Specify?](https://valenid.com/guides/wiegand-vs-osdp/): Compare Wiegand, OSDP and RS485 reader interfaces: wiring, cable limits, AES-128 Secure Channel and steps for a compatible access-control migration.
- [Magnetic Lock Wiring Diagrams: Maglock, Exit Button, Power Supply and Reader](https://valenid.com/guides/magnetic-lock-wiring-diagram/): Maglock wiring with dry-relay COM/NC: keypad and reader diagrams, REX signals, approved egress release paths and manufacturer-specific suppression.
- [125kHz vs 13.56MHz: Choosing Access Cards and Readers](https://valenid.com/guides/125khz-vs-13-56mhz/): 125 kHz cards are cheap but easy to clone; 13.56 MHz cards add memory and, on DESFire-class chips, AES security. Compare range, chips, security and migration.
- [Wiegand 26-Bit Format Explained (with a Free Calculator)](https://valenid.com/guides/wiegand-26-bit-format/): Wiegand 26-bit is an even parity bit, 8-bit facility code, 16-bit card number and odd parity bit. Convert card numbers to hex and back with the calculator.
- [UHF RFID Frequency by Country: 902–928 MHz vs 865–868 MHz and Other Bands](https://valenid.com/guides/uhf-rfid-frequency-by-country/): Compare UHF RFID reader bands by country, including US, EU, UK, China, India and Japan. Understand ERP, EIRP, channel conditions and radio approvals.
- [Fail-Safe vs Fail-Secure Locks: How to Choose for Each Door](https://valenid.com/guides/fail-safe-vs-fail-secure/): A fail-safe lock releases when power is cut; a fail-secure lock stays locked. Learn which to use per door, how to wire NO/NC, and what egress codes expect.
- [Standalone Access Control Keypad Programming: Master Code, Users and Reset](https://valenid.com/guides/standalone-keypad-programming/): Program a standalone access control keypad: enter programming mode, change the master code, add card and PIN users, set relay time, reset and wire it.
- [How to Wire a Wiegand Card Reader to an Access Controller](https://valenid.com/guides/wiegand-reader-wiring/): Wire a Wiegand reader red to +12V, black to GND, green to D0 and white to D1, with a shared ground. Diagrams, cable gauge, 150 m limit and fixes inside.
- [How to Wire a Long-Range UHF Reader to an Access Controller or Barrier](https://valenid.com/guides/uhf-reader-wiegand-wiring/): Wire a UHF reader's D0, D1 and ground to your controller, match 26/34-bit Wiegand, size 12 V power and trigger the barrier by relay. Diagrams included.
- [MIFARE Classic vs DESFire EV2/EV3: Security, Cost and Migration](https://valenid.com/guides/mifare-classic-vs-desfire/): MIFARE Classic's Crypto1 is broken and its cards can be copied; DESFire EV2/EV3 support AES-128. Compare security, memory and cost, then plan your migration.
- [Does RFID Work on Metal? How to Choose On-Metal Tags](https://valenid.com/guides/does-rfid-work-on-metal/): Yes, RFID works on metal with tags built for it. See why metal detunes standard tags, compare ABS, PCB, ceramic and label tags, and test read range properly.
- [How to Choose a UHF RFID Reader: Integrated, Fixed, Handheld, Desktop or Module](https://valenid.com/guides/how-to-choose-uhf-rfid-reader/): Choose a UHF RFID reader by job: integrated for gates, fixed for dock doors, handheld for counts, desktop for encoding, module for OEM. Specs and RFQ list.
- [UHF RFID Read Range: What Sets It and How to Increase It](https://valenid.com/guides/uhf-rfid-read-range/): Passive UHF RFID reads from a few cm to about 15 m. Learn how power limits, antennas, tags, metal and windshields set the range, and how to increase it.
- [How to Choose a Magnetic Lock: Holding Force, Brackets and Door Type](https://valenid.com/guides/magnetic-lock-buying-guide/): A 280 kg (600 lb) maglock suits most interior doors; use 500 kg (1200 lb) for exterior doors. Compare brackets, glass doors, current draw and QC checks.
- [Types of Access Control Card Readers: A Buyer's Guide for Integrators](https://valenid.com/guides/access-control-card-reader-types/): Access control card readers differ by credential, interface, form factor and environment. Compare prox, smart card, mobile, QR and face readers to specify.
- [How to Choose an Embedded RFID Reader Module: OEM Integration Checklist](https://valenid.com/guides/how-to-choose-rfid-reader-module/): Choose an RFID reader module by matching credentials, interface, power and antenna to your device, then plan key storage and certification. OEM checklist.
- [Circular vs Linear Polarized UHF RFID Antennas (plus Near-Field and Gain)](https://valenid.com/guides/circular-vs-linear-rfid-antenna/): Circular UHF antennas read tags at any rotation but lose about 3 dB versus an aligned linear antenna. Compare polarization, near-field, gain and cable loss.
- [LF vs HF vs UHF vs NFC: RFID Frequencies Explained for Integrators](https://valenid.com/guides/lf-vs-hf-vs-uhf-rfid/): LF and HF RFID read at a few centimeters and suit doors; UHF reads many tags from meters away for gates and warehouses. NFC is part of HF. Compare them here.
- [Types of Electric Locks for Access Control: Maglock vs Drop Bolt vs Electric Strike](https://valenid.com/guides/types-of-electric-locks/): The 5 types of electric locks (maglock, drop bolt, electric strike, electrified mortise and shear lock) compared by fail mode, egress, power and door fit.
- [How to Size an Access Control Power Supply and Battery Backup](https://valenid.com/guides/access-control-power-supply-sizing/): Size access control supplies from operating and peak loads plus charging; calculate battery standby separately. Worked examples and cable voltage drop.
- [Face Recognition Access Control: How to Choose a Terminal](https://valenid.com/guides/face-recognition-access-control-guide/): A face recognition access control system matches a live face to enrolled templates. Compare liveness, outdoor ratings, wiring, capacity and GDPR storage.
- [QR Code Access Control: Static vs Dynamic QR, Turnstiles and 4G Controllers](https://valenid.com/guides/qr-code-access-control-guide/): Dynamic QR code access control uses signed, time-limited codes that expire, unlike static QR. How readers, turnstiles, 4G controllers and visitor passes work.
- [Maglock Bracket Guide: ZL vs L vs U Brackets (Which One Do I Need?)](https://valenid.com/guides/maglock-bracket-guide/): Use a ZL bracket on inward-opening doors, an L bracket on narrow frame headers and a U bracket on frameless glass. Compare fit, lock sizes and install tips.
- [EM4100 vs T5577 vs EM4305: 125kHz Chips Compared](https://valenid.com/guides/em4100-vs-t5577-vs-em4305/): EM4100 is read-only, T5577 is a rewritable chip that can emulate EM4100 and other LF formats, and EM4305 is a 512-bit chip used for FDX-B animal ID.
- [USB RFID Reader Setup: Keyboard Emulation and Card Number Formats](https://valenid.com/guides/usb-rfid-reader-output-formats/): Most USB RFID readers need no software: they type the card number like a keyboard. Compare HID, COM and PC/SC modes, 8H10D and hex formats, and fixes.
- [Integrated vs Fixed UHF Readers with External Antennas: Which Fits Your Project?](https://valenid.com/guides/integrated-vs-fixed-uhf-reader/): Use an integrated UHF reader for one read zone such as a gate or parking lane, and a fixed reader with external antennas for dock doors, tunnels and cabinets.
- [NTAG213 vs NTAG215 vs NTAG216 (and NTAG424 DNA): NFC Chips for Business](https://valenid.com/guides/ntag213-vs-ntag215-vs-ntag216/): NTAG213, NTAG215 and NTAG216 differ mainly in memory: 144, 504 or 888 bytes. See what fits on each, and when NTAG 424 DNA's AES security is worth it.
- [How to Encode UHF RFID Tags with a USB Desktop Writer](https://valenid.com/guides/how-to-encode-uhf-rfid-tags/): To encode a UHF RFID tag, isolate it on a desktop writer, write a new EPC in hex, read it back, then lock it with an access password. Steps and fixes.
- [E710 vs R2000-Class UHF Reader Modules: Choosing a Chip Platform](https://valenid.com/guides/e710-vs-r2000-uhf-module/): Impinj E710 vs R2000: E710-class modules usually read faster and draw less current at equal power, but range is similar. Compare specs, integration, bands.
- [Explosion-Proof Card Readers: Ex Zones, Markings and Selection](https://valenid.com/guides/explosion-proof-card-reader-guide/): Specify hazardous-area readers by zone, Ex marking and verified conformity documents. Compare intrinsic safety and flameproof protection before ordering.

## Applications
- [RFID Vehicle Access Control & Parking](https://valenid.com/applications/rfid-vehicle-access-control/): Plan an RFID vehicle access control system: UHF windshield tags, long-range lane readers, Wiegand controllers and barrier triggering. Lane BOM and samples.
- [Apartment, Multifamily & Rental Property Access Control](https://valenid.com/applications/apartment-access-control/): Apartment building access control hardware: anti-clone readers with matched fob sets, QR visitor codes, 4G controllers for rentals and UHF tags for gates.
- [Elevator Access Control Readers](https://valenid.com/applications/elevator-access-control/): Elevator card readers for car panels and lift lobbies: anti-clone encrypted cards, QR codes for visitors, Wiegand or RS485 output to the floor controller.
- [Turnstile & Speed-Gate Readers: QR, RFID and Face](https://valenid.com/applications/turnstile-access-control/): Turnstile card readers, QR scanners and face terminals for tripod, swing and speed gates, with Wiegand, RS485, RS232 or TTL output to the gate board.
- [Gym & 24/7 Fitness Club Access Control Hardware](https://valenid.com/applications/gym-access-control/): Gym access control system hardware for 24/7 clubs: fob and wristband readers, face and QR terminals, anti-passback controllers and no-touch exit buttons.
- [UHF RFID for Warehouses, Dock Doors & Portals](https://valenid.com/applications/rfid-warehouse-management/): Plan RFID for warehouse management: fixed readers and circular antennas at dock doors, conveyor tunnels, handheld cycle counts and on-metal asset tags.
- [RFID Asset & Tool Tracking](https://valenid.com/applications/rfid-asset-tracking/): Build an RFID asset tracking system: on-metal, ceramic and tie-on tags matched to each asset, handheld audits, smart cabinets and IP67 HF heads for tooling.
- [Hazardous-Area Access Control for Oil, Gas & Chemical Sites](https://valenid.com/applications/hazardous-area-access-control/): Plan access control around the site's classified boundaries. Verify Ex equipment and circuit documents, select safe-area hardware and review missing evidence.
- [RFID Laundry & Linen Tracking](https://valenid.com/applications/rfid-linen-tracking/): RFID linen tracking hardware: washable UHF laundry tags, fixed tunnel readers, antennas and handhelds for hotels, hospitals and laundries. Samples available.
- [RFID for EV Charging Stations: Modules, Cards & Fobs](https://valenid.com/applications/ev-charging-rfid/): EV charger RFID cards, key fobs and 13.56 MHz reader modules for charger OEMs and operators: UID formats, OCPP idTag mapping and UART integration notes.
- [RFID Seals for Containers, Trucks & Meters](https://valenid.com/applications/rfid-container-seals/): Plan RFID container seal checks: one-time-lock UHF wire seals, handheld and fixed gate readers, and encoding that links each seal to its shipment record.
- [UHF RFID Livestock Identification](https://valenid.com/applications/rfid-livestock-identification/): UHF RFID livestock tags for group reads at races, gates and scales: ear tags, fixed readers, outdoor antennas and handhelds that work alongside 134.2 kHz ID.

## Company
- [About](https://valenid.com/about/)
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- [FAQ](https://valenid.com/faq/)
- [Glossary](https://valenid.com/glossary/)

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