HID® Signo™
The Signature Line of Access
Control Readers
“This cutting-edge reader was
designed with versatility in mind,
satisfying the increasing demand
for customization.”
HELLO
SIGNO
Access Control, Redesigned
Security meets modernity with HID Signo, the signature line of access control readers from HID
Global. Featuring a sleek, upscale design, HID Signo Readers extend HID’s tradition of best in
class performance while adding innovative features to keep organizations secure.
To help organizations meet the security needs of our dynamic world, HID Signo Readers are
designed to be highly versatile, powerful, and connected for the future.
• Highly Versatile
Support for the widest range of credential technologies, including HID Mobile Access via
native Bluetooth and Near Field Communication (NFC) capability. Plus Apple’s Enhanced
Contactless Polling (ECP) to support credentials in the Apple Wallet.
• Unparalleled Performance
Ultra secure storage of cryptographic keys on certified secure element hardware, plus a new
surface detection feature that allows the reader to automatically recalibrate and optimize read
range performance.
• Connected to the Future
All readers include out-of-the-box support for Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP)
for secure bidirectional communication. Each reader is also designed to be connected and
managed remotely without “sneakernet” or needing to be physically touched.
Moreover, HID Signo Readers are simple to order and install, making the upgrade process
easy for everyone.
-B R O C H U R E
The Most Versatile
Readers Available
N AT I V E S U P P O RT F O R T H E W I D E S T R A N G E O F C R E D E NT I A L T E C H N O LO G I E S
When it comes to access control, choice matters. No access control reader available on the
market today compares to HID Signo in the breadth of support for high-frequency technologies.
In fact, HID Signo Readers are flexible by design, capable of interoperability with over 15
credential technologies, including Seos®, HID Mobile Access®, MIFARE® DESFire® EV1/EV2/
EV3, iCLASS®, and many more.
This unparalleled credential support also extends beyond just today’s technologies, a single HID
Signo Reader is also capable of supporting all of the following legacy credential technologies:
• HID Proximity®
• Indala Proximity®
• AWID Proximity
• EM Proximity
Not only does this capability provide choice, it simplifies migration to modern credential
technologies.
Each HID Signo Reader also includes Apple’s Enhanced Contactless Polling (ECP) to support
credentials in Apple Wallet.
“HID Signo Readers
are easy to install thanks
to the new terminal
block wiring design.”
“HID Signo Readers include
velocity checking, a patented
feature to protect against brute
force rapid electronic attacks.”
Signo = Security
N O M AT T E R H O W C O M P L E X YO U R AC C E S S C O NT R O L N E E D S, S E C U R IT Y
C O M E S F I R S T.
HID Signo Readers offer unparalleled security by providing a simple and effective approach to
secure access control for almost any scenario. This is achieved via a multi-layered security model
that ensures data authenticity and privacy.
Additional security features include:
• Secure storage of cryptographic keys on certified (EAL 5+) secure element hardware
• Out-of-the-box support for OSDP Secure Channel Protocol for encrypted bidirectional
communication between the reader and door controller
• Delivering proven interoperability through rigorous third-party testing, HID Signo Readers
are SIA OSDP Verified.
• Trusted, secure authentication using the HID Secure Identity Object™ (SIO), a data model for
storing and transporting identity information in a single object
• Support for HID’s iCLASS Elite and Corporate 1000 programs offering security professionals a
custom authentication key for enhanced security
Easy to Install,
Easier to Manage
I N T H E S E C U R I T Y B U S I N E S S , T I M E I S M O N E Y.
HID Signo Readers are easy to install thanks to a new terminal block wiring design that enables
flush mounting, requiring no additional spacer. These readers also tout an IP65 outdoor rating
with no additional gasket needed.
Once installed, HID Signo Readers are easy to upgrade and manage with BLE and OSDP
capability onboard. They are fully compatible with HID Reader Manager to conveniently configure
and upgrade firmware in the field. Even more, configuration can be streamlined through the
controller via OSDP.
“Once a HID Signo Reader is installed
and configured, users can count on
technology that simply works as intended.”
The Most Versatile
Readers Available
Upgrading to HID Signo enables building owners to future proof their security systems like never
before, ensuring they are equipped with truly dynamic tools to counter new threats or implement
enhancements needed for tomorrow.
HID Signo Readers are designed to transcend the traditional approach of securing doors by
being connected and managed in a modern, distributed ecosystem. This functionality empowers
access control systems to dynamically respond as new needs, configurations, or threats arise.
These best-in-class readers ensure organizations a future-proof experience by:
• Providing native mobile access capability—introduce mobile access whenever you are ready
• Ensuring easy migration from Wiegand to OSDP—enable secure encrypted communication
between the reader and door controller
• Supporting legacy and future credential technologies—upgrade existing credentials to secure
technology at your own pace
Performance You
Can Count On
HID SIGNO READERS EXTEND HID’S TRADITION OF TRUSTED, POWERFUL ACCESS
CONTROL PERFORMANCE.
These readers are reliable across a vast array of use cases and include enhancements that
create efficiencies for organizations of any size.
• New surface detection feature allows the reader to sense when it is mounted on metal and
automatically recalibrate to optimize read range performance.
• The introduction of a capacitive touch keypad allows for extremely reliable performance in
rugged conditions, ideal for outdoor mounts in harsh environments.
• iBeacon support “wakes up” mobile devices before being presented to the reader, dramatically
improving first read performance and read range consistency.
• Intelligent Power Mode Energy Saving feature provides a greener experience by reducing
energy consumption when the reader is at rest. Interdependent validated by
GreenCircle certification.
Tomorrow’s Technology
is Here
H I D S I G N O R E A D E R S B R I N G T O D AY ’ S O R G A N I Z AT I O N S I N T O T H E F U T U R E O F
ACCESS CONTROL.
Beyond its sleek, modern design, this cutting-edge reader platform provides flexible, reliable
performance with support for the widest range of credential technologies. HID Signo extends
HID Global’s leadership in the access control industry while providing unrivaled security and
powerful performance with the addition of new features to better fortify facilities and beyond.
Upgrading your access control readers to HID Signo ensures convenience and security today
while preparing you for whatever comes tomorrow—this is the signature promise of Signo.
To learn more, visit hidglobal.com/signo
“HID Signo Readers are built to be integrated
into HID Origo, a powerful cloud platform that
provides the foundation for all cloud-based
solutions offered by HID Global.”
hidglobal.com
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