Hikvision Dual Frequency Access Card (Mifare 1 plus EM Format)

Model: 114-180

Who This Is For

Property managers specifying credential upgrades for existing Hikvision access control deployments will find the Hikvision Dual Frequency Access Card a practical solution for sites that need to support both legacy 125KHz EM readers and modern 13.56MHz Mifare infrastructure simultaneously. This is particularly common during staged technology rollouts - buildings where older EM readers remain in service alongside newer Mifare-capable panels, and issuing a single card that works across both removes the need to carry separate credentials. The card meets ISO14443 Type A and ISO/IEC 7816-5 standards, operates at both 13.56MHz and 125KHz, and carries an EEPROM write endurance of over 100,000 cycles with a 10-year data retention rating - making it a workable daily-carry credential for staff, contractors, and multi-tenant environments across commercial, industrial, and educational sites.

What This Card Actually Does

Who Buys This Model

• Access Control Installers Handling Technology Migrations: Sites transitioning from older 125KHz EM-only readers to Mifare infrastructure over multiple stages - issuing a dual frequency card allows both old and new readers to function with the same credential during the cutover period.
• Facilities Managers at Multi-Tenant Commercial Buildings: Buildings where different tenancies run different reader generations on the same premises. A single card type issued to all staff avoids the support overhead of managing two separate credential formats across the tenancy mix.
• Security Integrators Specifying Hikvision Access Control Systems: Integrators deploying Hikvision DS-series panels and readers who want a compatible credential backed by known write-cycle and retention specs rather than sourcing third-party cards with unverified longevity.
• Educational and Healthcare Campuses with Mixed Reader Infrastructure: Institutions that have accumulated a mix of reader hardware over years of incremental upgrades and need a card that covers the full estate without requiring a full reader replacement programme.

Honest Assessment

The Hikvision Dual Frequency Access Card solves a specific and common deployment problem: running Mifare and EM readers on the same site from a single issued credential. The dual 13.56MHz and 125KHz operation is genuine and standards-compliant, the 100,000-cycle EEPROM endurance is a meaningful spec for high-turnover environments, and the ISO14443 Type A compliance means it is not restricted to Hikvision hardware alone. The 10-year data retention is a practical advantage for credential sets that are written once and rarely updated. Where this card is not the right choice: sites that have already standardised on Mifare-only infrastructure gain no benefit from the dual frequency capability and may find a standard Mifare card a more economical option. Equally, for deployments requiring mobile credentials or Bluetooth-based access, this is a physical card-only solution. The Dual Frequency Access Card is available through Security Australia and is suited to bulk ordering for larger deployments.

Before You Buy

Quick Fit Check

• Good match if: Your site runs a mix of legacy 125KHz EM readers and current 13.56MHz Mifare readers and you need a single card that presents correctly to both without re-encoding or re-issuing during a staged migration.
• Good match if: You are deploying Hikvision access control hardware and need a credentialed card with a confirmed 100,000-cycle write endurance and 10-year data retention for a high-volume, long-lifecycle installation.
• You may need a different model if: Your site has fully standardised on Mifare-only readers - a single-frequency Mifare card will cover the requirement without the dual-band overhead, and if your access strategy is moving toward mobile credentials or Bluetooth fobs, a different credential type from the Security Australia access control range would be more appropriate.

Key Features & Technical Specifications

Real-World Scenarios

How It Compares

• Choose this if: Your site has both 125KHz EM readers and 13.56MHz Mifare readers active at the same time and you need a single card credential that works across both without a full reader replacement programme.
• You may need a different model if: Your access control strategy is moving to mobile credentials, Bluetooth fobs, or biometric verification - a physical contactless card does not cover those use cases, and a different credential type or reader category from the access control range would be more appropriate.
• Pairs well with: Hikvision Mifare-compatible card readers and EM-format proximity readers; Hikvision DS-series access control panels that support multi-format credential input; card printer systems accepting ISO 7810 ID-1 format cards for on-site photo ID printing.

Common Questions

1. Will this card work on both my old 125KHz EM readers and new Mifare readers at the same time?

   Yes. The card operates at both 13.56MHz (Mifare) and 125KHz (EM) simultaneously. When presented to an EM proximity reader it responds on 125KHz; when presented to a Mifare-compatible reader it responds on 13.56MHz. No reprogramming or separate card is required - the same physical card handles both reader types within the same deployment.

2. Does this card work with all 125KHz readers, or only EM format specifically?

   EM format specifically. The 125KHz side of this card is encoded to EM format. If your legacy 125KHz readers are programmed to read a different protocol - such as HID 26-bit or certain proprietary formats - the card may not present a valid credential. Confirm your reader's accepted 125KHz protocol before ordering in volume.

3. How many times can these cards be re-encoded before they need to be replaced?

   Over 100,000 rewrite cycles per card, as rated by the EEPROM specification. In practice, for a credential pool that is re-encoded once per staff turnover event, this far exceeds the serviceable life of the physical card itself. Data retention between writes is rated at up to 10 years, so infrequently used cards in a backup pool remain valid without periodic refresh.

4. Is this card compatible with Hikvision access control panels specifically?

   Yes, for panels that support Mifare or EM credential input. The card meets ISO14443 Type A and ISO/IEC 7816-5 standards, which aligns with the Mifare credential support built into Hikvision DS-series access control panels. Verify your specific panel model's supported card formats in its technical documentation, as not all Hikvision panels support both frequency inputs on the same reader port.

5. Can these cards be printed with a photo ID on a standard card printer?

   Yes. At 85.6 x 54 x 0.76mm the card is dimensionally identical to ISO 7810 ID-1 format - the same size as a standard credit card - and is compatible with card printers that accept that format. Confirm with your printer manufacturer that the card thickness of 0.76mm falls within the accepted range for your specific printer model before running a full batch.

6. Will this card hold up in outdoor industrial environments?

   Yes. The card is rated waterproof and dust resistant with an operating temperature range of -20°C to +70°C. For staff working in outdoor yards, cold-storage facilities, or high-temperature industrial sites, the card retains its function across those environmental extremes under normal daily-carry conditions. Prolonged submersion or physical bending stress is not covered by the environmental rating.

7. Are these cards available for bulk purchase through Security Australia?

   Yes. The Hikvision Dual Frequency Access Card (114-180) is stocked by Security Australia and available for bulk ordering. For large deployments, ordering a small test quantity first to verify read performance on each reader model in your installation is recommended before committing to a full site order.

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