HID pivCLASS R40 Reader — Pure FIPS 201 PIV Single-Gang Reader for Federal + DOD Cost-Tier Standard Wall
Model / Series: pivCLASS R40
The HID pivCLASS R40 is a pure FIPS 201-compliant standard wall single-gang PIV reader supporting government PIV / CAC / TWIC / FRAC credentials at lower cost than the multi-technology Signo 40 PIV. The most-installed pivCLASS form factor for Chicago federal facility standard wall positions, government contractor offices, and DOD-adjacent buildings where pure PIV is the requirement.
Specifications
- Brand
- HID Global
- Model
- pivCLASS R40
- Series
- HID pivCLASS
- Form Factor
- Single-gang (standard wall)
- FIPS 201 Compliance
- Yes — pure PIV / CAC / TWIC / FRAC support
- Card Technologies Supported
- PIV, CAC, TWIC, FRAC, iCLASS SE, SEOS
- Mobile Credentials
- Limited (no native HID Mobile Access)
- Communication Protocol
- Wiegand
- Operating Temperature
- −35 °C to +66 °C
- Environmental Protection
- IP55
- Mounting
- Standard US single-gang electrical box
Best Fit & Recommended For
HID pivCLASS R40 — Pure FIPS 201 PIV Standard Wall Reader for Federal Cost-Tier
The HID pivCLASS R40 is the pure FIPS 201-compliant standard wall single-gang PIV reader from HID Global’s pivCLASS line — supporting government PIV / CAC / TWIC / FRAC credentials at lower cost than the multi-technology Signo 40 PIV. Wiegand output, IP55-rated.
The pivCLASS R40 is the most-installed pivCLASS form factor for Chicago federal facility standard wall positions, government contractor offices, DOD-adjacent buildings, and federal cost-tier deployments where pure PIV is the requirement and the multi-technology + mobile features of the Signo PIV variants aren’t justified by budget.
pivCLASS R40 vs. Signo 40 PIV — Federal Reader Choice
| Need | pivCLASS R40 (this) | Signo 40 PIV |
|---|---|---|
| PIV / CAC / TWIC / FRAC | Yes | Yes |
| HID Mobile Access | No / limited | Yes |
| Apple Wallet | No | Yes |
| MIFARE DESFire | Limited | Yes |
| OSDP v2 native | Wiegand | Yes |
| Per-reader cost | Lower | Higher |
| Best fit | Federal cost-tier, pure PIV | Federal premium, multi-tech, mobile-first |
Pick pivCLASS R40 for cost-tier federal deployments without mobile credentials. Pick Signo 40 PIV when mobile + multi-tech + OSDP v2 are in scope.
Where the pivCLASS R40 Wins in Chicago
- Chicago federal facility standard wall PIV positions (most-installed)
- DOD-adjacent commercial buildings with FIPS 201 standard wall entries
- Government contractor standard wall PIV positions at suburban Chicagoland defense corridor
- Federal courthouse + administration building standard wall entries
- Critical-infrastructure standard wall TWIC / FRAC positions
- Federal-grant healthcare standard wall PIV positions
- Federal-research education standard wall positions
- Federal cost-tier deployments where multi-tech surcharge isn’t justified
- Like-for-like pivCLASS R40 replacements
Local Chicago Coverage
Vidimost installs the HID pivCLASS R40 across the full Chicago metropolitan area for federal + DOD cost-tier PIV deployments.
Recommended Pairings
- HID pivCLASS R10 — mullion pure PIV
- HID pivCLASS RK40 — single-gang pure PIV + keypad
- HID Signo 40 PIV — for premium federal multi-tech
Professional Installation by Vidimost
Vidimost LLC is an active HID Global installer across Chicago. The pivCLASS R40 is our cost-tier federal standard wall PIV reader pick. Full-scope service includes site walkthrough, FIPS 201 credentialing planning, Wiegand wiring, single-gang mounting, reader commissioning, ACS PIV registration, and operator + admin training. Contact us for a free site walkthrough and quote.
Frequently Installed Together
HID Global
HID pivCLASS R10
The HID pivCLASS R10 is a pure FIPS 201-compliant mullion-format PIV reader supporting government PIV / CAC / TWIC / FRAC credentials at lower cost than the multi-technology Signo PIV variants. The Chicago choice for federal + DOD narrow-frame positions where pure PIV reading is required without the multi-technology + mobile credential surcharge.
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HID pivCLASS RK40
The HID pivCLASS RK40 is a pure FIPS 201-compliant standard wall PIV reader with integrated keypad — supports government PIV / CAC / TWIC / FRAC credentials and PIN-code 2-factor entry at lower cost than the multi-technology Signo 40K PIV. The Chicago choice for federal + DOD cost-tier 2-factor deployments where pure PIV + PIN is the requirement.
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HID Signo 40 PIV
The HID Signo 40 PIV Reader is the standard wall single-gang FIPS 201-compliant PIV variant of the HID Signo platform — supporting government PIV / CAC / TWIC / FRAC credentials, HID Mobile Access, iCLASS SE / SEOS, and OSDP v2 encrypted communication. The most-installed PIV reader for Chicago federal facility standard wall positions, DOD-adjacent commercial entries, and government contractor offices.
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