HID pivCLASS RK40 Reader — Pure FIPS 201 PIV Standard Wall Reader with Keypad for Federal 2-Factor
Model / Series: 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.
Specifications
- Brand
- HID Global
- Model
- pivCLASS RK40
- Series
- HID pivCLASS
- Form Factor
- Single-gang (standard wall) with integrated keypad
- 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)
- Keypad
- Yes — keypad for PIN-code 2-factor entry
- 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 RK40 — Pure FIPS 201 PIV Standard Wall Reader with Keypad for Federal 2-Factor Cost-Tier
The HID pivCLASS RK40 is the pure FIPS 201-compliant standard wall PIV reader with integrated keypad from HID Global’s pivCLASS line — supporting government PIV / CAC / TWIC / FRAC credentials and PIN-code 2-factor entry at lower cost than the multi-technology Signo 40K PIV. Wiegand output, IP55-rated.
The pivCLASS RK40 is the Chicago choice for federal + DOD cost-tier 2-factor deployments where pure PIV + PIN is the requirement and the multi-technology + mobile features of the Signo 40K PIV aren’t justified by budget. Common at federal sensitive-area doors, classified entries, federal-research labs, banking federal-regulated 2-factor positions.
pivCLASS RK40 vs. Signo 40K PIV — Federal 2-Factor Choice
| Need | pivCLASS RK40 (this) | Signo 40K PIV |
|---|---|---|
| PIV / CAC / TWIC / FRAC | Yes | Yes |
| 2-factor PIN keypad | Yes | Yes (capacitive touch) |
| HID Mobile Access | No | Yes |
| Apple Wallet | No | Yes |
| OSDP v2 native | Wiegand | Yes |
| Per-reader cost | Lower | Higher |
| Best fit | Federal cost-tier 2-factor | Federal premium 2-factor + mobile |
Pick pivCLASS RK40 for cost-tier federal 2-factor without mobile credentials. Pick Signo 40K PIV when mobile + multi-tech + OSDP v2 are in scope.
Where the pivCLASS RK40 Wins in Chicago
- Chicago federal facility standard wall PIV + 2-factor positions at cost-tier pricing
- DOD-adjacent commercial buildings with FIPS 201 + 2-factor mandate
- Federal courthouse + administration building 2-factor entries
- Critical-infrastructure standard wall + 2-factor TWIC positions
- Federal-grant healthcare restricted-area 2-factor doors
- Federal-research education classified-area 2-factor doors at university federal-research wings
- Banking federal-regulated 2-factor positions at cost-tier
- Federal cost-tier 2-factor deployments without mobile credential migration
- Like-for-like pivCLASS RK40 replacements
- Aerospace + transportation federal 2-factor positions
Local Chicago Coverage
Vidimost installs the HID pivCLASS RK40 across the full Chicago metropolitan area for federal + DOD cost-tier 2-factor PIV deployments.
Recommended Pairings
- HID pivCLASS R40 — single-gang pure PIV (no keypad)
- HID pivCLASS R10 — mullion pure PIV
- HID Signo 40K PIV — for premium federal 2-factor multi-tech
Professional Installation by Vidimost
Vidimost LLC is an active HID Global installer across Chicago. The pivCLASS RK40 is our cost-tier federal 2-factor PIV reader pick. Full-scope service includes site walkthrough, FIPS 201 + 2-factor + sensitive-area policy planning, Wiegand wiring, single-gang mounting, reader commissioning, ACS PIV registration, PIN-code policy setup, and operator + admin training. Contact us for a free site walkthrough and quote.
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