HID Signo 40 PIV Reader — Standard Wall FIPS 201 PIV Multi-Technology Reader for Federal + DOD Chicago
Model / Series: 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.
Specifications
- Brand
- HID Global
- Model
- Signo 40 PIV
- Series
- HID Signo PIV
- Form Factor
- Single-gang (standard wall)
- FIPS 201 Compliance
- Yes — supports PIV / CAC / TWIC / FRAC government credentials
- Mobile Credentials
- HID Mobile Access via Bluetooth Low Energy + NFC
- Card Technologies Supported
- PIV, CAC, TWIC, FRAC, iCLASS SE, SEOS, MIFARE DESFire EV1/EV2/EV3
- Authentication
- FIPS 201 PIV authentication + iCLASS SE mutual auth
- Keypad
- No
- Communication Protocol
- OSDP v2 (AES-128 secure channel) + Wiegand legacy support
- Operating Temperature
- −35 °C to +66 °C
- Environmental Protection
- IP55 (indoor / protected outdoor)
- Mounting
- Standard US single-gang electrical box
Best Fit & Recommended For
HID Signo 40 PIV — Standard Wall FIPS 201 Reader for Federal + DOD Chicago
The HID Signo 40 PIV Reader is the FIPS 201-compliant variant of the HID Signo 40 standard wall reader from HID Global — adding government PIV / CAC / TWIC / FRAC credential support to the standard Signo 40’s multi-technology + mobile reading. Standard single-gang form factor with OSDP v2 AES-128 encrypted secure channel + Wiegand legacy support. IP55-rated for indoor and protected outdoor positions.
The Signo 40 PIV is the most-installed PIV reader for Chicago federal facility standard wall positions, DOD-adjacent commercial entries, government contractor offices, federal courthouses, and critical-infrastructure locations — anywhere a standard single-gang reader is needed AND government PIV credentials must be accepted.
Signo 40 PIV vs. Sibling Federal Readers
| Feature | Signo 40 PIV (this) | Signo 40 | pivCLASS R40 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Form factor | Single-gang | Single-gang | Single-gang |
| PIV / CAC / TWIC / FRAC | Yes — FIPS 201 | No | Yes — FIPS 201 |
| HID Mobile Access | Yes | Yes | Limited |
| iCLASS SE + SEOS | Yes | Yes | Limited |
| OSDP v2 | Yes — native | Yes — native | Wiegand |
| Best fit | Federal standard wall + multi-tech + mobile | Commercial standard wall | Pure PIV standard wall (lower cost) |
Pick Signo 40 PIV when federal credentials AND multi-technology AND mobile credentials are all in scope. Pick pivCLASS R40 for pure PIV-only at lower cost.
Where the Signo 40 PIV Wins in Chicago
- Chicago federal facility standard wall PIV access positions (most-installed PIV form factor)
- DOD-adjacent commercial buildings with FIPS 201 credentialing
- Government contractor offices at Chicago / Northwest suburb defense and aerospace corridor
- Federal courthouse + administration building entries
- Critical infrastructure with TWIC / FRAC at standard-wall positions
- Healthcare federal-grant facility entries at Northwestern, Rush, U of C federal-research wings
- Education federal-research building entries at Northwestern, U of C, UIC, Loyola
- Aerospace and defense supplier offices
- Multi-tenant federal-leased buildings
- Banking federal-regulated PIV access points
Local Chicago Coverage
Vidimost installs the HID Signo 40 PIV across the full Chicago metropolitan area for federal + DOD-adjacent + critical-infrastructure projects.
Recommended Pairings
- HID Signo 20 PIV — mullion PIV
- HID Signo 40K PIV — single-gang + keypad PIV
- HID Signo PIV Contact Reader — contact-card PIV
- HID pivCLASS R40 — pure PIV (lower cost)
Professional Installation by Vidimost
Vidimost LLC is an active HID Global installer across Chicago. The Signo 40 PIV is one of our standard federal + DOD readers for Chicago standard-wall PIV positions. Full-scope service includes site walkthrough, FIPS 201 credentialing planning, OSDP v2 wiring, single-gang mounting, reader commissioning, ACS PIV registration, mobile credential rollout, and operator + admin training. Contact us for a free site walkthrough and quote.
Frequently Installed Together
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HID Signo 20 PIV
The HID Signo 20 PIV Reader is the compact mullion-format 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. Purpose-built for federal facilities, DOD-adjacent commercial buildings, government contractors, and Chicago projects with PIV / FIPS 201 credentialing requirements.
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HID Signo 40K PIV
The HID Signo 40K PIV Reader is the standard wall FIPS 201-compliant PIV reader with integrated capacitive-touch keypad — supports government PIV / CAC / TWIC / FRAC credentials, HID Mobile Access, iCLASS SE / SEOS, and PIN-code 2-factor entry over OSDP v2 encrypted communication. The Chicago choice for federal sensitive-area doors requiring both PIV credentials AND 2-factor PIN authentication — most-installed federal 2-factor reader.
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HID Signo PIV Contact
The HID Signo PIV Contact Reader is a FIPS 201-compliant contact-interface reader for PIV / CAC card insertion — providing the highest assurance of identity authentication when government policies require contact (not contactless) reading. Supports PIV, CAC, TWIC, FRAC contact cards plus contactless multi-technology + HID Mobile Access. The Chicago choice for federal high-assurance positions, DOD secure operations rooms, SCIFs, and any position where PIV contact authentication is mandated.
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HID 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.
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