NFC ID Card Reader
The Samsara NFC ID Card Reader leverages near-field communication (NFC) technology to provide increased visibility into driver and passenger behaviour.
Overview
Make sign-in easy
Quick to install and easy to use with any compatible ID card. Audible beeps make it intuitive for drivers and passengers to know they’ve successfully tapped into vehicles.
Increase driver accountability
Accurate driver assignment allows managers to spend less time identifying trips and more time coaching to reduce unsafe or inefficient behaviour.
Ensure passenger safety
Instant access to real-time location of passengers and vehicles allows dispatchers to swiftly respond to incidents and send help in case of breakdown or emergency.
Optimise route efficiency
Passenger transit fleets can track ridership patterns and vehicle utilisation rates to plan more cost-effective routes that better serve the community.
Product specifications
Data Security and Privacy | END-TO-END DATA PROTECTION Close read range of 5–10 cm prevents unauthorised data skimming. Secure data transmission via SSL with 256-bit AES encryption (military-grade) 24x7x365 monitoring. DATA PRIVACY SAFEGUARDS Personally identifying data are not stored on the ID Card Reader or ID Cards. ID Card identifiers and cardholder names are matched and securely stored in the Samsara Cloud, which is accessible only by authorised users. |
Interoperability | COMPATIBLE WITH OTHER NFC-BASED ID CARDS Radio frequency: 13.56 MHz. Transmission protocol: ISO/IEC 14443 A standard. COMPUTER-BASED ID CARD MANAGEMENT AND PROVISIONING Connects to computer via USB. Supports various methods to import passenger data, including .csv upload. |
Installation and Power | PLUG-AND-PLAY INSTALLATION Powered by USB. Connects to Samsara Vehicle Gateway via USB port. Easy mounting with 4-metre cable (mounting hardware and cable management clips included). |
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