HID pivCLASS RK40 Reader — FIPS 201 PIV Standard Wall Reader with Keypad for Card + PIN Doors
Model / Series: pivCLASS RK40
FIPS 201 wall reader with an integrated keypad — PIV or CAC card plus a PIN code at one door, priced under the Signo 40K PIV.
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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 — FIPS 201 PIV Standard Wall Reader with Keypad
The HID pivCLASS RK40 is the pure FIPS 201-compliant standard wall PIV reader with integrated keypad from HID Global’s pivCLASS line — supporting 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.
Where this reader makes sense: a door that has to read a government-issued card AND take a PIN, at a shop that has no use for mobile credentials. Think the records room at a contractor’s suite, or a dispatch office where drivers carry TWIC cards and the manager wants a code on top of the tap.
pivCLASS RK40 vs. Signo 40K PIV — 2-Factor Reader 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 | Card + PIN on a budget | Card + PIN + mobile credentials |
Pick pivCLASS RK40 for card + PIN doors without mobile credentials. Pick Signo 40K PIV when mobile + multi-tech + OSDP v2 are in scope.
Where the pivCLASS RK40 Wins
- Contractor tenant suites with card + PIN doors
- Server and records rooms where staff carry PIV or CAC cards
- Warehouse dispatch offices pairing TWIC cards with a PIN code
- Like-for-like pivCLASS RK40 replacements
- Card + PIN doors where the Signo 40K PIV price isn’t justified
Local Chicago Coverage
Vidimost installs the HID pivCLASS RK40 across the full city of Chicago.
Recommended Pairings
- HID pivCLASS R40 — single-gang pure PIV (no keypad)
- HID pivCLASS R10 — mullion pure PIV
- HID Signo 40K PIV — 2-factor PIV with mobile credentials
Professional Installation by Vidimost
Vidimost LLC is an active HID Global installer across Chicago. The RK40 is the keypad member of the pivCLASS family, so it usually covers the one or two doors on a job that need PIN entry while plain R40s handle the rest. Full-scope service includes site walkthrough, FIPS 201 + 2-factor 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.
Frequently Installed Together
HID Global
HID pivCLASS R40
Single-gang FIPS 201 reader that reads PIV and CAC cards on a standard wall box — plain Wiegand, no mobile-credential surcharge.
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HID pivCLASS R10
Budget FIPS 201 mullion reader for PIV, CAC, and TWIC cards — fits narrow door frames where staff already carry government-issued credentials.
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HID Signo 40K PIV
FIPS 201 keypad reader — a PIV, CAC or TWIC card plus a PIN code on one single-gang unit, for doors where the card alone isn't enough.
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