Alarm.com Smart Credentials - Data Sheet
Alarm.com Smart Credentials provide secure access control authentication, in addition to data storage for user privileges, or other custom applications. Each Smart Card and Smart Key Fob is equipped with an Alarm.com-specific encryption key which can only be read using Alarm.com readers, providing an additional layer of security. The Smart + Proximity Card allows businesses to continue supporting older credentials while transitioning to new smart credentials.
Alarm.com Smart Credentials
There are three model numbers for Alarm.com Smart Credentials:
- ADC-AC-CARD-50M4
- ADC-AC-CARD-50L4
- ADC-AC-FOB-60L8
Features
- MIFARE® DESFire® EV3 smart credentials
- Additional Proximity support with Smart + Proximity Card
- LEAF credential support for secure interoperability
Specifications
Important: The ADC-AC-CARD-50L4 and ADC-AC-FOB-60L8 Smart Credentials must be used with Alarm.com branded readers. It is recommended to use the ADC-AC-CARD-50M4 Smart + Proximity Card if compatibility with third-party readers is needed. For more information, see How do Alarm.com card and keyfob credentials work?.
| Features | Smart Card | Smart + Proximity Card | Smart Key Fob |
|---|---|---|---|
| SKU | ADC-AC-CARD-50L4 | ADC-AC-CARD-50M4 | ADC-AC-FOB-60L8 |
| Security Level | EAL 5+ | EAL 5+ | EAL 5+ |
| Memory Size | 4 Kbytes | 4 Kbytes | 8 Kbytes |
| Frequency | 13.56 MHz | 13.56 MHz | 13.56 MHz |
| Technology | MIFARE DESFire EV3 | MIFARE DESFire EV3 + Proximity | MIFARE DESFire EV3 |
| Dimensions | 3.4 x 2.1 x 0.03" (8.7 x 5.4 x 0.08 cm) | 3.4 x 2.1 x 0.03" (8.7 x 5.4 x 0.08 cm) | 1.6 x 1.2 x 0.2" (4.0 x 3.1 x 0.5 cm) |
| Read Range | Up to 1" | Up to 1" | Up to 3" |
| Slot Punch | Marked for vertical or horizontal | Marked for vertical or horizontal | N/A |
| Storage & Operating Temperatures | -50°F - 160°F (10°C - 71°C) | -50°F - 160°F (10°C - 71°C) | -13°F - 176°F (-25°C - 80°C) |
| Material | PVC + PET | PVC + PET | Polycarbonate |
| LEAF Compatibility | LEAF enabled | LEAF enabled | LEAF enabled |
| Color | White | White | Black with White Center |
| Country of Origin | USA | USA | USA |