Smart Card Reader HID Identity OMNIKEY 5022

The HID Identity OMNIKEY 5022 is a compact USB 2.0 smart card reader for indoor use, designed to provide secure access management and identity verification. With a small footprint and a lightweight blue housing (0.07 kg), the reader supports multiple smart card technologies and NFC-enabled devices, making it suitable for integration into desktop environments, thin clients and workstations without requiring additional driver installation.

Advantages

The OMNIKEY 5022 offers driverless operation on standard PCs and thin or zero clients, broad interoperability with ISO 14443 A/B and ISO 15693 credentials, and compatibility with NFC-enabled smart devices and tags. It integrates with HID Global solutions such as ActivID Tap Authentication, ActivID ActivClient and HID Trusted Tag Services to support two-factor authentication workflows and OTP generation for secure login.

Suitable for

• Healthcare and pharmaceutical environments requiring controlled access
• Financial services and enterprise user authentication
• Government and regulated organizations enforcing two-factor authentication
• Desktop workstations, thin clients and zero client deployments

Key specifications

• Interface: USB 2.0
• Weight: 0.07 kg
• Product colour: Blue
• Supported standards: ISO 14443 A/B, ISO 15693; NFC-enabled devices
• MPN: R50220318-DB, EAN: 639399027741

How to use

Connect the OMNIKEY 5022 to a host via the USB 2.0 interface; the reader operates without additional driver installation on supported platforms. Present a compatible smart card, tag or NFC-enabled device to the reader; it will read credentials according to the supported ISO standards. When used with HID ActivID Tap Authentication, tapping a registered card or device can generate a one-time password (OTP) for secure login.

Recommendations

Use the OMNIKEY 5022 indoors and avoid exposure to moisture or extreme temperatures. Integrate the reader with HID ActivID software components where two-factor authentication or OTP-based login is required. Verify compatibility of cards and NFC devices with ISO 14443 A/B or ISO 15693 standards prior to deployment.