Universal NFC · 17 standards
A single reader for EMV payment cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, SwissPass, MIFARE® DESFire®, FeliCa™ and the entire NFC Forum Tag spectrum. You decide what counts as a key.
NXP PN532 · 13.56 MHz
RFID Access Platform · v3.2 · Made in Switzerland
Every card
Every card
becomes a key.
cardgate® is the intelligent RFID access and control system for sliding doors and electric locks. Credit cards, debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, SwissPass — the reader recognises, classifies and decides. Encrypted. Offline-capable. Installed in seconds.
EMV Contactless
Apple Pay
Google Pay
SwissPass
MIFARE DESFire®
FeliCa™
IP65 Outdoor
How it works
From tap to door — in under one second.
One RFID reader. One encrypted wireless bridge. One controller with eight digital and four analog interfaces. That's how simple access control becomes when it doesn't need the cloud, cable runs or card logistics.
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01 · TAP
Present card
Any 13.56 MHz NFC or EMV medium: bank card, loyalty card or wallet. Apple Pay and Google Pay included.
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02 · IDENTIFY
Reader classifies
NXP PN532 recognises the standard, validates permission locally and decides in milliseconds — even without a network.
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03 · TRANSMIT
Encrypted wireless bridge
Hybrid-Sphere transmits the signal up to 10 km, secured with 512-bit and replay protection. No cabling to the controller required.
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04 · UNLOCK
Door opens
Four analog dry-contact outputs plus eight digital interfaces drive motor, lock or turnstile directly.
What's under the hood
Six properties that make cardgate® a platform — not just a reader.
Hybrid-Sphere · up to 10 km
The transmission technology developed by keynexis AG connects reader and controller across kilometre-long distances — without cellular networks, without fibre. Ideal for properties, campuses and industrial sites.
keynexis Hybrid-Sphere512-bit encrypted
End-to-end between reader and controller, including replay protection.
AES + NonceOffline-first
Works fully without internet — Wi-Fi only optional for the portal.
Zero-infrastructure12 I/O channels
4 analog dry-contact outputs and 8 digital interfaces. SPI · I²C · UART · pulse.
Industrial-gradeManagement portal · optional cloud
Once Wi-Fi is active, the cardgate® portal lets you manage opening hours, permitted media, roles, log data and access attempts — multi-site, with REST API and single sign-on for enterprise setups.
REST API · SSO/SAML · White-label
Technical specifications
Industrial specs. No asterisks.
Reader
NXP PN532 · 13.56 MHz multi-format RFID/NFCStandards
ISO/IEC 14443 Type A/B · MIFARE® Classic, Ultralight, DESFire®, Plus · NFC Forum Tag Type 1–4 · FeliCa™ JIS X 6319-4
Payment
EMV Contactless · Visa payWave · Mastercard PayPass · AmEx ExpressPay · Apple Pay · Google Pay
Reader ↔ Controller
Strongly encrypted internal wireless link (Hybrid-Sphere)
Range
Up to
10 km communication distanceEncryption
512-bit · replay-attack protectionCloud
Fully offline-capable · optional Wi-Fi connection to the management portal
I/O
4× analog dry-contact · 8× digital · SPI · I²C · UART · pulse
Operating voltage
9 – 24 VDCPeak power
112 mAIdle
32 mARGB status indicator
8 LEDs ·
140 mAIngress protection
Splash-proof · outdoor-rated (IP65 from Pro)
Operating temperature
-30 °C to +75 °C
ISO/IEC 14443 Type A
ISO/IEC 14443 Type B
MIFARE® Classic
MIFARE® Ultralight
MIFARE® DESFire®
MIFARE® Plus
NFC Forum Tag Type 1
NFC Forum Tag Type 2
NFC Forum Tag Type 3
NFC Forum Tag Type 4
FeliCa™ JIS X 6319-4
NFC Peer-to-Peer
NFC Card Emulation
Visa payWave
Mastercard PayPass
AmEx ExpressPay
Apple Pay
Google Pay
SwissPass
ISO/IEC 14443 Type A
ISO/IEC 14443 Type B
MIFARE® Classic
MIFARE® Ultralight
MIFARE® DESFire®
MIFARE® Plus
NFC Forum Tag Type 1
NFC Forum Tag Type 2
NFC Forum Tag Type 3
NFC Forum Tag Type 4
FeliCa™ JIS X 6319-4
NFC Peer-to-Peer
NFC Card Emulation
Visa payWave
Mastercard PayPass
AmEx ExpressPay
Apple Pay
Google Pay
SwissPass
Plans & Pricing
Hardware, license, or both as a bundle.
Transparent list prices in CHF. Reseller pricing on request. Volume discounts start at 10 readers.
cardgate Basic
The entry point. Reader, controller and standard I/O — everything a door needs.
CHF1,490
- NXP PN532 multi-format reader
- Controller with standard I/O
- Offline operation
- 2-year warranty
cardgate Pro
Outdoor-rated and with RGB status indicator. The all-rounder for 90 % of installations.
CHF1,990
- Everything in Basic
- Outdoor enclosure IP65
- RGB status indicator · 8 LEDs
- Extended I/O channels
cardgate Industrial
10 km range, redundant power, 5-year warranty — for 24/7 industrial use.
CHF2,490
- Everything in Pro
- Extended range up to 10 km
- Redundant power supply
- 5-year warranty
Add-ons:
Additional reader
CHF 690
Installation per door CHF 390 – 890
−10 % from 10 readers
−20 % from 50 readers
200+ custom
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Which access media does cardgate® support?
All common 13.56 MHz RFID and NFC standards: ISO/IEC 14443 Type A/B, MIFARE® (Classic, Ultralight, DESFire®, Plus), FeliCa™, NFC Forum Tag Type 1–4, EMV Contactless (Visa payWave, Mastercard PayPass, AmEx ExpressPay), Apple Pay, Google Pay as well as SwissPass and established loyalty cards. You decide per installation which media grant access.
Does cardgate® work without the internet?
Yes. cardgate® runs fully offline and is independent of existing infrastructure — quick and straightforward to install. Optionally, the controller can connect via Wi-Fi to the management portal to centrally manage opening hours, media whitelists and log data.
How secure is the wireless link between reader and controller?
Communication uses keynexis AG's Hybrid-Sphere technology: up to 10 km range, 512-bit encryption and effective replay-attack protection. Reader and controller need no cables and no public network.
What I/O interfaces does the controller offer?
Four analog dry-contact outputs and eight digital interfaces for direct control of external components. Supported protocols: SPI, I²C, UART and pulse control. This lets you directly integrate sliding-door motors, electric locks, turnstiles and industrial control systems.
Is cardgate® suitable for outdoor use?
The Pro and Industrial variants are splash-proof (IP65) and approved for outdoor use. Operating temperature range is -30 °C to +75 °C — safe for entrances in industrial, logistics and outdoor environments.
How is cardgate® billed?
Three models: hardware purchase one-time per reader (CHF 1,490–2,490), SaaS license per reader per month (CHF 0–79) or a bundle of hardware and license over 36 months (CHF 59–129/month). Volume discounts from 10 readers, custom terms from 200 readers.
Ready for the roll-out?
Let your doors read what your customers already carry.
We configure cardgate® with you — from a single reader to a multi-site setup with hundreds of readers.