IGC-U
IGC-U — USB card programmer for the IGC ecosystem
IGC-U is a desktop USB service device used by installation and service organizations to prepare cards in the protected IGC Anti Clone format.
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Key features
- Operation with MIFARE Classic and MIFARE Plus
- Card encryption in IGC Anti Clone format
- Encryption of arbitrary MIFARE Classic/Plus sectors
- Card issuing, verification, and personalization
Typical use cases
- Credential preparation for new sites
- Service operations with card databases and master cards
- Support of protected credential infrastructure
Specs
Interfaces
USB 2.0 (HID class)
Credentials
Secure RFID credential issuing
Use case
Card personalization / setup
Power
USB powered
Form factor
Desktop housing for installers
Integration
Connect via USB to issuing software to personalize cards and configure devices.
What IGC-U is used for
- card formatting in IGC Anti Clone format;
- binding cards to a specific installation or service organization;
- preparing a set of master cards;
- locking IGC-U and IGC-D with master cards;
- card issuing, verification, and personalization;
- work with MIFARE Classic and MIFARE Plus;
- encryption of arbitrary MIFARE Classic sectors;
- encryption of arbitrary MIFARE Plus sectors;
- use in office, service center, or installation organization.
Protected card infrastructure
IGC-U allows an installation organization to build its own protected credential infrastructure.
Cards can be formatted in IGC Anti Clone format and bound to a specific organization. This reduces copying risks, unauthorized card usage, and database mixing between service companies.
Downloads
User Manual (PDF) — coming soon