Linear ISO135-L 830-00460 Smart Credential Details
The Linear / Nice ISO135-L 830-00460 package contains 25 printable 13.56 MHz smart access cards for compatible Linear readers. Each glossy white PVC card uses MIFARE DESFire EV2 technology and is supplied in the standard 26-bit Linear credential format.
When the card is presented to a compatible reader, the reader processes the smart credential and sends the applicable credential data to the access controller. The controller then checks the enrolled card number, facility code, access level, authorized doors, schedules, and expiration settings before granting or denying access.
What the ISO135-L Card Does
The ISO135-L provides a contactless physical credential for employees, residents, tenants, contractors, vendors, students, and other authorized access-control users. Its ISO card form factor can also be printed as an identification badge.
The card is a passive credential and does not require a user-replaceable battery. It is not a gate transmitter, garage door remote, Bluetooth mobile credential, or standalone access controller.
Compatible With
- Linear BT135-W Bluetooth and 13.56 MHz smart readers
- Other Linear readers specifically documented for Linear 13.56 MHz smart credentials
- Linear e3 access-control systems using compatible reader hardware
- Access controllers accepting the reader's standard 26-bit Wiegand credential data
- Badge-printing applications using compatible ISO 7810 card printers
Exact compatibility depends on both the reader and the access controller. Matching the 13.56 MHz frequency alone does not confirm compatibility with another reader or credential platform.
Standard 26-Bit Linear Format
Part number 830-00460 is the standard 26-bit version of ISO135-L. Nice/Linear also offers a custom-format version under part number 830-0046C.
The exact facility code and credential-number range are not stated on the public product page. Verify these details from the physical package, supplier record, or purchase order before entering the cards into an existing access-control database.
MIFARE DESFire EV2 Technology
ISO135-L uses MIFARE DESFire EV2 smart-credential technology. This differs from traditional 125 kHz proximity credentials and from generic 13.56 MHz NFC or MIFARE cards.
The reader must support the Linear credential application. A generic DESFire, NFC, MIFARE Classic, or other 13.56 MHz credential should not be substituted without confirmation from Nice/Linear.
Printable ISO Card Construction
The card is manufactured from glossy white PVC and complies with ISO 7810. Nice/Linear identifies it as printable using an ISO 7810-compliant card printer.
Printer compatibility also depends on the printer type, ribbon, card-path requirements, surface condition, and badge-printing software. Confirm the printer manufacturer requirements before printing an entire credential batch.
Published Read Range
Nice/Linear publishes a contactless read range of up to 2.25 inches for ISO135-L. Actual range can vary with the reader model, mounting surface, nearby metal, card orientation, electrical interference, and installation conditions.
The compatible BT135-W reader has its own broader maximum reader specification, but the credential-specific 2.25-inch figure is the appropriate planning value for ISO135-L cards.
Credential Enrollment
Each ISO135-L card must be enrolled into the access-control database before it can grant entry. Record the credential information and assign the card to the correct person, account, access level, doors, schedules, and expiration rules.
- Confirm the facility code and credential number.
- Check the existing database for duplicate credentials.
- Add or enroll the card into the controller.
- Assign the correct cardholder and access level.
- Set authorized doors, schedules, and expiration dates.
- Print the card only after confirming the correct user assignment.
- Test the card at every assigned reader.
- Document the assignment for future replacement or deactivation.
Comparison With Related Linear Credentials
- ISO135-L 830-00460: Printable 13.56 MHz DESFire EV2 ISO cards in standard 26-bit format.
- ISO135-L Custom 830-0046C: Custom-format version for systems requiring another credential configuration.
- CLM135-L 830-00470: Clamshell-style 13.56 MHz DESFire EV2 credentials.
- KFB135-L 830-00480: Key-fob-style 13.56 MHz DESFire EV2 credentials.
- ISO125-H: Printable 125 kHz HID-compatible proximity cards using different credential technology.
- ISO125-A: Printable 125 kHz AWID-compatible proximity cards using different credential technology.
- BT-MOB-L 830-00490: Digital Bluetooth mobile credentials rather than physical cards.
Similar Credentials That Are Not Automatically Interchangeable
- Generic 13.56 MHz NFC cards
- MIFARE Classic credentials
- Unconfigured DESFire EV1 or DESFire EV2 cards
- 13.56 MHz credentials from another access-control manufacturer
- 125 kHz HID-compatible proximity cards
- 125 kHz AWID-compatible proximity cards
- Bluetooth mobile credentials
- Custom-format ISO135-L cards
- Cards using an unsupported facility code or credential-number range
Features and Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Brand | Linear / Nice |
| Model | ISO135-L |
| Part Number | 830-00460 |
| Product Type | Printable contactless smart access card |
| Credential Technology | MIFARE DESFire EV2 |
| Operating Frequency | 13.56 MHz |
| Credential Format | Standard 26-bit Linear format |
| Facility Code | Verify from the current package or supplier record |
| Package Quantity | 25 cards |
| Published Read Range | Up to approximately 2.25 inches |
| Card Material | Glossy white PVC |
| Card Standard | ISO 7810 |
| Printable | Yes, with a compatible ISO 7810-compliant card printer |
| Reader Compatibility | Compatible Linear 13.56 MHz smart readers, including BT135-W |
| Reader-to-Controller Protocol | Wiegand through the compatible reader |
| Part Number Marking | Part number printed on each card |
| Battery Required | No |
| Custom-Format Alternative | ISO135-L custom, part number 830-0046C |
| Reader Included | No |
| Access Controller Included | No |
| Enrollment Required | Yes |
Package Contents
- Twenty-five Linear / Nice ISO135-L 830-00460 smart access cards
A reader, access controller, card printer, printer ribbon, credential enrollment, wiring, power supply, lock hardware, and installation services are not included.
Before Ordering Checklist
- Confirm that the installed reader supports Linear 13.56 MHz smart credentials.
- Verify that the required credential technology is MIFARE DESFire EV2.
- Confirm that standard 26-bit format is required.
- Verify the package facility code and credential-number range.
- Check the access-control database for duplicate credentials.
- Confirm that the controller has capacity for 25 additional cards.
- Use custom part number 830-0046C when another format is required.
- Confirm that the badge printer supports ISO 7810 PVC cards.
- Document each card assignment before distribution.
- Confirm the site's procedure for lost, stolen, returned, or reassigned cards.
Professional Access-Control Advisory
Credential enrollment, badge printing, and access-level programming should be completed by an authorized administrator or qualified access-control technician. Test each card at every assigned reader and confirm that schedules, access levels, expiration dates, door permissions, and audit records operate correctly.
Immediately disable credentials that are lost, stolen, returned, or assigned to users who no longer require access. Smart credentials must not bypass free-egress hardware, emergency release, fire access, mechanical override, or other required life-safety provisions.
Product Questions & Answers
What is included with Linear ISO135-L 830-00460?
The package contains 25 standard 26-bit Linear 13.56 MHz DESFire EV2 smart cards. Readers, controllers, printing, wiring, and enrollment services are not included.
Which reader is compatible with ISO135-L cards?
ISO135-L is compatible with Linear 13.56 MHz smart readers, including the Linear BT135-W Bluetooth and smart-credential reader.
Is ISO135-L compatible with every 13.56 MHz reader?
No. Matching frequency alone does not confirm compatibility. The reader must support the Linear DESFire EV2 credential application, and the controller must accept the credential format.
What credential format does part number 830-00460 use?
Part number 830-00460 is the standard 26-bit version. Verify the facility code and credential-number range from the package or supplier record before enrollment.
Can ISO135-L cards be printed as employee badges?
Yes. The glossy white PVC cards comply with ISO 7810 and are printable using a compatible ISO 7810-compliant card printer.
What is the published read range of ISO135-L?
Nice/Linear lists a contactless read range of up to approximately 2.25 inches. Actual range varies with the reader, mounting surface, card orientation, nearby metal, and installation conditions.
Do ISO135-L cards arrive enrolled in the access controller?
No. Each card must be added to the controller and assigned the correct cardholder, doors, schedules, access level, and expiration settings.
What is the difference between 830-00460 and 830-0046C?
Part number 830-00460 is the standard 26-bit ISO135-L package. Part number 830-0046C is the custom-format version for systems requiring another credential configuration.
