HIKVISION - DS-KD-E - EM Card Reader Module for KD8 Modular Door Station, IP65

Hikvision DS-KD-E — EM card reader module for the KD8 modular door station

The DS-KD-E adds proximity-card entry to a KD8 modular door station. It is the EM reader in the module range (Hikvision's page is titled "EM Card Reader Module"), sized to the standard 98.5 × 100 mm module footprint so it drops into the same frame as the nametag and indicator modules. Cards are enrolled and managed on the main unit through iVMS-4200, and the reader itself needs no separate power or network.

Hikvision's KD8 modular door station is built from a main unit (camera, microphone, speaker and one call button) plus sub-modules that clip into a common frame: nametag buttons, card reader, keypad, display, indicator and induction loop. Modules connect to the main unit over RS-485 and take their 12 VDC from it, so a panel for a block of flats is specified module by module. Tell us the flat count and the entrance and we will draw up the frame, modules and rain shield.

This is part of Hikvision's IP video intercom range: door stations, indoor stations and accessories that connect over a standard network (PoE or 12 VDC) and are configured with the iVMS-4200 client or the Hik-Connect app. IP-series products are designed to be used together within that range. If you are adding to an existing system, tell us what is installed and we will confirm what fits before you order.

How it fits

Every KD8 sub-module shares the 98.5 × 100 × 33.7 mm format and connects to the main unit — or to the previous module — over RS-485, taking 12 VDC from the same connection. The DS-KD-E is therefore a two-cable addition inside the frame: no PSU, no network drop, no configuration beyond enrolling the cards.

Outdoor rated

IP65 sealing and a -40 °C to 55 °C operating range match the main unit, so the finished panel is weather-rated as a whole. Consumption is ≤ 2 W.

Card technology

This module reads EM-format cards and fobs. If your residents already hold Mifare (M1) credentials, choose a Mifare reader module instead — the DS-KD-TDM touch display module includes an M1 reader. Tell us the credential type and we will match the module.

DS-KD-E technical specification

What you'll need with it

• A KD8 main unit — DS-KD8005-IME1 (5 MP) or the DS-KD8003-IME1 already on the site
• A mounting frame and rain shield for the module count — 1-, 2- or 3-module DS-KABD8003-RS3 series
• The module-connecting cables supplied with the frame; RS-485 and 12 VDC come from the main unit
• EM-format cards or fobs for residents

Frequently asked questions

Which cards does the DS-KD-E read?

EM-format cards and fobs — Hikvision titles the page "EM Card Reader Module". For Mifare (M1) credentials use a Mifare module such as the DS-KD-TDM.

Does it need its own power supply?

No — it takes 12 VDC and RS-485 from the KD8 main unit through the module cable; consumption is 2 W or less.

Is it weatherproof?

IP65, -40 °C to 55 °C, the same as the main unit.

Which main units does it work with?

Hikvision's KD8 modular door stations — the DS-KD8005-IME1 and the DS-KD8003-IME1 series. Confirm the frame size with us for the module count you need.

How are cards enrolled?

On the main unit via iVMS-4200 (or the local menu where available); the module itself has no settings.

Trade pricing

Zenith Security Co is an authorised Hikvision partner supplying genuine UK-specification stock. Prices shown are for trade account holders — contact us for account terms and stock, call 01902 902251, or collect from our Wolverhampton trade counter. Read our Hikvision video intercom buying guide, browse all intercoms, the wider access control range, or the full Hikvision range.