Orbit IP is a TCP/IP Ethernet-based RFID terminal for contactless smart cards. It is compliant with ISO 14443 Type A/B (NXP MIFARE Classic®, NXP MIFARE Ultralight®, NTAG Series) and ISO 15693 (NXP I-CODE® SLI) standards. The reader employs a Power over Ethernet connection which eliminates the need for a power outlet.

Orbit IP operates as a standalone HTTP web client. As such it does not require an extra computer to perform smart card communications. It connects to a 10/100 Base hub/switch and interacts with a web server using common web languages. A complete, powerful access control or time / attendance system can be built on a simple web page.

Various page extensions are selectable such as .php, .aspx, .cfm, .pl, .html. This capability allows easy integration with various HTTP web server systems like Microsoft IIS and ASP, Apache with PHP and MySQL database server, and more.

When a ISO14443 Type A contactless card is detected by the reader, it sends a GET request to the web server for a page named /orbit.php. The server responds with standard HTTP reply to reader with embedded controls between <ORBIT> and </ORBIT> tags.

Orbit IP is equipped with flexible software-controlled user interface with 3 LED indicators and a beeper. The reader can also handle relays to control external devices (see versions).