acs ACR1255U-J1 Bluetooth NFC Reader User Manual

: June 9, 2024
: ACS

Table of Contents

ACR1255U-J1 Bluetooth NFC Reader
Introduction
Features
Typical Applications
Technical Specifications
Warranty Conditions
EU Declaration of Conformity
WEEE
References
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ACR1255U-J1 Bluetooth NFC Reader
User Manual ACR1255U-J1

ACR1255U-J1 Bluetooth NFC Reader

Dear customer,
Thank you for purchasing our product. Please read the following instructions carefully before first use and keep this user manual for future reference. Pay particular attention to the safety instructions. If you have any questions or comments about the device, please contact the customer line.
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Importer
Alza.cz a.s., Jankovcova 1522/53, Holešovice, 170 00 Prague 7, www.alza.cz

Introduction

The ACR1255U-J1 ACS Secure Bluetooth NFC Reader combines the latest 13.56 MHz contactless technology with Bluetooth connectivity for on-the-go smart card and NFC applications.
Smart Card Reader
The ACR1255U-J1 supports ISO 14443 Type A and B smart cards, MIFARE, FeliCa, and most NFC tags and devices compliant with ISO 18092 standard. This makes it the ideal device for a broad range of solutions, such as hands-free verification for physical and logical access control, and inventory tracking. The ACR1255U-J1 has both Bluetooth 4.0 interface for pairing with mobile devices and USB Full Speed for PC-linked operation.
Additionally, it can read/write at speeds of up to 424 Kbps for contactless smart card and NFC device access.

Compact Design
With a compact design and a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery for power, the ACR1255U-J1 is extremely portable and convenient for use anytime, anywhere with most Bluetooth-enabled smartphones and tables in the market.
Firmware Upgradeable Feature
To save valuable cost and time, the firmware of the ACR1255U-J1 could conveniently be upgraded in-field to let users cope with the fast-charging technology for their applications to suit different scenarios.
Secure Bluetooth Connectivity
With Bluetooth technology and AES-128 encryption (CBC ciphering mode), the ACR1255U-J1 can connect securely and wirelessly with ease to any device running on Android version 4.3 and later, iOS 5.0 and later, Windows 7 and later, and Mac OS 10.7 and later.
Ease of Integration
The ACR1255U-J1 can easily be installed for use with any personal computer running on Windows operating system because it is PC/SC and CCID-compliant. Its drivers are also compatible with Linux and Mac OS.
With its numerous features, the ACR1255U-J1 is the perfect reader for your smart card solution.

Features

USB Full Speed Interface
Bluetooth Interface
Plug and Play – CCID support brings utmost mobility
Smart Card Reader:
o Contactless Interface:
Read/Write speed of up to 424 Kbps
Built-in antenna for contactless tag access, with reading distance of up to 50 mm (depending on tag type)
Supports ISO 14443 Part 4 Type A and B cards, MIFARE, FeliCa, and all 4 types of NFC (ISO/IEC 18092) tags
Built in anti-collision feature (only one tag is accessed at any time)
Supports AES-128 encryption algorithm (CBC ciphering mode)
NFC Mode Supported:
• Card reader/writer mode
• Application Programming Interface:
o Supports PC/SC
o Supports CT-API (through wrapper on top of PC/SC)
• Built-in Peripherals:
o Two user-controllable bi-color LEDs
o User-controllable buzzer
USB Firmware Upgradeability
Supports Android 4.3 and later
Supports iOS 8.0 and later
Compliant with the following standards
o EN 60950/IEC 60950
o ISO 14443
o ISO 18092
o Bluetooth
o PC/SC
o CCID
o CE
o FCC
o RoHS
o REACH
o VCCI (Japan)
o TELEC (Japan)
o BIS (India)
o Microsoft WHQL

Typical Applications

e-Government
e-Healthcare
e-Purse and Loyalty
Mobile Banking and Payment
Network Security
Access Control
Public Key Infrastructure

Technical Specifications

acs ACR1255U-J1 Bluetooth NFC Reader - Figure 1

Physical Characteristics

Dimensions| 85 mm (L) x 54 mm (W) x 10 mm (H)
Weight| 37.5 g (74.1 g with cable ± 5 g tolerance)
Color| White
Bluetooth Interface
Protocol| Bluetooth (Bluetooth Low
Energy/Bluetooth (4.0)
Power Source| Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery
(charging through USB)
Speed| 1 Mbps
USB Host Interface
Protocol| USB CCID
Connector Type| USB Mini-B
Power Source| From USB port
Speed| USB Full Speed (12 Mbps)
Supply Voltage| 5 V
Supply Current| Max. 500 Ma
Cable Length| 1 m, Detachable
Contactless Smart Card Interface
Standard| ISO/IEC 18092 NFC, ISO 14443 Type A & B,
MIFARE, FeliCa
Protocol| ISO 14443 T=CL for ISO 14443-4compliant cards
T=CL Emulation for MIFARE Classic, ISO 18092, FeliCa and NFC tags
Operating Frequency| 13.56 MHz
Operating Distance| Up to 50mm (depending on tag type)
Smart Card Reader/Write Speed| 106 Kbps, 212 Kbps, 424 Kbps
Antenna Size| 45.60 mm x 42.00 mm
Built-in Peripherals
LED| 2 bi-colour: Red and Blue, Red and Green
Buzzer| Monotone
Other Features
Encryption| In-device AES-128 Encryption Algorithm
(CBC Ciphering Mode)
Firmware Upgrade| Supported (upgradeable through USB
Interface)
Application Programming Interface
PC-linked Mode| PC/SC
CT-API (through wrapper on top of PC/SC)
Operating Conditions
Temperature| 0°C – 60°C
Humidity| Max. 85% (non-condensing)
MTBF| 400,000 hrs

Certifications/Compliance
EN 60950/IEC 60950, ISO 14443, ISO 18092, USB Full Speed, Bluetooth, PC/SC, CCID, CE, FCC RoHS, REACH, VCCI (Japan), TELEC (Japan), BIS (India), Microsoft WHQL
Device Driver Operating System Support
Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10
Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016
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Warranty Conditions

A new product purchased in the Alza.cz sales network is guaranteed for 2 years. If you need repair or other services during the warranty period, contact the product seller directly, you must provide the original proof of purchase with the date of purchase.
The following are considered to be a conflict with the warranty conditions, for which the claimed claim may not be recognized:

Using the product for any purpose other than that for which the product is intended or failing to follow the instructions for maintenance, operation, and service of the product.
Damage to the product by a natural disaster, the intervention of an unauthorized person or mechanically through the fault of the buyer (e.g., during transport, cleaning by inappropriate means, etc.).
Natural wear and aging of consumables or components during use (such as batteries, etc.).
Exposure to adverse external influences, such as sunlight and other radiation or electromagnetic fields, fluid intrusion, object intrusion, mains overvoltage, electrostatic discharge voltage (including lightning), faulty supply or input voltage and inappropriate polarity of this voltage, chemical processes such as used power supplies, etc.
If anyone has made modifications, modifications, alterations to the design or adaptation to change or extend the functions of the product compared to the purchased design or use of non-original components.

EU Declaration of Conformity

Identification data of the manufacturer’s / importer’s authorized representative:
Importer: Alza.cz a.s.
Registered office: Jankovcova 1522/53, Holešovice, 170 00 Prague 7
CIN: 27082440
Subject of the declaration:
Title: Secure Bluetooth NFC Reader
Model / Type: ACR1255U-J1
The above product has been tested in accordance with the standard(s) used to demonstrate compliance with the essential requirements laid down in the Directive(s):
Directive No. 2014/53/EU
Directive No. 2011/65/EU as amended 2015/863/EU

WEEE

This product must not be disposed of as normal household waste in accordance with the EU Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE – 2012/19 / EU).
Instead, it shall be returned to the place of purchase or handed over to a public collection point for the recyclable waste. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. Contact your local authority or the nearest collection point for further details. Improper disposal of this type of waste may result in fines in accordance with national regulations.