acs ACR1252U USB NFC Contactless Reader III NFC Forum Certified User Guide
- June 13, 2024
- ACS
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acs ACR1252U USB NFC Contactless Reader III NFC Forum Certified
Product Information
The ACR1252U USB NFC Reader III is an NFC Forum-certified PC-linked reader developed based on 13.56MHz contactless technology. It is a contactless smart card reader/writer that supports various types of cards. The reader has a SAM (Secure Access Module) slot for improved security in contactless transactions, allowing for key diversification and mutual authentication. It also supports post-deployment firmware upgrade, eliminating the need for additional hardware modification.
The ACR1252U is capable of three modes of NFC: card reader/writer, card emulation, and peer-to-peer communication. It is compliant with both CCID and PC/SC standards, ensuring interoperability with different devices and applications. The reader comes with an optional stand to hold it at an optimal angle for easy tapping of contactless cards or NFC-enabled devices.
Key Features
- Support for various types of cards
- 1 x ISO 7816 Standard SAM slot for improved security
- Programmable read/write speed, LED, and buzzer
- Supports USB firmware upgrade
- Certified for international regulations
- Mean time between failures (MTBF) up to 500k hours
- Compatibility with all major operating systems
Common Applications
- e-Government
- e-Banking and e-Payment
- e-Healthcare
- Transportation
- Network Security
- Access Control
- Loyalty Program
- Smart Poster/URL Marketing
- P2P Communication
Product Usage Instructions
To use the ACR1252U USB NFC Reader III, follow these steps:
- Connect the reader to your computer using the USB cable provided. Ensure that the connector type matches the USB port on your computer (Type-A or Type-C).
- Wait for the computer to recognize the reader and install the necessary drivers.
- Place a contactless card or NFC-enabled device within the reading distance of the reader (up to 50 mm, depending on the tag type).
- The reader will read the card or device and perform the desired action based on the mode of NFC selected (reader/writer, card emulation, or peer-to-peer communication).
- If needed, you can program the read/write speed, LED, and buzzer of the reader according to your preferences.
- In case you require enhanced security, you can use a SAM card in the SAM slot for key diversification and mutual authentication.
- If firmware upgrade is required, you can perform a post-deployment firmware upgrade without any additional hardware modification.
Ensure that you comply with any applicable regulations and certifications when using the ACR1252U USB NFC Reader III. For further assistance or support, refer to the provided libraries, tools, and driver support, or contact ACS directly.
About ACS
ACS is a company that provides contactless smart card readers and other related products. For sales enquiries, you can contact them at Tel: +852-2796-7873 or Fax: +852-2796-1286.
The ACR1252U USB NFC Reader III is an NFC Forum-certified PC-linked reader, developed based on 13.56MHz contactless technology. It has a SAM (Secure Access Module) slot which can be used together with a SAM card for key diversification and mutual authentication, providing high-level security in contactless transactions. Post-deployment firmware upgrade is also supported, eliminating the need for additional hardware modification. ACR1252U is capable of the three modes of NFC, namely: card reader/writer, card emulation and peer-to-peer communication.
Compliant with both CCID and PC/SC, this plug-and-play USB NFC device allows interoperability with different devices and applications. The ACR1252U comes with an optional stand to hold the smart card reader at an optimal angle, so that users can tap contactless cards or NFC-enabled devices onto the ACR1252U with ease.
KEY FEATURES
- Support various type of card type
- ISO/IEC 18092 NFC
- ISO 14443 Type A & B (T=CL)
- MIFARE®
- FeliCa
- Security
- 1 x ISO 7816 Standard SAM slot for improved security
- Flexible
- Read/write speed, LED & Buzzer can be programmable
- Support USB Firmware Upgrade
- Reliable
- Certified for international regulations
- Mean time between failures (MTBF) up to 500k Hours
- Compatibility
- Support for all major operating systems
Common Applications
- e-Government
- e-Banking and e-Payment
- e-Healthcare
- Transportation
- Network Security
- Access Control
- Loyalty Program
- Smart Poster/URL Marketing
- P2P Communication
Cable
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Contactless Smart Card Interface
Supported Card Types| ISO/IEC 18092 NFC, ISO 14443 Type A &
B, MIFARE®, FeliCa
Operating Frequency| 13.56 MHz
Reading Distance| Up to 50 mm (Depending on tag type)
Read/White Speed| 106/212/424 kbps (Programmable)
Anti-Collision| Yes
Supported NFC Mode| NFC Reader/Writer, Peer-to-Peer, Card
Emulation
SAM Card Interface
Standard| 1 x ISO 7816 Class A (5V) Standard SIM
size slot
Protocol| T=0, T=1
Read/Write Speed| 9.6 – 215 kbps
Host Interface
Protocol| USB CCID
Connector Type| USB Type-A, USB Type-C
Speed| USB 2.0 Full Speed (12Mbps)
Supply Voltage| 5VDC
Current Consumption| Max. 200mA
USB Firmware
Upgrade
| Supported
Physical Characteristics
Dimension
(L x W x H)
| Main Body: 98 x 65 x 12.8 mm
Antenna size: 50 x 40 mm
Weight| 81 g
Available Colour| Matte Black
USB Cable Length| 1 m (Non-detachable)
Peripherals
Buzzer| 1 x Programmable Buzzer (Mono-tone)
LED| 1 x Programmable LED (Red & Green)
Operating Condition
Temperature| 0 – 60°C
Humidity| 90% (Non-condensing)
MTBF| 500,000 Hours
Certifications & Compliances
Certifications
| NFC Forum Certification Mark, IEC/EN 62368, CE, UKCA, FCC, J-LIS, VCCI, TELEC, KC, BIS, RoHS, REACH, WEEE,
Microsoft® WHQL
Compliances| USB CCID, PC/SC
Libraries & Tools
Libraries| CT-API
Tools| Android Evaluation Kit,
Software Development Kit (USD 149)
Drivers & Support
Driver Supported OS| Windows, Linux, Mac OS, Android
Warranty| 1 Year
Model/Part Number
USB Type-A| ACR1252U-M1
USB Type-C| ACR1252U-MF
MECHANICAL SPECIFICAITON
About ACS
Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS), founded in 1995, is Asia Pacific’s top supplier and one of the world’s top 3 suppliers of PC-linked smart card readers. ACS is the winner of the Product Quality Leadership Award for Smart Card Readers from Frost & Sullivan. In 2010, 2014 and 2015, ACS was listed in Forbes Asia’s “Best Under a Billion” list, an inter-industry list comprised of 200 top-performing publicly listed companies in the Asia-Pacific, with sales between US$5 million and US$1 billion. ACS develops a wide range of high- quality smart card reading/writing devices, smart cards and related products and distributes them to over 100 countries worldwide.
Contact
- Tel: +852-2796-7873
- Fax: +852-2796-1286
- www.acs.com.hk
- info@acs.com.hk
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