Specifications

Product and Service Guide version 3.9 June 2005
2.6 Contactless Readers
2.6.1 ACR120 Contactless Smart Card Reader/Writer
ACR120 is a compact and cost-effective contactless smart card reader and
writer which supports ISO 14443 cards and MIFARE
®
cards. It is designed
for fast integration into different systems. It can be easily integrated into
existing data collection applications such as portable terminals, ticketing,
vending machine or access control.
It has an optional built-in contact smart card slot which helps configuring in
different ways to suit the customer’s preference.
It includes an etched/-PCB antenna inside. The reading range is up to 5 cm
depending on the contactless tag. A regulated supply voltage of 5 Volts is
needed. The RS232 serial interface can be connected to COM1/COM2
connector of PC-station or laptop using a cable.
The reading procedure and installation of this card reader is very easy and
convenient, just approach the card to the reader and following the installation
guide.
It is also available in ACR120 reader module form.
Features
 Full MIFARE® functionality
 Compatible with Mifare® cards, and ISO 14443 cards
 Read and write functionality
 High-speed transactions
 Antenna included
 Serial interfacing, RS232
 Operation LED
 Compact size: 120 X 73 X 20mm
 Read and write all microprocessor cards with T=0 or T=1 protocols
 Support SLE4418/28/32/42 memory cards
 USB interface (on request)
 Built-in contact smart card slots (on request)
 SAM slot (on request)
Technical specification
Interface RS-232 (Serial)
Supply Voltage Regulated 5V DC
Operating Distance >= 50 mm
Supply Current < 80mA
Operating Temperature
-20 - 85° C
Physical Dimensions 75mm (L) x 60mm (B) x 14mm (H)
Operating Frequency 13.56 MHz
Standards / Certifications ISO 14443 cards and MIFARE
®
cards
Operating System Support Windows 98, Me, NT (serial), 2K and XP, Linux, and MAC OS X
Advanced Card Systems Ltd.
Unit 2910-2913, 29/F, The Center
99 Queen’s Road Central, Hong Kong
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Website: www.acs.com.hk Email: [e-mail]
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