User's Manual

ACR1281S
 Advanced Card Systems Ltd. Page 5 of 56
INTRODUCTION
The ACR1281S is a dual-interface reader(IFD and PCD) that supports both contact and contactless
(PICC) smart cards.
FEATURES
• One standard ICC landing type card acceptor.
• ISO 7816 Parts 1-4 Compliant for Contact Smart Card Interface.
• Support contact memory cards.
• ISO 14443 Parts 1-4 Compliant for Contactless Smart Card Interface.
• A built-in antenna for PICC contactless access applications.
• The ACR1281 supports the following Tag Types:
o MIFARE Classic. E.g. MIFARE 1K, 4K, MINI and Ultralight.
o ISO14443-4 Type A and B.
• T=CL emulation for MIFare 1K/4K PICCs. Multi-Blocks Transfer Mode is provided for
efficient PICC access.
• High Speed (424 kbps) Communication for PICCs. #Maximum 848 kbps.
• Intelligent Support for Hybrid Cards and Combi Cards.
• Energy saving modes for turning off the antenna field whenever the PICC is inactive, or no
PICC is found. It prevents the PICC from exposing to the field all the time.
• User-Controllable Peripherals. E.g. LED, Buzzer.
• CCID-liked Frame Format.
• Serial Interface up to 500kbps.
• Device Firmware Upgradeable through the USB Interface.