1.0 Introduction

ACR1281U-C2 Card UID Reader is a contactless card reader that automatically and efficiently gets the Unique Identifier number (UID) of any ISO 14443 Parts 1-4 Type A and B-compliant contactless card.

When presented with a contactless card , the ACR1281U-C2 retrieves the card’s UID and automatically returns it to the PC. The reader enables output of the UID directly to any editor, e.g. Notepad, MS Excel, MS Word, etc. With the UID, cardholders can be identified correctly in different applications, such as identity verification, time & attendance, and access control. ACR1281U-C2 also has an anti-collision feature that ensures only one card is accessed when multiple cards are presented simultaneously.

Because ACR1281U-C2 Card UID Reader is compliant with the Human Interface Device standard, it reduces driver installation issues during integration into PC environments. It can support most operating systems, including Microsoft® Windows, Linux and other embedded systems.

2.0. Features

·        USB 2.0 Full Speed Interface

·        USB HID Keyboard Class

·        Contactless Card Support:

o   Read/write speed of up to 848 kbps

o   Built-in antenna for contactless tag access, with card reading distance of up to 50 mm (depending on tag type)

o   Supports ISO 14443 Part 4 Type A and B cards and mif@re series

o   Built-in anti-collision feature (only one tag is accessed at any time)

·        USB Firmware Upgradability

1.0.  Typical Applications

• e-Government

• Banking & Payment

• e-Healthcare

• Access Control

• Network Security

• e-Purse & Loyalty

• Transportation

Specification of ACR-1281U-c2

Dimensions	120.5 mm (L) x 72 mm (W) x 20.4 mm (H)
Weight	140 g
Compliance / Certifications	ISO 14443, CE, FCC, RoHS2, USB Full Speed
Interface	USB Full Speed USB HID Keyboard Class
Operating Distance	Up to 50 mm (depends on the tag type)
Supply Voltage	Regulated 5V DC
Supply Current	200mA (operating); 50mA (standby)
Operating Temperature	0 - 60 °C
Operating Frequency	13.56 MHz
Smart Card Interface Support	ISO 14443 Type A & B mif@re
Operating System Support	Windows® Linux®

Pictures of Smart card reader ACR1281U-C2