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VTAP100 embedded NFC reader board - RS-485/OSDP



Physical characteristics

Dimensions: 41mm x 79mm x 18.4mm (1.61in x 3.11in x 0.72in), with integrated 40mm (1.57in) square antenna
Mounting options: 4 x mounting holes/lugs, also used to connect the two boards of the assembly
Power Supply: USB 5V DC (typ. 110mA, max 150mA) or RS-485 8V-16V DC
Weight: 42g (1.5oz), no cables
Operating conditions: -25 to +70°C (-13 to 158°F); 0 to 95% RH non-condensing; conformally coated boards

NFC Interface

Frequency/standards: 13.56MHz, ISO 14443A/B, ISO 15693 and ISO 18092
Antenna(s): Integrated 40mm (1.57in) square antenna
Read range: Typically 50mm (2in) depending on environment and phone/card/tag
Mobile wallet compatibility:
  • Apple Wallet NFC cards (VAS for loyalty/membership/tickets, ECP2 DESFire for Access/ID)
  • Google Wallet NFC cards (Smart Tap, including extensions, MIFARE2Go DESFire)
  • Card auto-selection with VAS, ECP2, Smart Tap and DESFire
  • Express Mode & CDCVM with ECP2
  • Mobile device type detection
  • ECC key auto-selection and reporting
  • Multiple pass type IDs, Apple enrolment URL and Google STUID capture where supported
Card/tag compatibility:
  • UID/CSN reading from all supported card/tag types including NFC Type 1 (Topaz), Type 2 (MIFARE Ultralight & NTAG), Type 3 (FeliCa), Type 4 (DESFire, T=CL & HCE), Type 5 (ICODE) & MIFARE Classic;
  • NDEF records from NFC Type 2, 3 & 4;
  • Block data from MIFARE Classic, Ultralight/NTAG (NFC Type 2) & ICODE (NFC Type 5);
  • Secure data reading from MIFARE Classic, MIFARE DESFire, MIFARE Ultralight AES.
Other NFC modes: Dynamic NFC format NDEF tag emulation with smart write-back; GymKit handoff; NFC Forum connection handover (CH/TNEP)
Pass IDs: 6 x Apple merchant IDs and 6 x Google collector IDs
Encryption key slots: 6 x ECC key slots (for Apple & Google ID keys); 9 x Application key slots (for MIFARE Classic, DESFire, Ultralight AES and/or OSDP secure channel)
Encryption algorithms: NIST P-256 modes ECDH and ECDSA, HMAC SHA-256, AES-128 and AES-256 in CTR, GCM, CMAC and CBC modes, ANSI-X9.63-KDF & HKDF according to RFC5869 using HMAC-SHA256, key derivation following NXP AN 10922

USB interface

USB device types (can enable/disable as required):
  • USB Mass storage (for easy configuration, key loading & firmware updates);
  • Human Interface Device (standard barcode reader/keyboard emulation);
  • USB Virtual COM port (for configuration, file transfer and command interface, including OSDP over USB COM)
USB connectors: Micro USB socket or 8-pin captive cable connector for USB (2mm pitch)

Access control interface

Access control interface: RS-485 2-wire bi-directional comms plus nominal 12V power input
Access control protocols: VTAP serial (active & passive) plus OSDP (basic & secure) for data, configuration, file transfer & dynamic commands
Access control connectors: 4-pin 3.5mm removable screw terminal block - combined power and A/B interface
Access control cabling: 24 AWG twisted pair shielded cable

Other features

Operator feedback: Buzzer and LED provide device status and tap transaction feedback from reader and/or connected device/application, with customised colours and buzzer frequency and sequences
Reader management: USB/serial interface using configuration text files that can be locked and encrypted firmware file for field upgrades; Full remote management facilities over RS-485/OSDP using either VTAP or OSDP secure file transfer modes
Input/Output options: Built in serial RS-232 interface, supporting external barcode scanner input or alternative serial output/command mode/cable

Compliance / Certification

Apple VAS, Apple ECP2/Access, Google Smart Tap, UKCA, CE, FCC and ISED, RoHS; Will require certification tests in final enclosure to meet Apple ECP2 requirements, according to your use.

Manufacturer's part number: VTAP100-PAC-485-OEM
Country of origin: UK
HSF code: 84719000

Manufacturer: Dot Origin (www.vtapnfc.com)

Connection Method: Other