ACR122U


ACR122U
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The ACR122 from ACS is a popular desktop USB contactless smartcard reader/writer in a convenient and trendy light-weight case. It includes support for ISO 14443 A/B plus ISO 18092 cards and tags, including MIFARE Classic, MIFARE Ultralight, DESFire, FeliCa and all four NFC Forum tag types in all 3 NFC modes (reader, card emulation and peer-to-peer).

Also known as the ACR122U, this is the very latest version of this reader, with V2 firmware and an internal buzzer as well as a bi-colour (red/green) LED which can be programmed to respond when a card or tag is in field or being read/written. It is fully PC/SC and CCID compliant, resulting in easy plug-and-play installation on Windows PCs, while support for Mac OS X and Linux is also provided. Containing the PN532 controller chip from NXP, the ACR122 is also supported by various open source libraries such as libnfc.

The ACR122 is ideal for use in various contactless applications and projects, ranging from payment and loyalty to ticketing and NFC. With appropriate software it can be used to read and write NFC tag data as well as emulate cards and tags when interacting with other readers or phones. We recommend all new developers obtain either the official ACS ACR122 SDK or our cost-effective starter kit, both of which include detailed code samples and helpful demos and diagnostic tools.

The reader has a typical read range of 50mm. For large volume requirements the case colour and printing can be customised, or the reader can be supplied as a bare PCB module for building in to kiosks or other products.

The ACR122 range of readers is compatible with Read-a-Card, the ID discovery software solution also available from Smartcard Focus. Read-a-Card can be used to identify different card types and to obtain the unique card ID, which can then be fed directly into other applications using its keyboard wedge function, or via various built-in developer APIs.

ACR 122 key attributes:
  • Neat, low cost MIFARE and NFC reader/writer
  • Easy driver installation using CCID
  • Comprehensive card, tag and operating system compatibility
  • CE and FCC approved

ACR122 series - USB



1 Year Manufacturers Warranty

Standards / Certifications
USB Full Speed
PC/SC
CCID
CE, FCC, RoHS
Microsoft WHQL 2000, XP, Vista
ISO 14443 1-4 standard


Protocols/Cards supported
Smartcard read/write speed: 106 kbps, 212 kbps, 424 Kbps
Operating frequency 13.56 MHz
Supports ISO 14443 Type A and B, MIFARE, FeliCa and all 4 types of NFC (ISO/IEC 18092) tags


Technical Specifications:
Host InterfaceFull speed USB (12Mbps)
Bus powered device
Supply VoltageRegulated 5V DC
Supply Current200mA (maximum); 50mA (standby); 100mA (normal)
Human InterfaceBi-Color LED, Red and Green
Monotone buzzer
Cable/PowerCable: USB type A connector
Power through USB bus
DimensionsACR122 - 98 mm (L) x 65 mm (W) x 12.8 mm (H)
ACR122T - 75 mm (L) x 30 mm (W) x 9.9 mm (H)
Operating distanceACR122 - up to 50 mm
ACR122T - up to 30mm
Antenna SizeACR122 - 50mm x 40mm
Operating SystemWindows 2K, 2K3, XP 32 bit, XP 64 bit, Vista 32 bit, Vista 64 bit

SDK CD-ROM/Starter Kit CD-ROM Contains:


(When purchased as part of an SDK or Starter Kit)
Software driversSupports Windows 2000, XP, 2003, VISTA (x86 & x 64) and 7
Utility ToolsACR122U Tool - an application utility tool that enables the user to perform reader and card related commands
EasyKey - EasyKey is designed to work with MIFARE Contactless Cards by creating different access condition values to the MIFARE contactless cards
QuickView - The ACS Quickview is a utility program that will check if you have properly installed the ACR122 device
Sample CodesDemonstrates the different capabilities of the ACR122, showcases how to control the readr's peripherals and how to communicate to a contactless tag.
Delphi 7, Java, Visual Basic 6, Visual C++ 6, Visual C++ 2005 (x64), Visual C# 2005 and Visual Basic .Net 2005
Reference ManualsEasy to use reference manuals to help with the development process
Technical SpecificationsIncludes detailed technical specifications of all the contained products


Manufacturer: ACS

Connection Method: USB

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