ACR122S

ACR122S

Serial NFC Reader

ACR122S is the serial interface reader in the ACR122 family of NFC Contactless Smart Card Readers. Developed based on the 13.56 MHz Contactless (RFID) Technology and compliant with the ISO/IEC 18092 Standard for Near Field Communication (NFC), it supports Mifare®, ISO 14443 Type A and B, FeliCa and NFC cards and devices, including all three NFC modes (reader, card emulation and peer-to-peer) and four types of NFC tags. With its plug-and-play feature and modular design, it can easily be integrated into bigger machines like POS terminals, without the need for driver installation. It is ideal for applications such as e-payment, e-ticketing for events and mass transit, toll road fare collection and network authentication.

About ACR122S

The ACR122S NFC Contactless Smart Card Reader is the serial interface reader in the ACR122 family developed based on the 13.56 MHz Contactless (RFID) Technology and compliant with the ISO/IEC 18092 Standard for Near Field Communication (NFC). It supports MIFARE®, ISO 14443 Type A and B, and all four types of NFC tags.

ACR122S is a plug-and-play device which does not require any driver installation. It comes with a built-in ISO 7816 SAM slot for enhanced security, plus a buzzer and two LEDs for rich user interaction. ACR122S can also read and write faster and more efficiently by making use of up to 424 Kbps for tag access. The proximity operating distance of ACR122S is up to 5 cm, depending on the type of tag used.

ACR122S is also available in module form for easy integration into bigger machines, like POS terminals, physical access devices and vending machines. Typical applications of the ACR122S reader include e-payment, e-ticketing for events and mass transit, toll road fare collection, and network authentication.

ACR122S Standard Features

  • Serial RS-232 Interface: Baud Rate = 115200 bps, 8-N-1    
  • USB interface for power supply    
  • CCID-like fram format (Binary format)    
  • Smart Card Reader:    
    • Read/Write speed of up to 424 kbps    
    • Built-in antenna for contactless tag access, with card reading distance of up to 50 mm (depending on tag type)    
    • Supports ISO 14443 Type A and B, MIFARE, FeliCa, and all 4 types of NFC (ISO/IEC 18092) tags
    • Built-in anti-collision feature (only one tag is accessed at any time)    
    • ISO 7816-compliant SAM slot    
  • Built-in Peripherals:    
    • Two user-controllable LEDs    
    • User-controllable buzzer    



ACR122S Typical Applications

  • e-Government
  • Banking & Payment
  • Network Security
  • Access Control
  • e-Purse & Loyalty
  • Transportation

ACR122S Technical Specifications

Dimensions

120.5 mm (L) x 72.0 mm (W) x 20.4 mm (H)

Weight

148.0 g

Compliance / Certifications
  • ISO 18092, ISO14443, CE, FCC, VCCI, KC,  RoHS 2
InterfaceRS232 for data communication, USB for power transmission
Operating DistanceUp to 50 mm (depends on the tag type)
Supply VoltageRegulated 5V DC
Supply Current200 mA (operating); 50 mA (standby); 100 mA (normal)
Operating Temperature0 - 50 °C
Operating Frequency13.56 MHz
Smart Card Interface Support
  • ISO14443 Type A & B
  • MIFARE
  • FeliCa
  • 4 types of NFC (ISO/IEC18092) tags
Operating System Support
  • Windows®
  • Linux®
Release Date Drivers OS Support Version File Size Notes
Serial Interface
19-Nov-2010 Win 2000, Win XP, Win XP x64, Win Vista, Win Vista x64, Win 7, Win 7 x64, Win Server 2003, Win Server 2003 x64, Win Server 2003 R2, Win Server 2003 R2 x64, Win Server 2008, Win Server 2008 x64, Win Server 2008 R2 x64 1.0.0.1 138 KB
23-Dec-2010 Linux 1.0.0 481 KB
Product Presentation

Product Presentation of ACR122S NFC Contactless Smart Card Reader

Technical Specification

Technical Specification of ACR122S NFC Contactless Smart Card Reader

Application Programming Interface

API Driver Manual of ACR122S NFC Contactless Smart Card Reader

Communication Protocol

Communication Protocol Manual of ACR122S NFC Contactless Smart Card Reader

Contact Us

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Units 4108 - 4110, 41st Floor,

Manhattan Place,

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Hong Kong


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