ACR1255U-J1 – Bluetooth® NFC Reader/Writer

The ACR1255U-J1 ACS Secure Bluetooth® NFC Reader/Writer is engineered to enable mobile smart card and NFC applications with ease. Incorporating advanced 13.56 MHz contactless technology alongside Bluetooth® integration, this device is a testament to modern portable technology.It supports a variety of formats including ISO 14443 Type A and B smart cards, MIFARE®, FeliCa®, as well as most NFC tags and devices that meet the ISO 18092 standard, ensuring the ACR1255U-J1’s applicability to an extensive array of uses. From no-touch authentication for access control to logistical inventory management, its range of applications is diverse.The ACR1255U-J1 offers dual interfacing capabilities. It utilizes Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), also known simply as Bluetooth, for mobile connectivity and USB Full Speed for direct PC interactions. The device performs read/write operations at speeds reaching 424 Kbps, enabling swift data transfers with contactless smart cards and NFC devices.Designed for activity on the move, the ACR1255U-J1 boasts a compact build and draws power from an internal rechargeable Lithium-ion battery. Its portability makes it a tool ready for operation with most Bluetooth-enabled smartphones and tablets, wherever you are.Field-upgradable firmware is an added advantage of the ACR1255U-J1, offering cost-effective and time-saving benefits while keeping pace with rapid technological progress and adaptation to various user requirements.Secured by AES-128 encryption, the NFC Bluetooth reader connects effortlessly and securely to devices on Android™ (version 4.3 and up), iOS (version 8.0 and upwards), as well as Windows® (7 and beyond), and Mac OS® (10.7 and above).For desktop use, the ACR1255U-J1 is a breeze to install on computers with Windows®, thanks to PC/SC and CCID compliance. Furthermore, it is compatible with Linux® and Mac OS® drivers.

Bluetooth® Interface
USB 2.0 Full Speed Interface
Power Source:
- Battery-Powered (incorporates a Litium-ion battery rechargeable through USB Mini-B port)
- USB-Powered (through PC-linked mode)
CCID Compliance
Smart Card Reader:
- Contactless Interface:
  - Read/write speed up to 424 kbps
  - Built-in Antenna for contactless tag access, with card reading distance of up to 60 mm (depending on tag type)
  - Supports ISO 14443 Type A and B cards, MIFARE, FeliCa, and all 4 types of NFC (ISO/IEC 18092) tags
  - Built-in anti-collision feature (only 1 tag is accessed at any time)
  - NFC Support
  - Card Reader/Writer Mode
Built-in Peripherals:
- Two user-controllable bi-color LEDs
- User-controllable buzzer
Application Programming Interface:
- Supports PC/SC
- Supports CT-API (through wrapper on top of PC/SC)
USB Firmware Upgradeability
Supports Android™ 4.3 and later
Supports iOS 8.0 and later

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions (mm)	85 mm (L) x 54 mm (W) x 10 mm (H)
Weight (g)	37.5 g (74.1 g with cable ± 5 g tolerance)
Bluetooth Interface
Protocol	Bluetooth®(Bluetooth 4.0)
Power Source	Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery (charging through USB)
Speed	1 Mbps
USB Interface
Protocol	USB CCID
Connector Type	USB Mini-B
Power Source	From USB Port
Speed	USB Full Speed (12 Mbps)
Cable Length	1 m, Detachable
Contactless Smart Card Interface
Standard	ISO/IEC 18092 NFC, ISO 14443 Type A & B, MIFARE, FeliCa
Protocol	ISO 14443-4 Compliant Card, T=CL MIFARE Classic Card, T=CL ISO 18092, NFC Tags FeliCa
Built-in Peripherals
LED	2 Bi-colors: Red and Blue, Red and Green
Buzzer	Monotone
Other Features
Encryption	In-device AES encryption algorithm
Firmware Upgrade	Supported
Certifications/Compliance
Certifications/Compliance	EN 60950/IEC 60950
	ISO 18092
	ISO 14443
	USB Full Speed
	Bluetooth®
	PC/SC
	CCID
	CE
	FCC
	RoHS
	REACH
	VCCI (Japan)
	BIS (India)
	Microsoft® WHQL
Device Driver Operating System Support
Device Driver Operating System Support	Windows®
	Linux®
	MAC OS® 10.7 and later
	Android™ 4.3 and later
	iOS 8.0 and later