ACR1281S-C1 DualBoost II Serial reader

The ACR1281S-C1 DualBoost II is a multifaceted reader that facilitates interactions with both contact and contactless smart cards in compliance with ISO 7816 and ISO 14443 standards, respectively. This dual interface reader seamlessly combines functionalities traditionally found in discrete systems into a singular unit accommodating both contact and contactless cards. It streamlines various transactions, whether it’s settling payments in e-commerce and banking sectors using credit cards or validating contactless cards for secure entry to designated areas or systems. This integrates well with the concept of a universal smart card that amalgamates multiple smart card functions into a single physical entity.Characteristic of plug and play devices, the ACR1281S-C1 does not necessitate complex driver installations. It incorporates a SAM (Secure Access Module) slot, fortifying security across both contact and contactless interactions. The device’s capacity for rapid communication reaches up to 848 kbps when handling contactless cards, ensuring its aptness for high-performance and intensive applications.Featuring capabilities such as USB firmware upgradeability, support for contact memory cards, and the ability to handle extended APDU, the ACR1281S-C1 Serial DualBoost II represents an economical and robust solution. It delivers the dual advantage of convenience and adaptability across a wide spectrum of smart card applications.

• Serial RS232 Interface

• USB interface for power supply

• CCID-like frame format (binary format)

• Contactless Smart Card Reader:

  • Read/write speed of up to 848 kbps

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

  • Supports ISO 14443 Part 4 Type A and B cards and MIFARE® series

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

  • Supports extended APDU (max. 64 kbytes)

• Contact Smart Card Reader:

  • Supports ISO 7816 Class A, B and C (5 V, 3V and 1.8 V)

  • Supports microprocessor cards with T=0 or T=1 protocol

  • Supports memory cards

  • ISO 7816 compliant SAM slot

• Built-in Peripherals:

  • Two user-controllable LEDs

  • User-controllable buzzer

• USB Firmware Upgradability

• Physical Characteristics
  Dimensions (mm)	120.5 mm (L) x 72.0 mm (W) x 20.4 mm (H)
  Weight (g)	150 g
  Serial Interface
  Protocol	RS-232
  Connector Type	DB-9 Connector
  Power Source	From USB Port
  Cable Length	1.5 m, Fixed (DB9 + USB)
  Contact Smart Card Interface
  Number of Slots	1 Full-sized Card Slot
  Standard	ISO 7816 Class A, B, C (5 V, 3 V, 1.8 V)
  Protocol	T=0; T=1
  Contactless Smart Card Interface
  Standard	ISO 14443 A & B Parts 1-4
  Protocol	ISO 14443-4 Compliant Card, T=CL
  	MIFARE® Classic Card, T=CL
  SAM Card Interface
  Number of Slots	1 Standard SIM-sized Card Slot
  Standard	ISO 7816 Class A (5 V)
  Protocol	T=0; T=1
  Built-in Peripherals
  LED	2 single-color: Red and Green
  Buzzer	Monotone
  Other Features
  Firmware Upgrade	Supported
  Certifications/Compliance
  Certifications/Compliance	ISO 14443
  	ISO 7816
  	CE
  	FCC
  	RoHS
  Device Driver Operating System Support
  Device Driver Operating System Support	Windows®
  	Linux®