The ACR1281U-C1 Dual Interface Reader is a versatile and modern device designed to handle both contact and contactless smart cards with ease. Compact, durable, and highly secure, it is ideal for applications in e-Government, banking, healthcare, and access control. With its dual card interface and broad compatibility, the ACR1281U-C1 provides an efficient solution for seamless secure transactions.
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The ACR1281U-C1 Dual Interface Reader offers the flexibility of supporting both contact and contactless smart card technologies in one compact device. It complies with major international standards including ISO 7816, ISO 14443, MIFARE®, and FeliCa™, making it suitable for diverse applications. With its USB 2.0 Full Speed Interface, it ensures smooth data transmission and quick transactions. Being PC/SC and CCID compliant, it guarantees hassle-free integration into various platforms, including Windows®, Linux®, macOS®, and Android™. Built for versatility, the ACR1281U-C1 is widely used in e-Government, banking, transportation, access control, and loyalty systems.
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Dimensions | 120.5 mm (L) × 72.0 mm (W) × 20.4 mm (H) |
| Weight | 140 g |
| Color | Black |
| USB Host Interface | |
| Protocol | USB CCID |
| Connector Type | Standard Type A |
| Power Source | From USB port |
| Speed | USB Full Speed (12 Mbps) |
| Supply Voltage | 5 V |
| Supply Current | Max. 200 mA |
| Cable Length | 2.0 m, Fixed |
| Contactless Smart Card Interface | |
| Standard | ISO 14443 A and B Parts 1-4 |
| Protocol | ISO 14443 T=CL for ISO 14443-4–compliant cards / T=CL Emulation for MIFARE Classic |
| Operating Frequency | 13.56 MHz |
| Operating Distance | Up to 50 mm (depending on tag type) |
| Smart Card Read/Write Speed | 106 Kbps, 212 Kbps, 424 Kbps, 848 Kbps |
| Antenna Size | 65 mm × 60 mm |
| 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; Memory Card Support |
| Supply Current | Max. 60 mA |
| Smart Card Read/Write Speed | 9.6 Kbps – 420 Kbps |
| Short Circuit Protection | (+5) V/GND on all pins |
| Clock Frequency | 4.80 MHz |
| Card Connector | ICC Slot: Landing |
| Card Insertion Cycles | Min. 200,000 |
| SAM Card Interface | |
| Number of Slot | 1 Standard SIM-sized Card Slot |
| Standard | ISO 7816, Class A (5 V) |
| Protocol | T=0; T=1 |
| Card Connector Type | SAM Slot 0: Contact |
| Built-in Peripherals | |
| LED | 2 single-color: Red and Green |
| Buzzer | Monotone |
| Other Feature | |
| Firmware Upgrade | Supported |
| Operating Conditions | |
| Temperature | 0 C – 60 C |
| Humidity | Max. 90% (non-condensing) |
| MTBF | 500,000 hrs |
| Application Programming Interface | |
| PC-linked mode | PC/SC / CT-API (through wrapper on top of PC/SC) |
| Certifications/Compliance | |
| Certifications | ISO 7816, ISO 14443, USB Full Speed, PC/SC, CCID, CE, FCC, RoHS, REACH, Microsoft® WHQL |
| Device Driver Operating System Support | |
| OS Support | Windows® XP, Vista™, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, Windows® Server 2003–2016, Linux®, Mac OS®, Solaris, Android™ 3.1+ |
