ACS ACR1281U-C1 Dual Interfaces Card Reader

The ACS ACR1281U C1 (DualBoost II) is ACS’s second-generation high-performance USB dual-interface smart card reader/writer, designed for high-security, high-integration scenarios such as finance, government affairs, and transportation. It is compatible with both contact and contactless smart cards.

Description

Product Parameters

Parameter Items Specifications
Product Model ACR1281U-C1 (DualBoost II)
Host Interface USB 2.0 Full Speed, CCID, PC/SC Standard
Operating Frequency 13.56 MHz (Contactless)
Contactless Protocol ISO 14443 Type A/B
Supported Cards MIFARE Classic/Plus/Ultralight/DESFire, NTAG, Dual Interface CPU Card, etc.
Contactless Speed 106/212/424/848 kbps
Reading Distance Maximum range 50 mm (depending on the card)
Contact Interface ISO 7816 A/B/C (5V/3V/1.8V), T=0/T=1
SAM Card Slot Built-in 1 ISO 7816 SAM Security Module Card Slot
Long APDU Supports up to 64 KB Expansion APDU
Status Indicator Dual LED Indicators + Buzzer
Power Supply USB Bus Power 5V DC
Operating Current Operating ≤200 mA, Standby ≤50 mA
Operating Temperature 0°C ~ +60°C
Storage Temperature -20°C ~ +70°C
Dimensions 120.5 × 72.0 × 20.4 mm
Certification Standards CE, FCC, RoHS, FIPS 201, EMV L1, Microsoft WHQL

Key Technical Features:

1. Dual-Interface Integrated Design
Simultaneously supports contact (ISO 7816) and contactless (13.56MHz ISO 14443 A/B) smart cards, compatible with dual-interface CPU cards and composite cards, meeting the needs of multiple application scenarios with a single device.

2. High-Speed ​​Communication Performance
Contactless communication speeds up to 848 kbps, supporting a maximum extended APDU of 64KB, meeting the needs of large data volume read/write and complex transaction processing.

3. Built-in SAM Security Module
Equipped with one ISO 7816 standard SAM card slot, supporting key storage, security authentication, and encryption operations, significantly improving transaction security.

4. Multi-Protocol Compatibility
Fully supports MIFARE Classic/Plus/DESFire, NTAG, CPU cards, PIV/CAC cards, etc., adaptable to various cards in finance, government affairs, and transportation.

5. Standard USB Driverless Solution
USB 2.0 Full Speed ​​interface, compliant with CCID and PC/SC standards, plug-and-play for Windows/macOS/Linux/Android, facilitating development and deployment.

6. High Security and Compliance Certifications
Certified by authoritative bodies such as FIPS 201, EMV L1, CE, FCC, RoHS, and WHQL, meeting the high security requirements of financial, government, and other scenarios.

7. Stable, Reliable, and Easy to Maintain
Supports multi-card anti-collision and online firmware upgrades. Equipped with dual LEDs and a buzzer status indicator, the device’s operating status is intuitive, ensuring long-term stable and reliable operation.

Application areas:

1. Financial Payment Sector

Bank counter card reader/writer, financial IC card issuance, electronic cash top-up, EMV authentication terminals, and self-service financial equipment, meeting financial security and SAM encryption requirements.

2. Government and Public Services

Government card reader/writer for social security cards, medical insurance cards, ID cards, residence permits, and legal entity unified certificates, applied in government service halls, self-service terminals, and social security and medical insurance systems.

3. Identity Authentication and Secure Login

High-security access scenarios such as PKI digital certificate authentication, electronic signatures, VPN secure login, enterprise domain login, and CAC/PIV identity verification.

4. Transportation Smart Card System

Public transport smart cards, intercity transport cards, self-service top-up machines, ticketing terminals, and card writing equipment for customer service outlets.

5. Industrial Park and Enterprise Smart Card System

Access control management, attendance systems, consumption top-up, visitor registration, building security, and campus smart card integrated terminals.

6. Healthcare Industry

Hospital self-service machines, in-clinic settlement, medical insurance card payment, electronic health card readers/writers, and patient identity verification terminals.

7. Utility Payment

Electricity, gas, and water IC card meter opening, recharging, and card writing; dedicated reading and writing equipment for service halls and self-service terminals.

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