BSD’s ACR1255U-J1 ACS Secure Bluetooth® NFC Reader is an innovative device designed for on-the-go smart cards and NFC applications. It seamlessly integrates the latest 13.56 MHz contactless technology with Bluetooth® connectivity. The ACR1255U-J1 is compatible with ISO 14443 Type A and B smart cards, MIFARE®, FeliCa®, and most NFC tags and devices compliant with the ISO 18092 standard. This makes it ideal for a wide range of solutions, such as hands-free verification for physical and logical access control, as well as inventory tracking.

The ACR1255U-J1 features two interfaces: Bluetooth (BLE) for pairing with mobile devices, and USB Full Speed for PC-linked operation. It can read/write at a speed of up to 424 Kbps for contactless smart card and NFC device access. With a compact design and a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery, it is portable and convenient for use anytime, anywhere with most Bluetooth-enabled smartphones and tablets.

The ACR1255U-J1’s firmware can conveniently be upgraded on the field, saving valuable cost and time. This enables users to keep up with fast-changing technology for their applications and adapt to different scenarios. The device connects securely and wirelessly to any device running on Android™ 4.3 and later, iOS 8.0 and later, Windows® 7 and later, and Mac OS® 10.7 and later using Bluetooth® technology and AES-128 encryption. For PC-linked operation, ACR1255U-J1 can easily be installed for use with any personal computer running on Windows® operating system because it is PC/SC and CCID-compliant. Its drivers are also compatible with Linux® and Mac OS®. With its numerous features, the ACR1255U-J1 is the perfect reader for your smart card solution, offering seamless integration and secure connectivity for a broad range of applications.

FEATURES

• 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