ACR120 is a compact and cost-effective contactless reader and writer which supports Mifare cards and ISO 14443 cards. It is designed for fast integration into different systems. It can be easily integrated into existing data collection applications such as portable terminals, ticketing, vending machine or access control.
It has an optional built-in contact smart card slot which helps configuring in different ways to suit the customer's preference.
It includes an etched/-PCB antenna inside. The reading range is up to 5 cm depending on the contactless tag. A regulated supply voltage of 5 Volts is needed. The RS232 serial interface can be connected to COM1/COM2 connector of PC-station, laptop using a cable.
The reading procedure and installation of this card reader is very easy and convenient, just approach the card to the reader and following the installation guide.
It is also available in ACR120 reader module form.
2.0Features
Full MIFARE functionality
Compatible with Mifare cards, and ISO 14443 cards
Read and write functionality
High-speed transactions
Antenna included
Serial interfacing, RS232
Operation LED
Compact size: 120x73x20mm
Read and write all microprocessor cards with T=0 or T=1 protocols
Support SLE4418/28/32/42 memory cards
USB interface (on request)
Built-in contact smart card slots(on request)
SAM slot (on request)
3.0 Typical Applications
Automatic fare collection
Identification
Ticketing
Parking and toll collection
Transportation
Physical access control
4.0 Technical Specification
(I) About ACR120 reader
Serial Interface
Type  RS232 (Standard)
Power source  From PS/2
Supply current  max. 80mA
Smart Card Interface (optional)
Standard  ISO 7816 1/2/3, T=0 and T=1
Supply current  max. 50mA
Smart card read/write speed  1743-305200 bps
Short circuit protection  +5V/GND on all pins
The presence of the smart card power supply voltage is indicated through a green LED on the reader
CLK frequency  4 MHz
Card connector  Contact
Card insertion cycles  min. 100, 000
Mifare Card Interface
Standard  ISO 14443 cards and Mifare cards
Smart card read/write speed  106 kbps
Card connector  Contactless
Case
Dimensions  120mm(L)x73mm(B)x20mm (H)
Color  Metallic Silver Grey
Operating Frequency
Operating Frequency  13.56 MHz
Baud Rate  Default 9600 bps (Configure up to 56700 bps)
Antenna
Antenna Size  55mmx85mm
Operating distance  =50mm
Power
Supply Voltage  5 VDC