ACS ACR1555U USB Bluetooth NFC Reader

The ACR1555U Secure Bluetooth® NFC Reader supports a variety of standards, including ISO 14443 Type A and B contactless cards, MIFARE®, FeliCa, ISO 18092 NFC, and ISO 15693 cards, making it suitable for applications in finance, healthcare, and government.

Equipped with Bluetooth 5.2 (Bluetooth Low Energy) for easy pairing with mobile devices and USB Full Speed for reliable PC connectivity, the ACR1555U ensures seamless connections whether you're in the office or on the go.

Designed for efficiency and security, it features smart card reading and writing, card emulation, Bluetooth HID keyboard emulation, high-speed read/write performance of up to 848 kbps, robust AES encryption for secure messaging, and automatic lockout after multiple unauthorized access attempts.

With its compact design and rechargeable Lithium-ion battery, the ACR1555U is incredibly portable, making it ideal for use anytime, anywhere, with most Bluetooth-enabled smartphones and tablets. Additionally, a transparent card holder is included, providing protection and convenience for carrying the device.

Key Features

• Support Bluetooth® 5.2
  • Supports Bluetooth® HID mode
  • Support Bluetooth® AES-128 encryption
  • High speed transmission up to 2Mbps
• Support various contactless card type
  • ISO 14443 Type A & B Parts 1-4
  • ISO 15693
  • ISO 18092 NFC 5 Types of NFC tags
  • MIFARE®, FeliCa
• Performance
  • Read/Write ISO 14443 A & B speed of up to 848 kbps
• Support various NFC features
  • Card Reader/Writer Mode
  • Card Emulation Mode
  • Bluetooth HID Keyboard Emulation mode
• Security
  • 1 x ISO 7816 Standard SAM slot for improved security
  • In-device AES-128 Encryption Algorithm (CBC Ciphering Mode)
• Support USB Firmware Upgrade
• Compatibility
  • Support for all major operating systems
    • Windows®, Linux®, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Android™

Technical Specifications

Physical Characteristics

• Dimension (L x W x H): 93.0 x 58.0 x 6.0 mm; 94.1 x 60.2 x 9.0 mm (with card holder)
• Weight: 31.5 g ± 1.0 g (Card Reader); 39.7 g ± 1.0 g (with Card holder); 23.9 g ± 5.0 g (USB cable)
• Available Colour: White
• USB Cable: Type-C to Type-A, 1 m (detachable)
• Card holder: Transparent

Contactless Smart Card Interface

• Supported Card Types: ISO 14443 Type A & B Parts 1-4, ISO 15693, ISO 18092, NFC 5 Types of NFC tags, MIFARE® & FeliCa
• Operating Frequency: 13.56 MHz
• Reading Distance: Up to 50 mm (Depending on tag type)
• Read/Write Speed: 106/212/424/848 kbps (ISO14443); 26 / 53 kbps (ISO15693)
• Supported NFC Mode: Card Reader/Writer, Card Emulation & Bluetooth HID Keyboard Emulation

SAM Card Interface

• Standard: 1 x ISO 7816 Class A, B and C (5V, 3V, 1.8V) Standard SIM size slot
• Read/Write Speed: Max. 143kbps
• Clock Frequency: 4.57MHz
• Protocol: T=0, T=1

Bluetooth Interface

• Protocol: Bluetooth® 5.2
• Encryption: Bluetooth AES-128 encryption
• Transmission Speed: 2Mbps (BLE High speed Mode)

USB Interface

• Protocol: USB CCID
• Connector Type: USB Type-C
• Transmission Speed: USB 2.0 Full Speed (12 Mbps) compatible with USB 3.0
• Power Supply: 5VDC (500mA Max)
• USB Firmware Upgrade: Supported

Power Source

• Battery type: Li-ion rechargeable Battery 3.7V 450mAh (Charging through USB)

Peripherals

• Buzzer: 1 x Buzzer
• LED: 1 x LED bi-Color Red and Green, 1 x LED Blue, 1 x LED Orange
• Button: Power on/off, Mode selection

Operating Condition

• Temperature: 0 - 60°C
• Humidity: Max. 90% (non-condensing)
• MTBF: 400,000 Hours

Certifications / Compliances

• Standards: BQB, USB CCID, PC/SC, Microsoft® WHQL, J-LIS
• Regulatory / Environmental: CE, FCC, IEC/EN 62368, MIC (AC-24038), TELEC (211-240112), UKCA, VCCI, RoHS, REACH, WEEE

Supported OS

• USB Mode (Lightning not supported): Windows®, Linux®, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Android™
• Bluetooth HID mode: Windows®, Linux®, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Android™
• Bluetooth: iOS, iPadOS, Android™