HF | NFC - Desktop Reader

HF | NFC - RFID Desktop Reader - ACR1252U

■ ISO/IEC 18092 (NFC); ISO/IEC 14443 Type A & B (T=CL)

■ ISO/IEC 7816 Class A SAM slot

■ Programmable read/write speed, LED and buzzer

■ USB CCID and PC/SC compliant

■ USB firmware upgrade supported

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The ACR1252U from Advanced Card Systems Ltd. is an NFC Forum certified USB NFC / RFID - contactless reader developed for secure and flexible contactless applications. Based on 13.56 MHz technology, it supports ISO/IEC 18092, ISO/IEC 14443 Type A & B, MIFARE and FeliCa cards, enabling broad interoperability across NFC ecosystems.

Overview

The ACS ACR1252U is a professional-grade HF RFID and NFC Desktop Reader operating at 13.56 MHz, designed for secure contactless authentication and smart card applications. Developed by Advanced Card Systems, this USB NFC Reader delivers enterprise-level performance for offices, government institutions, financial organizations, and healthcare facilities. As a fully certified NFC Forum Desktop Reader, the ACR1252U supports ISO/IEC 14443 Type A and Type B cards, MIFARE cards, FeliCa cards, and all NFC-compliant devices. Its plug-and-play USB interface with CCID and PC/SC compliance ensures seamless integration into existing systems — no proprietary drivers required.

This HF RFID Reader features an integrated SAM (Secure Access Module) slot for advanced key storage, key diversification, and mutual authentication, making it ideal for high-security deployments. With read/write speeds of up to 424 kbps and a reading distance of up to 50 mm, the ACR1252U delivers fast and reliable NFC and RFID contactless communication. Supporting all three NFC operating modes — reader/writer, card emulation, and peer-to-peer — this versatile HF Desktop Reader covers a broad range of use cases: secure access control, employee identification, network login, digital identity verification, payment authentication, and IoT integration. Government agencies rely on it for national ID programs, while financial and healthcare organizations use it for secure transaction and patient data verification.

Compatible with Windows, Linux, macOS, and Android, the ACR1252U NFC RFID Desktop Reader integrates effortlessly into diverse IT environments. Firmware upgrade support future-proofs your investment, while the optional stand ensures optimal positioning for high-traffic card tapping scenarios. For organizations seeking a single, scalable HF NFC RFID Reader solution, the ACS ACR1252U sets the standard.

HF | NFC - RFID Desktop Reader

Applications

■ e-Government

■ e-Banking and e-Payment

■ e-Healthcare

■ Loyalty programs

■ Physical and logical access control

■ Access Control

Downloads

Here the link to download the datasheet at the moment
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RFID Reader Module

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