ELATEC datasheet for the TWN4 MultiTech 2 HF PCSC 13.56 MHz RFID reader/writer with NFC support, PC/SC and CCID interface, technical data and order codes.
This two-page datasheet from ELATEC describes the TWN4 MultiTech 2 HF PCSC, a 13.56 MHz HF RFID reader/writer with NFC support. The device reads and writes almost any 13.56 MHz tag or label and supports major transponder technologies from suppliers such as ATMEL, Fujitsu, EM, ST, NXP and TI, as well as ISO14443A/B (T=CL) and ISO15693. With its PC/SC interface and CCID protocol it is intended for Single Sign-on applications.
Special features listed by the manufacturer include firmware update in the field, on-board 18 kB flash storage for user-accessible non-volatile data, CCID and PC/SC 2.01, and 3D construction data (STEP) available on request. The second page gives the technical data — frequency, antenna, housing, dimensions, power supply, current consumption, temperature range, humidity, read/write distance, operating modes, MTBF, weight, supported transponders, OS support, interface, transmission speed, certifications and order codes.
| Frequency | 13.56 MHz (HF) |
|---|---|
| Antenna | Integrated |
| Housing | ABS UL94-V0, black or white |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 88 mm x 56 mm x 18 mm / 3.5 in x 2.2 in x 0.7 in |
| Power supply | 4.3 V - 5.5 V via USB |
| Current consumption | 200 mA typically with RF field on |
| Operating temperature | -25 °C up to +70 °C (-13 °F up to +158 °F) |
| Storage temperature | -45 °C up to +75 °C (-49 °F up to +167 °F) |
| Relative humidity | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
| Read-/write distance | Up to 100 mm / 4 inch, depending on environment and transponder |
| Operating modes (USB) | CCID / PC/SC 2.01 |
| MTBF | 500,000 hours |
| Weight | Approx. 115 g / 4.06 oz (with cable) |
| Transmission speed | Host: USB Full speed (12 Mbit/s); Air: up to 848 kbit/s |
| On-board flash storage | 18 kB |
| Certifications | CE/RED, FCC, IC, REACH and RoHS-III compliant |
| Order codes | T4BT-FB2BEL2-LCCID (USB Black); T4BT-FB2WEL2-LCCID (USB White) |
It operates at 13.56 MHz (HF) and connects through a USB peripheral interface using the CCID and PC/SC 2.01 protocol.
The reader supports ISO14443A/B (T=CL), ISO15693 and ISO18092 ECMA-340, with transponders from suppliers such as ATMEL, Fujitsu, EM, ST, NXP and TI.
Yes, a firmware update in the field is possible; the device also has 18 kB on-board flash storage for user-accessible non-volatile data.
Windows XP, Vista, Embedded CE (on request), 7 (32-/64-bit), 8, 8.1 and 10, plus Linux; Android, iOS and MAC OS X are available on request.