ELATEC TWN4 MultiTech SmartCard SmartCard Reader/Writer

ELATEC TWN4 MultiTech SmartCard combines RFID and ISO7816 contact card reader/writer for LF/HF/NFC applications with USB/RS-232 support and on-board storage.


ELATEC TWN4 MultiTech SmartCard SmartCard Reader/Writer - cover page
Brand
Elatec
Document type
Product Leaflet
Language
English
Pages
3
File format
PDF
File size
242 KB
Published
01 November, 2026
Updated
01 November, 2026
MD5 checksum
100F5AC9A10E20C600834887A2FA6557

About this manual

The ELATEC TWN4 MultiTech SmartCard is a dual-function device combining RFID (LF/HF/NFC) and ISO7816 contact card reader/writer capabilities. It supports multiple transponder standards including MIFARE, NFC, ISO14443A/B, ISO15693, and ISO18092. The device features USB and RS-232 communication, on-board 18 kB flash storage, two SAM sockets, and firmware update capability. It is designed for integration into various applications with scripting support for complex operations.

Technical specifications include 125 kHz and 13.56 MHz frequency support, operating temperature range from -25°C to +70°C, and compatibility with Windows, Linux, Android, iOS, and macOS operating systems. The device is CE/RED, FCC, IC, REACH, and RoHS-III compliant.

What's inside

  • Technical Data
  • Supported Transponders
  • Communication Interfaces
  • Certifications
  • Order Codes and Accessories

Specifications

Frequency125 kHz (LF) / 13.56 MHz (HF)
Housing MaterialABS UL94 -V0
Dimensions88 mm x 68 mm x 19 mm
Power Supply4.3 V - 5.5 V via USB
Operating Temperature-25 °C up to +70 °C
Read/Write DistanceUp to 100 mm / 4 inch
SMARTCARD STANDARDISO/IEC7816 Part 1 -4, Class A/B/C
SMARTCARD CLOCK FREQUENCY5 MHz up to 15 MHz
Peripheral InterfaceUSB, RS232, TTL serial, I²C, 2 GPIOs
Transmission SpeedUSB Full speed (12 Mbit/s), RS-232: up to 115.200 baud, Air: up to 848 kbit/s
CertificationsCE/RED, FCC, IC, REACH, RoHS-III

Frequently asked questions

What communication interfaces does the TWN4 MultiTech SmartCard support?

The device supports USB, RS-232, TTL serial, I²C, and 2 GPIOs.

What is the operating temperature range?

The operating temperature range is from -25°C to +70°C.

What certifications does the device have?

It is CE/RED, FCC, IC, REACH, and RoHS-III compliant.

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