NFC Reader Writer - µFR Classic CS

ISO14443 Type A & B, ISO18092 Card Programmer

Product Description

NFC RFID contactless reader/writer µFR Classic CS is a less sized version of the µFR Classic NFC Reader. It is a card-size RFID NFC reader/writer primarily designed as a professional tool for IT companies and individuals engaged in RFID NFC solution development.

It comes with free SDK source code examples, cross-platform libraries, upgradeable firmware, and a well-documented API and communication protocol.

We also provide plug-and-play apps that make µFR Classic CS an excellent choice for end-users, as well.

This small but powerful device is fully featured and fully NFC compatible. It is available with USB, UART (TTL), or RS232 connectivity options.

Followed by a well-documented API, software SDK, cross-platform libraries, firmware upgrades, and excellent technical support, it’s the No 1 tool for any RFID NFC custom project development.

In addition to the final product in an attractively designed and customizable case, µFR Classic CS RFID NFC reader/writer is also available as an OEM NFC module with a connector of the customers’ choice.

Who is it for?

µFR Classic CS NFC reader is primarily intended for development companies and individuals (professionals and hobbyists) for further applications and turnkey solutions development. For this reason, it comes with a fully-featured Software Development Kit, including firmware, libraries, source code examples, and documentation for various platforms, operating systems, and development environments. We launch upgrades frequently (including firmware, libraries, and API), all available to download at our official website for FREE.

In addition to the facts mentioned above, our free, extensive, and fast-responsive support brings RFID NFC Reader Writer – µFR Classic CS to a unique position in this industry sector.

This RFID NFC readers’ RF communication is based on its robust, highly integrated NXP IC interface. The device operates on HF 13.56 MHz and successfully communicates with cards, labels, wristbands, and tags of ISO/IEC 14443 A, ISO/IEC 14443 B, and ISO/IEC 18092 standards.

With outstanding modulation and demodulation concepts and many integrated 13.56 MHz contactless communication protocols, this device implementation becomes reliable and simple for every RFID NFC solution developer.

Both hardware and software, are fully developed, tested, and successfully implemented with MIFARE®, NTAG21x, NTAG 4xx DNA, and JCOP family cards/tags:

MIFARE Mini®,
MIFARE Classic® (1K, 4K, EV1),
MIFARE Ultralight®,
MIFARE Ultralight C®,
MIFARE Plus® (2K, 4K, S, X, EV1),
MIFARE DESFire® (Light, 2K, 4K, 8K, EV1, EV2),
NXP NTAG® 21x (210, 213, 215, 216, Tag Tamper),
NXP NTAG® 4xx DNA (413, 424),
NXP JCOP® Java Card (J3A040, J3A081, J3H145, JC30M48CR).

Besides, this tool supports all other tags compatible with the listed above.

This RFID device also has a built-in Crypto1® algorithm and secure non-volatile internal key memory storage for better security. Communication with the host is provided by using the USB 2.0 Full Speed compatible interface. Data transfer rates are limited from 9600 baud to 1 Mbaud, for integrity and security reasons. This NFC RFID Reader can also act as a serial interface device using FTDI’s Virtual COM port (VCP) drivers.

Even though the supported technologies list is already comprehensive, our development team constantly works on product improvements and upgrades, staying in line with this technology's global trends.

THIS RFID MODEL IS ALSO AVAILABLE AS AN OEM NFC MODULE.

Audible (speaker) and 2 RGB LEDs visible indicators are built-in and completely user-controllable.

Firmware

Digital Logic proprietary interoperable firmware runs on all MCU platform-based µFR Series hardware. The reader and the host establish communication through the high-speed FTDI chip direct access.

At the core, on the communication level, the device uses a Digital Logic unique proprietary communication protocol .
µFR Series firmware contains many complex built-in functions that can be called via libraries explained in API docs .

Most of the functions are developed to make „ life easier” for developers and integrators by decreasing their development time, such as:

Support for multiple RFID NFC readers on a single host.
The whole set of commands for MIFARE Classic® manipulation according to the manufacturer’s specification
Various addressing schemes (Block, BlockInSector)
The key storage handling(one way, write only, no reading of stored keys)
Various key applying modes (by index or scheme)
Value block manipulation
Using the entire memory structure as linear space ( convenient for most card types)
NFC tags handling, NDEF format parsing in firmware
AES128 “on the fly” built-in hardware encryption, which is extremely important for working with complex DESFire security keys
AES128 encryption of files and keys in DESFire cards
MIFARE Plus support
MIFARE Ultralight C support
APDU command structure support, where applicable (ISO 14443-4 layer)
Asynchronous UID sending from reader to host COM port when a card is present – the feature is user-programmable.

The μFR Firmware key feature is the ability to call all its functions using our communication protocol.
Therefore, the μFR device implementation is possible on almost any platform with a serial interface by using the communication protocol.

Supported platforms include:

PC
Tablet
Smartphone
Embedded systems
Raspberry Pi and other compatible Single Board Computers
Beagleboard
MIPS boards
PLCs
Arduino .

Frequent firmware updates include new features, improvements, and bug fixes while preserving backward compatibility with the previous versions.
Accordingly, project code and developed software are safe, so there is no need for any changes after a firmware upgrade.

All firmware updates and upgrades are FREE and available at the Digital Logic official GitLab repository .

Software Development Kit (SDK)

This RFID NFC reader comes with a fully-featured Software Development Kit with external libraries, examples with source codes, documentation about API references, communication protocol, and many useful software tools.

Libraries are cross-compiled for various platforms and so far support:

Windows x86/x64
Windows ARM/UWP
Linux x86/x64
Linux ARM/ARM64/ARMHF
macOS x64
iOS x64
Android
Arduino
ESP32.

Our team is ready to develop additional libraries on client requests. The request realization speed depends on our current project plans and eventual partnership agreement.

All examples are written for all major developing platforms and languages, such as:

Java
Java Applet
JavaScript ( i.e. NFC Reader Browser Extension )
Node JS
PHP
Lazarus
Borland Delphi
C
C++ Borland Builder
C++ WxWidgets
Microsoft® Visual .NET family: C++.NET, C#.NET, VB.NET
Python
Arduino IDE examples.

Our team is ready to develop additional SDK examples in other programming languages on client requests. The request realization speed depends on our current project plans and eventual partnership agreement.

The package includes a set of very useful SDK source code software and executable apps. Some of these are:

MIFARE Classic® (1k, 4k, EV1) cards and tags programming software
MIFARE® DESFire® (Light, 2k, 4k, 8k, EV1, EV2) cards and tags programming software
MIFARE PLUS® (2k, 4k) cards and tags programming software
MIFARE Ultralight® (EV1) cards and tags programming software
MIFARE Ultralight® C cards and tags programming software
NTAG® (2xx, DNA, Tag Tamper) cards and tags programming software
Application for common NDEF messages creating and writing into NFC tags
Credit cards reding app (public data only)
Formatter – software tool for card/tag formatting and programming
uFR2FileSystem and uFR2File Lite – Keyboard simulation app, with a data reading, data parsing into several formats, and sending data to MySQL database via HTTP
uFR Shell – Shell-like environment for easy testing and automation
Browser extensions (add-ons) for Chrome, Firefox, and Opera
Application for reading ePassports (Machine Readable Travel Documents)
Digital Signing app
APDU commands sending software
JCOP cards programming software.

COMMON APPLICATIONS

Electronic payment systems
Identification systems
Access control systems
Subscription services
Banking systems
Digital content system
Customer loyalty systems
Vending machines
Time & attendance
Machine work attendance
NFC card and tag programming
NFC NDEF records management
Network access control
Inventory management
Software login management
Automatic fare collection
Public transport terminals
Cashless payment
Parking systems
Reception desk services
Event visitors attendance
Authentication and authorization
Libraries, museums, stadium events

FEATURES

Identity verification, data exchange & contactless transaction
Useful for the binding device to software license
Supporting multiple OS (Win, Linux, Android)
USB compliant interface
Operating Frequency: 13.56MHz
Proximity read/write speed up to 424 kbps
Built-in antenna for contactless tag access, with a reading distance of up to 60 mm
Supports MIFARE® and other ISO 14443 Type A/B
Supports ISO18092 NFC tags
Built-in anti-collision feature
RFID Reader locking by passwords and keys
Application Programming Interface:
Virtual COM through FTDI
User controllable LEDs
Three-year warranty

SOFTWARE FEATURES

NFC cards and tags reading/writing (programming)
NFC NDEF Record writing: MIME types, URI types, vCard, SMS, Phone, URL
Card formatting
Card linear space emulation
Card block direct access
Card sectors and blocks indirect access
Card Keys and Access Bits management
Block values management (increment/decrement)
Asynchronously sending of Card UID to COM port (feature programmable)
DES and 3DES Software Encryption
Optional APDU structure (application protocol data unit) with examples of the Credit Card use in public data reading
Shell-like environment for easy testing and automation
Web browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox, and Opera
Digital Signing source code examples: contactless signing of digital documents with PKI (public key infrastructure) certificates

Downloads: API Documentation, µFR COM Protocol, Software source code examples with SDK

The documentation contains a detailed explanation of API and communication protocol references.

More Information

Technical Specification

Specification brief

Operating frequency	13.56 MHz
Reading range	Depending on antenna geometry and reader configuration, the operating distance is 2-8cm (0,78"-3,15")
Read/Write speed	Up to 424 kbps
Supply current	150mA (operating)
Supply voltage	5V
Supported cards and tags	Type A (Hardware + Software), Type B (Hardware) Supported cards: MIFARE Mini^®, MIFARE Classic^® 1K / 4K, MIFARE Ultralight^® / Ultralight^® C, NTAG2xx, MIFARE DESFire^® EV1, MIFARE Plus^®
NFC support	Yes *
Anti-collision	YES, Hardware
Encryption	AES128 (hardware, by reader's firmware), DES/3DES (software, by the library)
Connection and power supply	USB 2.0 port, power supplied through USB port
Software	with Java, Java Applet, JavaScript, Lazarus, Delphi, C + + Builder, Microsoft® Visual C++ .NET, Microsoft® Visual C #, Microsoft® Visual Basic .NET
Supported Operating Systems	Microsoft® Windows™, Linux®, OS X, Android ****
Standards	ISO/IEC 14443A & B, ISO/IEC 18092
Related Equipment	USB cable, Free software download
Optional equipment	Real-Time Clock (RTC), EEPROM
Weight	0.08kg net
Dimensions	16cm x 12.6cm x 3.2cm (6,3" x 5" x 1,2")
Operation temperature	-10 +50 ° C
Accessories	Cards, keyfobs, or tags
Warranty	24 months

Packaging & Delivery

One µFR Classic CS Set Includes:

1 x µFR Classic CS
1 x USB cable
5 x Card/tag samples - optional

Software Support

Software Development Kit (SDK), Executable Software Tools, Hardware-Integrated Software, Open-source Software Support, Updateable Firmware, Dedicated Libraries

Development kit

Yes

Manufacturer

Digital Logic Ltd

Brand

μFR D-Logic

Device housing type

Device default housing

Special Price

€59.00

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