VTAP100 PRO embedded reader - Wireless
VTAP100-PRO-BW-OEM
IP-connected reader with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and USB
Universal contactless NFC reader assembly designed for advanced IP and/or Bluetooth-connected mobile wallet loyalty, membership, ticketing, identity and access control applications. Powerful Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and USB connectivity plus I/O expansion options. Supports a wide range of cards, tags and secure NFC credentials, including Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, MIFARE® and NFC tag types.
Physical characteristics
Dimensions
41mm x 79mm x 17.8mm (1.61in x 3.11in x 0.70in), with integrated 40mm (1.57in) square antenna
Mounting options
4 x mounting holes/lugs, also used to connect the two boards of the assembly
Housing options
Two connected PCBs with through holes for connecting or mounting
Power supply
Standard 5V USB port or power adapter
Cable
Optional 1.8m (71in) USB-A captive cable
Weight
40g (1.4oz), no cable
Operating conditions
-25 to +70°C (-13 to 158°F); 0 to 95% RH non-condensing
41mm x 79mm x 17.8mm (1.61in x 3.11in x 0.70in), with integrated 40mm (1.57in) square antenna
Mounting options
4 x mounting holes/lugs, also used to connect the two boards of the assembly
Housing options
Two connected PCBs with through holes for connecting or mounting
Power supply
Standard 5V USB port or power adapter
Cable
Optional 1.8m (71in) USB-A captive cable
Weight
40g (1.4oz), no cable
Operating conditions
-25 to +70°C (-13 to 158°F); 0 to 95% RH non-condensing
NFC interface
Frequency/standards
13.56MHz, ISO 14443A/B, ISO 15693 and ISO 18092
Antenna
Integrated 40mm (1.57in) square antenna
Read range
Typically 50mm (2in) depending on environment and phone/card/tag
Mobile wallet compatibility & features
Apple Wallet NFC cards (VAS for loyalty/membership/tickets, ECP2 DESFire for Access/ID); Google Wallet NFC cards (Smart Tap, including extensions, MIFARE2Go DESFire); Card auto-selection with VAS, ECP2, Smart Tap and DESFire; Express Mode & CDCVM with ECP2; Mobile device type detection; ECC key auto-selection and reporting; Multiple pass type IDs, Apple enrolment URL and Google STUID capture where supported; Mobile driving license mDL/mDoc (ISO18013-5)
Card/tag compatibility & data reading capability
UID/CSN reading from all supported card/tag types – including NFC Type 1 (Topaz), Type 2 (MIFARE Ultralight & NTAG), Type 3 (FeliCa), Type 4 (DESFire, T=CL & HCE), Type 5 (ICODE) & MIFARE Classic; NDEF records from NFC Type 2, 3 & 4; Block data from MIFARE Classic, Ultralight/NTAG (NFC Type 2) & ICODE (NFC Type 5); Secure data reading from MIFARE Classic, MIFARE DESFire, MIFARE Ultralight AES
Other NFC modes
Dynamic NFC format NDEF card/tag emulation with smart write-back; GymKit handoff; NFC Forum connection handover (CH/TNEP)
Pass IDs
6 x Apple merchant IDs and 6 x Google collector IDs
Encryption key slots
6 x ECC key slots (for Apple & Google ID keys); 9 x Application key slots (for MIFARE Classic, DESFire, Ultralight AES and/or OSDP secure channel)
Encryption algorithms
NIST P-256 modes ECDH and ECDSA, HMAC SHA-256, AES-128 and AES-256 in CTR, GCM, CMAC and CBC modes, ANSI-X9.63-KDF & HKDF according to RFC5869 using HMAC-SHA256, key derivation following NXP AN 10922
13.56MHz, ISO 14443A/B, ISO 15693 and ISO 18092
Antenna
Integrated 40mm (1.57in) square antenna
Read range
Typically 50mm (2in) depending on environment and phone/card/tag
Mobile wallet compatibility & features
Apple Wallet NFC cards (VAS for loyalty/membership/tickets, ECP2 DESFire for Access/ID); Google Wallet NFC cards (Smart Tap, including extensions, MIFARE2Go DESFire); Card auto-selection with VAS, ECP2, Smart Tap and DESFire; Express Mode & CDCVM with ECP2; Mobile device type detection; ECC key auto-selection and reporting; Multiple pass type IDs, Apple enrolment URL and Google STUID capture where supported; Mobile driving license mDL/mDoc (ISO18013-5)
Card/tag compatibility & data reading capability
UID/CSN reading from all supported card/tag types – including NFC Type 1 (Topaz), Type 2 (MIFARE Ultralight & NTAG), Type 3 (FeliCa), Type 4 (DESFire, T=CL & HCE), Type 5 (ICODE) & MIFARE Classic; NDEF records from NFC Type 2, 3 & 4; Block data from MIFARE Classic, Ultralight/NTAG (NFC Type 2) & ICODE (NFC Type 5); Secure data reading from MIFARE Classic, MIFARE DESFire, MIFARE Ultralight AES
Other NFC modes
Dynamic NFC format NDEF card/tag emulation with smart write-back; GymKit handoff; NFC Forum connection handover (CH/TNEP)
Pass IDs
6 x Apple merchant IDs and 6 x Google collector IDs
Encryption key slots
6 x ECC key slots (for Apple & Google ID keys); 9 x Application key slots (for MIFARE Classic, DESFire, Ultralight AES and/or OSDP secure channel)
Encryption algorithms
NIST P-256 modes ECDH and ECDSA, HMAC SHA-256, AES-128 and AES-256 in CTR, GCM, CMAC and CBC modes, ANSI-X9.63-KDF & HKDF according to RFC5869 using HMAC-SHA256, key derivation following NXP AN 10922
Network interface
IP connectivity
2.4GHz - IEEE 802.11 Wi-Fi (2412-2472MHz/2422-2462MHz); Supports multiple SSIDs, WPA2 and local hot-spot mode for initial configuration, DHCP and fixed IP
Tap processing
Tap and reader ID data can be routed to any target application/API endpoint, on a local, per-reader or per-fleet basis, using either standard or customised integrations
2.4GHz - IEEE 802.11 Wi-Fi (2412-2472MHz/2422-2462MHz); Supports multiple SSIDs, WPA2 and local hot-spot mode for initial configuration, DHCP and fixed IP
Tap processing
Tap and reader ID data can be routed to any target application/API endpoint, on a local, per-reader or per-fleet basis, using either standard or customised integrations
Other features
Operator feedback
Buzzer and LED provide device status and tap transaction feedback from reader and/or connected device/application, with customised colours and buzzer frequency and sequences
Reader management
Either USB/serial interface using configuration text files that can be locked and encrypted firmware file for field upgrades or VTAP Cloud service enables secure remote configuration of Apple and Google pass parameters and ECC keys for readers and fleets with automatic firmware updates
Input/Output options
Built in serial RS-232 interface provides external barcode scanner input if required; Optional VTAP100 PRO I/O expansion box provides 2 relays, 1 input and can drive up to 255 serial RGB LEDs from reader and/or target tap application (see separate VTAP100-PRO-EXP1 datasheet)
Buzzer and LED provide device status and tap transaction feedback from reader and/or connected device/application, with customised colours and buzzer frequency and sequences
Reader management
Either USB/serial interface using configuration text files that can be locked and encrypted firmware file for field upgrades or VTAP Cloud service enables secure remote configuration of Apple and Google pass parameters and ECC keys for readers and fleets with automatic firmware updates
Input/Output options
Built in serial RS-232 interface provides external barcode scanner input if required; Optional VTAP100 PRO I/O expansion box provides 2 relays, 1 input and can drive up to 255 serial RGB LEDs from reader and/or target tap application (see separate VTAP100-PRO-EXP1 datasheet)
Compliance / certification
Apple VAS, Apple ECP2/Access, Google Smart Tap, UKCA, CE, FCC, ISED, RoHS; Will require certification tests in final enclosure to meet Apple ECP2 requirements, according to your use.
Key features
- Fully certified by Apple and Google for VAS and Smart Tap. Tested and qualified for ECP2 access control - boards generally require certification in final enclosure to meet Apple requirements.
- USB-powered and connected reader with Wi-Fi and BLE interfaces
- MIFARE & NFC tag support including UID, MIFARE sector, secure DESFire, Ultralight AES, NDEF, HCE and MIFARE2Go
- Secure on-board decryption of many pass types and storage of multiple ECC and AES keys
- Configurable Bluetooth beacon, BLE keyboard emulation, BLE GATT interface and external barcode scanner support
- Configuration, keys and firmware updates either managed locally over USB, or by VTAP Cloud
- Wi-Fi interface allows taps to be sent to a local or remote network address, or via VTAP Cloud
- Designed to be embedded into other products and housings
- Optional I/O expansion provides relays, serial LED and other interfaces
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