VTAP100 NFC reader - RS-485/OSDP - compact case
VTAP100-PAC-485-CC
Access control reader with OSDP interface
Universal contactless NFC reader designed for mobile wallet membership, ticketing and access control applications at doors and turnstiles. Open and secure RS-485 and OSDP protocols enable powerful remote management and firmware update capabilities. Supports a wide range of cards, tags and secure NFC credentials, including Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, MIFARE® and NFC tag types.
Physical characteristics
Dimensions
97mm x 49mm x 40mm (3.8in x 1.9in x 1.6in)
Mounting options
Can be securely counter- or wall-mounted; 2 x mounting holes in base plate
Housing options
Rotate base for desktop orientation or wall-mount orientation. Available in grey or black impact and UV-resistant PC-ABS
Front label
Customisable - 41mm x 57mm (1.61in x 2.24in) - scratch, water and UV resistant
Power supply
USB 5V DC (typ. 110mA, max 150mA) or RS-485 8V-16V DC
Weight
86g (3.0oz), no cables
Operating conditions
-25 to +70°C (-13 to 158°F); 0 to 95% RH non-condensing; designed for indoor or outdoor use
97mm x 49mm x 40mm (3.8in x 1.9in x 1.6in)
Mounting options
Can be securely counter- or wall-mounted; 2 x mounting holes in base plate
Housing options
Rotate base for desktop orientation or wall-mount orientation. Available in grey or black impact and UV-resistant PC-ABS
Front label
Customisable - 41mm x 57mm (1.61in x 2.24in) - scratch, water and UV resistant
Power supply
USB 5V DC (typ. 110mA, max 150mA) or RS-485 8V-16V DC
Weight
86g (3.0oz), no cables
Operating conditions
-25 to +70°C (-13 to 158°F); 0 to 95% RH non-condensing; designed for indoor or outdoor use
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.
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
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.
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
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
Access control interface
Interface type
RS-485 2-wire bi-directional comms plus nominal 12V power input
Protocols
VTAP serial (active & passive) plus OSDP (basic & secure) for data, configuration, file transfer & dynamic commands
Connectors
4-pin 3.5mm removable screw terminal block - combined power and A/B interface
Cabling
24 AWG twisted pair shielded cable
RS-485 2-wire bi-directional comms plus nominal 12V power input
Protocols
VTAP serial (active & passive) plus OSDP (basic & secure) for data, configuration, file transfer & dynamic commands
Connectors
4-pin 3.5mm removable screw terminal block - combined power and A/B interface
Cabling
24 AWG twisted pair shielded cable
USB interface
USB device types (can enable/disable as required)
USB mass storage (for easy configuration, key loading & firmware updates) Human Interface Device (standard barcode reader/keyboard emulation) USB virtual COM port (for configuration, file transfer and command interface, including OSDP over USB COM)
USB connectors
Micro USB socket or 8-pin captive cable connector for USB (2mm pitch)
USB mass storage (for easy configuration, key loading & firmware updates) Human Interface Device (standard barcode reader/keyboard emulation) USB virtual COM port (for configuration, file transfer and command interface, including OSDP over USB COM)
USB connectors
Micro USB socket or 8-pin captive cable connector for USB (2mm pitch)
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
USB/serial interface using configuration text files that can be locked and encrypted firmware file for field upgrades; Full remote management facilities over RS-485/OSDP using either VTAP or OSDP secure file transfer modes
Input/Output options
Built in serial RS-232 interface, supporting external barcode scanner input or alternative serial output/command mode/cable
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
USB/serial interface using configuration text files that can be locked and encrypted firmware file for field upgrades; Full remote management facilities over RS-485/OSDP using either VTAP or OSDP secure file transfer modes
Input/Output options
Built in serial RS-232 interface, supporting external barcode scanner input or alternative serial output/command mode/cable
Compliance / certification
Apple VAS, Apple ECP2/Access, Google Smart Tap, UKCA, CE, FCC, ISED, RoHS; 24-month limited hardware warranty
Key features
- Fully certified by Apple and Google for VAS, Smart Tap and ECP2 access control protocols
- RS-485 interface for connection to modern door controllers, including both OSDP and VTAP protocols
- OSDP secure mode supports easy file transfer of configuration, keys and firmware updates
- 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
- Support for external serial barcode scanner input
- Configuration, keys and firmware updates either managed locally over USB or via RS-485/OSDP
- Horizontal mounting or vertical mounting options, including wall-mount for outdoor use
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