VTAP100 NFC reader - USB - compact case
VTAP100-USB-CC
Desktop, kiosk and point of sale reader
Universal contactless NFC reader designed for mobile wallet loyalty, membership and identity applications at front desk, self-service and point of sale locations. USB interface for simple and swift integration with any host system - no SDK or drivers required. 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
5V DC (typ. 110mA, max 150mA)
Cable
1.8m (71in) USB-A captive cable
Weight
114g (4.0oz) including cable
Operating conditions
-25 to +70°C (-13 to 158°F); 0 to 95% RH non-condensing; designed for indoor 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
5V DC (typ. 110mA, max 150mA)
Cable
1.8m (71in) USB-A captive cable
Weight
114g (4.0oz) including cable
Operating conditions
-25 to +70°C (-13 to 158°F); 0 to 95% RH non-condensing; designed for indoor 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; 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
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
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 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)
Network interface
IP connectivity
Optional via Windows PC using VTAP Agent software
Optional via Windows PC using VTAP Agent software
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
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
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
- USB-powered and connected reader with keyboard/barcode scanner emulation
- MIFARE & NFC tag support including UID, MIFARE sector, secure DESFire, Ultralight AES, NDEF, HCE and MIFARE2Go
- Configuration, keys and firmware updates either managed locally over USB, or by VTAP Cloud using VTAP Agent
- Powerful virtual COM interface with multiple protocols including secure OSDP over USB
- Secure on-board decryption of many pass types and storage of multiple ECC and AES keys
- Optional VTAP Agent Windows software for client-side web browser and cloud integration
- Additional NFC tag emulation and GymKit handoff modes
- Can be desktop, panel or wall mounted for indoor use
- Optional RS-232 cable/interface also available
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