VTAP100 NFC reader - Wiegand - square case
VTAP100-PAC-W-SQ
Access control reader with Wiegand interface
Universal contactless NFC reader designed for mobile wallet membership, ticketing and access control applications at doors and turnstiles. Wiegand interface for connection to any legacy door controller. Supports a wide range of cards, tags and secure NFC credentials, including Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, MIFARE® and NFC tag types.

Physical characteristics
Dimensions
86mm x 86mm x 25.5mm (3.39in x 3.39in x 1.00in)
Mounting options
Multiple mounting holes in base plate for compatibility with standard electrical back boxes
Housing options
Convenient flat two-part case for horizontal or vertical mounting, indoor use only.
Front label
Customisable - 72mm x 72mm (2.85in x 2.85in) - scratch, water and UV resistant
Power supply
USB 5V DC (typ. 110mA, max 150mA) or Wiegand 8V-16V DC @ 30 to 100mA
Weight
98g (3.5oz), no cables
Operating conditions
-25 to +70°C (-13 to 158°F); 0 to 95% RH non-condensing; designed for indoor use
86mm x 86mm x 25.5mm (3.39in x 3.39in x 1.00in)
Mounting options
Multiple mounting holes in base plate for compatibility with standard electrical back boxes
Housing options
Convenient flat two-part case for horizontal or vertical mounting, indoor use only.
Front label
Customisable - 72mm x 72mm (2.85in x 2.85in) - scratch, water and UV resistant
Power supply
USB 5V DC (typ. 110mA, max 150mA) or Wiegand 8V-16V DC @ 30 to 100mA
Weight
98g (3.5oz), no cables
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
Access control interface
Interface type
Wiegand – D0/D1 outputs, Buzzer/Red/Green inputs plus nominal 12V power input
Protocols
Wiegand protocol including standard and custom bit lengths and multiple data manipulation options
Connectors
7-pin 3.5mm removable screw terminal block
Cabling
24-26 AWG multicore shielded cable
Wiegand – D0/D1 outputs, Buzzer/Red/Green inputs plus nominal 12V power input
Protocols
Wiegand protocol including standard and custom bit lengths and multiple data manipulation options
Connectors
7-pin 3.5mm removable screw terminal block
Cabling
24-26 AWG multicore 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
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
- Wiegand interface for connection to any legacy door controller
- Flexible Wiegand support includes all common industry bit formats. Configurable LED and buzzer.
- 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 managed locally over USB
- Convenient flat two-part case for horizontal or vertical mounting, compatible with electrical back boxes, indoor use only.