µFR CLASSIC NFC RFID Reader
Digital Logic Hardware
µFR Classic is the first model in Digital Logic’s µFR Series of NFC RFID reader writers. It is an NFC Forum & RFID compatible contactless reader/writer that successfully implements ISO14443 A & B and ISO18092 standards on an HF working frequency of 13.56 MHz.
This device is a genuine Digital Logic product, 100% designed, produced, and programmed at company premises located in Serbia, Europe.
All models of the uFR Series are using the same SDK API and are compatible and interoperable in a common set of functions.
GOAL
The device is primarily intended for developing companies and individuals (professionals and hobbyists) for further application and turnkey solutions development. For that reason, it comes with a fully featured SDK package, which includes firmware, libraries, software examples, and documentation for various platforms, operating systems, and developing environments. Regular SDK upgrades (including firmware, libraries, and API) are launched often and can be obtained from the company’s website for FREE. All products have an extended „Three-year” warranty.
All mentioned facts combined with free extensive and fast responsive support give this product an outstanding position in this industry sector. of purposes from making and programming of contactless cards according to the demand of end users, through access control and logging to use in various security systems.
HARDWARE
Reader’s RF communication is based on NXP’s powerful, highly integrated reader IC for contactless communication at 13.56 MHz, which supports all protocol layers of the ISO/IEC 14443 A, ISO/IEC 14443 B, and ISO/IEC 18092 communication standards.
All variants of the Mifare® cards family (MIFARE Mini, MIFARE 1K, MIFARE 4K, MIFARE Ultralight, MIFARE DESFire EV1, and MIFARE Plus) RF identification protocols are supported. Additionally, NFC Forum specification for „Type 2 Tag” is supported, which adds the NTAG2xx chip family to the above list.
It has a built-in anti-collision mechanism for detecting multiple cards at a time.
Built-in well-tuned antenna provides proximity operating distance up to 80 mm (depending on the card’s antenna geometry) and contactless communication speed at higher baud rates (up to 424 kBd).
The 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 a USB 2.0 Full Speed 2.0-compatible interface. Data transfer rates are limited from 9600 baud to 1 Mbaud, for integrity and security reasons. The reader can also act as a serial interface device using FTDI’s Virtual COM port (VCP) drivers.
THIS MODEL IS ALSO AVAILABLE AS AN OEM PCB BOARD.
The audible (speaker) and 2 LED visible indicators are built-in and user-controllable.
FIRMWARE
Firmware has a lot of built-in complex functions that can be called via libraries provided in SDK API. Most of the functions are written to make „life easier”, like:
- Multiple readers on the same host support
- The whole set of commands for Mifare card manipulation according to the manufacturer’s specification
- Different addressing schemes (Block, BlockInSector)
- Key storage manipulation (one way, write only, no reading of stored keys)
- Different key applying modes (by index or scheme)
- Value block manipulation
- Treating whole card memory structure as linear space (very convenient for Mifare Classic cards)
- NFC tags manipulation, NDEF format parsing in firmware
- AES128 “on fly” hardware encryption built-in, which is the most important when working with complex DESFire security keys and cards
- AES128 encryption of files and keys in DESFire cards
- Asynchronous sending of card UID from reader to host COM port when the card is present; feature is user programmable and many more…
The main point about firmware is that all firmware functions can be called via communication protocol, too.
That fact moves the usage of this device into another dimension, meaning that this reader can be used on almost any platform which has a serial interface, by simply using a communication protocol. So it can be freely used on PCs, tablets, smartphones, embedded systems, Raspberry Pi, Beagle Board, MIPS boards, PLCs, and other platforms.
Firmware is regularly updated with new versions which include new features, improvements, and bugfixes while preserving backward compatibility with older versions. That means your code is safe, there is no need for changes when new firmware comes out. All firmware upgrades are FREE and can be obtained through the download section of the company’s website.
Software Development Kit (SDK) package:
The reader comes with a fully featured SDK which consists of external libraries, software examples with source codes, documentation about API reference and communication protocol, and some useful software tools.
Libraries are cross-compiled for various platforms and regularly supported are Windows x86/x64, Linux x86/x64, Mac OSX x64, ARM, and ARM HF. Other platforms can be supported as custom releases, on customers’ demand, depending on the existence of a project or partnership relation.
Software examples are divided into three stages according to complexity, with some new additions of NFC examples.
All examples are written for all major developing platforms and languages, like:
- Java (and Java Applet example),
- JavaScript (unique feature, convenient for PHP usage),
- Lazarus,
- Borland Delphi,
- C++ Borland Builder,
- Microsoft® Visual .NET family: C++, C#, VB
Other programming language examples can be obtained on customer demand, depending on the existence of a project or partnership relation.
The software package includes a set of very useful applications intended for everyday use, like:
- Application for programming and manipulation of NFC-compliant cards like NTAG and Mifare Ultralight, with source code, included.
- Android NFC phone App – Android NFC phone Application for Mifare card reading. Write a card with a uFR reader, and read it with an NFC phone!
- Card Formatter – application for card/tag formatting and programming
- µFR2FileSystem – keyboard simulation, card data reading, card data parsing into several formats, and sending data to MySQL database via HTTP.
- Application for NTAG and Mifare Ultralight card programming and manipulation.
- Application for creating and writing common NDEF messages into NFC tags and cards
- Reader Keys application – for easy manipulation of keys stored in the reader
- Application for managing DESFire cards
The documentation contains fully explained API reference and communication protocol reference with real “hands-on” byte-level examples for implementing communication protocol. However, API is a much more comfortable and recommended way of implementation. Where not possible, implementation of communication protocol is a very good alternative.
All libraries, software examples, tools, and documents are regularly updated. They are FREE and can be obtained through the download section of the company’s website.
Our tech support team is available to assist with all inquiries you may have. After submitting a free technical support ticket, you should receive a response within two to fifteen days, depending on the intricacy of your inquiry. Please refer to our premium technical support plans for swift assistance.
We can also provide custom solutions based on each customer’s needs, so please free to contact us for any questions or further help regarding your projects and implementation.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS:
- Electronic payment systems
- Identification systems
- Access control systems
- Subscriber services
- Banking systems
- Digital content systems
- Customer loyalty
- Vending machines
- Time & Attendance
- Machine work attendance
- NFC cards and tags programming
- NFC NDEF record management
- Network access control
- Inventory management
- Software login management
- Automatic fare collection
- Public transportation terminals
- Cashless payment
- Parking lot systems
- Reception desks
- Visitor attendance
- Authentication and authorization
- Libraries, museums, stadium events
- Parking lot systems
- Reception desks
- Visitor 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
- USB compliant interface
- Operating Frequency: 13.56MHz
- Proximity read/write speed up to 424 kbps
- Built-in antenna for contactless tag access, with card reading distance of up to 80 mm
- Supports Mifare and other ISO 14443 Type A/B cards and tags
- Built-in anti-collision feature
- Reader locking by passwords and keys
- Application Programming Interface:
- Virtual COM through FTDI
- User controllable LEDs
- Upgradable (3-year or 5-year) warranty
Hardware features
| 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 Classic (4-byte and 7-byte), Mifare Ultralight/Ultralight C (Non-Secure Mode), NTAG203F |
| Connection and power supply | USB port |
| Software | The µFR software contains the library for working 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 |
| Smart Card Interface | ISO14443A/B |
| Related Equipment | USB cable, Free software download |
| Optional equipment | Buzzer, Real Time Clock (RTC), EEPROM |
| Weight | 0.21kg nett |
| Dimensions | 16cm x 12.6cm x 3.2cm (6,3” x 5” x 1,2”) |
| Accessories | Cards, keyfobs or tags |
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