ACR1255U-J1 Bluetooth NFC Reader

The ACR1255U-J1 is a portable Bluetooth Smart (BLE) contactless smart card reader designed for secure, fast, and wireless NFC communication. Manufactured by ACS (Advanced Card Systems Ltd.), this reader supports ISO 14443 Type A and B cards, MIFARE®, FeliCa®, and NFC Forum tags (Types 1–4). It’s ideal for mobile access control, identity verification, loyalty programs, and e-government applications. The reader also supports a USB interface for direct PC communication.

With AES-128 encryption over Bluetooth, a rechargeable battery, and compliance with industry standards (PC/SC, CCID), this device enables secure NFC use on Android, iOS, Windows, Linux, and macOS platforms.

Key Features:

• Dual Interface:

  • Bluetooth 4.0 Smart (BLE) for wireless communication with mobile devices

  • USB 2.0 Full Speed for wired PC use (CCID-compliant)

• Card Support:

  • ISO 14443 Type A & B

  • MIFARE®, MIFARE DESFire®, FeliCa®

  • NFC Forum Tag Types 1 to 4

• Security:

  • AES-128 encryption over BLE

  • Secure firmware update support

• Battery Powered:

  • Built-in rechargeable Lithium-ion battery (via USB charging)

  • Portable and energy-efficient

• Firmware Upgradeable:

  • Future-proof with OTA or USB firmware updates

• Cross-Platform SDKs:

  • Android, iOS, Windows, Linux, and macOS support

  • APIs for PC/SC, CT-API (via wrapper)