Product Description; Intended Use; Product Family - Elatec TWN4 MultiTech SmartCard Series User Manual

3 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

3.1

INTENDED USE

The RFID readers and modules of the TWN4 MultiTech SmartCard family allow users to read and write
RFID media in the 125 kHz (LF) and 13.56 MHz (HF) frequency bands. All devices are equipped with an
integrated contact card reader/writer. The desktop readers are for indoor use only, whereas the RFID
modules are intended to be integrated into a host device. All devices must be used in environmental
conditions according to the respective product data sheets and installation instructions related to the
products.
Any use other than the intended use described in this section, as well as any failure to comply with the
safety information given in this document, is considered improper use. ELATEC excludes any liability
in case of improper use or faulty product installation.
3.2

PRODUCT FAMILY

The TWN4 MultiTech SmartCard family contains the following RFID devices:
3.2.1 RFID DESKTOP READERS
TWN4 MultiTech SmartCard
(registered under the model name TWN4 SmartCard MIFARE NFC USB)
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Frequencies 125 kHz (LF) / 13.56 MHz (HF)
Integrated RFID LF antenna
Dimensions: 31.00 x 32.00 mm / 1.22 x 1.26 inch
Number of turns: 155
Antennas
Integrated RFID HF antenna
Dimensions: 45.00 x 48.00 mm / 1.77 x 1.89 inch
Number of turns: 3
Dimensions Approx.
(L x W x H) 88.00 x 68.00 x 19.19 mm / 3.46 x 2.68 x 0.76 inch
USB: 4.3 V - 5.5 V
RS-232: requires 5 V external power supply
Power
ES1/PS2 classified power source according to
IEC 62368-1, short-circuit current < 8 A
Supported SmartCards:
5V, 3V and 1.8V, ISO/IEC 7816 Class A/B/C
SmartCards
Power to SmartCard:
60 mA (Class A); 55 mA (Class B); 35 mA (Class C)
Temperature Operating: -25 °C up to +70 °C / -13 °F up to +158 °F
ranges Storage: -40 °C up to +75 °C / -40 °F up to +167 °F
Relative humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing
LF and HF: up to 100 mm / 4 inch, depending on
R/W distance
environment and transponder
MTBF 500,000 hours / Min. 100,000 card insertion cycles
Approx. 140 g / 4.94 oz (with housing and USB
Weight
cable)
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