ACS Launches AIR60U ePassport Reader to Streamline ICAO-Compliant ID Verification in Compact Spaces

October 22, 2025

Hong Kong — October 15, 2025 — Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS), a global leader in identification and payment technologies, today announced the AIR60U ePassport Reader, a compact and versatile ID document reader that combines OCR, RFID/NFC, and contact smart card capabilities in a single device. Purpose-built for kiosks, e-gates, and desktop counters, the AIR60U accelerates ICAO Doc 9303-compliant identity checks while reducing errors and improving customer experience.

Designed for fast and reliable identity verification in limited spaces, the AIR60U automates data capture from e-passports and ID cards to shorten processing times and minimize manual input. Its modular architecture and USB Type-C connectivity simplify integration for eGovernment, travel, service provider, telecom onboarding, and enterprise access management.

Key benefits

Faster throughput: Sub‑second MRZ OCR and rapid e-passport chip reading enable swift, accurate verification.
One device, multiple modalities: OCR, contactless (RFID/NFC), and contact smart card reading in a single unit.
Easy deployment:  Plug and Play on Windows
Kiosk-ready design: Compact footprint with LEDs and buzzer for clear user guidance at self-service terminals.

Product highlights 

ICAO Doc 9303-compliant multi-mode capture: MRZ reading in ≤1 second with 99.8% accuracy; e-passport chip data in ≤3 seconds.
Contactless reader: ISO 14443 A/B up to 848 kbps at 13.56 MHz; built-in antenna with up to 70 mm read range; supports ISO 15693, ISO 18092 (NFC), MIFARE, FeliCa, and NFC tags.
Contact reader and SAM: ISO 7816 Class A/B/C up to 1,250 kbps; T=0/T=1; integrated ISO 7816 SAM slot.
Interface and software: USB 2.0 Full Speed (Type‑C); firmware upgradeable; Windows and Linux support.
User feedback : 5 LEDs indicator & buzzer
Product variants: AIR60U-A2 adds integrated QR code and barcode scanning, while AIR60U-A1 is the variant without a barcode scanner.

Use cases

·        Airline/airport check-in and secure lounge access 

·        Embassy/consulate visa issuance and enrollment 

·        Telecom SIM registration and subscriber onboarding 

·        Government service centers and eID issuance 

·        Enterprise visitor and employee access management 

·        Hotel self check-in/check-out 

·        Tax refund counters for shoppers 

·        Travel car rental (ID and driver’s license verification)

From airports and government agencies to hotels and service providers, organizations today need to capture identity information quickly and securely. The AIR60U brings multi-modal, ICAO-compliant document recording into a compact form factor, helping our customers reduce queues, cut manual errors, and deliver a smoother user experience.

Learn more: 

AIR60U-A1 ePassport Reader: https://www.acs.com.hk/en/products/658/air60u-a1-epassport-reader/

AIR60U-A2 ePassport Reader (with QR Code Scanner): https://www.acs.com.hk/en/products/655/air60u-a2-epassport-reader/ 

For more details or inquiries, please email [email protected] or visit www.acs.com.hk.

About ACS

Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS, wholly owned subsidiary of Leadway Technology Investment Group Ltd., SEHK: 2086), founded in 1995, is Asia Pacific's top supplier and one of the world's top 3 suppliers of PC-linked smart card readers, as well as the winner of the Product Quality Leadership Award for Smart Card Readers from Frost & Sullivan. ACS was listed several times in Forbes Asia's "Best Under a Billion" list, an inter-industry list comprised of 200 top-performing publicly listed companies in the Asia-Pacific, with sales between US$5 million and US$1 billion. ACS develops a wide range of high-quality smart card reading/writing devices, smart cards and related products and distributes them to over 100 countries worldwide. Visit ACS at https://www.acs.com.hk/.