The ACR1251T is the token version of ACR1251U USB NFC Reader II. ACR1251T offers advanced features such as firmware upgradeability and support for NFC tags and devices making it ideal for contactless applications with added security functions. 

ACR1251T is suitable for any contactless smart card application such as personal identity verification, network login, online banking, and micropayment. With its enhanced NFC features, ACR1251T is also ideal for non-conventional NFC applications. Such applications include smart posters for advertising, marketing, and communication purposes.

Furthermore, ACR1251T is PC/SC-compliant, allowing interoperability across different applications and platforms. ACR1251T also supports remote post-deployment firmware update, which eliminates the need for additional hardware modification. With its compact size, portability and rich features, ACR1251T enables you to fully enjoy the convenience of using NFC applications.

PC-Linked USB Contactless Reader NFC Reader Firmware Upgradeable
  • USB Full Speed Interface
  • CCID Compliance
  • Smart Card Reader:
    • Contactless Interface:
      • Read/write speed up to 424 kbps
      • Built-in Antenna for contactless tag access, with card reading distance of up to 30 mm (depending on tag type)
      • Supports ISO 14443 Type A and B cards, MIFARE®, FeliCa, and all 4 types of NFC (ISO/IEC 18092) tags
      • Built-in anti-collision feature (only 1 tag is accessed at any time)
      • NFC Support
        • Card Reader/Writer Mode
  • Built-in Peripherals:
    • LEDs:
      • User-controllable Bi-color LED
  • Application Programming Interface:
    • Supports PC/SC
    • Supports CT-API (through wrapper on top of PC/SC)
  • USB Firmware Upgradeability
  • Supports Android™ 3.1 and later
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions (mm) 75.0 mm (L) x 30.0 mm (W) x 12.7 mm (H)
Weight (g) 15.8 g
USB Interface
Protocol USB CCID
Connector Type Standard Type A
Power Source From USB Port
Speed USB Full Speed (12 Mbps)
Contactless Smart Card Interface
Standard ISO/IEC 18092 NFC, ISO 14443 Type A & B, MIFARE®, FeliCa
Protocol ISO14443-4 Compliant Cards, T=CL
MIFARE® Classic Card Protocol, T=CL
ISO 18092, NFC Tags
FeliCa
Built-in Peripherals
LED 1 Bi-color: Green and Red
Other Features
Firmware Upgrade Supported
Certifications/Compliance
Certifications/Compliance EN 60950/IEC 60950
ISO 18092
ISO 14443
USB Full Speed
PC/SC
CCID
VCCI (Japan)
MIC (Japan)
Microsoft® WHQL
CE
FCC
RoHS
REACH
Device Driver Operating System Support
Device Driver Operating System Support Windows® CE
Windows®
Linux®
MAC OS® 10.7 and later
Solaris
Android™ 3.1 and later
Drivers for ACR1251T
USB Interface OS Support
MSI Installer for PC/SC Driver  5.62 MB
Version 4.2.9.0
25-Jun-2018
Windows® XP, Windows® Vista, Windows® 7, Windows® 8, Windows® 8.1, Windows® 10, Windows® 11, Windows® Server 2003, Windows® Server 2008, Windows® Server 2008 R2, Windows® Server 2012, Windows® Server 2012 R2, Windows® Server 2016
PC/SC Driver Installer  258.98 KB
Version 1.1.8.3
22-Feb-2022
Mac OS® X 10.6 or above
Android EVK  1.56 MB
Version 1.1.6
18-Jan-2024
Android™ 3.1 or above
MSI Installer for PC/SC Driver  5 MB
Version 4.0.6.0
14-Nov-2014
Windows® 7 (for users who did not install required Microsoft Windows Updates and get driver signature error (Code 52))
PC/SC Drivers  1.06 MB
Version 4.2.9.0
22-Jun-2018
Windows® XP, Windows® Vista, Windows® 7, Windows® 8, Windows® 8.1, Windows® 10, Windows® 11, Windows® Server 2003, Windows® Server 2008, Windows® Server 2008 R2, Windows® Server 2012, Windows® Server 2012 R2, Windows® Server 2016
PC/SC Drivers  371 KB
Version 2.0.1.0
23-Nov-2015
Windows® CE 5.0, Windows® CE 6.0, Windows® CE 7.0
PC/SC Driver Package  3.04 MB
Version 1.1.8
10-Jan-2020
Linux ®
PC/SC Drivers  458 KB
Version 1.1.8
06-Jan-2020
Linux®, Mac OS® X
CT-API Library  2.04 MB
Version 1.0.1.1
23-Jan-2017
Windows® XP, Windows® Server 2003, Windows® Vista, Windows® Server 2008, Windows® Server 2008 R2, Windows® 7, Windows® 8, Windows 8.1, Windows® Server 2012, Windows® Server 2012 R2, Windows® 10, Windows® 11
CT-API Library  261 KB
Version 1.0.1
23-Jan-2017
Linux®, Mac OS® X 10.5, Mac OS® X10.6, Mac OS® X10.7, Mac OS® X10.8, Mac OS® X10.9



Manuals & Datasheets for ACR1251T
Technical Specification

Technical Specification of ACR1251T USB Token NFC Reader II

Reference Manual

Reference Manual of ACR1251T USB Token NFC Reader II

Product Presentation

Product Presentation of ACR1251T USB Token NFC Reader II