ACS - USB NFC Reader IV

Fourth-generation desktop NFC - ready to ship

The ACS NFC Reader IV (ACR1552U) is a USB-connected contactless desktop reader built for daily use in IT departments, public agencies, hospitals, and front-office environments. Operating at 13.56 MHz and developed by Advanced Card Systems, this HF | NFC - RFID reader plugs straight into any host workstation thanks to its PC/SC and CCID compliance - no proprietary drivers, no lengthy setup. If you need a contactless reader for single sign-on, e-health card processing, membership management, or e-government workflows, the ACR1552U gives you a certified piece of hardware that drops cleanly into existing software stacks.

On the performance side, the ACS NFC Reader IV delivers up to 848 kbps for ISO/IEC 14443 transactions and 26-53 kbps for ISO/IEC 15693. Reading distance reaches up to 70 mm, depending on the tag or transponder used. The host link is a USB 2.0 Full Speed connection (12 Mbps), fully compatible with USB 3.0 ports. Three operating modes are selectable: classic reader/writer, card emulation, and keyboard emulation - the latter particularly useful when card UIDs need to be injected into existing applications without additional middleware.

A built-in SAM slot (ISO 7816 Class A, standard SIM form factor) opens the door to security-sensitive scenarios such as government identification or banking workflows that rely on cryptographic keys. USB firmware upgrades are supported, so the reader can be extended with new features or standards in the field - a clear advantage over devices with locked firmware.

The following part numbers are available in the IDCRAFT online shop - each variant is designed for a specific use case:

• ACR1552U-M1 - ACS NFC Reader IV with USB Type-A connector (order code 4255892700095). The right pick for desktop PCs, industrial PCs, and legacy notebooks that still rely on a standard USB-A port. Ships PC/SC and HID compliant with read/write capability out of the box.
• ACR1552U-MF - ACS NFC Reader IV with USB Type-C connector (order code 4255892700101). Designed for modern notebooks, tablets, and mobile workstations without a USB-A socket. Technically identical to the USB-A model - same supported standards, same operating modes.

Housing dimensions are 98 x 65 x 12.8 mm at a weight of 89 g (USB-A version), engineered for continuous desktop operation with an MTBF of 500,000 hours, a programmable LED (blue/green), and a programmable mono-tone buzzer for acoustic feedback. For the current ACS ACR1552U price, stock levels, and project-grade volume conditions, contact IDCRAFT directly - your specialist distributor for HF | NFC - RFID hardware.

Technical Highlights

• ISO/IEC 14443 Type A & B (Parts 1-4), ISO/IEC 15693, ISO/IEC 18092 NFC - broad standard coverage for virtually every mainstream NFC use case
• MIFARE, FeliCa, Topaz, SRI/SRIX, Innovatron, Picopass, CTS - support for all major contactless card types and transponders
• Read speed up to 848 kbps (ISO 14443) - smooth handling of high-volume transaction environments
• SAM slot ISO 7816 Class A - secure cryptographic operations for government and healthcare cards
• USB firmware upgradable - future-proof investment with field-upgradable functionality

Applications

• e-Government and public administration - secure authentication with eID cards and SAM-based encryption
• e-Healthcare and clinical workstations - reading insurance cards and staff badges directly at the bedside or admin desk
• Enterprise single sign-on - fast badge-based login replacing password entry at the workstation
• Loyalty, membership, and document management - capturing customer and member cards at reception or POS

The ACS NFC Reader IV is the right order for IT teams looking for a contactless reader with wide standard coverage and proven long-term availability. Combined PC/SC compliance, a bundled software development kit, and drivers for Windows, Linux, macOS, and Android make integration straightforward - whether you connect it to off-the-shelf identity solutions or to in-house line-of-business applications. CT-API support also simplifies deployment in regulated healthcare environments across the DACH region.

Anyone planning to order the ACR1552U online benefits from two connector options (USB-A and USB-C), a comprehensive certification portfolio (CE, UKCA, FCC, VCCI, KC, RoHS, REACH, WEEE, Microsoft WHQL, J-LIS), and bus-powered operation drawing no more than 300 mA - no power supply, no extra cabling. The reader operates reliably between 0-60 °C and up to 90 % non-condensing humidity, making it suitable even for demanding office and clinical workspaces.

As a value added distributor, IDCRAFT supports you in selecting matching NFC tags, MIFARE cards, and transponders for your rollout. The ACS NFC Reader IV ships from stock, with technical support and optional pre-configuration for larger deployments - cutting pilot and onboarding times so you can move from evaluation to production faster.

Looking to order the ACS NFC Reader IV (ACR1552U) or need a custom quote for larger quantities? Contact IDCRAFT GmbH - your Value Added Distributor for HF | NFC - RFID hardware.