Overview

The ITSO Reader is a complete intelligent card reading subsystem for contactless cards complying with ITSO specifications. Its large memory capacity and considerable processing power allow it to run the (included) Generic ITSO application to good effect. The unit has CE approval and complies with the RF regulations for operation in the 13.5 MHz ISM band. It is designed to be compatible with the ITSO specifications and will be submitted for ITSO accreditation as soon as the testing service is available.

It is intended for use by original equipment manufacturers for an easy entry into the application of smart cards and is particularly suitable for public transport and local authority applications.

Dimensions

• Processor board 150 x 72 x 15mm
• Standard external antenna 115 x 72 x 10mm

On-Board

• ARM Processor
• 1MB Flash
• 128KB RAM
• Philips MFRC5xx ISO/IEC 14443 contactless card reader with external antenna
• 3 x SIM/SAM (Secure Application Module) Sockets. EMV compatible
• 4 tri-colour Status LEDs and port configuration via on-board DIP switches
• 12 I/O lines for external signalling

Power Requirements

• 12V-14V DC, over-voltage and reverse polarity protected
• Operating Current consumption 200mA-250mA
• Very low power sleep mode and quick restart from sleep

Input / Output

• 3 x Serial I/O ports configurable to RS232, RS422 and RS485
• 1 x External Contact Smartcard reader connector with solenoid output. EMV compatible.
• External 50-Ohm antenna connector (may be mounted remotely up to 10m)
• External bus extender connector

Certification

• CE (89/336/EEC)
• EN 300 330-2(2001) Power class 5
• ETSI EN 301 489-3:V1.3.1, 2001
• ETSI EN 301 489-1:V1.3.1, 2001
• BS EN 61000-4-2:1995, A1, A2
• BS EN 61000-4-3:2002, A1

Generic ITSO Firmware

• Developed in C with ARM development system
• Permits all common ITSO operations to be performed on all valid card platforms
• Deals with ISAM communications, data formatting and cryptography
• Custom built executive with application management and loader
• APIs and Function Libraries for peripheral devices available

Pricing

• Please contact us for pricing information.