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SpringWAP

SpringWAP

Rugged contact & contactless card reader/writer for Workabout Pro

SpringWAP is a multi-interface smartcard reader dedicated to Psion Teklogix Workabout PRO (G2) rugged handheld.

Featuring 2 SIM/SAM slots, 1 ISO smartcard slot, and a 13.56MHz contactless interface, SpringWAP is the perfect device for high demanding mobile applications of smartcards and RFID.

SpringWAP features

Contactless interface

  • Multi-protocol Base station (PCD/VCD) in the RFID HF (13.56MHz) band : proximity (standards ISO/IEC 14443 A and B) and vicinity (standards ISO/IEC 15693 and 18000-3),
  • T=CL protocol embedded in coupler's firmware (256-byte frames),
  • Supported contactless smartcards (PICC) (partial list) :
    • NXP MIFARE Classic et MIFARE Plus, MIFARE UltraLight, DESfire, ProX, SmartMX,
    • Infineon SLE66, STMicroelectronics ST19, Atmel AT88,
    • S.T. Microelectronics SR176 et SRiX, ASK CTS256B et CTS512B,
    • Inside Contactless PicoTag et HID iClass (numéro de série seulement),
    • Calypso (incl. Innovatron radio protocol « 14443-B' »)
      (some usages of Calypso cards are patented and subject to a license fee - contact us),
    • Tags specified by NFC Forum : Type 1 (Innovision Jewel or Topaz), Type 2 and Type 4,
    • NFC objects or mobile phones in 14443 card emulation mode (standards ISO/IEC 18092 and 23917).
  • Supported RFID tags and labels (VICC) (partial list) :
    • NXP ICODE1, ICODE-SLI,
    • Texas Instrument TagIT,
    • S.T. Microelectronics LRI.
  • RFID transmission : 13.56MHz carrier, baudrate 106, 212 or 424 kbps (PCD mode), 26kbps (VCD mode),
  • NXP/Philips Semiconductors RC632 chipset, with CRYPTO1 stream cipher unit and secure storage of MIFARE keys,
  • Card operating distance : 0 to 5cm (depending on the card).

Smartcard interface

  • 1 standard ISO ID-1 slot (« credit card »),
  • ISO 7816 (3 and 4) standard, supporting both T=0 and T=1 protocols,
  • 5V or 3V cards (classes A and AB),
  • Baudrate : up to 115kpbs,
  • Gemalto GemCore chipset.

Synchronous memory cards (S=8, S=9, S=10) may be supported through specific software development.

SIM/SAM Interfaces

  • 2 ID-000 slots for SIM or SAM smartcards,
  • ISO 7816 (3 and 4) standard, supporting both T=0 and T=1 protocols,
  • 5V or 3V cards (classes A and AB),
  • Baudrate : up to 115kpbs,
  • Gemalto GemCore chipset.

Workabout PRO integration

  • USB 2.0 full speed (12MBit/s) interface,
  • Robust encasing to be screwed on the top of the handheld,
  • Power supply provided by the PocketPC itself,
  • Works with Windows CE or Windows Mobile (driver is currently available for Windows CE 5.0 - contact us for other OS),
  • Seen as a virtual serial communication device : standard USB CDC-ACM profile,
  • Unified SpringProx API (Legacy firmware).

Workabout PRO benefits

  • IP54,
  • Network : GPRS-EDGE ou Wifi (optional),
  • Barcode : scanner laser 1D / imager 1D / imager 2D (optional).
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NB : The PDA is not provided with the SpringWAP.

How to buy...

  • SpringCard products are available worldwide. Please contact the local office closest to you.
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