ACS ACR1281U-C2 User Manual

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ACR1281U-C2
Card UID Reader

ACS ACR1281U-C2 Specifications

General

Category	Card Reader
Interface	USB
Operating Frequency	13.56 MHz
OS Compatibility	Windows, Linux, Mac OS
SAM Slot	Yes
Certifications	CE, FCC, RoHS
Product Name	ACR1281U-C2
Card Types Supported	MIFARE, ISO 14443 Type A & B
Power Supply	USB powered
Interface Speed	12 Mbps (USB Full Speed)

Summary

Introduction to ACR1281U-C2 Reader

ACR1281U-C2 Reader Features

Typical Applications of ACR1281U-C2

Configuring UID Output Settings

Output Format

Configures output format (Hex/Dec), UID length (4, 7, 10 bytes), and byte order via escape commands.

Character Between UID Bytes

Specifies characters inserted between UID bytes, referencing HID Usage Tables for keyboard codes.

Character at End of UID Bytes

Defines characters appended to the UID output, referencing HID Usage Tables for keyboard codes.

Current Output Settings

Provides commands to query the reader's current UID output settings saved in EEPROM.

Configuring UID via Escape Commands

Example 1: Hex Bytes, Default Order

Demonstrates Hex Bytes display, Caps Unlock, default order, space between UID, and Enter at end.

Example 2: Hex Bytes, Reverse Order

Shows Hex Bytes display, Caps Lock, reverse order, no space, and Enter at end.

Example 3: Dec Bytes, Default Order

Illustrates Dec Bytes display, Caps Unlock, default order, space between UID, and Enter at end.

Output Data Configuration Examples