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Contactless Membership Card Reader/Writer  

The SocketScan S550, a contactless membership card reader/writer, is designed to facilitate tap-and-go smart card and NFC applications. It combines the latest 13.56 MHz contactless technology with Bluetooth 5 connectivity.

The S550 supports ISO 14443 Type A and B smart cards, ISO 15693 tags, MIFARE®, FeliCa®, and most NFC tags and devices compliant with ISO 18092 standard. This makes S550 ideal for a broad range of solutions, such as hands-free verification for physical and logical access control and inventory tracking. The S550 supports two Bluetooth modes: HID Keyboard Emulation (for native app support) and App Mode (for customer app development using our capture SDK interface).

With a compact design and a rechargeable lithium-ion battery for power, the S550 is extremely portable and convenient for use anytime, anywhere with most Bluetooth-enabled smartphones and tablets. 

 




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  • Works with iOS, Android and Windows® Bluetooth-enabled devices

  • Meets Accessory Design Guidelines for by Apple devices (Release R7) – Compliant with Apple, Android, and Windows product recommendations.

    • HID (Keyboard Emulation) profile available for native app support.

    • Capture SDK available for custom app development.

  • Reading – Fast NFC and RFID Reader (HF tags, labels, smart devices).

  • Writing – Write/Encode, lock, unlock tags.

  • Long Lasting Battery - Power to last up to 16 hours.

  • User Feedback - Intuitive LED indicators and melodies let users monitor battery, Bluetooth connection and scanning status at a glance. 

  • HID Mode (default) - No software installation required when using the NFC and RFID Reader/Writer in Bluetooth HID mode.

  • Application Integration – Socket Mobile’s Capture SDK enables easy integration in your applications to improve business productivity with fast, efficient and reliable data transfer over Bluetooth wireless technology.

  • Wireless (Bluetooth) - Reading for iOS, Android and Windows mobile devices with long-range Bluetooth connection of 330 feet (100m).

  • Easy Updates - The S550 firmware can be updated over Bluetooth using an iOS or Android app. A Library of PCSC Models and Reader templates is also provided to simplify designing with RFID technology.

  • Designed and assembled in the USA

  • Developer Support Available

  • 1-Year Warranty

Specifications

  • Dimensions
  • Reading Performance
  • RFID Reader Type
  • Power and Batteries
  • Environmental
  • Wireless Communications

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HF RFID Tags Supported:

  • ISO15693: Vicinity Card
  • ISO/IEC 14443 A and B: Mifare, Sony FeliCA
  • Compliant with EPC GEN 2 HF and ISO 18000-3 mode 3
  • ISO 18000-3 mode 3: EPC GEN 2 HF
  • NFC: ISO/IEC 18092
  • ThinFilm: NFC Barcodes
  • Proprietary: Several
  • Peer-to-Peer
  • Card Emulation

Write Mode:
Write mode is supported using the PCSC protocol over BLE. Compatibility is subject to the card type, content and authentication level. Please, contact Socket Mobile at support@socketmobile.com to discuss your requirements.


Maximum RFID Read Range:
0.4" - 2" (10-50mm)

 

 

 

NFC/RFID front-end:
NXP PN5180

Carrier frequency:
13.56 MHz (RFID HF, NFC)

Read/Write Speed:
26 kbps (ISO 15693), 106kbps (ISO 14443), 212/424kbps (ISO 18092)

Antenna:
Integrated, 54mm x 40mm, balanced

 

 

 

Battery:
1000 mAh Lithium - Ion Battery

Charge Time:
4 hours

Battery Life - Per Full Charge:
Standby time: 15 hours
Active Operation: 2,400 reads

Note: Battery life varies depending on ambient temperature, read attempts, and age of battery.

 

 

 

Operating Temperature:
-20° to 50° C (-4° to 122° F)

Storage Temperature: 
-40° to 70° C (-40° to 158° F)

Relative Humidity: 
95% at 60° C (140° F) (non-condensing), 4 days
Drop Specifications: 
Multiple 4 ft. drops to concrete

Tumble Specification: 
250 cycles at 1.64 ft. (0.5 m) (500 drops), IEC60068-2-31, IEC60068-2-32

 

 

 

Bluetooth Radio: 
Bluetooth, Version 5

Bluetooth Range: 
Up to 100 m (330 ft.) depending on environment, range limit is usually due to the Host Device (phone, tablet or notebook)

Bluetooth Profiles: 
Basic Mode – HID (Human Interface Device) Keyboard Emulation.
Application Mode – RDR (RFID Reader only) and PC/SC (for Read & Write) enabled by the SDK.

*Basic Mode is the Factory Reset (default) Bluetooth connection.