ACS AIR60U-A1 ePassport Reader

The AIR60U ePassport Reader is a compact and versatile ID document reader designed for fast and reliable identity verification in space-constrained environments. Its modular design combines Optical Character Recognition (OCR), RFID/NFC, and contact smart card reading technologies into a single device, enabling efficient data capture from ICAO DOC 9303-compliant e-passports and ID cards. By automating identity data capture, the reader helps improve processing speed, reduce manual data entry errors, and enhance the customer experience. Its compact form factor makes it suitable for integration into kiosks, e-gates, desktop systems, and other professional identity verification applications. Features USB 2.0 Full Speed Interface Multi-Mode Identity Capture combining OCR, RFID, and contact smart card technologies Fully compliant with ICAO DOC 9303 standards for e-passports and ID cards MRZ Reading with OCR performance of ≤1 second and up to 99.8% accuracy E-Passport Reading compliant with ICAO DOC 9303, with chip data reading in ≤3 seconds Contactless Smart Card Reader with read/write speeds of up to 848 kbps Contactless operating frequency up to 13.56 MHz Built-in antenna with card reading distance of up to 70 mm, depending on tag type Supports ISO 14443 Type A and B cards, ISO 15693 cards, and ISO 18092 NFC Supports MIFARE® (T=CL), FeliCa, and NFC tags Contact Smart Card Reader supporting ISO 7816 Class A, B, and C (5 V, 3 V, and 1.8 V) Contact smart card read/write speed of up to 1,250 kbps Supports microprocessor cards with T=0 or T=1 protocol One ISO 7816-compliant SAM slot (Class A) Supports PC/SC Built-in 5 LED indicators Built-in buzzer USB Firmware Upgradability Supports Windows® and Linux® operating systems Compliance ICAO DOC 9303 ISO 14443 Type A/B ISO 15693 ISO 18092 NFC ISO 7816 Class A, B, and C PC/SC Ideal For: Hotel Check-in Car Rental Tour Desks Self-Service Kiosks E-Gates Identity Verification E-Passport and ID Card Reading Secure Document Authentication Downloads Technical Specification of AIR60U AIR60U ePassport API Document for Windows