VTAP100 NFC reader - Wiegand, square, indoor

The VTAP100 reader from Dot Origin can selectively read and decrypt NFC cards from iPhone or Android devices, and transfer this data to a connected system. It can also read unique IDs, MIFARE sector and secure encoded data from many RFID and NFC cards and tags, including DESFire, Ultralight AES, NDEF, HCE and MIFARE2Go.

The VTAP100-PAC-W is a version of the VTAP100 which can transfer pass data over a standard Wiegand interface, from a legacy door controller, for use in membership, ticketing and access control applications at doors or turnstiles. The narrow, compact case can be positioned horizontally, or easily mounted on walls or door frames.

VTAP100 has been designed to support a smooth transition from plastic to mobile NFC cards so, alongside mobile passes, the VTAP100 will also read popular contactless RFID or NFC smartcards and tags, to support mixed-use applications. It is fully certified by both Apple and Google to work with their VAS, Smart Tap and ECP2 access control protocols.

The VTAP100 Wiegand reader can be used in many environments, including gym check-in and sports ticketing, though this model is for indoor use only. The Wiegand interface supports all common bit lengths/formats as well as standard external LED and buzzer inputs from a connected door controller. This reader can also support an external serial barcode scanner input.

A USB connection from any PC is used to configure the VTAP100, by editing simple text files. There is support for secure on-board decryption of many pass types and storage of ECC and AES keys. These keys can be easily updated but cannot be extracted from the device. The configuration can be locked, so that the device is password protected or read-only in general use.

The VTAP100-PAC-W-SQ is supplied in a square, two-part plastic case for horizontal or vertical mounting, compatible with electrical back boxes. We can supply customised front labels for a small additional fee, typically for orders of 100 or more units.

This is all you need to get started with mobile NFC pass reading, as it includes access to create demonstration mobile passes, so that you can test your application. For production purposes you will need to use a third-party pass provider, or integrate directly with Apple and Google.

The VTAP100-PAC-W is also available in a narrow, compact case, suitable for outdoor use. Other versions of VTAP100 are available, for example the VTAP100-PAC-485 with an RS-485/OSDP interface, also presented in a compact case, and the VTAP100-OEM which is a certified reader board for integrators, providing both USB and RS-232 serial connectivity. Please contact us to discuss availability of these other options.