Overview
The AIR60U ePassport Reader is a compact and versatile ID document reader designed for fast and reliable identity verification in limited spaces. Its modular design combines Optical Character Recognition (OCR), RFID/NFC, and contact smart card reading into one device, facilitating quick data capture from ICAO DOC 9303-compliant e-passports and ID cards.
By automating identity data capture, it enhances processing speed, reduces manual errors, and improves customer experience—all while fitting seamlessly into kiosks, e-gates, or desktop setups.
Device features: PC-Linked, USB, Contactless Reader, NFC Reader, SAM Slot(s), Firmware Upgradeable
Features
- USB 2.0 Full Speed Interface
- Multi-Mode Identity Capture
- - Combines OCR, RFID and contact card technologies
- - Fully compliant with ICAO DOC 9303 standards for e-passports and ID cards
- Identity Verification Technologies
- - MRZ Reading achieves an OCR performance of ≤1 second with 99.8% accuracy
- - E-passport Reading complies with ICAO 9303 and reads chip data in ≤3 seconds
- Contactless Smart Card Reader
- - Read/Write ISO 14443A/B speed of up to 848 kbps
- - Clock frequency up to 13.56MHz
- - Built-in antenna for contactless tag access, 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, NFC tags
- Contact Smart Card Reader
- - Supports ISO 7816 Class A, B and C (5 V, 3V and 1.8 V) speed of up to 1,250 kbps
- - Supports microprocessor cards with T=0 or T=1 protocol
- - ISO 7816-compliant SAM slot (Class A)
- Application Programming Interface:
- - Supports PC/SC
- Built-in Peripherals
- - 5 x LED(s)
- - Buzzer
- USB Firmware Upgradability
- Support operating systems:
- - Windows®, Linux®
Technical Specifications
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Dimensions (mm) | 186.8 mm (L) × 144.6 mm (W) × 54.9 mm (H) |
| Weight (g) | 358g |
| USB Interface | |
| Current Consumption | 700mA |
| Protocol | USB CCID |
| Connector Type | USB Type-C |
| Speed | USB Full Speed (12 Mbps) |
| Cable Length | 1 m, Detachable |
| Contact Smart Card Interface | |
| Number of Slots | 1 Full-sized Card Slot |
| Standard | ISO 7816 Class A, B, C (5 V, 3 V, 1.8 V) |
| Contactless Smart Card Interface | |
| Standard | ISO 14443 Type A & B Parts 1–4, ISO 15693, MIFARE®, FeliCa, NFC, etc. |
| Protocol | ISO 14443-4 Compliant Card, T=CL; MIFARE® Classic Card, T=CL; ISO 15693; ISO 18092; FeliCa |
| SAM Card Interface | |
| Number of Slots | 1 x Standard SIM size slot |
| Standard | ISO 7816 Class A (5V) |
| Clock Frequency | 5 MHz, up to 10 MHz (upon request) |
| Protocol | T=0; T=1 |
| Built-in Peripherals | |
| LED | 5 x LED |
| Buzzer | Available |
| Other Features | |
| Other Features | Smart Card Reader/Writer, Card Emulation, Keyboard Emulation |
| Firmware Upgrade | Supported |
| Certifications/Compliance | |
| Certifications/Compliance | Standards: ICAO DOC 9303, USB CCID, PC/SC; Regulatory/Environmental: CE, FCC, RoHS, REACH |
| Device Driver Operating System Support | |
| Device Driver Operating System Support | Windows®, Linux® |
Images
Downloads
| Type | Title | Size | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | PC/SC Driver Installer (Windows®) | 5.83 MB | 12-Dec-2025 |
| Driver | PC/SC Driver Installer (Linux®) | 4.30 MB | 20-Nov-2025 |
| Datasheet | Technical Specification of AIR60U | — | — |
| API | AIR60U ePassport API Document for Windows | — | — |
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