Need hardware that can read or encode the exact chip family you plan to deploy?
Stock SKU. Custom tooling from 2,000 pcs.
Standard; rush possible on request.
Stock samples via DHL / FedEx.
Use this hardware when the project needs enrollment, encoding, or compatibility testing around a specific chip family and interface. Confirm protocol support, SDK expectations, and deployment style before the shortlist is locked.
What buyers usually confirm first
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Chip protocol, operating system, interface, and SDK expectations should all be clear before a reader sample is approved.
| Product Name | FR Classic CS NFC Reader/Writer |
| Operating Frequency | 13.56MHz (HF) |
| Compliance | ISO/IEC 14443 Type A/B, ISO 18092 (NFC) |
| Integrated Interface | NXP IC for efficient and reliable RF communication |
| Communication Speed | Up to 424 Kbit/s |
| Read Range | 0-80 mm standard; 0-120 mm with RF Booster |
| Supported Cards | NXP MIFARE Classic/Plus/Ultralight/DESFire EV1-EV3, NTAG 21x, NTAG 4xx DNA, JCOP Java Card, SmartMX |
| Security Features | Advanced security algorithms and secure memory storage |
| Connectivity | USB, RS232 |
| Optional Modules | RF Booster antenna, SAM slot |
| Supply Voltage | 5V DC |
| Supply Current | 300 mA (operating) |
| Dimensions | Standard: 86 x 54 x 9 mm; OEM: 84 x 50 x 5 mm |
| Weight | Standard: 40 g; Commercial set: 126 g |
| SDK | Free Java, JavaScript, Node.js, PHP, Python, C/C++, Arduino IDE, Lazarus, Borland Delphi, C++ WxWidgets, MS.NET (C#, VB.NET, C++.NET) |
| Supported OS | Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, iOS |
| Firmware Updates | Free regular updates available for download |
| Certifications | CE EMC (2004/108/EC, EN 55022, EN 55024, EN 301 489), RF (EN 300 330), LVD (2006/95/EC, EN 60950-1), EMF (2013/35/EU, EN 50364), R&TTE (1999/5/EC), RoHS2 (2011/65/EU) |
| Warranty | 2-year standard (3 or 5-year options) |
Shortlist Logic
Hardware usually stays in consideration when it reduces integration risk and supports the exact credential workflow being planned.
Use Cases
Deployment context helps determine whether this hardware belongs at a desk, in a kiosk, in a gate, or inside a device.
SAM-secured readers for campus cashless payment, corporate cafeteria, and prepaid card top-up terminals
SAM slot stores transport operator keys per transit authority security mandates for AFC gate readers
compact reader integrates into vending panel cutouts for contactless card and mobile wallet acceptance
USB or RS232 reader at entry points for employee clock-in with MIFARE DESFire secure credentials
read/write stored-value and visit-count data on NFC loyalty cards at retail POS counters
desktop reader for scanning RFID-tagged items during receiving, issuing, and return workflows
µFR Classic CS vs µFR Nano Online — How To Choose
Both are µFR-family NFC readers for MIFARE / NTAG / DESFire workflows. Classic CS is USB-connected. Integrates with local PC software, IT-department-familiar, offline-capable. Nano Online is cloud-native via WiFi / Ethernet / MQTT — deploy standalone at remote sites without local PC. Different IT philosophies, different price points.
Option A USB to PC, offline-capable
Best for
Option B WiFi + MQTT cloud, no PC needed
Best for
Quick decision tip — If the reader integrates with existing on-premise software (hotel PMS, access control server, in-office enrollment), Classic CS (Option A) via USB is the lower-cost traditional choice that IT teams deploy in minutes. If the reader feeds a cloud / SaaS platform directly (multi-site workforce, IoT dashboards), Nano Online (Option B) eliminates PC dependency at 2× cost.
The FR Classic CS standard enclosure measures 86 x 54 x 9 mm credit-card footprint and weighs 40 g. The compact form factor fits into POS counter cutouts, desktop reader stands, and kiosk panel openings without consuming valuable workspace. The commercial set includes the reader, USB cable, and sample NFC cards. USB and RS232 connectors on the rear edge provide dual-interface connectivity for both modern PCs and legacy industrial terminals.
The OEM board variant at 84 x 50 x 5 mm pairs with an optional RF Booster antenna that extends read range from 80 mm to 120 mm. The booster is a separate antenna board that connects to the OEM module and can be mounted behind a panel or inside an enclosure wall. This configuration is ideal for deployments where cards must be read through barriers such as glass doors, plastic enclosures, or thick counter surfaces without exposing the reader hardware.
The FR Classic CS is available in multiple configurations: standard enclosure with USB, standard enclosure with RS232, OEM board, and OEM board with RF Booster. An optional SAM (Secure Access Module) slot adds hardware-based cryptographic key storage. All versions share the same firmware, SDK, and API. The SAM slot version meets EMVCo and transit authority security requirements for tamper-resistant key storage in closed-loop payment and fare collection systems.
Detailed mechanical drawings show the exact dimensions and mounting hole positions for both the standard enclosure (86 x 54 x 9 mm) and OEM board (84 x 50 x 5 mm) variants. The standard enclosure provides a flat bottom surface for desktop placement or Velcro mounting. The OEM board includes four M2.5 mounting holes at standardized positions for screw-mounting inside custom enclosures.
Supplier Fit
Once the format is right, most teams still need confidence in manufacturing control, sample support, and repeat-order reliability.
Quality-focused manufacturing and sample support for custom RFID projects.
RFID manufacturing experience across cards, tags, labels, wristbands and readers.
Test product compatibility before bulk purchasing and customization decisions.
Next Reading
Use these references when protocol fit, interface choice, and reader workflow still need to be validated before sampling.
Comparison Pages
These head-to-head pages help buyers compare chip, frequency, material or format decisions before they lock a sample plan for this product.
Commercial Fit
Most inquiry-ready visitors want to know whether this product matches their workflow, region and approval stage. These cues help them move faster without leaving the product page.
Usually need reader compatibility, interface clarity and sample hardware that matches the planned deployment.
Often looking for OEM-ready modules or development-friendly reader hardware with practical integration support.
Typically focused on workstation issuance, desktop testing and reader plus credential matching.
Quote Checklist
Market Notes
Desktop enrollment, access-control replacement and asset-reading workflows often require clear driver and interface expectations.
Reader projects commonly involve NFC development, kiosk integration and bundled supply with matching tags or cards.
Attendance, access-control and hospitality rollouts often prioritize simple deployment and dependable hardware pairing.
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Compare this optionBefore You Order
Five short reads on the procurement-side topics every B2B RFID buyer wants answered before signing a quote — MOQ thresholds, lead time reality, pricing transparency, sample policy, and how to audit a Chinese factory before your first order.
Buyer Questions
These FAQs cover the points that usually come up between a first shortlist and a real sample or quote request.
For µFR Classic CS NFC Reader, the standard MOQ starts at 1 piece (for evaluation); 10+ for bulk order on stock SKUs. Custom shapes, molds or non-standard materials typically move MOQ to 2,000–5,000 pieces to cover tooling setup. Exact MOQ and unit pricing are quoted per project once chip, customization and packaging are confirmed.
Yes. Stock rfid readers samples of µFR Classic CS NFC Reader are typically free; we only ask buyers to cover DHL/FedEx express shipping. Samples ship in 1–3 business days after your order is confirmed and arrive in 2–5 days to most countries. Custom samples (new chip, new size, printed artwork) usually take 3–7 additional days.
Standard µFR Classic CS NFC Reader orders ship in 7–15 business days after PO confirmation and artwork approval. Large runs (>100k units) or orders with complex encoding / custom molds may take 15–25 business days. Rush production is available on request for time-sensitive launches; confirm MOQ and artwork early to protect the timeline.
Yes. µFR Classic CS NFC Reader supports end-to-end customization: full-color CMYK / silk-screen / UV printing, laser engraving, serial numbering, custom chip encoding (UID write, NDEF, sector locking), custom shape / size (subject to tooling MOQ), and packaging. Share your artwork, chip requirement and quantity and we will return a spec sheet + price within 24 hours.
Compatibility depends on the frequency band (LF 125 kHz / HF 13.56 MHz / UHF 860–960 MHz) and chip family used by your reader or installed system. Send a photo of your current card / reader model and we will recommend the matching chip + test a sample before bulk order.
RFIDAK operates under ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), audited by SGS. µFR Classic CS NFC Reader is subject to incoming material inspection, in-process QC at every lamination / bonding / encoding step, and 100% electrical performance testing before shipment. Products meet CE, FCC, RoHS and REACH as applicable by market. Full test reports are available on request for buyer audits.
Yes. µFR Classic CS NFC Reader ships with SDK and sample code (Windows / Linux / Android where applicable), plus USB-HID keyboard-emulation mode for zero-integration deployments. Request the developer bundle at inquiry stage and we will include it with the evaluation unit.
RFIDAK ships µFR Classic CS NFC Reader via DHL / FedEx / UPS (door-to-door, 3–5 days to most countries), air cargo (5–7 days for heavier orders), or sea freight (20–35 days for bulk over 500 kg). Standard Incoterms are EXW, FOB Shenzhen and DDP; choose based on customs clearance preferences. Commercial invoice, packing list and CoC / MSDS are included automatically.
For repeat buyers, RFIDAK locks tooling, artwork and chip encoding on file so subsequent POs ship faster — typically 5–10 business days for stock chip types at previously-run quantities. Price is adjusted transparently per chip market rate and FX movement; we flag any chip shortage (e.g., DESFire EV3) before quotation so the project plan stays realistic.
Key µFR Classic CS NFC Reader specs: frequency 13.56 MHz (HF); dimensions Standard: 86 x 54 x 9 mm; OEM: 84 x 50 x 5 mm. A full technical datasheet including read range, chip memory map, IP / temperature rating and compliance certificates is available on request; attach your reader model and target environment so we can confirm suitability before quoting.
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