nexReader
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nexReader

One reader. Two interfaces.

Dual-interface USB-A reader supporting both NFC and contact smart cards. Delivered with an NFC license card and two nexCard cards, it provides everything required to deploy card-based workflows and activate compatible Nexio features.

How it works

The kit that activates cards.

nexReader brings together the reader, license card, and two nexCard cards. Enough to start a card workflow without complex setup.

Step 1

Dual reader

Contactless NFC + contact smart card over USB-A.

Step 2

License

The license card activates NFC and Eye Care Card.

Step 3

Nexio products

Activates nexBox, nexBox-Dual, nexRef, Refractor 900.

One reader, two interfaces.

The dual-interface reader supports nexCard NFC cards as well as NIDEK / Marco Eye Care Card smart cards. One device to read and manage both technologies.

Key points

The essentials at a glance.

  • NFC and contact smart card support
  • Includes reader, license card and 2 nexCard cards
  • Activation of NFC and Eye Care Card workflows
  • Supports additional Nexio license cards
Compatibility

Designed for the Nexio ecosystem.

Final compatibility depends on the device, firmware, and activated license.

nexCardnexRefnexBoxnexBox-DualHaag-Streit Refractor 900
Specifications

The details that matter.

Host interface
USB 2.0 Full Speed, USB-A, bus powered
Cable
2.9 m
Contact
ISO/IEC 7816 Part 1/2/3/4, 5 V, 3 V and 1.8 V cards, T=0 and T=1 protocols
Contactless
ISO/IEC 14443, ISO/IEC 18092, ISO/IEC 15693, 13.56 MHz frequency
Contactless cards
ISO/IEC 14443-4 Type A/B, ISO/IEC 15693-3, MIFARE, FeliCa, Calypso, J-LIS, NFC Forum Type 1/2/3/4/5
Reading distance
Up to 50 mm depending on tag type
API & driver
PC/SC, CCID, SAM ID-000 slot
Dimensions
98.0 x 66.0 x 11.0 mm
Weight
81.5 g, 5 g tolerance
Enclosure
White and gray ABS, Nexio branding
LED and buzzer
3 LEDs, 2 blue for operation status, 1 green for power, monotone buzzer
Conditions
-10 to 70 °C, maximum humidity 95 % without condensation
Compliance (manufacturer)
CE, UKCA, FCC, VCCI, MIC, RoHS3, REACH, Microsoft WHQL
Use cases

In the field.

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