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Overview

The Prox-Module is an OEM coupler which embeds all the key components of a a very small size contactless interface: 3 cm x 3 cm.

This device is a macro component (or module) that is plugged on the mother PCB of the final equipment. Consequently, GemProx-Module is well suited for hand-held terminals such as POS terminals, PDAs or any other portable devices. It also allows the user to turn the RF field off, when not in operation, for battery saving.
The markets targeted by the Prox-Module are the Proximity Payments, Identity, Access Control and Mass Transit.

Benefits

Easy to use
With Prox, the contactless technology has now reached the same level of accessibility as the contact one. The application software is dramatically simplified by the use of a high level command set, API library and PC/SC v2.0 driver.

Automatic operating modes such as the card insertion / removal, the PayPass card recognition algorithm or the Mifare® Application Directory (MAD) are implemented on-board and provide the highest possible performances.

Compliant with market standards
Prox technology is fully compliant with the ISO 14443 A and B standard. The T=CL protocol is handled directly by the reader. The Mifare protocol and security scheme are also supported.
Prox readers are ranked among the very best readers in terms of interoperability, thanks to the unique experience of Gemplus both in smart card and reader technologies.

Technical support
An external antenna is connected to the Prox-Module. Can be supplied off-the-shelf antennas.

Technical Specifications
Contactless card interface Operating frequency 13.56 MHz
Compliance Full ISO 14443 -1 to ?4 compliant, embedded T=CL protocol
Read/write the following Smart Cards:
  -  ISO 14443 A, B, T=CL cards (excepted in Wiegand mode)
  -  Mifare® cards (including DESFire)
 -   SR176, SRIX512 and SRIX4K chip based cards
  -  Other cards on request.
Baud rate 106 Kbps to 848 Kbps
Reading distance up to 10 cm, depending on antenna size
Remote antenna Connection distance: up to 50 cm
Option: Double antenna
Host interface Type of interface Serial RS232, TTL levels or Wiegand 32 bits (Mifare and type A cards)
I Protocol Gemplus Block Protocol (GBP)
Baud rate 1.2 Kbps to 460 Kbps
SAM interface Number of Security Access Modules (SAM) 4, to be connected externally
Compliance IISO 7816 -1 to -3, T=0, T=1 protocols
SAM power supply +5 VDC +/- 10 %
Baud rate 9.6 Kbps a 115 Kbps
Power supply Voltage +5 VDC +/- 10 %
  Current 200 mA
Low power management functions to control the RF field
Environment Operating temperature range -20 °C to +70 °C (-4 °F to +158 °F)
Storage temperature range -40 °C to +85 °C (-40 °F to +185 °F)
Humidity 0 % to 93 % non condensing
  EMC C89/336/CEE
  Safety UL 1950, cUL CSA 950, EN 60950
  MTBF 800,000 H at 20 °C
Main functions High level command set
PayPass and ExpressPay level 1 compliance
ICAO and FIPS 201 / PIV specifications compliance
Mifare® Application Directory (MAD)
Card insertion/removal detection
E-purse command set
Several operating modes
Self test
Output signals   3 LED indicators
1 beeper
4 SAMs
Antenna
Associated tools GemProx Development Kit
PC/SC v2.0 driver for Windows 2000/XP
C language source code API
Firmware download tools (Q4 2006)
Dimensions 30 mm (H) x 30 mm (W) x 10 mm (D)
Weight 65 g
Optional antenna GemProx antenna type C2 IImpedance: 50 ohms
Reading distance: up to 5 cm with GemEasy8000 Mifare cards
Cable length: 50 cm
Easy connection to the GemProx-Module
 
 
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