FeliCa Reader
RC-S493B
FeliCaTM technology compatible contactless
IC card reader is an intelligent, high-performance
reader unit.
The reader supports secure communication
with FeliCa cards or mobile FeliCa phones.
Sophisticated functions &
high-speed processing
Flexible system
settings
424kbps
high-speed communication
OVERVIEW
・ The reader consists of a control board, an antenna and a cable between them. The reader
communicates with the IC card or device after receiving a command from the controller. FeliCa adopts
ISO/IEC 18092-compliant communication protocol.
・This highly-secure ASIC chip actualizes data processing and performs the functions necessary for an encryption
and encoding/decoding circuit within a single chip.
・New applications on the controller can be developed using the reader/writer commands. An optional software
development kit (SDK for FeliCa) is available as an application development tool (for Windows only).
FEATURES
・ Sophisticated functionality & high-speed processing
In addition to command conversion and authentication between a controller and an IC card or a device,
and high-speed encryption/decryption of data communication, the reader also has a self-diagnostic function.
・ Flexible system settings
System settings or changes, or both, can be made to the mutual authentication, authentication keys,
data-transfer speed with the controller and switching of encryption during data transfer.
・High-speed communication (424 kbps)
The reader is capable of high-speed communications and supports the data-transfer rate of 424 kbps*, in addition to
the conventional data transfer rate of 212 kbps.
* Available only when the card or device to be used is compatible with the 424kbps transfer mode.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
RC-S493B
External appearance
USA: FCC ID: AK8RCS493B
Canada: IC No.: 409B-RCS493B
Europe: CE R&TTE (1999/5/EC)
Regulation requirements
Japan: Type Certification No.: BC-08002 (Radio Law)
30 mm (when using RC-S860 series / RC-S880 / RC-S833)
Compliant with ISO/IEC 18092 (212 kbps / 424 kbps Passive communication mode)
212 kbps / 424 kbps (* 2)
13.56 MHz
±300 kHz (at ー30 dB carrier level)
400μV/m or less (at 10 m distance)
Communication distancee (＊1）
Communication method
Communication speed (with card or device)
Carrier frequency
Modulation bandwidth
Electric field strength
Operating temperature/humidity (non condensation or icing)
Storage temperature/humidity (non condensation or icing)
External interface
Communication speed (with controller)
Mass
Dimensions Control board
(W×H×D)
Antenna Antenna cable length
Power voltage and current (typical)
ー10 ℃ to +40 ℃ / 20% RH to 90% RH
40 ℃ to 60 ℃ / 50% RH or less
ー30 ℃ to +70 ℃ / 60% RH or less
Serial (COMS 5 V)
7.2 kbps to 1228.8 kbps
Approx. 110 g
Approx. 71.8 mm×12 mm×63.6 mm
Approx. 50 mm×6 mm×25 mm
Approx. 125 mm (including the connector housing)
DC 12 V, 80 mA and DC 5 V, 100 mA
＊1 Communication distance depends on the peripheral environment. Under ideal conditions, this value is not affected by electromagnetic waves or metallic substances.
＊2 Available only when the card or device to be used compatible with the 424 kbps transfer mode.
● Before purchasing the reader, please confirm that it complies with technical, legal and safety standards regarding emission of electromagnetic radiation and other factors in the country and region of use.
TYPICAL SYSTEM LAYOUT
Data reading
Contactless IC card
Contactless
Serial communication
Controller
・ PC
・ Ticket Machine
・ Bus Fare Collection System
・ Vending Machine, etc.
Reader/Writer
RF communication
Data writing
・Specifications and external appearance are subject to change without prior notice.
・FeliCa is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
・FeliCa is a contactless IC card technology developed by Sony Corporation.
・Other system names and product names described in this catalog are generally registered trademarks or trademarks belonging to their respective development manufacturers. Note that TM and ® symbols are
sometimes purposely omitted from this text.
Sony Corporation
FeliCa Business Division
Professional Solutions Group
2-10-1 Osaki
Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 141-8610 Japan
URL: www.sony.net/Products/felica/
As of Aug. 2014
E2012-07-01