Sony Group RCS634UA Contactless IC Card Reader/Writer User Manual RC S634 UA Product Specifications
Sony Corporation Contactless IC Card Reader/Writer RC S634 UA Product Specifications
User Manual
Reader/Writer Module
RC-S634/UA
Product Specifications
Note: This document is subject to change without notice.
RC-S634/UA Product Specifications
Introduction
This document describes the major features and specifications of Sony’s Reader/Writer module, RC-S634/UA.
For the purpose of this document, the terms below denote the products or equipment described to the right.
Card : A contactless IC card.
Reader/Writer : A device used to read and write contactless IC cards, tags and devices.
Controller : An external computer or an equivalent device that is directly connected to a
Reader/Writer via a specific cable.
User applications use some libraries to access the RC-S634/UA. API specifications vary depending on the
products used, as well as the intended usage of the system, making it necessary to refer to the appropriate
document for each.
Model name Description Usage Reference document
For embedded device “SDK for NFC Reference Implementation
Basic Suite API Specifications”
RC-S634/UA USB for controller
interfacing
For Windows PC “SDK for NFC User’s Manual”
NOTE1 A driver for embedded devices, as well as the FeliCa libraries, must be developed by yourself.
For this purpose, the “SDK for NFC Reference Implementation Basic Suite” is optionally available.
NOTE2 There are three ways to use the RC-S634/UA in combination with Windows PCs.
• Using FeliCa Library which is a part of “SDK for NFC Lite / SDK for NFC Starter Kit”
• Using PC/SC functions
• Using NFP (Near Field Proximity) functions for Windows 8
For system requirement, refer to the following web site:
<http://www.sony.net/Products/felica/business/products/list.html>
NOTE3 For beginning the services using specific card brands, it is necessary to obtain permission from
companies which hold the right to use by yourself.
NOTE4 Please note that Business Opportunity Loss by failure or other causes cannot be compensated
irrespective of the warranty period. The prior check of operation in your system is strongly recommended.
• FeliCa is a contactless IC card technology developed by Sony Corporation.
• FeliCa is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
• All names of companies and products contained herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of the
respective companies.
• No part of this document may be copied, or reproduced in any form, without the prior consent of Sony
Corporation.
• Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
• Sony Corporation assumes no liability for damages arising from, or in connection with, the use of this
document.
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Safety Information and Caution
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
For the customers in USA
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
WARNING
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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For the customers in Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
The term “IC:” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications
were met.
Pour les clients au Canada
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de
licence. L’utilisation doit répondre aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) ce matériel ne doit pas provoquer de
brouillage et (2) il doit accepter tout brouillage, même celui qui est susceptible d’affecter son fonctionnement.
La mention « IC: » devant le numéro de certification/ homologation signifie uniquement que les spécifications
techniques d’Industrie Canada sont remplies.
For the customers in Europe
Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares that this RC-S634/UA is in compliance with the essential requirements
and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
For details, please access the following URL:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
For use in following areas: residential, commercial and light industrial.
This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using
connection cables not longer than 3 meters (9.8 feet).
Emissions from this inductive device could cause interference to nearby receivers of other radio services.
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation,
1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH,
Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany
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Contents
1 Key functions and features......................................................................................................... 8
2 Hardware specifications.............................................................................................................. 9
2.1 Major specifications............................................................................................................................... 9
2.1.1 FeliCa or ISO/IEC 18092 (212 / 424 kbps) communication ........................................................ 9
2.1.2 ISO/IEC 14443 or ISO/IEC 18092 (106 kbps) communication.................................................... 9
2.1.3 Compatible cards, tags and devices*1,*2 .................................................................................... 10
2.1.4 RF communication performance ............................................................................................... 10
2.2 Interface .............................................................................................................................................. 11
2.2.1 Connector .................................................................................................................................. 11
2.2.2 Pin assignment .......................................................................................................................... 11
2.3 USB communication specifications..................................................................................................... 12
2.4 Electrical specifications ....................................................................................................................... 14
2.4.1 Absolute maximum rating.......................................................................................................... 14
2.4.2 Electrical characteristics............................................................................................................ 14
2.4.3 Others........................................................................................................................................ 15
2.5 Reliability specifications ...................................................................................................................... 15
2.6 External dimensions............................................................................................................................ 16
2.6.1 Drive board ................................................................................................................................16
2.6.2 Antenna ..................................................................................................................................... 17
2.7 Label specifications............................................................................................................................. 18
2.8 RF performance and the use of magnetic sheet................................................................................. 18
3 Software development kit ......................................................................................................... 19
3.1 For embedded system ........................................................................................................................ 19
3.2 For Windows ....................................................................................................................................... 20
3.2.1 Development environment......................................................................................................... 20
3.2.2 API ............................................................................................................................................. 20
3.2.3 System requirements for platform ............................................................................................. 20
4 Packing specifications .............................................................................................................. 21
4.1 Packing details (tentative)................................................................................................................... 21
5 Precautions ................................................................................................................................22
5.1 Handling precautions .......................................................................................................................... 22
5.2 Notes on external appearance............................................................................................................ 23
Appendix A About installation..................................................................................................... 24
A.1 Installation requirements for RC-S634/UA ......................................................................................... 24
A.2 Reduction of the impact of metal ........................................................................................................ 25
Appendix B About interface cable .............................................................................................. 26
B.1 Terminal requirements of FFC / FPC ................................................................................................. 26
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1 Key functions and features
RC-S634/UA (hereinafter called the module) writes and reads data to and from FeliCa-enabled contactless IC
cards. It can also write and read data based on the ISO/IEC 14443 contactless IC card standards. Immune to
wear caused by dirt and friction, contactless operation leads to enhanced maintainability.
Device driver for the module supports the industry-standard PC/SC specifications version 2.0 for the
programming interfaces between PC applications, the operating system and cards.
Key functions and features of the module are detailed below. For more information, please contact our
exclusive distributor or sales representative.
• Based on an inductive read/write system type-certified by the Radio Law of Japan. It is also compliant
with the relevant standards in the United States, Canada, and Europe.
• Compatible with a wide variety of not only cards based on ISO/IEC14443-4 (T=CL) such as MIFARE
DESFire, Calypso CD Light, but also MIFARE DESFire EV1, MIFARE Plus, Topaz / Jewel, NFC Forum
Tags and NFC-Forum-certified devices.
• Compactly designed with a really thin antenna.
• Interface versatility made possible by the use of USB for host controller connection.
• Environmentally friendly, with the adoption of lead-free soldering.
• Successful passage of rigorous validation tests by Microsoft’s WHQL (Windows Hardware Quality Labs).
• Higher interoperability provided by the NFC Forum 1st Wave Certification with other NFC-Forum-certified
devices
• An effective development environment “SDK for NFC & Adobe AIR / Adobe Flash” is available.
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2 Hardware specifications
This chapter focuses on major hardware specifications.
2.1 Major specifications
The following describes the module’s major specifications.
2.1.1 FeliCa or ISO/IEC 18092 (212 / 424 kbps) communication
• Carrier frequency (fc) : 13.56 MHz
• Data transfer rate*1 : fc/64 (212 kbps, approximately), fc/32 (424 kbps, approximately)
• Modulation system : Transmission – ASK, Reception – ASK
• Bit coding : Transmission – Manchester coding, Reception – Manchester coding
• Communication system : Half-duplex communication
*1 Available only when the card or the device to be used is also compatible with fc/32.
<Ad-hoc communication>
Feasibility of data exchange and other functions necessary for application execution depends on the FeliCa
Ad-hoc Link Protocol (FALP) on the device used to control the module and mobile phones, as well as the
method of implementing the FALP-compatible application. For more information, please refer to the
documents that accompany Sony’s software development kit and individual applications (there is no
description about FALP in an English version).
2.1.2 ISO/IEC 14443 or ISO/IEC 18092 (106 kbps) communication
• Carrier frequency (fc) : 13.56 MHz
• Data transfer rate*2 : fc/128 (106 kbps, approximately), fc/64 (212 kbps, approximately),
fc/32 (424 kbps, approximately)
• Modulation system
o Type A (fc/128) : Transmission – ASK, Reception – ASK
o Type A (fc/64, fc/32) : Transmission – ASK, Reception – BPSK
o Type B : Transmission – ASK, Reception – BPSK
• Bit coding
o Type A (fc/128) : Transmission – Modified Miller
Reception – Manchester coding with subcarrier
o Type A (fc/64, fc/32) : Transmission – Modified Miller, Reception – NRZ with subcarrier
o Type B : Transmission – NRZ, Reception – NRZ with subcarrier
• Communication system : Half-duplex communication
**2 Available only when the card or the device to be used is also compatible with fc/64 or fc/32.
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2.1.3 Compatible cards, tags and devices*1,*2
• Card based on FeliCa
o RC-S850 Series (RC-S850, RC-S853, RC-S854, RC-S855)
o RC-S860 Series (RC-S860, RC-S862, RC-S864)
o RC-S880 Series (RC-S888, RC-S889)
o FeliCa Lite (RC-S886, RC-S710)
o FeliCa Plug / NFC Dynamic Tag (RC-S801, RC-S802)
o Mobile phone incorporating a Mobile FeliCa IC chip (on which the Mobile FeliCa OS Version 2.0 is
running)
• Card based on ISO/IEC14443-4 (T=CL)
o MIFARE DESFire
o Calypso CD Light
• Topaz / Jewel
• MIFARE Classic
• MIFARE Ultralight / Ultralight C
• MIFARE DESFire / DESFire EV1
• MIFARE Plus
• PicoPass (ISO/IEC14443-2)
• NFC Forum Tag
o Type 1 static / dynamic
o Type 2 static / dynamic
o Type 3
o Type 4A / 4B
• NFC-Forum-certified device
*1 Usable number of cards: One at a time.
*2 Please consult us in advance when using a card or a device other than the ones listed above.
2.1.4 RF communication performance
• 25 mm or more (No dead zones of more than 1 mm wide within the above range)
<Measurement conditions>
In a free space (temperature: 25ºC, humidity: 50%RH) that is potentially unaffected by nearby radio waves
and magnetic sources, a single RC-S888 card (operating at its center frequency) is polled by a standard
module. The card is placed so that its center aligns with the center of the module’s antenna along a vertical
axis perpendicular to the antenna surface, with its longitudinal edges maintained in parallel to those of the
antenna.
NOTE The communication performance may be different with the kind of the card, making it necessary
to verify its performance.
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2.2 Interface
Interfacing between the module and the controller utilizes the connector described below.
2.2.1 Connector
• Model number: 9690S-06B-GFN1 made by IRISO ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
Low-profile, 0.5 mm pitch FFC/FPC connector
(Au plated / Double terminal / SMT / Right angle / NON-ZIF / 6 poles)
NOTE1 Please make sure to connect a cable in the right direction because the connector has a double
terminal.
NOTE2 For applicable cable, refer to B.1 “Terminal requirements of FFC / FPC”.
2.2.2 Pin assignment
Table 2-1: Pin assignment
No. Designation Function Remarks
1 Vbus Power supply DC5.0V input
2 D- D- signal USB 2.0, full speed
3 D+ D+ signal USB 2.0, full speed
4 GND Ground For grounding
5 Reserve Non Requires OPEN processing by the controller
6 Reserve Non Requires OPEN processing by the controller
NOTE Please confirm the position of 1pin in external dimensions.
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2.3 USB communication specifications
A suspend signal from the controller is received through the USB interface to offer the capability for reduced
power consumption.
See the tables below for USB communication specifications.
Table 2-4: Communication specifications
Item Description
USB transfer speed USB 2.0, full speed
Number of endpoints 4
Endpoint 0 Control transfer using individual 64-byte buffers for IN and OUT directions
Endpoint 1 Bulk transfer using individual 64-byte buffers for IN direction
Endpoint 2 Bulk transfer using individual 64-byte buffers for OUT direction
Command transfer Data of any given packet length is bulk-transferred to Endpoint 2 (OUT direction).
Response transfer Data of any given packet length is bulk-transferred from Endpoint 1 (IN direction).
Table 2-5: Device descriptor
bLength 12h
bDescriptorType 01h
bcdUSB 0200h
bDeviceClass FFh
bDeviceSubClass 00h
bDeviceProtocol 00h
bMaxPacketSize0 40h
idVendor 054Ch
idProduct 06C2h
bcdDevice 0111h
iManufacturer 01h
iProduct 02h
iSerialNumber 04h
bNumConfigurations 01h
Table 2-6: Configuration descriptor
bLength 09h
bDescriptorType 02h
wTotalLength 0020h
bNumInterfaces 01h
bConfigurationValue 01h
iConfiguration 00h
bmAttributes 80h
MaxPower 50h
Table 2-7: Interface descriptor
bLength 09h
bDescriptorType 04h
bInterfaceNumber 00h
bAlternateSetting 00h
bNumEndpoints 02h
bInterfaceClass FFh
bInterfaceSubClass 00h
bInterfaceProtocol 00h
iInterface 00h
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Table 2-8: Endpoint descriptor (OUT)
bLength 07h
bDescriptorType 05h
bEndpointAddress 02h
bmAttributes 02h
wMaxPacketSize 0040h
bInterval 00h
Table 2-9: Endpoint descriptor (IN)
bLength 07h
bDescriptorType 05h
bEndpointAddress 81h
bmAttributes 02h
wMaxPacketSize 0040h
bInterval 00h
Table 2-10: String descriptor #0
bLength 04h
bDescriptorType 03h
wLANGID 0409h
Table 2-11: String descriptor #1
bLength 0Ah
bDescriptorType 03h
bString SONY (Unicode)
Table 2-12: String descriptor #2
bLength 16h
bDescriptorType 03h
bString RC-S634/UA (Unicode)
Table 2-13: String descriptor #4
bLength 10h
bDescriptorType 03h
bString “Serial number” (e.g. 0000001) (Unicode)
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2.4 Electrical specifications
2.4.1 Absolute maximum rating
Observe the following ranges of operation in order to avoid irreparable damage to the module.
Table 2-14: Absolute maximum rating
Item Rating Unit
Power supply voltage -0.3 ～ +5.5 V
Input voltage -0.3 ～ +3.9 V
2.4.2 Electrical characteristics
Table 2-15: Electrical characteristics
(Conditions) Temperature: 25ºC, Humidity: 50%RH
Item Min Max Unit Remarks
Power supply voltage (Vbus) *1 4.75 5.25 V DC input, GND = 0V
Ripple voltage: Less than 50mVpp
Current capacity: More than 200mA
Current consumption (IVbus) *2 160 mA Vbus = 5.0V
RF ON: Approx. 100mA
RF OFF: Approx. 15mA
Current consumption (ISUS) 1000 μA During USB suspend
H-level input voltage 2.0 3.6 V
L-level input voltage 0 0.8 V
H-level output voltage 2.8 3.6 V
L-level output voltage 0 0.3 V
*1 To power the module, use the USB-controlled Vbus power voltage. Fully verify to noise from power supply,
other modules and cables, since noise exerts deleterious effects on communication performance.
*2 The module’s max. current consumption is the same as the value set to MaxPower of the USB descriptor. Current
consumption changes by power supply voltage, the existence of cards, installation.
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2.4.3 Others
• Operating environment (no condensation or frost)
o Performance assurance temperature/humidity*1
0ºC 50ºC
20～90%RH Less than 50%RH
40ºC
o Function assurance temperature/humidity*2
20～90%RH
0ºC 60ºC
Less than 50%RH
40ºC-10ºC
*1 Guarantees section 2.1.4 “RF communication performance”.
*2 Guarantees normal operation of the RF communication processor, although the communication performance described
above cannot be assured in temperature extremes.
NOTE The board temperature inevitably rises if module is continually transmitting card access
commands (such as when polling a card). Make sure to design the enclosure so that the internal temperature
and humidity can be held within the specified ranges.
• Storage environment (no condensation or frost)
0ºC 70ºC
Less than 60%RH
-20ºC
• Mass : Approx. 4.5g (Drive board 1.7g, Antenna 2.8g)
2.5 Reliability specifications
• Shock : IEC60068-2-27 Test Ea
• Vibration : IEC60068-2-64 Test Fh
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2.6 External dimensions
The module consists of two pieces of a drive board and an antenna. Each external dimensions is shown in the
following figures.
2.6.1 Drive board
1.1 (max) 1.7 (max)
include shield
1.3 (max)
44
5.9
1.3
40.6
0.8±0.1
39.4
5
20 20 4
6.9 8.1
4.4
A
Host connector
Antenna
connector
1pin
φ2 NTH
12
1pin
Mount area
Tolerance: ±0.3
(Unit: mm)
NOTE1 Do not screw down a drive board, since components break.
NOTE2 Do not remove electromagnetic shield sheet which has covered mount area A. Removal of this
sheet is subject to penalties according to applicable laws or regulations.
Figure 2-4: External dimensions of drive board
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2.6.2 Antenna
Magnetic sheet
(covered with metal sheet)
Terminal side
1pin
Antenna center
88
38
58
Tolerance: ±0.3
(Unit: mm)
Thickness of antenna
0.5 (max)
NOTE1 Connect antenna 1pin to antenna connector 1pin.
NOTE2 Please place the antenna so that the opposite side of magnetic sheet faces a card.
Figure 2-5: External dimensions of antenna
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2.7 Label specifications
The module bears a serial label in the position shown below.
Serial label
Figure 2-5: Position of label
2.8 RF performance and the use of magnetic sheet
• RF (communication) performance is closely related to the effectiveness of the magnetic and metal sheets
used below and around the antenna of the module.
• RF performance varies considerably, depending not only on the magnetic permeability (μ’, μ”),
dimensions and thickness of the magnetic sheet but also on the dimensions and material of the metal
sheet used. There is also a possibility that it is affected by metal in the installation environment.
• The module is designed to be used with the specified magnetic and metal sheets attached in advance to
control the magnetic field generated by the antenna, as well as to minimize the possible effects from the
installation environment.
This contributes a great deal to the reduction of the time required for weighing the effects of the installation
environment and evaluating the module’s RF performance.
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3 Software development kit
This chapter describes the efficient software development kit for applications in your system. For more
information, please contact our exclusive distributor or sales representative.
3.1 For embedded system
• Product name
o SDK for NFC Reference Implementation Basic Suite
• Overview
o This SDK enables you to efficiently develop applications to access unsecure services.
o This SDK provides reference implementations of device driver and libraries, test programs, sample
programs and documents.
o Those reference implementations are provided as platform-independent C source codes and are
intended to be modified, adjusted and optimized as necessary according to a CPU or operating
system (OS) used.
Reference implementations of drivers and libraries, test programs and sample programs provided from this
SDK are tested on the conditions shown in Table 3-1.
Table 3-1: Test conditions
OS CPU Development environment
Ubuntu 10.04.2 IA32 GNU Make + gcc (included in Ubuntu 10.04.2)
(self-compile)
Abdroid*1 ARM Ubuntu 10.04.2
abdroid-sdk_r15 + abdroid-ndk_r7
(cross-compile)
*1 It is tested on Android 3.1, 4.0.3 emulator.
Table 3-2 shows the desirable conditions to use this SDK.
Table 3-2: System requirements for platform
Item Requirements
CPU Bit width of address : 16bits or above
Bit width of register : 32bits or above
USB host controller USB 2.0, full speed
RAM 3KB or more (platform-dependent)
Code section 32KB or more (platform-dependent)
OS Preemptive multitasking OS,
or one that allows exclusive use of CPU to a driver
System clock (Timer) Availability of system clock or timer to measure elapsed time
NOTE It is not guaranteed that the reference implementations can be ported to a platform which satisfies
all of the above requirements.
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3.2 For Windows
• Product name
o SDK for NFC Lite, SDK for NFC Starter Kit
• Overview
o This SDK enables you to efficiently develop applications to access unsecure services.
o This SDK provides device driver, some libraries include FeliCa Library and documents.
o This SDK enables you to control access to all cards with PC/SC.
3.2.1 Development environment
• Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Service Pack 1
• Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 Service Pack 1
• Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Service Pack 1
3.2.2 API
Device driver supports the following API.
• FeliCa Library (Sony Proprietary)
• FeliCa PC/SC (Sony Proprietary)
• PC/SC Ver.2.0 Part.3 Rev.2.01.09
• PC/SC Ver.2.0 Part.3 Rev.2.01.09 AMENDMENT 1
• PC/SC Ver.2.0 Part.3 Rev.2.02
• NFP (Windows 8) (under development)
3.2.3 System requirements for platform
• OS
o Windows 7 SP1 32-bit (x86), 64-bit (x64)
o Windows Vista SP2 32-bit (x86), 64-bit (x64)
o Windows XP SP3 32-bit (x86)
o Windows 8 32-bit (x86), 64-bit (x64) (under development)
NOTE The product does not support Windows XP Professional SP3 64-bit (x64), Windows XP
Tablet PC Edition and Windows XP Embedded Edition.
• Language
English and Japanese (device driver is not dependent on the language) (T.B.D)
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4 Packing specifications
4.1 Packing details
The following shows how modules are packed in a master carton.
• Number of packed modules : 400
• Master carton external dimensions : 365mm × 245mm × 285mm (W × H × D)
Drive board on tray
Antenna on tray
Protective panel
Antistatic bag
Master carton
Antistatic bag
Protective panel
Protective panel
Figure 4-1: Packing details
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5 Precautions
5.1 Handling precautions
The module must be handled with special care, keeping the following precautions in mind.
• The module is an inductive-type read/write communication device that is type-certified in compliance with
the Radio Law of Japan. The operating frequency is 13.56 MHz. Disassembly or modification of the
module, removal of the type number or similar acts are subject to penalties according to applicable laws.
• Be sure to use a stable power supply so that the module can be protected from the effect of noise and
excessive voltage peaks, such as lightning, transmitted through the power supply connector.
• Do not cause any chemical or physical damage to the module.
• Do not subject the module surface to contaminated air or materials.
• Tightly ground not only module after installation but all jigs, machines, workbenches and workers’ bodies
to prevent static electricity from affecting the module.
• For safety’s sake, be sure to wear gloves when handling the module, although its surfaces are carefully
finished.
• Protect the module from interference from other wireless machines.
• Do not install the module in an environment where a strong electromagnetic field may exert deleterious
effects on communication performance. Take special note of the installation location so that interference
between the module and other equipment can be adequately controlled.
• Communication performance may be affected by the harmonics of the 13.56 MHz carrier frequency
generated on the signal line.
• Check in advance the compatibility between the module and your system. The module cannot handle part
of the processing sequences*1 provided by mobile phones and other portable devices incorporating
mobile FeliCa IC chips.
• The interface cable (FFC / FPC) is not supplied, making it necessary to prepare the one appropriate for
your system. When selecting the cable, make sure to connect a cable in the right direction because the
connector has a double terminal.
• Do not flourish or do not pull strongly the antenna which is connected with a drive board, since the
antenna terminal may break.
• Measures for static noise and power line noise must be designed and incorporated on your own.
Especially, if the module is connected to two or more system ground ports which have a difference in
electric potential, it may depreciate communication performance and cause unexpected noise.
*1 Among the processing sequences unique to mobile FeliCa compatible portable devices, the module cannot handle the
sequence which allows wireless communication from the Reader/Writer after the mobile FeliCa IC chip was activated by
the portable device via a wired interface. For more information, refer to the “Mobile FeliCa Technical Information”
(Japanese only) that explains Reader/Writer operation in mobile applications.
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5.2 Notes on external appearance
Since the module is designed for embedded applications, please realize that flaws on the order described
below may occur.
• Scratch or stain on the product surface, which has no effect on performance.
• Change in the board color.
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Appendix A About installation
A.1 Installation requirements for RC-S634/UA
The following describes the points to remember when installing the modules.
1. Do not use any metal or carbon compound as the material for the cabinet. The cabinet surface must be at
least 1.5mm apart from the board surface.
2. Stick the antenna to a plane (extreme modification of the antenna is subject to penalties according to
applicable laws or regulations). Do not place any metal in the forbidden area (dot-meshed area in Figure
A-1) secured around the antenna. Particularly, communication performance undoubtedly deteriorates if a
plate-like metal is put near the antenna.
3. In order not to induce eddy current, make a cut in the metal plate surrounding the above forbidden zone.
4. If no performance improvement is achieved through the steps described above, add magnetic sheets, as
shown in Figure A-2, to the metal surface that faces the card.
Side view
Bottom view
Metal forbidden area more than
20mm
more than
20mm
more than
20mm
more than
1.5mm
Antenna area Card direction
Card
Do not place a metal plate
below metal forbidden zone
as much as possible.
3mm
more than
IC
more than
30mm
When an antenna unit is surrounded with a metal plate,
make sure to make a cut.
Cabinet
Antenna
Figure A-1: Installation requirements
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A.2 Reduction of the impact of metal
Deviation from the resonance point caused by bringing the card closer to the metal plate may result in a
change in the card’s original characteristics. The effect of metal plate could be reduced by adding magnetic
sheets to the positions illustrated above.
Cabinet
Magnetic sheet
Addition of magnetic sheet
Unavoidable metal in the cabinet
Card
Antenna
Figure A-2: Reduction of the impact of metal
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Appendix B About interface cable
B.1 Terminal requirements of FFC / FPC
Recommend FFC / FPC (for host controller communication) dimensions are illustrated below.
(Unit: mm)
Supporting board
3.50
±
0.07
More than 3.0 More than 4.0
0.30
±
0.05 0.30
±
0.03
0.50
±
0.10
2.50
±
0.05
0.50±0.05
0.50±0.10
Figure B-1: Recommended FFC / FPC dimensions
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Reader/Writer Module
RC-S634/UA Product Specifications
July 2012 FeliCa Business Division
Sony Corporation
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