Sony RCS640IC Users Manual

Reader/Writer Module

RC-S640/IC

Product Specifications

Note: This document is subject to change without notice.

RC-S640/IC Product Specifications

 FeliCa is a contactless IC card technology developed by Sony Corporation.
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document.

Introduction

This document describes the major features and specifications of Sony’s Reader/Writer module, RC-S640/IC.
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.

RC-S640/IC satisfies the specifications mentioned with this document only when it connects with the specified
antenna.

Please confirm the specified antenna for RC-S640/IC. (Refer to Appendix A)

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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-S640/IC 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

2.1.4 RF communication performance ............................................................................................... 10

2.2 Interface .............................................................................................................................................. 11

2.2.1 Connector .................................................................................................................................. 11

2.2.2 Pin assignment .......................................................................................................................... 11

2.3 Electrical specifications ....................................................................................................................... 12

2.3.1 Absolute maximum rating .......................................................................................................... 12

2.3.2 Electrical characteristics ............................................................................................................ 12

2.3.3 Others ........................................................................................................................................ 13

2.4 Reliability specifications ...................................................................................................................... 13

2.5 External dimensions ............................................................................................................................ 14

2.5.1 Module ....................................................................................................................................... 14

*1,*2

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3 Precautions .............................................................................................................................. 16

3.1 Handling precautions .......................................................................................................................... 16

3.2 Notes on external appearance ............................................................................................................ 17

Appendix A About specified antenna ........................................................................................ 18

A.1 RC-S640/ICA ...................................................................................................................................... 18

Appendix B About installation ................................................................................................... 20

B.1 Installation requirements for RC-S640/ICA ........................................................................................ 20

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