Pro-Active CRAZY WRITER - Origum Distribution AB

3rd party product integration
Information sheet
Contactless module integration
Targetted markets
Security,
Access Control,
Biometric applications,
Transit,
Universities,
SpringCard Crazy Writer
OEM contactless smartcard reader + 2 µSIM/SAM
SpringCard CrazyWriter is a versatile OEM contactless reader/writer.
Its 2 integrated SIM/SAM couplers are ready to receive any SAM
smartcard for advanced security operations.
With its compact design and bus-powered USB interface, CrazyWriter
integrates itself easily into card printers, vending or ticketing
machines, fare gates or validators in transportation networks, and
more.
Available on:
Pebble
Dualys
Securion
Tattoo
Tattoo Rewrite
Quantum
Software Development Kit:
Included
Not included
Free of charge (PC/SC)
Charged
SpringCard CrazyWriter USB is compliant with both PC/SC and CCID
specifications, thus can be operated from common OSes using
default drivers. It brings immediate contactless card support to
existing PC/SC applications (the whole product is seen as 3 PC/SC
readers : 1 contactless, and 2 SIM/SAM).
On the other hand, CrazyWriter may be configured for legacy, and is
in this case 100% compatible with earlier products from SpringCard
(CSB4, K531, etc).
Established in 2000, Pro Active is an innovative provider of smartcard
related solutions, and one of the leaders on the contactless-reader
market. SpringCard has been created to distribute Pro Active’s
contact and contactless products worldwide, under a single brand
name.
Computer connection:
RS232
USB port
Printer USB port
This datasheet provides details regarding the above-mentioned item integrated into an Evolis
printer. Please note that specifications and details are subject to change without notice and
should therefore be confirmed by Evolis prior to any purchase.
Data source: Pro-Active SpringCard datasheets. Information subject to change without notice.
The Crazy Writer and SpringCard names are registered trademarks of Pro-Active SAS. All
other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. www.springcard.com and
www.pro-active.fr

Feature set
Main characteristics
Supported Standards
IT Platforms
Supported Tag-ICs
Reading distance
SIM / SAM interfaces
Operating and Storage
Conditions
Approvals / Compliances
RF Transmission frequency: 13.56 Mhz
Communication: USB 1.1
Two SAM sockets
ISO/ IEC 14443A, ISO/ IEC 14443B,
T=CL
CALYPSO (Option)
Windows XP, Vista
Win 2000 upon technical validation of the Evolis printers
Linux
NXP (Philips) Mifare ® Classic & Ultralight
NXP (Philips) DESFire, SmartMX, ProX
Infineon SLE66 family
ST Microelectronics SR, SRI, SRIX families
ASK CTS256/ CTS512
Calypso (CD97, CD21, GTML,…)
ISO 14443A Tags, ISO 14443B Tags
Up to 40mm, typical 20mm depending on Tag, Card and Environment
ID-000 (µSIM) card format
2 SAM
ISO/IEC 7816, T=0 & T=1 compliance
Smartcard class A & B (3V & 5V)
Card baud rate: up to 115200 bps
Clock frequency: 3,6864 Mhz
Operating Temp. 0°C to +70°C
Storage Temp. -40°C to +85°C
RoHS compliant
FCC pending
CE EN50082 / EN 55022 Class B
API & SDK
Computer interface
Full PC/SC – Free SDK available on Springcard web site
Linux : pcsc-lite CCID driver
Through the printer’s internal USB Hub (USB 1.1)
Printer powered
This datasheet provides details regarding the above-mentioned item integrated into an Evolis
printer. Please note that specifications and details are subject to change without notice and
should therefore be confirmed by Evolis prior to any purchase.
Data source: Pro-Active SpringCard datasheets. Information subject to change without notice.
The Crazy Writer and SpringCard names are registered trademarks of Pro-Active SAS. All
other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. www.springcard.com and
www.pro-active.fr