Getting started

Welcome to our GitLab software repository.
This page serves to guide you through the initial device setup and to simplify navigation through our software repository.
Below, you will find setup instructions for your devices as well as software SDK examples categorized by different factors such as device type, programming language, platform, card types, software features, etc.

IMPORTANT
If you already know your way around our software repository you can access it via direct software repository link.

Initial setup - installation instruction

Pick your device from the list to jump to the setup section.

NFC Readers

• µFR Series
• µFR Online Series
• Base HD
• DL533N
• DL533R

µFR Series (Nano, Classic CS, Classic, Advance, XL)

Step 1 - Install the appropriate drivers for your operating system. µFR Series NFC Readers use FTDI chips for USB communication. The link from the table below will take you to the FTDI chip driver download page.
Step 2 - Install the latest firmware version (optional). We release frequent firmware updates that add new features to the µFR device. Use the link from the table below to upgrade your device.
Step 3 - Download software examples with SDK. The table below links to software categories.
Step 4 - For software development refer to our API Documentation. Download the link in the table below.

µFR Online Series (Nano Online)

Setup via cable

Step 1 - Install the appropriate drivers for your operating system. µFR Series NFC Readers use FTDI chips for USB communication. The link from the table below will take you to the FTDI chip driver download page.
Step 2 - Install the latest firmware version (optional). We release frequent firmware updates that add new features to the µFR device. Use the link from the table below to upgrade your device.
Step 3 - Download software examples with SDK. The table below links to software categories.
Step 4 - For software development refer to our API Documentation. Download the link in the table below.

Setup via network

Step 1 - Power on a device

• Connect the device to a 5V DC power source.
• Wait for a few moments for the device to boot in Access Point mode (see LED status table below).

Step 2 - Connect to the uFR Online

• Scan for networks using your WiFi-enabled device (computer, smartphone, etc.).
• Connect to the device named ONxxxxxx.
• Wait for the connection to be made successfully.
• Open your favorite web browser and navigate to http://192.168.4.1

Step 3 - Set up your device

• After the web page loads successfully, log in using default credentials (user: ufr - pass: ufr).
• Wait for a few moments for the device to scan for available WiFi networks.
• Select a WiFi network and click the connect button.
• Enter the password for the wireless network if needed and wait for it to connect successfully.

Step 4 - Finish setting up your device

• Click on the uFR Online button on the top left corner to find out your new IP address.
• Reboot your uFR Online reader.

For additional configuration options refer to µFR Online - Quick Start Guide.pdf document.

We also recommend referring to uFR Online - Relevant download links.pdf document for a collection of important document and software links.

Base HD

Step 1 - Install the appropriate drivers for your operating system. USB to RS485 converter uses an FTDI chip for USB communication. The link from the table below will take you to the FTDI chip driver download page.
Step 2 - Install the latest firmware version (optional). We release frequent firmware updates that add new features to the µFR device. Use the link from the table below to upgrade your device.
Step 3 - Download software examples with SDK. The table below links to software categories.
Step 4 - For software development refer to our API Documentation. Download the link in the table below.

DL533N (DL533N USB Dongle, DL533N CS, DL533N XL)

Coming soon...

DL533R (DL533R USB Dongle, DL533R CS, DL533R XL)

Coming soon...

Software SDK categories

This section redirects to software repositories corresponding to the selected tag below.

Programming languages

• Java
• JavaScript
• PHP
• Lazarus
• Borland Delphi
• C
• C++ Borland Builder
• C++ WxWidgets
• Microsoft Visual C++ .NET
• Microsoft Visual C# .NET
• Microsoft Visual Basic .NET
• Python
• NodeJS

Platform

• Android
• Arduino
• Windows
• Linux
• macOS
• Internet of Things - Windows 10 Core

Software category

• Digital Signing
• Browser Extensions
• NFC Card manipulation
• MIFARE Classic
• MIFARE DESFire
• MIFARE Ultralight
• MIFARE Ultralight C
• MIFARE Plus
• Type 2 Tags - NTAG2xx...
• Credit Card Read (public information only)

Software tools

• µFR Reader tool - Reads device configuration and restores factory settings.
• NDEF software and tag emulation - Write NDEF messages in NFC tags (URL, SMS, Phone, WiFi, Bluetooth...) and store NDEF messages inside the NFC reader for NFC tag emulation (NFC Reader becomes NFC tag).
• Keyboard emulation - Reads NFC cards/tags and types card information (Serial number and card content) into selected text field, excel file, etc. Also has an HTTP function for sending card information online.
• MIFARE programming tool - MIFARE card manipulation. Bulk card programming.
• Fast Card Read - Lightweight software for reading NFC cards.
• Async UID sending - Configuration of asynchronous mode on µFR Readers.
• RF Settings manipulation - Manually set RF parameters for µFR Series devices.