Desktop Reader – NEO 2 HF
Desktop Reader – NEO 2 HF
The UHF | HF | NFC | LEGIC | LF – NEO 2 Desktop RFID Reader is a modern and compact plug-and-play RFID reader with a USB 2.0 interface.
This desktop RFID reader is the perfect solution for the latest enterprise IoT applications and is ideal for a wide range of industries including retail, telecommunications, banking, and healthcare.
Configurable data output with HID or VCP
This versatile RFID reader supports two operating modes via USB:
Virtual COM port (VCP) and Human Interface Device (HID).
An integrated buzzer and LED indicator provide feedback on successful tag communication.
Optional PC/SC interface
An optional PC/SC interface (= Personal Computer/Smart Card) is also available.
SDK included
The reader comes with a configuration software development kit (SDK) for Windows systems.
The following programming languages are supported:
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Binary Command Protocol
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C++ Library for Visual Studio 2005 (VS2005)








Electrical Specifications
- Power Supply: USB VCP + HID
- Power Consumption: <200 mA
- Operating Frequency:
HF | NFC | LEGIC: 13.56 MHz
LF: 125 kHz
UHF: 868 MHz (ETSI), 902–928 MHz - Reading Distance:
UHF: up to 15 cm
HF / NFC: up to 5 cm
LEGIC: up to 5 cm
LF: up to 5 cm - Standard UID Output: ISO 14443A UID LSB
- Antenna: Integrated
- Status Indicators: 1 Bi-color LED, 1 Buzzer
- Interface: USB 2.0 VCP / HID (plug-and-play), CH340E chip, PC/SC
- Connections: 120 cm long cable with USB Type-A plug
Mechanical Specifications
- Dimensions: 115 × 70 × 17 mm (without USB cable)
- Weight: 90 g (including 120 cm USB cable)
- Housing: ABS (black)
Environmental Conditions
- Operating Temperature: -20 °C to +70 °C
- Storage Temperature: -20 °C to +80 °C
- Humidity: up to 95% non-condensing
Supported Standards / Tags – RFID HF | NFC | LEGIC: 13.56 MHz
- ISO 14443 A and compatible
Read/Write:
MIFARE® Classic / 1K / 4K, MIFARE Ultralight® / C,
MIFARE® DESFire® EV1 / 2,
MIFARE® Smart MX, MIFARE® Plus S / X, MIFARE® Pro X, NTAG 21x
UID only: all other ISO14443A RFID tags - ISO 14443 B and compatible
SRI4K, SRIX4K, AT88RF020, 66CL160S, SR176 - ISO 15693 and compatible
EM4135, EM4043, EM4x33, EM4x35,
I-Code SLI / SLIX, M24LR16/64,
TI Tag-it HF-I, SRF55Vxx (my-d vicinity) - ISO 18000-3M3
I-Code ILT-M - LEGIC RF Standard
Full Read/Write:
LEGIC Advant, LEGIC Prime
Smart cards with Card in Card (CIC) technology – LEGIC Advant type AFS 4096-JP with LEGIC loadedSM4200: Segmentation
SM4500: Segmentation and Initialization - Other Supported Standards
ISO 14443 A + B
ISO 15693
LEGIC RF-Standard
Inside Secure *
Sony Felica **
ST SR series
Supported Standards / Tags – RFID LF: 125 kHz
- Read-only: EM4200 and compatible
- FDX-B: Data reading
- Read/Write: Hitag-1, Hitag-S
SDK Information
- Supported Operating Systems: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10
- Supported Languages: Binary Command Protocol, C++ for VS2005
- Demo Software: Available for Windows
Electrical Specifications
- Power Supply: USB VCP + HID
- Power Consumption: <200 mA
- Operating Frequency:
HF | NFC | LEGIC: 13.56 MHz
LF: 125 kHz
UHF: 868 MHz (ETSI), 902–928 MHz - Reading Distance:
UHF: up to 15 cm
HF / NFC: up to 5 cm
LEGIC: up to 5 cm
LF: up to 5 cm - Standard UID Output: ISO 14443A UID LSB
- Antenna: Integrated
- Status Indicators: 1 Bi-color LED, 1 Buzzer
- Interface: USB 2.0 VCP / HID (plug-and-play), CH340E Chip, PC/SC
- Connections: 120 cm long cable with USB Type-A plug
Mechanical Specifications
- Dimensions: 115 × 70 × 17 mm (without USB cable)
- Weight: 90 g (including 120 cm USB cable)
- Housing: ABS (black)
Environmental Conditions
- Operating Temperature: -20 °C to +70 °C
- Storage Temperature: -20 °C to +80 °C
- Humidity: up to 95% non-condensing
Supported Standards / Tags – RFID HF | NFC | LEGIC: 13.56 MHz
- ISO 14443 A and compatible
Read/Write:
MIFARE® Classic / 1K / 4K, MIFARE Ultralight® / C,
MIFARE® DESFire® EV1 / 2,
MIFARE® Smart MX, MIFARE® Plus S / X, MIFARE® Pro X, NTAG 21x
UID read-only: all other ISO14443A RFID tags - ISO 14443 B and compatible
SRI4K, SRIX4K, AT88RF020, 66CL160S, SR176 - ISO 15693 and compatible
EM4135, EM4043, EM4x33, EM4x35,
I-Code SLI / SLIX, M24LR16/64,
TI Tag-it HF-I, SRF55Vxx (my-d vicinity) - ISO 18000-3M3
I-Code ILT-M - LEGIC RF Standard
Full read/write operation:
LEGIC Advant, LEGIC Prime
Smart cards with Card in Card (CIC) technology – LEGIC Advant type AFS 4096-JP with LEGIC loadedSM4200: Segmentation
SM4500: Segmentation & Initialization - Other Supported Standards
ISO 14443 A + B
ISO 15693
LEGIC RF-Standard
Inside Secure *
Sony Felica **
ST SR series
Supported Standards / Tags – RFID LF: 125 kHz
- Read-only: EM4200 and compatible
- FDX-B: Data reading
- Read/Write: Hitag-1, Hitag-S
SDK Information
- Supported OS: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10
- Supported Languages: Binary command protocol, C++ for VS2005
- Demo Software: Available for Windows