ELATEC TWN4 kit TechTracer

RFID engineers and system integrators working on access control, asset tracking, or contactless payment solutions will find the ELATEC TWN4 TechTracer Kit an indispensable tool for rapid prototyping and testing. This development kit centers on the TWN4 MultiTech 2 BLE desktop reader, which combines support for low frequency (125 kHz, 134.2 kHz), high frequency (13.56 MHz), and Bluetooth Low Energy in a single compact unit. With its broad transponder compatibility, the kit allows you to evaluate tags from EM4100, Hitag, MIFARE, DESFire, NTAG, and many other standards right out of the box.

Key specifications

• Included reader: ELATEC TWN4 MultiTech 2 BLE desktop unit
• Supported RFID frequencies: 125 kHz, 134.2 kHz, 13.56 MHz
• LF standards: EM4100, Hitag 1/2/S, FDX-B, HDX, T5577, and more
• HF standards: ISO 14443A/B, ISO 15693, ISO 18092 (NFC), MIFARE, FeliCa, DESFire, NTAG, and more
• Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) integrated for wireless connectivity
• Host interfaces: USB 2.0 (Virtual COM Port or HID), RS232, TTL
• Operating voltage: 4.3V – 5.5V DC via USB
• Integrated antenna for desktop operation
• Kit contents: TWN4 MultiTech 2 BLE reader, assorted RFID transponders/cards, USB cable, access to SDK and documentation
• SDK/API support for Windows, Linux, and Android
• Firmware updateable via USB
• Operating temperature: -25°C to +80°C (reader module)
• Certifications: CE, FCC, IC, RCM, RoHS, REACH
• Security features: AES128 encryption, secure boot, key diversification
• Power consumption: typical 120 mA idle, max 200 mA during read

Why choose it

The TechTracer Kit saves you weeks of development time by providing a ready-to-use evaluation environment for multi-frequency RFID and BLE applications. Its support for both legacy LF tags and modern HF/NFC credentials makes it ideal for migration projects, while the included SDK and sample code accelerate integration into your own software. The reader's robust security features and wide temperature range ensure reliable performance in demanding industrial settings.

Ideal use cases

• Prototyping access control systems with mixed tag populations
• Developing BLE-enabled RFID readers for mobile credentialing
• Testing asset tracking solutions using LF or HF transponders
• Evaluating NFC payment or data exchange applications
• Benchmarking tag read range and performance

Good to know

The kit includes a selection of common transponder types so you can immediately verify compatibility. The desktop reader connects via USB and can be configured as a virtual COM port or HID device, making it easy to integrate with existing test software. ELATEC provides regular firmware updates and a comprehensive SDK with examples for Windows, Linux, and Android platforms.