TE Connectivity smart card readers, Nos. 1955562-1 and 1955562-2, are designed to work with a digital tachograph to track the number of hours a commercial vehicle operator drives, helping prevent fatigue-related accidents. The smart card reader is meant to be easy to use, tamperproof, extremely durable, and it interconnects with a smart card according to ISO 7810 and 7816 standards. The smart card reader has a -25 degrees to 80 degrees C working temperature, making it suitable for tachograph applications that face wide climate variations. The smart card reader is designed for easy card insertion and utilizes an electromechanical ejector for quick and automatic card removal. It is extremely durable and supports 25,000 card insertion/removal cycles. The smart card reader’s heavy duty thermoplastic body has a flammability rating of UL 94 V0.
