F21-NFC Embedded Scan Module: Barcode + NFC in One Device for Access Control & Self-Service Terminals

πŸ“… 2026-08-05 🏭 Xinlong IoT Engineering Team ⏱ 5 min read

Access control needs card reading, kiosks need barcode scanning, and visitors need identity verification β€” packing two modules into one device wastes space and money. F21-NFC embedded scan module integrates barcode scanning and NFC near-field communication on a single module: scan codes for barcodes, tap cards for documents β€” two functions in one device, ready out of the box for access control, self-service terminals and identity verification.

F21-NFC embedded scan module

F21-NFC embedded scan module Β· barcode + NFC in one unit

1. Why Choose F21-NFC

F21-NFC's biggest feature is two functions in one: on one side, barcode scanning with full coverage of paper codes, screen codes and QR codes; on the other, NFC near-field communication that reads ID cards, access cards, transit cards and other card data at a tap. Previously a terminal needed two components β€” a scan module plus a card reader β€” now a single F21-NFC does it all, saving internal space, reducing development and integration work, and improving overall unit cost. The module's compact design fits easily into self-service equipment, gates and access control terminals, making it the first-choice integration for scenarios that need both scanning and card reading.

2. Application Scenarios

1. Access Control Systems & Card Entry

Embed F21-NFC in an all-in-one access control terminal: employees tap their NFC access cards or badges to enter, while visitors present a QR code visitor pass to scan through. The card + scan dual channels complement each other β€” paper codes, screen codes and cards are all supported, so there is no need to distinguish media: one device handles everything.

2. Identity Verification at Self-Service Terminals

Self-service ticket machines, self check-in kiosks and government service terminals: F21-NFC reads NFC documents such as ID cards for real-name verification, while also scanning ticket codes and order QR codes. Identity verification and business processing run seamlessly on the same terminal with no manual intervention, improving both efficiency and accuracy.

3. Payment Terminals & Membership Redemption

Self-checkout and unattended retail devices: customers scan to pay, and members tap NFC cards for points redemption. With both barcode and card media in play, F21-NFC handles both in one device β€” the terminal looks cleaner and deploys more easily.

F21-NFC integration in access control and self-service terminals

Dual scan + card-read channels, fitting access control, self-service terminals and more

3. Technical Specifications

ItemSpecification
Integrated FunctionsBarcode scanning + NFC near-field communication
Barcode ReadingFull coverage of paper codes / screen codes / QR codes
NFC ReadingID cards, access cards, transit cards and other near-field data
Product PositioningEmbedded scan module, out-of-the-box ready
Target DevicesSelf-service equipment, access control systems, payment terminals, identity verification terminals
DesignCompact design, easy to embed into various terminals
πŸ’‘ Refer to the official datasheet for detailed specifications: Download F21-NFC datasheet (PDF). Need integration debugging, mechanical adaptation or OEM/ODM customization? Contact Xinlong directly.

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