Axagon CRE-SM2 Smart Card Reader USB 2.0 Black 1.3m Cable

The Axagon CRE-SM2 is a desktop smart card and memory card reader with a USB 2.0 interface and a 1.3 m fixed cable. It offers four card slots — Smart Card, SD, microSD and SIM — and supports common contact and chip card formats including payment cards. The reader is compatible with eID applications and works with Windows, macOS and Linux systems. The compact black housing, non-slip pads and a long cable provide stable desktop use.

Advantages

The reader supports multiple card types in a single device, combining smart card access with SD/microSD and SIM management. It uses the CCID USB 2.0 protocol with backward compatibility to USB 1.1 and supports plug-and-play operation. Built-in LEDs indicate USB connection and card activity, while the device is bus-powered (no external power supply required). The unit is compliant with standards such as ISO 7816, EMV 4.1, PC/SC 2.0 and FIPS 201, and includes SIMedit software for SIM contact backup and editing.

Suitable for

• Secure authentication and eID applications
• Banking and payment card usage
• SIM card management, contact backup and transfer
• Data transfer and backup between SD/microSD cards and a PC
• Desktop use in offices, kiosks and point-of-service terminals

Key specifications

• Interface: USB 2.0 (CCID), backward compatible with USB 1.1; Type-A male connector
• Slots supported: Smart Card, SD, microSD, SIM (standard; micro/nano with adapter)
• Smart card standards: ISO 7816 Class A/B/C (5V/3V/1.8V), EMV 4.1, protocols T=0, T=1, I2C and various SLE/AT chips
• Memory card support: SD/SDHC/SDXC, MMC and eMMC (various versions), microSD, miniSD (with adapter)
• Driver/compatibility: PC/SC 2.0, Microsoft Smart Card for Windows, Microsoft WHQL USB Smart Card Reader compatible
• Speed: up to 420 Kbps (smart card interface, card dependent)
• Power: USB bus-powered
• Indicators: green LED (USB connection), red LED (card present / data transfer)
• Dimensions: 77 × 54 × 52 mm; Cable length: 130 cm; Weight: 91 g
• Supported OS: Windows XP and later (32/64-bit), Windows Server 2003/2008/2012/2016 and later, macOS 10.x and later, Linux kernel 2.4.x and later

How to use

Connect the Axagon CRE-SM2 to an available USB port on your computer using the built-in 1.3 m cable. The device is plug-and-play on supported operating systems; install drivers if required by your platform. Insert the appropriate card into the matching slot: smart cards into the Smart Card slot, SD or microSD cards into their slots (use adapter for mini/micro variants if necessary), and SIM cards into the SIM slot (microSIM and nanoSIM fit with adapters). Use the supplied or downloadable SIMedit software to manage SIM contacts and perform backups. Monitor the LEDs: green indicates USB connection, red steady indicates card insertion and flashing indicates data transfer.

Recommendations

Use the reader on a stable desktop surface and avoid removing cards during active data transfer. For SIM editing and backup, download the SIMedit software from the manufacturer’s Product Support page. Keep the device connected directly to the computer USB port rather than through an unpowered hub to ensure sufficient power.