Advanced Card Systems ACR1251U-A Contactless Smart Card Reader and Writer User Manual ACR1251U A

Advanced Card Systems Limited Contactless Smart Card Reader and Writer ACR1251U A

Users Manual

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Document Title Here Document Title Here Document Title Here ACR1251U-A2CNCA500 Design Specification Version 1.00.00 Page 2 of 13info@acs.com.hkwww.acs.com.hkVersion History Date By Changes Version2012-1-3 Vincent Zhong Lampard Ou Kit Au  First Release 1.00.00     
Document Title Here Document Title Here Document Title Here ACR1251U-A2CNCA500 Design Specification Version 1.00.00 Page 3 of 13info@acs.com.hkwww.acs.com.hkTable of Contents 1.0. Introduction ...............................................................................................................4 2.0. Features .....................................................................................................................5 3.0. Architecture...............................................................................................................6 4.0. Connection with computer.......................................................................................7 4.1. plug the ACR1251U-A to a computer USB port, and the red light will be flashing................7 4.2. the driver will be auto install after plugging the reader. You should see the red box below .8 4.3. When you put a contactless card on the reader, the green LED will be on. .........................8 4.4. The card ID can be checked by some card tool software, e.g. APDU.exe, the card ID is shown in the red box below.....................................................................................................................9 Appendix A. Parameter sheet ......................................................................................... 10 Appendix B. Firmware Upgrade Procedure...................................................................12 Method 1: Upgrade by “FW” Key....................................................................................................12 Method 2: Upgrade by APDU command........................................................................................12
Document Title Here Document Title Here Document Title Here ACR1251U-A2CNCA500 Design Specification Version 1.00.00 Page 4 of 13info@acs.com.hkwww.acs.com.hk1.0. Introduction The ACR1251U is a dual-interface reader (IFD and PCD) that supports contact (SAM) and contactless (PICC) smart cards.
Document Title Here Document Title Here Document Title Here ACR1251U-A2CNCA500 Design Specification Version 1.00.00 Page 5 of 13info@acs.com.hkwww.acs.com.hk2.0. Features  One standard SIM Size Connector.  ISO 7816 Parts 1-4 Compliant for Contact Smart Card Interface.  ISO 14443 Parts 1-4 Compliant for Contactless Smart Card Interface.  A built-in antenna for PICC contactless access applications.  The ACR1251U supports the following Tag Types: o MIFARE Classic. E.g. MIFARE 1K, 4K, MINI and Ultralight. o ISO14443-4 Type A and B. o FELICA、TOPAZ.  T=CL emulation for MIFare 1K/4K PICCs. Multi-Blocks Transfer Mode is provided for efficient PICC access.  High Speed (424 kbps) Communication for PICCs. #Maximum 848 kbps.  User-Controllable Peripherals. E.g. LED, Buzzer.  Microsoft CCID Compliant for SAM interfaces.  PCSC Compliant for Contact Interfaces.  USB V2.0 Interface. (12M bps)  Device Firmware Upgradeable through the USB Interface.
Document Title Here Document Title Here Document Title Here ACR1251U-A2CNCA500 Design Specification Version 1.00.00 Page 6 of 13info@acs.com.hkwww.acs.com.hk3.0. Architecture AT90SCR is for main processor for communication with PC, and control the contactless chip, communication with SAM card and peripherals. PN512 act as a contactless chip to perform the communication between contactless tags and AT90SCR For communication architecture, the protocol between ACR1251U and PC is using CCID protocol. The communication between SAM is PCSC Compliant ACR1251UPCSC SAMInterfacePSCS LayerISO7816 Part 1-4 SAM(Optional)T=CL & T=1EmulationISO14443Part1-4PICC InterfaceSAM (Socket) PICC (Built-inAntenna)USBInterface(CCID)PhysicalInterfaceACR1251Proprietary API
Document Title Here Document Title Here Document Title Here ACR1251U-A2CNCA500 Design Specification Version 1.00.00 Page 7 of 13info@acs.com.hkwww.acs.com.hk4.0. Connection with computer 4.1. plug the ACR1251U-A to a computer USB port, and the red light will be flashing
Document Title Here Document Title Here Document Title Here ACR1251U-A2CNCA500 Design Specification Version 1.00.00 Page 8 of 13info@acs.com.hkwww.acs.com.hk4.2. the driver will be auto install after plugging the reader. You should see the red box below 4.3. When you put a contactless card on the reader, the green LED will be on.
Document Title Here Document Title Here Document Title Here ACR1251U-A2CNCA500 Design Specification Version 1.00.00 Page 9 of 13info@acs.com.hkwww.acs.com.hk4.4. The card ID can be checked by some card tool software, e.g. APDU.exe, the card ID is shown in the red box below
Document Title Here Document Title Here Document Title Here ACR1251U-A2CNCA500 Design Specification Version 1.00.00 Page 10 of 13info@acs.com.hkwww.acs.com.hkAppendix A. Parameter sheet Device ACR1251U Smart Card Reader/Writer Power supply Supply voltage................................ Regulated 5V DC Supply current................................ <200mA (without smart card) Universal Serial Bus Interface Type............................................... USB, four lines: +5V, GND, D+ and D- Connector ...................................... supplied together with the reader Speed............................................. Full Speed Device, 12 Mbps Contact Smart Card Interface Standard ........................................ ISO 7816 1/2/3, T=0 and T=1 Supply current................................ max. 50mA Smart card voltage......................... 5V / 3V / 1.8V Smart card read / write speed ........ 9600 – 344kbps Short circuit protection .................. +5V / GND on all pins CLK frequency ............................... 4.8 MHz Card connector............................... SIM Connector Contactless Smart Card Interface Standard...............................................ISO 14443 A & B Parts 1-4, ISO18092 Protocol ................................................ISO14443 T=CL for ISO14443-4 compliant cards and T=CL Emulation for MIFARE 1K/4K, ISO 18092 FelCa and NFC tag Smart card read / write speed................106 kbps, 212 kbps, 424 kbps and 848 kbps Operating Frequency for Contactless Cards Access Operating Frequency .............................13.56 MHz Antenna Antenna Size..........................................65mm x 60mm Operating distance.................................up to 50 mm (Depend on Card Type) Built-in peripherals Monotone buzzer Dual-Color LED Case Dimensions .................................... 98 mm (L) x 65 mm (W) x 12.8 mm (H) Color .............................................. White Blue Operating Conditions Temperature .................................. 0 - 50 C Humidity ......................................... 10% - 80% Cable Connector Length ....................................................1.5m (USB)
Document Title Here Document Title Here Document Title Here ACR1251U-A2CNCA500 Design Specification Version 1.00.00 Page 11 of 13info@acs.com.hkwww.acs.com.hkStandard/Certifications CE, FCC EN300330 EN55022 & EN55024 EN55014 OS Windows 98, ME, 2K, XP, 7 OEM OEM-Logo
Document Title Here Document Title Here Document Title Here ACR1251U-A2CNCA500 Design Specification Version 1.00.00 Page 12 of 13info@acs.com.hkwww.acs.com.hkAppendix B. Firmware Upgrade Procedure Method 1: Upgrade by “FW” Key Step 1: Unplug the Reader Step 2: Open Casing Step 3: Press the “FW, and Hold it Step 4: Plug the Reader into PC’s USB Port Step 5: Release the “FW” key Step 6: Run Firmware Upgrade Application for Firmware Upgrade Method 2: Upgrade by APDU command Step 1: Plug the Reader into PC’s USB Port Step 2: Run Firmware Upgrade Application for Firmware Upgrade Step 3: Select the Reader Name and Connect, then Press “Load Patch” For firmware upgrade.
Document Title Here Document Title Here Document Title Here ACR1251U-A2CNCA500 Design Specification Version 1.00.00 Page 13 of 13info@acs.com.hkwww.acs.com.hkWarning： Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: —Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. —Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. —Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. —Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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