ACR3x Mobile Card Reader User Manual V1.00 Subject to change without prior notice info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.
Table of Contents 1.0. Introduction ............................................................................................................... 3 2.0. Installing the demo application ............................................................................... 4 2.1. 2.2. For iOS...................................................................................................................................4 For Android™ ...........................................................................
1.0. Introduction The ACR3x Mobile Card Reader serves as an interface for the communication between a mobile device and a magnetic stripe card or smart card. Different types of cards have different communication protocols which, in most cases, prevent direct communication between a card and a mobile device.The ACR3x Mobile Card Reader establishes a uniform interface from the mobile device to the card.
2.0. Installing the demo application 2.1. For iOS 1. Download the device library from the link below: http://acs.com.hk/en/products/227/acr31-swipe-card-reader/. 2. Using XCode application, open the AudioJackDemo.xcodeproj. 3. Transfer the AudioJackDemo.xcodeproj to your mobile device by choosing your mobile device and then clicking the play button. Note: Make sure that your mobile device is connected to your computer. Page 4 of 34 ACR3x – User Manual Version 1.00 info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.
2.2. For Android™ 1. Connect your mobile device to the computer. 2. In the internal storage of your device, create a folder where the ACR31 Android demo will be placed. 3. Download the ACR31 Android library from the link below: http://www.acs.com.hk/index.php?pid=product&prod_sections=0&id=ACR31 Page 5 of 34 ACR3x – User Manual Version 1.00 info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.
4. Copy the AudioJackDemo.apk file from the downloaded ACR31 Android library into the previously created folder. 5. Disconnect your mobile device from the computer, and then locate the AudioJackDemo.apk using a file manager application. Page 6 of 34 ACR3x – User Manual Version 1.00 info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.
6. Tap the AudioJackDemo.apk file to start the installation process. 7. Complete the action using Package Installer. Page 7 of 34 ACR3x – User Manual Version 1.00 info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.
. A prompt will ask for hardware control access. Tap Install to proceed. 9. Once the installation is complete, you may now open the AJ Demo application. Page 8 of 34 ACR3x – User Manual Version 1.00 info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.
3.0. Using the application with ACR31 mobile card reader This section provides a simple step-by-step procedure on how to use the ACR31 mobile card reader with a magnetic stripe card using the AudioJack demo application. 3.1. Using a magnetic stripe card 1. Connect the ACR31 to the audio port of your mobile device. Note: Make sure that the volume is set to its maximum level to allow communication between the ACR31 reader and your mobile device. 2. Open the AJ Demo application. 3.
4. Swipe your magnetic stripe card to the reader. The reader and card details will be displayed on the screen. 5. Tap About reader to know more about the firmware version, battery status and sleep timeout. Page 10 of 34 ACR3x – User Manual Version 1.00 info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.
3.1.1. Getting the firmware version To get the reader’s firmware version: 1. Go to About reader, and then tap Get firmware version. Page 11 of 34 ACR3x – User Manual Version 1.00 info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.
3.1.2. Getting the battery status To get the battery status: 1. Go to About reader, and then tap Get status. Page 12 of 34 ACR3x – User Manual Version 1.00 info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.
3.1.3. Setting the sleep timeout To set the sleep timeout: 1. Go to About reader, and then tap Sleep timeout. 2. Enter a value between 4 and 20, and then tap OK. Page 13 of 34 ACR3x – User Manual Version 1.00 info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.
3.1.3.1. Customizing ID To change the Custom ID: 1. Go to Reader ID, and then tap Set custom ID. 2. Type in your preferred ID text, and then tap OK. Page 14 of 34 ACR3x – User Manual Version 1.00 info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.
3.1.3.2. Getting the Device ID To get the Device ID: 1. Go to Reader ID, and then tap Get device ID. Page 15 of 34 ACR3x – User Manual Version 1.00 info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.
3.1.3.3. Changing the master key To change the master key: 1. Go to Cryptographic keys, and then tap Master key. 2. Type in your preferred value (in hexadecimal format), and then tap OK. Page 16 of 34 ACR3x – User Manual Version 1.00 info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.
3. To set the keys back to its default value, tap Use default key. Page 17 of 34 ACR3x – User Manual Version 1.00 info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.
3.1.3.4. Changing the AES key To change the AES key: 1. Go to Cryptographic keys, and then tap AES Key. 2. Type in your preferred value (in hexadecimal format), and then tap OK. Page 18 of 34 ACR3x – User Manual Version 1.00 info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.
3. To set the keys back to its default state, tap Use default key. Page 19 of 34 ACR3x – User Manual Version 1.00 info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.
4.0. Using the application with ACR32 mobile card reader This section provides a simple step-by-step procedure on how to use the ACR32 mobile card reader with various card types using the AudioJack demo application. 4.1. Using a magnetic stripe card For instructions on how to use a magnetic stripe card with ACR32, please refer to Section 3.1 of this document. 4.2. Using a contact smart card (ICC) 1. Connect the ACR32 to the audio port of your mobile device.
4.2.1. Changing the timeout setting To change the timeout setting of the reader: 1. Go to ICC, and then tap Wait timeout. 2. Type in your preferred value, and then tap OK. Page 21 of 34 ACR3x – User Manual Version 1.00 info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.
4.2.2. Getting the ATR To get the ATR of the card: 1. Go to ICC. 2. Tap Reset, and then tap Power to wake up the smart card. Page 22 of 34 ACR3x – User Manual Version 1.00 info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.
3. Insert the smart card to the ACR32 to display the ATR. Page 23 of 34 ACR3x – User Manual Version 1.00 info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.
4.2.3. Transmitting command APDU To send message to the card: 1. Go to ICC. 2. Under APDU, tap Command APDU. 3. Type in the command (in hexadecimal format), and then tap OK. Note: For the list of APDU commands, please refer to the Reference Manual of the card in use. Page 24 of 34 ACR3x – User Manual Version 1.00 info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.
4. Tap Reset, and then tap Power to wake up the smart card. 5. Under Function, tap Transmit to execute the APDU command. The reponse will be displayed under Response APDU. Page 25 of 34 ACR3x – User Manual Version 1.00 info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.
4.2.4. Executing a command To send message to the reader: 1. Go to ICC, and then tap Control Command. 2. Type in the command (in hexadecimal format), and then tap OK. Note: For a list of APDU commands, please refer to the Reference Manual of ACR32 mobile card reader. Page 26 of 34 ACR3x – User Manual Version 1.00 info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.
3. Tap Reset, and then tap Power to wake up the smart card. 4. Tap Control to execute the APDU command. The reponse will be displayed under Control Response. Page 27 of 34 ACR3x – User Manual Version 1.00 info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.
5.0. Using the application with ACR35 mobile card reader This section provides a simple step-by-step procedure on how to use the ACR35 mobile card reader with various card types using the AudioJack demo application. 5.1. Using a magnetic stripe card For instructions on how to use a magnetic stripe card with ACR35, please refer to Section 3.1 of this document. 5.2. Using a contactless smart card (PICC) 1. Connect the ACR35 to the audio port of your mobile device.
5.2.1. Changing the timeout setting Timeout is the value of response time (in seconds) before a card starts to poll. To change the timeout setting of the reader: 1. Go to PICC, and then tap Timeout. 2. Type in a value between 1 to 5, and then tap OK. Page 29 of 34 ACR3x – User Manual Version 1.00 info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.
5.2.2. Getting the ATR To get the ATR of the card: 1. Go to PICC. 2. Tap Reset, and then tap Power ON to power up the reader. Page 30 of 34 ACR3x – User Manual Version 1.00 info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.
3. Quickly tap the contactless smart card to the ACR35 to display the ATR of the card. Page 31 of 34 ACR3x – User Manual Version 1.00 info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.
5.2.3. Transmitting command APDU To send message to the card: 1. Go to PICC, and then tap Command APDU. 2. Type in the command (in hexadecimal), and then tap OK. Note: For a list of APDU commands, please refer to the Reference Manual of the card in use. Page 32 of 34 ACR3x – User Manual Version 1.00 info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.
3. Tap Reset, and then tap Power ON to wake up the reader and start polling. 4. Tap Transmit, and then quickly tap the contactless smart card to the ACR35 to send the APDU command. The response will be displayed under Response APDU. Page 33 of 34 ACR3x – User Manual Version 1.00 info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.
5.2.4. Configuring radio frequency The RF Configuration sets the antenna setting parameter. For more information, please contact ACS. FCC Caution: 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.
