Advanced Card Systems ACM1251 Smart Card Reader Module User Manual
Advanced Card Systems Limited Smart Card Reader Module Users Manual
Users Manual
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Prepared by: Kit Au 2015-02-16
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ACM1251-Z2 User Manual V1.00
ACM1251-Z2
User Manual
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Version History
Date By Changes Version
2016-02-16 Kit Au ● First Release 1.00.00
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Table of Contents
1.0. Introduction ............................................................................................................. 4
2.0. Features ................................................................................................................... 5
3.0. Architecture ............................................................................................................. 6
4.0. ACM1251-Z2 Operating Procedure ......................................................................... 7
4.1. Driver installation Procedure .................................................................................................. 7
4.2. Operation Example .............................................................................................................. 10
Appendix A. Technical Specifications .......................................................................... 12
5.0. Notice ....................................................................................................................... 13
6.0. Labeling of end‐user equipment ............................................................................ 13
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1.0. Introduction
The ACM1251-Z2 is a reader (IFD and PCD) module that supports contactless
(PICC) smart cards.
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2.0. Features
ISO 14443 Parts 1-4 Compliant for Contactless Smart Card Interface.
ISO 18092 Compliant for Contactless Smart Card Interface.
The ACM1251-Z2 supports the following Tag Types:
o MIFARE Classic. E.g. MIFARE 1K, 4K, MINI and Ultralight.
o ISO14443-4 Type A and B.
o ISO18092 FeliCa, NFC tag
T=CL emulation for MIFare 1K/4K PICCs
High Speed (424 kbps) Communication for PICCs
Energy saving modes for turning off the antenna field whenever the PICC is
inactive, or no PICC is found. It prevents the PICC from exposing to the field
all the time.
User-Controllable Peripherals. E.g. LED, Buzzer.
PCSC Compliant for Contact and Contactless Interfaces.
USB V2.0 Interface. (12M bps)
Device Firmware Upgradeable through the USB Interface.
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3.0. Architecture
For communication architecture, the protocol between ACM1251-Z2 and PC is using CCID
protocol. All the communication between PICC is PCSC Compliant
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4.0. ACM1251-Z2 Operating Procedure
4.1. Driver installation Procedure
Hardware requires:
ACM1251-Z2
PC with OS windows XP or above
Software requires:
Driver installer “ACS_Unified_PCSC_Driver_Installer_bin-4.0.6.0-20141114_all.zip”
Steps:
1. Extract the file “ACS_Unified_PCSC_Driver_Installer_bin-4.0.6.0-20141114_all.zip”
2. Execute “Setup.exe”
3. Below screen will be shown
Select the language, then Click “OK”
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4. Below screen will be shown , “Next>” to continue
5. Below screen will be shown , configure the installation path, then “Next>” to continue
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6. Below screen will be shown , “Install” to continue
7. Waiting until below screen shown
Click “Finish”
8. Driver Installation Complete
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4.2. Operation Example
Hardware requires:
ACM1251-Z2 x 1
PC with OS windows XP or above
Test card x 1 (provided by ACS)
Software requires:
APDU.exe (for example)
Steps:
1. Plug in the reader into the PC
2. Place the Test Card on the top of the reader about 5cm
3. Open “APDU.exe”
4. Click “1. Select reader”, Chose “ACS ACR1251 CL Reader PICC 0”, then click “OK”
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5. Select “T1”, “Stress”, Message = “FF CA 00 00 00”, Interval = “500”
6. Press “Connect”
7. Press “Transmit” to start the testing
8. Complete the operation
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Appendix A. Technical Specifications
Universal Serial Bus Interface
Power Source................................. From USB
Speed ............................................. 12 Mbps (Full Speed)
Supply Voltage ............................... Regulated 5 V DC
Supply Current .............................. 200 mA (max.)
Serial Interface (for Serial version)
Speed ............................................. 9.6kbps – 115kbps
Supply Voltage ............................... Regulated 5 V DC
Supply Current .............................. 200 mA (max.)
Contactless Smart Card Interface
Standard ........................................ ISO/IEC 18092 NFC, ISO 14443 Type A & B, MiFARE, FeliCa
Protocol .......................................... ISO 14443 T=CL for ISO14443-4 compliant cards and T=CL Emulation for
MIFARE 1K/4K, ISO 18092, FeliCa and NFC tags
Operating Frequency ..................... 13.56 MHz
Operating Distance ........................ Up to 50 mm (depending on tag type)
Smart Card Read/Write Speed....... 106 kbps, 212 kbps, 424 kbps
Physical Specifications
Dimensions .................................... 70.0 mm (L) x 46.0 mm (W)
Weight ............................................ 9.2g
Antenna Size .................................. 58 mm x 46 mm
Built-in Peripherals
Bi-color LED ................................... Red and Green
Buzzer ............................................ Monotone
Operating Conditions
Temperature................................... 0 C – 50 C
Humidity ......................................... 10% - 90%
Application Programming Interface (for USB vesion)
PC/SC
CT-API (through wrapper on top of PC/SC)
Certifications/Compliance
ISO 18092, ISO 14443, ISO 7816, CE, FCC, VCCI, MIC, RoHS
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Device Driver Operating System Support
Windows® 98, Windows® ME, Windows® 2000, Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows® 7, Windows® 8,
Windows® Server 2003, Windows® Server 2003 R2, Windows® Server 2008, Windows® Server 2008 R2,
Windows® Server 2012
Linux, Mac, Android 3.1 and above
Installation in end‐user equipment
This device has been modularly approved and is intended solely for use in Advanced Card Systems
Ltd. products. Advanced Card Systems Ltd. will retain control over the final installation of the device,
such that compliance in the end user equipment is assured. The end user equipment will be tested ‐ ‐
for spurious and radiated emissions to ensure the end device complies with FCC Part 15 limits.
5.0. Labeling of end‐user equipment
This device has been modularly approved. The manufacturer, product name, and FCC ID of this product
must appear on the outside label of the end‐user equipment as follows:
4.0. Notice
Contains FCC ID: V5MACM1251
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. 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.
This equipment can be used in member states of the European Union once the
corresponding administrative licence is obtained.