Advanced Card Systems ACR122U Contactless Smart Card Reader User Manual ACR122U V1 2
Advanced Card Systems Limited Contactless Smart Card Reader ACR122U V1 2
User Manual
Advanced Card Systems Ltd. Website: www.acs.com.hk
Email: info@acs.com.hk
ACR122 NFC Contactless Smart Card Reader
User Manual
Page 2 of 7
ACR122U
User Manual
Version 11 March 2008
\
ACR122 NFC Contactless Smart Card Reader
Thank you for purchasing the ACR122U smart card reader. Stability and reliability bring you the
highest quality in contactless smart card applications.
REGULATORY INFORMATION:
For customers in Europe
This device conforms to the following European Directives:
ETSI EN 302 291-1 V1.1.1 (2005 – 07); ETSI EN 302291 – 2 V1.1.1 (2005 – 07)
ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.6.1 (2005 – 09); ETSI EN 301489 – 3 V1.4.1 (2002 – 08)
EN 60950 – 1: 2001 +A11: 2004
COMPLIANCE
Notice:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Advanced Card Systems Limited
Model: ACR122U
Page 3 of 7
ACR122U
User Manual
Version 11 March 2008
\
ACR122 NFC Contactless Smart Card Reader
1.0 Introduction
The ACR122 is a PC-linked Contacless Smart Card Reader/Writer developed on the
13.56MHz Contactless Technology. It is the world’s first CCID Compliant Contactless Card
Reader/Writer that follows both ISO14443 and ISO18092. This device is designed to support
not only MiFare and ISO14443 Type A and B Cards but also FeliCa and NFC tags.
By making use high-speed card access and full USB speed of 12 Mbps, read and write
operations are faster and more efficient. Furthermore, this reader acts as a Plug and Play
(PnP) device so there is no need to provide drivers to users. With its compact size and trendy
design and with the various features the ACR122 offers, you can experience the convenience
in using ACR122 for applications of payment, mass transit, physical access control, time attendance, etc.
2.0 Features
• CCID Standard
• Read / Write Speed up to 424kbps
• ISO/IEC18092 (NFC) compliant
• ISO14443 Type A and B card support
• Support FeliCa card
• USB PnP
• Compact and Slim design
• Bi-Color LED
• Compact size: 98mm (L) x 65mm (W) x 12.8mm (H)
• Light Weight: 70g
• CE, FCC and RoHS compliant
• User Controllable Buzzer (optional)
• SAM Socket (optional)
3.0 Typical Applications
• Network access control
• Micro-payment
• NFC mobile tag
• Public Transportation Terminals
• Automatic Fare Collection
• Physical access control
• Customer Loyalty
• Time attendance
• Contactless public phones
• Vending machines
Page 4 of 7
ACR122U
User Manual
Version 11 March 2008
\
ACR122 NFC Contactless Smart Card Reader
4.0 Installation Procedure
1. Plug the ACR122U into the USB port of PC, and the LED will light up.
2. PC shows “found new hardware”.
Page 5 of 7
ACR122U
User Manual
Version 11 March 2008
\
ACR122 NFC Contactless Smart Card Reader
3. “Hardware Update Wizard” comes up and then goes for the driver installation by clicking
“Next”. It will install the ACR122U driver automatically through the Windows Update.
4. After successful installed the ACR122U driver, in the Device Manager, it shows there is
USB “Smart Card Reader” in the item of Smart Card Readers. Then, you can start work with
the AC122U.
Page 6 of 7
ACR122U
User Manual
Version 11 March 2008
\
ACR122 NFC Contactless Smart Card Reader
In case Windows Update is not available, ACR122U driver can be installed manually. Please go to
http://www.acs.com.hk/acr122-drivers-manual.php and download the driver for ACR122U.
For this time, choose “Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)” and click “Next” to install
the ACR122U driver downloaded from the ACS website.
CCID USB Reader
Page 7 of 7
ACR122U
User Manual
Version 11 March 2008
\
ACR122 NFC Contactless Smart Card Reader
Then, click “Browse” to locate the ACR122U driver and click “OK”.
After installation, the ACR122U is ready to use.