ACR1256U
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2014-9-3 Henry Lin
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Table of Contents
1.0. Introduction ............................................................................................................... 4
2.0. Features ..................................................................................................................... 5
3.0. Architecture ............................................................................................................... 6
4.0. Connection with computer ....................................................................................... 7
4.1. plug the ACR1256U to a computer USB port, and the Green 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. ......................... 9
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 ................................................................................................................... 10
Appendix A. Parameter sheet .......................................................................................... 11
Appendix B. Firmware Upgrade Procedure ................................................................... 12
Method: Upgrade by APDU command ........................................................................................... 12
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1.0. Introduction
The Security smart card reader ACR1256U is a USB PC-linked contactless card reader/writer.
ACR1256U is compliant to ISO-14443 Parts 1- 4 supporting contactless card, Mifare cards,
FeliCa cards. ACR1256U is capable to support PKI management。
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2.0. Features
Support contactless smart card Standard
o ISO 14443 Parts 1- 4 Compliant
o ISO-18092 (NFCIP-1) Compliant
The ACR1256U 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
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
Support 2 User-controllable LEDs
Support User-controllable Buzzer
USB1.1 full speed (12Mbps)
Direct USB Firmware Upgradeable
Microsoft CCID Compliant for PICC interface
PCSC Compliant for Contactless Interface
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3.0. Architecture
Z8D256U is for main processor for communication with PC, controlling the contactless chip,
communication with
between contactless tags and Z8D256U.
peripherals. PN512 act as a contactless chip to perform the communication
For communication architecture, the protocol between ACR1256U and PC is using CCID protocol. All
the communication with PICC is PCSC
Compliant.
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4.0. Connection with computer
4.1. plug the ACR1256U to a computer USB port, and the Green
light will be flashing
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4.2. the driver will be auto install after plugging the reader.
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4.3. When you put a contactless card on the reader, the green LED
will be on.
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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
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Appendix A. Parameter sheet
Device
ACR1256U 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 ...................................... Micro USB Connector
Speed ............................................. Full Speed Device, 12 Mbps
Contactless Smart Card Interface
Standard ............................................... ISO 14443 A & B Parts 1-4, Felica
Protocol ................................................ ISO14443 T=CL for ISO14443-4 compliant cards and T=CL Emulation for MIFARE
Smart card read / write speed ................ 106 kbps, 212 kbps, 424 kbps
1K/4K
Operating Frequency for Contactless Cards Access
Operating Frequency ............................. 13.56 MHz
Antenna
Antenna Size .......................................... 54mm x 34mm
Operating distance ................................. up to 50 mm (Depend on Card Type)
Built-in peripherals
Monotone buzzer
Dual-Color LED
Case
Dimensions .................................... 80.13 mm (L) x 50.06mm (W) x 9 mm (H)
Color .............................................. White
Cable Connector
Length .................................................... 1.0m (Micro USB Cable)
Standard/Certifications
CE, FCC
EN300330
EN55022 & EN55024
OS
Windows 2K,XP,VISTA,WIN7,linux,Android,Mac
OEM
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Appendix B. Firmware Upgrade Procedure
Method: Upgrade by APDU command
Step 1: Plug the Reader into PC’s USB Port
Step 2: Send APDU command, let the reader enter the upgrade status.
Step 3: Run Firmware Upgrade Application for Firmware Upgrade
Step 4: Load the BIN, then Press “Start Program” For firmware upgrade.
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.
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