Advanced Card Systems ACR35 Users Manual

ACR3x

Mobile Card Reader

User Manual V1.00

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Table of Contents

1.0. Introduction ............................................................................................................... 3

2.0. Installing the demo application ............................................................................... 4

2.1. For iOS ................................................................................................................................... 4

2.2. For Android™ ........................................................................................................................ 5

3.0. Using the application with ACR31 mobile card reader .......................................... 9

3.1. Using a magnetic stripe card ................................................................................................. 9

3.1.1. Getting the firmware version ....................................................................................... 11

3.1.2. Getting the battery status ............................................................................................ 12

3.1.3. Setting the sleep timeout ............................................................................................ 13

4.0. Using the application with ACR32 mobile card reader ........................................ 20

4.1. Using a magnetic stripe card ............................................................................................... 20

4.2. Using a contact smart card (ICC) ........................................................................................ 20

4.2.1. Changing the timeout setting ...................................................................................... 21

4.2.2. Getting the ATR .......................................................................................................... 22

4.2.3. Transmitting command APDU .................................................................................... 24

4.2.4. Executing a command ................................................................................................ 26

5.0. Using the application with ACR35 mobile card reader ........................................ 28

5.1. Using a magnetic stripe card ............................................................................................... 28

5.2. Using a contactless smart card (PICC) ............................................................................... 28

5.2.1. Changing the timeout setting ...................................................................................... 29

5.2.2. Getting the ATR .......................................................................................................... 30

5.2.3. Transmitting command APDU .................................................................................... 32

5.2.4. Configuring radio frequency ........................................................................................ 34

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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. By taking care of the card’s particulars, it releases the computer software programmer
from being responsible with the operations’ technical details, which in many cases, are not relevant to
the implementation of the card system.

This document contains information regarding the installation and workflow of demo included in the
Android™ and iOS library of the ACR3x Mobile Card Reader.

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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.

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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

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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.

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6. Tap the AudioJackDemo.apk file to start the installation process.

7. Complete the action using Package Installer.

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8. 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.

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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. The reader is in sleep mode by default. Tap Reset to wake up the reader.

Note: By default, the reader will enter sleep mode if there is no operation after 4 seconds.

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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.

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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.

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