Getting the device information ..................21 3.2.3. Getting the battery status .................... 22 3.2.4. Getting the ATR ......................23 3.2.5. Transmitting command APDU ..................24 3.2.6. Executing escape command ..................26 Page 2 of 27 www.acs.com ACR3901U-S1 – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.00...
1.0. Introduction ACR3901U-S1 Bluetooth Contact Card Reader combines the latest technology in the world of smart card readers with Bluetooth connectivity. This compact and wireless smart card reader brings together sophisticated technology with fresh design to meet different requirements in various smart card-based applications using Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as smart phones and tablets.
2.0. For iOS 2.1. Installing the application 1. Download the device library from ACS website under ACR3901U-S1 category. 2. Using XCode application, open the BTDemo.xcodeproj. 3. Transfer the BTDemo.xcodeproj to your mobile device by choosing your mobile device and then clicking the play button.
2.2. Using the application This section provides a simple step-by-step procedure on how to use the ACR3901U-S1 Bluetooth Card Reader using the BT Demo application. 2.2.1. Connecting the reader 1. Enable your iOS device’s Bluetooth by going to Settings > Bluetooth.
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6. A Bluetooth Pairing Request message will be displayed. Tap Pair to continue. 7. A prompt will be shown that the pairing was a success. Tap OK to close the prompt. Page 6 of 27 www.acs.com ACR3901U-S1 – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.00...
2.2.2. Getting the device information To get the reader’s information, tap Device Information. Page 7 of 27 www.acs.com ACR3901U-S1 – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.00...
2.2.3. Getting the battery status To get the battery status: 1. Tap Get Battery Status. 2. Battery status will be displayed. Page 8 of 27 www.acs.com ACR3901U-S1 – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.00...
2.2.4. Getting the ATR To get the ATR of the card: 1. Insert smart card into the ACR3901U-S1 reader. 2. Tap Authenticate Reader to validate device. Page 9 of 27 www.acs.com ACR3901U-S1 – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.00...
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3. A prompt will be shown that the authentication was a success. Tap OK to close the prompt. 4. Tap Power On Card. Page 10 of 27 www.acs.com ACR3901U-S1 – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.00...
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5. Card’s ATR will be displayed. Page 11 of 27 www.acs.com ACR3901U-S1 – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.00...
2.2.5. Transmitting command APDU To transmit APDU command: 1. Insert smart card into the ACR3901U-S1 reader. 2. Tap Authenticate Reader to validate device. 3. Tap Transmit APDU. Page 12 of 27 www.acs.com ACR3901U-S1 – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.00...
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4. Response APDU will be displayed. *Note: User could edit the APDU command by tapping Command APDU. Page 13 of 27 www.acs.com ACR3901U-S1 – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.00...
2.2.6. Executing escape command To execute an escape command: 1. Insert smart card into the ACR3901U-S1 reader. 2. Tap Authenticate Reader to validate device. 3. Tap Power On Card, and then Transmit Escape Command. Page 14 of 27 www.acs.com ACR3901U-S1 – User Manual info@acs.com.hk...
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4. Escape Response will be displayed. Page 15 of 27 www.acs.com ACR3901U-S1 – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.00...
3.1. Installing the application 1. Connect your mobile device to the computer. 2. In the internal storage of your device, create a folder where the ACR3901U-S1 BTdemo will be placed. 3. Download the device library from ACS website under ACR3901U-S1 category.
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5. Disconnect your mobile device from the computer, and then locate the BTDemo.apk using a file manager application. 6. Tap the BTDemo.apk file to start the installation process. Page 17 of 27 www.acs.com ACR3901U-S1 – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.00...
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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 BT Demo application. Page 18 of 27 www.acs.com ACR3901U-S1 – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.00...
Connecting the reader 1. Enable your Android device’s Bluetooth by going to Settings > Bluetooth. 2. Enable ACR3901U-S1’s Bluetooth mode by switching the toggle to the right. 3. Open ACS BT Demo application. 4. Choose the reader to pair your Android device with, then tap Done.
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5. Click Connect at the right top corner, and ACR3901U-S1 and mobile device will start bonding. 6. Once the bonding is complete, ACR3901U-S1 is now ready to be used with the mobile device. Page 20 of 27 www.acs.com ACR3901U-S1 – User Manual info@acs.com.hk...
3.2.2. Getting the device information To get the reader’s information, tap Get Device Info. Page 21 of 27 www.acs.com ACR3901U-S1 – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.00...
3.2.3. Getting the battery status To get the battery status, tap Get Battery Status. Page 22 of 27 www.acs.com ACR3901U-S1 – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.00...
3.2.4. Getting the ATR To get the ATR of the card: 1. Insert smart card into the ACR3901U-S1 reader. 2. Tap Authenticate to validate device. 3. Once it is finished, it will show an Authentication Success message. 4. Tap Power On Card to power on card and display ATR.
3.2.5. Transmitting command APDU To transmit APDU command: 1. Insert smart card into the ACR3901U-S1 reader. 2. Tap Authenticate to validate device. 3. Once it is finished, it will show Authencation Success message. 4. Tap Transmit APDU, and response APDU will be displayed under APDU command.
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5. APDU command response will be displayed. Note: User could edit the APDU command by tapping Command APDU. Page 25 of 27 www.acs.com ACR3901U-S1 – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.00...
3.2.6. Executing escape command To execute an escape command: 1. Insert smart card into the ACR3901U-S1 reader. 2. Tap Authenticate to validate device. 3. Once it is finished, it will show an Authentication Success message. 4. Tap Power On Card, and then Transmit Escape Command.
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5. Escape Response will be displayed. Android is a trademark of Google Inc. Page 27 of 27 www.acs.com ACR3901U-S1 – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.00...
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