4.1. Install ACS Unified Bluetooth driver ..................7 4.2. Set up device pairing with built-in Bluetooth adapter ............10 4.3. Using the ACS Bluetooth Device Management Tool ............12 4.3.1. Install a device ......................12 5.0. Technical Specifications ..................15 Page 2 of 17 www.acs.com...
Bluetooth-enabled smartphones and tablets in the market. 1.3. Firmware Upgradeable Feature To save valuable cost and time, the firmware of ACR1255 could conveniently be upgraded in-field to allow users to cope with the fast-changing technology for their applications in order to suit different scenarios.
Compliant with the following standards: EN60950/IEC 60950 ISO 18092 ISO 14443 VCCI PC/SC CCID Applicable under PC-linked mode Same as above Same as above PC/SC and CCID support is not applicable. Page 4 of 17 www.acs.com info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...
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Bluetooth ® Microsoft WHQL ® RoHS2 REACH Page 5 of 17 www.acs.com info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...
2. The Setup Wizard will show. To start the installation, click Next. 3. Click Next to install the driver to the default destination, located at X:\Program Files\Advanced Card Systems Ltd\ACS Unified Bluetooth Driver 1.0.0.14\, with X as your local Windows drive.
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4. Click Install. 5. Wait while the driver installs. Page 8 of 17 www.acs.com info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...
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6. Once the installation is complete, click Finish. Page 9 of 17 www.acs.com info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...
Note: This procedure only applies to Windows 8 and later. Windows 7 does not support devices using Bluetooth 4.0/Bluetooth Low Energy interface. To pair using this setup: 1. Turn on the Bluetooth mode of ACR1255 to make it discoverable. To do this, slide the toggle switch to the right. 2. Go to PC Settings , choose PC and devices, and then click Bluetooth.
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4. Select ACR1255, and then click Pair. 5. The pairing is complete when you see ACR1255 is connected. 6. To complete the installation of the Bluetooth card reader, go to Using the ACS Bluetooth Device Management Tool. Page 11 of 17 www.acs.com...
If there is a previously installed Bluetooth card reader in the tool, uninstall it first (see Error! Reference source not found.). To begin: 1. Turn on the Bluetooth mode of ACR1255 and make it discoverable. To do this, slide the toggle switch to the right. 2. Run the ACS Bluetooth Device Management Tool.
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Note: The default authentication key is 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00. 7. Wait while the application installs the driver. 8. A message will appear confirming a successful installation. Click OK, and then reset your device. Page 13 of 17 www.acs.com info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...
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9. After a successful driver installation, you can now use ACR1255 with various smart card applications. Below is a sample of ACR1255 connected in QuickView. Page 14 of 17 www.acs.com info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...
Buzzer ..........Monotone Operating Conditions Temperature........0 C – 50 C Humidity ......... Max. 90% (non-condensing) MTBF ..........500,000 hrs Application Programming Interface PC/SC CT-API (through wrapper on top of PC/SC) Page 15 of 17 www.acs.com info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...
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Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. 4.3 or above Android version is required for Bluetooth 4.0. 5.0 and above iOS version is required. Page 16 of 17 www.acs.com info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...
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—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. —Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. —Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help Page 17 of 17 www.acs.com info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...
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