Setting up device pairing with built-in Bluetooth adapter ............7 2.3. Setting up device pairing with Bluetooth USB dongle ............9 2.4. Using the ACS Bluetooth Device Management Tool ............10 2.4.1. Installing a device ......................10 2.4.2. Uninstalling a device ....................13 2.5.
ACR3901U-S1 ACS Secure Bluetooth Contact Card Reader. The topics covered in this user manual are as follows: • Section 2.0 – provides procedures on how to install the ACS Bluetooth driver, pair Bluetooth devices and use the ACS Bluetooth Device Management Tool •...
2.0. For Windows® 2.1. Installing ACS Unified Bluetooth driver To install the driver: 1. Run the ACS Unified Bluetooth Driver. 2. The Setup Wizard will appear. To start the installation, click OK. 3. Then click Next. Page 4 of ACR3901U-S1 – User Manual info@acs.com.hk...
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4. Click Next to install the driver to the default destination, located at X:\Program Files\Advanced Card Systems Ltd\ACS Unified Bluetooth Driver 2.1.0.0\, with X as your local Windows drive. 5. Click Install. Page 5 of ACR3901U-S1 – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk...
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6. Wait while the driver installs. 7. Once the installation is complete, click Finish. Page 6 of ACR3901U-S1 – User Manual 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. Enable the Bluetooth mode of the ACR3901U-S1 to make it discoverable. To do this, slide the toggle switch to the right. 2. Go to PC Settings , choose Devices, and then click Bluetooth &...
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6. The pairing is complete when you see the ACR3901U-S1 is connected. 7. To complete the installation of the Bluetooth card reader, go to ACS Bluetooth Device Management Tool Page 8 of ACR3901U-S1 – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...
3. Wait while the device driver installs. 4. When it is ready, you will see the dongle in Device Manager. 5. When you open the ACS Bluetooth Device Management Tool, it will automatically pair the dongle with your system. Page 9 of ACR3901U-S1 –...
If there is a previously installed Bluetooth card reader in the tool, uninstall it first (see Uninstalling a device). To begin: 1. Turn on the Bluetooth mode of the ACR3901U-S1 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 FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF. 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 11 of ACR3901U-S1 – User Manual 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 the ACR3901U-S1 with various smart card applications. Below is a sample of the ACR3901U-S1 connected in QuickView. Page 12 of ACR3901U-S1 – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...
2. Click Yes to confirm uninstallation. 3. The device will be removed from the reader list. Note: The TI USB dongle will work with multiple reader connections when using the ACS Unified Bluetooth Driver v2.1.0.0 and above ONLY. Page 13 of ACR3901U-S1 –...
2.5. Checking if Bluetooth card reader is correctly installed 1. Go to Device Manager. 2. Under Smart card readers, the ACR3901U-S1 reader should show as ACR3901 BLE ICC Reader. 3. Right-click on the device, and then click Properties. Page 14 of ACR3901U-S1 –...
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4. The Bluetooth reader and driver are installed correctly if the sevice status shows “This device is working properly”. Page 15 of ACR3901U-S1 – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...
2. Using the XCode application, open BLETest.xcodeproj. 3. Transfer BLETest.xcodeproj to your mobile device. Choose your mobile device, and then click Play. Note: Make sure that your mobile device is connected to your computer. Page 16 of ACR3901U-S1 – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...
BLE Test application. 3.2.1. Connecting a device 1. Turn on the Bluetooth mode of the ACR3901U-S1 to make it discoverable. To do this, slide the toggle switch to the right. 2. Turn on your device’s Bluetooth by going to Settings > Bluetooth.
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6. Choose the reader with which to pair your iOS device, then tap Done. 7. When the pairing is successful, the main page will be displayed. Page 18 of ACR3901U-S1 – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...
3.2.2. Getting the battery status To get the battery status, tap Get Battery Status. The status should be displayed as part of the logs. Page 19 of ACR3901U-S1 – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...
2. Under Apps section, click on BLETest app and add a text file (.txt) containing the APDU commands. 3. Insert a smart card into the ACR3901U-S1 reader. 4. In the demo application on the mobile device, tap Script File, and then locate the .txt file you want to run.
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6. The Response APDU will be displayed as part of the logs. Note: The application is designed to get the ATR of the card before sending the APDU commands. Page 21 of ACR3901U-S1 – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...
3. In the demo application on the mobile device, tap Script File, and then locate the .txt file you want to run. 4. Go back to the main page then tap the Control button. Page 22 of ACR3901U-S1 – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...
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5. The Escape Response will be displayed as part of the logs. Page 23 of ACR3901U-S1 – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...
4.1. Installing the BLE Test application 1. Connect your mobile device to the computer. 2. In the internal storage of your device, create a folder where the ACR3901U-S1 BLE Test will be placed. 3. You can access the device library by downloading the Android BLE EVK (SmartCardIO) from the ACS website.
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7. Complete the action using Package Installer. 8. A prompt will ask for hardware control access. Tap Install to proceed. 9. Once the installation is complete, you can now open the BLE Test application. Page 25 of ACR3901U-S1 – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...
4.2. Using the ACS Bluetooth demo application 4.2.1. Connecting a device 1. Turn on the Bluetooth mode of the ACR3901U-S1 to make it discoverable. To do this, slide the toggle switch to the right. 2. Turn on your device’s Bluetooth by going to Settings | Bluetooth.
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5. Select the terminal type ACR3901U-S1/ACR3901T-W1. 6. Available devices will be displayed. Tap the drop down button to show the complete list of available devices Page 27 of ACR3901U-S1 – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...
4.2.2. Transmitting an APDU command To transmit APDU commands: 1. Insert a smart card into the ACR3901U-S1 reader. 2. In the demo application on the mobile device, tap Select File, and then locate the .txt file you want to run.
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4. The Response APDU will be displayed as part of the logs. Note: The application is designed to get the ATR of the card before sending the APDU commands. Page 29 of ACR3901U-S1 – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...
1. In the demo application on the mobile device, tap Select File, and then locate the .txt file you want to run. 2. Go back to the main page then tap the Control button. Page 30 of ACR3901U-S1 – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...
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3. The Escape Response will be displayed as part of the logs. Page 31 of ACR3901U-S1 – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...
5.0. For iOS (BT Demo Application) 5.1. Installing the Bluetooth demo application 1. You can access the device library by downloading the iOS & Mac BT EVK from the ACS website. 2. Using the XCode application, open BTDemo.xcodeproj. 3. Transfer BTDemo.xcodeproj to your mobile device. Choose your mobile device, and then click Play.
Demo application. 5.2.1. Connecting a device 1. Turn on the Bluetooth mode of the ACR3901U-S1 to make it discoverable. To do this, slide the toggle switch to the right. 2. Turn on your device’s Bluetooth by going to Settings > Bluetooth.
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6. When the pairing is successful, tap OK to close the prompt. Page 34 of ACR3901U-S1 – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...
5.2.2. Getting the device information To get the reader’s information, tap Device Information. Page 35 of ACR3901U-S1 – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...
5.2.3. Getting the battery status To get the battery status, scroll down and tap Get Battery Status. The battery status will be shown as below: Page 36 of ACR3901U-S1 – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...
Getting the card’s ATR (Answer ToReset) To get the ATR of the card: 1. Insert a smart card into the ACR3901U-S1 reader. 2. In the demo application, scroll down and tap Authenticate Reader. 3. When the authentication is successful, tap OK to close the prompt.
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4. Tap Power On Card. 5. The card’s ATR will be displayed. Page 38 of ACR3901U-S1 – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...
Transmitting an APDU command To transmit APDU commands: 1. Insert a smart card into the ACR3901U-S1 reader. 2. In the demo application, scroll down and tap Authenticate Reader. 3. When the authentication is successful, tap OK to close the prompt.
1. In the demo application, scroll down and tap Authenticate Reader. 2. When the authentication is successful, tap OK to close the prompt. 3. Tap Transmit Escape Command. 4. The Escape Response will be displayed. Page 40 of ACR3901U-S1 – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...
6.1. Installing the Bluetooth demo 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. You can access the device library by downloading the Android BT EVK from the ACS website.
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7. Complete the action using Package Installer. 8. A prompt will ask for hardware control access. Tap Install to proceed. 9. Once the installation is complete, you can now open the BT demo application. Page 42 of ACR3901U-S1 – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...
6.2. Using the ACS Bluetooth demo application 6.2.1. Connecting a device 1. Turn on the Bluetooth mode of the ACR3901U-S1 to make it discoverable. To do this, slide the toggle switch to the right. 2. Turn on your device’s Bluetooth by going to Settings | Bluetooth.
6.2.2. Getting the device information To get the reader’s information, tap Get Device Info. Page 44 of ACR3901U-S1 – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...
6.2.3. Getting the battery status To get the battery status, tap Get Battery Status. Page 45 of ACR3901U-S1 – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...
Getting the card’s ATR (Answer To Reset) To get the ATR of the card: 1. Insert a smart card into the ACR3901U-S1 reader. 2. In the demo application, tap Authenticate. 3. Once it is finished, it will show an Authentication Success message.
6.2.5. Transmitting an APDU command To transmit APDU commands: 1. Insert a smart card into the ACR3901U-S1 reader. 2. In the demo application, tap Authenticate. 3. Once it is finished, it will show an Authentication Success message. 4. Tap Power On Card, and then tap Transmit APDU Command.
The Bluetooth® word, mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Advanced Card Systems Ltd. is under license. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Page 48 of ACR3901U-S1 – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...
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