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  • Page 1 ACR330 Validator with QR Code Scanner User Manual V1.02 Subject to change without prior notice info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Turning on the Device ....................30 2.4.2. Turning off the Device ....................30 2.5. Accessing the ACR330 through a PC using LAN ..............31 2.6. Replacing the Real Time Clock (RTC) Battery ..............34 3.0. ACR330 Software Overview .................. 36 3.1.
  • Page 3 Table 1 : ACR330 Parts Description ....................... 5 Table 2 : ACR330 Connection Ports Description ................... 6 Table 3 : ACR330 Input Power Pins Description ..................7 Table 4 : ACR330 LTE Board Description ....................9 Table 5 : Rubber Adapter According to Pole Size and Orientation ............14 Table 6 : Hole Cover According to Pole Size and Orientation..............

  • Page 4: Introduction

    1.0. Introduction The ACR330 Bus Validator is designed specifically for Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) systems. It offers the convenience of cashless payment in buses, ferries, trams, railways and other transportation modes. The bus validator enables high-speed transaction processing and records collection through 13.56 MHz contactless (RFID) technology, supporting ISO 14443 Type A and B cards, MIFARE®, and FeliCa.

  • Page 5: Acr330 Hardware Overview

    Green LED Indicator (For Driver) Red LED Indicator (For Driver) Buzzer Power Button SIM and SD Card Cover Back Cover Table 1: ACR330 Parts Description Page 5 of 61 www.acs.com ACR330 Validator with QR Code Scanner – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...

  • Page 6: Connection Ports

    USB Client (for internal debugging) Socket for External GPS Antenna SAM Cover with 4 ISO7816 SAM Socket inside Table 2: ACR330 Connection Ports Description Page 6 of 61 www.acs.com ACR330 Validator with QR Code Scanner – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...

  • Page 7: Input Power, Rs232, Rs485 Pin Assignment

     RS232 - /dev/ttyO0 (115200 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit)  RS485 - /dev/ttyO1(115200 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit)  USB disk - /media/udiskp1 Page 7 of 61 www.acs.com ACR330 Validator with QR Code Scanner – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...

  • Page 8: Sam Slot Arrangement

    2.1.3. SAM Slot Arrangement The SAM Slot Arrangement is shown in the image below. Figure 4: SAM Slot Arrangement Page 8 of 61 www.acs.com ACR330 Validator with QR Code Scanner – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...

  • Page 9: Lte Board Description

    May be purchased locally. Table 4: ACR330 LTE Board Description Note: Below is the application direct access device paths list:  MicroSD - /media/sdcardp1 Page 9 of 61 www.acs.com ACR330 Validator with QR Code Scanner – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...

  • Page 10: Acr330 Evk Components

     There are QR Codes at the back of the cards to emulate both a valid and an expired card. Note: For more information about the demo, please check Section 3.3 - ACR330 Demo Page 10 of 61 www.acs.com ACR330 Validator with QR Code Scanner – User Manual info@acs.com.hk...

  • Page 11: Installing The Back Mount

    The Pole To prepare the pole: 1. On the right side of the pole, check if the holes needed to secure the position of the ACR330 have been well-drilled. For reference, please refer to the illustration below. Note: The position of the holes can be adjusted depending on the requirement...
  • Page 12 To prepare the back mount: 1. Unbox the tools. A back-mount, a key, and a brown box are included in the package. Brown Box Back-mount Page 12 of 61 www.acs.com ACR330 Validator with QR Code Scanner – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...
  • Page 13 Rubber adapters are also included inside the back- mount. Back Cover Front Cover Water-resistant Part Rubber Adapters Page 13 of 61 www.acs.com ACR330 Validator with QR Code Scanner – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...

  • Page 14: Table 5: Rubber Adapter According To Pole Size And Orientation

    5. Open the brown box. The following components should be inside the box: Brown Box Metal Part 2 Rubber Part Metal Part 1 Hole Cover Screws Page 14 of 61 www.acs.com ACR330 Validator with QR Code Scanner – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...

  • Page 15: Table 6: Hole Cover According To Pole Size And Orientation

    31/32mm 35mm Horizontal VT, VT VT, VT Vertical HT, HT HT, HT Table 6: Hole Cover According to Pole Size and Orientation Page 15 of 61 www.acs.com ACR330 Validator with QR Code Scanner – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...

  • Page 16: Installing Acr330 Using A Vertical Pole

    2. Put metal part 1 and metal part 2 on top of the pole and screw them together using PM4*20 screws (4 pieces). The order of screwing is shown on the picture below: Page 16 of 61 www.acs.com ACR330 Validator with QR Code Scanner – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...
  • Page 17 3. Screw the rubber adapters and hole covers using the PB2.0 screws (2 pieces). The exact position is shown on the photos below: Page 17 of 61 www.acs.com ACR330 Validator with QR Code Scanner – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...
  • Page 18 Rubber Adapter  For 35mm pole: VT-D35 VB-D35 Rubber Adapter Rubber Adapter Hole Cover Hole Cover VB-D35 VT-D35 Rubber Adapter Rubber Adapter Page 18 of 61 www.acs.com ACR330 Validator with QR Code Scanner – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...
  • Page 19 Cord) will go through. Make sure that the cables are out so that they may be easily connected to the ACR330 Validator later on. Page 19 of 61 www.acs.com ACR330 Validator with QR Code Scanner – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...
  • Page 20 ACR330 Validator later on. 7. Using the key, open the lock. The exact location is shown on the photo below: Page 20 of 61 www.acs.com ACR330 Validator with QR Code Scanner – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...
  • Page 21 ACR330 Validator later on. 9. Connect the cables to the ACR330. 10. Mount the ACR330 on the back-mount. Page 21 of 61 www.acs.com ACR330 Validator with QR Code Scanner – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...
  • Page 22 11. Using the key, lock the back-mount. Lock Locked Page 22 of 61 www.acs.com ACR330 Validator with QR Code Scanner – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...

  • Page 23: Installing The Acr330 Using A Horizontal Pole

    2. Put metal part 1 and metal part 2 on top of the pole and screw them together using PM4*20 screws (4 pieces). The order of screwing is shown on the picture below: Page 23 of 61 www.acs.com ACR330 Validator with QR Code Scanner – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...
  • Page 24 3. Screw the rubber adapters and hole covers using PB2.0 (2 pieces). The exact position is shown in the photos below: Page 24 of 61 www.acs.com ACR330 Validator with QR Code Scanner – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...
  • Page 25 Hole Cover  For 35mm pole: HB-D35 HB-D35 Rubber Rubber Adapter Adapter Hole Cover HT-D35 HT-D35 Rubber Rubber Adapter Adapter Hole Cover Page 25 of 61 www.acs.com ACR330 Validator with QR Code Scanner – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...
  • Page 26 Cord) will go through. Make sure that the cables are out so that they may be easily connected to the ACR330 Validator later on. Page 26 of 61 www.acs.com ACR330 Validator with QR Code Scanner – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...
  • Page 27 ACR330 Validator later on. 7. Using the key, open the lock. The exact location is shown in the photo below: Page 27 of 61 www.acs.com ACR330 Validator with QR Code Scanner – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...
  • Page 28 Validator later on. 9. Connect the cables to the ACR330. 10. Mount the ACR330 on the back-mount. 11. Using the key, lock the back-mount. Page 28 of 61 www.acs.com ACR330 Validator with QR Code Scanner – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...
  • Page 29 Lock Locked Page 29 of 61 www.acs.com ACR330 Validator with QR Code Scanner – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...

  • Page 30: Turning The Device On/Off

    Note: press the power button once to turn on the device after a power off cycle. The power button is at the back of the device, as shown in the image below: Figure 8: Power Button Page 30 of 61 www.acs.com ACR330 Validator with QR Code Scanner – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...

  • Page 31: Accessing The Acr330 Through A Pc Using Lan

    2.5. Accessing the ACR330 through a PC using LAN You may access the ACR330 through a PC using LAN to enable functions that may be needed for operations (e.g. file transfer). Below are the components needed and the instructions for accessing the ACR330.

  • Page 32: Figure 11: Ethernet Port

    Note: A jumper is not included in the standard product. It may be purchased locally. 2. Connect to the ACR330 using a LAN cable. The exact location of the Ethernet port at the back of the ACR330 is shown in the image below: Figure 11: Ethernet Port 3.

  • Page 33: Figure 12: Rj11 Serial Port

    RJ11 serial port at the back of the ACR330 is shown in the image below. Note: Connect the other end of the cable to the PC’s serial port or use a USB-RS232 converter to connect it to the PC’s USB port.

  • Page 34: Replacing The Real Time Clock (Rtc) Battery

    Note: Be careful in handling the screws as they may drop inside the validator. 2. Using a screw driver, take out the LTE board. Page 34 of 61 www.acs.com ACR330 Validator with QR Code Scanner – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...
  • Page 35 4. Push the LTE board back to its original place. Ensure that the two screws and IPEX connectors are reconnected correctly, as shown in the image below: Page 35 of 61 www.acs.com ACR330 Validator with QR Code Scanner – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...

  • Page 36: Acr330 Software Overview

    3.0. ACR330 Software Overview The ACR330 EVK includes two programming languages, namely C++ and Java. 3.1. C++ Software Block Diagram Figure 13: C++ Software Block Diagram Note: Additional Information below:  Tool Chain version: gcc-linaro-5.4.1-2017.01-x86_64_arm-linux-gnueabihf  QT version: 4.8.3  In order to change the application path and run another application, please refer to Section 3.4 : Installing an Application ...

  • Page 37: Java Software Block Diagram

     For the APPLICATION, the file should be placed inside /home/machinekit.  For the DATA, the file should be placed inside /data. Page 37 of 61 www.acs.com ACR330 Validator with QR Code Scanner – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...

  • Page 38: Acr330 Demo

    3.3. ACR330 Demo The ACR330 demo showcases the functionalities of the validator and also serves as a troubleshooting tool. It has eight Modules: Contactless, Connectivity, Barcode, GPS, Card Slot, LED/Speaker, Settings, and Power Off. The details of each module are shown in the succeeding sub- sections.

  • Page 39: Figure 17: Desfire Top-Up

    5. b. Otherwise, an “ERROR” message will be displayed. 4. Present the card on the tapping area Figure 17: DESfire TOP-UP Page 39 of 61 www.acs.com ACR330 Validator with QR Code Scanner – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...

  • Page 40: Figure 18: Desfire Pay

    “ERROR” 5. b. Otherwise, message will be displayed. 4. Present the card on the tapping area Figure 18: DESfire PAY Page 40 of 61 www.acs.com ACR330 Validator with QR Code Scanner – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...

  • Page 41: Figure 19: Desfire Check Balance

    “ERROR” 5. b. Otherwise, message will be displayed. 4. Present the card on the tapping area. Figure 19: DESfire CHECK BALANCE Page 41 of 61 www.acs.com ACR330 Validator with QR Code Scanner – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...

  • Page 42: Figure 20: Emv Contactless Card

    5. b. Otherwise, an “ERROR” message will be displayed. 4. Present the card on the tapping area. Figure 20: EMV Contactless Card Page 42 of 61 www.acs.com ACR330 Validator with QR Code Scanner – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...

  • Page 43: Connectivity Module

    3.3.2. Connectivity Module The Connectivity module contains three interfaces, namely Mobile Network, Wifi, and Bluetooth settings. Figure 21: Connectivity Module Page 43 of 61 www.acs.com ACR330 Validator with QR Code Scanner – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...

  • Page 44: Figure 22: Connection And Apn Settings

    10. a. End the connection by “Ping”. The ping message will select “APN”. selecting “Disconnect” and “Stop”. be shown. select “APN” Figure 22: Connection and APN Settings Page 44 of 61 www.acs.com ACR330 Validator with QR Code Scanner – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...

  • Page 45: Figure 23: Ntp Settings

    5. Select “Sync”, and the time 4. Select the domain by will sync with the server. adjusting the arrow. Figure 23: NTP Settings Page 45 of 61 www.acs.com ACR330 Validator with QR Code Scanner – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...

  • Page 46: Figure 24: Wi-Fi Settings

    Select “OK”. 13. Select “Disconnect” 14. Select “Down” 15. Wi-Fi will be then “Close”. disconnected Figure 24: Wi-Fi Settings Page 46 of 61 www.acs.com ACR330 Validator with QR Code Scanner – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...

  • Page 47: Figure 25: Bluetooth Settings

    9. Select “Device info”. 11. Select “Remove”. 12. Bluetooth device will be 10. The device information will disconnected. be shown. Figure 25: Bluetooth Settings Page 47 of 61 www.acs.com ACR330 Validator with QR Code Scanner – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...

  • Page 48: Barcode Module

    3.3.3.1. Barcode / QR code Validity Check Page 1 shows the validity of the barcode on the test cards. Note: test cards are included in the ACR330 EVK. 1. Select “Barcode”. 2. The ACR330 will wait for the card to be presented.

  • Page 49: Figure 27: Barcode / Qr Code Information

    7. Succeeding results will be displayed. The data will be deleted after going back to page 1 or the main menu. Figure 27: Barcode / QR code Information Page 49 of 61 www.acs.com ACR330 Validator with QR Code Scanner – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...

  • Page 50: Gps Module

    GPSType. with 4G. 8. Select “Status” 7. Select “BACK” 9. Select “ReceiveData” 10. The information will be shown. Figure 28: GPS Settings Page 50 of 61 www.acs.com ACR330 Validator with QR Code Scanner – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...

  • Page 51: Card Slot Module

    3. Card details will be shown. “Refreshing” displayed. status means that the reader is retrieving card information. Figure 29: Card Slot Information Page 51 of 61 www.acs.com ACR330 Validator with QR Code Scanner – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...

  • Page 52: Led/Speaker Settings Module

    4. The Button’s LED backlight will turn ON and OFF upon selection of the Button LED settings. Figure 30: LED Settings Page 52 of 61 www.acs.com ACR330 Validator with QR Code Scanner – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...

  • Page 53: Figure 31: Speaker Settings

    4. The reader will produce a sound depending on the selected setting. Figure 31: Speaker Settings Page 53 of 61 www.acs.com ACR330 Validator with QR Code Scanner – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...

  • Page 54: Settings Module

    2. Select “3” on the bottom 3. Select “Auto power off”. right to turn to page 3. Figure 34: Auto Power Settings Page 54 of 61 www.acs.com ACR330 Validator with QR Code Scanner – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...

  • Page 55: Power Off Module

    The Power Off module turns off the device. 1. Select “Power Off”. 2. The device will turn off automatically. Figure 35: Power OFF Module Page 55 of 61 www.acs.com ACR330 Validator with QR Code Scanner – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...

  • Page 56: Installing An Application

    This section shows how to test an application, change the application directory, and load a different application apart from the default demo. Please ensure that the application created for the ACR330 is compiled and built using the required tools. Otherwise, the device will reboot repeatedly.

  • Page 57: Method 2: Loading The Application To The Device

    Note: in some cases, the device tags the USB device as udiskp1 <user_app> should be application file name (ex. demo330) Put the startup.x and the application together in a folder (ex. acr330test) Page 57 of 61 www.acs.com ACR330 Validator with QR Code Scanner – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...
  • Page 58 <app_folder> should be the folder name of the previously created folder Put the second "startup.x" and the folder in a USB thumb drive Plug the USB thumb drive into the USB port of the ACR330 The new application will run after successful installation Turn OFF the device and remove the USB thumb drive.

  • Page 59: Removing The Installed Application

    Access root account typing the following credentials: i. su ii. root (this is the password) cd /home/machinekit/bin rm startup.x rm <user_app> *(<user_app>.jar for java application) reboot Page 59 of 61 www.acs.com ACR330 Validator with QR Code Scanner – User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.02...

  • Page 60: Changing The Application Directory (For Fw1.7.10 And Below)

    Note: For FW 1.7.11 and above, it will automatically look for startup.x first. If it doesn’t find that file, it will load the ACR330 default demo. 1. After completing the initial steps in the previous section, please ensure that the ACR330 is logged in via the “root” account.

  • Page 61: Re-Flashing The Device

    Select the image file and locate the SD Card. d. Click Write and wait for the progress bar to be completed. e. Plug in the SD card into the SIM slot of the ACR330. The exact location of the SIM slot is shown in the image below.

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