1.0. Introduction The ACR122U is a reader (IFD and PCD) reader which supports contactless (PICC) smart cards. Page 3 of 13 ACR122U User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.01...
PICC is found. It prevents the PICC from exposing to the field all the time. User-Controllable Peripherals. E.g. LED. PCSC Compliant for Contact and Contactless Interfaces. USB V2.0 Interface. (12M bps) Device Firmware Upgradeable through the USB Interface. Page 4 of 13 ACR122U User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.01...
Controller chip Contactless Interface Carrier Frequency = 13.56MHz PICC Contactless For communication architecture, the protocol between ACR122U and PC is using CCID protocol. All the communication between PICC is PCSC Compliant. Page 5 of 13 ACR122U User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk...
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ACR122U PCSC PICC Interface Interface (CCID) PCSC Layer T=CL & T=1 Emulation ACR122U ISO 14443 Parts 1-4 / ISO 18092 PICC Interface Physical Interface PICC (Built-in Antenna) Page 6 of 13 ACR122U User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.01...
4.0. ACR122U Operating Procedure 4.1. Driver installation Procedure Hardware requires: ACR122U PC with OS window XP or above Software requires: Driver installer “ACS_Unified_PCSC_Driver_Installer_bin-4.0.6.0-20141114_all.zip” Steps: 1. Extract the file “ACS_Unified_PCSC_Driver_Installer_bin-4.0.6.0-20141114_all.zip” 2. Execute “Setup.exe” 3. Below screen will be shown Select the language, then Click “OK”...
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4. Below screen will be shown, “Next” to continue 5. Below screen will be shown, configure the installation path, then “Next” to continue Page 8 of 13 ACR122U User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.01...
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6. Below screen will be shown, “Install” to continue 7. Waiting until below screen shown Click “Finish” 8. Driver Installation Complete Page 9 of 13 ACR122U User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.01...
3. Open “APDU.exe” 4. Click “1. Select reader”, Chose “ACS ACR122 0”, then click “OK” 5. Select “T1”, “Stress”, Message = “FF CA 00 00 00”, Interval = “500” Page 10 of 13 ACR122U User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.01...
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6. Press “Connect” 7. Press “Transmit” to start the testing 8. Below screen will be shown Page 11 of 13 ACR122U User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.01...
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If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is Page 12 of 13 ACR122U User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk...
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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 13 of 13 ACR122U User Manual info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.hk Version 1.01...
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