ACS ACR3901U-S1 User manual

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User Manual V1.02
ACR3901U-S1
ACSSecureBluetooth®
ContactCardReader

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Table of Contents
1.0. Introduction .............................................................................................................3
2.0. For Windows®.........................................................................................................4
2.1. Installing ACS Unified Bluetooth driver..................................................................................4
2.2. 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. Checking if Bluetooth card reader is correctly installed.......................................................14
3.0. For iOS (BLE Test Application) ............................................................................16
3.1. Installing the BLE Test application ......................................................................................16
3.2. Using the ACS Bluetooth demo application.........................................................................17
3.2.1. Connecting a device....................................................................................................17
3.2.2. Getting the battery status............................................................................................19
3.2.3. Transmitting an APDU command ...............................................................................20
3.2.4. Transmitting an escape command..............................................................................22
4.0. For Android (BLE Test Application).....................................................................24
4.1. Installing the BLE Test application ......................................................................................24
4.2. Using the ACS Bluetooth demo application.........................................................................26
4.2.1. Connecting a device....................................................................................................26
4.2.2. Transmitting an APDU command ...............................................................................28
4.2.3. Transmitting an escape command..............................................................................30
5.0. For iOS (BT Demo Application)............................................................................32
5.1. Installing the Bluetooth demo application............................................................................32
5.2. Using the ACS Bluetooth demo application.........................................................................33
5.2.1. Connecting a device....................................................................................................33
5.2.2. Getting the device information....................................................................................35
5.2.3. Getting the battery status............................................................................................36
5.2.4. Getting the card’s ATR (Answer ToReset) .................................................................37
5.2.5. Transmitting an APDU command ...............................................................................39
5.2.6. Transmitting an escape command..............................................................................40
6.0. For Android (BT Demo Application).....................................................................41
6.1. Installing the Bluetooth demo application............................................................................41
6.2. Using the ACS Bluetooth demo application.........................................................................43
6.2.1. Connecting a device....................................................................................................43
6.2.2. Getting the device information....................................................................................44
6.2.3. Getting the battery status............................................................................................45
6.2.4. Getting the card’s ATR (Answer To Reset) ................................................................46
6.2.5. Transmitting an APDU command ...............................................................................47
6.2.6. Transmitting an escape command..............................................................................48

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1.0.Introduction
The ACR3901U-S1 ACS Secure 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.
This document provides general procedures for installation of drivers and applications when using the
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
•Section 3.0 - provides procedures on how to install and use the BLE demo application with
the ACR3901U-S1 using an iOS device and the ACS SmartCardIO library (with Extended
APDU Support; FW 1.22 and above)
•Section 4.0 - provides procedures on how to install and use the BLE demo application with
the ACR3901U-S1 using an Android device and the ACS SmartCardIO library (with Extended
APDU Support; FW 1.22 and above)
•Section 5.0 - provides procedures on how to install and use the BT demo application with the
ACR3901U-S1 using an iOS device and the ACS library
•Section 6.0 – provides procedures on how to install and use the BT demo application with the
ACR3901U-S1 using an Android device and the ACS library

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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.

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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 Xas your
local Windows drive.
5. Click Install.

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6. Wait while the driver installs.
7. Once the installation is complete, click Finish.

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2.2. Setting up device pairing with built-in Bluetooth adapter
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 & other devices.
3. Turn on Bluetooth.
4. Click Add Bluetooth or other device
5. At the Add a device pane, click Bluetooth and select the ACR3901U-S1 reader to pair.

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2.3. Setting up device pairing with Bluetooth USB dongle
Note: This procedure will use the TI USB dongle as the Bluetooth adapter. Make sure that you have
installed the ACS Bluetooth driver before performing this procedure (see Installing ACS Unified
Bluetooth driver).
To pair using this set up:
1. Plug in the TI Bluetooth USB dongle to your computer.
2. Windows will automatically install the device driver.
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.

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2.4. Using the ACS Bluetooth Device Management Tool
ACS Bluetooth Device Management Tool is an application that enables you to easily manage device
pairings between ACS Bluetooth card readers and computers.
2.4.1. Installing a device
To establish full connection, you must install the Bluetooth card reader in the ACS Bluetooth Device
Management Tool.
Note: The TI USB dongle can only work on a one-to-one connection with an installed ACS Bluetooth
card reader. 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.
3. Wait while the tool scans for Bluetooth devices within range.
Note: If the device is not immediately discovered, click Refresh.
4. Once the tool discovers the ACR3901U-S1, it will appear in the list.

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5. Right-click on the device, and then click Install.
6. Type in a 16-byte hexadecimal key for authentication, or use the default value. Click Install.
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.

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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.

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2.4.2. Uninstalling a device
To uninstall a device:
1. Right-click on the device, and then click Uninstall.
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.

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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.

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4. The Bluetooth reader and driver are installed correctly if the sevice status shows “This device
is working properly”.

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3.0.For iOS (BLE Test Application)
3.1. Installing the BLE Test application
1. You can access the device library by downloading the iOS BLE EVK (SmartCardIO) from the
ACS website.
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.

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3.2. Using the ACS Bluetooth demo application
This section provides a simple step-by-step procedure on how to use the ACR3901U-S1 using the
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.
3. Open the BLE Test application.
4. Tap Scan.
5. Select the terminal type ACR3901U-S1/ACR3901T-W1.

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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.

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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.

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3.2.3. Transmitting an APDU command
To transmit APDU commands:
1. Connect the mobile device to iTunes and locate the File Sharing tab.
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.
5. Go back to the main page then tap the Transmit button.
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