Advanced Card ACR89U-A2 User manual

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Technical Specifications V1.02
ACR89U-A2
Handheld
Smart Card Reader

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Table of Contents
1.0. Introduction ............................................................................................................... 3
2.0. Features ..................................................................................................................... 4
3.0. Supported Card Types.............................................................................................. 5
3.1. MCU Cards ............................................................................................................................5
3.2. Memory-based Smart Cards (Synchronous Interface)..........................................................5
3.3. Contactless Cards .................................................................................................................5
4.0. Typical Applications ................................................................................................. 6
5.0. Technical Specifications .......................................................................................... 7

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1.0.Introduction
As smart card technology becomes more widely accepted in
the market, developers find an opportunity to offer better usage
experience and security by adding more features to smart card
reading devices. The ACR89U-A2 Handheld Smart Card
Reader with NFC tag support is primarily designed for multi-
application that can access any contact and contactless smart
cards following the ISO 7816 and ISO 14443 standards.
ACR89U-A2 is a versatile dual interface smart card reader with
PIN-pad which can be used to access ISO 7816 MCU cards,
ISO 14443 Type A and B contactless cards, MIFARE®, FeliCa
and ISO 18092 or NFC tags. It can operate in both office and
field-based environments by using it on PC-linked and
standalone modes, respectively. It comes with a built-in
keypad, LCD, rechargeable battery and large programmable
memory features. It is a reliable reader that can support the rigorous performance requirements of
highly demanding smart card applications, though operates under low energy consumption.
ACR89U-A2 also supports Secure PIN Entry (SPE) which allows users to securely input data such as
PIN, through the device’s PIN-pad. This security measure prevents PINs from getting exposed to a
vulnerable PC or workstation, and successfully eliminates the possibility of Virus/Trojan or USB
Sniffer getting hold of them.
Furthermore, ACR89U-A2 has User Firmware Upgradeability that can be done through its USB
Interface. This capability makes ACR89U-A2 very accessible and ideal for many applications.

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2.0.Features
•32-bit RISC Processor running on Embedded FreeRTOS
•USB Firmware Upgradability
•Handheld size and weight
•Two Full-sized Contact Card Slots
•Three SIM-sized SAM Card Slots
•Dual Operation Modes:
oPC-linked
oStandalone
•PC-linked Operation:
oUSB 2.0 Full Speed Interface
oThrough detachable USB Cable
oCCID Compliance
oSupports PC/SC
•Standalone Operation:
oRechargeable Li-ion Battery (charging through USB)
oSupports third party application programming via FreeRTOS
oUser-programmable in C language
•Built-in Peripherals:
oEasy-to-Read, High Resolution Backlit LCD
oHighly Durable Chemical Resistant Keypad
oFour LED Status Indicators
oMonotone Buzzer
oReal-time Clock (RTC) with independent backup battery
oOptional Detachable Thermal Printer (PTR89)
•Tamper Detection Switch to protect against unauthorized intrusion
•Supports Secure PIN Entry (SPE)
•Supports PPS (Protocol and Parameters Selection) with 115,200 BPS – 206,451 BPS in
reading and writing smart cards
•Supports AndroidTM 3.1 and above
•Compliant with the following standards:
oISO 7816 oCE
oISO 14443 oFCC
oPC/SC oRoHs
oCCID oEMVCo Level 1
oUSB Full Speed oMicrosoft® WHQL

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3.0.Supported Card Types
3.1. MCU Cards
The ACR89U-A2 operates with MCU cards that follow:
•T=0 or T=1 protocol
•ISO 7816 Compliant Class A, B, C (5 V, 3 V, 1.8 V)
3.2. Memory-based Smart Cards (Synchronous Interface)
The ACR89U-A2 supports the following memory cards:
•Cards following the I2C bus protocol (free memory cards) such as:
oAtmel: AT24C01/02/04/08/16
•SLE4432/5542 intelligent 256 bytes EEPROM with write protect function:
oSLE4432, SLE5542
•SLE4418/5528 intelligent 1 KB EEPROM with write-protect function:
oSLE4418, SLE5528
Note: Memory card supports ICC0 slot (front slot) only.
3.3. Contactless Cards
The ACR89U-A2 supports the following contactless cards:
•ISO 14443 Compliant, Type A and B Standard, Parts 1 to 4
•T=CL protocol
•MIFARE Classic Cards
•FeliCa Cards

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4.0.Typical Applications
•e-Healthcare
•e-Government
•e-Banking and e-Payment
•Transportation
•Loyalty Program
•Time and Attendance Checking

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5.0.Technical Specifications
Processor
32-bit RISC Processor
Operating System
Embedded FreeRTOS
Device and User-programmable Memory
Programmable Language............... C
Compiler Provided.......................... Yes
RAM ............................................... 20 KB
Third-party Applications ................. NOR Flash: 512 KB (default)/1 MB (upon request)
Data Storage .................................. Serial Flash: 384 KB (multi-lingual storage)
EEPROM: 64 KB
Tamper-protected Memory............. 238 bytes (for sensitive data storage with API provided)
Power
Operating Voltage .......................... 3.7 V
Operation Mode ............................. PC-linked and Standalone
PC-linked Mode.............................. USB Powered (via detachable USB cable)
Standalone Mode ........................... Battery-powered
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (charging through USB)
Operation Time .............................. 8-10 hrs (varies upon usage and application)
Power Consumption....................... Less than 60 mA (excluding card and backlight power)
Battery............................................ Lithium Ion, 3.7 V, 900 mAh
Backup Battery............................... Independent rechargeable backup battery for RTC
Connectivity
USB ............................................... USB Full Speed 2.0 (Type A; via detachable USB cable)

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Contact Smart Card Interface
Standard ........................................ ISO 7816 Class A, B, C (5 V, 3 V, 1.8 V), T=0 and T=1
Supply Current ............................... Max. 60 mA
Smart Card Read/Write Speed....... 12,903 BPS -206,451 BPS (primary/secondary slot)
Clock Frequency ............................ 4.8 MHz
Card Connector Type..................... ICC Slot 0: Landing; ICC Slot 1: Contact
Card Insertion Cycles..................... Min. 300,000/100,000 (primary/secondary slot)
Short Circuit Protection ................. +5 V/GND on all pins
Contactless Smart Card Interface
Standard ........................................ ISO 14443 A and B Parts 1-4, ISO/IEC 18092 (NFC), FeliCa
Protocol.......................................... MIFARE Classic Card Protocol, T=CL
Smart Card Read/Write Speed....... 106 Kbps, 212 Kbps, 424 Kbps
Operating Distance ........................ 30 mm
Operating Frequency ..................... 13.56 MHz
SAM Card Interface
Number of SAM Card Slots............ 3
Card Connector Type..................... Contact
Smart Card Read/Write Speed....... 12,903 BPS – 206,451 BPS
Built-in Peripherals
Keypad........................................... 20 keys
LCD Display ................................... 128 pixels x 64 pixels Black and White Graphic LCD with Backlight
Number of characters: 8 line x 21 characters
Window Size: 49 mm x 29 mm; Active Area Size: 46 mm x 28 mm
Buzzer............................................ Monotone
LED Status Indicators .................... 4 user-controllable LEDs
LED Color ...................................... Red, Green and Yellow
Detachable Printer Cradle.............. PTR89 (optional)
Physical Specifications
Dimensions .................................... Device: 181.5 mm (L) x 77.0 mm (W) x 30.5 mm (H)
Case Color ..................................... Black
Weight............................................ Device: 235 g
Operating Conditions
Temperature .................................. 0 °C – 50 °C
Humidity ......................................... 10% – 90%, non-condensing
Application Programming Interface
PC-linked Mode.............................. PC/SC
Standalone Mode ........................... FreeRTOS
Other Features
Real-time Clock
Tamper Switch (internal anti-intrusion detections and protection)
USB Firmware Upgradability
Certifications/Compliance
CE, FCC, RoHS, ISO 7816, ISO 14443, PC/SC, CCID, EMVCo Level 1
Microsoft® WHQL for Windows® 2000, Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows® 7, Windows® 8,
Windows® 8.1, Windows® Server 2003, Windows® Server 2008, Windows® Server 2008 R2,
Windows® Server 2012, Windows® Server 2012 R2
Device Driver Operating System Support
Windows® 2000, Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows® 7, Windows® 8, Windows® 8.1,
Windows® Server 2003, Windows® Server 2008, Windows® Server 2008 R2, Windows® Server 2012,
Windows® Server 2012 R2
Linux®, Mac OS®, Android™ 3.1 and above