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• What are the different versions of ACR1281?

  ACR1281U-C1 is a USB Dual Interface Smart Card Reader that can access both contact and contactless cards. It also has a built-in SAM slot for added security in both contact and contactless operations. ACR1281U-C1 is has PC/SC compliance in all of the reader interface thus, offering interoperability with other devices. ACR1281S-C1 is a Serial Dual Interface Smart Card Reader that can access both contact and contactless cards. It also has a built-in SAM slot for added security in both contact and contactless operations. ACR1281S-C1 uses the serial RS232 communication protocol, which provides a plug and play operation without requiring driver installation. ACR1281U-nPA Contactless Reader can access any contactless smart cards following the ISO 14443 standard including Germany’s e-ID called neuer Personalausweis (nPA). It is specially designed to support highly demanding applications such as government e-ID programs.

  https://www.acs.com.hk/en/frequently-asked-questions/6/contactless-readers/
• What is the difference between ACR1281 and ACR122/ACR1222 Product Families?

  ACR122/ACR1222 Product Family’s contactless card and NFC tag support make is suitable for NFC related applications. It can be used for various contactless applications including micro payments, loyalty programs, visitor management, and physical access control. ACR1281 Product Family’s support for both contact and contactless smart cards makes it suitable for various smart card applications, including existing contact smart card systems to be migrated to contactless technology. Also, ACR1281’s high smart card read/write speed makes it suitable for government applications. Lastly, the firmware upgradability can support post-deployment firmware updates.

  https://www.acs.com.hk/en/frequently-asked-questions/6/contactless-readers/
• How do I install the drivers for ACR1281?

  For USB devices (i.e. ACR1281U-C1 and ACR1281U-nPA), installers for PC/SC drivers are provided. You may download them from the ACS website: http://acs.com.hk/en/drivers/. For Serial devices (i.e. ACR1281S-C1), the libraries needed for high-level programming are available from the ACS website: http://acs.com.hk/en/drivers/. For low-level programming, no drivers or libraries are needed.

  https://www.acs.com.hk/en/frequently-asked-questions/6/contactless-readers/
• What are the mobile card readers that ACS offers?

  ACS offers various readers to be used with most mobile devices in the market. These mobile card readers cater to diverse card technologies, from magnetic cards to smart cards, and have different connection interfaces to suit every user’s requirements.

  https://www.acs.com.hk/en/frequently-asked-questions/54/mobile-card-readers/
• What are the mobile devices supported by the mobile card readers?

  The mobile card readers support most devices in the market. For the full list of supported devices, please click here.

  https://www.acs.com.hk/en/frequently-asked-questions/54/mobile-card-readers/
• What types of cards are supported by the mobile card readers?

  ACS Mobile Card Readers support various magnetic cards and smart cards. You may visit the ACS Mobile Card Reader website for the complete list of cards supported by each mobile card reader.

  https://www.acs.com.hk/en/frequently-asked-questions/54/mobile-card-readers/
• What if the preferred mobile device is not included in the list of supported devices?

  Should the preferred mobile device not be included in the list of supported devices, please contact ACS.

  https://www.acs.com.hk/en/frequently-asked-questions/54/mobile-card-readers/
• Is there any battery used for the mobile card readers? If so, what type is it?

  ACS Mobile Card Readers use batteries to enable the user to use the devices anytime, anywhere. For the specific battery types, please visit the ACS Mobile Card Reader website.

  https://www.acs.com.hk/en/frequently-asked-questions/54/mobile-card-readers/
• Where can I download the drivers and libraries to be used with the mobile card readers?

  You may download the mobile card reader drivers and libraries at http://www.acs.com.hk/en/drivers/. 

  https://www.acs.com.hk/en/frequently-asked-questions/54/mobile-card-readers/
• What type of mobile platform do the mobile card readers support?

  ACS Mobile Card Readers support Android and iOS platforms.

  https://www.acs.com.hk/en/frequently-asked-questions/54/mobile-card-readers/