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• How is a standalone application developed using ACR89 system?

  The Software Development Kit will provide a tool that is used to compile a program written in C programming language using Free RT operating system. The kit will also provide a sample application demo as well. In addition to that, an Application Programming Interface document is provided to program the ACR89.Refer to this link for the API document: http://www.acs.com.hk/en/drivers/

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• How do I access ACR89 from the PC?

  You can perform commands to control ACR89 and its peripherals. One such application provided in the software development kit is the ACS Smart Card Reader Tool. It helps you identify basic information, memory information and default settings; identify the status of inserted cards; test the functionality of the peripherals; and extract the device transaction logs performed during the standalone demo in csv format for report-generation purposes. 

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• What interface do the ACR89 readers support?

  The ACR89 supports USB interface. It also comes with serial interface port t to connect  to other peripherals.

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• Can any smart card application access the ACR89 readers?

  Yes, any smart card application can access the smart card interface, provided that your system has an installed PC/SC and the software you are using is PC/SC compliant.

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• Can I upgrade the firmware of the ACR89 reader?

  Yes.  Firmware upgrade instructions have been provided in the technical manuals included in the Software Development Kit.

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• What is the memory capacity of the reader?

  It has a SDRAM memory of 512KB for firmware storage, a 384KB Serial Flash and 32KB (x2)EEPROM for Data and User Programmable capacity. 

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• What operating systems do ACR89 readers support?

  Windows XP, Vista, 7, Linux, Mac, AndroidFor the list of supported Operating System, please refer to http://www.acs.com.hk/index.php?pid=drivers&id=ACR89 

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• How do I insert the SAM-sized smart card in the ACR89 reader SAM card slot?

  There are 3 SAM-sized smart card slots for ACR89. These are located at the bottom front of the device. To insert/change SAM cards, unscrew the lower back cover of the device, slide down the cover in front of the device to reveal the slots, insert the SAM-sized smart card (chip side facing down), then lock the slot. Do the same for the other slots. Screw the cover back on.

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• How do I insert/change the battery?

  Unscrew the battery cover at the back of the device. Insert the battery with the contacts aligning to the terminal. To change the battery, lift the Li-ion battery out of the slot to replace with a new one.

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• What type of battery is in the ACR89?

  ACR89 runs on a rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (3.7V, 900 mAh, 3.3 Wh) which is located at the back of the device.

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