ACS ACR1255U-J1 User Manual

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User Manual V1.04
ACR1255U-J1
ACS Secure Bluetooth
®
NFC Reader

ACS ACR1255U-J1 Specifications

General

Interface	USB 2.0
Operating Frequency	13.56 MHz
Type	Contactless
Supported Card Types	MIFARE, FeliCa, NFC
Operating Distance	Up to 50 mm (depending on tag type)
SAM Card Support	1 SAM Slot
Bluetooth Standard	Bluetooth 4.0
Typical Battery Life	Not Applicable
Certifications/Compliance	CE, FCC, RoHS
Operating System Support	Windows, Linux
Operating Temperature	0°C to 50°C
Certifications	CE, FCC, RoHS
Power Supply	USB powered

Summary

1.0. Introduction

2.0. For Windows®

2.1. Installing ACS Unified Bluetooth driver

Procedures for installing the ACS Unified Bluetooth driver for Windows.

2.2. Setting up device pairing with built-in Bluetooth adapter

Guide to pairing the ACR1255U-J1 with a Windows device using its built-in Bluetooth.

2.3. Setting up device pairing with Bluetooth USB dongle

Instructions for pairing the ACR1255U-J1 using a TI Bluetooth USB dongle.

2.4. Using the ACS Bluetooth Device Management Tool

Overview of the ACS Bluetooth Device Management Tool for managing reader pairings.

2.4.1. Installing a device

Steps to install the ACR1255U-J1 reader in the ACS Bluetooth Device Management Tool.

2.4.2. Uninstalling a device

Procedure to uninstall the ACR1255U-J1 reader from the ACS Bluetooth Device Management Tool.

2.5. Checking if Bluetooth card reader is installed correctly

Verifying the correct installation of the ACR1255U-J1 reader in Windows Device Manager.

3.0. For iOS (BLE Test Application)

3.1. Installing the BLE Test application

Guide to installing the BLE Test application on an iOS device using Xcode.

3.2. Using the ACS Bluetooth demo application

Procedures for using the ACR1255U-J1 with the BLE Test application on iOS.

3.2.1. Connecting a device

Steps to connect the ACR1255U-J1 to an iOS device using the BLE Test application.

3.2.2. Getting the battery level

How to retrieve the battery status of the ACR1255U-J1 using the BLE Test app.

3.2.3. Transmitting an APDU command

Instructions for sending APDU commands from an iOS device via the BLE Test application.

3.2.4. Transmitting an escape command

How to send an escape command from an iOS device using the BLE Test application.

4.0. For Android (BLE Test Application)

4.1. Installing the BLE Test application

Guide to installing the BLE Test application on an Android device.

4.2. Using the ACS Bluetooth demo application

Procedures for using the ACR1255U-J1 with the BLE Test application on Android.

4.2.1. Connecting a device

Steps to connect the ACR1255U-J1 to an Android device using the BLE Test application.

4.2.2. Transmitting an APDU command

How to send APDU commands from an Android device using the BLE Test application.

4.2.3. Transmitting an escape command

How to send an escape command from an Android device via the BLE Test application.

5.0. For iOS (BT Demo Application)

5.1. Installing the Bluetooth demo application

Guide to installing the BT Demo application on an iOS device using Xcode.

5.2. Using the ACS Bluetooth demo application

Procedures for using the ACR1255U-J1 with the BT Demo application on iOS.

5.2.1. Connecting a device

Steps to connect the ACR1255U-J1 to an iOS device using the BT Demo application.

5.2.2. Getting the device information

How to retrieve device details from the ACR1255U-J1 using the BT Demo app.

5.2.3. Getting the battery level

How to check the battery status of the ACR1255U-J1 using the BT Demo application.

5.2.4. Getting the card's ATR (Answer To Reset)

Procedures to obtain the ATR of a contactless card via the BT Demo app on iOS.

5.2.5. Transmitting an APDU command

How to send APDU commands from an iOS device using the BT Demo application.

5.2.6. Transmitting an escape command

How to send an escape command from an iOS device using the BT Demo application.

6.0. For Android™ (BT Demo Application)

6.1. Installing the Bluetooth demo application

Guide to installing the BT Demo application on an Android device.

6.2. Using the ACS Bluetooth demo application

Procedures for using the ACR1255U-J1 with the BT Demo application on Android.

6.2.1. Connecting a device

Steps to connect the ACR1255U-J1 to an Android device using the ACS BT Demo app.

6.2.2. Getting the device information

How to retrieve device details for the ACR1255U-J1 using the Android BT Demo app.

6.2.3. Getting the battery level

How to check the battery status of the ACR1255U-J1 using the Android BT Demo application.

6.2.4. Getting the card's ATR (Answer To Reset)

Procedures to obtain the ATR of a contactless card via the Android BT Demo app.

6.2.5. Transmitting an APDU command

How to send APDU commands from an Android device using the BT Demo application.

6.2.6. Transmitting an escape command

How to send an escape command from an Android device using the BT Demo application.

6.2.7. Changing Bluetooth transmission power

How to adjust the Bluetooth transmission power of the ACR1255U-J1.