ACR1222S Serial NFC Reader SDK User Manual info@acs.com.hk Subject to change without prior notice www.acs.com.
Version History Date By Changes 2009-10-14 Aileen Herrera • Initial draft 1.0 2009-11-17 Allan Joseph Tiongson • Added screenshots and more body text 1.1 2011-05-05 Marizon Javierto • • Updated page properties Changed filename from “ACR1222S SDK User Manual v1.1” to “ACR1222S_SDK_USR_Manual_v1.10.01” Updated document formatting Updated 1.1 Typical Applications Added Chapter 2.0: SDK Specifications Updated screenshots in 2.3 Changed ‘2.0: Installation’ to ‘3.
Table of Contents 1.0. Introduction ............................................................................................................. 4 1.1. Typical Applications ...............................................................................................................4 2.0. SDK Specifications.................................................................................................. 5 2.1. 2.2. SDK Contents and Features...........................................................
1.0. Introduction ACR1222S is the serial interface (RS232) reader in the ACR122 Series, which is a family of PC-linked NFC contactless smart card readers/writers. Developed based on the 13.56 MHz RFID technology and the ISO/IEC 18092 NFC standard, it supports ISO 14443 Type A and B, Mifare, FeliCa and NFC contactless technologies. This serial NFC reader is equipped with a buzzer and two LEDs as well for rich user interaction.
2.0. SDK Specifications 2.1. SDK Contents and Features • • • • 1 ACR1222S Serial NFC Reader 5 Mifare 1K Cards 1 ACOS6-SAM Card SDK CD-ROM 2.2. SDK System Requirements • • • • • • • IBM Compatible Personal Computer with minimum of 1 GHz Pentium Processor or higher Window XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 Minimum of 256 MB RAM Minimum of 600 MB Free Hard Disk Space CD-ROM Drive Serial RS232 port USB port Page 5 of 17 ACR1222S SDK User Manual Document Title Here Version 2.00 Document Title Here info@acs.com.
3.0. Installation 3.1. Requirements If you have installed a previous version of the ACR1222S Serial NFC Reader SDK, uninstall this version first via Add/Remove Programs in Control Panel before installing this SDK version. Make sure that all folders have been deleted. The Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 is a pre-requisite to run the ACR1222S Tool. For Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 users, the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 can be downloaded from: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.
3.3. Installation of SDK Components 1. Click on Install SDK Components button from the ACR1222S SDK Installer GUI. 2. ACR1222S SDK Setup Wizard will be displayed. Click Next to continue. Page 7 of 17 ACR1222S SDK User Manual Document Title Here Version 2.00 Document Title Here info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.
3. Choose the location where you want to install the ACR1222S SDK. The default location is x:\Program Files\Advanced Card Systems Ltd\ACR1222S Serial NFC Reader SDK, with x as the drive letter of the local Windows drive. 4. Choose Complete and click Next. Note: Advanced users may choose Custom to install preferred components. Page 8 of 17 ACR1222S SDK User Manual Document Title Here Version 2.00 Document Title Here info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.
5. Select a program folder where icons will be placed and then click Next. 6. Wait for the installation process to be completed. Page 9 of 17 ACR1222S SDK User Manual Document Title Here Version 2.00 Document Title Here info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.
7. Click Finish to close the Setup Wizard window. 3.4. Installation of Adobe PDF Reader 1. Click the Install Adobe PDF Reader button from the ACR1222S SDK Installer GUI. Page 10 of 17 ACR1222S SDK User Manual Document Title Here Version 2.00 Document Title Here info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.
2. Wait while the installation is being processed. Click Pause to temporarily stop the installation or Exit to stop the installation. 3. Choose the destination folder where you want Adobe Reader to be installed. Click Change Destination Folder to choose a preferred location. Otherwise, click Next to install the Adobe Reader on the default folder location. Page 11 of 17 ACR1222S SDK User Manual Document Title Here Version 2.00 Document Title Here info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.
4. Once ready, click Install to begin the installation. 5. Wait for the installation process to be completed. Page 12 of 17 ACR1222S SDK User Manual Document Title Here Version 2.00 Document Title Here info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.
6. Click Finish to exit setup. Page 13 of 17 ACR1222S SDK User Manual Document Title Here Version 2.00 Document Title Here info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.
4.0. SDK Components 4.1. Sample Codes The sample codes features the different capabilities of the ACR1222S, each shows how to control the ACR1222S peripherals and how to communicate with a contactless tag and SAM. Sample codes are written in the following languages: • • • • • • • • • Java MS Visual Basic (x32) MS Visual Basic .NET (x32) MS Visual Basic .NET (x64) MS Visual C# (x32) MS Visual C# (x64) MS Visual C++ (x32) MS Visual C++ (x64) Delphi 4.2. Tools and Utilities 4.2.1.
4.2.2. ACS Easy Key The ACS Easy Key is a utility program for changing Mifare security settings. Please refer to the Mifare Card Reference Manual to efficiently utilize the ACS Easy Key. Figure 3: 4.2.3. ACS Easy Key ACS QuickView The ACS QuickView is a utility program that checks if the user has properly installed the ACR1222S device. For a detailed explanation on how to use the tool, check the Help menu in the program.
4.3. User Manuals and Reference Materials • • • • • • • • ACR1222S API ACR1222S Communication Protocol ACR1222S SDK User Manual ACR1222S Technical Specifications Mifare 1K Reference Manual Mifare 4K Reference Manual Mifare Ultralight Reference Manual ACOS6-SAM Reference Manual Page 16 of 17 ACR1222S SDK User Manual Document Title Here Version 2.00 Document Title Here info@acs.com.hk www.acs.com.
5.0. ACR1222S API An interface software to program the ACR1222S is on-hand to facilitate application development. It is supplied in the form of 32-bit and 64-bit DLL (Dynamic Link Library) which can be programmed using popular development tools like Java, Delphi, Visual Basic, Visual C++, Visual C# and Visual Basic .Net. The DLL is a set of high-level functions provided for the application software to use.
