ACx38 series

1 Year Manufacturers Warranty

The ACx38 range are all USB 2.0 and include the following models:-

• ACR38 (CCID)
• ACR38 IPC (CCID)
• ACR38T-IBS (CCID)
• ACR38F (CCID)
• ACR38 Landing
• ACR38 SAM
• ACR38 BMC
• ACR38ET
• ACR38U N1 PocketMate
• ACR38U ND PocketMate II

The ACR38 is also available as an SDK containing one ACR38 USB one ACR38T-IBS USB (a SIM-sized plug-in Smart Card Reader), 20 smartcards (10 of ACOS2/3, 5 each of SLE4428, SLE4442), a balance reader and a CD-ROM containing useful learning tools, sample code and demonstration software.

All these readers contain the same series of ACS controller chip housed in different casings with varying additional features. The ACR38 SAM model contains a built in SAM card slot. The ACx38 series of readers are single chip solutions that have been certified by EMV Level 1, FCC, CE and Microsoft WHQL.

Standard PC/SC drivers for Windows, Linux and Mac OS X come with every product. A synchronous memory card API is also available in the SDK. Also CCID compliant where shown.

Standards and Certifications

ISO 7816

PC/SC

EMV Level 1

FCC

CE

Microsoft WHQL 2K, XP

Protocols / Cards Supported:
Supports all microprocessor-based smartcards using T=0 or T=1 protocols as well as the following memory cards:-
Siemens	SLE4418, SLE4428, SLE4432 & SLE4442
Atmel	AT24C01 – 1024
STMicroelectronics	ST14C02C & ST14C04C
GemPlus	GFM1K, GFM2K, GFM4K & GFM8K
Secure memory cards	AT88SC153 & AT88SC1608
Card Voltage	5V, 3V & 1.8V

Technical Specifications:
Connection method	USB 2.0 (USB 1.1 Backwards compatible)
Supplied voltage	Regulated 5V DC
Supplied current	Max. 50mA
Card contacts	Sliding, rated to min. 100,000 insertions
CLK Frequency	4 MHz
Drivers for USB interfaces	PC/SC for Windows PC/SC for Linux & MacOS X Synchronous API

SDK CD-ROM Contains:

(When purchased as part of an SDK)
Software drivers	Windows 2000 and later
Demo programs	Showcases ACR38 features and capabilities e.g. e-purse, logical access control, etc.
Tools & Utilities	PCSC CardTool - tests the protocol transfer between the reader and the PC PCSC Learning Tool - enhances your knowledge in showing you how to use the PCSC API's step-by-step and what parameter to use QuickView - checks for proper driver installation Script Commander PCSC - allows you to send a predefined sequence of smart card commands to your CPU card.
Sample Codes	Used to demonstrate basic commands used to communicate with the cards and readers Visual Basic, Visual C++, Borland Delphi , VB.NET, C#
Reference Manuals	Easy to use reference manuals to help with the development process
Technical Specifications	Includes detailed technical specifications of all the contained products

Further pictures of the ACR38U-ND are shown below.

Manufacturer: ACS

Connection Method: USB