ACR89U-A1 Handheld Smart Card Reader SDK

ACR89U-A1 Handheld Smart Card Reader Software Development Kit

ACR89U-A1 is the latest addition to ACS's strong line of Smart Card Readers with PIN-Pad. It is an upgrade version of ACR88 which offers better performance, longer battery life and low energy consumption. It is a versatile handheld smart card reader that runs a 32bit-MCU, has built-in keypad, LCD, bi-color LED, buzzer, dual full-sized smart card slots, 3 SAM slots and rechargeable battery. Through those features, ACR89 enables users to perform secure smart card transactions in both office and field environments.

ACR89U-A1 comes in a complete Software Development Kit (SDK), which contains

vital components for facilitating the development of customized smart card applications. The SDK provides the user with sample applications, tools and utilities, and sample codes, enabling them to conveniently and effectively incorporate ACR89U-A1 into their solutions.

Smart Card Reader(s)
  • 1 x ACR89U-A1 Handheld Smart Card Reader
Test Card(s)/ Token(s)
  • 5 x ACOS3 Microprocessor Smart Cards
  • 5 x ACOS6-SAM Secure Access Module Smart Cards
CD-ROM
  • Demo Programs 
    • Standalone Demo including Device Configuration and Taxi Demo Application
  • Tools & Utilities
    • QuickView
      • Checks for proper driver installation
    • PC/SC Learning Tool
      • Shows a step-by-step procedure on using the PCSC API, as well as the parameters to be used
    • Script Tool 3
      • Allows the user to communicate with a smart card by using script command files.
    • Smart Card and Reader Tool
      • Allows the user to send commands directly to a smart card or reader through an easy-to-use graphical user interface.
  • Sample Codes
    • Demonstrates basic commands used to communicate with the cards and reader
    • Available in the following programming languages: Java, Java (x64), Visual Basic 6.0, Visual Basic .NET 2008, Visual Basic .NET 2008 (x64), Visual C# .NET 2008, Visual C# .NET 2008 (x64), Visual C++ 6.0, Visual C++ (x64), Active X C#
  • Smart Card Reader Driver(s)
  • Reference Manual(s)
SDK Operating System Support
  • Win XP, Win Vista, Win 7
  • Win XP x64, Win Vista x64, Win 7 x64

Frequently Asked Questions

It is a versatile handheld smart card reader with a PIN-pad, an upgrade to the ACR88 offering better performance, longer battery life and lower energy consumption, with a built-in keypad, LCD, bi-color LED, buzzer, dual full-sized smart card slots, 3 SAM slots and a rechargeable battery.
It enables users to perform secure smart card transactions in both office and field environments.
1 x ACR89U-A1 Handheld Smart Card Reader, 5 x ACOS3 Microprocessor Smart Cards, 5 x ACOS6-SAM Secure Access Module Smart Cards, demo programs, tools (QuickView, PC/SC Learning Tool, Script Tool 3, Smart Card and Reader Tool), sample codes and reference manual(s).
Win XP, Win Vista and Win 7, including the x64 versions.

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