Version 1.4 11-2005 Unit 1008, 10th Floor, Hongkong International Trade and Exhibition Centre 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong Tel: +852 2796 7873 Fax: +852 2796 1286 Email: info@acs.com.hk Website: www.acs.com.
Contents 1. Driver Installation .................................................................................................................... 3 1.1 A. How to Install.................................................................................................................................... 3 PC/SC Driver Installation ................................................................................................................. 3 A.1 Windows XP/2000 .........................................
PC/SC Driver Installation 1. Driver Installation Drivers are available from the ACR30 Software Development Kit CD-ROM or from the ACS Drivers Download website, http://www.acs.com.hk/Download.asp. It is strongly recommended that the user installs/uninstalls the driver by using device driver installer. 1.1 How to Install There are two sets of device driver for Windows: PC/SC and ACS Synchronous API driver (Proprietary Driver). A. PC/SC Driver Installation A.1 Windows XP/2000 A.1.1 USB Interface 1.
PC/SC Driver Installation Please see Appendix A for detailed USB Interface Connection Diagram. 5. When you are prompted that the Operation is Complete, click “FINISH”. A.1.2 Serial Interface 1. Select the reader model from the list. Then click “INSTALL”. For ACR30S and ACR30SP Note: S – Serial RS232 SP – Serial Plug n Play To check the driver version or read installation tips, click on “VIEW README”. Advanced Card Systems Ltd.
PC/SC Driver Installation 2. When prompted whether you want to install the drivers, click “Yes”. 3. On “Hardware Installation” window, you are prompted with the following message: “… has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP.” Click “Continue Anyway”. The drivers are tested and should work correctly with Windows. 4. Click “Yes” to restart your PC. Note: Make sure you have connected the ACR30 Serial device on your PC before you click “Yes”.
PC/SC Driver Installation A.2 A.2.1 Windows 98/ME USB Interface 1. Run the “SETUP.EXE” and the “PC/SC Driver Installation Wizard” window will open and then click “INSTALL”. For ACR30U, ACF30U, ACT30, ACK30U, and ACR30D To check on the driver version or read installation tips, click on “VIEW README”. 2. When prompted whether you want to install the drivers, click “Yes”. 3. Please disconnect the reader from your PC if you haven’t done so. Then click “OK”. 4.
PC/SC Driver Installation 5. The driver installer will automatically install the Microsoft Smart Card Base Components. Click “Yes” to accept license agreement. Note: PC/SC components are already installed on Windows XP/2000 so you will not encounter this instruction during installation. 6. When asked to restart the computer, click “Yes” to complete the installation. A.2.2 Serial Interface 1. Select the reader model from the list. Then click “INSTALL”.
PC/SC Driver Installation 3. Click “Yes” to accept license agreement. 4. When asked to restart the computer, click “Yes” to complete the installation. Please see Appendix B for detailed Serial Interface Connection Diagram. Advanced Card Systems Ltd. Unit 1008, 10th Floor Hongkong International Trade and Exhibition Centre 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong ACR30 Series Installation Guide Tel: +852 2796 7873 Website: www.acs.com.hk Fax: +852 2796 1286 Email: info@acs.com.
ACS Synchronous API Driver (Proprietary Driver) Installation B. ACS Synchronous API driver (Proprietary Driver) Installation B.1 Windows XP/2000 B.1.1 USB Interface 1. Run the “SETUP.EXE” and “ the “Proprietary Driver Installation Wizard” window will open, click “INSTALL”. For ACR30U, ACF30U, ACT30, ACK30U, and ACR30D To check the driver version or read installation tips, click on “VIEW README”. 2. When prompted whether you want to install the drivers, click “Yes”. 3.
ACS Synchronous API Driver (Proprietary Driver) Installation 5. Leave the “Install the software automatically (Recommended)” option selected then click “Next >”. 6. On “Hardware Installation” window, you are prompted with the following message: “… has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP.” Click “Continue Anyway”. The drivers are tested and should work correctly with Windows. 7. Click “Finish” when the dialog shows that the installation has finished. 8.
ACS Synchronous API Driver (Proprietary Driver) Installation 9. Click on “FINISH” to close the installation wizard. B.1.2 Serial Interface 1. Select the reader model from the list. Then click “INSTALL”. For ACR30S and ACR30SP Note: S – Serial RS232 SP – Serial Plug n Play To check the driver version or read installation tips, click on “VIEW README”. 2. When prompted whether you want to install the drivers, click “Yes”. Advanced Card Systems Ltd.
ACS Synchronous API Driver (Proprietary Driver) Installation 3. When you are prompted that the Operation is Complete, click “FINISH”. Advanced Card Systems Ltd. Unit 1008, 10th Floor Hongkong International Trade and Exhibition Centre 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong ACR30 Series Installation Guide Tel: +852 2796 7873 Website: www.acs.com.hk Fax: +852 2796 1286 Email: info@acs.com.
ACS Synchronous API Driver (Proprietary Driver) Installation B.2 B.2.1 Windows 98/ME USB Interface 1. Run the “SETUP.EXE” and the “Proprietary Driver Installation Wizard” window will open and then click “INSTALL”. For ACR30U, ACF30U, ACT30, ACK30U, and ACR30D To check the driver version or read installation tips, click on “VIEW README”. 2. When prompted whether you want to install the drivers, click “Yes”. 3. Please disconnect the reader from your PC if you haven’t done so. Then click “OK”. 4.
ACS Synchronous API Driver (Proprietary Driver) Installation 5. When you are prompted that the Operation is Complete, click “FINISH”. B.2.2 Serial Interface 1. Select the reader model from the list. Then click “INSTALL”. Note: S – Serial RS232 SP – Serial Plug n Play To check the driver version or read installation tips, click on “VIEW README”. 2. When prompted whether you want to install the drivers, click “Yes”. 3. When you are prompted that the Operation is Complete, click “FINISH”.
How to Check your Installation 1.2 How to Check your Installation To check if you have properly installed your smart card reader, you can either use the ACS Diagnostic Tool – QuickView or the Windows Device Manager. A. Using ACS Diagnostic Tool – QuickView ACS QuickView is available at the ACS Card Utility/Tool Download website, http://www.acs.com.hk/CU.asp. Connect the ACR30U, ACF30U, ACT30, ACK30U, and ACR30D to your PC. Run QuickView.exe. Click “Initialize” to start the driver diagnosis.
How to Check your Installation type. For ACS Synchronous API driver (Proprietary Driver) The Windows Device Manager should list the ACR 20/30 USB Smart Card Reader (Proprietary Mode) device under Universal Serial Bus controllers’ device type. Windows 98SE/ME ACS Driver Installer To start the Device Manager on Windows 98/ME, select Start → Settings → Control Panel. Doubleclick on System, and then click the Device Manager tab.
How to Check your Installation For ACS Synchronous API driver (Proprietary Driver) If your ACR30SP device is connected, “Found New Hardware” dialog may appear every time you start WINDOWS. Just click the “Cancel” button to close the prompt. OR To avoid the "Found New Hardware" dialog from appearing, do not connect the reader until the WINDOWS is fully started. Windows 98SE/ME Open Device Manager.
How to Update and Uninstall Drivers 1.3 How to Update Driver updates are available from our Drivers Download website, http://www.acs.com.hk/Download.asp. Same thing on how to install the device driver, simply run the “SETUP.EXE” of the driver installer and follow the on-screen instructions. No need to uninstall current driver installed. 1.4 How to Check your Update To check if you have successfully updated the device driver, check the driver version on the Device Manager. To do this: 1.
How to Update and Uninstall Drivers 3. On Windows 98/ME, you will be prompted if you want to remove Smart Card Base Components. Click “No”, so you won’t need to reinstall the smart card base components the next time you install a smart card reader. This step is not present on Windows XP/2000 system. 4. 1.6 When asked to restart the computer, click “Yes”. How to Check your Uninstall To check if you have properly uninstalled your device, run the ACS QuickView and then click on “Initialize”.
Troubleshooting 2. Troubleshooting Q1: What interface do the ACR30 readers support? The ACR30 is available in both USB and Serial interfaces. Q2: I get no response from my ACR30 Serial reader. Serial Reader may not be connected properly. Please follow illustration. The ACR30S has 3 connectors: the 2 PS/2 connectors should be connected to your PS/2 ports (mouse or keyboard) and the serial connector should be connected to your RS232 port. Your serial cable may be too long.
Troubleshooting Q7: Found New Hardware dialog appears every time I start WINDOWS. Cause: Your computer has been installed with "Proprietary Driver" for a Serial PnP Reader. Windows will prompt the screen below: Solution: Simply click the “Cancel” button to close the prompt. Or to avoid the "Found New Hardware" dialog from appearing, do not connect the reader until the WINDOWS is fully started. Q8: Does ACR30 driver supports Auto-Download (for PC/SC or ACS Synchronous API driver (Proprietary Driver)? No.
Support 3. Support Support is available from the Technical Support website, http://www.acs.com.hk/contactTechSupport.asp or email us at info@acs.com.hk. Hong Kong Headquarters: Unit 1008, 10th Floor Hongkong International Trade and Exhibition Centre 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay Hong Kong Tel: +852 2796 7873 Fax: +852 2796 1286 Advanced Card Systems Ltd.
Connection Diagram - USB Interface Appendix A: Connection Diagram – USB Interface ACR30U To connect the ACR30U Device to your PC, plug-in the ACR30U into an available USB Port. ACT30 To connect the ACT30 Device to your PC, plug-in the ACR30U into an available USB Port. ACF30U To connect the ACF30U Device to your PC, plug-in the ACR30U into an available USB Port. . Advanced Card Systems Ltd.
Connection Diagram - USB Interface ACK30U To connect the ACK30U Device to your PC, plug-in the ACK30U into an available USB Port. ACR30D To connect the ACR30D Device to your PC, choose any of the following interface configuration: If you plug in the USB interface, the USB interface will be activated If you plug in the serial interface, the serial Plug and Play interface will be activated If you plug in both interfaces, the default interface is serial Plug and Play Advanced Card Systems Ltd.
Connection Diagram - Serial Interface Appendix B: Connection Diagram – Serial Interface To connect the ACR30S/SP device to your PC: 1. Connect the 9-PIN Serial Connector to the serial/COM Port. If you only have a 25-pin COM port, you may need a 9-PIN to 25-PIN adapter. ACR30S/SP 2. Connect the round PS/2 connector to the PS/2 port. This is usually where your keyboard or mouse is plugged in, so you may need to disconnect the keyboard/mouse connector first. 3.
Connection Diagram - Serial Interface Scheme 2: RS232 reader cable linked to a metal panel, another cable linked to the RS232 port. Two extension cables are required: • 3. • A flat cable with a “2x5 pins plug, 2.54mm pitch” on the one side while the other side is connected to a “DB9(F) connector with metal panel”. A serial extension cable “DB9(F) to DB9(M)” Wiring Procedures: 2. 1. Firstly, connect the 2x5 pins Plug of the flat cable into the 2x5 pins Header on the PCB of the reader. 2.
Connection Diagram - Serial Interface Scheme 4: USB reader, using one extension cable coming out from the back of PC 3. One extension cable is required: • A cable with an “USB Plug A” on the one side while the other side is connected to an “USB Plug B”. Wiring Procedures 1. Firstly, connect the USB Plug A of the flat cable into the USB Socket A on the PCB of the reader. 2. Secondly, let the USB Plug B go through the slot hole of the PC Chassis. 3.
Connection Diagram - Serial Interface Scheme 6: USB reader, Internal USB extension cable. One special USB extension cable is required: • A shielded USB cable with “2x5 pins plug” on both ends. Wiring Procedures: 2. 1. First, connect the one end (2x5 pins plug) of the USB cable into the 2x5 pins header of the reader. 2. Second, connect the other end (2x5 pins plug) of the USB cable into the internal USB port (2x5 pins header) on the motherboard. N.B. Please pay attention to the plug orientation. 1.
