August 1, 2006 — ACR88 is a versatile handheld portable smart card reader, having a built-in keypad, LCD display, bi-color LED and buzzer features. It can also host the feature of non-volatile memory to give better support to your system. In addition, its onboard memory enables future firmware and application enhancements that guarantee against obsolescence. It is a line of secured electronic devices of pocket size designed primarily for multi-application. It is capable of performing secure authentication, displaying rich information from the card, conducting online or offline transaction.
Also ACR88 is programmable through ACR88 ScriptBuilder. Users can now quickly build their own standalone applications according to easy-to-use and well defined script commands provided by ACS. There is no more need to program the device in lower level languages, nor to deal with development and other hardware platform dependent issues! With ACR88, you can have full rein of realizing the limitless possibilities, which your application will bring.
ACR88 Software development Kit is available now.
The ACR88 Software Development Kit (ACR88 SDK) enables effective development of customized applications and systems using smart cards, card readers, and PCs. Reflecting ACS expertise in smart card technologies, the kit is a complete package containing all the vital components required for smart card application development. It is suitable for beginners to experienced developers. It also serves as an ideal training and development tool for those who are interested in knowing more about smart card technologies.
ACR88 Features
- Dual operation modes:
– PC-linked: powered through USB
– Standalone: powered through 3x AAA batteries - Accepts ISO-7816 Class A, B (5V & 3V) cards: two full-size cards and 3 SAM cards
- Ergonomic and highly durable keypad
- Easy-to-read, graphical LCD with backlight
- Monotone buzzer with software controlled ON/OFF
- 3 bi-color LED
- Real-time clock (RTC) with independent backup battery
- Field upgradeable for firmware (requires a firmware upgrade cable)
- On-board memory for standalone program (script loadable)
- Tamper switch which protect fraudulent intrusion
- Hand-held size and weight
- (Optional) Non-volatile memory for font storage
For more information regarding this product, you can go to ACR88 or ACR88 SDK.
About Advanced Card Systems Ltd.
Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS), Founded in 1995, Asia Pacific’s number one supplier of PC-linked smart card readers (Source: research report issued by Frost & Sullivan) is one of a select group of global companies at the forefront of the smart card revolution. ACS develops and distributes a wide range of high quality smart card reading/writing devices, smart cards, and related products to over 80 countries worldwide, facilitating an easier adoption of smart card applications in different industries.
As one of the world’s leading suppliers of PC-linked smart card readers, ACS has the technology, expertise, and global resources to develop and offer the next generation in smart card versatility to satisfy the needs of its customers worldwide.
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