ACR89U-A2 is a handheld smart card reader with NFC tag support. Primarily designed for a multi-application environment, it can access any contact and contactless smart card following the ISO7816 and ISO14443 standards. This portable pinpad reader has a dual smart card interface and a contactless card reader module. It runs with 32-bit MCU, and has LED indicators, 128 x 64 high-resolution graphical LCD, buzzer, rechargeable battery and large programmable memory. Through these features, it enables users to perform secure smart card transactions in both in-house and field environments.
ACR89U-A2 comes from the ACR89 series which provides the unique advantage of having two modes—PC-linked and Standalone—to cater to unique user requirements. For its PC-linked mode, it connects to the PC via its USB cable; while for its Standalone mode, it uses its Lithium Ion Battery to run wirelessly. It also comes with a serial Interface port that enables connection to other peripherals. It can provide optimal solution with additional thermal printer support.
Being CCID-compliant, ACR89U-A2 has a plug-and-play solution that facilitates ease of use and installation. Users can also build their own standalone applications through its multi-tasking environment using Free RTOS Kernel and C-language. Firmware upgradeable, ACR89 is suitable for existing and future smart card applications.
- 32-Bit RISC Processor running Embedded FreeRTOS
- USB Firmware Upgradability
- Hand-held size and weight
- 2 Full-sized Contact Card Slots
- 3 SIM-sized SAM Card Slots
- Dual Operation Modes
- PC-linked Operation
- USB 2.0 Full Speed Interface
- Through detachable USB Cable
- CCID Compliance
- Support PC/SC
- Standalone Operation
- Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (charging through USB)
- Support third party application programming via FreeRTOS
- User programmable by C language
- Built in Peripherals
- Easy-to-Read, High Resolution Backlit LCD
- Highly Durable Chemical Resistant Keypad
- 4 LED Status Indicators
- Monotone Buzzer
- Real-Time Clock (RTC) with Independent Backup Battery
- Optional Detachable Thermal Printer (PTR89)
- Tamper Detection Switch to protect against unauthorized intrusion
- Supports Secure PIN Entry (SPE)
- Supports PPS (Protocol And Parameters Selection) with 115,200 – 206,451 bps in reading and writing smart Cards
- Supports Android™ 3.1 and above
Physical Characteristics |
Dimensions (mm) |
181.5 mm (L) x 77.0 mm (W) x 30.5 mm (H) |
Weight (g) |
235 g |
Standalone Mode |
Operating System |
Embedded FreeRTOS |
Power Source |
Lithium-ion battery, 3.7 V, 900 mAh |
USB Interface |
Protocol |
USB CCID |
Connector Type |
Standard Type A |
Power Source |
From USB Port |
Speed |
USB Full Speed (12 Mbps) |
Cable Length |
1.0 m, Detachable |
Contact Smart Card Interface |
Number of Slots |
2 Full-sized Card Slots |
Standard |
ISO 7816 Parts 1-3, Class A, B, C (5 V, 3 V, 1.8 V) |
Protocol |
T=0 and T=1; Memory Card Support (ICC Slot 0 only) |
Contactless Smart Card Interface |
Standard |
ISO 14443 A and B Parts 1-4, ISO/IEC 18092 (NFC), MIFARE, FeliCa |
Protocol |
ISO14443-4 Compliant Cards, T=CL MIFARE Classic Card Protocol, T=CL ISO 18092, NFC Tags FeliCa |
SAM Card Interface |
Number of Slots |
3 Standard SIM-sized |
Standard |
ISO 7816 Parts 1-3, Class A, B, C (5 V, 3 V, 1.8 V) |
Protocol |
T=0; T=1 |
Memory |
Flash Memory Size |
384 KB |
Built-in Peripherals |
LCD |
Black and White Graphic LCD with Backlight Resolution : 128 x 64 pixels Number of Characters : 21 characters x 8 lines |
LED |
4 tri-color: Red, Yellow and Green |
Buzzer |
Monotone |
Keypad |
20 keys |
Other Features |
Security |
Tamper Switch |
Firmware Upgrade |
Supported |
Real-time Clock |
Supported |
Printer |
Printer Type |
Thermal, External (Optional - PTR89) |
Certifications/Compliance |
Certifications/Compliance |
ISO 7816 ISO 14443 USB Full Speed PC/SC PC/SC 2.0 Part 10 - Secure PIN Entry CCID Microsoft® WHQL CE FCC RoHS 2 |
Device Driver Operating System Support |
Device Driver Operating System Support |
Windows® Linux® MAC OS® Solaris Android™ |
ACR89U-A2 is end-of-life already. To inquire about a suitable replacement or pending orders, please contact [email protected].
Drivers for ACR89U-A2 |
MSI Installer for PC/SC Driver
5.60 MB
Version 4.3.0.0
02-May-2019
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Windows® XP, Windows® Vista, Windows® 7, Windows® 8, Windows® 8.1, Windows® 10, Windows® 11, Windows® Server 2003, Windows® Server 2008, Windows® Server 2008 R2, Windows® Server 2012, Windows® Server 2012 R2, Windows® Server 2016 R2 |
PC/SC Driver Installer
258.98 KB
Version 1.1.8.3
22-Feb-2022
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Mac OS® X 10.6 or above |
MSI Installer for PC/SC Driver
5 MB
Version 4.0.6.0
14-Nov-2014
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Windows® 7 (for users who did not install required Microsoft Windows Updates and get driver signature error (Code 52)) |
PC/SC Drivers
1.05 MB
Version 4.3.0.0
02-May-2019
|
Windows® XP, Windows® Vista, Windows® 7, Windows® 8, Windows® 8.1, Windows® 10, Windows® 11, Windows® Server 2003, Windows® Server 2008, Windows® Server 2008 R2, Windows® Server 2012, Windows® Server 2012 R2, Windows® Server 2016 R2 |
PC/SC Driver Package
3.04 MB
Version 1.1.8
10-Jan-2020
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Linux ® |
PC/SC Drivers
458 KB
Version 1.1.8
06-Jan-2020
|
Linux®, Mac OS® X |
CT-API Library
2.04 MB
Version 1.0.1.1
23-Jan-2017
|
Windows® XP, Windows® Server 2003, Windows® Vista, Windows® Server 2008, Windows® Server 2008 R2, Windows® 7, Windows® 8, Windows 8.1, Windows® Server 2012, Windows® Server 2012 R2, Windows® 10, Windows® 11 |
CT-API Library
261 KB
Version 1.0.1
23-Jan-2017
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Linux®, Mac OS® X 10.5, Mac OS® X10.6, Mac OS® X10.7, Mac OS® X10.8, Mac OS® X10.9 |