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| Brand | ACS |
| Model | ACR39U-NF |
| Product Type | Payment Terminal |
| Dimensions (approx.) | 120mm x 75mm x 25mm |
| Weight | Approx. 150g |
| Power Supply | USB bus-powered (5V) |
| Interface | USB 2.0 (Type A) |
| Card Reading | Contact (ISO 7816) & Contactless (ISO 14443) |
| Supported Card Types | EMV, NFC, MIFARE, FeliCa, ISO 7816 |
| Display | None (relies on host) |
| Keypad | Physical numeric keypad (12 keys) |
| Security Standards | PCI PTS, EMVCo Level 1 |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 50°C |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C to 60°C |
| Relative Humidity | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
| Compatible Operating Systems | Windows, Linux, Android, iOS |
| Maintenance | Clean with a soft, dry cloth; avoid liquids |
| Repairability | Not user-serviceable; contact manufacturer |
| Included Accessories | USB cable, quick start guide |
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USER MANUAL ACR39U-NF ACS

Technical Specifications V1.01
Table of Contents
1.0. Introduction....3 1.1. Smart Card Reader....3 1.2. Ingenious Design....3 1.3. Ease of Integration....3 2.0. Features 4 3.0. Supported Card Types....5 3.1. MCU Cards 5 3.2. Memory-based Smart Cards....5 4.0. Typical Applications 6 5.0. Technical Specifications ....7
1.0. Introduction
ACR39U-NF PocketMate II (USB Type C) is a portable smart card reader that has more to it than meets the eye. As small and elegant looking as it is, this smart card reader is capable of supporting demanding smart card applications using full-sized contact smart cards. It provides the perfect balance between reliable functionality and design aesthetics to meet your security needs in many fields, including e-Banking, e-Payment, and e-Government.
1.1. Smart Card Reader
ACR39U-NF PocketMate II (USB Type C) supports ISO 7816 Class A, B, and C smart cards (5 V, 3 V, and 1.8 V) and microprocessor cards with T=0 and T=1 protocol. In addition, it supports a wide variety of memory cards in the market including the Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC), and SIPRNET Card. This makes it ideal for a broad range of solutions such as PIV Application, Physical and Logical Access Control, Digital Signature, and Online Banking.
It connects with computers through its USB Full Speed interface and has a smart card read/write speed of 600 Kbps. This small device proves to be a powerful smart card reader as it houses the ACR39 core, which has been proven to support highly demanding smart card applications.
1.2. Ingenious Design
The highly compact ACR39U-NF PocketMate II (USB Type C) is specifically designed to be brought and used anytime, anywhere. No larger than a standard USB token, it transforms into a smart card reader for full-sized contact smart cards with just a single swivel motion.
1.3. Ease of Integration
Being a PC/SC and CCID-compliant device, ACR39U-NF PocketMate II (USB Type C) can easily be integrated in a computer-based environment. Its drivers are compatible with operating systems such as Windows®, Linux®, Mac OS®, and Solaris. In addition, ACR39U PocketMate II may now be used on mobile devices running the Android™ platform with versions 3.1 and later.
With its various features, ACR39U PocketMate II series is the perfect smart card reader for your smart card solution.
2.0. Features
• USB 2.0 Full Speed Interface - USB Type C Connector - Plug and Play – CCID support brings utmost mobility - Swivel Motion Design • Smart Card Reader:
Supports ISO 7816 Class A, B, and C (5 V, 3 V, 1.8 V) cards. Supports CAC. Supports SIPRNET Card. Supports J-LIS card. Supports microprocessor cards with T=0 and T=1 protocol. Supports memory cards. Supports PPS (Protocol and Parameters Selection). Features Short Circuit Protection.
Application Programming Interface:
- Supports PC/SC. Supports CT-API (through wrapper on top of PC/SC).
Supports Android™ 3.1 and later. Compliant with the following standards:
- EN 60950/IEC 60950, ISO 7816
- USB Full Speed, EMV™ Level 1 (Contact)
- PC/SC, CCID, CE, FCC, WEEE
- RoHS 2
- REACH, TAA (USA), J-LIS (Japan), VCCI (Japan), PBOC (China)
- Microsoft® WHQL
3.0. Supported Card Types
3.1. MCU Cards
ACR39U PocketMate II operates with MCU cards following either the T=0 or T=1 protocol. It also works with SIPRNET and CAC cards, ideal for US PIV and PKI applications.
3.2. Memory-based Smart Cards
ACR39U PocketMate II works with several memory-based smart cards such as:
- Cards following the I2C bus protocol (free memory cards) with maximum 128 bytes page with capability, including:
○ Atmel®: AT24C01/02/04/08/16/32/64/128/256/512/1024
- SGS-Thomson: ST14C02C, ST14C04C
○ Gemplus: GFM1K, GFM2K, GFM4K, GFM8K
• Cards with intelligent 1 KB EEPROM with write-protect function, including:
○ Infineon®: SL F4418, SL F4428, SL E5518 and SL E5528
• Cards with intelligent 256-byte EEPROM with write-protect function, including:
○ Infineon®: SLE4432, SLE4442, SLE5532 and SLE5542
4.0. Typical Applications
• e-Government • e-Banking and e-Payment • e-Healthcare • Public Key Infrastructure • Network Security • Access Control • Loyalty Program
5.0. Technical Specifications





Physical Characteristics
Dimensions: 58.0 mm (L) × 20.0 mm (W) × 13.9 mm (H)
Weight: 10 g
Color: White
USB Host Interface
Protocol.... USB CCID
Connector Type...... Standard Type C
Power Source.... From USB port
Speed.... USB Full Speed (12 Mbps)
Supply Voltage....5 V
Contact Smart Card Interface
Number of Slot 1 Full-sized Card Slot
Standard ..... ISO 7816 Parts 1-3, Class A, B, C (5 V, 3 V, 1.8 V)
Protocol....T=0; T=1; Memory Card Support
Supply Current Max. 50 mA
Smart Card Read/Write Speed..... 9.6 Kbps - 600 Kbps
Short Circuit Protection ..... (+5) V/GND on all pins
Clock Frequency 4.8 MHz
Card Connector Type....Contact
Card Insertion Cycles: Min. 100,000
Built-in Peripheral
LED: Green
Application Programming Interface
PC-linked Mode: PC/SC, CT-API (through wrapper on top of PC/SC)
Operating Conditions
Temperature: 0 °C - 60 °C
Humidity: Max. 90% (non-condensing)
MTBF: 500,000 hrs
Certifications/Compliance
EN 60950/IEC 60950, ISO 7816, USB Full Speed, EMV™ Level 1 (Contact), PC/SC, CCID, CE, FCC, WEEE, RoHS 2, REACH
TAA (USA), J-LIS (Japan), VCCI (Japan), PBOC (China), Microsoft® WHQL
Device Driver Operating System Support
Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows® 7, Windows® 8, Windows® 8.1, Windows® 10
Windows® Server 2003, Windows® Server 2008, Windows® Server 2008 R2, Windows® Server 2012
Windows® Server 2012 R2, Windows® Server 2016
Linux®, Mac OS®, Solaris, Android™ 3.1 and later














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