Utility Tools
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Utility Tools
| Tool | Supported Devices | Supported Cards | OS Support |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACS Script Tool 5.2 — This tool is used to send and execute APDU command scripts. | ACS PC/SC Smart Card Readers (Contact/ Contactless/ Dual-interface) | All cards that the reader supports | Windows |
| ACS ApduTool (iOS) — This tool is an application exclusively designed for ACS smart card readers to test and optimize your smart card operations with APDU. | ACS PC/SC Smart Card Readers (Contact/ Contactless/ Dual-interface) | All cards that the reader supports | iOS and iPadOS 16.2 or above |
| ACS QuickView v2.18 (For Windows) — This tool has the functionality to read and display the smart card reader and the smart card details. This tool also serves as a polling tool that checks the presence and absence of the card in a reader. | ACS PC/SC Smart Card Readers (Contact/ Contactless/ Dual-interface) | All cards that the reader supports | Windows |
| ACS QuickView v2.18 (For macOS) — Same functionality as above. | ACS PC/SC Smart Card Readers (Contact/ Contactless/ Dual-interface) | All cards that the reader supports | macOS |
| ACS QuickView v2.18 (For Linux OS) — Same functionality as above. | ACS PC/SC Smart Card Readers (Contact/ Contactless/ Dual-interface) | All cards that the reader supports | Linux OS |
| Python Sample Code v1.1 — This sample code is designed to help customers who want to use Python for smart card reader development. It provides practical examples for communicating with smart cards and ACS readers, making it easier to build custom applications. | All smart card readers | All cards that the reader supports | Windows, macOS, Ubuntu/Linux |
| ACS Smart Card and Reader Tool v4.0.1.8 — This tool uses widgets to explore the different functionalities of specific smart cards and smart card readers. | ACS PC/SC Smart Card Readers (Contact/ Contactless/ Dual-interface) | MIFARE Classic, MIFARE Ultralight, MIFARE Ultralight C, ACOS3, ACOS6, ACOS6-SAM | Windows |
| ACS ACR15XX Keyboard Configuration Tool — This application configures the ACR15XX device to HID Keyboard emulation mode (or BLE Keyboard emulation mode) and saves the settings via USB. In HID Keyboard emulation mode, the device can read the UID of ISO14443 Type A and B contactless cards and output the UID as keyboard input (HID, not CCID) to a document editor. | ACR1555U-A1, ACR1552, ACR1581, AquaGuard, WalletMate II Series | ISO 14443 A&B Part 1-4 | Windows |
| ACS Reader Monitor Program — This program can be used to silently monitor ACS PC/SC smart card readers used in a system and to automatically connect to the smart cards when they are inserted into the reader. | ACS PC/SC Smart Card Readers (Contact/ Contactless/ Dual-interface) | All cards that the reader supports | Windows |
| ACS Script Tool 5 for Linux OS — This tool is used to send and execute APDU command scripts. | ACS PC/SC Smart Card Readers (Contact/ Contactless/ Dual-interface) | All cards that the reader supports | Linux OS |
| ACS Script Tool 5 for macOS — This tool is used to send and execute APDU command scripts. | ACS PC/SC Smart Card Readers (Contact/ Contactless/ Dual-interface) | All cards that the reader supports | macOS |
| ACR1281U-C2 Configuration Tool — This application aims to save the ACR1281U-C2 configuration which in turn determines the pattern of the UID Output. (The ACR1281U-C2 is a contactless reader especially designed to get the UID of any ISO14443 Parts 1-4 Type A and B-compliant contactless card in an efficient way. The reader follows the HID Protocol (it is not CCID) and its only function is to get the UID of the card tapped and output it in the document editor.) | ACR1281U-C2 Card UID Reader | ISO 14443 A&B Part 1-4, MIFARE | Windows |