PROMAG AC908A Cash Card Payment System User Manual

PROMAG AC908A Cash Card Payment System

Product Information

The AC908A is a product developed by GIGA-TMS INC. It comes with relevant software that is used to operate the product. The product complies with Industry Canada’s license-exempt RSSs and the radiated output power of the Wireless Device is below the Industry Canada (IC) radio frequency exposure limits. The product should be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. The product has been evaluated and shown compliant with the IC RF Exposure limits under mobile exposure conditions. The product comes with a demonstration software license that is provided AS IS without warranty of any kind, either express or implied.

Product Usage Instructions

To use the AC908A product, follow the instructions provided in the user manual. It is important to note that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be provided with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. If you are installing the demonstration software, please read the agreement carefully before starting the installation. If you do not agree, please stop the installation of the software. The software is provided AS IS without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. GIGA- TMS INC makes no warranty that the software will meet your requirements, will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free, that the results that may be obtained from the use of the software will be effective, accurate, or reliable, or that the quality of the software will meet your expectations. In no event shall GIGA-TMS INC be liable to you or any third party for any special incidental, indirect, or consequential damages of any kind, or any damages whatsoever, including, without limitation, those resulting from loss of use, data, or profits, whether or not GIGA-TMS INC has been advised of the possibility of damage, and on any theory of liability, arising out of or in connection with the use of the software.

This document describes the AC908A product and relevant software operation supplied by GIGA-TMS INC. To check for more recent editions of this document, see http://ftp.gigatms.com.tw/disks/DISK5497/

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

CAUTION
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

RF exposure warning
This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be provided with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.

Canada, Industry Canada (IC) Notices
This device complies with Industry Canada’s license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Information
The radiated output power of the Wireless Device is below the Industry Canada (IC) radio frequency exposure limits. The Wireless Device should be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. This device has also been evaluated and shown compliant with the IC RF Exposure limits under mobile exposure conditions. (antennas are greater than 20cm from a person’s body).

DEMONSTRATION SOFTWARE LICENSE

Please read this agreement carefully before you start to install this demonstration software. If you do not agree please stop the installation of the software. Software developed by GITA-TMS INC is provided “AS IS” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of fitness for a purpose, or the warranty of non- infringement. Without limiting the foregoing GIGA-TMS INC makes no warranty that:

• The software will meet your requirements.
• The software will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free.
• The results that may be obtained from the use of the software will be effective, accurate, or reliable.
• The quality of the software will meet your expectations.
• Any errors in the software obtained from GIGA-TMS INC will be corrected.

The software and its documentation made available for test or demo purposes

• could include technical or other errors, GIGA-TMS INC may make changes to the software or documentation made available to ship with the conjunction products.
• may be out of date, and GIGA-TMS INC makes no responsibility to update such materials.

In no event shall GIGA-TMS INC be liable to you or any third party for any special incidental, indirect, or consequential damages of any kind, or any damages whatsoever, including, without limitation, those resulting from loss of use, data, or profits, whether or not GIGA-TMS INC has been advised of the possibility of damage, and on any theory of liability, arising out of or in connection with the use of the software. The installation of the software is done at your own consideration and risk and with the agreement that you will be solely responsible for any damage to your system or loss of data that results from such activities.

LIMITED WARRANTY

GIGA-TMS warrants that the products sold pursuant to this Agreement will perform in accordance with GIGA-TMS’s published specifications. This warranty shall be provided only for a period of one year from the date of the shipment of the product from GIGA-TMS (the “Warranty Period”). This warranty shall apply only to the “Buyer” (the original purchaser, unless that entity resells the product as authorized by GIGA-TMS, in which event this warranty shall apply only to the first re-purchaser). During the Warranty Period, should this product fail to conform to GIGA-TMS’s specifications, GIGA-TMS will, at its option, repair or replace this product at no additional charge except as set forth below. Repair parts and replacement products will be furnished on an exchange basis and will be either reconditioned or new. All replaced parts and products become the property of GIGA-TMS. This limited warranty does not include service to repair damage to the product resulting from accident, disaster, unreasonable use, misuse, abuse, negligence, or modification of the product not authorized by GIGA-TMS. GIGA-TMS reserves the right to examine the alleged defective goods to determine whether the warranty is applicable. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, GIGA-TMS specifically disclaims any liability or warranty for goods resold in other than GIGA-TMS’s original packages, and for goods modified, altered, or treated without authorization by GIGA-TMS. Service may be obtained by delivering the product during the warranty period to GIGA-TMS (8F No. 31 Lane 169, Kang Ning Street, Hsi Chih Dist New Taipei City, Taiwan). If this product is delivered by mail or by an equivalent shipping carrier, the customer agrees to insure the product or assume the risk of loss or damage in transit, to prepay shipping charges to the warranty service location, and to use the original shipping container or equivalent. GIGA-TMS will return the product, prepaid, via a three (3) day shipping service. A Return Material Authorization (“RMA”) number must accompany all returns. Buyers may obtain an RMA number by contacting Technical Support at +886-2-26954214.

EACH BUYER UNDERSTANDS THAT THIS GIGA-TMS PRODUCT IS OFFERED AS IS. GIGA-TMS MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND GIGA-TMS DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY OF ANY OTHER KIND, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IF THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT CONFORM TO GIGA- TMS’S SPECIFICATIONS, THE SOLE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED ABOVE. GIGA-TMS’S LIABILITY, IF ANY, SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT PAID TO GIGA-TMS
UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. IN NO EVENT WILL GIGA-TMS BE LIABLE TO THE BUYER FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, SUCH PRODUCT, EVEN IF GIGA-TMS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY CLAIM BY ANY OTHER PARTY?

LIMITATION ON LIABILITY

EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THE SECTIONS RELATING TO GIGA-TMS’S LIMITED WARRANTY, GIGA-TMS’S LIABILITY UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIMITED TO THE CONTRACT PRICE OF THIS PRODUCT. GIGA-TMS MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, EXCEPT AS MAY BE STATED IN THIS AGREEMENT, AND GIGA-TMS DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. GIGA-TMS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONTINGENT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY. GIGA-TMS FURTHER LIMITS ITS LIABILITY OF ANY KIND WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING ANY NEGLIGENCE ON ITS PART, TO THE CONTRACT PRICE FOR THE GOODS. GIGA-TMS’S SOLE LIABILITY AND BUYER’S EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES ARE STATED IN THIS SECTION AND IN THE SECTION RELATING TO GIGA-TMS’S LIMITED WARRANTY.

Terminology

• HF High Frequency
• RF Radiofrequency
• RFID Radio-frequency identification
• AC908A The wall-mount HF reader is used for access control and payment system.
• Tag ID Tag identification or Tag identifier, depending on the context
• Tag Data The data is stored in the tag memory.
• Blacklist A table defines a set of Tag IDs that prohibit using the reader.

Introduction

The Cash Card Payment System is designed for the application of proximity cards of 13.56 MHz compliant with ISO 14443A. The idea is that consumers pay for all consumption by card instead of cash. First, the proximity card needs to be programmed and stored with values or amounts by a Read/Write Device (RWD) PRW106. Then consumers bring the programmed cash card with them to the Reader end, AC908A, for the transaction. Whenever the cash card is read by AC908A, the preset decrement will be deducted from the card and the new value or amount will be rewritten to it. This system can also be applied for Access Control purposes. Please refer to the Device Operations topic for more details.

Hardware Features

Cable and Controls

RFID Reader
The RFID reader can read and write the on-card memory with the card type of Mifare MF1 standard cards 1K/4K bytes for ISO14443A. The reading distance is about 2 ~ 4 cm. The format of the card data must obey the definitions. You can direct present the card in this area to make AC908A access.

Cable
The cable attached and fixed behind the AC908A device includes the communication data lines, I/O lines and power lines.

Wire Assignment

Relay Output Line
The AC908A device has one relay which outputs as lines in the cable. The relay is rated for 3A/30VDC.

RS232 Data Line
The RS232 data lines are mainly used to 1) configure reader settings and 2) upload the firmware.

The handshaking for the RS232 data line:

• Baud rate: 19,200 bps
• Parity check: None
• Data bits: 8 bits
• Stop bit: 1 bit

You can connect the RS232 data line to MF700KIT, then can connect the reader to the computer.

RS485 Data Line
The RS485 data lines support a multi-device connected network.

The handshaking for the RS485 data line:

• Baud rate: 38,400 bps
• Parity check: None
• Data bits: 8 bits
• Stop bit: 1 bit

Status LED
The Status LED can light 2 colors – green and red, which are used to indicate operation status or result.

Buzzer
The buzzer is used to make a beep sound to notify the user of the operation result.

Bluetooth (BLE)
The Bluetooth module (BLE) provides wireless connectivity which makes AC908A can connect to a BLE-enabled host, such as a mobile device or laptop.

Hardware Installation

Part Numbers
The device numbering scheme is as follows:

Specification

Features

Card Type| Mifare MF1 standard cards 1K/4K bytes for ISO14443A
Read Range| 2 ~ 4 cm
Number of Event Log| 1,000
Number of Blacklist Card| 1024
Status Indicator| 4 RGB LEDs
Buzzer| 1
Relay| 1
RTC with a backup battery| Yes (10 years)
Waterproof| Yes
Communication
RS232 speed| 19,200 bit/s
RS485 network speed| 38,400 bit/s
Bluetooth| V4.0, Bluetooth Classic, and Low Energy (BLE)
Electrical
Input Voltage| 9V~24V ⎓ 0.5A
RF Frequency| 13.56 MHz
Relay – Rating Load| 3A/30VDC
Environment
Operating Temperature| 0C ~ +50C
Storage Temperature| -10C ~ +60C
Humidity| 10 ~ 90 relative
Dimensions
Width| 105 mm
Height| 105 mm
Depth| 20.74 mm

Model
When AC908A stays in an idle state, it will keep scanning the card, once a card is presented and detected, it will do the Card Verification. If the verification is OK, then it will go to execute the Command Operations. AC908A will stop scanning the card during the period of relay opening or the alarm sounds.

Command Operations
The Command Operations is an action that is determined by the content of card memory. The Command Operations has 3 types, AC908A executes one of them according to the Card Type value that is reading from the card memory.
Command Operations contains the following operation types:

• Management Operation
• Application: Manage device parameter settings.
• Card Type: Settings Manage Card, Date/Time Manager Card, Blacklist Manager Card, Master Card.
• Function: Update device parameter settings.
• Deduction Operation
• Application: Payment System.
• Card Type: User Card (When AC908A’s Value setting is larger than 0).
• Function: Deduct the card’s balance value, trigger the relay, control the I/O switch.
• Access Control Operation
• Application: Access Control System
• Card Type: User Card (When AC908A’s Value setting is 0).
• Function: Verify card UID (CSN), trigger relay control I/O switch.

Card Verification
When AC908A detects a card, it will start verifying this card. If the verification result is OK, then AC908A will go to execute Command Operations. The following shows the User Card verification procedure:

1. Reads card UID and then checks the card UID if is listed in the Black List. If so, AC908A will show an error beep and LED light, then return to an idle state.
2. Checks the AC908A’s anti-passback setting. If is enabled, AC908A will check the last transaction time of this card by UID. If the elapsed time is over than defined anti-passback time, AC908A will show an error beep and LED light, then return to an idle state.
3. Reads card’s System Code setting. It is not identical to AC908A’s system code. AC908A will show an error beep and LED light, then return to an idle state.
4. Check the card’s valid usage setting. If is expired or not yet take effect, AC908A will show an error beep and LED light, then return to an idle state.

The following shows the Manager Card verification procedure:

1. Reads card’s System Code setting. It is not identical to AC908A’s system code. AC908A will show an error beep and LED light, then return to an idle state.
2. Reads card’s settings and searches the sector setting’s FID is identical to the reader’s FID. If is not found, AC908A will show an error beep and LED light, then return to idle state. Step #2 is only for Settings Manager Card.

Manager Card contains

• Settings Manager Card
• Date/Time Manager Card
• Black List Card
• Master Manager Card

Once the card verification result is OK, AC908A will execute the Command Operations.

Management Operation

The Management Operation is the process of updating the settings stored in the Manager Card to AC908A. If you want to change AC908A settings without connecting it to a computer, then using Manager Card will be a solution.

Deduction Operation
When the AC908A’s Value setting is larger than 0, then the application is used for the payment system. Before doing the Deduction Operation, AC908A will confirm the following conditions. If is OK, then it will deduct the User Card’s balance value, and trigger the relay and control switch. Following is the Deduction Operation procedure:

1. Reads card’s log data. If the card memory is full and does not allow overwriting the oldest log record, AC908A will show an error beep and LED light, then return to an idle state.
2. Checks card’s balance is enough or not (compare to AC908A’s Value setting). If the card balance is not enough, then check AC908A’s Overdraft setting (a draft in excess of the credit balance).
3. If #1 and #2 meet the requirement, then AC908A will deduct the card’s balance by AC908A’s Value setting.
4. Save the log Record to card memory.
5. Save the log Record to AC908’s internal memory.
6. Trigger relay for a defined Period of Time. AC908A shows success operation state to notify the user.
7. According to AC908A’s Pay Mode determine the method of deduction – By Count or By Time. If the Pay Mode is By Count, AC908A will send a Halt command to the card, which means the card needs to remove from AC908A and then can go for the next deduction.

Access Control Operation

When the AC908A’s Value setting is equal to or smaller than 0, then the application is used for the access control system. Before doing Access Control Operation, AC908A will confirm the following conditions. If is OK, then it will trigger the relay to control the door lock or I/O switch. Following is the Access Control Operation procedure:

1. Check the AC908A’s MID if is listed in the card’s Door Access MID List (this list can be set up by the Card Issue program with using PRW106 card writer).
2. Check the card if is Mater Card.
3. Check the AC908A’s MID and RTC if is meet the requirement of the card’s DAID Usage Period setting (this setting can be set up by the Card Issue program using PRW106 card writer).
4. If all of the above #1, #2, and #3 condition is not meet the requirement, AC908A will show an error beep and LED light, then return to an idle state.
5. AC908A sends a Halt command to the card, which means the card needs to remove from AC908A and then can go for the next operation.
6. AC908A triggers relay for a defined Period of Time. AC908A shows success operation state to notify the user.

Device Parameters

MID

• Default: 0
• Machine ID. This ID is the AC908A identifier number. The MID value ranges from 1 to 255.

FID
Default: 0 This is mainly for the on-site setting of the device properties by the Manager Card. Readers of the same functioning group or decrement can have the same function ID. Manager Card is a reserved function for the future. The FID (Function ID) ranges from 1 to 255. FID is used for Management Operations.

Card Type (CT)
The type of card usage. AC908A reads this setting to determine how to parse on-card data.

System Code

Default: 0 This code is to verify if the card and device are of the same system. If the system code of the card is different from that of the device, the card cannot be accepted by the device. The system code must be the same as that saved to programmer PRW106.

Advance (Overdraft)

Default: Deny Advance (Overdraft) Consumption is considered when the balance of the card is above zero but insufficient for a transaction. If it is allowed, the device will accept the insufficient-valued card just once as the last transaction.

Pay Mode

• Default: By Count
• There are 2 kinds of pay modes for option, one is By Count and the other is By Time.
• By Count: When a card is read by a device, this card will be halted and the next transaction is not allowed until the preset period time is up.
• By Time: When a card is read by a device, it must stay with the device during the period of time to continue the next transaction in a row.

Value

Default: 0 Set the decrement value or amount required for using the device. Set the value to 0 for access control application and no deduction will be made from the card.

Delay Time
Default: 0 Set the duration that a card needs to be presented to the device to complete the transaction. This is to avoid accidental reading when a card is within the reading range yet not meant for the transaction.

DO1: Period Time
Default: 0 Set the activation duration of the device connected with DO1 (relay). When the time is up, the device will be terminated accordingly.

LED Status
Set the LED status of success. Set the green or red LED will blink when the device has accepted a card.

Black List
Black List defines a list of card UID (CSN) that are stored in the AC908A internal memory. If the presented card UID is on the Black List, then AC908A will reject to execute of the Command Operations.

Card Information
The card is issued by the Card Issue program by using the PRW106 card writer.

User Card (V3)
The user Card stores the balance and a list of MID numbers. This card can be used for Payment or Access Control Systems.

Settings Manager Card
Settings Manager Card stores the AC908A settings. This card is used to update AC908A settings without connecting the device to the computer.

Data/Time Manager Card
Date/Time Manager Card stores the date/time parameters that are used to update the AC908A RTC value.

Data/Time Manager Card V2
Date/Time Manager Card stores the date/time parameters that are used to update the AC908A RTC value.

Black List Manager Card
Black List Manager Card stores the Black List data that is used to update the Black List setting of AC908A.

Master Manager Card
Master Manager Card stores access card key value that is used to update AC908A’s card key value.

Device Operations

Operation Status for Status LED and Buzzer

Read Management

Card Error

| 2 short beeps| Flash red light 7 times
Bluetooth Connected| 3 very-short beeps| Quick-flash green light 3 times

Note

1. The LED color can be configured by the AC908A Utility program.

Transaction Log

When AC908A deducts User Card’s balance value, AC908A will save the transaction log to the User Card memory and its own memory. You can download the log stored in the card by the Card Issue program, and use AC908A Utility to download the log stored in AC908A. The record count is determined by the card’s memory size. For 1K memory, the maximum record count is 42.

Record Format

Bytes| Description
0| MID (Machine ID)
1| FID (Function ID)
2~7| Date & Time (BCD Format, YY/MM/DD HH:MM: SS)
8~11| Value 1 (+/- Value)
12~15| Value 2 (Balance)

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: Can I use a mobile phone to update the AC908A firmware via Bluetooth connectivity? If so, how much time will it take to update the firmware?
• A: Yes, you can use the Firmware Loader app to update the firmware via Bluetooth connectivity. The time to update the firmware is variant from the mobile OS you use. For Android, it will take about 4~5 minutes. For iOS, it will take about 10~11 minutes.

Update History

• 2021/6/9 v1.0.2
• Added Frequently Asked Questions.
• 2021/5/21 v1.0.1
• Corrected Wire Assignment.

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