Step 4 replacement ACR - Bluetooth pairing and testing

For- Queensland School Ticketing (QST) operators

You will need the following equipment

The replacement ACR card reader
A smartcard, a blank card from your spares - to test smartcard tap
Driver login details to access the driver application on the iPad in the bus create a driver
Take the replacement ACR card reader to the assigned vehicle and carefully place in its cradle

When the replacement ACR card reader is in the assigned vehicle

Confirm the power cable is inserted correctly in the device and power source.
Turn the ACR card reader on. (move toggle power switch to the Bluetooth icon)
Login to the driver application on the iPad
Take note of the serial number on the rear of the ACR card reader as you will need to know this when Bluetooth pairing ACR card reader serial number location
Bluetooth pair the replacement ACR card reader to the iPad. How to Bluetooth pair an ACR card reader
Open a route on the driver app
Confirm the “green tick” next to the letters ACR in the transaction screen. This shows a successful Bluetooth connection with the ACR card reader. Confirm ACR card reader Bluetooth connection
Tap the blank smartcard and listen for an audio prompt from the iPad. The iPad (if logged into a route) would give a message depending on the card. eg 'invalid card' for a card that's not in the system (blank card) and a similar message for a card that is not authorised to travel on the route that's logged in. This is a successful tap How to tap smartcard
Logout of driver application.

If you require any support during this testing process, contact Transportme via your existing support ticket.