HID Global IDENTICLASSA e-Commerce Modular Reader User Manual OEM75
HID Global Corporation e-Commerce Modular Reader OEM75
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identiCLASS®
Developer Tool Kit
USER GUIDE
October 2010
Document ID: 3034-902, Rev A.0
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HID GLOBAL, HID, the HID logo and identiCLASS are the trademarks or registered trademarks
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Version History
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Version
October 12, 2010 SH Initial version Rev A.0
Contents
1Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 3
2What’s in the Box........................................................................................................................... 4
3Choosing the components you need........................................................................................... 5
4Example Configurations................................................................................................................ 9
5identiCLASS configuration, setup and testing ......................................................................... 12
6Integrating identiCLASS with your equipment ......................................................................... 14
7Mechanical Specifications .......................................................................................................... 15
8Configuration................................................................................................................................ 19
9Regulatory .................................................................................................................................... 21
Appendices................................................................................................................................................ 24
Contact....................................................................................................................................................... 24
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1 Overview
1.1 Introduction
identiCLASS is a universal e-Government reader platform designed for integration into OEM
equipment, providing contact or contactless reading of electronic documents. For example:
Electronic Passports, Electronic National ID Cards and Electronic Driver’s Licences.
The identiCLASS Developer Tool Kit contains everything a customer needs to integrate
identiCLASS into their systems. Included are two types of Reader boards: a small footprint
board for space-restricted or mobile devices using an external antenna, and a larger board with
built-in antenna for terminals. In addition, included are all the accessories such as cables,
drivers and software needed to complete the task.
1.2 About this Guide
This user guide describes:
The components supplied in your identiCLASS Developer Tool Kit.
How to choose the components you need for your application and example
configurations.
How to connect the components which you will be using.
How to integrate the identiCLASS reader with your equipment, including tips on
installation.
Board dimensions and mounting dimensions.
Using the Software Configuration Tool to configure parameters within the
identiCLASS reader.
1.3 Related Documents
Source Description
HID identiCLASS Quick Start Guide
HID identiCLASS Product Data Sheet
HID identiCLASS Software Configuration Tool User Guide
HID identiCLASS Software Developer Guide
1.4 Ordering
See the identiCLASS How to Order Guide.
1.5 RFID Standards Supported
identiCLASS supports ISO 14443A, ISO 14443B, ISO15693 RFID standards.
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2 What’s in the Box
The box is divided into four layers. Described are the components of each layer.
Layer 1
sample e-passport (A)
one sample dual-interface card (ID card) (B)
one USB Flash Drive containing drivers, software, documentation
and release notes C)
Layer 2
identiCLASS 3300 Reader Core (A)
identiCLASS smart card adapter – ID1 full card size (B)
identiCLASS smart card adapter – ID0 SIM card size (C)
15cm smartcard adapter cable (D)
Layer 3
identiCLASS 3500 Reader Board (A)
identiCLASS ID1 antenna (B)
identiCLASS ID3 antenna (C)
10cm antenna cable (D)
Layer 4
USB cable
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3 Choose the Components
3.1 3500 Reader Board (DG 3500A00)
The identiCLASS 3500 Reader Board has:
One internal antenna
Connections for one or two external antennas
Internal SAM socket
USB connection
FCC modular approval is planned for release in late 2010. See identiCLASS
microsite at www.hidglobal.com/main/identiclass for the latest information.
The 3500 Reader Board reads contactless cards/passports using its built-in antenna. Connect
the 3500 Reader Board to one or two external antennas, either large (ID3) or small (ID1), see
Example Configurations. The 3500 Reader Board is capable of reading ID0 credentials through
the built-in SAM socket.
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3.2 3300 Reader Core (DG 3300A00)
The identiCLASS 3300 reader core has:
One connection to an external antenna
One connection to a smart card adapter
USB connection
small size for use in mobile / hand-held devices
The 3300 Reader Core reads contactless cards/passports using an external antenna, either
large (ID3) or small (ID1). Connect the 3300 Reader Core to an external smart card adapter
which enables it to read either full-size contact cards or SIM-size contact cards, see Example
Configurations. Use the 3300 Reader Core with both a contactless antenna and a contact smart
card adapter at the same time.
3.3 ID1 Small Antenna (4090A01)
The identiCLASS ID1 Small Antenna provides reading of contactless passports/credentials. It
can be connected to the identiCLASS 3500 Reader Board or to the identiCLASS 3300 Reader
Core. Use the ID1 Small Antenna on its own, or mounted next to another antenna to enable
reading of contactless cards/passports in whichever orientation they are presented, see
Example Configurations.
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3.4 ID3 Large Antenna (4090A02)
The identiCLASS ID3 Large Antenna provides reading of contactless passports/credentials.
Connect the ID3 Large Antenna to the identiCLASS 3500 Reader Board or to the identiCLASS
3300 Reader Core. Its large window enables an optical reader to be mounted in the center. Use
the ID3 Large Antenna on its own, or mounted next to another antenna to enable reading of
contactless passports/credentials in whichever orientation they are presented, see Example
Configurations.
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3.5 ID1 Full-Size Smart Card Adapter (4093A01)
The identiCLASS Full-Size Smart Card Adapter reads contact cards using an ISO 7816
compliant interface. Connect the ID1 Full-Size Smart Card Adapter to the identiCLASS 3300
Reader Core, see Example Configurations.
3.6 ID0 SIM Card Adapter (4093A02)
The identiCLASS SIM-size smart card adapter reads ID0 credentials through the built-in SAM
socket. Connect the ID0 SIM Card Adapter to the identiCLASS 3300 Reader Core, see
Example Configurations.
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4 Example Configurations
4.1 Stand-alone 3500 Reader Board
The simplest layout is the 3500 Reader Board using the built-in antenna.
The USB connection is used to configure the 3500 Reader Board, and for receiving data from
the Reader Board when it reads a card. Power is provided from the USB cable.
4.2 3500 Reader Board and external small antenna
Connect the ID1 antenna to one of the external antenna connectors (P101 or P102) on the
3500 Reader Board using the supplied cable (4091A01 10cm):
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4.3 3500 Reader Board and external large antenna
Connect the ID3 antenna to the 3500 Reader Board P101 or P102 connector using the supplied
cable (4091A01 10cm).
An ID3 antenna is designed to enable integration with an optical character recognition (OCR)
reader.
4.4 3500 Reader Board - Two ID3 Large Antennas
Connect the ID3 Large Antennas to the 3500 Reader Board connectors P101 and P102 using
the supplied cables (4091A01 10cm).
This layout provides two antennas adjacent to each other, for presenting a passport in any
orientation. Mount OCR readers in the center of the ID3 large antennas.
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4.5 3300 Reader Core - ID1 Small Antenna Connected
Connect the ID1 antenna to the ID1 Small Antenna connector on the 3300 Reader Core using
the supplied cable (4091A01 10cm).
This layout provides a small antenna connected to the reader core which is also small, making
this layout ideal for space-restricted applications as well as mobile / hand-held devices.
4.6 3300 Reader Core - Smart Card Adapter - ID3 Large Antenna Connected
Connect the Smart Card Adapter to the SAM connector on the 3300 Reader Core using the
supplied cable (4091A04 15cm). Connect the ID3 antenna to the external antenna connector on
the 3300 Reader Core using the supplied cable (4091A01 10cm).
This layout provides a contact card reader, plus a large antenna for contactless cards, in the
center of which an OCR reader can be mounted.
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5 Configuration, Setup and Testing
Set up, configure and test the reader before installing the reader into your own enclosure. This
way, you verify the reader is operating correctly without metal affecting the operation. Your
metal enclosure may affect reader operation.
5.1 Installing the identiCLASS DTK
1. Take the USB Flash Memory Drive supplied with the identiCLASS Developer Tool
Kit and insert it in one of the USB connectors on your computer.
The USB Flash Memory Drive auto-runs; if you have not previously accepted the
End User License Agreement (EULA), a screen are displayed showing the EULA.
2. Read the EULA. Click the check box and click OK.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the drivers and the identiCLASS
configuration tool.
4. If you select the Typical install option then installed are all the components of the
identiCLASS DTK.
Note: Select Custom for installing the drivers or any of the other components
within the identiCLASS DTK separately.
5. Connect the reader board to your computer using the USB cable provided in the
identiCLASS Developer Tool Kit.
5.2 Downloading the latest software
1. Take the USB Flash Memory Drive supplied with the identiCLASS Developer Tool
Kit and insert it in one of the USB connectors on your computer.
The USB Flash Memory Drive auto-runs and displayed is the End User Licence
Agreement (EULA).
2. Read the EULA. Click the check box to accept the EULA and click OK.
3. If your computer is online and you have not registered your product then do so now
– you will then be able to download the latest drivers, software and documentation
for your identiCLASS Developer Tool Kit.
4. If your computer is online and you have registered your product, go to
www.hidglobal.com, choose the identiCLASS product option and follow the
instructions on the screen to download the latest updates onto your local computer.
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5.3 Installing and running the software configuration tool
1. Double-click the identiCLASS desktop icon to run the program.
2. If the reader board is connected to the computer through the USB port, the screen
will display the Reader Information. An example screen is shown.
3. Present a sample card or passport to the reader. If the reader reads the credentials
from the card or passport, the screen changes to say Connected in green as
shown below and the Credential Information is displayed.
4. For details of how to configure your system using the Software Configuration Tool,
refer to the identiCLASS Software Configuration Tool User Guide.
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6 Integrating identiCLASS with your equipment
6.1 Tips for installing identiCLASS readers and antennas
Installing the antennas in surroundings which have metal nearby may cause the reader to suffer
reduced performance, or not work. Setup and test the reader and antennas before enclosing
them so you know they are working, as described in
Section 5 Configuration, Setup and Testing. The following guidelines help when you integrate
the identiCLASS readers and antennas with your equipment.
1. If possible, mount the antennas in an enclosure which is not made of metal, and
contains little or no metal. This is the ideal solution.
2. Keep metal as far away as possible from the antenna(s).
3. Install identiCLASS and test it in its new enclosure. If it worked when tested outside
the enclosure, but now does not work, you need either
a. Locate the antennas further away from the metal, or
b. Use ferrite material to cancel the effect of the metal in the enclosure.
Ideally, use a different enclosure without any metal.
4. Using ferrite material is a matter of trial and error. Ferrites are magnetically soft
ceramic materials which consist of mixed crystals, or compounds, of ferric oxide
and another bivalent metal oxide. The main characteristic of ferrites is that they are
poor electrical conductors while having a high magnetic permeability. This allows
ferrites to be used to shield the reader’s field from nearby metal.
6.2 Cables
Cables are provided to connect antennas to readers (10cm), to connect smart card adapters to
the 3300 Reader Core (15cm) and to connect the reader to the USB port.
The ribbon cable should not be folded with a hard crease (radius defined at <
3mm) like a piece of paper more than once; for example if creased at 1mm
never unfold it.
The cable performs best if placed in free space. To avoid detuning the antenna,
do not attach the cable to a metal surface. Observe capacitive couplings near
metallic surfaces: within 10mm.
If a cable is damaged it must be replaced by the exact type and length item.
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7 Mechanical Specifications
The following section details mechanical specifications for the identiCLASS readers, antennas
and interfaces. Full resolution files are available on the USB Flash Memory Drive and on the
identiCLASS Tool Kit developer’s website.
7.1 3500 Reader Board
Figure 7-1 – 3500 Reader Board Dimensions
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7.2 identiCLASS 3300 Reader Core
Figure 7-2 – 3300 Reader Core Dimensions
7.3 Smart Card Adapter – full-size card
Figure 7-3 – Smart Card Adapter dimensions and mounting holes
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7.4 Smart Card Adapter – SIM-size card
Figure 7-4 – SIM Card Adapter Dimensions
7.5 Antennas
The antennas for the identiCLASS readers are air-tuned.
This means the antenna is pre-tuned for open air conditions (for example, not near metal).
When an air-tuned antenna is placed near metal, its tuning is affected (causing it to perform with
a slightly smaller read range). More importantly, communication errors become more frequent
when large data transfers are involved.
7.5.1 Antenna Model ID1
Figure 7-5 – ID1 Antenna
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7.5.2 Antenna Model ID3
Figure 7-6 – ID3 Antenna
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8 Configuration
The standard default configuration settings for identiCLASS readers are as follows:
Reader Core (DG3300A00) Single antenna, ID3
Reader Board (DG3500A00) Integrated antenna enabled, 2x External antenna’s,
both ID3
Note: These configuration settings can be altered using the identiCLASS software configuration
tool (refer to the identiCLASS Developer Tool Kit software configuration tool user guide), or the
identiCLASS production configuration tool (refer to the identiCLASS production configuration
tool user guide)
8.1 Modulation Index (MI)
The Modulation Index has to be within the range defined in the standard to which your
equipment must conform.
8.2 Rx Threshold
The Rx Threshold can be adjusted. In situations where there is background RF noise, the Rx
Threshold can be increased so that the receiver will not be switched on by the noise.
8.3 Rx Gain
The Rx Gain can be adjusted. It may be desirable to reduce the Rx Gain when there is
background RF noise.
8.4 Changing these parameters
To adjust any of these parameters, do the following:
1. Run the Software Configuration Tool.
2. Click the Device Settings tab.
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3. If you have more than one reader connected to the computer, choose it in the drop-
down box at the top of the screen.
4. Choose the standard for which you want to apply these settings by choosing one of
the tabs on the left.
5. If you have more than one antenna connected to the reader, choose the antenna
whose settings you want to configure: Antenna 0, Antenna 1, Antenna 2.
6. Set values according to standard configuration for: in this drop-down box
choose the type of antenna you are configuring:
ID0 -> Internal is the built-in antenna
ID1 -> External is the small external antenna
ID3 -> External is the large external antenna
6. Enter the new values for the parameters you want to change in the column which is
headed Register Values.
7. For every value you change, click the box in the Apply Settings column.
8. When you have finished making changes, click the button at the top of the
screen. The new changes are sent to the reader board.
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9 Regulatory
The identiCLASS 3500 Reader Board has been FCC modular approved – refer to the
identiCLASS developer website for the FCC approval number.
Submit any equipment using the identiCLASS 3300 Reader Core for FCC approval by the
OEM. The following theory of operation is required in order to gain approval.
9.1 Theory of Operation
9.1.1 Block diagrams
identiCLASS
MicroController Reader
IC Matching Tuning
13.56 MHz
USB
3300 Reader Core
3500 Reader Board
identiCLASS
MicroController
USB
ID000
Card
Socket
8 MHz
8 MHz
Reader
IC
13.56 MHz
Tuning
Antenna
Ext 1
Antenna
Ext 2
Antenna
Switch
Matching
Antenna
Int 0
ISO 7816
Interface
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9.1.2 System Description & How the Device Operates
The reader/writer is designed to communicate with a transponder IC using an RF interface, at
distances up to 70 mm. The transmitter/receiver antenna emits a 13.56MHz AC magnetic field.
The field "powers up" a passive credential which is brought into the proximity of the antenna.
The transponder, when powered, operates as a field disturbance device and either receives or
returns a serial data stream. The reader communicates with the transponder by 10% or 100%
ASK modulation.
The reader/writer is controlled by its host by means of a USB interface. This USB interface
operates on TTL voltage levels. The reader/writer is fully controlled by its host and does not act
autonomously but communicates with the transponder when requested to do so.
When a transponder is presented, the reader may execute an application that can be as simple
as reading a unique ID or reading and writing large amounts of data. The length of time the RF
field is on when executing an application is entirely dependent upon the application itself.
9.1.3 Ground System
The transmitter driver circuitry, analog circuitry and digital circuitry all connect to the same
ground plane.
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Regulatory
HID OEM Reader Modules
The following describes HID OEM Reader modules regulatory guidelines.
UL Recognition (Recognized Component) to UL294 for the USA and CSA C22.2 No.
205 for Canada. The mark is cRUus where the “R” is backwards and “Security” appears
above the circle containing the Mark.
OEM Final Product UL Listing
Because OEM Modules are cRUus recognized, UL will treat them as a recognized component
and only the remainder of the final product will need evaluation for a listing. The mark will be
cULus with “Security” written above the circle containing the mark.
OEM Final Product Radio Certifications
Because HID OEM modules contain a radio transmitter operating at 13.56 MHz and the
module is integrated into the OEM’s final product, Radio Certification will be required for
the final product.
For 3300 Reader Core only:
FCC Certification can be obtained by submitting the final product to a
Telecommunications Certified Body (TCB) laboratory that can perform the testing and
issue the FCC Grant. Standard: Part 15, Subpart C.
Often the same TCB can also test to Canada requirements and grant certification as a
Certification Body (CB). Standard: RSS-210, RSS-GEN and RSS-310 where
applicable
The same laboratory may also be an EU Communications Assessment Body (CAB) that
is accredited to test to R&TTE Directive requirements for CE Marking. Standards: EN
300 330, EN 301 489-3, EN 50130-4, and IEC60950
A laboratory that is a CAB testing to R&TTE Directive requirements will also be testing
to Australia and New Zealand requirements because of a common test standard.
Standard: AS/NZS 4268
Asian country certifications are obtained on an individual country basis.
OEM Final Product US Dept. of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) approval
is required for USA based companies who export and re-export products using encryption.
Regulatory Compliance Assistance - HID Global will provide technical assistance and laboratory
recommendations as required.
FCC / Canada Radio Certification
These devices comply with part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) Ce dispositif ne peut pas causer de
perturbations nuisibles et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter toute perturbation quelconque qu’il reçoit, y
compris des perturbations susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable. Les changements
ou modifications n’ayant pas été expressément approuvés par la partie responsable de la conformité
peuvent faire perdre à l’utilisateur l’autorisation de faire fonctionner le matériel.
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identiCLASS Developer Tool Kit User Guide
Appendices
Product guide and ordering information
Description Part Number
Readers
HID identiCLASS 3300 Reader Core DG3300A00
HID identiCLASS 3500 Reader Board DG3500A00
Antennas
HID identiCLASS ID1 Antenna - Molex Connector 4090A01
HID identiCLASS ID3 Antenna - Molex Connector 4090A02
Antenna Cables
HID identiCLASS 10cm Antenna Cable - Molex Connector 4091A01
Smart Card Adaptor Cables
HID identiCLASS 15cm Smart Card Adapter Cable 4091A04
Smart Card Adaptors
HID identiCLASS Smart Card Adapter - Full Card Size 4093A01
HID identiCLASS Smart Card Adapter - SIM Card Size 4093A02
Contact
identiCLASS product support
HID Global
email: identiclass_support@hidglobal.com
web: www.hidglobal.com