ID TECH IDCA-12X1-2 Xpress CM100 User Manual

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USER MANUAL

Xpress CM100

Brand name: ID TECH

Product Name: Xpress CM100

Model no.: IDCA-1261

FCC ID: WQJ-IDCA-12X1-2

IC ID: 9847A-12X12

Crystal: 27.12MHz (RF chip), 8MHz (MCU)

Work frequency: 13.56MHz

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement

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15.21

Youarecautionedthatchangesormodificationsnotexpresslyapprovedbythepartresponsible

forcompliancecouldvoidtheuser’sauthoritytooperatetheequipment.

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15.105(b)

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receiver.

‐Connecttheequipmentinto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.

This device complies 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ofthedevice.

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Canada,IndustryCanada(IC)

Canada,IndustrieCanada(IC)

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003

CetappareilnumériquedeclasseBestconformeàlanormeNMB‐003.

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ThisdevicecomplieswithIndustryCanadalicence‐exemptRSSstandard(s).

Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:(1)thisdevicemaynotcauseinterference,

and(2)thisdevicemustacceptanyinterference,includinginterferencethatmaycause

undesiredoperationofthedevice.

LeprésentappareilestconformeauxCNRd'IndustrieCanadaapplicablesauxappareilsradio

exemptsdelicence.L'exploitationestautoriséeauxdeuxconditionssuivantes:

(1)l'appareilnedoitpasproduiredebrouillage,et

(2)l'utilisateurdel'appareildoitacceptertoutbrouillageradioélectriquesubi,mêmesile

brouillageestsusceptibled'encompromettrelefonctionnement.

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LIMITED WARRANTY

ID TECH warrants to the original purchaser for a period of 24 months from the date

of invoice that this product is in good working order and free from defects in material

and workmanship under normal use and service. ID TECH’s obligation under this

warranty is limited to, at its option, replacing, repairing, or giving credit for any

product which has, within the warranty period, been returned to the factory of origin,

transportation charges and insurance prepaid, and which is, after examination,

disclosed to ID TECH’s satisfaction to be thus defective. The expense of removal and

reinstallation of any item or items of equipment is not included in this warranty. No

person, firm, or corporation is authorized to assume for ID TECH any other liabilities

in connection with the sales of any product. In no event shall ID TECH be liable for

any special, incidental or consequential damages to purchaser or any third party

caused by any defective item of equipment, whether that defect is warranted against

or not. Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy for defective equipment, which does

not conform to the requirements of sales, is to have such equipment replaced or

repaired by ID TECH. For limited warranty service during the warranty period, please

contact ID TECH to obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number &

instructions for returning the product.

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF

MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THERE ARE

NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,

OTHER THAN THOSE HEREIN STATED. THIS PRODUCT IS SOLD AS IS. IN

NO EVENT SHALL ID TECH BE LIABLE FOR CLAIMS BASED UPON

BREACH OF EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF NEGLIGENCE OF ANY

OTHER DAMAGES WHETHER DIRECT, IMMEDIATE, FORESEEABLE,

CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL OR FOR ANY EXPENSE INCURRED BY

REASON OF THE USE OR MISUSE, SALE OR FABRICATIONS OF PRODUCTS

WHICH DO NOT CONFORM TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE

CONTRACT.

The information contained herein is provided to the user as a convenience. While

every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, ID TECH is not responsible for

damages that might occur because of errors or omissions, including any loss of profit

or other commercial damage, nor for any infringements or patents or other rights of

third parties that may result from its use. The specifications described herein were

current at the time of publication, but are subject to change at any time without prior

notice.

ID TECH is a registered trademark of International Technologies & Systems

Corporation. Xpress and Value through Innovation are trademarks of International

Technologies & Systems Corporation.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction ............................................................................................................ 6

2. Features & benefits ................................................................................................. 6

3. Product Configurations ........................................................................................... 7

4. Terms, Standards & Related Documents ................................................................ 7

5. Installation .............................................................................................................. 8

6. Operation ................................................................................................................ 9

7. Maintenance.......................................................................................................... 10

Appendix A Specifications ........................................................................................ 11

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1. Introduction

Xpress CM100 reader is a contactless smart card reader. Its primary use is in reading

contactless cards for POS payment where contactless cards are used for credit and

debit transactions. The ID TECH Contactless Reader supports retail applications for

quick, convenient purchases where customer queuing must be minimized. It

supports financial association & payment industry requirements for contactless

payments. The reader accepts data from a variety of contactless sources, including

credit cards and key fobs. The Reader complies with ISO/IEC 14443 Implementation

Specifications. Both Type A & B modulation standards are supported.

Customers hold their card or fob near the reader’s Landing Plane to initiate a purchase

transaction. The area is clearly identified by the Contactless Symbol. Four LEDs

provide easy visibility for cardholder and assurance of card acceptance.

The Xpress CM100 reader is a peripheral device for existing Point of Sale and

Electronic Cash Register terminals, providing a new technology upgrade without

replacing existing equipment. The reader is connected to existing systems through an

RS232 or USB port. A general purpose API is available to support terminal software

applications. The API provides hooks for application interfacing to the reader; direct

interface programming is not required. The SDK sample code is written in C for

compiling directly into the terminal application. This document provides the

information for installing and using the Xpress products. A separate document is

available for application support information.

2. Features & benefits

z The reader is compact to fit in small areas

z The reader can be tilted & elevated to achieve the best operation position

z Provides audio and LED Feedback for each card presentation

z Reads contactless cards used for Debit or Credit purchases

z Meets card association standards and is association certified

z Communication interface is RS232 or USB

z SDK is available to support terminal application programming

z Meets ANSI and ISO standards for a proximity card reading device

z Outdoor model has sealed enclosure and conformal coated PCA

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3. Product Configurations

The Xpress product has two configurations.

Configuration Model Number Description

RS232 IDCA-1221 Xpress CM100 reader with RS232 interface

cable/connector & power supply

USB IDCA-1261 Xpress CM100 reader with USB cable/connector

4. Terms, Standards & Related Documents

ANSI American National Standard Institute

API Application Programming Interface

EMI Electromagnetic Interference

EMV Europay, MasterCard, Visa

ESD Electrostatic Discharge

Host A PC, terminal, or controller running Application Software

IFD Interface Device

ISO International Organization for Standardization

JPOS Java for Retail Point-of-Sale

MTBF Mean Time Between Failures

OPOS OLE for Retail Point-of-Sale

RoHS Restrictions of Hazardous Substances

SDK Software Development Kit

PC Personal Computer or similar hardware device

PCD Proximity Coupling Device

PCI Payment Card Industry

PICC Proximity Integrated Circuit Card

USB Universal Serial Bus

Related Documents

ISO/IEC 14443 Identification cards, Physical Characteristic

ISO/IEC 14443 Identification cards, Contactless ICC/Proximity cards

EMV EMV Contactless Specifications for Payment Systems Version 2.0.1

EMVCL EMV Contactless Communication Protocol Specification Version 2.0.1,

July 2009

PayPass PayPass-M/Chip Reader Card Application Interface Specification V2.1

PayPass PayPass-M/Chip Application Note 18

PayPass PayPass MagStripe Terminal Specification V3.3

Visa Visa Contactless Payment Specification Version2.1

Visa Test Plan for Visa Contactless Payment Specification Version2.1 MSD

Contactless Reader V2.1.1b

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Visa Test Plan for Visa Contactless Payment Specification Version2.1 qVSDC

Contactless Reader V2.1.1b

American Express Expresspay 2.0.1 Terminal Specification August 2010

Discover Discover Network RF Contactless Specification – Supplement Guide for

Functional Portion Version 2.12

5. Installation

The Xpress CM100 reader should be installed in a suitable location where the unit’s

environmental specifications are not exceeded. Metal plane, high heat, extreme cold,

and liquids must be avoided for reliable operation. Avoid locations with direct

sunlight as the UV radiation will shorten the life of the plastics and may cause color

fading.

The reader location should allow convenient and practical access for the customer and

allow the clerk to observe operation so assistance can be provided when necessary.

The customer must be able to conveniently present their card and touch the

operational area, the Landing Plain, marked by the Contactless Symbol.

There are two communication options. The two options are RS232 and USB. The

Xpress CM100 is factory pre-configured with one of the two communication

interfaces. Units are factory supplied with either an RS232 or a USB communications

interface cable. The factory set interface option cannot be changed. The cable types

cannot be interchanged.

RS232 Configured Units

Connect the RJ-45 connector or by using the RJ45 to DE9 adaptor connector into the

Host equipment communication port. An A/C power adaptor is required to supply

power to the RS232 configured unit. To apply power to the unit, first connect the

output connector of the power adaptor into the housing of the DB9 (RS232) connector.

Then, plug the power supply module into a wall power receptacle to power up the unit.

This power connection sequence is preferred; the sequence is not required.

WARNING: The power adaptor can have input (wall) voltage limitations.

USB Configured Units

Plug the USB connector into a USB communication port on the Host. No A/C power

adaptor is needed to power up the USB unit.

The power is supplied by the USB connection. When the USB connector is installed

into the Host, power is applied.

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Figure 1, Xpress CM100 reader

6. Operation

General

All units are operated through a POS application command & response (API message)

structure. The POS application runs on terminal equipment, a PC, or similar device.

Commands cause Xpress operations; the Xpress provides command responses back to

the POS application. Responses are results from commands and can include data.

No commands or operations infringe on security requirements. The full command and

response protocol operations are provided in a separate document “Xpress CM100

reader API Manual”.

Power-Up Sequence

Each time power is applied to the Xpress, the unit performs a Power-Up sequence that

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includes a self-test. The LED shows a Power-Up sequence.

Audio & LED operation

There is an audio output device providing a single tone audio & LED feedback to

signal a card reading & acceptance event. The feedback sequence is an industry

standard for card acceptance.

7. Maintenance

There are no serviceable components in the Xpress CM100 reader. Maintenance is

limited to periodic cleaning of the unit to remove oils and dirt.

To clean the unit, use a soft cloth moistened with warm water and a small amount of

mild detergent. Disconnect or remove power from the unit and wipe the exterior with

the moistened cloth. Caution should be used not to saturate the any area, which would

permit liquid to enter the unit. Wipe the unit only enough to clean the surface oil and

dirt.

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Appendix A Specifications

Power Requirements

Power is supplied to the unit in the following manner:

RS232C interface - A/C power adapter, 5VDC +/- 10%

USB interface – Hub supplied power is less than 350mA

Operating Environment

Temperature Range

Operating: 0 to 40° C

Storage: -40 to 80° C (-40 F to 176 F)

Relative Humidity Range: 10% to 95 % non-condensing

Mechanical

Dimensions: 94.2mm(W)x75.2mm(H)x15mm(D)

Front Overlay:

Printed Mylar with Contactless Symbol, Card Association Logos, & Brand

Mounting: unit can be mounted to Kiosk (Flush or on the surface) by using three

plastic screws attached with it.

Reliability

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

Units will withstand minimum 8KV direct contact and 12KV electrostatic air

discharge without resetting.

Drop Test:

Withstands 3 ft drop to concrete, 6 surfaces & 4 corners

No functional damage

Minimum calculated MTBF:

200,000 power on hours at 20 °C

Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)

FCC part 15 Class B

CISPRA B

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