OMNIKEY HF Multi ISO RFID Reader User Manual V1.2

Multi-ISO (OK 5553) RFID Reader

USER MANUAL

1508-USM-00-0-02

Firmware Version 1.2

November 4, 2008

Doc Number: 1508-USM-00, Rev A.0

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Warning - Read before start-up!

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Read Me First

About This Guide

This manual describes the HF Multi ISO Reader. Its goal is to describe the reader, how it works,

how to integrate it and how to use it.

Contacts

Europe, Middle East and Africa

HID Global Corporation, Ltd. (Haverhill, UK)

email: eusupport@hidglobal.com

main: +44 (0) 1440 714 850

support: +44 (0) 1440 711 822

fax: +44 (0) 1440 714 840

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Contents

Warning - Read before start-up! ...................................................................................................2

Read Me First ................................................................................................................................3

About This Guide.................................................................................................................3

Contacts ..............................................................................................................................3

Scope ................................................................................................................................8

Extended Documentation..............................................................................................................8

Overview ................................................................................................................................9

Definitions............................................................................................................................9

Abbreviations.......................................................................................................................9

Supported tags ..................................................................................................................10

1 The MIFARE® Transponder Family ...............................................................................13

1.1 MIFARE® Standard .............................................................................................13

1.2 MIFARE® Ultralight..............................................................................................15

1.3 MIFARE® 4k ........................................................................................................15

1.4 MIFARE® ProX ....................................................................................................15

1.5 MIFARE® DESFire...............................................................................................16

1.6 my-d™ IC (SLE 55Rxx)........................................................................................19

2 ISO 14443 Type B ............................................................................................................20

2.1 SR176 ..................................................................................................................20

2.2 SRIX4K.................................................................................................................21

3 ISO 15693 .........................................................................................................................22

3.1 Coding of UID.......................................................................................................22

3.2 Memory organization............................................................................................23

3.3 my-d™ IC (SRF55VxxP) ......................................................................................23

3.4 EM 4135 ...............................................................................................................24

4 ICODE ..............................................................................................................................25

4.1 Memory organization............................................................................................25

4.2 Serial number .......................................................................................................25

4.3 Write access condition .........................................................................................25

4.4 Special function (EAS,) AFI..................................................................................25

4.5 User data..............................................................................................................26

5 ICODE EPC.......................................................................................................................27

5.1 Memory organization............................................................................................27

5.2 Serial number .......................................................................................................27

5.3 Read Block ...........................................................................................................27

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5.4 Write Block ...........................................................................................................27

6 ICODE UID........................................................................................................................28

6.1 Memory organization............................................................................................28

7 Hardware ..........................................................................................................................29

7.1 Dimensions...........................................................................................................30

8 Software ...........................................................................................................................37

8.1 ASCII Protocol......................................................................................................37

8.2 Binary Protocol .....................................................................................................37

8.3 Register Set..........................................................................................................39

9 Frequently Asked Questions .......................................................................................102

References ............................................................................................................................104

Appendix A - SAM ......................................................................................................................104

Appendix B ............................................................................................................................105

Compact Serial Plug & Play Module (RDHC-020xN0-02) ..............................................105

Short Range Plug & Play Module (RDHS-0204N0-02)...................................................113

Short Range USB Desktop Reader (RDHS-0204D0-02)................................................118

Plug-In Reader (RDHP-0206P0-02)................................................................................119

Appendix C - Timings ................................................................................................................120

Appendix D - Version History....................................................................................................122

Appendix E - Approvals / Certificates ......................................................................................123

CE Declaration ................................................................................................................123

FCC Declaration..............................................................................................................124

RoHS Compliance...........................................................................................................125

List of Figures

Figure 1 MIFARE® Standard: sector diagram ............................................................................................. 13

Figure 2 MIFARE® Standard: sector 0 / block 0.......................................................................................... 13

Figure 3 MIFARE® Standard: block 3, 7, 11, 15, ….................................................................................... 13

Figure 4 State diagram................................................................................................................................ 14

Figure 5 DESFire Memory........................................................................................................................... 16

Figure 7 DESFire state diagram.................................................................................................................. 17

Figure 7 Time slot formula........................................................................................................................... 55

Figure 8 Time slotted answers diagram ...................................................................................................... 55

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Figure 9 Pin out of jumper 3...................................................................................................................... 108

Figure 10 Pin out of jumper 3 in RS232 Configuration ............................................................................. 109

Figure 11 Pin out of jumper 3 in RS422 Configuration ............................................................................. 110

Figure 12 Pin out of jumper 3 in RS232 Configuration ............................................................................. 111

Figure 13 Pin out of Jumper 4 (top view) .................................................................................................. 111

Figure 14 Pin out of jumper 4 .................................................................................................................... 112

Figure 15 Short Range Plug & Play Module - Top view............................................................................ 114

Figure 16 Short Range Plug & Play Module - Front View......................................................................... 115

Figure 17 Short Range Plug & Play Module - Bottom View...................................................................... 116

Figure 18 Pin out of Jumper 5 - Top View................................................................................................. 117

List of Tables

Table 1 MIFARE® 4k sector index table...................................................................................................... 15

Table 2 Electrical characteristics of pins ..................................................................................................... 33

Table 3 ASCII protocol frame...................................................................................................................... 37

Table 4 Binary Frame Version 1.................................................................................................................. 37

Table 5 Binary Frame Version 2.................................................................................................................. 37

Table 6 Protocol configuration register ....................................................................................................... 40

Table 7 ISO 14443 A Extended Serial number of part 3 selection ............................................................. 42

Table 8 ISO 14443 A Extended Serial number of part 4 selection ............................................................. 42

Table 9 ISO 14443 A tag type..................................................................................................................... 42

Table 10 ISO 14443 B Extended Serial number of part 3 selection ........................................................... 42

Table 11 ISO 14443 B Extended Serial number of part 4 selection ........................................................... 42

Table 12 Baud rate register......................................................................................................................... 43

Table 13 Baud rate settings ........................................................................................................................ 43

Table 14 Exact baud rates .......................................................................................................................... 43

Table 15 Communication settings............................................................................................................... 44

Table 16 Operation mode register .............................................................................................................. 44

Table 17 Protocol configuration register ..................................................................................................... 47

Table 18 Protocol configuration register ..................................................................................................... 47

Table 19 Command overview...................................................................................................................... 48

Table 20 Error codes................................................................................................................................... 50

Table 21 High Speed................................................................................................................................... 58

Table 22 Frame Size ................................................................................................................................... 58

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Table 23 Baud Rate values ......................................................................................................................... 59

Table 24 Frame Size ................................................................................................................................... 59

Table 25 Flag Type with corresponding flag ............................................................................................... 66

Table 26 Register Type with corresponding register .................................................................................. 67

Table 27 Read USER port return values..................................................................................................... 70

Table 28 Write User port settings................................................................................................................ 71

Table 29 Sending Serial Data Frame.......................................................................................................... 71

Table 30 Receiving Serial Data Frame ....................................................................................................... 72

Table 31 Using a MIFARE® card...............................................................................................................103

Table 32 Get a serial number from NFC ................................................................................................... 103

Table 33 Pin out of jumper 2 ..................................................................................................................... 108

Table 34 Pin out of jumper 5 ..................................................................................................................... 117

Table 35 Electrical characteristics of pins ................................................................................................. 117

Table 36 Timings....................................................................................................................................... 120

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Scope

The HID HF Multi ISO Reader Module supports a broad range of tags compliant with ISO 14443

type A and B standards, including SR176 tags, tags which belong to the Philips MIFARE® family,

ISO 15693 tags, ISO 18000-3, EPC and UID tags. An open command structure allows the device

to communicate with tags that use an operating system. The read/write unit supports ISO 14443-4

layer with automatic chaining, 256 byte buffer and frame length, extended time framing and up to

848kBaud transmission rates over the air interface.

Additionally this unit implements a DES cipher which enables to use MIFARE® DESFire tags.

These tags are designed for use in high security algorithms.

A SAM interface is also available.

Major applications are:

• Access control, identification using high security cards

• Ticketing using standard MIFARE® cards

• Data storage

• Multi-applications using operating systems

Extended Documentation

Please note that all confidential material is excluded from this documentation.

You can obtain the extended documentation containing the confidential information after signing a

NDA.

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Overview

Definitions

Anti-collision loop

An algorithm used to identify and handle a dialogue between a reader and one or more tags in its

antenna field.

Hex notation

A hexadecimal value is marked with the suffix ‘h’, i.e. A1h has the value A1 hexadecimal.

ASCII notation

ASCII characters are listed within apostrophes, i.e. ‘x’ means a single x.

Abbreviations

Abbreviation Description

AID Application ID

ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange

ATR Answer to Reset

ATS Answer to Select

AFI Application Family Identifier

block For the MIFARE® Standard one block contains 16 bytes

CBC Cipher Block Chaining

CID Card Identifier (logical card address, ISO 14443-4)

CRC Cyclic Redundancy Check

DES Data Encryption Standard, for more details about DES refer to [3].

DSFID Data storage format identifier

EDC Error Detection Code

EGT Extra Guard Time

EOF End of Frame

ETU Elementary time unit

Hex / xxh Value in Hexadecimal notation

I-block Information block

KTT Key Transfer Transponder

LSB Least Significant Bit or Byte

MSB Most Significant Bit or Byte

NAD Node Address (ISO 14443-4)

OSI Open System Interconnection

OTP One time programmable

PCB Protocol Control Byte (ISO 14443-4)

PCON Protocol Configuration byte of the reader

PPS Protocol and Parameter Selection

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Abbreviation Description

RATS Request for Answer to Select

R-block Receive ready block

REQA Request ISO Type A

REQB Request ISO Type B

RFU Reserved for Future Use

S-block Supervisory block

Sector For the MIFARE® Standard one sector contains 4 blocks

SID Station ID

SFGT Guard time after RATS

SN Serial Number of a tag (a 32 bit number)

SOF Start of frame

TDES Triple DES

Value block 32 bit data block format. Used in ticketing application

<CR> Carriage return (0Dh)

<LF> Line feed (0Ah)

Supported tags

Tag

Manufacturer

Serial number

Read/Write operation

Transfer command

Comments

ISO 14443 A

MIFARE® Standard NXP √ √ √

MIFARE® 4k NXP √ √ √

MIFARE® Ultralight NXP √ √ √

MIFARE® ProX NXP √ √ √

MIFARE® DESFire NXP √ - √

MIFARE® Mini NXP √ √ √

SLE66CLX320P Infineon

√ - √ encryption not included

SLE 55R04 / 08 Infineon √ - √ encryption included

Smart MX NXP √ - √

Jewel Innovision

√ √ √

Topaz Innovision

√ √ √

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Tag

Manufacturer

Serial number

Read/Write operation

Transfer command

Comments

ISO 14443 B

SLE6666CL160S Infineon

√ - √

SR176 STM

√ √ √

SLIX 4K STM √ √ √

ASK GTML2 ISO ASK √ - √

ASK GTML ASK √ - √ extended setup needed

Sharp B Sharp √ - √

TOSMART P0032/64 Toshiba √ - √

Dual Interface

ISO 14443 A compliant1 various √ - √

ISO 14443 B compliant2 various √ - √

ISO 15693

EM 4135 EM √ √ √

ICode® SLI NXP √ √ √

LRI12 STM

√ √ √

LRI64 STM

√ √ √ with 10% modulation index

LRI128 STM

√ √ √

LRI2k STM

√ √ √ better performance with 10%

modulation index

SRF55VxxP Infineon

√ √ √

SRF55VxxS Infineon

√ √ √ encryption included

Tag-it™ HF-I Std TI √ √ √

Tag-it™ HF-I Pro TI - - √ only in addressed mode

TempSense KSW

√ - √ Temperature logging

ICode

1 Performance varies

2 Performance varies

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Tag

Manufacturer

Serial number

Read/Write operation

Transfer command

Comments

ICode® NXP

√ √ √

ICode® EPC NXP √ √ √

ICode® UID NXP √ √ √

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1 The MIFARE® Transponder Family

The MIFARE® transponder family consists of various 13.56 MHz transponder ICs, all compliant to

the ISO 14443 standard.

1.1 MIFARE® Standard

The MIFARE® Standard card consists of 16 sectors. A sector includes four blocks of 16 bytes

each.

MIFARE® Standard Sector 2

Sector 0 (Block: 0...3) Block 8: Data or value (16 bytes)

Sector 1 (Block: 4...7) Block 9: Data or value (16 bytes)

Sector 2 (Block 8...11) Block 10: Data or value (16 bytes)

...

Sector 15 (Block 60...63)

Block 11: Access Conditions (4 bytes),

Key A, Key B (16 bytes)

Figure 1 MIFARE® Standard: sector diagram

1.1.1 Sector 0 / Block 0

Block 0 is read only.

Serial Number (4 bytes) Check byte (1 byte) Manufacturer data (11 bytes)

Figure 2 MIFARE® Standard: sector 0 / block 0

1.1.2 Blocks 3, 7, 11, 15, …

Transport keys are set on delivery:

Key A (6 bytes) Access Conditions (4 bytes) Key B (6 bytes)

Figure 3 MIFARE® Standard: block 3, 7, 11, 15, …

Key A

A0 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 (Infineon) or FF FF FF FF FF FF (new Philips cards)

Key B

B0 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 (Infineon) or FF FF FF FF FF FF (new Philips cards)

Access Conditions

FF 07 80 xx (key A is used to read or write; key A itself is not readable; key B is data only). For

further information refer to the MIFARE® card manual.

Remarks

Enabled keys are always read as 00 00 00 00 00 00

Using key B as a data area will cause a security gap, due to the fact that it is necessary to rewrite

key A and the access conditions at each write process. It is not recommended to use key B as a

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data storage area.

All MIFARE® cards use the following state diagram.

Power Off

Idle

Ready

Active

Authenticated

Halt

Authenticate

Select

REQA

Reset

Wake Up

Halt

Log In Select

read/write/... Tag interfacing

commands

Reader Instruction Set

ISO 14443 Commands

Anticollision Loop

Figure 4 State diagram

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1.2 MIFARE® Ultralight

MIFARE® Ultralight cards have no encryption included. They only support plain text data

transmission.

MIFARE® Ultralight only supports 4 bytes per sector, but the command set uses 16 bytes per

sector. Only the 4 least significant bytes are valid when using MIFARE® Ultralight.

Ensure that the other bytes match with the tag content when using the write command; otherwise

the read back will fail.

1.3 MIFARE® 4k

MIFARE® 4k cards have an increased memory. Beginning from sector 32 (20h), sectors have 16

blocks. Due to compatibility reasons, the sector indices have changed according to the following

table. The login sector has to be used to access the corresponding sector on the card.

Table 1 MIFARE® 4k sector index table

Sector Block Login sector

00h 00h – 03h 00h

01h 04h – 07h 01h

… … …

1Fh 7Ch – 7Fh 1Fh

20h 80h – 8Fh 20h

21h 90h – 9Fh 24h

22h A0h – AFh 28h

23h B0h – BFh 2Ch

24h C0h – CFh 30h

25h D0h – DFh 34h

26h E0h – EFh 38h

27h F0h – FFh 3Ch

1.4 MIFARE® ProX

MIFARE® ProX tags have an operating system onboard. Data organization depends on the

operating system installed on the card. These cards can include additional functionalities such as

DES or a proprietary encipher algorithm.

Before accessing the operating system, the card must be selected. Customized commands are

issued using the transfer command.

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1.5 MIFARE® DESFire

This tag supports additional security algorithms (DES, Triple-DES, MAC) for security sensitive

applications.

1.5.1 Memory organization

The memory of a DESFire card can be personalized to specific requirements. The card can be

seen as data storage device like a hard disk in a PC. The memory is divided into a maximum of 28

different applications (directories) with 16 files each. An application has up to 14 keys. Depending

on keys and access conditions a file can be accessed in four different ways. Plain data is never

secured. Data is secured using a MAC, single DES or triple DES enciphers.

The following figure describes the memory organization of a DESFire card.

File

ID 2

Application 1

File

ID 1 ... File

ID n

File

ID 2

Application 2

File

ID 1 ... File

ID n

File

ID 2

Application n

File

ID 1 ... File

ID n

...

DESFire card (Application 0)

Figure 5 DESFire Memory

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Activate DESFire card

Select Application

Login to Application

Select File with ID

Change File

Commit / Abort Transaction

Figure 6 DESFire state diagram

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1.5.1.1 Activate PICC

Before accessing a DESFire card, the card must be selected. A DESFire card has a 7 byte UID.

After activation, the card is powered up and ready to accept a DESFire command. Application 0 is

selected automatically.

1.5.1.2 Select application

To jump into another application, the application has to be selected. An application can be seen as

a directory, which contains up to 16 files. The size of the application depends on the stored files.

1.5.1.3 Login to application

Specific access rights can be set for each application. Login to an application allows changing the

organization of the application. Login to a file opens a secured file for access. A file can be

accessed in four different ways: without any security or secured with MAC, single DES or triple

DES.

1.5.1.4 Select file

Before accessing a file, the file must be selected

1.5.1.5 Change file

A selected file can be changed according its access rights. If a file is secured, a login is required

before changes can be made.

1.5.1.6 Commit / Abort transaction

Value files, backup files, linear record files and cyclic record files only adapt their values after the

commit transaction command is given. Several files can be changed within an application at the

same time. The abort transactions command annuls all changes within an application. Power loss

will cancel all modifications too.

For more details about application settings and access rights refer to [2].

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1.6 my-d™ IC (SLE 55Rxx)

my-d™ ICs are specific ICs from Infineon. These labels show a different memory organization.

Two different modes of tags are supported: plain and secure mode.

Memory Size of SLE Rxx-family

Type User Memory Administration Memory Number of pages

SLE 55R01 128 Bytes 32 Bytes 16

SLE 55R02 256 Bytes 64 Bytes 32

SLE 55R04 616 Bytes 154 Bytes 77

SLE 55R08 1024 Bytes 256 Bytes 128

SLE 55R16 2048 Bytes 512 Bytes 256

Byte number within a page

Address 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

FFh User data

… …

7Fh User data

… …

4Ch User data

… …

1Fh User data

… …

0Fh User data

… …

04h User data

03h

02h

01h

00h Serial number (UID)

SLE 55R01

SLE 55R02

SLE 55R04

SLE 55R08

SLE 55R16

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2 ISO 14443 Type B

ISO 14443 type B cards are supported.

2.1 SR176

The SR176 label contains only 30 bytes of data organized in two bytes per page.

2.1.1 Memory organization

Block

address Byte 1 Byte 0

0Fh Lock byte RFU Chip ID

0Eh User data

… …

04h User data

03h Serial number

02h Serial number

01h Serial number

00h Serial number

2.1.2 Serial number UID

The UID is stored in the first 4 pages. Page 00h contains the LSB of the UID.

Page 03h Page 02h Page 01h Page 00h

Byte 1h Byte 0 Byte 1 Byte 0 Byte 1 Byte 0 Byte 1 Byte 0

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2.1.3 Lock byte

The lock byte defines the write access condition of a pair of pages. Each bit can only be set once.

This procedure is irreversible. This byte is implemented as an OTP.

Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0

Page 0Eh Page 0Fh

Page 0Ch Page 0Dh

Page 0Ah Page 0Bh

Page 08h Page 09h

Page 06h Page 07h

Page 04h Page 05h

Page 02h Page 03h

Page 00h Page 01h

2.1.4 Chip ID

The Chip ID is defined in the low nibble of page 0Fh. It is manufacturer set and is used internally

to select and separate single tags.

2.2 SRIX4K

The SRIX4K label contains 512 bytes of data organized into four-byte pages.

2.2.1 Memory organization

Block

address Byte 3 Byte 2 Byte 1 Byte 0

FFh OTP Lock Reg ST Reserved ST Reserved Fixed Chip ID

7Fh User data

… …

07h User data

06h 32 bits binary counter

05h 32 bits binary counter

04h 32 bits Boolean Area

03h 32 bits Boolean Area

02h 32 bits Boolean Area

01h 32 bits Boolean Area

00h 32 bits Boolean Area

2.2.2 Lock block

Locking of blocks is not supported with this tag.

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3 ISO 15693

The reader can communicate with ISO15693 tags. An anti-collision is needed if multiple instances

of tags are in the same antenna field. The reader detects each type of ISO15693 labels and

handles them individually

3.1 Coding of UID

The UID of a tag is defined in ISO/IEC 15693-3. All tags compliant to ISO15693 support the

specified format. The UID is factory programmed and cannot be changed. The UID is needed for

the anti-collision sequence to separate several tags in the same antenna field.

Byte

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

E0h MFR

Code

Serial number

The MFR Code is listed in ISO/IEC 7816-6:1996/Amd.1: 2000(E). Following manufacturer are

tested with our reader.

MFR-Code Company

02h ST Microelectronics

04h Philips Semiconductors

05h Infineon Technologies AG

07h Texas Instrument

16h EM Microelectronic-Marin SA

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3.2 Memory organization

An ISO15693 tag is separated into two blocks. An administrative block which contains the UID,

AFI, DSFID and the lock page state. The user block is free for custom use. The chip manufacturer

defines the amount of bytes and number of pages of each tag. As default four bytes are used for

several tags.

Byte

Page

address 0 1 2 3

3Fh User data

… …

00h User data

Administrative block

3.3 my-d™ IC (SRF55VxxP)

my-d™ ICs are specific ICs from Infineon. These labels show a different memory organization.

Two different modes of tags are supported: plain and secure mode.

Two different cards with 320 bytes or 1k bytes EEPROM memory are available. The EEPROM

memory is divided into pages.

Each tag is split into two parts: The administrative blocks (00h, 01h, 02h) and the user area.

Administrative pages are read only and cannot be changed. User data is free for use. Additionally

user data pages can be locked. This procedure is irreversible.

The EEPROM of SRF55V10P is organized in 128 pages addressed 00h to 7Fh. The EEPROM of

SRF55V02P consists of 32 pages addressed 00h to 1Fh.

Byte number within a page

Address 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

7Fh User data

… …

1Fh User data

… …

03h User data

02h

01h

00h Serial number (UID)

SRF55V02P

SRF55V10P

3.3.1 UID

The UID of SRF55Vxx labels starts with 60h or E0h.

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3.3.2 Security Bit

Bit 45 of the UID defines the secure mode of the SRF55Vxx. If set, the tag supports security

algorithm.

Bit 45 Description

1 Tag supports crypto security mechanism

0 Chip supports plain mode only

3.4 EM 4135

The EM4135 is an ISO15693 compliant label of EM Microelectronic-Marin SA. It has eight bytes

per page as the same as the my-d™ label. It only supports 36 pages. The administrative area

holds the information of the access condition and the UID.

Page

Address 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

23h User data

… …

00h User data

Administrative area

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4 ICODE

ICODE® IC data is stored in a non-volatile EEPROM. Its capacity is 512 bits organized in 16

blocks consisting 4 bytes each (1 block = 32 bits). First 3 blocks contain administrative data.

4.1 Memory organization

Byte

Page

address 0 1 2 3

0Fh User data

… …

05h User data

04h Family code identifier / User data

03h Special function (EAS) / User data

02h Write access condition

01h Serial number

00h Serial number

4.2 Serial number

The serial number of a label is defined at the manufacturer process. It is stored on page 00h and

page 01h. LSB is stored first.

4.3 Write access condition

Page 02h contains the write access condition for each page. Each page can be set to read only

(bits are set to 0). This procedure is irreversible. Locking page 2 no further changed of the access

condition can be done. Always two bits must be change at the same time. This register is

implemented as OTP.

Byte 0 Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3

MSB LSB MSB

LSB MSB

LSB

1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

3 2 1 0 7 6 5 4 B A 9 8 F E D C

Special function

Write access

Serial number

User data

…

User data

4.4 Special function (EAS,) AFI

Special Functions (EAS) and Family Code/Application Identifier are additional features. For more

information refer to the ICODE® manual.

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4.5 User data

All other blocks are free for use and can be changed according the state of the write access

conditions.

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5 ICODE EPC

ICODE EPC labels data is stored in a OTP memory. Its capacity is 136 bits organized in 17 blocks

consisting of 1 bytes each. All MSB of the different fields (EPC, CRC16, Destroy Code) are

located at the lowest block address.

5.1 Memory organization

Page address Byte

14h – 16h Destroy Code

12h – 13h CRC 16

00h – 11h EPC

5.2 Serial number

The serial number of a label is defined within the EPC blocks.

5.3 Read Block

It is not possible to read a block with the read block 'rb' command.

5.4 Write Block

It is possible to write the EPC data (12 bytes) with the write block 'wb' command using block

address 00h.

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6 ICODE UID

The memory has a capacity of 192 bits and is organized in 24 blocks, consisting of 1 byte each.

All MSB of the different fields (UD, UD CRC, CRC16, Destroy Code) are located at the lowest

block address.

6.1 Memory organization

Page address Access Condition Description

21h – 23h OTP Destroy Code

19h - 20h OTP CRC16

14h – 18h RO UID

12h – 13h R/W UD CRC16

00h – 11h R/W User data (UD)

6.1.1 Read Block

It is possible to read the user data (12 bytes) with the read block 'rb' command using block

address 00h.

6.1.2 Write Block

It is possible to write the UD data (12 bytes) with the write block 'wb' command using block

address 00h.

Additionally it is possible to write the destroy code (3 bytes) with the write block 'wb' command

using block address 01h.

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7 Hardware

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7.1 Dimensions

All dimensions listed in mm

1

10 11

20J1 J2

2,54 mm

1,27 mm

29,21 mm

30,48 mm

1,27 mm

25,40 mm

Top View

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7.1.1 Pin out – Jumper 1

PIN PIN No. Description

ARX 1 Antenna RX

ATX1 2 Antenna TX1

VDD 3 Supply Voltage

GND 4 Ground

ATX2 5 Antenna TX2

TGND 6 Antenna Ground

SAM CLK 7 SAM clock

SAM IO 8 SAM IO

SAM RESET 9 SAM Reset

RTS 10 Request to Send

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7.1.2 Electrical characteristics of J1 PINs

PIN PIN No. Min Typ. Max. Description

ARX 1 1.1V

4.4V Antenna RX

ATX1 2 13,56 MHz

34 VPP

13.56MHz

100 mAPP

50VPP

Antenna TX1

+4.5V +5.0V +5.5V Supply Voltage VDD 3

32mA 150mA 250mA Supply Current (without SAM)

GND 4 GND Ground

ATX2 5 13,56 MHz

34 VPP

13.56MHz

100 mAPP

50VPP

Antenna TX2

TGND 6 GND Antenna Ground

TTL

25mA

SAM CLK 7

3,39MHz

SAM clock

SAM IO 8 TTL 25 mA

IO for SAM Input and SAM

Output

SAM RESET 9 TTL 25 mA SAM Reset

RTS 10 TTL 25 mA Request to Send

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7.1.3 Pin out – Jumper 2

PIN PIN No. Description

VDD 20 Supply Voltage

GND 19 Ground

LEDg 18 LED green (reading LED)

LEDr 17 LED red

EN 16 Enable reader, open or logic high

MCLR 15 Master clear

USER 14 User Port

DIR 13 Direction of RS 485

TX 12 TX to PC

RX 11 RX from PC

7.1.4 Electrical characteristics of J2 PINs

Table 2 Electrical characteristics of pins

PIN PIN No. Min Typ. Max. Description

RX 11 USART-TTL1 25 mA RX to PC

To RS232, RS485 or RS422 device

driver

TX 12 USART-TTL1 25 mA TX to PC

To RS232, RS485 or RS422 device

driver

DIR 13 TTL 25 mA Direction of RS 485

Logic High = Reader to Host

Logic Low = Host to Reader

USER 14 TTL3 25 mA User Port

MCLR 15 TTL4 Master clear

Leave unconnected.

Low will reset the register and the key

management to default values.

EN 16 ST5 25 mA

Enable reader

logic low will disable the reader

Open or logic high

1 Universal Synchronous Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter

3 TTL buffer output / input

4 Voltage spikes below GND at the MCLR/VDD pin, including currents greater than 80mA, may cause

latch-up. Thus, a series resistor of 50-100Ω should be used when applying a "low" level to the MCLR/VDD,

rather than pulling this pin directly to GND.

5 Schmitt trigger buffer input

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PIN PIN No. Min Typ. Max. Description

VDDmin

@ 25mA

VDDtyp

@ 11mA

VDDmax

@ 0 mA

LED red

Output Voltage

LEDr 17

11mA 25mA

External Resistor

min. 200 Ω

1.4V

@ 11mA

VDD

@ 0mA

LED green (reading LED)

with 330 Ω (internal serial) resistor

LEDg 18

11mA 15mA

GND 19 GND Ground

VDD 20 +4.5V +5.0V +5.5V Supply Voltage

IDD 32 mA 150 mA 250 mA Supply Current (Without SAM)

7.1.5 External Connections

7.1.5.1 Power Supply

If the supply voltage and any noise modulated on the supply voltage remains within the specified

limits, no further filtering is required. In some cases it is recommended to use additional filtering for

the power supply line. Insufficient power line filtering could cause unexpected or irregular

performance drops.

Option 1

uC

20

19

OEM Board

+5V DC

Option 2

3

4

OEM Board

+5V DC

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The board can be connected as shown above. Both alternatives are possible and can be used as

they fit best into the layout of the carrier board. The two VCC PINs and the two GND PINs are

connected internally.

7.1.5.2 Antenna

The typical antenna tuning and matching network is shown below. The external antenna has to

have the right inductance and a certain resistor and capacitor combination for an optimized

frequency tuning and antenna matching.

6

5

1

2OEM Board

C1

C2

C3

C4

C5

L ANT

R1

More details about the antenna design are available in the HIDid antenna design guide manual.

This document can be downloaded from http://www.hidcorp.com/Omnikey.

Please refer also to the specific application notes for the Philips reader IC (MIFARE® & I-Code,

Micore Reader IC family Directly Matched Antenna Design).

7.1.5.3 Serial Interface

The OEM Board can be connected directly with a micro controller. Alternatively the OEM Board

also can be connected to most serial interface types by using the right interface converter circuit.

In order to optimize the communication quality the specific application note of the interface

converter circuit needs to be taken into consideration.

12

11

Interface

Converter

Circuit

Host Interface

OEM Board

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7.1.5.4 Function Control LEDs

Two external LEDs can be connected to the OEM Board. There are two alternatives possible.

Option 1

uC 18

17

OEM Board

330 Ohm

Option 2

uC 18

17

330 Ohm

OEM Board

330 Ohm

In both cases the LED supply voltage levels are TTL levels.

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8 Software

By default, data is transmitted at 9600, n, 8, 1, no handshaking. Two protocol modes are

supported. The protocol mode is configured in the reader EEPROM. As factory default, the ASCII

protocol is used.

8.1 ASCII Protocol

This protocol is designed for easy handling. The commands are issued using a terminal program.

Data is transmitted as ASCII hexadecimal that can be displayed on any terminal program (i.e.

HyperTerminal).

Table 3 ASCII protocol frame

Command Data

Variable length Variable length

8.2 Binary Protocol

This protocol is designed for industrial applications with synchronization and frame checking. An

addressing byte for party line (master/slave, multi-drop) is also included.

The protocol usually requires a device driver. Data is transmitted in binary mode. The reader uses

an internal binary watchdog timer to ensure correct framing.

Table 4 Binary Frame Version 1

STX Station ID Length Data BCC ETX

1 byte 1 byte 1 byte Variable length 1 byte 1 byte

The binary frame version 2 is only sent to the host. It is implemented to give extended information

to the host.

Version 2 must be enabled in the Protocol configuration 2 register.

Table 5 Binary Frame Version 2

STX Station ID Length Flags Data BCC ETX

1 byte 1 byte 1 byte 1 byte Variable length 1 byte 1 byte

8.2.1 STX

Start of transmission (02h)

8.2.2 Station ID

Unique ID of the station

00h: Reserved for the bus master. Readers send response to this device ID.

FFh: Broadcast message. All devices will execute the command and send their response.

8.2.3 Length

Length defines the length of the data block, including the flag byte, if binary protocol version 2 is

activated.

If length is set to zero, 256 data bytes are transmitted. The reader module only can send 256 data

bytes, but cannot receive commands with 256 bytes.

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8.2.4 Flags

The flag byte gives additional information to the host.

Bit 3 – Bit 7 Bit 1 – Bit 2 Bit 0

RFU Leading Character Info Error State

Error State

If cleared, the command was processed successfully.

If Error State is set, an error occurred.

Leading Character Info

Bit 1 & 2 defines how to interpret the data in the binary frame.

Bit 2 Bit 1 Description

0 0 No leading character available, all values are hexadecimal.

0 1 The data contains one leading character.

1 0 All data bytes are characters.

1 1 RFU

8.2.5 Data

This part contains the command and the data. The command values are the same as in ASCII

protocol mode (‘x’, ‘s’, …) whereas data is transmitted in binary mode.

The length of the command block depends on the instruction.

8.2.6 Block Check Character (BCC)

The BCC is used to detect transmission errors. The BCC is calculated XOR-ing each byte of the

transmission frame excluding the STX/BCC and ETX characters. The flags are part of the data.

)/(...)/()()( 0N

DataCommandXORXORDataCommandXORLengthXORStatIDBCC =

8.2.7 ETX

End of transmission. (03h)

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8.2.8 Remarks

If the reader device receives an invalid instruction frame (i.e. wrong BCC) or the requested station

ID does not match the internal ID of the reader, the command is not executed. The reader waits

for the next valid frame.

The automatic binary time-out (see protocol configuration register) is used to detect incomplete

binary frames.

8.2.9 Examples

02h 64h 01h 78h 1Dh 03h

STX Station ID Length ‘x’ BCC ETX

This instruction frame will reset the reader module with the station ID 64h.

8.3 Register Set

The reader has several system flags used for customization purposes. The flags are stored in its

non-volatile EEPROM. The reader accepts changes to these settings only during the start-up

phase. Clearing all RFU bits is recommended in order to guarantee compatibility with future

releases.

The reader can store up to 32 authentication keys internally to login standard MIFARE® cards. An

additional 32 keys can be stored for DESFire authentication. All keys are read only and cannot be

accessed via the interface lines.

8.3.1 EEPROM memory organization

Register Description

00h … 04h Unique device ID; read only

05h … 09h Administrative data; read only

0Ah Station ID

0Bh Protocol configuration

0Ch Baud rate

0Dh Command Guard Time

0Eh Operation Mode

0Fh Single shot time-out value

10h Internal use / Do not change

11h Internal use / Do not change

12h Internal use / Do not change

13h Protocol configuration 2

14h Reset Off Time

15h Reset Recovery Time

16h Application Family Identifier

17h ISO 14443A Selection Time-out

18h ISO 14443B Selection Time-out

19h SR176 Selection Time-out

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Register Description

1Ah ISO 15693 Selection Time-out

1Bh Protocol configuration 3

1Ch Page Start

1Dh Internal use / Do not change

1Eh Internal use / Do not change

1Fh Page number

20h Protocol configuration 4

21h CID

22h Internal use / Do not change

23h Internal use / Do not change

24h Internal use / Do not change

25h Internal use / Do not change

26h - 7Fh RFU

80h … EFh User data

8.3.2 Unique device ID (00h – 04h)

The unique device ID identifies a reader module. It is factory programmed and cannot be

changed.

8.3.3 Station ID (0Ah)

The station ID is used in binary mode to address a device in party line set up. The station ID can

range from 01h to FEh and can be set freely. The value 00h is reserved for the bus master. All

readers send their response to this device.

The broadcast message (FFh) forces all readers to response to the command.

Default value is 01h.

8.3.4 Protocol configuration (0Bh)

The protocol configuration register (PCON) specifies general behavior of the reader device.

Default value is 41h.

Table 6 Protocol configuration register

Protocol configuration register

Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0

Extend-ed

ID

Extend-ed

Protocol

Single-

shot LED New serial

mode Multitag Protocol Auto- start

8.3.4.1 Auto start (default 1)

If set, the reader device will start up in continuous read mode automatically.

This is only valid in ASCII mode.

8.3.4.2 Protocol (default 0)

If Protocol is set to ‘1’, then the reader uses binary protocol mode. Refer to binary protocol

for further information on the binary protocol format.

Default setting = ASCII protocol (0).

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8.3.4.3 Multitag (default 0)

The Multitag flag will enable multi-tag recognition in continuous read mode. All tags are

detected and displayed. Due to the more complex search algorithm, the continuous read

command decreases its detection speed.

8.3.4.4 New Serial Mode (default 0)

If New Serial Mode is set to ‘1’, new serial mode is enabled. A leading character is added to

the serial number.

Leading Character Description

D ICode UID

E ICode EPC

I ICode

J ISO 14443 A Jewel tag

M ISO 14443 A

S SR 176

V ISO 15693

Z ISO 14443 B

8.3.4.5 LED (default 0)

If set the reader suppresses any LED activity. The user manages the state of the LEDs.

8.3.4.6 Single Shot (default 0)

If Single Shot is set, the reader displays the serial number of a tag in continuous read mode

once within a specified time-out. The time-out is defined at EEPROM register 0Fh.

The delay time can be adjusted stepwise in 100ms steps. 00h indicates no delay and FFh

indicates infinite delay.

Note: The delay precision depends on reset off and reset recovery time.

8.3.4.7 Extended Protocol (default 1)

If Extended Protocol is set, the transfer data telegram command supports ISO14443-4 and

automatically process the WTX and chaining for smaller frames.

If sending ISO 14443-3 commands this flag has to be switched off.

The transfer data telegram command is only supported in normal mode, not in transmit /

receive mode.

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8.3.4.8 Extend ID (default 0)

If set, the reader extends the serial number with additional information.

ISO 14443 A tags

Table 7 ISO 14443 A Extended Serial number of part 3 selection

Tag type / ReqA Serial number [SAK]

1 byte / 2 bytes 4 / 7 / 10 bytes 1 byte

Table 8 ISO 14443 A Extended Serial number of part 4 selection

Tag type / ReqA Serial number [SAK] ATS Used Speed [CID]

1 byte / 2 bytes 4 / 7 / 10 bytes 1 byte n bytes 1 byte 1 byte

The tag type byte indicates the type of cascade level.

Table 9 ISO 14443 A tag type

Tag type Description

00h Cascade level 1 transponder

01h Cascade level 2 transponder

02h Cascade level 3 transponder

ISO 14443 B tags

Table 10 ISO 14443 B Extended Serial number of part 3 selection

Serial number Application data Protocol info MBLI/CID

4 bytes 4 bytes 3 bytes 1 byte

Table 11 ISO 14443 B Extended Serial number of part 4 selection

Serial number Application data Protocol info MBLI / CID Used Speed [CID]

4 bytes 4 bytes 3 bytes 1 byte 1 byte 1 byte

For detailed description of Application Data, Protocol Info and MBLI/CID, refer to the ISO 14443

documentation [1].

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8.3.5 BAUD, Baud rate control register (0Ch)

The baud rate register defines the communication speed of the reader device.

Default value is 00h.

Table 12 Baud rate register

Baud rate register

Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0

RFU RFU RFU RFU RFU BS2 BS1 BS0

This register defines the baud rate of the device.

Table 13 Baud rate settings

BS2 BS1 BS0 Baud rate

0 0 0 9600 baud (default)

0 0 1 19200 baud

0 1 0 38400 baud

0 1 1 57600 baud

1 0 0 115200 baud

1 0 1 230400 baud (depends on the used interface chip)

1 1 0 460800 baud (depends on the used interface chip)

With the high baud rates (230400 and 460800 baud), proper operation depends on the interface

chip used. Please note that some of the interface chips available do not support these high baud

rates.

The following table describes the exact baud rates used by the reader.

Table 14 Exact baud rates

Baud rate Exact baud rate Difference

9600 baud 9603 baud 0.03 %

19200 baud 19207 baud 0.04 %

38400 baud 38305 baud -0.25 %

57600 baud 57458 baud -0.25 %

115200 baud 114915 baud -0.25 %

230400 baud 233793 baud 1.47 %

460800 baud 452000 baud -1.91 %

The following table describes the communication settings

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Table 15 Communication settings

Description

8 data bits

No parity bit

1 stop bit

No flow control

8.3.5.1 CF Card Version

The Baud rate of the CF Card version is limited to 115200 baud. 230400 and 460800 are

not supported.

8.3.6 Command Guard Time (0Dh)

The Command Guard Time is used to ensure that commands are not sent to fast consecutively.

Following commands are sent after the guard time is elapsed. One time slice is around 37,8us.

The longest timeout value is 9,6ms (FFh).

The default value is 20h (1,2ms).

8.3.7 OPMODE, operating mode register (0Eh)

The operation mode register defines which tag types the reader supports. This register enables

fast tag recognition because only defined tag types are requested.

Table 16 Operation mode register

Operation mode register

Bit 7 (MSB) Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0 (LSB)

RFU

ICODE UID

ICODE EPC

ISO 15693

ICODE

SR176

ISO 14443B

ISO 14443A

Innovision Jewel tag

Innovision Jewel tag is part of ISO 14443 Type A. It can not be separately switched on/off.

8.3.8 Single Shot Time-out (0Fh)

The time-out value defines the delay time between two responses of the reader. It only has effect

in continuous read mode. To enable the time-out, the single shot flag has to be set. See the

protocol configuration register above. One time-out slice is around 100ms. Exact timing depends

on the protocol used.

Value 00h indicates no delay time.

Default value is 0Ah (1 second).

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8.3.9 Protocol configuration 2 (13h)

The protocol configuration register 2 (PCON2) further specifies the general behavior of the reader

device.

Default value is 00h.

Protocol configuration 2 register

Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0

Disable

ISO 14443 -

4 Error

Handling

Enable ISO

14443B

Anti-

collision

Reset Recovery

Time Multiplier

Noisy

Environ-

ment

Enable

binary

frame v2

Disable start-

up message

Disable

multi-tag

reset

8.3.9.1 Disable multi-tag reset (default 0)

If set, the reader does not reset before the multi-tag list and multi-select command have

been performed.

8.3.9.2 Disable start-up message (default 0)

If Disable start-up message is set, the reader suppresses the start-up message in ASCII

mode. This flag is ignored in binary protocol mode.

8.3.9.3 Enable binary frame v2 (default 0)

If Enable binary frame v2 is set, the reader sends version 2 binary frames.

The get station ID command always sends version 1 binary frames!

8.3.9.4 Noisy Environment (default 0)

If Noisy Environment is set, the continuous read mode can only be aborted with the '.'

character. When working in a noisy environment, the probability for a reception of an

arbitrary/stochastic signal is quite high. This implies a high probability of an unintentional

command execution. To reduce this probability, only one character (out of 255) is chosen

(‘.’) to be interpreted as the continuous read stop command.

8.3.9.5 Reset Recovery Time Multiplier (default 0)

Multiplies the Reset Recovery Time, including the recovery time of the field reset command.

Reset Recovery Time Multiplier Reset Recovery Time

0 1x

1 2x

2 3x

3 4x

8.3.9.6 Enable ISO14443 B Anti-collision (default 0)

If set, the anti-collision algorithm for ISO 14443 B tags is enabled.

8.3.9.7 Disable ISO 14443-4 Error Handling (default 0)

If Disable ISO 14443-4 Error Handling is set, ISO14443-4 Error Handling is disabled. The

error handling always uses the TMR time-out.

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8.3.10 Reset Off Time (14h)

The Reset Off Time register represents the field off time in ms.

This register is used for the select, continuous read and multi-tag commands.

Default value is 0Ah.

8.3.11 Reset Recovery Time (15h)

The Reset Recovery Time register represents the recovery time in ms after the field is

turned on.

This register is used for the select, continuous read and multi-tag commands.

Default value is 25h.

8.3.12 Application Family Identifier (16h)

The AFI (Application Family Identifier) is only supported for ISO14443B and ISO15693

tags. If the set value is different from 00h, the AFI is used. Only transponders with an

identical AFI will answer to the reader.

Default value is 00h.

8.3.13 Selection Time-out ISO 14443A (17h)

The Selection Time-out represents the reader card communication time-out for the select,

high-speed select, continuous read, multilist, multi-select and MIFARE® login command

with ISO 14443A tags. Use low values for a better reaction time between the card and the

reader. One time slice is around 300us.

The default value is 10h.

8.3.14 Selection Time-out ISO 14443B (18h)

The Selection Time-out represents the reader card communication time-out for the select,

high-speed select, continuous read, multilist and multi-select commands with ISO 14443B

tags. For a better reaction time, use low values. One time slice is around 300µs.

The default value is 10h.

8.3.15 Selection Time-out SR176 (19h)

The Selection Time-out represents the reader card communication time-out for the select,

continuous read, multilist and multi-select command with SR176 tags. For a better reaction

time, use low values. One time slice is around 300µs.

The default value is 10h.

8.3.16 Selection Time-out ISO 15693 (1Ah)

The Selection Time-out represents the reader card communication time-out for the select,

high-speed select, continuous read, multilist, multi-select and MIFARE® login command

with ISO 15693 tags. Use low values for a better reaction time between the card and the

reader. One time slice is around 300us.

The default value is 20h.

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8.3.17 Protocol configuration 3 (1Bh)

The protocol configuration register 3 (PCON3) further specifies the general behavior of the

reader device.

Default value is 00h.

Table 17 Protocol configuration register

Protocol configuration 3 register

Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0

SAK Extended

ID

ReqA

Extended ID

Internal use / do not

change

Page

Read RFU

Disable automatic

ISO 14443-4

timeouts

8.3.17.1 Disable automatic ISO 14443-4 timeouts (default 0)

If Disable automatic ISO 14443-4 timeouts is set the automatic ISO 14443-4 timeouts are

disabled. The timeouts specified with TMR registers are used.

8.3.17.2 Page read (default 0)

If set the continuous read mode retrieves the content of the tag instead of the serial

number. The register Page Start (1Ch) defines the start block and the Page Number (1Fh)

defines the number of blocks to be read.

8.3.17.3 ReqA Extended ID (default 0)

If set the Extended ID information for ISO14443 A tags replaces the cascade level

information (1 byte) with Request A answer (2 bytes).

8.3.17.4 SAK Extended ID (default 0)

If set the Extended ID information for ISO 14443 A tags will include the SAK byte behind

the serial number.

8.3.18 Protocol configuration 4 (20h)

The protocol configuration register (PCON4) specifies general behavior of the reader

device.

Default value is 00h.

Table 18 Protocol configuration register

Protocol configuration register

Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0

RFU RFU RFU RFU

Internal

use / do

not change

CID

Extended

ID

WupA/B

Disable

Read after

Write

8.3.18.1 Disable Read after Write (default 0)

If set, the reader device will not make a read after write for the block write commands "w",

"wb", "wd" and "wv".

If the read after write is deactivated, acknowledge from the write commands is a 00h byte

instead of the written data.

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8.3.18.2 WupA/B (default 0)

If set, the reader device will use WupA/B instead of ReqA/B during selection of an ISO

14443 tag. Supported commands are select, high-speed select and multi-select.

8.3.18.3 CID Extended ID (default 0)

If set, the extended ID information for ISO 14443 A/B tags will be extended with the CID

information only for the high-speed select. The CID byte will be appended on the end of the

output.

8.3.19 CID (21h)

The Card Identifier (CID) is used to activate multiple ISO 14443-4 cards at the same time. If

only one tag at the same time is used this value should be left 0.

Default value is 00h.

8.3.20 User data (80h - EFh)

These registers are for free use.

8.3.21 Instruction Set

Following table describes all the commands of the reader device. Each command returns

an answer to the host. Exceptions are mentioned explicitly. The green LED acknowledges a

successfully executed command. The red LED indicates an error.

8.3.22 Common Commands Overview

Table 19 Command overview

Command Description

'!' Test continuous read / Check KTT upload status

'c' Continuous read

'.' Abort continuous read, refer to continuous read

'dg' / 'dn' / 'dr' Set LED

'ds' DES encryption / decryption of data

'g' Get ID

'h' High-speed select

'k' Lock block

'm' MultiTag select / tag list

'o+a' / 'o+b' / 'o+d' / 'o+e' /

'o+i' / 'o+s' / 'o+v'

Include tag type

'o-a' / 'o-b' / 'o-d' /

'o-e' / 'o-i' / 'o-s' /

'o-v'

Exclude tag type

'oa' / 'ob' / 'od' / 'oe' / 'oi' / 'ot'

/ 'os' / 'ov'

Set tag type

'of' Set configuration flags

'og' Set configuration register

'ox' Reread all register

'poff' / 'pon' Antenna power off/on

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Command Description

'pr' / 'pw' Read / write user port

'q' Quiet

'ra' Resend last answer

'r' / 'rb' Read block

'rd' Read data (multiple blocks)

'rp' Read EEPROM register

's' Select

'v' Get version

'w' / 'wb' Write block

'wd' Write data (multiple blocks)

'wp' Write EEPROM register

'x' Reset

'y' Field reset

ISO 14443 Type A (MIFARE®) only commands

'+' Increment value block (credit)

'-' Decrement value block (debit)

'=' Copy value block (backup)

'l' Login (authenticate tag)

'rv' Read value block

'wv' Write value block

Key Management

'ar' Authenticate to reader

'ia' Get key access rights

'it' Get key status

'rt' Reset key table

'ua' Update key access rights

'uc' Change key type

'uk' Update key

my-d™ secure commands

'!' Check KTT upload status / Test continuous read

'*' Abort KTT upload

'as' Authenticate to sector

'ik' Issue transponder key

'ut' Prepare for KTT

'z' my-d™ command

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8.3.23 Error Codes

Following figure shows an overview of all error messages of the reader device.

Table 20 Error codes

Error Code Description

‘?’ Unknown command

'C' Collision or CRC/MAC Error

‘F’ General failure

‘I’ Invalid value format, specified block does not match the value format

‘N’ No tag in the field

'O' Operation mode failure or file not selected

‘R’ Command parameter out of range

'X' Authentication failed

8.3.24 Common commands

8.3.24.1 Test Continuous Read / Check KTT Upload Status

This command tests the state of the continuous read command and the state of the

Prepare for KTT 'ut' command.

The test continuous read command is only valid in ASCII mode.

Command

Command Data

'!' None

Answer

Answer Description

'!' Continuous read mode is active.

00h Keys from KTT successfully uploaded

01h Error during key upload detected, upload aborted

02h No KTT found, other tag was detected

FFh Prepare for KTT is in awareness mode

'F' Continuous read and Prepare for KTT is not active.

no response Key uploading is in progress

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8.3.24.2 Continuous Read

The reader device reads and displays serial numbers continuously while one or more tags

remain in the field. This command stops if any character is sent to the reader module. The

reader module returns the character ‘S’ (53h).

The reader supports different tag types at the same time. To increase the reading

performance switch to a single tag mode. If more than one tag of the same type should be

detected at the same time, the Multitag flag must be activated. The response data length

depends on the tag type.

Command

Command Data

'c' None

Answer

Answer Description

Data Serial number (n bytes)

'N' Error: No Tag in the field (only binary protocol)

8.3.24.2.1 Multitag continuous read mode

If the Multitag flag is set in the Protocol Configuration (PCON) register the reader reads

multiple tags continuously.

8.3.24.2.2 Auto start

The continuous read mode is started automatically in ASCII mode. The auto start flag must

be set in the PCON register.

8.3.24.2.3 Noisy Environment

If the Noisy Environment flag is set, the continuous read mode can only be aborted with the

'.' character.

This is only valid in ASCII mode.

8.3.24.2.4 Binary mode

This command is fully supported in binary protocol mode except the test continuous read

command and the noisy environment flag.

Do not use this command on bus system environment in binary mode, because the

continuous read mode will take possession of the bus system.

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8.3.24.2.5 Simple access control applications

Serial numbers are always sent plain. Data encryption is activated after a successful login.

For simple access control applications the use read-only blocks for the identification of the

tag is recommended.

Reading any block (even the manufacturer block) of the transponder will increase your

security.

8.3.24.2.6 LED activity

The LED stays green as long as a tag was found and goes dark if the tag is removed from

the field.

8.3.24.3 Set LED

This command controls the LED activity. If the LED flag is set, the automatic LED function

is switched off. The user can set the state of the LED manually.

Command

Command Data

'dg' None

'dr' None

'dn' None

Answer

Answer Description

'DG'

'DR'

'DN'

String of LED state

Example

Command Answer Description

'dg' DG Switch on LED green, LED red off

'dr' DR Switch on LED red, LED green off

'dn' DN Switch off both LEDs

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8.3.24.4 DES encryption / decryption of data

This command returns 8 bytes of encrypted / decrypted data.

Command

Command Data

'ds' Options (1 byte)

Key (8/16 bytes) / Key Number (1 byte)

Data (8 byte)

Answer

Answer Description

Data Encrypted / Decrypted data (8 bytes)

Option byte

Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0

RFU RFU RFU RFU RFU Encode Key Length Key Index

Key Index

If the Key Index is set, the command only needs the key number (1 byte) instead of the key

(8/16 bytes).

The key number corresponds to the key number used in the key management.

Key Length

If the Key Length is set, the command uses the TDES algorithm with 16-byte key.

If cleared, the command uses the DES algorithm with 8-byte key.

If key index is used the key length flag is valid.

Encode

Setting this flag encodes the data.

Clearing this flag decodes the data.

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8.3.24.5 Get ID

This command returns the station ID of the reader device. The answer is time slotted to

enable the detection of all devices in party line mode.

The station ID has only effect in binary mode.

Command

Command Data

'g' None

Answer

Answer Description

Data Station ID of the reader device (1 byte)

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8.3.24.5.1 Time slotted answer

In party line mode, more than one reader can be used simultaneously. The time slotted

answer allows separating in time the answers from all connected devices. The station ID is

used to determine the correct time slot.

The reader supports up to 254 unique time slots. The following formula calculates the

duration of one time slot (only one baud rate is supported per party line):

6*

10

][

0Baudrate

sT =

Figure 7 Time slot formula

The following figure shows the timing diagram of time slotted answers.

Timeslot 0 1 2 3 4 5 … 252 253 254

T

0 T1 T2 T3 T4 T

5 T

252 T

253 T

254

HOST 'g' →

Reader (01) ← 01

Reader (03) ← 03

Reader (04) ← 04

Reader (254) ← 254

Figure 8 Time slotted answers diagram

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8.3.24.5.2 Binary Protocol Version 2

This command never sends version 2 binary frames.

8.3.24.6 High-speed select

This command selects a card in the antenna field (according to the selection criteria) or

prepares a multi-select command, switches to high baud rates and enables 256-byte

frames. If execution is successful, the command returns the UID of the selected card and

the used baud rate. The reader automatically detects the maximum frame size of the card.

The reader also tries to communicate to the transponder with the specified baud rate. If no

communication is possible, the reader will automatically decrease the speed to the next

lower value.

In synchronous mode the up and downlink speed are identical.

In asynchronous mode the up and downlink speed can be different.

This command can also force the reader to the communication speed and frame size of the

tag to the specified values. This is only needed if the high-speed select is done manually

with the transfer command.

Command

Command Data

‘h’ Option byte (1 byte)

synchronous mode

00h … select a single card with 106kBaud

02h … select a single card with 212kBaud

04h … select a single card with 424kBaud

08h … select a single card with 848kBaud

10h … prepare next multi-select for 106kbaud

12h … prepare next multi-select for 212kbaud

14h … prepare next multi-select for 424kbaud

18h … prepare next multi-select for 848kbaud

20h … forces reader to 106kBaud

22h … forces reader to 212kBaud

24h … forces reader to 424kBaud

28h … forces reader to 848kBaud

tag size

30h – 38h … force tag frame size

asynchronous mode

80h … select a single card with 106kBaud

82h … select a single card with 212kBaud

84h … select a single card with 424kBaud

88h … select a single card with 848kBaud

90h … prepare next multi-select for 106kbaud

92h … prepare next multi-select for 212kbaud

94h … prepare next multi-select for 424kbaud

98h … prepare next multi-select for 848kbaud

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Command Data

A0h … forces reader to 106kBaud from tag to reader

A2h … forces reader to 212kBaud from tag to reader

A4h … forces reader to 424kBaud from tag to reader

A8h … forces reader to 848kBaud from tag to reader

B0h … forces reader to 106kBaud from reader to tag

B2h … forces reader to 212kBaud from reader to tag

B4h … forces reader to 424kBaud from reader to tag

B8h … forces reader to 848kBaud from reader to tag

Answer

Answer Description

Data (n bytes) +

frame size and

baud rate (1byte)

Serial number + frame size used and baud rate

'F' Error: General failure

‘N’ Error: No Tag in the field

Note: If the tag does not support ISO 14443 part 4 F0h will return after serial number instead of

used frame size/baud rate.

Examples

High-speed select

Command Description

h08 1234567890ABCD84

Select the card with UID 1234567890SABCD.

The card supports a 256-byte frame size and 424kBaud on the air interface.

High-speed multi-select

Command Description

h18

m1234567890ABCD<CR>

Prepare next multi-select for 848kBd

1234567890ABCD84

Select the card with UID 1234567890SABCD.

The card supports a 256-byte frame size and 424kBaud on the air

interface.

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8.3.24.6.1 Answer from 0xh and 1xh

The lower nibble contains the baud rate used for the air interface.

Table 21 High Speed

Baud Rate Description

x0 106kBaud

x2 212kBaud

x4 424kBaud

x8 848kBaud

The higher nibble contains the frame size used for the air interface.

Table 22 Frame Size

Frame Size Description

0x 16 Bytes

1x 24 Bytes

2x 32 Bytes

3x 40 Bytes

4x 48 Bytes

5x 64 Bytes

6x 96 Bytes

7x 128 Bytes

8x 256 Bytes

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8.3.24.6.2 Answer from 8xh

The lower nibble contains the baud rate used for the air interface.

The value for the baud rate is XORed with the used up and downlink speed.

Table 23 Baud Rate values

Baud Rate Description

x1 106kBaud

x2 212kBaud

x4 424kBaud

x8 848kBaud

The higher nibble contains the frame size used for the air interface.

Table 24 Frame Size

Frame Size Description

0x 16 Bytes

1x 24 Bytes

2x 32 Bytes

3x 40 Bytes

4x 48 Bytes

5x 64 Bytes

6x 96 Bytes

7x 128 Bytes

8x 256 Bytes

8.3.24.6.3 Answer from 2xh, 3xh, 9xh, Axh and Bxh

The option byte is returned as the answer.

8.3.24.6.4 Select a single tag

No previous continuous read is required. The command executes an automatic field reset.

8.3.24.6.5 Extended ID

See above for more information on Extended ID.

The RATS answer is inserted between the serial number and baud rate / frame size byte for

ISO14443 A tags.

8.3.24.6.6 Multiple tags

This command with parameter 1xh prepares the next multi-select command as a high-

speed select. Any other command will disable the preparation.

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8.3.24.6.7 RATS Guard Time SFGT

A high-speed select with parameters 0xh and 1xh automatically waits the SFGT guard time

received from the tag before sending the PPS command.

8.3.24.7 Lock block

This command locks a block permanently. Only SR176 and ISO 15693 tags are supported.

Command

Command Data

'k' Block address (1 byte)

Answer

Answer Description

data 'K' + page address

'F' Error: Lock failure

'N' Error: No tag in field

'O' Error: Operation mode failure (only SR176 and ISO 15693 tags are supported)

'X' Error: Block already locked

Example

Command Description

k05 K05

Lock block 05.

8.3.24.7.1 Operation mode failure 'O'

The presented tag is not a SR176 or a ISO 15693 tag.

8.3.24.7.2 Apply settings

After locking a block permanently, the tag needs to be selected for the settings to apply.

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8.3.24.8 Multi-Tag Selection / List

This command detects several tags at the same time. It replaces the fast select command

('s') in multiple tag surroundings. The Multi-Tag List command lists all tags with their serial

numbers. Use the Multi-Tag Select command to select a single tag. Each tag has to be

selected separately.

Command

Command Data

'm' Serial number (n bytes)

<CR> (1 byte)

Answer

Answer Description

Data serial number

'N' Error: No Tag in the field

Example

Command Description

m<CR> 04E9E700000000 Æ first card

34030F07 Æ second card

02 Æ number of detected tags

m04E9E700000000<CR> Select card with its serial number

8.3.24.8.1 Multi-tag list

Sending a <CR> as the first parameter, the reader returns a list of all tags present in the

antenna field. In the end the total number of tags detected is returned.

8.3.24.8.2 Reading distance

Each card needs a specific amount of power. The reader always provides the same power

level. Therefore, the reading distance will decrease if more tags are present. Basically, the

reading distance depends on the tag, the antenna and the tuning of the antenna.

8.3.24.8.3 Multi-tag select

Using the serial number with <CR> as parameter, the corresponding tag will be selected.

High-level interactions can be performed addressing only this card. All other tags remain

silent.

8.3.24.8.4 Multi-tag reset

The antenna field reset can be deactivated with the Protocol configuration 2 register.

By suppressing the antenna field reset, it is possible to detect only new tags in the antenna

field.

Attention: It could be possible that ISO 15693 tags are interfered from ISO14443 type

B and SR 176 tags. In this case the ISO 15693 tag will always answers on a multi list

command even there had been no field reset before. In this case, deactivate ISO

14443 B and SR 176 tags.

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8.3.24.8.5 Maximum number of tags

The maximum number of tags in the antenna field is limited to 64 and by the physical

characteristics of the antenna.

8.3.24.8.6 LED activity

The LED stays green as long as a tag was found and goes dark if the command is finished.

8.3.24.9 Include tag type

This command includes a specific tag type to those addressed by the reader device.

Command

Command Data

‘o+’ Tag type (1 byte)

Answer

Answer Description

'O+' + tag type (1 byte) Command code + String of tag type

Tag type character

Refer to Set tag type.

Example

Command Description

o+a Include ISO14443-A to the tag types addressed by the reader

device.

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8.3.24.10 Exclude tag type

This command excludes a specific tag type from being addressed by the reader device.

Command

Command Data

‘o-’ Tag type (1 byte)

Answer

Answer Description

'O-' + tag type (1 byte) Command code + String of tag type

Tag type character

Refer to Set tag type.

Example

Command Description

o-a Exclude ISO14443-A from the tag types addressed by the

reader device.

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8.3.24.11 Set tag type

This command sets up the reader for a specific tag type. The continuous read function will

speed up because only this type of tag is addressed. After a reset, the reader starts as

defined in its start-up configuration.

Command

Command Data

'o' ISO type (1 byte)

'a' … ISO 14443 Type A

'b' … ISO 14443 Type B

'd' … ICODE UID

'e' … ICODE EPC

'i' … ICODE

's' … SR176

't' … activate all tags

'v' ... ISO 15693

Answer

Answer Description

'OA'

'OB'

'OD'

'OE'

'OI'

'OS'

'OT'

'OV'

String of tag type

Example

Command Description

oa Sets the reader device to address ISO14443-A type tags.

Innovision Jewel tag

Innovision Jewel tag is part of ISO 14443 Type A. It can not be separately switched on/off.

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8.3.24.12 Set Configuration Flags

This command allows setting some configuration flags just in time; no reset is needed. The

values are not stored in the EEPROM; therefore, the changed values are not available after

a reset.

Command

Command Data

of flag type (1 byte)

data (1 byte)

Answer

Answer Description

Data (1 byte) Current state of changed flag.

'R' Error: Out of range

Example

Command Description

of0101 Answer: 01

Enables the New Serial Mode flag.

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Flag Types

The following table shows the Flag Type with its corresponding flag from the specified

Protocol Configuration Register.

Table 25 Flag Type with corresponding flag

Flag Type Corresponding Flag Protocol Configuration

Register

Valid

values

00h Multitag 1 00 / 01

01h New Serial Mode 1 00 / 01

02h LED 1 00 / 01

03h Single Shot 1 00 / 01

04h Extended Protocol 1 00 / 01

05h Extended ID 1 00 / 01

06h Disable Multitag Reset 2 00 / 01

07h Noisy Environment 2 00 / 01

08h Reset Recovery Time Multiplier 2 00 … 03

09h Enable ISO14443 B Anti-collision 2 00 / 01

0Ah Disable ISO14443-4 Error Handling 2 00 / 01

0Bh Disable automatic

ISO14443-4 timeouts

3 00 / 01

0Dh Page Read 3 00 / 01

11h ReqA Extended ID 3 00 / 01

12h Disable Read after Write 4 00 / 01

13h SAK Extended ID 3 00 / 01

14h WupA/B 4 00 / 01

15h CID Extended ID 4 00 / 01

16h Internal use / Do not change

8.3.24.12.1 Out of range failure 'R'

The entered flag type is out of range.

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8.3.24.13 Set Configuration Register

This command allows setting some configuration registers just in time; no reset is needed.

The values are not stored in the EEPROM; therefore the changed values are not available

after a reset.

Command

Command Data

og Register type (1 byte)

data (1 byte)

Answer

Answer Description

Data (1 byte) Current state of changed register.

'R' Error: Out of range

Example

Command Description

og0450 Answer: 50

Sets the Reset Recovery Time to 50h.

Register Types

The following table shows the Register Type with its corresponding register.

Table 26 Register Type with corresponding register

Register Type Corresponding Register

00h Single shot time-out value

01h Internal use / Do not change

02h Internal use / Do not change

03h Reset Off Time

04h Reset Recovery Time

05h ISO 14443A Selection Time-out

06h ISO 14443B Selection Time-out

07h SR176 Selection Time-out

08h AFI

0Ch Page Read Start

0Dh Page Read Number

0Eh Command Guard Time

0Fh CID

10h Internal use / Do not change

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8.3.24.13.1 Out of range failure 'R'

The entered register type is out of range.

8.3.24.14 Reread all register

This command rereads and applies all register settings.

Command

Command Data

ox none

Answer

Answer Description

Data (3 bytes) 'X' + new protocol + new baud rate

Example

Command Description

ox Answer: X0106

binary protocol and 460800 baud active

New protocol

00h means ASCII and 01h means binary protocol.

New baud rate

Values of 00h-06h are valid. For baud rate values refer to baud rate register.

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8.3.24.15 Antenna power on/off

This command controls the antenna power. It can be used to decrease the power

consumption of the reader.

Command

Command Data

'pon' Switch reader on

'poff' Put reader in standby mode

Answer

Answer Description

'P' Positive acknowledge

Example

Command Description

poff Put reader in standby mode

8.3.24.15.1 Power off

The reader enters standby mode. Power consumption is decreased. All tags in the antenna

field are powered off and reset. Standby mode is only entered manually.

To switch off the whole unit, pin 16 (Enable) has to be set to logic low.

8.3.24.15.2 Power on

The reader leaves standby mode and is ready for the next command. Sending a tag

command (i.e. select, continuous read) the reader is powered up.

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8.3.24.16 Read/Write user port

This command sets or reads the state of the user port (pin 14) of the OEM reader device.

The port is set either as output or as input.

Command

Command Data

'pr' None

'pw' State of user port (1 Byte)

Answer

Answer Description

Data State of user port (1 Byte)

'C' Error: Error correction fails

'F' Error: Transmission Error / No answer received

Example

Command Description

pr Reads user port

pw01 Sets user port state to high

8.3.24.16.1 Read port

The port read command returns the current state of the USER port.

Table 27 Read USER port return values

Port state Description

00h USER port is low

01h USER port is high

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8.3.24.16.2 Write port

If user port is used as an output, a 1kΩ resistor has to be integrated into the wire. Otherwise

the reader device can be damaged.

Table 28 Write User port settings

Port state Description

00h Sets USER port to low

01h Sets USER port to high

02h – 7Fh RFU

80h - FFh Sends a serial data frame and checks the received frame

Sending a Data Frame

If the highest bit (MSB) is set in the State of the User Port, the command sends a serial

data frame out the USER port.

The frame includes a start bit, 8 data bits, parity bit and a stop bit.

Table 29 Sending Serial Data Frame

Transmit

Frame

Description

Low Start bit

Low RFU

Data Bit 6 State of the User Port Bit 6

Data Bit 5 State of the User Port Bit 5

Data Bit 4 State of the User Port Bit 4

Data Bit 3 State of the User Port Bit 3

Data Bit 2 State of the User Port Bit 2

Data Bit 1 State of the User Port Bit 1

Data Bit 0 State of the User Port Bit 0

Parity Bit Even Parity Bit

High Stop Bit

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After 2ms Guard Time the answer should be received on the User Port otherwise an error is

returned.

Table 30 Receiving Serial Data Frame

Receive

Frame

Description

Low Start bit

Error Bit If set, an error was detected.

Data Bit 6 State of the User Port Bit 6

Data Bit 5 State of the User Port Bit 5

Data Bit 4 State of the User Port Bit 4

Data Bit 3 State of the User Port Bit 3

Data Bit 2 State of the User Port Bit 2

Data Bit 1 State of the User Port Bit 1

Data Bit 0 State of the User Port Bit 0

Parity Bit Even Parity Bit

High Stop Bit

If the Error bit is set or the Parity Bit is not correct, the Write User Port command returns an

error code.

8.3.24.17 Quiet

This command sets a selected tag into halt state. Only ISO14443 A+B and SR176 tags are

supported.

Command

Command Data

'q' None

Answer

Answer Description

'Q' Halt state successfully set.

'N' Error: No Tag in the field

8.3.24.17.1 ISO 14443 Type A

With ISO14443-3 Type A tags, the Quiet command always answers with 'Q' because the

halt command does not send any acknowledge.

In Part 4 a 'Deselect' command will be performed.

8.3.24.17.2 ISO 14443 Type B

Some ISO14443 Type B tags do not support this command or do not respond. ‘Quiet’ is an

ISO 14443-4 command, so it will work only if the ‘Deselect’ command is supported by the

corresponding transponder.

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8.3.24.17.3 SR176

With SR176 tags the Quiet command always answer with 'Q' because the completion

command does not send any acknowledge.

8.3.24.18 Resend Last Answer

This command resends the last answer from the internal serial buffer of the reader.

Command

Command Data

'ra' Resend last answer

8.3.24.19 Read block

This command reads a data block on a card. The size of the returned data depends on the

tag used. The block address range depends on the tag as well.

Command

Command Data

'r' Block address (1 byte), valid range 00h – 40h

'rb' Block address (1 byte)

Answer

Answer Description

Data data block (depends on tag type)

'F' Error: read failure

'N' Error: No tag in field

'O' Error: Operation mode failure

'R' Error: Out of range

Example

Command Description

rb05 Reads block 05.

8.3.24.19.1 Read failure 'F'

This error is returned if either the reader receives bad data or the block address exceeds

the block address range of the sector.

8.3.24.19.2 No tag in field 'N'

The tag does not respond. There is either no tag present or addressed.

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8.3.24.19.3 Operation mode failure 'O'

The presented tag is not ISO14443 type A, SR 176, ICode, ICode-UID and ISO 15693

compliant.

For ISO 14443 type A only MIFARE® tags are supported.

8.3.24.19.4 Out of range failure 'R'

The block address of the 'r' command is higher than 40h.

The block address of the 'r' command conflicts with other commands, therefore the block

address has to be limited to 40h.

Use the 'rb' command instead.

8.3.24.20 Read data (multiple blocks)

This command reads multiple data blocks on a card. The size of the returned data depends

on the tag used. The block address range depends on the tag as well.

Command

Command Data

'rd' Start block address (1 byte)

Number of blocks to read (1 byte)

Answer

Answer Description

Data data block (depends on tag type)

'F' Error: read failure

'N' Error: No tag in field

'O' Error: Operation mode failure

Example

Command Description

rd0504 Reads 4 blocks starting with block 05.

8.3.24.20.1 Read failure 'F'

This error is returned if either the reader receives bad data or the block address exceeds

the block address range of the sector.

8.3.24.20.2 No tag in field 'N'

The tag does not respond. There is either no tag present or addressed.

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8.3.24.20.3 Operation mode failure 'O'

The presented tag is not ISO14443 type A, SR 176, ICode or ISO 15693 compliant.

For ISO 14443 type A only MIFARE® tags are supported.

8.3.24.21 Read reader EEPROM

This command reads the internal reader EEPROM. It contains all start-up parameters and

the device ID. Changes in the start-up settings will only go into effect after a reset of the

device.

Command

Command Data

'rp' EEPROM address (1 byte) 00h … EFh

Answer

Answer Description

Data EEPROM data (1 byte)

'R' Error: Out of range failure

Example

Command Description

rp0B Reads protocol configuration register.

8.3.24.21.1 Out of range failure 'R'

The entered EEPROM address is not valid.

8.3.24.22 Select

This command selects a single card in the antenna field. It can only be used in single tag

mode. If successfully executed, the command returns the UID of the selected card. The

reader detects the length of the UID automatically.

Command

Command Data

's' None

Answer

Answer Description

Data serial number

'N' Error: No Tag in the field

Example

Command Description

s 1234567890ABCD

Select the card with UID 1234567890SABCD.

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8.3.24.22.1 Select a single tag

No previous continuous read is required. The command executes an automatic field reset.

8.3.24.22.2 Extended ID

See above for more information on Extended ID.

8.3.24.22.3 Multiple tags

This command is designed for fast access of a single tag in the field. If multiple cards are

used the 'm' instruction has to be used instead.

8.3.24.23 Get Version

This command returns the current version of the reader module.

Command

Command Data

'v' None

Answer

Answer Description

'MultiISO 1.0' + <CR> + <LF> ASCII Mode

02 00 0C 4D 75 6C 74 69 49 53 4F 20 31 2E 30 1F 03 Binary Mode

Example

Command Description

v ‘MultiISO 1.0’

Version of the reader module

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8.3.24.24 Write block

This command writes data to a block.

Command

Command Data

'w' Block address (1 byte), valid range 00h – 40h

Data (n bytes)

'wb' Block address (1 byte)

Data (n bytes)

Answer

Answer Description

Data Data block (depends on tag type)

'F' Error: Write failure

'N' Error: No tag in field

'O' Error: Operation mode failure

'R' Error: Out of range

Example

Command Description

wb0511223344 Writes data 11223344 on block 05.

8.3.24.24.1 Write failure 'F'

This error is displayed if bad transmission conditions are given. If the block address

exceeds the physical number of blocks of a tag, this error is shown.

8.3.24.24.2 No tag error 'N'

This error is returned if no tag is present or the card does not respond.

8.3.24.24.3 Operation mode failure 'O'

The presented tag is not ISO14443 type A, SR 176, ICode, ICode-UID and ISO 15693

compliant.

For ISO 14443 type A only MIFARE® tags are supported.

8.3.24.24.4 Out of range failure 'R'

The block address of the 'w' command is higher than 40h.

The block address of the 'w' command conflicts with other commands, therefore the block

address has to be limited to 40h.

Use the 'wb' command instead.

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8.3.24.24.5 Disable Read after Write

A read is done automatically after every write to ensure correct writing.

If the "disable Read after Write flag" is set no read is done, and the returned data is a 00h

byte in case of successfully written data.

8.3.24.25 Write data (multiple blocks)

This command writes multiple blocks to a card.

Command

Command Data

'wd' Start block address (1 byte)

Number of blocks (1 byte)

Data (n bytes)

Answer

Answer Description

Data Data block (depends on tag type)

'F' Error: Write failure

'N' Error: No tag in field

'O' Error: Operation mode failure

Example

Command Description

wd050211223344556

67788

Writes data 11223344 on block 05 and 55667788 on block 06.

8.3.24.25.1 Write failure 'F'

This error is displayed if bad transmission conditions are given. If the block address

exceeds the physical number of blocks of a tag, this error is shown.

8.3.24.25.2 No tag error 'N'

This error is returned if no tag is present or the card does not respond.

8.3.24.25.3 Operation mode failure 'O'

The presented tag is not ISO14443 type A, SR 176, ICode or ISO 15693 compliant.

For ISO 14443 type A only MIFARE® tags are supported.

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8.3.24.25.4 Disable Read after Write

A read is done automatically after every write to ensure correct writing.

If the "disable Read after Write flag" is set no read is done, and the returned data is a 00h

byte in case of successfully written data.

8.3.24.26 Write EEPROM

Writes to the internal reader EEPROM. It contains all start-up parameters and the device

ID. Changes to the start-up settings will only go into effect after a reset of the device.

Command

Command Data

'wp' Address (1 byte), valid range 0Ah - EFh

Data (1 byte)

Answer

Answer Description

Data EEPROM data (1 byte)

'F' Error: Read after write failure

'R' Error: Out of range failure

Example

Command Description

wp0A01 Set EEPROM address 0A (Station ID) to 01h

8.3.24.26.1 Out of range failure 'R'

The entered address exceeds the address range.

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8.3.24.27 Reset

This command executes a power on (software) reset. New configuration settings will be

loaded. It resets all tags in the antenna field.

Command

Command Data

'x' None

Answer

Answer Description

MultiISO 1.0' + <CR> + <LF> ASCII Mode

None Binary Mode

8.3.24.27.1 Disable Start-up Message

If the start-up message is disabled in the protocol configuration register 2, the ASCII mode

does not respond with the version of the reader.

8.3.24.27.2 Reset Timing

The power up timing depends on environmental conditions such as voltage ramp up. For

handheld devices the timing can vary based on the charge state of the battery.

8.3.24.27.3 Field Reset

The field reset switches off the antenna field for the specified duration. All tags need a

certain amount of time to initialize before a command can be processed. The second byte

specifies the field recovery time.

Command

Command Data

'y' Off time in milliseconds (1 byte)

Field recovery time in milliseconds (1 byte)

Answer

Answer Description

'Y' After the field reset the reader sends back a ‘Y’ to acknowledge the command.

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8.3.25 ISO 14443 Type A (MIFARE®) only commands

8.3.25.1 Increment value block (credit)

Increments a value block with a defined value. A read is done automatically after a write to

verify data integrity. The command fails if the source block is not in value block format. A

previous login is needed to access a block.

Command

Command Data

'+' Block (1 byte)

Value (4 bytes)

Answer

Answer Description

Data Value (4 bytes)

'I' Error: value block failure

'F' Error: increment failure

'N' Error: No tag in field

'O' Error: Operation mode failure

Example

Command Description

+0400000001 Adds 1 to value block 4

+0500000100 Adds 256 to value block 5

8.3.25.1.1 No value block 'I'

Specified block does not match the value format. The value block is corrupted. A backup

block can be used to restore the correct value.

8.3.25.1.2 Increment failure 'F'

This indicates a general failure during the increment procedure or an inability to read after

the write process.

8.3.25.1.3 No tag error 'N'

The reader does not detect a response from the tag. There is either no tag present or the

tag does not respond to the request.

8.3.25.1.4 Operation mode failure 'O'

The tag is not ISO14443 type A compliant.

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8.3.25.2 Decrement value block (debit)

Decrements a value block with a defined value. A read is done automatically after the write

to verify data integrity. The command fails if the source block is not in value block format. A

previous login is needed to access a block.

Command

Command Data

'-' Block (1 byte)

Value (4 bytes)

Answer

Answer Description

Data Value (4 bytes)

'I' Error: value block failure

'F' Error: decrement failure

'N' Error: No tag in field

'O' Error: Operation mode failure

Example

Command Description

-0400000001 Subtract 1 to value block 4

-0500000100 Subtract 256 to value block 5

8.3.25.2.1 No value block 'I'

Specified block does not match the value format. The value block is corrupted. A backup

block can be used to restore the correct value.

8.3.25.2.2 Decrement failure 'F'

This indicates a general failure during the decrement procedure or an inability to read after

the write process.

8.3.25.2.3 No tag error 'N'

The reader does not detect a response from the tag. There is either no tag present or the

tag does not respond to the request.

8.3.25.2.4 Operation mode failure 'O'

The tag is not ISO14443 type A compliant.

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8.3.25.3 Copy value block (backup)

Copies a value block to another block of the same sector. A read is done automatically after

the write to ensure data integrity. Used for backup and error recovery. A previous login is

needed to access a block.

Command

Command Data

'=' Source block (1 byte)

Target block (1 byte)

Answer

Answer Description

Data New value of target block (4 bytes).

'I' Error: value block failure

'F' Error: copy failure

'N' Error: No tag in field

'O' Error: Operation mode failure

Example

Command Description

=0405 Copy value block 4 to block 5

=0506 Copy value block 5 to block 6

8.3.25.3.1 Target block

The target block does not need to be a valid value block. If the source block is not in value

format, the command fails.

8.3.25.3.2 No value block 'I'

Source value block is not in a valid value block. The value block is corrupted. A backup

block can be used to restore the correct value.

8.3.25.3.3 Copy failure 'F'

This indicates a general failure during the copy procedure or an inability to read after the

write process.

8.3.25.3.4 No tag error 'N'

The reader does not detect a response of the tag. There is either no tag present or the tag

does not respond to the request.

8.3.25.3.5 Operation mode failure 'O'

The tag is not ISO14443 type A compliant.

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8.3.25.4 Login (authenticate tag)

Performs an authentication in order to access one sector of a MIFARE® card. Only one

sector can be accessed at a time.

Command

Command Data

'l' Sector (1 byte), valid range 00h - 3Fh

Key type (1 byte)

AAh authenticate with key type A

FFh authenticate with key type A, transport key

FFFFFFFFFFFFh

BBh authenticate with key type B

10h … 2Fh authenticate with key type A using stored

key (00h … 1Fh)

30h … 4Fh authenticate with key type B using stored

key (00h … 1Fh)

Key (6 bytes) / <CR> (1 byte), optional

By transmitting <CR> instead of the keydata

authentication is done with manufacturer’s transport

keys (A0A1A2A3A4A5h, B0B1B2B3B4B5h,

FFFFFFFFFFFFh).

Answer

Answer Description

data Login status (1 byte)

'L' Login success

'F' Error: General failure

'N' Error: No tag

'O' Error: Operation mode failure

'R' Error: Out of range

'X' Error: Authentication failed

Example

Command Description

l02AA<CR> Authenticate for sector 2, using the transport key A

(A0A1A2A3A4A5h, key type A)

l3FBB<CR> Authenticate for sector 63, using the transport key 2

(B0B1B2B3B4B5h, key type B)

l04FF<CR> Authenticate for sector 4, using the transport key 3

(FFFFFFFFFFFFh, key type A)

l0FAAFFFFFFFFFFFF Authenticate for sector 15, using key FFFFFFFFFFFFh, key type A

l0E14 Authenticate for sector 14, using EEPROM key 4, key type A

l0530 Authenticate for sector 5, using EEPROM key 0, key type B

l0732 Authenticate for sector 7, using EEPROM key 2, key type B

l0110 Authenticate for sector 1, using EEPROM key 0, key type A

l0ABBFF12FFFFFF35 Authenticate for sector 10, using key FF12FFFFFF35h, key type B

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8.3.25.4.1 No tag error 'N'

The reader does not detect a response from the tag. There is either no tag present or the

tag does not respond to the request.

8.3.25.4.2 Operation mode failure 'O'

The tag is not ISO14443 type A compliant.

8.3.25.4.3 Out of range failure 'R'

The entered key type or the sector is out of range.

8.3.25.4.4 <CR>

Three transport keys are implemented to access cards quickly.

By transmitting <CR> instead of the key, the reader module uses the transport keys for the

login procedure.

Command Description

LxxAA<CR> Authenticate for sector xx, using the transport key 1

(A0A1A2A3A4A5h, key type A)

LxxBB<CR> Authenticate for sector xx, using the transport key 2

(B0B1B2B3B4B5h, key type B)

LxxFF<CR> Authenticate for sector xx, using the transport key 3

(FFFFFFFFFFFFh, key type A)

8.3.25.4.5 Login with key data from EEPROM

Each key stored in the reader EEPROM can be used as type A or type B key. To use a key

as type A, the value 10h must be added to the key index. 30h must be added to use a key

as type B.

8.3.25.4.6 Usage of key A, key B

MIFARE® cards support two different crypto keys for each sector. Each key is 32 bits long

and is stored in the sector trailer (last block of the sector) on the card. It is possible to set

different access rights for each key.

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8.3.25.5 Read value block

Reads a value block. The command checks if data is in value block format. The read value

block command needs a successful login.

Command

Command Data

'rv' Value block (1 byte)

Answer

Answer Description

Data Read value (4 bytes)

'F' Error: General failure

'I' Error: value block failure

'N' Error: No tag in field

'O' Error: Operation mode failure

Example

Command Description

rv04 Reads value of block 4.

8.3.25.5.1 No value block 'I'

The value read back after the write value command is not a value block. Data was written

corruptly.

8.3.25.5.2 No tag error 'N'

This means that the tag does not respond, because either there is no tag present or none of

the tags in the field are authenticated ('l' instruction).

8.3.25.5.3 General failure 'F'

In addition to the case of a data read failure caused by bad transmission conditions, this

error is returned if a sector is addressed which is not located in the authenticated area.

8.3.25.5.4 Operation mode failure 'O'

The tag is not ISO14443 type A compliant.

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8.3.25.6 Write value block

This command formats a block as a value block containing a 32-bit value. Value blocks

need a complete 16-byte block due to redundant storage. A successful login is required to

run the command.

Command

Command Data

'wv' Value block (1 byte)

Value (4 bytes)

Answer

Answer Description

Data Written value (4 bytes)

'I' Error: value block failure

'F' Error: write failure

'N' Error: No tag in field

'O' Error: Operation mode failure

Example

Command Description

wv05010055EF Writes value 010055EFh to block 5.

8.3.25.6.1 Invalid value 'I'

The value read back after the write value command is not a value block. Data was written

corruptly.

8.3.25.6.2 Write failure 'F'

In addition to the case of a data read failure caused by bad transmission conditions, this

error is returned if a sector is addressed which is not located in the authenticated area.

8.3.25.6.3 No tag error 'N'

This error is returned if no tag is present or the card does not respond.

8.3.25.6.4 Operation mode failure 'O'

The tag is not ISO14443 type A compliant.

8.3.25.6.5 Writing values

The write value block command is designed to create blocks in value format. This

command requires write access to the specified block. Using this instruction for ticketing

operations is not recommended. For ticketing applications, special instructions

(Increment/Decrement/Copy) are available.

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8.3.25.6.6 Disable Read after Write

A read is done automatically after every write to ensure correct writing.

If the "disable Read after Write flag" is set no read is done, and the returned data is a 00h

byte in case of successfully written data.

8.3.26 Key Management

The Key Management is able to store up to 32 keys and is also able to manage 3 different

key types.

If no key is available to login into the reader, it is possible to reset the key table without any

authentication.

Key type Description

01 my-d™ secure key

02 DES key

03 MIFARE® key

8.3.26.1 Authenticate to reader

This command logs into a reader. Only my-d™ secure and DES keys are allowed to login

into reader. After successful log in the key table of the reader can be changed. The

authentication does 2 two-pass authentications, defined in ISO 9798 part 2, within two

steps. Following commands need a prior log in:

• Update key

• Update key access rights

• Change key type

• Reset key table

Command

Command Data

Step 1: 'ar' Option x1h (1 byte)

Key type (1 byte)

Key index (1 byte)

Step 2: 'ar' Option x2h (1 byte)

Random number key Management (8 bytes)

MAC key Management (8 bytes)

Answer

Answer Description

Step 1 Random number reader (8 bytes)

Step 2 MAC reader (8 bytes)

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Option

The option byte defines the authentication step and type of authentication.

Bit Description

0 - 1 Authentication Steps

0: Log out

1: Step 1

2: Step 2

2 – 6 RFU

7 Authentication Algorithm

0: 2 two pass authentications

1: RFU

Key index

The key index of Step 1 points to a valid key with the access rights to login into the reader.

The key index is zero based.

Log out

It is possible to log out with Authentication Step 0.

Default Keys

The following keys are default:

Key Type Key

my-d™ 01020407080B0D0E10131516191A1C1Fh

Default Master key

DESFire 00000000000000000000000000000000h

MIFARE® A0A1A2A3A4A5h

MIFARE® B0B1B2B3B4B5h

MIFARE® FFFFFFFFFFFFh

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Two-Pass Authentication Flow Diagram

Host Reader

1. Start Authentication Step 1 StartAuth Æ

2. Generate Random number RndRdr

Å RndRdr 3. Reply Random number

4. Generate Random number RndH

5. Calculate the MAC of the key

management

MacH = Enc(RndRdr)

6. Transmit Random number and MAC:

RndKm,MacH

RndKm,MacH Æ

7. Check the received MacH

RndRdr = Dec(MacH)

8. Calculate the MAC of the reader

MacRdr = Enc(RndH)

Å MacRdr 9. Reply MAC

10. Check the received MacRdr

RndH = Dec(MacRdr)?

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8.3.26.2 Get Key Access Rights

This command returns the access rights of a key.

Command

Command Data

'ia' Key type (1 byte)

Key index (1 byte)

Answer

Answer Description

Data Access rights (2 bytes). Higher Byte is send first

Access Rights

Only the default master key has all access rights. New keys got the default value 0000h.

Bit Description

0 Allow Add Key

1 Allow Update Key

2 Allow Delete Key

3 Allow Reset Key table

4 - 7 RFU

8 RFU (Disable Serial Encryption)

9 Disable Authentication Tag

10 Allow Authentication Reader

11 Allow Changing Access rights

12 Allow Key Type changing

13 Allow 'ds' encryption

14 - 15 RFU

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8.3.26.3 Get key status

This command reports the key status of the reader. The reader lists for each key the key

information. This command is used to inform the key management about the key status.

The first byte of the response lists the number of stored keys.

Command

Command Data

‘it’ key type (1)

Answer

Answer Description

my-d™ secure

Data

Number of keys (1 byte)

[Key information (8 bytes)]

Free User part (1 byte)

Project ID (3 bytes)

Logical Sector ID (1 byte)

Key type (1 byte)

KVV (2 bytes)

DES Data Number of keys (1 byte)

[Key information (10 bytes)]

Option byte (1 byte)

Free User part (9 bytes)

MIFARE® Data Number of keys (1 byte)

[Key information 10 bytes)]

Free User part (10 bytes)

More than 255 bytes

If the amount of data exceeds 255 bytes, than the answer is divided into more frames.

If a frame follows, the Number of keys byte is extended with a set MSB (80h).

8.3.26.4 Reset key table

The reset key table clears all key entries in the reader. Afterwards the default keys are

loaded automatically.

It is only allowed to reset the key table after a successful authentication to the reader.

If no keys are available to login into the reader, it is possible to reset the key table without

an authentication.

Command

Command Data

‘rt’ None

Answer

Answer Description

‘RT’ In case of success

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8.3.26.5 Update key access rights

This command is able to change the access rights of a key.

It is only allowed to change the access rights after a successful authentication to the reader

with a key permitted to change the access rights.

Command

Command Data

‘ua’ Key type (1 byte)

Key index (1 byte)

Access rights (2 bytes)

Answer

Answer Description

Data Access rights (2 bytes). Higher Byte has to be sent first.

Access rights

For more detailed information refer to "Get key access rights".

8.3.26.6 Change key type

This command is able to change the key type. Be sure the key information data are suitable

to the key type.

It is only allowed to change the key type after a successful authentication to the reader with

a key permitted to change the key type.

Command

Command Data

‘uc’ Key type (1 byte)

Key index (1 byte)

New key type (1 bytes)

Answer

Answer Description

Data Access rights (2 bytes)

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8.3.26.7 Update key

The update key command stores, modifies or deletes a key in the reader key table. A key is

identified with its key information data. The key information data has to be unique within the

same key type.

If a key is erased the key data must be dropped.

It is only allowed to update the key type after a successful authentication to the reader with

a key permitted the necessary rights.

Command

Command Data

my-d™ secure

‘uk’

Key type 01h (1 byte)

Action (1 byte)

Key information data (8 bytes)

Free User Part (1 byte)

Project ID (3 bytes)

Logical Sector ID (1 byte)

Key type (1 byte)

KVV (2 bytes)

Key Data (8 / 16 bytes)

DES

'uk'

Key type 02h (1 byte)

Action (1 byte)

Key information data (10 bytes)

Option (1 byte)

Free user part (9 bytes)

Key Data (16 bytes)

MIFARE®

'uk'

Key type 03h (1 byte)

Action (1 byte)

Key information data (10 bytes)

Free user part (10 bytes)

Key Data (16 bytes)

Answer

Answer Description

Data Index of key (1 byte)

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Action

The Action byte defines the action of the key.

Action Description

Axh Add / Update key

5xh Delete Key

x1h my-d™ secure key A

x2h my-d™ secure key B

my-d™ secure key

For more detailed information on key information data refer to Infineon documentation.

DES key option byte

Bit Description

0 0 … 16 byte key

1 … 8 byte key

1 - 7 RFU

In case of an 8-byte key, the first 8 bytes of the key data are valid.

MIFARE® key

Only the first 6 bytes of key data are valid.

Number of stored keys

The key management is able to store up to 32 keys.

Encryption

Key Data for DESFire and MIFARE® keys has to be encrypted with the login key in CBC

mode. my-d™ S keys are enciphered every 8 byte block separately without CBC mode.

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CBC mode

The data stream has to be divided into blocks of 8 bytes. The last enciphered block has to

be XORed with the next plain block.

8.3.27 my-d™ secure

Note that ISO 14443 tags do not support the addressed mode. Bit 5 and 6 of the option

byte are not used with ISO 14443 tags. The ISO 14443 tag only works in selected mode.

8.3.27.1 Abort KTT upload

This command aborts the Prepare for KTT ‘ut’ command, if the reader is in prepare for KTT

awareness mode.

Command

Command Data

‘*’ None

Answer

Answer Description

00h Prepare for KTT successfully aborted

‘F’ Prepare for KTT was not active

No response Key uploading is in progress

Enc(block1)

XOR

block2

Enc(block2)

Enc

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8.3.27.2 Authenticate to sector

The Authenticate to sector command sets up a secured transmission to a transponder.

Command

Command Data

‘as’ Option byte (1 byte)

[UID (8 bytes)]

Key page (1 byte)

Key index (1 byte)

Counter page (2 byte)

Diversification data (8 bytes)

Answer

Answer Description

‘L’ In case of success

Option byte

The option byte defines the general behavior of the command.

Note that ISO 14443 tags are only working in selected mode.

Bit Description

7 RFU

6 If set the tag is in addressed mode. The UID is following as first 8 bytes after

the option byte. The my-d™ frame is following.

5 If set the tag is selected. No UID is needed.

4 - 0 RFU

Key page

This byte defines the key page number of the transponder

Key index

Defines the reader key index. If the index exceeds the key index of the reader the error ‘R’

out of range is thrown. The key index is zero based.

Counter page

This page number points to the authentication counter page. Lower byte of the page

number is sent first.

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Diversification data

This data is used to diversify the key data.

Example

Command Answer / Description

'as20040103000000000000000000' 'L'

Login into tag.

8.3.27.3 Issue transponder key

Writes a diversified key to the transponder.

This command uses the write and Reread my-d™ command.

Command

Command Data

‘ik’ Option byte (1 byte)

[UID (8 bytes)]

Key index (1 byte)

Destination page (2 bytes)

Diversification data (8 bytes)

[Sector index and access conditions (2 bytes)]

Answer

Answer Description

‘IK’ Key successfully written

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Option byte

The option byte defines general behavior of the command.

Note that ISO 14443 tags are only working in selected mode.

Bit Description

7 If set the user mode is used and the MAC is calculated and added to the frame.

If not set the issuer mode is used sector index and access conditions are

included and no MAC is calculated.

6 If set the tag is in addressed mode. The UID is following as first 8 bytes after

the option byte. The my-d™ frame is following.

5 If set the tag is selected. No UID is needed.

4 - 0 RFU

Key index

Defines the reader key index. If the index exceeds the key index of the reader the error ‘R’

out of range is thrown. The key index is zero based.

Destination page

Defines the transponder page index. Lower byte of the page number is sent first.

Sector index and access conditions

In issuer mode the sector index and the access conditions are added.

8.3.27.4 Prepare for KTT

This command sets the reader into KTT awareness mode.

Command

Command Data

‘ut’ Key page (1 byte)

Key index (1 byte)

Counter page (2 bytes)

Diversification data (8 bytes)

Answer

Use the check KTT upload status ‘!’ command to finish the upload procedure.

LED activity

The green and red LED indicates the state of the upload process.

Mode LED activity

Awareness Red and green LEDs are flashing slow

Upload in progress Green LED is active

Error during upload

detected

Red LED is flashing fast until the ‘!’ command is received

Upload finished

successfully

Green LED is flashing fast until the ‘!’ command is received

Upload aborted Red LED is active for 1 second

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State diagram

no tag found

Prepare for KTT triggered 'ut'

(

no antenna field

)

Check for valid KTT

Upload all keys from KTT into Key

management

Searching tags

Awareness mode

tag found

other tag found

valid KTT found

Upload ready

Error during Upload OK

Return Upload result

get upload result '!'

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8.3.27.5 my-d™ command

This command sends and receives my-d™ plain and secure commands including my-d™

secure algorithm.

Command

Command Data

‘z’ Downlink length (1 byte)

Option byte (1 byte)

[UID (8 bytes)]

my-d™ data (n bytes)

Answer

Answer Description

Data Status byte: 00h (1 byte)

Data without MAC and CRC (n bytes)

Downlink length

This byte is mandatory. It will define the length of the my-d™ data frame sent to the reader.

The MAC, CRC and the framing overhead is not included.

Option byte

The option byte defines general behavior of the command.

Note that ISO 14443 tags are only working in selected mode.

Bit Description

7 If set the MAC is calculated and added to the frame

6 If set the tag is in addressed mode. The UID is following as first 8 bytes after

the option byte. The my-d™ frame is following.

5 If set the tag is selected. No UID is needed.

4 - 0 RFU

Data

Data is sent as my-d™ plain command. It contains only data that is processed by the MAC

calculation. If the tag is addressed, only valid with ISO 15693 tags, with its UID the first 8

bytes are interpreted as UID and not included into the MAC calculation.

MAC calculation is done automatically if according flag is set. The ISO 15693 or the ISO

14443 frame is completed and the CRC is computed and added automatically.

The commands Write Page, Restricted Write and Write Byte do not need any MAC

verification for the answer.

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9 Frequently Asked Questions

9.1.1 Getting Started

To test and interface the Dual ISO Module, you do not need a sophisticated µP development

system. All you need is a PC, a connection cable and a power supply for the reader. If you are

using Microsoft Windows (95/98/NT/…), take the following steps:

• Make sure, that your reader has an RS232 interface

• Start HyperTerminal

• Create a new connection (FILE/NEW CONNECTION)

• Enter a name for the connection (i.e. ‘MIFARE’)

• Select connect COM2 (COM1) direct connection

• Connection setup 9600,8,n,1,no handshake

• Connect your reader to COM2 (COM1) of the PC and apply appropriate supply

voltage. The reader transmits a string (“MultiISO 1.0”) to the PC.

• This string denotes the firmware provided with your reader module

• Put a tag to your reader. Serial numbers should be displayed properly

• Enter commands via keyboard. They should be transmitted to the reader and the

reader should reply

If using an operating system different from Microsoft Windows, you may use any other terminal

program that is capable of receiving/transmitting data via the serial port of your PC.

9.1.2 How should the Multi ISO Reader be personalized?

In ASCII protocol applications, no personalization is necessary.

In applications that are using the binary protocol mode, personalization is required. Use the Utility

program to set up your reader correctly. Contact support: eusupport@hidglobal.com to acquire the

utility. Minimum requirements are WIN98SE, WIN 2000, WIN XP and a free COM port on the PC.

9.1.3 What type of MIFARE® card should I use?

The MIFARE® standard is designed for multi-application environments. It contains 16 sectors each

with 2 individual keys, access conditions, and 3 data or value blocks. Some applications use the 1

Kbytes of the MIFARE® Standard Card Memory only as storage area.

MIFARE® Ultra light has no crypto unit on chip. It only supports 16 blocks.

MIFARE® Standard 4k cards have the same features as MIFARE® Standard cards but increased

memory capacity.

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9.1.4 Using a MIFARE® card

This example demonstrates the detection of a card in the antenna field with continuous read and

the reading of a page.

Table 31 Using a MIFARE® card

Command Answer

c Activate continuous read mode

B2197B58

a card responds with its serial number

. S

abort continuous read mode

s B2197B58

select card

l01AAFFFFFFFFFFFF L

login into sector 1 with key FFFFFFFFFFFFh key

type A

rb04 00112233445566778899AABBCCDDEEFF

read block 04

c Activate continuous read mode to detect a new

card

9.1.5 Using NFC

The example shows how to communicate with NFC using the NFC demoboard PN531.

The reader is the initiator. The NFC has to be configured as passive target using MIFARE® 106kbps

(other NFC modes are not supported).

As first step place the reader on top of the NFC demoboard antenna in 3 cm distance.

Then load the "passive_target_106.cmd" file from the "Scripts\Tama\P2P" subfolder into the SCRTester

application. Run the code.

Now it is possible to get a serial number from the NFC.

Table 32 Get a serial number from NFC

Command Answer

s 08123456

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References

[1] ISO/IEC 14443 Part 1-4, Identification Cards – Contact less integrated circuit(s) cards – Proximity

cards

[2] DESFire Documentation, NXP; www.nxp.com

[3] Data Encryption Standard (DES), FIPS PUB 46-3,

Reaffirmed 1995 October 25

[4] HID Antenna Design Guide

[5] Philips; Application Note, MIFARE® & I-Code, Micore Reader IC family Directly Matched Antenna

Design

Appendix A - SAM

Note: The power supply of the SAM adapter must be turned off during the entire card insertion

period; otherwise SAM card damage may occur.

For proper usage of the SAM, a 100nF capacitor between Vcc and GND is necessary.

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Appendix B

Compact Serial Plug & Play Module (RDHC-020xN0-02)

Features

• Interface type: RS232

• Dimensions: 70x45x12.1 (LxWxH), all in mm

• Reading Distance: up to 75mm, depending on the tag

• SAM: supported

• Boot loader: supported (²)

• Drivers: virtual COM port driver, DLL driver available

• Antenna: on board

• Signaling: reading LED, power LED

• Power Supply: 5VDC ± 10% regulated

(²) The boot loader enables to download a firmware update via the serial interface to the unit

without replacing/dismantling the hardware.

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Dimensions

Top view

All dimensions are listed in mm

1

10 11

20

17 J3

J4

14

SAM Socket

J2

2,80

A

A'

B'

B

70,00 mm

67,00 mm

62,00 mm

58,26 mm

41,06 mm

29,21 mm

7,38 mm

3,00 mm

1,27 mm

3,00 mm

9,43 mm

11,07 mm

26,31 mm

40,83 mm

42,00 mm

43,00 mm

45,00 mm

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Side View

All dimensions are listed in mm

9,00

View A-A'

J4

J2

J3

Front View

All dimensions are listed in mm

9,00

1,60 mm

3,10 mm

J3

View B-B'

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Pin Out – Jumper 3

120

17 J3

Figure 9 Pin out of jumper 3

Table 33 Pin out of jumper 2

PIN PIN No. Description

RFU 1 RFU

+5V 2 Supply Voltage

GND 3 Ground

RX/RXA 4 RS232 RX / RS422 RXA

TX/TXA 5 RS232 TX / RS422 TXA

RXB 6 RS422 RXB

TXB 7 RS422 TXB

Electrical characteristics of J3 PINs in RS232 Configuration.

PIN PIN No. Min Typ. Max. Description

RFU 1 Do not connect

4.5V 5V 5.5V Supply Voltage +5V 2

150mA 250mA Supply Current (without SAM)

GND 3 GND Ground for Power Supply and

Interface

RX/RXA 4 -15V

3kΩ

5kΩ

+15V

7kΩ

RS232 Voltage Levels

Input Impedance

TX/TXA 5 ±5V

300kΩ

±9V RS232 Voltage Levels

Output Impedance

RXB 6 Do not connect

TXB 7 Do not connect

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17 J3

+5V

Ground

RX

TX

RS232 Configuration

Figure 10 Pin out of jumper 3 in RS232 Configuration

Electrical characteristics of J3 PINs in RS422 Configuration

PIN PIN No. Min Typ. Max. Description

RFU 1 Do not connect

4.5V 5V 5.5V Supply Voltage +5V 2

150mA 250mA Supply Current (without SAM)

GND 3 GND Ground for Power Supply and

Interface

RX/RXA 4 -7V +12V RXA RS422

TX/TXA 5 -7V +12V TXA RS422 / Differential

RXB 6 -7V +12V RXB RS422

TXB 7 -7V +12V TXB RS422 / Differential

Description PIN No. Conditions Min Typ. Max.

Differential Output Voltage 4/6 Unloaded GND VCC

Differential Output Voltage 5/7 Loaded:

RL=50Ω

2V VCC

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17 J3

+5V

Ground

RXA

TXA

RS422 Configuration

RXB

TXB

Figure 11 Pin out of jumper 3 in RS422 Configuration

Electrical characteristics of J3 PINs in RS485 Configuration

PIN PIN No. Min Typ. Max. Description

RFU 1 Do not connect

4.5V 5V 5.5V Supply Voltage +5V 2

150mA 250mA Supply Current (without SAM)

GND 3 GND Ground for Power Supply and

Interface

RX/RXA 4 -7V +12V RX, connect to PIN 5

TX/TXA 5 -7V +12V TX

RXB 6 -7V +12V RX, connect to PIN 7

TXB 7 -7V +12V TX

Description PIN No. Conditions Min Typ. Max.

Differential Output Voltage 4/6 Unloaded GND VCC

Differential Output Voltage 5/7 Loaded:

RL=270Ω

1.5V VCC

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17 J3

+5V

Ground

RXA / TXA

RXB / TXB

RS485 Configuration

Figure 12 Pin out of jumper 3 in RS232 Configuration

Pin Out - Jumper 4

J4

41

Figure 13 Pin out of Jumper 4 (top view)

PIN PIN No. Description

Read+ 1 Connector for green Read Indicator LED

Read- 2 Connector for red Read Error Indicator LED

Power- 3 Ground

Power+ 4 Connector for Power Indicator LED

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Electrical characteristics of J4 PINs

PIN PIN No. Min Typ. Max. Description

1.4V

@11mA

VDDmax Read+ 1

11mA @15mA

1.4V

@11mA

VDDmax Read- 2

11mA @15mA

Power- 3 GND

1.4V

@11mA

VDDmax Power+ 4

11mA 15mA

1 2 3 4

J4

LEDgLEDr Power

Figure 14 Pin out of jumper 4

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Short Range Plug & Play Module (RDHS-0204N0-02)

Features

• Interface type: USB 2.0

• Dimensions: 110x70x14 (LxWxH), all in mm

• Reading Distance: up to 90mm, depending on the tag

• SAM: supported

• Boot loader: supported (²)

• Drivers: virtual COM port driver, DLL driver available

• Antenna: on board

• Signaling: reading LED, power LED

• Power Supply: via USB

(²) The boot loader enables to download a firmware update via the serial interface to the unit

without replacing/dismantling the hardware.

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Dimensions

All dimensions are listed in mm

J2

J5

J3

Read LED +

Read LED -

Power LED +

Power LED -

SAM Socket

USB

1

10 11

20

12,00

66,40

83,60

88,50

106,50

110,00

4,50

17,78

27,40

39,60

49,18

62,50

67,00

7,20

ø 3,00

Figure 15 Short Range Plug & Play Module - Top view

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Front View

2,00

11,00

12,70

3,00

22,07

44,93

Figure 16 Short Range Plug & Play Module - Front View

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J2

J3

SAM Socket

USB

Read LED

(Option 1)

Power LED

(Option 1)

Power LED

(Option 2)

Read LED

(Option 2)

31,00

106,70

21,00

46,00

Figure 17 Short Range Plug & Play Module - Bottom View

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Pin Out – Jumper 5

J5

Read LED +

Read LED -

Power LED +

Power LED -

1 4

Figure 18 Pin out of Jumper 5 - Top View

Table 34 Pin out of jumper 5

PIN PIN No. Description

Read+ 1 Connector for green Read Indicator LED

Read- 2 Connector for red Read Error Indicator LED

Power- 3 Ground

Power+ 4 Connector for Power Indicator LED

Electrical characteristics of J5 PINs

Table 35 Electrical characteristics of pins

PIN PIN No. Min Typ. Max. Description

1.4V

@11mA

VDDmax Read+ 1

11mA @15mA

1.4V

@11mA

VDDmax Read- 2

11mA @15mA

Power- 3 GND

1.4V

@11mA

VDDmax Power+ 4

11mA 15mA

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Short Range USB Desktop Reader (RDHS-0204D0-02)

Features

• Interface type: USB 2.0

• Dimensions: 155x82x35 (LxWxH), all in mm

• Reading Distance: up to 80mm, depending on the tag

• SAM: supported

• Boot loader: supported (²)

• Drivers: virtual COM port & PCSC driver available. DLL also available.

• Antenna: on board

• Signaling: reading LED, power LED

• Power Supply: via USB

(²) The boot loader makes it easy to download a firmware to the unit without replacing/dismantling

the hardware.

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Plug-In Reader (RDHP-0206P0-02)

Features

• Interface type: CF Card Type II

• Dimensions: (LxWxH) 86.50x43.0x10.0mm ± 0.1mm (LxWxH)

• Reading Distance: up to 60mm, depending on the tag

• SAM: not integrated

• Boot loader: supported (²)

• Drivers: virtual COM port driver, DLL driver available

• Antenna: integrated

• Signaling: reading LED integrated

• Power Supply: via CF Card Interface

(²) The boot loader makes it easy to download a firmware to the unit without replacing/dismantling

the hardware.

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Appendix C - Timings

t

CMD t

EXEC t

RES

PC: Request →

Reader: ← Response

Table 36 Timings

Command tEXEC [ms] Comments

Common commands

Cont. read (locked tag) 2.8 – 22.6 + Reset Off and Recovery Time

Cont. read (worst case) 54 + 3x Reset Off and Recovery Time

DES en/decryption 9.6 – 9.7

TDES en/decryption 28.7 – 28.8

High-speed select 'h08'

(locked tag)

8.9 – 14.4 + Reset Off and Recovery Time + SFGT

High-speed select 'h08'

(no tag)

15 + 3x Reset Off and Recovery Time

High-speed select 'h08'

(worst case)

14.7 + 3x Reset Off and Recovery Time + SFGT

Multi-select (locked tag) 5.8 – 11.4 + Reset Off and Recovery Time

Multi-select (no tag) 67 + Reset Off and Recovery Time

Multi-select (worst case) 67 + Reset Off and Recovery Time

Antenna on 0.2 + Reset Recovery Time

Antenna off 0.2

Port read 0.1

Port write 0.1

Read block 1.8 – 2.2

Write block 8.2 – 11

Reset 13.2

Select (locked tag) 5.4 – 22.8 + Reset Off and Recovery Time

Select (no tag) 38 + 3x Reset Off and Recovery Time

Select (worst case) 55 + 3x Reset Off and Recovery Time

ISO 14443 Type A only commands

Increment value block 18.4

Decrement value block 18.4

Copy value block 18.5

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Command tEXEC [ms] Comments

Read value block 2.3

Write value block 7.9 - 10.5

MIFARE® Login 4.9

Power conditions

Power on 79 Does not include rise time of power supply

Enable on 85

Default Command Guard Time (20h = 1.2ms) was used.

All timing data is advisory application information and does not form part of the specifications. It

may change in future firmware releases. Please also note that all values specified in the above

table depend on the tag used and Command Guard Time.

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Appendix D - Version History

09/02/2005 Initial Release Version 1.0, Rev. 1.0

09/06/2006 • Register default value changed for Selection

Timeout ISO 14443 B

• Support of asynchronous baud rates for the high-

speed select command

• Improved support of read / write operations for

LRI tags

• Added commands to read and write multiple

blocks ('rd' / 'wd')

• Flag added to disable read after write

• Bug fixes

Version 1.1, Rev. 1.0

10/22/2008 • Extended ID supports the ISO 14443 A SAK byte

• High Level support of the Innovision Jewel tag

(selection, read and write operations)

• Added functionality to switch between ReqA/B or

WupA/B usage

• The Quiet command now supports ISO 14443

part 3 and 4.

• Improved ISO 14443 4 handling

• Changed LED behavior in continuous read mode

and multilist

• Increased LED flash duration time

• New command "ox" added to reread all register

settings

• Basic Paypass 1.0 functionality

• Improved SAM handling & support for new NXP

SAM.

Version 1.2, Rev. 1.0

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Appendix E - Approvals / Certificates

CE Declaration

HID Global declares that, in conformity with the European CE requirements specified

in the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, the HID HF Multi ISO Plug & Play Modules, the HID

HF Multi ISO Desktop Reader and the Plug-In Reader Module, described in this

manual, are

CE compliant

The relevant documents are available.

If any of the Multi ISO Plug & Play Modules or the CF Card Reader Module is operated

from a mains power supply, all power connections and additional components of the

final device must also comply with the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC directive.

Customers selling into Europe must themselves make sure that the final device

conforms to the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC directive.

The compliance of important international regulations into business practices are a

priority and the implementation of the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC is fully in line with

the company’s commitment to continuously improve its Quality Management System.

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FCC Declaration

HID Global declares that, in conformity with the U.S. Directive FCC part 15, HID HF

Multi ISO Plug & Play Modules, the HID HF Multi ISO Desktop Reader and the Plug-In

Reader Module, described in this manual, are

FCC part15 compliant

The relevant documents are available.

If any of the Multi ISO Plug & Play Modules or the CF Card Reader Module is operated

from a mains power supply, all power connections and additional components of the

final device must also comply with the US FCC Part 15 directive.

Customers selling into the USA must themselves make sure that the final device

conforms to the US FCC Part 15 directive.

Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

For HID Identification Technologies GmbH, the compliance of important international

regulations into business practices are a priority and the implementation of the FCC

part 15 is fully in line with the company’s commitment to continuously improve its

Quality Management System.

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RoHS Compliance

HID Global declares that, in conformity with the Directive 2002/95/EC about the

Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS), its HID HF Multi ISO RFID Reader

products, listed in this manual, are

RoHS compliant

The following substances are contained in accordance with the limits required by the

Directive.

 Cadmium and cadmium compounds

 Lead and lead compounds

 Mercury and mercury compounds

 Hexavalent chromium compounds

 Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB)

 Polybrominated Diphenylethers (BPDE)

For HID Global, the integration of environmental considerations into business

practices is a priority and the implementation of RoHS Directive is fully in line with

the company’s commitment to continuously improve its Quality Management System.

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