HID identiCLASS, User Manual

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Page 2: ...served HID GLOBAL HID the HID logo identiCLASS are the trademarks or registered trademarks of HID Global Corporation in the U S and other countries Version History Date Author Description Document Version June 29 2010 IRC Updated mechanical drawings changed antenna caqble length to 10cm Rev 3 0 June 25 2010 IRC Final edits refined deliverables document ID added final mechanical drawings Rev 2 0 6 ...

Page 3: ...ems including two types of Reader Board a small footprint board for space restricted or mobile devices using an external antenna and a larger board with built in antenna for terminals as well all the accessories such as cables drivers and software that will be needed to complete the task 1 2 This Guide This guide describes The components supplied in your identiCLASS Developer Tool Kit How to choos...

Page 4: ...Guide 2 What s in the Box The box is divided into four layers this section tells you what should be in each layer starting with Layer 1 at the top Layer 1 sample e passport A one sample dual interface card ID card B one USB memory stick containing drivers software documentation release notes etc C Layer 2 identiCLASS 3300 Reader Core A identiCLASS smart card adapter full card size B identiCLASS sm...

Page 5: ...dentiCLASS Developer Tool Kit User Guide 3 Choosing the components you need 3 1 3500 Reader Board The identiCLASS 3500 Reader Board has One internal antenna connections to one or two external antennas internal SAM socket USB connection FCC modular approval is planned for release in late 2010 See identiCLASS microsite at www hidglobal com main identiclass for the latest information The 3500 Reader ...

Page 6: ... antenna either large ID3 or small ID1 It can be connected to an external smart card adapter which enables it to read either full size contact cards or SIM size contact cards see Example Configurations It can be used with both a contactless antenna and a contact smart card adapter at the same time 3 3 ID1 Small Antenna The identiCLASS ID1 small antenna provides reading of contactless passports cre...

Page 7: ...rvine CA 92618 3106 identiCLASS Developer Tool Kit User Guide its own or mounted next to another antenna to enable reading of contactless passports credentials in whichever orientation they are presented see Example Configurations 3 5 Full size Smart Card Adapter The identiCLASS full size smart card adapter provides reading of contact cards using an ISO 7816 compliant interface It can be connected...

Page 8: ...rations 4 1 Stand alone 3500 Reader Board The simplest layout is the 3500 Reader Board on its own using its built in antenna The USB connection is used to configure the Reader Board and to receive data from the Reader Board when it reads a card Power is provided from the USB cable 4 2 3500 Reader Board and external small antenna Connect the ID1 antenna to one of the external antenna connectors on ...

Page 9: ...Pkwy Irvine CA 92618 3106 identiCLASS Developer Tool Kit User Guide 4 3 3500 Reader Board and external large antenna Connect the ID3 antenna to one of the external antenna connectors on the 3500 Reader Board using the supplied cable 4091A01 10cm This layout provides two antennas adjacent to each other so a passport can be presented in any orientation and it will still be read An ID3 antenna is des...

Page 10: ... readers can be mounted in the centres of the ID3 large antennas 4 5 3300 Reader Core and external small antenna Connect the ID1 antenna to the external antenna connector on the 3300 Reader Core using the supplied cable 4091A01 10cm This layout provides a small antenna connected to the reader core which is also small making this layout ideal for space restricted applications as well as mobile hand...

Page 11: ...CLASS configuration tool 4 If you select the Typical install option then all of the components of the identiCLASS DTK shall be installed 5 Note that if you wish to install the drivers or any of the other components within the identiCLASS DTK separately then please select the Custom install option 6 Connect the reader board to your computer using the USB cable provided in the identiCLASS Developer ...

Page 12: ...he non disclosure agreement please immediately return this document to HID Global Corporation 15370 Barranca Pkwy Irvine CA 92618 3106 identiCLASS Developer Tool Kit User Guide 3 Now present a sample card or passport to the reader If the reader reads the credentials from the card or passport the screen changes to say Connected in green as shown below and the Credential Information is displayed 4 F...

Page 13: ...tal as far away as possible from the antenna s 3 Install identiCLASS and test it in its new enclosure If it worked when tested outside the enclosure but now does not work you need either a to relocate the antennas further away from the metal or b to use ferrite material to cancel the effect of the metal in the enclosure Ideally use a different enclosure without any metal 4 Using ferrite material i...

Page 14: ... the terms of the non disclosure agreement please immediately return this document to HID Global Corporation 15370 Barranca Pkwy Irvine CA 92618 3106 identiCLASS Developer Tool Kit User Guide 7 Mechanical Specifications The following section details all mechanical specifications for the identiCLASS readers antennas and interfaces Full resolution files are available on the USB memory stick and on t...

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Page 17: ...n If you have received this information and are not an intended recipient or are not subject to or do not agree to be bound by the terms of the non disclosure agreement please immediately return this document to HID Global Corporation 15370 Barranca Pkwy Irvine CA 92618 3106 identiCLASS Developer Tool Kit User Guide 7 4 Smart Card Adapter SIM size card Figure 7 4 SIM Card Adapter dimensions and mo...

Page 18: ...please immediately return this document to HID Global Corporation 15370 Barranca Pkwy Irvine CA 92618 3106 identiCLASS Developer Tool Kit User Guide 7 5 Antennas The antennas for the identiCLASS readers are air tuned This means that the antenna is pre tuned for open air conditions for example not near metal When an air tuned antenna is placed near metal its tuning is affected causing it to perform...

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Page 20: ...ment must conform 8 2 Rx Threshold The Rx Threshold can be adjusted In situations where there is background RF noise the the Rx Threshold can be increased so that the receiver will not be switched on by the noise 8 3 Rx Gain The Rx Gain can be adjusted It may be desirable to reduce the Rx Gain when there is background RF noise 8 4 Changing these parameters To adjust any of these parameters do the ...

Page 21: ...ately return this document to HID Global Corporation 15370 Barranca Pkwy Irvine CA 92618 3106 identiCLASS Developer Tool Kit User Guide ID0 Internal is the built in antenna ID1 External is the small external antenna ID3 External is the large external antenna 6 Enter the new values for the parameters you want to change in the column which is headed Register Values 7 For every value you change click...

Page 22: ...00 Reader Board has been FCC modular approved refer to the identiCLASS devleoper website for the FCC approval number Any equipment using the identiCLASS 3300 Reader Core will have to be submitted for FCC approval by the OEM The following theory of operation will be required in order to gain approval 9 1 Theory of Operation 9 1 1 Block diagrams 9 1 2 System Description How the Device Operates The r...

Page 23: ... stream The reader communicates with the transponder by 10 or 100 ASK modulation The reader writer is controlled by its host by means of a USB interface This USB interface operates on TTL voltage levels The reader writer is fully controlled by its host and does not act autonomously but communicates with the transponder when requested to do so When a transponder is presented the reader may execute ...

Page 24: ...ause HID OEM modules contain a radio transmitter operating at 13 56 MHz and the module is integrated into the OEM s final product Radio Certification will be required for the final product For 3300 Reader Core only FCC Certification can be obtained by submitting the final product to a Telecommunications Certified Body TCB laboratory that can perform the testing and issue the FCC Grant Standard Par...

Page 25: ...70 Barranca Pkwy Irvine CA 92618 3106 identiCLASS Developer Tool Kit User Guide Appendices Product guide and ordering information Description Part Number Readers HID identiCLASS 3300 Reader Core DG3300A00 HID identiCLASS 3500 Reader Board DG3500A00 Antennas HID identiCLASS ID1 Antenna Molex Connector 4090A01 HID identiCLASS ID3 Antenna Molex Connector 4090A02 Antenna Cables HID identiCLASS 10cm An...

Page 26: ... have received this information and are not an intended recipient or are not subject to or do not agree to be bound by the terms of the non disclosure agreement please immediately return this document to HID Global Corporation 15370 Barranca Pkwy Irvine CA 92618 3106 identiCLASS Developer Tool Kit User Guide Contact identiCLASS product support HID Global email identiclass_support hidglobal com web...