HID iCLASS SE Biometric Reader, User Manual

PLT-03342, Rev. A.3

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1. Introduction

The iCLASS SE® Biometric Reader is a multi-functional 

reader and enroller that can be used in a variety of locations. 

It is highly configurable and allows the user to access a wide 

range of different operational parameters which are outlined 

in this document.
The Reader has three Operational Modes. The Operational 

Mode chosen is configured in the 

Initial Setup

 and will 

reflect how the Reader will be used and where it will be 

located. The Mode can be changed via the 

Administration 

menu (see 

Section 4.2.3: Configuration Menu Functions

).

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Reader/Enroller Mode:

 Both Reader and Enroller Modes 

are available.

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Enroller Only Mode: 

Enrolls user and administration 

cards. It does not process credentials to allow access 

control. The Reader will typically be located in an office 

with secure access.

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Reader Only Mode:

 Processes credentials. The Reader 

will typically be located at a building entrance or door.

Notes:

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All enrollment actions are performed locally to the 

Reader.

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After 

Initial Setup

, additional functionality for the chosen 

Operational Mode can be accessed via the 

Administration 

menu (see 

Section 2.1.4: Operational Mode

).

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The triangle on the display menu indicates the current 

default value.

13.56 MHz Credential Compatibility

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iCLASS® Seos® 8kB (iCLASS® Seos® 16kB - NOT 

COMPATIBLE)

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Standard iCLASS® 16-32k bit Access Control Application 

(iCLASS SE and 2k bit Standard iCLASS - NOT 

COMPATIBLE)

Biometric Authentication Compatibility

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ANSI-378 template stored on iCLASS Seos credential

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bioCLASS® template stored on standard iCLASS 

credential (6180A enroller template - NOT COMPATIBLE)

2. Initial Setup

When the Reader is first switched on, the 

Initial Setup

 menu 

is displayed which will take you through the following stages:

1.  Select Language, Template Type and Operational Mode 

(all card types).

2. Choose Site Key (Seos® cards only).
3. Verify Admin (all card types).

Note: 

If Reader Initial Setup Configuration needs to be 

modified in the future, two configuration cards are included 

with the Reader to reset the Reader back to the Initial Setup 

menu. To complete Initial Setup reset:

1.  Power cycle the Reader.
2. Within the first 15 seconds of power on, present and 

hold “SE BIO Initial Setup Reset Card 1” to the face of 

the Reader keypad until the Reader stops beeping and 

the LED is solid red or flashing blue/red.

3. Power cycle the Reader.
4. Present and hold “SE BIO Initial Setup Reset Card 2” to 

the face of the Reader keypad until the Reader stops 

beeping and the LED is solid red or flashing blue/red.

2.1 Initial Setup – Functional Selections

2.1.1 Select Language

1. 

1.  English
2.  Francais

3.  Español 
4.  < more >

Language

Power on the Reader.

2. Select the language by pressing the corresponding 

number on the keypad. 

Example

: For English, select 1.

Note: 

To see additional languages select 

4. < more >

.

Available Languages

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English

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Français (French)

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Español (Spanish)

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Deutsch (German

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Português 

(Portuguese)

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Italiano (Italian)

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Русский

 (Russian)

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中文

 (Chinese)

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日本語

 (Japanese)

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한국어

 (Korean)

USER GUIDE

iCLASS SE® Biometric Reader

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