
USER MANUAL LDB 307 “Safe ID”
ASK LDB 307 “Safe ID” reader user
manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 SCOPE OF MANUAL 3
1.1 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION 3
1.2 READER COMPONENTS 4
1.2.1 Coupler board 4
1.2.2 Antenna board 6
1.2.3 Power supply board 7
1.3 Assembly 8
2 READER SETUP 9
2.1 INSTALLING A NEW SAM IN READER 9
2.2 READER CONNEXION 10
3 HOW TO USE THE READER 10
3.1 CONTACTLESS OPERATIONS 10
3.2 SOFTWARE 11
3.3 CLEANING 11
4 STANDARD COMPLIANCE 11
4.1 FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS 11
4.2 CE COMPLIANCE STATEMENT 12
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USER MANUEL LDB 307 «Safe ID»
DESKTOP READER
1 SCOPE OF MANUAL
This manual describes ASK LDB 307 «Safe ID» reader main features and setup information.
This manual is intended for use by end users. No specific tools are required for operation
described in this document.
LDB 307 «Safe ID» is a contactless smart card reader compliant with the following standards
:
- ISO 7816
- ISO 14443 type A&B
- ISO 15693
High speed protocols are supported:
Up to 424 Kb/s for Type A and Type B cards.
848 Kb/s is supported using ASK qualified cards.
LDB 307 «Safe ID» integrates also Philips component to read/write on Mifare® standard
cards.
The LDB307 is compliant with USB1.1 or USB2.0 computer interface.
1.1 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION
Each LDB 307 «Safe ID» kit is shipped with :
- USB cable attached (length: 0,8 meters)
- This user manual
- One power supply: Universal 100 ~240V AC / 12V DC 500mA or
appropriate plug and mains voltageà 12V DC 500mA depending on purchase
location.
- LDB 307 «Safe ID» reader packaged in plastic case
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USER MANUEL LDB 307 «Safe ID»
DESKTOP READER
LDB 307 «Safe ID» reader is a contactless reader dedicated for operators as desktop reader
for passport verification, due to its specific design, but also for card issuing center, point of
sales, etc…
LDB 307 «Safe ID» provides the communication between a terminal and customer smart
cards.
1.2 READER COMPONENTS
LDB 307 «Safe ID» consists of a control board called ”coupler board”, and antenna board, a
DC supply converter board (with two extra SAM sockets).
A FTDI “USB to serial” interface is included
1.2.1 COUPLER BOARD
The coupler board contains a microprocessor, non-volatile memory and a radio frequency
transmitting circuitry. This board communicates with smart cards via RF link (provided by an
antenna board), and to the terminal via “USB to serial” interface. The coupler platform is
GEN327 which can be purchased separately at ASK. This OEM coupler board is compliant
with ISO/IEC14443-2 directives (Radio frequency power and signal interface).
Communications can be executed according to the type A or type B of the directive.
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