
USER MANUAL RDR 417
RDR 417 USB contactless reader
user manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 SCOPE OF MANUAL 3
2 READER DESCRIPTION 3
2.1 Characteristics 3
2.1.1 Features 3
2.1.2 Main applications 4
2.1.3 Cards & tags supported 4
2.2 Architecture 4
2.3 Mechanical aspects 5
2.3.1 Attached USB cable definition 6
2.3.2 Adhesive cover film 6
3 READER SETUP 7
3.1 Unpacking and inspection 7
3.2 Installing the SAM in the reader 7
3.3 Reader connection to USB 9
3.3.1 Driver installation 9
3.3.2 Software 9
4 HOW TO USE THE READER 10
4.1 Contactless operation 10
4.2 Cleaning 10
5 STANDARD COMPLIANCE 11
5.1 FCC compliance statements 11
5.2 CE compliance statement 11
5.3 Annexe 12
5.3.1 Coupler board 12
5.3.2 Antenna board 13
5.3.3 Assembly 13
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USER MANUEL RDR 417
USB contactless reader
1 SCOPE OF MANUAL
This manual describes ASK RDR 417 contactless reader main features and setup information.
This manual is intended for use by end users.
Sam installation requires a “Philips” screwdriver for case opening.
2 READER DESCRIPTION
The RDR417 is a high speed, low cost, multi-standard, multi-application USB contactless
reader. It supports all current ISO dual interface / contactless cards and contactless paper
tickets.
2.1 Characteristics
The RDR417 reader is based on CPL407 coupler platform.
2.1.1 Features
• ISO 14443 A/B - ISO 15693
ISO/IEC 14443-2:2001/FPDAM 2 2004-03-17
• Contactless paper tickets
• High power class 1 RF interface
• Compatible with Windows 98 SE, Me,
2000, XP
• PC/SC driver, ASK (dll) proprietary driver, or virtual COM driver
• High-speed communication: 106 Kb/s up to
847 Kb/s
• Cryptographic security management with
embedded SAM slot + Mifare® asic
• USB 2.0 connection for PC-based applications
• Powered via USB port (500 mA port)
• CE Mark: EN300330, EN301 489-3, EN60950-1
• FCC class B part 15
available
• 3 control LEDs
• 178 mm x 125 mm x 26 mm
• Weight: 160 g
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 50°C
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2.1.2 Main applications
• Identity
• Banking
• Logical / physical access control
• PC/ workstation add-on
2.1.3 Cards & tags supported
Mifare® standard, Mifare®4K, Mifare® Pro,
Mifare Ultra Light, Mifare DESFIRE, Smart MX,
SLE 55Rxx, SLE 66CL1605, SLE 66CLX320P, SR176,
SRIX4K, Sharp B, all ASK cards and tickets.
ICODE SLI.
USB contactless reader
2.2 Architecture
This diagram describes the general architecture of the RDR417 reader.
The reader is an assembly of the ASK CPL407 USB coupler, and its dedicated
local antenna ANT400.
27.120MHz
osc
4.52MHz
interface
FPGA
SAM
13.56MHz
13.56MHz
RC632
CPL407
RF
emitter
RF
receiver
USB A
1m USB cable
3.3V
regulator
5V DC
converter
CPU
USB interface
mini B
mini B
6MHz
3.6864 MHz
ANT400
Leds
RDR417
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