certgate A2MX Users Manual

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AirID 2 Mini - CE, FCC User Manual

Trademarks
(C) Copyright 2018-2019 by certgate
The information contained in this document is subject to change without prior notice.

FCC Referrence
Contains Transmitter Module FCC ID: QOQ13

Content

1. About This Guide

1.1. Who Should Read This Guide

1.2. Typographical Conventions

2. Device Layout

2.1. Overview

2.2. Package Contents

2.3. Hardware Features

3. Menu Layout

3.1. AirID

3.2. Connection

3.3. Pairing Code

3.4. Settings

3.5. AirID Info

3.6. Card Info

3.7. Prefered Device

4. Firmware Update

5. Using AirID

5.1. Windows

5.1.1. Installation and Pairing

5.1.2. Deleting the Connection

5.1.3. AirID Central App on Windows

5.2. iOS

5.2.1. Pairing

5.2.2. Deleting the Connection

5.3. Android

5.3.1. Pairing

6. Technical Specification

7. Safety Instructions

8. Disposal and Recycling

9. Maintenance and Care

10. Warranty/ License/ Technical Support

5.3.2. Deleting the Connection

Thank you for purchasing the AirID Smart Card Reader in the mini format. Befor using the AirID, please take the time to read this manual, to learn about all
the features and capabilities of your new AirID.

Package Content

AirID Mini smart card reader
USB cable
ReadMe First

Intended Use

AirID is a wireless smart card reader that you can carry with you at all times. The AirID reader communicates via a secure Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
connection with your device and makes the inserted smart card available for cryptographical operations such as data encryption or authentication.

Support / Questions

Information about AirID can be found online at and on our service and support page .https://certgate.com/en/ AirID Support

certgate GmbH

Germany
Tel.: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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1. About This Guide

This guide provides step-by-step instructions to help customers using the AirID on Windows and iOS and contains also all the necessary information for
application developers needed to use certgate's AirID Bluetooth reader with their apps.

1.1. Who Should Read This Guide

The guide is intended for users of the AirID on Windows and for app developers who want to integrate AirID in their smart card aware environment or
software.

1.2. Typographical Conventions

The following kinds of text formatting and icons identify special information in the document:

Code

Code and or command line examples

Menu, Buttons

Items you must select, such as menu options, command buttons, or items in a list. Example: Go to the tab.System

Parameters

Parameter and attribute names

2. Device Layout

2.1. Overview

Device Description

AirID is a wireless smart card reader that you can carry with you at all times. The AirID reader communicates via a secure Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
connection with your device and makes the inserted smart card available for cryptographical operations such as data encryption or authentication.

Warning

Warnings mark situations where loss of data or misconfiguration of the device is possible if the instructions are not obeyed

Note

Notes provide additional information on a topic and emphasize important facts and considerations

Tip

Tips provide best practices and recommendations

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AirID is powered by a rechargeable Li-Po battery and can't be changed by the user. The battery is charged by plugging the AirID into either a computer or
external USB wall adapter using the USB cable provided. The LCD display shows all setting information and status of the reader. The user-friendly 2­button system helps you to navigate through the settings of the device.

Bluetooth Connected Mode Usage

With the AirID it is possible to protect Apps with smart card based-security via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE).
Note: Because of the sandbox architecture of , the AirID driver needs to be integrated into an app to use AirID with this specific app.iOS and Android
Examples of apps with AirID integration:

cgPhone for iOS
SecurePIM for iOS

your company specific apps*
*contact your company administrator!
If you would like to integrate AirID into your app, contact our support at and get our [e-mail] AirID SDK for iOS

USB Connected Mode Usage

AirID can be used as a standard on almost all PCs with an common operanting system (Windows, OS X and Linux).USB CCID reader

2.2. Package Contents

Check the product box for the :following items

AirID Mini smart card reader

USB cable

ReadMe First

2.3. Hardware Features

Device Features

1 Keychain
2 Low Power LCD Display
3 2-Button logic
4 LED indicator
5 USB interface

Control Element

AirID Mini is designed for easy menu
navigation using a 2-button system.

Button Function

left
button

Long keypress:
switching the
device On / Off
Short keypress:
scrolling down

right
button

Short keypress:
confirm / select

Status Indicator

Following status indicators exists on
AirID

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Status Status

Indicator

Meaning

Smart
card
status

card not
inserted, c
ard not
supported
or
damaged

card
inserted
and card
supported

card
access
blocked
(coverage)

Connecti
on status

Bluetooth
and
advertising
activated

Bluetooth
activated
and
connected
to host

Battery
status

remaining
battery
capacity

LED Indicator

Color Meaning

red on while battery

charging; off when
battery charging is done

blue on while bluetooth

communication activities

green on while smart card

activities

3. Menu Layout

In the AirID device menu you can make various settings. You can access the different setting menus by navigating with the buttons.

3.1. AirID

The menu is displayed in the main window and shows the smart card status.AirID

Setting Display Meaning

Initialize AirID initialized the smart card. This message appears only very shortly

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Card OK The smart card is inserted and it is recognized.

When AirID is paired with a device, the device name is displayed here.

Card
unreadable

The inserted smart card is not readable or not inserted. Please ensure that there is a properly inserted
card and that the smart card is supported

3.2. Connection

The menu is the second setting when you scroll down. This is used to activate the Bluetooth connection or to terminate the connection.Connection

Setting Display Meaning

Initializing AirID initializes Bluetooth and activates the advertising mode. This

message appears only very shortly.

ON/
waiting

AirID has activated Bluetooth and advertising mode and is waiting
for the connection to be established. After pressing the right button,
Bluetooth and the advertising mode will be disabled.

Bonding AirID has successfully connected to a device. This message

appears only very shortly.

Connected AirID is connected to a device.

Disconnec
ting

When the right button is pressed, the connection is terminated.

OFF Bluetooth and the advertising mode are disabled. Pressing the right

button activates Bluetooth and the advertising mode.

3.3. Pairing Code

This item is only shown during the first connection setup with a device and is used to display the pairing code and connection status.

Setting Display Meaning

Pairing
Code

This menu is only shown
the first time a connection
is established with a
device and is used to
display the connection key.

Pairing
success

Connection successful

In the advertising mode, the AirID sends
a Bluetooth signal making it detectable
by devices. Requests must be checked
and confirmed.

Pairing defines the establishment of a connection between an Bluetooth device
and the AirID Bluetooth reader. Since the pairing information is retained even if
the devices are turned off, it is not necessary to pair the same devices again. To
pair, the device prompts you to read a code from the AirID and enter it into the
connected device or compare it with the code displayed on the device.

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Pairing
failed

Connection failed.
The following errors may

occur:

Pairing fail 1:
Pairing canceled
Pairing fail 4:
Pairing code wrong
Pairing fail 23: Time
out

3.4. Settings

Under the menu , you can configure settings for your AirID . Use the right button to select and confirm the settings.Settings

Setting Display Meaning

Settings Main window

Sig
Strenght

Select the signal strenght of the AirID.
Possible configurations are:
1-4 bars

Advertising Use the right button to set the advertising mode (Connection via

Bluetooth) to permanent or EcoMode

Display Indicates the lenght of time the display will remain on. Select

whether the display is on permanently or turns off after a while.

LEDs Select whether the LEDs are enabled or disabled.

Buzzer Activate or deactivate the acoustic feedback of the AirID.

Force
256bit

Select if you want to force the AES 256-bit encryption of the
connection between AirID and the work device

If during the active advertising mode
(EcoMode) no connection to a device is
established, the advertising mode
switches off automatically to save battery
power. Therefore, a manual reconnection
is necessary afterwards.

To save energy, a work schedule can be
created via AirID Central APP. If the
working hours are exceeded, the
advertising mode remains deactivated.

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