DESKO NFCREADER2 Integration Manual

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Manual

(Functional Description/ Integration Guide)

DESKO RFID Reader Module

DESKO GmbH
Gottlieb-Keim-Str. 56
95448 Bayreuth
GERMANY

Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web: http://www.desko.com

Technical Support:
E-mail: [e-mail] | Phone: [phone]

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Table of Contents

0 Introduction ...................................................................................................... 3

0.1 Key Features of the DESKO RFID Reader Module ..................................................... 3

0.2 Package Content ................................................................................................................. 3

1 Technical Overview ........................................................................................... 4

1.1 Technical Data .................................................................................................................... 4

1.2 Connectors ........................................................................................................................... 4

1.3 Dimensions .......................................................................................................................... 5

1.3.1 RFID Reader Module ............................................................................. 5

1.3.2 Antennas .............................................................................................. 5

1.4 Regulation Information .................................................................................................... 7

2 Software Integration .......................................................................................... 8

2.1 Driver Information ............................................................................................................. 8

2.2 Usage of Escape Commands (DESKO Specific APDUs) ............................................ 9

2.3 Microsoft Windows Smart Card Plug&Play Service ................................................... 9

2.4 Specific Application Antenna Handling ..................................................................... 11

3 Hardware Integration Rules ............................................................................. 12

3.1 Hardware Integration in Metal Environment ............................................................ 12

4 DESKO Specific APDUs ..................................................................................... 12

4.1 Features APDUs ................................................................................................................ 12

4.2 Settings APDUs ................................................................................................................. 14

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0 Introduction

The DESKO RFID Reader Module is an RFID reading unit which supports
reading of different contactless smart card technologies. Depending on the
configuration, up to two antennas can be connected to the device.

The DESKO RFID Reader Module supports reading of smart card
technologies/RFID-documents according to the following standards:

• ISO14443A

• ISO14443B

Other smart card technologies upon request.

0.1 Key Features of the DESKO RFID Reader Module

The integrated RFID Module is a dual antenna design that is especially designed for
passport reading. The RFID module is able to read RFID documents according to ISO
14443 (A/B), ISO 7816 (incl. US passport), ICAO 9303 as well as full NFC support.

0.2 Package Content

• RFID Reader Module

• USB 2.0 cable

• Manual of the DESKO RFID Reader Module

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1 Technical Overview

1.1 Technical Data

Supply Voltage:

5V DC +/- 5%

Supply Current:

300mA max, 200mA typ

Storage Temperature:

-10°C to +50°C

Operating Temperature:

0°C to +40°C

Humidity:

20% to 80% (R.H. non condensing)

Reliability:

MTBF = 80.000 hours
(24/7 operation mode)

RF / EMI Compliance:

Test report available upon request.

CE and FCC

1.2 Connectors

The DESKO RFID Reader Module has the following connectors.

1

PCI-Express

USB Full Speed + Maintanance

2

Antenna Connector 1

3 Antenna Connector 2

4

Connector for Contact Reader

optional

2 3 4

1

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1.3 Dimensions

1.3.1 RFID Reader Module

1.3.2 Antennas

Antenna Penta Scanner Large:

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Antenna Penta Scanner Small:

Antenna Penta Scanner Cube (containing 2 Antennnas):

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1.4 Regulation Information

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which

the receiver is connected.

The user’s manual or instruction manual for an intentional or unintentional radiator
shall caution the user that changes, or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment. In cases where the manual is provided only in a form other than paper,
such as on a computer disk or over the Internet, the information required by this
section may be included in the manual in that alternative form, provided the user
can reasonably be expected to have the capability to access information in that
form.

For the integration of the RFID Reader Module, the specification of KDB 996369 D04
need to be observed.

End Product Labeling:
The final end product utilizing the approved module must be labeled on the outside
in a visible area with the following statement:

“Contains FCC ID WTM-NFCREADER2

Contains IC 7998A-NFCREADER2”

If the size of the end product is larger than 8x10cm, then the following FCC part

15.19 statement has to also be available on the label:

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“The device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation”

Important Note:
The OEM integrator is still responsible for the FCC compliance requirement of the
end product, which integrates this module. Appropriate measurements (eg. 15B
compliance) an if applicable additional equipment authorizations (sDoC) of the host
device to be addressed by the integrator/manufacturer.
This RF Module must not be sold to the general public.”

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux
appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions
suivantes :
(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit
accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible
d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by DESKO GmbH

could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

2 Software Integration

2.1 Driver Information

Information on driver and device

Driver:

MS Windows CCID Driver

Driver name:

DESKO GmbH SmartCard Reader 0

Device-ID:

1.00

For the latest firmware version, please contact our DESKO support team via
e-mail [e-mail], by phone [phone] or online

www.desko.com/support.

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2.2 Usage of Escape Commands (DESKO Specific APDUs)

In order to receive or send an Escape command to a reader, the entry
“EscapeCommandEnable” must be added to the Windows registry and set to a
non-zero value under one of the following keys:

• HKLM\SYSTEM\CCS\Enum\USB\VID_1AC2&PID_0300\1.00\Device

Parameters (prior to Windows 7).

• HKLM\SYSTEM\CCS\Enum\USB\ VID_1AC2&PID_0300\1.00\Device

Then the vendor IOCTL for the Escape command is defined as follows:

IOCTL_CCID_ESCAPE SCARD_CTL_CODE(3500).

To set the DWORD registry value, the device needs to be connected, so that the driver
can be included in the Windows registry. As soon as the value is set, the device must
be logged on to the USB interface once again. This can either be done by
connecting/disconnecting the USB cable or by disabling and re-activating the driver.

2.3 Microsoft Windows Smart Card Plug&Play Service

We recommend disabling Microsoft Windows Smart Card Plug&Play Service
(Windows Smart Card PnPS) before using the DESKO Smart Card Reader, since
it can cause a misbehavior.
If Windows Smart Card PnPS is active, an error message referring to an
unsuccessfully installed smart card driver software appears in the latest
Windows versions.

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How to disable Windows Smart Card PnPS

To disable Windows Smart Card PnP Service, please follow these steps:

1. Click on “Start“, type

gpedit msc

in the “search programs and files” box.

Confirm with ENTER.

2. In the Local Group Policy Editor Navigation pane, select “Computer
Configuration“, and then “Administrative Templates.”

3. In the details pane, double-click “Windows Components”, and then
double-click “Smart Card.”

4. Turn on Smart Card Plug and Play service by clicking the right mouse
button and then click “Edit.”

5. Select “Disabled”, and then click OK.

6. Reboot the PC to activate the changed settings.

For details on deactivating Windows Smart Card PnP, please refer to the following link:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/976832/en-us.

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2.4 Specific Application Antenna Handling

Usually, the DESKO RFID Reader Module searches automatically for smart
card technologies at the antennas. Nevertheless, in some cases it may be
necessary to disable/enable the antennas or to search with only one antenna
at a time.

The following example shows, how enabling or disabling of the antenna can be used
to optimize the read result:

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3 Hardware Integration Rules

3.1 Hardware Integration in Metal Environment

When integrating a DESKO Smart Card Reader, please make sure that there are no
metal objects close to the device. Any metal object near the DESKO Smart Card Reader
detunes the RFID antennas and therefore reduces the RFID reading performance.

Should you want to integrate a DESKO Smart Card Reader in a metal
environment, please contact your DESKO contact person or our DESKO
support team via e-mail under [e-mail], by phone +49 (0) 921
79279-69 or online www.desko.com/support to discuss specific integration
instructions.

4 DESKO Specific APDUs

An Application Protocol Data Unit (APDU) is defined as a communication unit
between a smart card and a smart card application according to ISO 7816
standard.

Before using proprietary APDUs, the “EscapeCommandEnable” entry must be

made in the Windows registry. For a detailed description concerning the
usage of escape commands, see chapter 2.2.

4.1 Features APDUs

Features APDUs

Description

Send: FF680001010001
Response: NULL terminated ASCII string

Example:

“Response:

30383035303130312E303030303030313500”

=

08050101.00000015

Get Firmware Version

Shows latest Firmware version.

Send: FF680010010001
Response: NULL terminated ASCII string

Get compile date

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Example:

“Response: 4A756E202036203230313600”

=

Jun 6 2016

Shows compile date.

Send: FF680011010001

Response: NULL terminated ASCII string

Example:

“Response: 31303A30333A353000”

=

10:03:50

Get compile time

Shows compile time.

Send: FF680012010001
Response: NULL terminated ASCII string

Example:

“Response: 303000”

=

00

Get Protocol Version

Shows latest protocol version.

Shows latest protocol version of DESKO
specific APDUs.

Default: 00

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4.2 Settings APDUs

The following APDUs are only temporarily stored. After rebooting the device,
you get the values of the default setting again.

Settings APDUs

Description

Send: FF680009010001

Response: 1 Byte

Example:

“Response: 03”

=

Antenna 0 und Antenna1

Get Antenna Selection

Determines which antennas are used to search for smart
card technologies.

Values:
00 → none
01 → Antenna 0
02 → Antenna 1
03 → Antenna 0 und antenna 1

Default: 03

Antenna 0: Antenna auf der Reader LP
Antenna 1: External antenna

Send: FF680008010201

Response: none

Example:

“02”

=

Antenna 1

Set Antenna Selection

Returns which antennas shall be used to search for smart
card technologies.

Values:
00 → none
01 → Antenna 0
02 → Antenna 1
03 → Antenna 0 und antenna 1

Default: 03

Antenna 0: Antenna on Reader LP
Antenna 1: External antenna

Send: FF68000B010001

Response: 1 Byte

Example:

Get Maximum TX Bitrate

Shows currently set maximum TX Bitrate.

Default: 02 = 424 kBit

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“Response: 02”

=

424kBit

Values:
00 → 106 kBit
01 → 212 kBit
02 → 424 kBit

Send: FF68000A010201

Response: none

Example:

“02”

=

424kBit

Set Maximum TX Bitrate ²

Sets maximum TX Bitrate.

Values:
00 → 106 kBit
01 → 212 kBit
02 → 424 kBit

Send: FF68000D010001

Response: 1 Byte

Example:

“Response: 02”

=

424kBit

Get Maximum RX Bitrate

Returns currently set maximum RX Bitrate.

Default: 02 = 424 kBit

Values:
00 → 106 kBit
01 → 212 kBit
02 → 424 kBit

Send: FF68000C010201

Response: none

Example:

“02”

=

424kBit

Set Maximum RX Bitrate ²

Sets maximum RX Bitrate.

Values:
00 → 106 kBit
01 → 212 kBit
02 → 424 kBit

Send: FF68000E010001

Response: 2 Byte short value

Example:

“Response: 0003”

=

ISO14443A und ISO14443B

Get Supported Technologies

Indicates which smart card technologies are searched for.
This value is coded bit by bit.

Default: 0003

Values:
00 → none
01 → ISO14443A
02 → ISO14443B

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03 → ISO 14443A + ISO 14443B

Send: FF68000F02000101

Response: 00

Example:

“0001”

=

ISO14443A only

Set Supported Technologies

Returns which smart card technologies shall be searched
for.
This value is coded bit by bit.

Values:
00 → none
01 → ISO14443A
02 → ISO14443B