This guide describes physical behavior and conformities of the OMNIKEY® Smart Card Readers.
1021 USB – Desktop smart card reader in a small form factor for desktop and mobile usage.
3021 USB – High-performance smart card reader, with a USB interface and small form factor for
desktop and mobile usage.
3121 USB – High-performance smart card reader for desktop use with multiple standing base
options in a robust housing.
4040 Mobile PCMCIA – High-performance smart card reader for mobile use in laptops and PDAs
with PCMCIA interface.
4121 CL - Mobile ExpressCard 34mm – Contactless Reader with ExpressCard™ interface for
Laptops and mobile devices that reads/writes to 13.56 MHz smart cards.
4321Mobile ExpressCard 54 – High-performance smart card reader for mobile use in laptops
and mobile devices with the ExpressCard™ interface.
5125 / 5325 USB Prox – Dual interf ace PC-linked reader that reads contactless (125kHz) HID
Prox cards and reads/writes virtually any contact smart card.
5121 / 5321 / 5421 USB – Dual interface PC-linked reader that reads/writes to 13.56 MHz
contactless cards and virtually any contact smart card.
5127 / 5427 CK/5427 UE USB – Contactless 13.56MHz/125kHz reader with CCID/Keyboard
wedge interface.
5021 / 5321 CL USB – Contactless Reader with USB interface for desktop use that reads/writes
to 13.56 MHz smart cards.
5025 CL USB – Contactless Reader with USB CCID-compliant interface for desktop use that
reads contactless (125 kHz) Prox cards.
5321 CL SAM USB – Dual interface PC-linked reader that reads/writes to 13.56 MHz contactless
cards and virtually any SIM-sized contact smart card.
5326 DFR USB – Contactless Dual Frequency (13.56MHz/125kHz) Reader with CCID interface.
6121 Mobile USB – Dongle-sized smart card reader for SIM-sized smart cards, especially well
suited for use with mobile devices.
6221 USB – Dongle-sized reader for SIM-sized smart cards and Micro-SD cards, especially well
suited for use with mobile devices.
6321 Mobile USB – Dongle-sized Dual interface PC linked reader that reads/writes to 13.56 MHz
contactless smart card and virtually any SIM-sized contact smart card.
Parts
• Smart Card Reader
• Installation Guide
Find drivers, reader documentation supporting various operating systems at
http://www.hidglobal.com/omnikey.
See the application note for card loading and handling instructions at
For further information, contact HID support: http://support.hidglobal.com/.
For driver setup, consult the OMNIKEY Smart Card User Guide.
CAUTION: Install the drivers prior to attaching the OMNIKEY reader with the computer.
USB Connected Reader Specifications
PC Connector Cable
200 cm / 78.7 in - Models 5021, 5025 CL, 5421, 5427 CK
USB Connected Reader Installation
1. Connect the reader with computer; plug the USB connector into your computer’s USB port.
2. When the reader is operational, the LED illuminates.
3. For contactless operation, hold the card next to the reader logo. For contact smart cards,
insert the card into the reader with contacts facing up.
4. When the reader is exchanging data with a card (reading/writing), the LED blinks.
PCMCIA and ExpressCard Reader Specifications
43214121 CL 4040
Host Interfac e
Power Supply Bus Powered PCMCIA
ExpressCard 34mm PCMCIA
PCMCIA and ExpressCard Reader Installation
1. Insert the reader into the compatible interface slot of your Notebook or mobile device.
2. If the reader is operational, observe the reader in your operating system’s Device Manager.
3. For contactless operation, hold the card next to the logo on the reader. For contact smart
cards, insert the card into the reader with contacts facing up.
Regulatory
CAUTION: Any changes or modifications to this device not explicitly approved by manufacturer could void
your authority to operate this equipment.
FCC (All Readers)
This device compli es with part 15 of the FCC Rul es. Operation is subj ect to the following two conditions: (1) T his device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) thi s device must accept any interferenc e received, including interference t hat
may cause undesired operat ion.
This device compli es with Industry Canada l icense-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation i s subject to the f ollowing two
conditions: (1) This d evice may not cause interference, and (2) t his device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the devic e.
Le present appareil est conf orme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicable aux appar eils radio exempts de licence.
L'exploitati on est autorisée aux deux condit ions suivantes: (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de bro uillage, et (2) l'utilisateur
de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi , meme si le brouillage est susceptible d'e n compromettre le
fonctionnement .
CE Marking (All Readers)
HID Global hereby declar es that these proximity readers are in com pliance with the essential requirem ents and other
relevant provision s of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Por el presente, HID Gl obal declara que estos lectores de proxim idad cumplen con los requisitos esenciale s y otras
disposiciones relev antes de la Directiva 1999/5/EC.
HID Global déclare par l a présente que ces lecteurs à proximit é sont conformes aux ex igences essentielles et aux autres
stipulations pertinent es de la Directiv e 1999/5/CE.
A HID Global, por meio deste, declara que estes leitores de proximi dade estão em conformidade com as exigências
essenciais e outras con dições da diretiva 1999/5/EC.
HID Global bestätigt hiermit, dass die Leser die wesentlichen Anf orderungen und anderen relevanten Besti mmungen der
Richtlinie 1999/5/E G erfüllen.
HID Global dichi ara che i lettori di prossimità sono conformi ai requisiti essenziali e ad altre misure ri levanti come previsto
dalla Direttiv a europea 1999/5/EC.
Download copies of t he R&TTE Declaration of Conformity (DoC) at http: //www.hidglobal.com/certifi cations
According to “Admi nistrative Regulations on Low Power Radio W aves Radiated Devices” Without permission granted by
the NCC, any company, enter prise, or user is not allowed to change f requency, enhance transmitting power or al ter original
characteristic as well as performanc e to an approved low power radio-frequency devi ces shall not influence ai rcraft security
and interfere legal communications; If found, the user shall cease operating immediately until no i nterference is achieved.
The said legal comm unications means radio communications is operat ed in compliance with the Telecommuni cations Act.
The low power radio-frequenc y devices must be suscept ible with the interference from legal communications or ISM radio
wave radiated devi ces.