Hitachi Biometric Reader PC-KCM50
User Guide
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.
FCC CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
The USB cable supplied in the package must be used for connection to the host computer
in order to meet FCC emission limits.
Read all guidelines in this document carefully before using this product.
This document should be kept for the future reference.
Important Notices
Quoting or partial / total reprinting of the contents of this document without license is
prohibited.
The contents of this document are subject to change without notice.
In the case of any errors, inaccuracies or omissions in the contents of this document, please
contact your distributor.
Hitachi, Ltd. permits the acquisition and use of the product according to the conditions stated
in this document.
According to the statements contained in previous paragraphs, Hitachi, Ltd. will not assume
any liability or obligation for damage of any kind arising from the use of this product.
Consequently, do not use the product unless you fully understand its operation.
Product Reliability
The product you have purchased has been designed and manufactured for general office use.
Avoid its use for applications that require extremely high reliability or in cases where lives
or property may be at stake, for example the control of chemical plants, medical devices,
urgent communications etc. Hitachi, Ltd. assumes no liability for any such use and for any
derived circumstances that may lead to accidents if used inappropriately.
Hitachi, Ltd. does not guarantee the correct functioning of this product if it is used
simultaneously with other identification devices.
Regulations and Measures
ICES-003 Statements
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
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This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines. This equipment
has very low levels of RF energy that is deemed to comply without testing of specific
absorption rate (SAR).
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. 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.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Exports Regulations
Before exporting the product, verify legal requirements in each country in addition to U.S.
regulations for export control, and make all necessary arrangements accordingly. The above
applies to attachments and software surrounding the device as well. Contact your distributor
should you have any concerns.
Disposal
When discarding this product, follow all regional and local laws. Also consult regulations
regarding the material of each component.
Hazardous substance table for China
有毒有害物质或者元素
○:表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在 GB/T26572-2011 规定的限量要求以下.
×:表示该有毒有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出 GB/T26572-2011 规定的限量要求.
备注:以上部件中,部分含有有毒有害物质超过是由于目前行业技术水平所限,暂时无法实现替代或减量化.
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Notes
Attention: If the device is not properly used, device failure may occur.
Important: If the device is not properly used, certain functions may not respond properly.
Safety Guidance
Do not use this product near wet places such as humidifiers, washing machines,
cooking places, washbasins, baths and the like. This may cause damage to the
product.
Do not use damaged or badly bent USB cables. If the cable is damaged, this may
cause interruptions or malfunction.
Do not dismantle or modify this device. It may lead to damage and malfunction.
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1tion
Scanning area (The area capturing the finger vein pattern)
USB connector (Micro-B Type)
Hitachi gratefully acknowledges your purchase of the Hitachi Portable Biometric Reader Unit
(hereafter referred to as “Biometric Reader”). The objective of this document is to provide a
basic understanding of how to handle and use the Biometric Reader.
1.1 Product characteristics
The Biometric Reader is a biometric authentication device that performs individual
authentication by capturing finger vein patterns.
1.2 What’s in the box
Your Biometric Reader package includes:
Biometric Reader ·········· 1 unit
USB Cable (1.0m/3.3ft) ····· 1 piece
1.3 Biometric Reader components
Overhead view
Back view
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1.4 LED color and Biometric Reader status
Biometric Reader is not connected to
the PC or
Biometric Reader is not recognized by
the Middleware.
Connect the Biometric Reader to
the PC. Install the Middleware.
If the Middleware is already
installed, disconnect the
Biometric Reader and a USB
hub (if any) from the PC and
connect them again.
Biometric Reader is connected to the
PC and is recognized by the
Middleware.
(SIM card is not inserted or
recognized.)
Insert a supported SIM card to
the Biometric Reader.
Biometric Reader is connected to the
PC and
SIM card being is accessed.
Wait until the LED status
becomes Green.
Do not disconnect the Biometric
Reader or remove the SIM card.
If the Middleware is already
installed, disconnect the
Biometric Reader and a USB
hub (if any) from the PC and
connect them again.
Biometric Reader is connected to the
PC and
SIM card is recognized.
Biometric Reader is to ready for use.
Biometric Reader is connected to the
PC and is waiting to put the finger.
Place your finger on the
scanning area of the Biometric
Reader.
Biometric Reader is capturing finger
vein.
Place your finger until
authentication is finished.
Biometric Reader is connected to the
PC and finger vein authentication
failed.
Retry finger vein authentication.
Biometric Reader is connected to the
PC and a device error occurred.
Disconnect the Biometric
Reader and a USB hub (if any)
from the PC and connect them
again.
The indicator LED shows the status of the Biometric Reader. Depending on its color and
blinking state, please take an appropriate action. Note that Hitachi Finger Vein Biometric PKI
Middleware (hereafter called the Middleware) for Windows (C-N1719-12) or for Macintosh (CN1719-15) needs to be installed in the PC.
Note: On some PCs the LED doesn’t extinguish when the PC enters SLEEP or POWER OFF modes.
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1.5 Display and Button
On: Reader Unit is connected to Host
Off: Reader is disconnect
On: Reader Unit is Bluetooth mode
Off: Reader Unit is USB mode
On: Buzzer of Reader Unit is Off
On: Internal Error occur *1
Indicate Page remaining
remaining forward
remaining forward and backward
remaining backward
Current Page number / Total page number
On: USB bus power is supplied.
Off: USB bus power is not supplied.
Remaining Capacity
Full capacity
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Low Battery (flush)
Error *1
- Display
Reader Unit has a Display and four Push Buttons.
*1 Stop using and remove USB cable and power off.
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