Hitachi Service Platform Business Division Group PCTKC8203 User Manual

Hitachi USB Finger Vein Biometric Scanner PCT-KC8203

Hardware Operations Manual

Before using this product, read all guidelines in the manual carefully.
This manual should be kept for 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 notify Hitachi, Ltd.

 Hitachi, Ltd. permits the acquisition and use of the product according to the

conditions indicated in this Hardware Operations Manual.

 According to the statements contained in previous paragraphs, Hitachi, Ltd. will not

assume any liability for effects 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 uses and for any derived circumstances that may lead to
accidents if used inappropriately .

 We do 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

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 WARNING

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Properly attached USB cable must be used for connection to host
computers in order to meet FCC emission limits.

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Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
class B digital devices, 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 Hitachi, Ltd. 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.

Notes

Attention: If the device is not properly handled, device failure may occur.
Important: If the device is not properly handled, 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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1. Introduction

Hitachi gratefully acknowledges your implementation of the Hitachi USB Finger Vein
Biometric Scanner (hereafter referred to as “FV Scanner”). The objective of this
operations manual is to provide a basic understanding of how to handle and use the FV
Scanner. Information on the installation and un-installation of the device driver and the
necessary software are provided in the “Device Driver and Hitachi Secure BioAPI
Runtime Libraries Installation and Un-installation Manual”.

1.1 Product Characteristics

FV Scanner is a biometric authentication device that performs individual authentication
by capturing finger vein patterns.

1.2 Package Contents Verification

The package consists of the items listed below. In case the package does not contain
any of these items, please contact the retailer.

FV Scanner………………………………………….…………........1 unit

USB Cable (1.8m) .....................................................................1 unit

2. Installation of the FV Scanner

2.1 FV Scanner Components and Functions

Image from Top and Side

Image from Back

1. Indicator LED

2. Scanning area (The area capturing the finger vein pattern.)

3. Anti-theft Lock Connection (Connection for the security cable
used for theft

4. USB Connector (Mini-B Type) connected to USB Cable (Mini-B plug)

revention.

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