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OMNIKEY® 5121
Guide
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OMNIKEY® 5121 Smart Card Reader Installation Guide
Introduction
This guide describes physical behaviour and conformities of the OMNIKEY® 5121, a
combined contactless and contact smart card reader.
To install the OMNIKEY® 5121 follow the steps described. For further information, contact
OMNIKEY support: support@omnikey.com
Content
• Smart Card Reader
• Installation Guide
Find drivers and additional manuals for this reader and various operating systems at
http://www.hidglobal.com/Omnikey.
Overview
The OMNIKEY® 5121 is a PC-linked reader that reads 13.56 MHz (RFID) contactless
smart cards. This reader is also equipped with a contact interface, which reads/writes to
virtually any contact smart card.
The OMNIKEY 5121 is a USB plug-and-play device. To connect the reader with your
computer, plug the USB connector into your computers USB port.
When the reader is working, the LED on the right illuminates green. Consult the OMNIKEY
User Guide for driver setup, if the reader is not working.
For contactless operation, hold the card next to the logo on the reader. For contact smart
cards, insert the card with contacts facing up into the reader.
When the reader is exchanging data with a card (reading or writing) the LED on the right
will blink red.
Specifications
Dimensions
Weight (incl. standing base)
Operating Temperature
Operating Humidity
Composition
PC Connector Cable
Contact Interface Durability
Meantime between Failure (MTBF)
Host Interface
Host Data Transmission Speed
Power Supply
Approx. 80 x 67 x 28 mm / 3.15" x 2,64" x 1,1"
Aprox. 200gr / 7.1 ounces
0°-55°C / 32°-131°F
10-90% rH
ABS
180 cm / 70.9"
100,000 Insertions
500,000 Hours
USB 2.0 CCID (also supports 1.1)
12 Mbps (USB 2.0 Full Speed)
Bus powered
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