3M RTE6701-OEM Use and care manual

3M
™
RTE6701-OEM
Passport Reader Module
Integration Manual (VC 7U)
Manual No: 97-0212-03
Version 1.03
Date: October 2010
3M Security Systems Division

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Contents Page
1 INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................................. 4
1.1 WARNINGS, CAU IONS AND NO ES.............................................................................................. 4
1.2 PROPRIE ARY S A EMEN ............................................................................................................ 4
1.3 NO ICES............................................................................................................................................ 5
1.4 RADEMARKS & ACKNOWLEDGEMEN S...................................................................................... 5
1.5 ELEC ROMAGNE IC COMPA IBILI Y (EMC) ................................................................................ 5
1.6 DISPOSAL - EUROPEAN DIREC IVE 2002/96/EC........................................................................... 5
1.7 PACKING FOR RANSPOR A ION ................................................................................................. 5
1.8 OFFICE LOCA IONS ......................................................................................................................... 6
1.9 GLOBAL ECHNICAL SERVICES ..................................................................................................... 7
1.10 REVISION HIS ORY.......................................................................................................................... 7
1.11 REFERENCES ................................................................................................................................... 7
THE 3M
TM
RTE6701-OEM PASSPORT READER MODULE ......................................................................... 8
2.1 OVERVIEW......................................................................................................................................... 8
2.2 APPLICA IONS.................................................................................................................................. 9
2.3 FEA URES......................................................................................................................................... 9
3 SOFTWARE AND DRIVER INSTALLATION ............................................................................................... 10
3.1 INS ALLING HE 3M
M
R E6700 FAMILY RESOURCE KI .......................................................... 10
3.2 CHECKING HE VERSION OF HE 3M
M
R E6700 FAMILY RESOURCE KI ............................ 10
3.3 UNINS ALLING HE RESOURCE KI ............................................................................................ 10
3.4 INS ALLING HE USB DRIVERS.................................................................................................... 11
3.5 DE ERMINING HE USB POR NUMBER..................................................................................... 11
4 QUICK START ASSEMBLY ......................................................................................................................... 13
5 TEST PROGRAMS ....................................................................................................................................... 15
6 PCB LAYOUT AND CONNECTIONS........................................................................................................... 16
7 OEM INTEGRATION..................................................................................................................................... 0
7.1 READ HEAD MANUFAC URING PROCEDURES .......................................................................... 20
7.2 CONNEC OR RECOMMENDA IONS.............................................................................................21
7.3 CABLING .......................................................................................................................................... 22
8 GUIDE ARRANGEMENT.............................................................................................................................. 3
9 PROTOCOL FIRMWARE ............................................................................................................................. 5

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9.1 R E NA IVE PRO OCOL................................................................................................................ 25
9.1.1 DA A FORMA .................................................................................................................. 25
9.1.1.1 Header Information......................................................................................25
9.1.1.2 ext Information........................................................................................... 26
9.1.1.3 BCC............................................................................................................. 27
9.1.1.4 Sample Messages....................................................................................... 27
9.1.2 CHARAC ER SE ............................................................................................................. 27
9.1.3 OCR FON S ...................................................................................................................... 27
9.1.4 JUMPER SE INGS (CONNEC OR J6)........................................................................... 27
9.2 OEM PRO OCOL............................................................................................................................. 29
9.2.1 DA A FORMA .................................................................................................................. 29
9.2.2 CHARAC ER SE ............................................................................................................. 29
9.2.3 OCR FON S ...................................................................................................................... 29
9.2.4 FLAG BY E........................................................................................................................ 29
9.2.5 LINE RUNCA ION ........................................................................................................... 30
9.2.6 VER ICAL ALIGNMEN - (MUL IPLE LINE DOCUMEN S) ............................................ 30
9.2.7 JUMPER SE INGS (CONNEC OR J6)........................................................................... 30
10 FIRMWARE DOWNLOAD ............................................................................................................................ 31
10.1 INS ALLING HE PROGRAMS ON YOUR PC ............................................................................... 31
10.2 DE ERMINING HE USB POR NUMBER..................................................................................... 31
10.3 DOWNLOADING O HE 3M
M
R E6701-OEM PASSPOR READER MODULE (VC27U).......... 31
10.4 USING HOS ESS O EN ER DOWNLOAD MODE........................................................................34
Appendix A – EMC Compliance Techniques........................................................................................................... 35
Appendix B – VC 7U USB Interface Cable..............................................................................................................37
Appendix C – Read Head Cable................................................................................................................................ 38
Appendix D – Read Head Dimensions and Mounting Points................................................................................. 39
3M Rochford Thompson (a trading name of 3M United Kingdom plc)
he Votec Centre, Hambridge Lane, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5 N, UK
elephone: [phone] Facsimile: [phone]
Web: http://www.passport-scanners.com http://www.3m.com/security
Registered address: 3M Centre, Cain Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 8H . Registered in England No. 1123045

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1Introduction
1.1 Warnings, Cautions and Notes
his manual contains important information regarding the installation and operation of the 3M
M
R E6701-OEM
Passport Reader Module. For safe and reliable operation of the readers all users must ensure that they are
familiar with and fully understand all instructions contained herein.
Danger indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
Warning indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
Caution indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
Notice indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in property damage only.
his includes situations which require you to re-install your software or return your
equipment to the manufacturer for recalibration.
Information indicates important information that helps get the optimum performance
from your scanner and will save you time during evaluation and deployment.
1. Proprietary Statement
By using the 3M
M
R E6701-OEM Passport Reader Module (the “Product”), you (the “User”), agree to be
bound by the following terms and conditions.
Because use of the Product varies widely and is beyond the control of 3M,the User must evaluate and
determine whether a Product is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for User’s application prior to use. HE
FOLLOWING IS MADE IN LIEU OF ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRAN IES OR CONDI IONS (INCLUDING
WARRAN IES OR CONDI IONS OF SUI ABILI Y AND FI NESS FOR A PAR ICULAR PURPOSE). If a Product is
proved to be defective (the “Defective Product”), the exclusive remedy, at 3M’s option, shall be to either repair
or replace the Defective Product or refund the purchase price of the Defective Product.
LIMI A ION OF LIABILI Y: O HER HAN IN RELA ION O DEA H OR PERSONAL INJURY CAUSED BY I S
NEGLIGENCE 3M AND SELLER, IF ANY, SHALL NO BE LIABLE FOR ANY INJURY, LOSS OR DAMAGE, WHE HER
DIREC , INDIREC , SPECIAL, INCIDEN AL OR CONSEQUEN IAL HOWSOEVER CAUSED, (INCLUDING DAMAGES
FOR LOSS OF PROFI S, BUSINESS IN ERRUP ION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMA ION, INCREASED COS S OF
OPERA ION, LI IGA ION COS S AND HE LIKE), WHE HER BASED UPON A CLAIM OR AC ION IN CON RAC
(INCLUDING BREACH OF WARRAN Y), OR , (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) OR O HERWISE, IN CONNEC ION
WI H HE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF A PRODUC .
© 2010, 3M. All rights reserved.

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No part of this publication may be reproduced, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any
form whatsoever, without the prior written consent of 3M.
1.3 Notices
3M reserves the right to make changes to its Products at any time and without notice. he information
furnished by 3M in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. he material contained herein is
supplied without any representation or warranty of any kind. 3M therefore assumes no responsibility,
consequential or otherwise, of any kind arising from the use of the Product.
1.4 Trademarks & Acknowledgements
3M is a trademark of 3M Company.
Windows, Vista, Visual C++, Windows 7 and Visual Basic are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in
the United States and other countries.
All other names contained herein are for reference only and are the property of their respective owners.
1.5 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
hese modules are intended to be used as part of a system and it is the system designer’s responsibility to
ensure compliance with the appropriate standards for the country of use. 3M can provide advice with achieving
EMC compliance. (See Appendix C – Read Head Cable for more details.)
All elements of the module are electrostatic sensitive. Components must only be
handled by trained engineers in an appropriately setup and maintained anti-static
workshop. Failure to observe anti-static precautions can lead to component
failure or a significantly reduced operational life.
1.6 Disposal - European Directive 00 /96/EC
Do not dispose of this equipment in domestic or general waste. hese devices can be
recycled and should be disposed of in accordance with your local and national regulations.
For more information contact your local 3M Office or visit www.3m.com
1.7 Packing for transportation
When packing this product for repair or shipment carefully disconnect cables and pack in the original packaging
cartons.
Anti-static bags must be used on all components. Failure to observe anti-static
precautions can lead to component failure or a significantly reduced operational
life.

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1.8 Office Locations
The Americas
1545 Carling Avenue
Suite 700
Ottawa, Ontario
CANADA
K1Z 8P9
telephone: [phone]
fax: [phone]
web: http://www.3m.com/security/en
Europe, Middle East and Africa
3M Rochford hompson
he Votec Centre
Hambridge Lane
Newbury
RG14 5 N
UK
telephone: [phone]
fax: [phone]
Web: http://www.passport-scanners.com
Asia, Pacific and Australasia
3M Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
Security Systems Division
1 Yishun Avenue 7
Singapore 768923
telephone: [phone]
fax: [phone]

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1.9 Global Technical Services
The Americas
direct line: [phone]
main number: [phone]
fax: [phone]
email: 3M-Ai [email protected]
United Kingdom
direct line: [phone]
main number: [phone]
fax: [phone]
email: [email protected]
Asia, Pacific and Australasia
telephone: [phone]
fax: [phone]
1.10 Revision History
Version Date Description
V1.00 November 2008 Original
V1.02 January 2010 Additional information and new format
V1.03 October 2010 Correct default jumpers fro R E Native
1.11 References
Description 3M Part No.
R E6700 Family CU E/N Plus Programming Manual 97-0200-21
R E6700 Family MUSE/N Programming Manual 97-0200-22
R E6700 Family R E Protocol Programming Manual 97-0200-31
R E6700 Family Programmable Download Manual 97-0200-41
Customer Information Sheet for R E Protocol 74-5330-X1

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The 3M
TM
RTE6701-OEM Passport Reader Module
.1 Overview
he 3M
M
R E6701-OEM Passport Reader Module is a compact, integrated unit designed to capture data from
a variety of travel documents using Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology. See Figure 1.
Figure 1 – RTE6701-OEM Passport Reader Module
he module consists of an optical decode PCB (known as the VC27U) and an optical read head (or camera).
Included with the module are the cables to connect the read head to the PCB. In addition a mechanical guide
assembly may be included which mounts the camera and provides for insertion and swiping of the travel
document.
All ICAO format machine readable travel documents, including passports, visas and identity cards are
supported. It is also possible to request airline ticket reading and the reading of banker’s cheques or other
specialist documents.
Documents are passed through the guide in a single hand-swipe motion and the derived ASCII data transmitted
to the host system via a virtual COMM port USB interface. Other outputs include a parallel port. Documents
can be passed across the read head in either direction making the device suitable for both left and right handed
operation.
he quality of the read operation can be indicated to the user by general purpose LED and buzzer outputs.
he PCB has a number of jumpers that can be used to configure the operation of the module.

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he reader is fully programmable and control programs can be downloaded to it in the event of firmware
updates or alternative functionality being required. All international airline standards are supported including
SI A CU E, ARINC MUSE, RESA CREWS, US government ECS compatibility and for cruise ships and hotels
the units can be connected to Fidelio systems.
A resource kit is supplied which includes demonstration programs, example code and both ocx and dll modules.
his manual applies to all versions of the equipment and covers the installation use and configuration of the
modules. he following documents are also applicable depending on the protocol which you are using:
. Applications
he 3M
M
R E6701-OEM is based on the best selling 3M
M
R E6701 Passport Reader which is in use by
Immigration Authorities, Border Control Police and international airlines the world over. he OEM module is
designed for integration into kiosks, keyboards and other items of equipment where document reading is
required.
.3 Features
• Reads passports, visas and other documents conforming to ICAO Document 9303
• Reads a wide variety of documents that are almost ICAO 9303 compliant
• Bi-directional hand-swipe with wide speed tolerance provides a high first time read rate
suitable for untrained use
• Small footprint and volume
• No moving parts hence virtually maintenance free
• Simple USB1.1 connectivity
• Programmable configuration and protocols which may be downloaded from the host
• Designed to be built into self-service terminals and keyboards

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3Software and Driver Installation
he 3M
M
R E6701-OEM Passport Reader Module is fully supported by the 3M
M
R E6700 Family Resource
Kit. his has all the manuals, drivers, test programs and sample code to enable you to integrate and support the
module.
3.1 Installing the 3M
TM
RTE6700 Family Resource Kit
he resource kit is available from our ftp site, contact your 3M sales representative or a support centre (details
in Section 1.9 above) for the details, latest version and passwords.
he resource kit is has an executable to install it, run setup.exe to start the process.
Note that you should install the drivers before plugging in the module for the first
time.
3. Checking the Version of the 3M
TM
RTE6700 Family Resource Kit
Use the Add/Remove Programs module in the Control Panel and click on ”Click here for Support
Information”.
3.3 Uninstalling the Resource Kit
Use the Add/Remove Programs module in the Control Panel and click on ”Change/Remove”. Select Automatic
and follow the instructions.