Gemalto AT9000 MK2 User manual

Gemalto Document ReaderAT9000MK2
User Guide
Document: DT-01898
Version: D
Date: August 2017

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Important Notices
By using the Gemalto Document Reader AT9000 MK2 product range (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 Gemalto the user is responsible for determining whether the
Gemalto Product is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for user’s application. Warranties, remedies and limitations may vary by
product and jurisdiction.
Gemalto offers a range of security products to protect against article and/or document identity counterfeit, alteration, diversion,
duplication, simulation and substitution. However no security products can guarantee absolute protection against attempts to
successfully accomplish these illegal activities.
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U.S. Pat Nos. 6,019,287 and 6,611,612
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Preface
This user guide describes the features and functions of the Gemalto Document Reader AT9000 MK2
(PV60-xx-xx-xx).
Revision History
Version
Date
Description
A
Feb 27, 2013
Release version
B
June 2015
Updated contact info
C
Feb. 2016
EMC compatibility notice
D
Aug 2017
Gemalto
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
The Products are designed to be immune to levels of interference generated within an office environment
and not to interfere with other equipment. In order to provide this level of compatibility the Product, its
cabling and Power Supply Unit (PSU) or its installations, must not be modified in any way.
Modifications or changes to the Product, the interface cables or the power
supply not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the User's
authority to operate the Product and/or break local laws or regulations.
In some situations AC line transients or Electrostatic Discharge may cause a
loss of communication between the document reader and the host application.
If this occurs, it may be necessary to restart the host application, or unplug
and reconnect the USB cable, or power cycle the document reader in order to
restore operation.
For further regulatory information or copies of certificates contact your local Gemalto representative or
direct your questions to [e-mail]
EMC Compliance Europe
The Product meets the following European Council Directives:
Scanner: EMC (2014/30/EU), RFID Option RED (2014/53/EU)
PSU: EMC (2014/30/EU), LVD (2014/35/EU)
FCC/Canada Radio Frequency Rules and Regulations
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Rules. These limits are designed to provide
a reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference
in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his/her own expense.

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NO MODIFICATIONS. Modifications to this device shall not be made without the written consent of
Gemalto. Unauthorized modifications may void the authority granted under FCC Rules permitting the
operation of this device.
Product Labelling
FCC ID: MESPR01517
IC: 22832-PR01517
U.S. Pat. Nos.
6,019,287 and
6,611,612
FCC Labelling
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 ID: MESPR01517
Canada Labelling
This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation
of the device.

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Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts
de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est
susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Canadian ID: 22832-PR01517
Disposal - European Directive 2002/96/EC
Do not dispose of this equipment in domestic or general waste. These devices can be
recycled and should be disposed of in accordance with your local and national
regulations.
Do not send equipment back to Gemalto unsolicited.
Packing for Transportation
When packing this product for repair or shipment, carefully disconnect the cables and power supply and
pack in the original inner and outer packaging cartons.

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Important Safety Information
This manual contains important information regarding the operation of the Gemalto AT9000 MK2 Full
Page Reader. For the safe and reliable operation of the readers, all users must ensure that they are
familiar with and fully understand all instructions contained herein.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in injury or
equipment damage.
Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in equipment damage.
Note:
Provides additional important information.
To reduce the risk associated with hazardous voltage which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury:
Do not use the reader with any AC power supply other than the provided Gemalto AC
power supply.
Do not use AC power supply and/or power cord if damaged.
Do not open the reader and/or power supply. Reader is to be serviced by trained
personnel only. No user serviceable parts or adjustments inside.
Do not modify or attempt to modify the reader and/or AC power supply.
Use only in an indoor dry location. Do not use the product in an outdoor and/or wet
environment.
Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents. These may scratch the glass or damage the
plastic parts.

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Table of Contents
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)..................................................................................................................................3
FCC/Canada Radio Frequency Rules and Regulations......................................................................................................3
Disposal - European Directive 2002/96/EC.........................................................................................................................5
Packing for Transportation ..................................................................................................................................................5
1. Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................................8
Supported documents and formats .....................................................................................................................................8
Imaging features ...............................................................................................................................................................10
Physical design features ...................................................................................................................................................10
Common applications........................................................................................................................................................10
Security features ...............................................................................................................................................................11
True-color/anti-glare technologies.....................................................................................................................................12
Reader components..........................................................................................................................................................13
2. Installing the Reader.......................................................................................................................................................16
Unpack the reader............................................................................................................................................................. 16
Install the software ............................................................................................................................................................ 17
Connect the reader cables ................................................................................................................................................17
Power on the reader.......................................................................................................................................................... 18
Test the reader installation................................................................................................................................................18
3. Reading Documents........................................................................................................................................................21
4. Maintenance ....................................................................................................................................................................23
Powering the reader on/off................................................................................................................................................23
Cleaning the reader...........................................................................................................................................................23
Removing the document hood ..........................................................................................................................................23
Replacing the document glass ..........................................................................................................................................24
Adjusting the document clip height....................................................................................................................................26
5. Specifications..................................................................................................................................................................28
6. Troubleshooting..............................................................................................................................................................30
7. Customer Service............................................................................................................................................................32
Returning the reader for maintenance...............................................................................................................................33

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1. Introduction
The Gemalto AT9000 MK2 Full Page Readers are intelligent, Optical Character Recognition (OCR), full-
image capture and Radio Frequency IDentification (RFID) devices that provide automated data capture
from a variety of personal identification documents, including ePassports, passports, visas and other
travel documents.
The reader’s small footprint and its ability to image challenging documents in brightly lit conditions with
minimal CPU loading on the host PC makes it ideal for use by immigration control, airlines, banks, hotels,
and casinos. The readers have no motorized moving parts to ensure maximum reliability.
Gemalto Document Reader AT9000 MK2
Supported documents and formats
The Gemalto Document Reader AT9000 MK2 reads a wide-range of documents and formats:
Supported documents include passports, visas and all other ICAO-standard (ICAO 9303) travel
documents, as well as many non-ICAO variations.
Integrated ePassport and e-driving license (eDL/iDL) support so operator can read the OCR and
smartcard chip in one operation. All data groups, hashings, validations, basic access control
(BAC), passive/active authentication (PA/AA), Chip Authentication (CA), Terminal Authentication
(TA), Extended Access Control (EAC PKI 1.11) and Supplementary Access Control (SAC) are
supported.
Optical character recognition (OCR) support for reading the Machine-Readable Zone (MRZ) and
Human-Readable Zone (HRZ) on machine readable travel documents (MRTD).
Optical & RFID reading of 1 line eDL reading and access control for driving licenses to ISO18013
parts 2 &3
Reads 1D and 2D barcodes (PDF417, Aztec, QR codes and Data Matrix).
Reads home print and mobile (cell) phone boarding passes (BCBP) and 1D/2D barcodes.
ISO7816 contact smartcard reading (optional)
Magnetic stripe reading (optional)
Enhanced document identification and authentication software (optional)

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Imaging features
The Gemalto Document Reader AT9000 MK2 family has the following imaging features:
True-color and anti-glare technologies deliver accurate, true-color images while minimizing
interference from document laminate reflections, optically-variable security features or ambient
light
Multiple light sources for image capture and authentication –visible (RGB), infra-red (IR), ultra-
violet (UV-A)
Captures full-color or grey-scale images
400 and 720 DPI camera options
Flexible software interface (Gemalto Document Reader SDK) allows host application to select
which illumination sources to use, image type, image compression, photo extraction, etc.
Environments include Visual C++®, Java® and Microsoft® .NET Framework for Visual Basic®
.NET and Visual C#®
Gemalto Confirm Laminate imaging with tamper detection
Physical design features
The Gemalto Document Reader AT9000 MK2 family has the following physical design features:
Supports single-handed operation. Semi-enclosed removable hood holds document in place
during reading.
Document hood may be removed if desired. The reader is capable of hoodless operation in most
brightly-lit indoor environments.
Simple, intuitive and quick operation that accepts documents in any orientation
Small footprint, no moving parts, robust construction.
Provides two USB2.0 ports for attaching additional biometric devices like a webcam or fingerprint
reader.
Powered from a single USB 2.0 port. An optional external power supply is available to support
externally attached modules (e.g. magnetic stripe or contact smartcard reader) or USB
peripherals.
Common applications
Typical uses of the Gemalto Document Reader AT9000 MK2 include:
APIS data capture with cross checking of FAA watch lists
ePassport and other travel document reading and authentication
Scanning full-color or grey-scale images of travel documents
Electronic manifests with traveler photo images
Hotel check-in and reporting
Document authentication at banks and casinos
ID checks
Airline ticket fraud detection

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Travel document quality assurance
Security features
The Gemalto Document Reader AT9000 MK2 can help the operator detect forged or counterfeit
documents.
Reading the UV features printed in fluorescent inks on a document provides inspectors with color images
of covert document security features.
Optional Gemalto Confirm Laminate imaging allows the inspectors to quickly verify the authenticity of the
document. It can also indicate if documents have been tampered with by revealing marks or other
damage.
The following images were taken using the Gemalto AT9000 MK2 Full Page Reader.
Visible Image
Infrared Image
Ultraviolet Image
Confirm Laminate Image

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True-color/anti-glare technologies
Anti-glare technology, ambient light compensation and true color imaging ensure that the Gemalto
Document Reader AT9000 MK2 will deliver superior, accurate images of challenging documents in
demanding conditions, including those with holographic laminates.
Without Anti-Glare Technology
With Anti-Glare Technology
Overhead Ambient Lighting
Ambient Light Removed

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Reader components
The Gemalto Document Reader AT9000 MK2 is a small desktop device with:
A window for scanning documents
Device status and activity lights
Back panel ports for communication, power, and security
Removable document hood and adjustable clip to allow for scanning of oversized documents
Optional 5 volt power supply
Optional rear-mounted smartcard reader
Optional rear-mounted magnetic strip reader
Depending on your model, various configurations or components may be available.
Document Reader AT9000 MK2
without removable document hood
Document Reader AT9000 MK2
with optional smartcard reader and
optional fixed hood
Document Reader AT9000 MK2
with optional magnetic stripe reader and
removable document hood
Document window
The document window is a glass surface located on top of the reader. Place documents on the window to
scan them. The reader will automatically detect when a document is placed on it.
Keep this surface clean to ensure optimum operation of the reader. See “Cleaning the reader” on page
34.
Indicator lights
The indicator lights show the reader status and scan results.
Light
Color
Description
Error
Red
Document is of an unknown type or did not process properly.
OK
Green
A known document type was presented and processing was
successful.
Busy
Yellow
Reader is scanning a document and processing the data.
Ready
Blue
Reader is ready to scan a document (when connected to the host
application).
Flashing Blue
USB cable is not connected (only present if optional power supply is
used)

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Back panel
The back panel contains the power switch, power supply connector, and USB ports. Data is sent to the
host PC through the USB host connector. When powered from the optional external power supply, the
reader also functions as a USB 2.0 hub. It has two auxiliary ports for connecting additional USB
peripherals (such as a mouse, keyboard, or 2D barcode reader).
The Kensington® Security Slot can be used to tether the reader to the workspace.
The reader is capable of operating on USB 2.0 power. However, when operating on USB power, due to
the limited power available over the USB interface:
performance of the reader will be superior when using the external power supply
the back panel USB peripheral ports will not be available.
A power supply is included with each Gemalto AT9000 MK2 Full Page Reader.
To reduce the risk associated with hazardous voltage which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury:
Do not use the reader with any AC power supply other than the provided Gemalto AC
power supply.
Do not use AC power supply and/or power cord if damaged.
Do not open the reader and/or power supply. Reader is to be serviced by trained
personnel only. No user serviceable parts or adjustments inside.
Do not modify or attempt to modify the reader and/or AC power supply.
Use only in an indoor dry location. Do not use the product in an outdoor and/or wet
environment.
Document hood
The Document Reader AT9000 MK2 features a semi-enclosed hood that performs two functions: it holds
the document in place to enable hands-free operation and it minimizes ambient light to ensure high-
quality scans. The hood can easily be removed if the user needs to scan an extra thick document, or if
the user finds it more convenient to use the reader this way.
The Gemalto Document Reader AT9000 MK2 can compensate for ambient light in most bright office
environments.

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An adjustable document clip located above the document window ensures that documents, regardless of
their thickness, easily slide into the reader and are held flat during scanning.

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2. Installing the Reader
This chapter explains how to install the Gemalto Document Reader AT9000 MK2 software and connect
the reader to the PC.
Before you begin
Before you install the reader, you need to meet the following requirements:
A PC with USB 2.0 ports (the reader will not work if connected to a USB 1.1 port)
A PC running Windows® /XP/Vista/7/8.1/10
Administrative rights to install the software
If you are installing multiple readers with the RFID option, ensure a minimum of 25 cm (10 inches)
between readers to prevent potential interference.
Unpack the reader
Each reader package consists of:
Gemalto Document Reader AT9000 MK2
PSU and AC cable (optional)
Test card
USB communication cable
3M™ Scotch-Brite™ Microfiber Cleaning Cloth
Software download instructions
To unpack the reader:
1. Remove the contents from the box and separate the components from the packing material.
2. Verify that all the parts described have been received. If any parts are missing or damaged, contact
Gemalto Global Technical Services (GTS).
3. Keep and store the original packaging in the event that the reader requires shipment back to
Gemalto for maintenance.
Note: If the reader has been stored in a cold environment (i.e. below room temperature), allow the
reader warm up for a minimum two hours before powering it on.
DO NOT connect the reader to the computer until you have installed the software. See “Install
the software” on page 17.

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Install the software
The reader package contains an instruction sheet with links to a customer portal to download the software
components and documentation necessary to install and operate the reader:
Gemalto demonstration programs and SDK
Reader and software documentation
Required drivers
Additional SDKs based on the reader model
To install the reader software:
1. Download the latest SDK software from the link. Click on the Gemalto Document Reader SDK x.x.x
Setup.exe link and save the exe file to a known location on the PC (for example, the desktop).
2. Run the downloaded .exe file and follow the on-screen instructions.
Connect the reader cables
Note: Make sure you install the software before connecting the reader.
To install the reader, you need to connect the following cables:
USB cable –The reader is supplied with a USB 2.0 cable (Type A to Type B). The cable provides
both power and data connectivity to the reader.
Type B (connects to reader)
Type A (connects to PC)
Power supply (optional) –You need to use the optional PSU if you want to use the reader as
a powered USB2.0 hub. The Power connector is a latching type that cannot accidentally detach
as the reader is moved about. To remove the connector, grasp the connector shell and pull away
from the reader. The connector shell will slide backward slightly, allowing the connector to
disengage from the reader.
To connect the reader cables:
Note: Use on the USB cable and optional PSU provided with the reader.
Modifications or changes to the Product, the interface cables or the power
supply not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the User's
authority to operate the Product and/or break local laws or regulations.

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To reduce the risk associated with hazardous voltage which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury:
Do not use the reader with any AC power supply other than the
provided Gemalto AC power supply.
1. Connect the USB cable:
I. Insert the Type B connector into the USB port located on the back of the reader.
II. Insert the Type A connector into a USB port on the host PC.
2. If want to attach peripheral USB devices to the reader, you will need to connect the power supply (if
you are using the reader as-is, you can skip this step). To connect the power supply:
I. Connect the connector from the power supply to the power connector at the rear of the
reader. Do not force. There is only one orientation that will allow the cable to be connected
to the power port.
II. Connect the AC cable to a functioning power outlet.
Power on the reader
To power on the reader press the power switch located on the back of the reader for approximately 0.5
second.
A power-on self-test occurs automatically when the reader powers up. If the reader is installed correctly
and is operational, the indicator lights will perform the following boot-up sequence:
All lights come on briefly at initial power-up.
During power-up self test the OK light (green) remains on while the Ready light (blue) flashes.
After approximately 10 seconds, the Ready light (blue) remains on and all other lights turn off
The lights may also indicate the following common communication errors:
The blue Ready light flashes rapidly if no USB connection is detected.
The blue Ready and red Error lights flash rapidly if a USB 1.1 connection is detected. The reader
will not transfer document images over a USB 1.1 connection.
Test the reader installation
After installing the reader, perform a quick test to ensure the reader is functioning properly and the
software was installed correctly.
To test the reader:
1. Start the application Page Reader Expo from the shortcut created during software installation.
2. Select a scheme that matches your reader. If you are unsure, select the “ePassport and Images”
scheme.

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3. Click Select.
4. Verify that the Ready light (blue) is on and the Reader State in the lower left is “Enabled”.
The reader is ready to accept documents.
5. Select the test card (DS-00031 or DS-00034) supplied with the reader.
6. Place the test card face down on the document window, aligned with the left guide, with the test
card instructions facing up.
7. Push the card to the back of the document window until it stops.
Note: Do not move the document during the scanning process.
8. Observe the lights during the scanning procedure.
The Ready light (blue) turns off and the Busy light (yellow) turns on while the reader scans and
processes the data.
The OK light (green) turns on, indicating a successful read.
The Ready light (blue) turns on, indicating that the reader is ready to scan another document.
The data from the test card is sent to the host computer and the results displayed on the PC screen.
If the test is successful, a screen similar to the following screen is displayed.

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