HID identiCLASS User manual

identiCLASS®
Developer Tool Kit
USER GUIDE
June 28, 2010
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Version History
Date
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Description
Document
Version
June 29,
2010
IRC
Updated mechanical drawings & changed antenna caqble
length to 10cm
Rev 3.0
June 25,
2010
IRC
Final edits, refined deliverables, document ID added, final
mechanical drawings
Rev 2.0
6/03/10
JM
Third Draft
Rev 1.2
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JM
Second Draft
Rev 1.1
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Initial Draft
Rev 1.0
Contents
1Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 3
2What’s in the Box ...........................................................................................................................4
3Choosing the components you need...........................................................................................5
4Example Configurations................................................................................................................8
5identiCLASS configuration, setup and testing .........................................................................11
6Integrating identiCLASS with your equipment .........................................................................13
7Mechanical Specifications ..........................................................................................................14
8Configuration................................................................................................................................20
9Regulatory ....................................................................................................................................22
Appendices................................................................................................................................................25
Contact.......................................................................................................................................................26

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1Overview
1.1 Introduction
identiCLASS is a universal e-Government reader platform designed for integration into OEM
equipment which provides contact or contactless reading of electronic documents, for example,
Electronic Passports, Electronic National ID Cards, Electronic Driver‟s Licences.
The identiCLASS Developer Tool Kit contains everything a customer needs to integrate
identiCLASS into their systems, including two types of Reader Board: a small footprint board for
space-restricted or mobile devices using an external antenna, and a larger board with built-in
antenna for terminals, as well all the accessories such as cables, drivers and software that will
be needed to complete the task.
1.2 This Guide
This guide describes:
The components supplied in your identiCLASS Developer Tool Kit.
How to choose the components you need for your application and example
configurations.
How to connect the components which you will be using.
How to integrate the identiCLASS reader with your equipment, including tips on
installation
Board dimensions, mounting dimensions, etc.
Using the Software Configuration Tool to configure parameters within the
identiCLASS reader.
1.3 Related Documents
Source
Description
HID
identiCLASS Quick Start Guide
HID
identiCLASS Product Data Sheet
HID
identiCLASS Software Configuration Tool User Guide
HID
identiCLASS Software Developer Guide
1.4 Ordering
See the identiCLASS How to Order Guide.
1.5 RFID Standards Supported
The following RFID standards are supported with identiCLASS, ISO 14443A, ISO 14443B,
ISO15693

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2What’s in the Box
The box is divided into four layers: this section tells you what should be in each layer, starting
with Layer 1 at the top.
Layer 1
sample e-passport (A)
one sample dual-interface card (ID card) (B)
one USB memory stick containing drivers, software, documentation,
release notes etc (C)
Layer 2
identiCLASS 3300 Reader Core (A)
identiCLASS smart card adapter –full card size (B)
identiCLASS smart card adapter –SIM card size (C)
15cm smartcard adapter cable (D)
Slots (E) & (F) are not populated
Layer 3
identiCLASS 3500 Reader Board (A)
identiCLASS ID1 antenna (B)
identiCLASS ID3 antenna (C)
10cm antenna cable (D)
Layer 4
USB cable
*Not included in the current version of the Developer Tool Kit –will become available at a later date.

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3Choosing the components you need
3.1 3500 Reader Board
The identiCLASS 3500 Reader Board has:
One internal antenna
connections to one or two external antennas
internal SAM socket
USB connection
FCC modular approval is planned for release in late 2010. See identiCLASS
microsite at www.hidglobal.com/main/identiclass for the latest information.
The 3500 Reader Board will read contactless cards/passports using its built-in antenna. It can
be connected to one or two external antennas, either large (ID3) or small (ID1) see Example
Configurations. The 3500 Reader Board is capable of reading ID0 credentials via its built-in
SAM socket.
3.2 3300 Reader Core

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The identiCLASS 3300 reader core has:
one connection to an external antenna
one connection to a smart card adapter
USB connection
small size for use in mobile / hand-held devices
The 3300 Reader Core will read contactless cards/passports using an external antenna, either
large (ID3) or small (ID1). It can be connected to an external smart card adapter which enables
it to read either full-size contact cards or SIM-size contact cards, see Example Configurations. It
can be used with both a contactless antenna and a contact smart card adapter at the same
time.
3.3 ID1 Small Antenna
The identiCLASS ID1 small antenna provides reading of contactless passports/credentials. It
can be connected to the identiCLASS 3500 Reader Board or to the identiCLASS 3300 Reader
Core. It may be used on its own, or mounted next to another antenna to enable reading of
contactless cards/passports in whichever orientation they are presented, see Example
Configurations.
3.4 ID3 Large Antenna
The identiCLASS ID3 large antenna provides reading of contactless passports/credentials. It
can be connected to the identiCLASS 3500 Reader Board or to the identiCLASS 3300 Reader
Core. Its large window enables an optical reader to be mounted in the centre. It may be used on

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its own, or mounted next to another antenna to enable reading of contactless
passports/credentials in whichever orientation they are presented, see Example Configurations.
3.5 Full-size Smart Card Adapter
The identiCLASS full-size smart card adapter provides reading of contact cards using an ISO
7816 compliant interface. It can be connected to the identiCLASS 3300 Reader Core, see
Example Configurations.
3.6 ID0 Smart Card Adapter
The identiCLASS SIM-size smart card adapter reads ID0 credentials via its built-in SAM socket.
It can be connected to the identiCLASS 3300 Reader Core, see Example Configurations.

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4Example Configurations
4.1 Stand-alone 3500 Reader Board
The simplest layout is the 3500 Reader Board on its own, using its built-in antenna:
The USB connection is used to configure the Reader Board, and to receive data from the
Reader Board when it reads a card. Power is provided from the USB cable.
4.2 3500 Reader Board and external small antenna
Connect the ID1 antenna to one of the external antenna connectors on the 3500 Reader Board
using the supplied cable (4091A01 10cm):
This layout provides two antennas adjacent to each other, so a passport can be presented in
any orientation and it will still be read. This is achieved via an antenna switching circuit which
turns off the unused antenna once the chip in the credential is detected by one of the antennas.

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4.3 3500 Reader Board and external large antenna
Connect the ID3 antenna to one of the external antenna connectors on the 3500 Reader Board
using the supplied cable (4091A01 10cm):
This layout provides two antennas adjacent to each other, so a passport can be presented in
any orientation and it will still be read. An ID3 antenna is designed to enable integration with an
optical character recognition (OCR) reader.
4.4 3500 Reader Board and two external large antennas
Connect the ID3 antennas to both of the external antenna connectors on the 3500 Reader
Board using the supplied cable (4091A01 10cm):

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This layout provides two antennas adjacent to each other, so a passport can be presented in
any orientation and it will still be read. OCR readers can be mounted in the centres of the ID3
large antennas.
4.5 3300 Reader Core and external small antenna
Connect the ID1 antenna to the external antenna connector on the 3300 Reader Core using the
supplied cable (4091A01 10cm):
This layout provides a small antenna connected to the reader core which is also small, making
this layout ideal for space-restricted applications as well as mobile / hand-held devices.
4.6 3300 Reader Core, full-size contact card reader and large antenna
Connect the full-size smart card adapter to the SAM connector on the 3300 Reader Core using
the supplied cable (4091A04 15cm). Connect the ID3 antenna to the external antenna
connector on the 3300 Reader Core using the supplied cable (4091A01 10cm):
This layout provides a contact card reader, plus a large antenna for contactless cards, in the
centre of which an OCR reader can be mounted.

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5identiCLASS configuration, setup and testing
It is best to set up the reader, configure it and test it before installing it in your own enclosure.
You will then know that it is working correctly with no metal affecting its operation, such as may
occur when it is mounted in your equipment.
5.1 Installing the identiCLASS DTK
1. Take the USB memory stick supplied with the identiCLASS Developer Tool Kit and
insert it in one of the USB connectors on your computer.
The stick will auto-run; if you have not previously accepted the End User Licence
Agreement (EULA), a screen is displayed showing the EULA.
2. Read the EULA, tick the box to accept it and click on the OK button.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the drivers & the identiCLASS
configuration tool.
4. If you select the „Typical‟ install option then all of the components of the
identiCLASS DTK shall be installed.
5. Note that if you wish to install the drivers or any of the other components within the
identiCLASS DTK separately then please select the „Custom‟ install option
6. Connect the reader board to your computer using the USB cable provided in the
identiCLASS Developer Tool Kit.
5.2 Downloading the latest software
1. Take the USB memory stick supplied with the identiCLASS Developer Tool Kit and
insert it in one of the USB connectors on your computer.
The stick will auto-run and a screen is displayed showing the End User Licence
Agreement (EULA).
2. Read the EULA, tick the box to accept it and click on the OK button.
3. If your computer is on line and you have not registered your product then please do
so now –you will then be able to download the latest drivers, software and
documentation for your identiCLASS Developer Tool Kit.
4. If your computer is on line and you have registered your product, go to
www.hidglobal.com, choose the identiCLASS product option and follow the
instructions on the screen to download the latest updates onto your local computer.
5.3 Installing and running the software configuration tool
1. Double-click on the identiCLASS icon on your desktop to run the program.
2. If the reader board is connected to the computer via the USB port, the screen will
display the Reader Information. An example screen is shown below:

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3. Now present a sample card or passport to the reader. If the reader reads the
credentials from the card or passport, the screen changes to say Connected in
green as shown below and the Credential Information is displayed:
4. For details of how to configure your system using the Software Configuration Tool,
please refer to the identiCLASS Software Configuration Tool User Guide.

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6Integrating identiCLASS with your equipment
6.1 Tips for installing identiCLASS readers and antennas
Installing the antennas in surroundings which have metal anywhere nearby may cause the
reader to suffer reduced performance, or even not work at all. It is best to set up and test the
reader/antennas before enclosing them so you know they are working, as described in section
5. The following guidelines will help when you integrate the identiCLASS readers and antennas
with your equipment.
1. If possible, mount the antennas in an enclosure which is not made of metal, and
contains little or no metal inside. This is the ideal solution.
2. Keep metal as far away as possible from the antenna(s).
3. Install identiCLASS and test it in its new enclosure. If it worked when tested outside
the enclosure, but now does not work, you need either a) to relocate the antennas
further away from the metal, or b) to use ferrite material to cancel the effect of the
metal in the enclosure. Ideally, use a different enclosure without any metal.
4. Using ferrite material is a matter of trial and error. Ferrites are magnetically soft
ceramic materials which consist of mixed crystals, or compounds, of ferric oxide
and another bivalent metal oxide. The main characteristic of ferrites is that they are
a poor electrical conductors while having a high magnetic permeability. This allows
ferrites to be used to shield the reader‟s field from nearby metal.
6.2 Cables
Cables are provided to connect antennas to readers (150mm), to connect smart card adapters
to the 3300 Reader Core (150mm) and to connect the reader to the USB port.
The ribbon cable should not be folded with a hard crease (radius defined at <
3mm) like a piece of paper more than once; for example if creased at 1mm
never unfold it.
The cable performs best if placed in free space. To avoid detuning the antenna,
do not attach the cable to a metal surface. Observe capacitive couplings near
metallic surfaces: within 10mm.
If a cable is damaged it must be replaced by the exact type and length item.

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7Mechanical Specifications
The following section details all mechanical specifications for the identiCLASS readers,
antennas and interfaces. Full resolution files are available on the USB memorystick and on the
identiCLASS Tool Kit developer‟s website.
7.1 identiCLASS 3500 Reader Board
Figure 7-1 –3500 Reader Board dimensions and mounting holes

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7.2 identiCLASS 3300 Reader Core
Figure 7-2 –3300 Reader Core dimensions and mounting holes

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7.3 Smart Card Adapter –full-size card
Figure 7-3 –Smart Card Adapter dimensions and mounting holes

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7.4 Smart Card Adapter –SIM-size card
Figure 7-4 –SIM Card Adapter dimensions and mounting holes

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7.5 Antennas
The antennas for the identiCLASS readers are “air-tuned”.
This means that the antenna is pre-tuned for open air conditions (for example, not near metal).
When an air-tuned antenna is placed near metal, its tuning is affected causing it to perform with
a slightly smaller read range. More importantly, communication errors become more frequent
when large data transfers are involved.
7.5.1 Antenna Model ID1
Figure 7-5 –ID1 Antenna

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7.5.2 Antenna Model ID3
Figure 7-6 –ID3 Antenna

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8Configuration
It may be helpful in certain situations to adjust the following parameters using the Software
Configuration Tool.
8.1 Modulation Index (MI)
The Modulation Index has to be within the range defined in the standard to which your
equipment must conform.
8.2 Rx Threshold
The Rx Threshold can be adjusted. In situations where there is background RF noise, the the
Rx Threshold can be increased so that the receiver will not be switched on by the noise.
8.3 Rx Gain
The Rx Gain can be adjusted. It may be desirable to reduce the Rx Gain when there is
background RF noise.
8.4 Changing these parameters
To adjust any of these parameters, do the following:
1. Run the Software Configuration Tool.
2. Click on the Device Settings tab.
3. If you have more than one reader connected to the computer, choose it in the drop-
down box at the top of the screen.
4. Choose the standard for which you want to apply these settings by choosing one of
the tabs on the left.
5. If you have more than one antenna connected to the reader, choose the antenna
whose settings you want to configure: Antenna 0, Antenna 1, Antenna 2.
6. Set values according to standard configuration for: in this drop-down box
choose the type of antenna you are configuring: