Hitachi PC-KCB120 User manual

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Hitachi Biometric Reader PC-KCB120
User Guide
Read all guidelines in this document carefully before using this product.
This document should be kept for the 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
contact with your distributor.
Hitachi, Ltd. permits the acquisition and use of the product according to the conditions
indicated in this document.
According to the statements contained in previous paragraphs, Hitachi, Ltd. will not assume
any liability or obligation for damages of any kind 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.
Hitachi, Ltd. does 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
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
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.
USB cable in the package must be used for connection to host computer in order to meet
FCC emission limits.

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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 your distributor
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.
Hazardous substance table for China
有毒有害物质或者元素
部件名称
铅
水银
镉
六价铬
多溴联苯
多溴二苯醚
（Pb）
（Hg）
（Cd）
（Cr(VI))
(PBB）
（PBDE）
印刷线路板
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机箱
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连接线缆
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光学部件
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USB 线缆
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○：表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在 GB/T26572-2011 规定的限量要求以下.
×：表示该有毒有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出 GB/T26572-2011 规定的限量要求.
备注：以上部件中，部分含有有毒有害物质超过是由于目前行业技术水平所限，暂时无法实现替代或减量化.
Notes
Attention: If the device is not properly used, device failure may occur.
Important: If the device is not properly used, 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
1. Introduction
Hitachi gratefully acknowledges your purchase of the Hitachi USB Finger Vein Biometric
Authentication Unit (hereafter referred to as “Biometric Reader”). The objective of this
document is to provide a basic understanding of how to handle and use the Biometric Reader.
1.1 Product characteristics
The Biometric Reader is a biometric authentication device that performs individual
authentication by capturing finger vein patterns.
1.2 What’s in the box
Your Biometric Reader package includes:
Biometric Reader ·········· 1 unit
USB Cable (1.8m/5.9ft) ····· 1 piece
1.3 Biometric Reader components
Overhead view
Back view
USB connector (Micro-B Type)
Scanning area (The area capturing the finger vein pattern)
Indicator LED
Smart Card slot

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1.4 LED color and Biometric Reader status
The indicator LED shows the status of the Biometric Reader. Depending on its color and
blinking state, please take an appropriate action. Note that Hitachi Finger Vein Biometric PKI
Middleware (C-N1719-11) (hereafter called the Middleware) needs to be installed in the PC.
Note: In some PCs the LED doesn’t become OFF when the PC enter SLEEP or POWER OFF.
1.5 Rating Label
2. Installation of the Biometric Reader
LED status
Biometric Reader status
Action
Off
Biometric Reader is not connected to the
PC or Biometric Reader is not
recognized by the Middleware.
Connect the Biometric Reader to
the PC. Install the Middleware.
Orange
Biometric Reader is connected to the PC
and is recognized by the Middleware.
(Smart Card is not inserted or
recognized.)
Insert a supported Smart Card to
the Biometric Reader.
Orange blink
Biometric Reader is connected to the PC
and Smart Card being is accessed.
Wait until the LED status
becomes Green.
Do not disconnect the Biometric
Reader or remove the Smart Card.
Green
Biometric Reader is connected to the PC
and Smart Card is recognized.
Biometric Reader is to ready for use.
-
Green blink
Biometric Reader is connected to the PC
and is requesting the capturing of finger
vein.
Place your finger on the scanning
area of the Biometric Reader.
Red
Biometric Reader is connected to the PC
and finger vein authentication failed.
Retry finger vein authentication.
Red blink
Biometric Reader is connected to the PC
and a device error occurred.
Disconnect the Biometric Reader
from PC and connect again.
Lot Number (7 digit)
Manufacturing Number (7 digit)
JC26AAJ
0000001

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2. Installation of the Biometric Reader
2.1 Place the Biometric Reader
Install the Biometric Reader on a horizontal and stable place. No light through a window or
from lamps should enter the scanning area of the Biometric Reader.
It is recommended that you use the Biometric Reader in the 300-1000 lx luminance
environment, which is equivalent to brightness suitable for reading a newspaper.
Important
Do not use the Biometric Reader in places where the Biometric Reader is exposed
to the strong light such as outdoors, near windows, near a light source. It may lead
to an authentication failure.
2.2 Connect the USB cable
Connect the USB Micro-B plug of the USB cable to the USB Micro-B connector of the
Biometric Reader.
Connect the plug A of the USB cable to the USB port of your PC.
Attention
Connect the USB plug and the USB connector securely. Hold the plug end when
connecting or disconnecting the USB cable to prevent the connectors from
breaking down.
Important
When connecting the USB cable via a USB hub, check the supply current. The
Biometric Reader may malfunction with insufficient power supply.
Biometric Reader may hold some heat due to the use of infra-red rays inside, but
this will not cause malfunctions.
Do not connect more than two Biometric Readers simultaneously to one PC. If
multiple Biometric Readers are connected, they will not work properly.
After connecting the Biometric Reader to your PC, wait for at least 5 seconds
before performing any operation.
Biometric Reader
USB Micro-B connector
USB Micro-B plug
USB cable

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2.3 Check the Biometric Reader is recognized
After connecting the Biometric Reader to your PC, check that the Biometric Reader is
recognized correctly by the PC. Note that Windows uses the Human Interface Device driver to
access the Biometric Reader, so you do not need to install a specific device driver for the
Biometric Reader.
Confirm that the Biometric Reader is displayed in the Device Manager as a Smart Card Reader.
2.4 Removing the Biometric Reader
Use following procedure to safely remove the Biometric Reader.
1. Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the notification area, at
the far right of the taskbar.
Note: To display the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon,
click Show hidden icons icon (the arrow at the left side of the notification area).
2. Click the name of the Biometric Reader in the list.
You are prompted that it is safe to remove the Reader.
3. Remove the Reader.
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3. How to use the Biometric Reader
3.1 How to insert / remove the Smart Card
Disconnect the USB cable before you insert or remove the Smart Card.
Important
Disconnect USB cable before you insert or remove the Smart Card.
It may cause broken the card or the slot.
1. Do not insert the Smart Card in the wrong direction.
Check the direction of the card before you insert it to the slot.
2. Do not insert or pull out the Smart Card except by fingers.
3. Don’t bend the Smart Card when insert or pull out the card.
- Insertion
Insert the Smart Card to the slot with the contact part in front.
Pinching the Smart Card with fingers from both sides of the card and insert it into the slot.
-Removal
Pinching Smart Card with fingers from both sides of the card and pull out it from the slot.
Contact part
Smart Card
Biomeric Reader

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3.2 How to perform a finger vein authentication
Place your finger on the scanning area of the Biometric Reader.
Place your fingertip on the groove of the back finger rest.
Place the underside of your finger gently on the front finger rest as indicated by the red circle in
the illustration below.
Important
Improper positioning of the finger may lead to an authentication failure. See the
Enrollment and Authentication Guide for details of the proper finger placement.
Finger vein authentication and enrollment may fail in the following cases:
narrow fingers - finger width under 10 mm/0.4 inch
wide fingers - finger width over 25 mm/1 inch
short fingers - finger cannot reach the back finger rest
Do not place any non-finger objects on the scanning area of the Biometric Reader.
Do not disconnect the USB cable or the Biometric Reader from the PC.
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Biometric Reader maintenance
4. Biometric Reader maintenance
Attention
Disconnect the USB cable before the maintenance of your Biometric Reader.
Keeping the cable connected during maintenance may cause failures.
Take caution so that the Biometric Reader is not exposed to any liquid or humidity
as it may cause malfunctioning.
Do not clean the device with organic solvents such as gasoline or alcohol.
4.1 Cleaning external parts
Periodic maintenance of the external parts of the Biometric Reader is recommended. About
once a month or whenever required according the condition of the Biometric Reader, clean the
external parts by rubbing it with a soft piece of cloth. If a dirt remains, use a mild detergent and
wipe it off with a damp cloth.
4.2 Cleaning scanning area
Maintenance of the scanning area is recommended about once a month or whenever it is dirty
with fingerprints and others.
1. Push sides and rise upwards to remove the finger rest (a black part) of the Biometric Reader.
2. Clean the scanning area using a soft piece of cloth.
If you find large dusts, remove them before cleaning.
3. After the cleaning is complete, place the finger rest back into its original position.
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5. Hardware specifications
*1: If the finger positioning is incorrect, authentication may fail even with the applicable finger
width.
*2: It is recommended to connect the Biometric Reader directly to the USB port of your PC. If
you need to connect the Biometric Reader via a USB hub, use a self-powered hub.
*3:When you reconnect the Biometric Reader to your PC after a disconnection, use the same
USB port to which the Biometric Reader was connected.
*4:When Biometric Reader is connected to the USB 3.0 port or USB 2.0 port, Biometric Reader
is recognized as a USB 1.1 device.
6. Troubleshooting
Name
Biometric Reader
Model
PC-KCB120
Applicable finger width *1
Wider than 10 mm/0.4 inch and narrower than 25 mm/1 inch
Interface
USB 1.1 *2 *3 *4
Dimensions
Approx.
69mm/2.7inch(W) x 97mm/3.8inch(D)x 79mm/3.1inch(H)
(USB cable not included)
Weight
Approx.
133g/4.7oz (USB cable not included)
Maximum Current
Consumption
DC 5V 500 mA (Bus powered)
Environment
Conditions
(Operation)
Operating
temperature
5 to 35 degrees C (41 to 95 degrees F)
Operating
Humidity
20 to 80% Rh (Do not allow condensation)
Environment
Conditions
(Storage)
Storage
Temperature
-10 to 60 degrees C (14 to 140 degrees F)
Storage
Humidity
20 to 80% Rh (Do not allow condensation)
Smart Card
ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1 sized

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6. Troubleshooting
This chapter presents methods for solving problems with the Biometric Reader.
The USB cable is connected to the Biometric Reader, but the LED does not turn
on in green
The supported Smart Card is not inserted.
→ Insert the supported Smart Card. You need to insert a Smart Card in which Hitachi
Hitachi Finger Vein PKI CAP F (C-N190F-43) is installed.
The required software is not installed.
→ Install Hitachi Finger Vein PKI Middleware F (C-N190F-11) in the PC.
The device driver is not appropriately configured.
→See 2.3 Check the Biometric Reader is recognized and confirm that the
device driver is properly configured on the PC.
The USB port of your PC is malfunctioning.
→ Restart your PC.
The Biometric Reader is damaged.
→ Please contact your retailer.
Authentication fails
Your finger position is not stable during the capture process
→ Place your finger properly on the scanning area during the capture process. Do not
move your finger until the capture process is completed.
Your finger is not properly placed.
→ Place your finger properly into the scanning area as shown in the Authentication and
Registration Guide.
Your finger is wounded, excessively dry or dirty
→ Wash or clean your finger, then perform authentication again. When your finger is
wounded, excessively dry or dirty, a quality finger vein image may not be obtained
and it may result in authentication failure.
Your current finger condition differs from that at enrollment.
→ Enroll your finger again.
Your finger width is over 25 mm/1 inch or below 10 mm/0.4 inch
→ Enroll other finger. When a finger is too wide or too narrow, a quality finger vein
image is not obtained and it may result in authentication failure.
Authentication does not start
The Biometric Reader is not ready to start the authentication process.
→When the Biometric Reader is connected to the PC and Smart Card is inserted
properly, its LED light is on in green. However, when connecting the Biometric
Reader or inserting the Smart Card, you need to wait for at least 5 seconds until the
LED status changes from blank or orange blink to green, before performing an
authentication process.

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The software and the manual can be used and managed under the responsibility of the
administrator registered in the relevant document of Biometric Reader.
Without the express consent of Hitachi, Ltd., the following is prohibited:
1. Reproduction, photocopying or transference of this user's guide contents, either
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User Guide
1st Edition June 2018
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