Kofax Multi-Card User manual

Kofax Ethernet Card Reader
User Guide
September 23, 2020
Version 1.0

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Contents
Introduction...................................................................................................................................................................4
Purpose......................................................................................................................................................................4
Kofax Ethernet Card Reader ......................................................................................................................................4
Hardware versions.....................................................................................................................................................5
Default configurations ...............................................................................................................................................6
Included items ...........................................................................................................................................................7
Compatibility .............................................................................................................................................................7
Installation.....................................................................................................................................................................8
Mounting ...................................................................................................................................................................8
Connecting to the network........................................................................................................................................9
Connecting in Maintenance Mode ..........................................................................................................................10
Network communications ...........................................................................................................................................11
IP address.................................................................................................................................................................11
Discovery .................................................................................................................................................................11
Communication .......................................................................................................................................................12
High availability........................................................................................................................................................12
Encryption................................................................................................................................................................13
Factory Reset ...........................................................................................................................................................13
Usage ...........................................................................................................................................................................14
Presenting cards ......................................................................................................................................................14
Beeper .....................................................................................................................................................................14
LED indicator............................................................................................................................................................15
Offline indications................................................................................................................................................15
Online indications................................................................................................................................................16
Maintenance and configuration ..................................................................................................................................17
Factory resetting in Maintenance Mode .................................................................................................................18

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Configuring network settings ..................................................................................................................................19
Setting the operating mode.....................................................................................................................................20
Restricting operation to certain card types.............................................................................................................21
Loading a custom configuration file ........................................................................................................................22
Updating reader firmware.......................................................................................................................................23
Card Testing.................................................................................................................................................................24
Reading card numbers.............................................................................................................................................24
Reading card types ..................................................................................................................................................25
Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................................................................26
Reader not responding, LED off ......................................................................................................................26
Configuration fails after discovery and import........................................................................................................26
Reader remains locked after Factory Reset.............................................................................................................26
Reader stops functioning after server is moved or changed...................................................................................27
Card not detected by reader ...................................................................................................................................28
Technical Reference ....................................................................................................................................................29
Low frequency (125/134 kHz) card support ............................................................................................................29
High frequency (13.56 MHz) card support ..............................................................................................................30
Specifications...........................................................................................................................................................31

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Introduction
Purpose
This user guide provides information on the Kofax Ethernet Card Reader and is intended for
imaging professionals involved in the deployment of Kofax’ControlSuite, Copitrak, Equitrac,
Output Manager, and SafeCom products.
Kofax Ethernet Card Reader
The Kofax Ethernet Card Reader is a network connected RFID reader that allows users to
authenticate themselves to Kofax products using their contactless ID card, badge, tag, or key
fob.
Ethernet reader features include:
•10/100 Mbps operation with auto-MDI/MDIX
•internal switch connecting to both the network and a downstream print device
•Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) capable
•AC mains adapter for use without PoE

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Hardware versions
The Kofax Ethernet Card Reader comes in three versions:
•Multi-Card
Built with an NXP chipset, the Multi-Card reader supports a wide variety of 125 kHz RFID and
13.56 MHz contactless smartcard technologies based on ISO14443 and ISO15693 standards.
•iClass and Legic
Built with a LEGIC chipset, the iClass and Legic reader supports a wide variety of 13.56 MHz
contactless smartcard technologies based on ISO14443 and ISO15693 standards. It can retrieve
encrypted data from iCLASS (not including iCLASS SE or Seos), LEGIC Prime, and
LEGIC Advant secure credentials.
•iClass Seos + Multi-Card
Built with an NXP chipset, the iClass Seos + Multi-Card reader supports a wide variety of 125 kHz
RFID and 13.56 MHz contactless smartcard technologies based on ISO14443 and ISO15693
standards. It contains an iCLASS SE Processor to decrypt the Physical Access Card System
(PACS) data from iCLASS, iCLASS SE, and iCLASS Seos secure credentials.
Each version is identified by a unique hardware part number:
Version
Reader Part Number
Boxed Part Number
Multi-Card
Y591-EMUL-402
Y10B-EMUL-402
iClass and Legic
Y591-ELGI-402
Y10B-ELGI-402
iClass Seos + Multi-Card
Y591-EMSI-402
Y10B-EMSI-402

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Default configurations
Each version of Kofax Ethernet Card Reader has a unique configuration:
Version
Beeper
Returns
Multi-Card
Enabled
Unique ID (UID) or Card Serial Number (CSN) from all
hardware supported card types
iClass and Legic
Enabled
Card Number from the Physical Access Control System
(PACS) data in iCLASS cards formatted as:
•26-bit Wiegand / H10301
•37-bit H10302
•Corporate 1000 35-bit
•Corporate 1000 48-bit
Unique ID (UID) from LEGIC Prime and Advant cards
Other card types and formats ignored
iClass Seos + Multi-Card
Enabled
Card Number from the Physical Access Control System
(PACS) data in iCLASS, iCLASS SE, or iCLASS Seos
cards formatted as:
•26-bit Wiegand / H10301
•37-bit H10302
•Corporate 1000 35-bit
•Corporate 1000 48-bit
Other card types and formats ignored
Readers can be configured to disable the beeper, accept only certain card types, or modify the
output format. Consult the “Maintenance and configuration” section for details.

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Included items
Each Kofax Ethernet Card Reader ships with the following:
•global AC power adapter
•adapter blades for Australia, China, European Union, United Kingdom, and US/Canada
•two self-adhesive Velcro fasteners
•three cable ties and tie mounts
Compatibility
The Kofax Ethernet Card Reader is compatible with the following products:
Product
Requirements
Kofax ControlSuite
Combined with Kofax Equitrac or Kofax Output Manager
Kofax Copitrak
Copitrak CSS 700 R2 SP2.17 or higher
Kofax Equitrac
Equitrac 5.6 or higher
Kofax Output Manager
Output Manager 4 SP2 or higher
Kofax SafeCom
SafeCom G4 Server S82 070.520*10 or higher
SafeCom Device Server S82 090.090*10 or higher

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Installation
Mounting
Mount the Kofax Ethernet Card Reader to the outside of a printer with the included
self-adhesive Velcro fasteners. Use the cable ties and tie mounts to route and secure all
associated cabling:
Important: Ensure the reader and cabling does not block any vents, trays, or access covers.

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Connecting to the network
The two ports on a Kofax Ethernet Card Reader connect to an internal switch, allowing the
reader and an associated print device to be serviced by a single network drop:
Note: The Network port supports Power over Ethernet (PoE). The AC adapter should not be
used when PoE is available on the network.
Ethernet Reader
AC Adapter
(use if PoE unavailable)
Printer
Network

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Connecting in Maintenance Mode
Maintenance Mode allows point-to-point connections for testing or Factory Reset of a
misconfigured reader. Physically reconfigure the reader so that only its Power and Printer port
connections are used:
When in Maintenance Mode the reader LED blinks red-green-off, and the reader operates with
the following temporary settings:
•DHCP addressing is enabled
•Link Local addressing (Auto IP) is enabled
•configured Static IP address is disabled
•configured Server IP and Port settings ignored
•Factory Reset by the Reader Maintainer software is always possible (lock ignored)
Ethernet Reader
AC Adapter
To local network
or configuration PC
Do not connect