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Contents
1Introduction................................................................................................................................... 3
2Mechanical layout......................................................................................................................... 5
3Overview of the LED status displays............................................................................................ 5
4Configuration of the Mobile KeyReader Plus 2 ............................................................................ 6
5Operating the Mobile KeyReader Plus 2. ................................................................................... 11
6Setting up the Connection for Operation as Spare Device for the Huf KeyReader.................... 13
7Operating the Mobile KeyReader Plus 2 .................................................................................... 15
7.1 Battery Status Display............................................................................................................. 15
7.2 Status Read Key ..................................................................................................................... 15
8FAQ............................................................................................................................................. 16
9Regulatory notes......................................................................................................................... 17

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1 Introduction
The Mobile KeyReader Plus 2 is a mobile device for reading out the vehicle data saved in the vehicle
key. After successful reading, the data is transmitted to a target system (KAI server). Data can be
transmitted via USB or via an RF interface (WLAN).
Figure 1. Typical system configuration
Scope of delivery
Mobile KeyReader Plus 2 hand-held wit belt clip
Mobile KeyReader Plus 2 charging station with USB connection
USB power adaptor with 4 adaptor plugs
USB cable
Carrier strap
Commissioning
To configure the Mobile KeyReader Plus 2 on a PC, a driver must be installed on the PC. Please fol-
low the instructions in the ISPI manual to do so. Please note that you need local administrator rights
for the installation of the driver.
Before commissioning, the Mobile KeyReader Plus 2 should be completely charged for at least 8
hours. To do so, connect the USB power pack with the power supply via the matching
connection plug. Afterwards, the Mobile KeyReader Plus 2 can either be charged with the provided
USB cable or with the charging station. To use the USB cable, open the slider on the side of the hous-
ing.
WLAN router
KAI server
Mobile KeyReader Plus 2
Desktop PC
USB

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As soon as the Mobile KeyReader Plus 2 is connected with the power supply, the device turns on
automatically and the charging process starts. The LED with the battery icon informs the user about
the charge state of the battery. (Once the battery is fully charged, the LED turns green if the cable is
connected.)
Please note that a fully charged battery keeps the device ready for operation for approximately 10
hours. The USB port of a PC might not provide permanent power to charge the Mobile KeyReader
Plus 2. To make sure that the device is ready for operation in the morning, it should be charged over-
night with the provided power pack. Connection to a PC is only recommended for configuration of the
Mobile KeyReader Plus 2.
If the Mobile KeyReader Plus 2 is not used over longer periods, it should be switched off. Please note
that the Mobile KeyReader Plus 2 turns on by itself if the USB cable is connected and cannot be
turned off. Therefore, the device should not be connected to a USB port in case of longer interruptions
of operation to prevent unintended reactivation.
If the Mobile KeyReader Plus 2 should be completely discharged, it may happen that the device can-
not complete its boot process (indicated by the blue flashing LED. In this case, the device has to be
charged completely with the provided power pack for approximately 8 hours.
Display and operating elements
The Mobile KeyReader Plus 2 features 3 multi-coloured LEDs that inform the user about the current
operating status. The LEDs all have an underlying symbol. There is an LED for the key reading func-
tion (symbol: key), one for the connection status to the server (symbol: waves), and one for the battery
status (symbol: battery). Section 3 contains a detailed description.
The contacts for the charging cradle are located on the opposite end, and a micro USB connection as
well as a switch are safely located beneath a slider. The switch can be operated with a pointed object.
The Mobile KeyReader Plus 2 can be turned on and off with the switch. For turning the device off, the
switch must be actuated for at least 2 seconds. Once you let go of the switch, the Mobile KeyReader
Plus 2 switches into standby mode. This is signalled by a flashing blue LED.
If you want to return the Mobile KeyReader Plus 2 to the factory settings, press the switch for at least
10 seconds while the device is turned on. A so-called "factory reset" takes place. With this reset, all
key data and settings are deleted.
The micro USB port is redundant for connecting the Mobile KeyReader Plus 2 via the charging station.
The Mobile KeyReader Plus 2 can be charged and configured via this port.

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2 Mechanical layout
Figure 2: Housing
Figure 3: Housing
3 Overview of the LED status displays
Battery status
Status KAI connection
Status read key
Charging cradle connection
ON/OFF/factory reset
Micro USB
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Battery LED
Green
Yellow
Red
Right LED (bat-
tery)
Battery is charged
Battery is partially
charged
Battery is almost empty
Flashing = battery opera-
tion
Flashing = battery opera-
tion
Flashing = battery operation
Permanently lit = charged
Permanently lit = charg-
ing
Permanently lit = battery de-
fective
Status
LED
Green
Yellow
Red
Centre
LED (LAN)
Flashing = attempt to
transmit key data to server
Server confirms transmis-
sion, meaning successful
high confirmation signal
tone
Flashing = attempt to transmit
key data to server
Server does not confirm
transmission, meaning unsuc-
cessful
Transmission attempt will be
repeated in approx. 15 sec-
onds
Flashing = attempt to transmit
key data to server
No network connection
Transmission attempt will be
repeated in approx. 15 sec-
onds
Key
LED
Green
Yellow
Blue
Left
LED
(key)
Key reading finished, suc-
cessful
semi-high confirmation sig-
nal tone
Start key reading
low confirmation signal tone
Flashing = Mobile KeyReader
Plus 2 is booting
Blue signals on the display are a special case. They indicate a situation in which normal operation is
not possible. This includes booting and shutting down the device which is indicated by a blue flashing
key LED.
Furthermore, a blue running light indicates an update of the operating system (OS).
4 Configuration of the Mobile KeyReader Plus 2
First, connect the Mobile KeyReader Plus 2 to an unused USB interface on your PC. If the Mobile
KeyReader Plus 2 is off when connected, the device will now switch on. This is indicated by the red,
yellow or green displays above the battery symbol (depending on the charge state of the device). In
addition, the display above the key symbol might flash blue during booting. The Mobile KeyReader
Plus 2 is ready for operation as soon as the blue flash has gone off.
Use Internet Explorer (or a browser of your choice) to configure the Mobile KeyReader Plus 2.
Connect with the Mobile KeyReader Plus 2 by entering the following address in the address bar of
your browser:
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Now you can access the start page of the Mobile KeyReader Plus 2.
You will obtain the following system information:
KeyReader Plus Serial Number: Serial number of the device
Identifier KeyReader Plus: Name of the device (can be defined at wish on the configuration page)
Software Version OS/FW: Version of the installed operating system and the firmware
HW Version Main/SUB: Hardware version of the Mobile KeyReader Plus 2
USB-Connected: Status of the connection to USB
Battery Status: Battery status
Battery Charging Active: Shows whether the battery is being charged at the moment.

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Battery Capacity in %: Shows the current charge state in percent.
Battery Charge Cycles: Shows the number of previous battery charge cycles.
WLAN Mac Address: Shows the MAC address of the WLAN interface
WLAN Connected: Shows the current connection status of the WLAN interface.
Login Button: By entering a "username" and "password", you can access the configuration mask via
the login button.
Default username/password: BMW/admin
Find Me!: An optical and acoustical sequence is output by clicking the button "Find me!".
Factory Reset: Returns the device to the factory-set state.
Ping to KAI IP: Via the button "Ping to KAI IP", you can check whether a connection with the KAI
server can be established with the current configuration.

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Configuration Mask (via Login Button)
The system time of the Mobile KeyReader Plus 2 is displayed on the configuration page. This can be
changed with "Set System Time". As soon as the Mobile KeyReader Plus 2 is connected with a net-
work with internet connection, the system time is set automatically.
Identifier KeyReader Plus: Here you can enter the name of your choice for the device. Blank spaces
are not admissible.
Web Interface IP Port: If the web interface is accessible via a different port than port 80 (default), you
can make the corresponding changes here. Note! It might happen that the device can no longer
addressed via the normal browser in this case. Changes should only be made here if the opera-
tional environment mandates this.
Web Interface User Name: The name for the login to this configuration page is defined here.
Web Interface Password: The password for the login to this configuration page is defined here.
Duration Find Me: The number of automatic repetitions of the acoustic signal can be set here.
USB Subnet: The subnet for the TCPIP connection via USB is defined here. This setting should only
be changed if the conditions in the network require this.

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USB IP: The address of the Mobile KeyReader Plus 2 is set via USB here. This setting should only be
changed if the conditions in the network require this.
USB Gateway: The address of the connected computer is set here. This setting should only be
changed if the conditions in the network require this.
Operation Mode: The operation mode is set here. You can select between:
File/"Old" Mode: In this operation mode, WI-FI is turned off and no data is sent to the KAI server or
the ISPA hub. The key data is only saved on the network drive. This enables operation as a sub-
stitute for the old Mobile KeyReader Plus 2 in an unchanged software environment. Depending
on the used operating system, delays may occur when updating the data in the network drive if
the keys are read in short sequence.
ISPA Key Pool: This operation mode is used in system that have not been switched to ISPAnext and
KAI server. The following entries are required for configuration. If necessary, request these from
your local network administrator:
ISPA Hub IP Address: Address of the ISPA hub in the network (without "http://")
warrantyDealerNumber (BMW BuNo): Local setting for the ISPA message
distributionPartnerNumber: Local setting for the ISPA message
outletNumber: Local setting for the ISPA message
km/miles: Local setting for the ISPA message
Country/Language : Local language setting for the ISPA message
local time vs. UTC: Deviation of the local time from Universal Standard Time
KAI server: This operation mode is used in systems that support the KAI server. The following entries
are necessary for the configuration. These might have to be obtained from the local network ad-
ministrator.
KAI IP Address: The address of the KAI server is entered here.
KAI Port: The communication port of the KAI server is entered here.
KAI Path: The communication path of the KAI server is entered here.
Wi-Fi: You can select between "OFF" (is set automatically of the operation mode File/"Old" mode is
set), DHCP and static. With DHCP, the Mobile KeyReader Plus 2 Plus obtains its IP settings au-
tomatically from the network. With "static", these must be entered manually
Wi-Fi Security: Ask your network administrator about the encryption used in your network. "WPA"
or "IEEE802.1x" (radius server) is available for selection. When using a hidden SSID in the WI-FI
network, select the option "hidden SSID".
Wi-Fi SSID: The SSID of your network
Radius/Radius Password: Password for access to your network

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Wi-Fi Radius User Name: User name for your radius server (only required when selecting
IEEE802.x)
The following four IP addresses are only displayed if the operation mode "static" has been select-
ed. In this case, please request the necessary settings from your network administrator.
Save and Reset: The changes are applied via the button "Save and Reset" and are available after a
restart of the Mobile KeyReader Plus 2.
Exit without Change: If you do not want to apply the changes, you can exit the mask with "Exit with-
out change".
Factory Reset: Returns the device to the factory-set state.
System Update: Here you can upgrade the Mobile KeyReader Plus 2 with a new software to the lat-
est version. This requires a file with the name "KeyReaderUpdatexx.tar" (xx corresponds to the ver-
sion number of the software). If an update is performed, the necessary settings must be entered again
in the configuration page after the update. Please note down your settings beforehand, if necessary.
The upload of the file may take a few minutes. Please be patient until the update is completed. The
update is completed when only the battery light is still on on the Mobile KeyReader Plus 2.
Set System Time: Under normal circumstances, the system time of the Mobile KeyReader Plus 2 is
automatically loaded from the internet and synchronised. If there is no internet connection, it may be
necessary to enter the system time manually.
Here, the Mobile KeyReader Plus 2 can be set with the current time. Please note that the stated time
is always UTC time, which may possibly deviate from your local time. By simply clicking on "Sync", the
Mobile KeyReader Plus 2 is synchronised with the time of the connected PC. If necessary, the time
can also be edited manually.
Find Me!: An optical and acoustical sequence is output by clicking the button "Find me!".
5 Operating the Mobile KeyReader Plus 2
After the synchronisation, the device is ready for operation. On the login page, you can check whether
the device is ready for operation with the button "Ping to KAI IP"/"Ping to ISPA hub".
If a key is placed on the symbol, the data of the key is read out and transmitted to the KAI server. Po-
sition the key as shown in the illustrations. As the Mobile KeyReader Plus 2 is constantly searching
for different key models, the start of the reading process may possibly be delayed for a moment. A
confirmation signal sounds as soon as a key has been detected. Do not move the key for the duration
of the reading process.

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The start of the reading process is indicated by a brief acoustic signal and the yellow LED above the
key symbol lights up. You should not move the key during the reading process. Once the key read-out
has been completed, a second confirmation signal sounds and the colour of the LED changes from
yellow to green. (The time of the reading process depends on the key to be read and the saved data
volume and may range from one to four seconds.)
Due to the large number of supported key types, it is difficult to draw up binding handling instructions.
The operation scenarios displayed in the illustrations therefore only represent general recommenda-
tions.
Transmission in this case takes place via RF data transmission. Other devices operating on the same
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same frequency as the Mobile KeyReader Plus 2 within the working range. This applies especially for
a second Mobile KeyReader Plus 2. A distance of 1 m between the devices is recommended.
Once the data has been read out, it is transmitted to KAI. A third confirmation signal sounds if the
transmission was successful. The centre LED with the wave symbol flashes green four times to indi-
cate successful transmission. If the transmission is interrupted, the LED turns red (no WLAN connec-
tion) or yellow (no connection to the server). The key data is preserved and transmitted as soon as it
has been possible to establish a connection. Up to 1,000 keys can be saved.
6 Setting up the Connection for Operation as Spare Device for the Huf KeyReader
Open Windows Explorer and navigate to the "Network" menu item
Right-click on "Network" and click on "Connect network drive" in the context menu.
This takes you to the following entry mask:

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Here you can allocate the KeyReader an unused drive letter. For the folder, enter the USB IP address
of your Mobile KeyReader Plus 2 in the following format: http://192.168.17.17/KeyReader
As soon as you confirm this procedure, you will see the new drive in Windows Explorer.
The content should look as follows:

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The file "KeyReader.bin" contains the last key that was read in. The memory of the last 1,000 keys
read in is located in the subdirectory KEYDATA.
7 Operating the Mobile KeyReader Plus 2
Once the Mobile KeyReader Plus 2 has been successfully configured and registered in the WLAN, it is
ready for operation.
7.1 Battery Status Display
The battery display indicates the current charge state of the batteries. Here, we distinguish between a
continuous and a flashing display. In the case of a continuous display, the power is supplied via the
USB port. Here, the display can switch from green (battery is charged), yellow (battery is currently
charging) and red (battery cannot be charged).
The battery display flashes if a power supply via USB is not connected. The colours red (charge below
20%), yellow (charge between 20% and 40%) and green (charge above 40%) display the current bat-
tery status.
7.2 Status Read Key
To transfer vehicle data to the server (KAI) for further processing, a vehicle key must be placed on the
Mobile KeyReader Plus 2 as shown in the following illustration. Now the Mobile KeyReader Plus 2
detects that a key has been placed and confirms this with a brief acoustic signal. Additionally, the read
key status display changes from "off" to yellow. A second acoustic signal sounds as soon as the com-
plete data content has been read. Now the status display changes from yellow to green. The data is
now saved in the Mobile KeyReader Plus 2 and is transmitted to the server in the next step.
Depending on the amount of data saved in the vehicle key, the reading process may take fractions of
a second up to several seconds. During this time the key should not be moved on the Mobile Key-
Reader Plus 2. If a read process cannot be successfully completed, the Mobile KeyReader Plus 2
independently repeats this process. In this case, it might be useful to slightly change the position of
the key to obtain a better coupling between the key and the Mobile KeyReader Plus 2.

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8 FAQ
My Mobile KeyReader Plus 2 does not log in to my PC if I connect it with a USB port.
- Check whether the Mobile KeyReader Plus 2 has booted and that none of the LEDs are blue.
To remedy an error, switch the device off on the ON/OFF switch. Please wait at least 10 sec-
onds before turning the device on again. (All LEDs must be off.)
- Check whether the device is detected as a network device in the Windows device manager.
You might have to reinstall the driver with set-up.
- Use a different USB port.
- Change USB cable.
- Use a different PC.
My Mobile KeyReader Plus 2 does not read any keys
- Make sure that the key is positioned with its tip above the marking of the Mobile KeyReader
Plus 2. Try to initiate the read process by slightly shifting the position of the key
- During the entire communication with the key, the data read-out from the key may not be dis-
rupted. If communication breakdowns occur repeatedly, check the read position and adapt it
- Use a different key
The centre LED flashes constantly on my Mobile KeyReader Plus 2
- The Mobile KeyReader Plus 2 is not able to establish a connection to the KAI server and send
saved key data. First, check whether you are within range of the WLAN network. Then check
the configuration data for the connection to the KAI server.
I cannot establish a network connection to my KAI server
- If after the configuration of WLAN and KAI the transmission of the key data to KAI does not
work immediately (the WLAN LED flashes green if KAI positively confirms the transmission of
the key data), the network settings can be checked as follows:
- In the case that the Mobile KeyReader Plus 2 cannot be contacted via WLAN: Re-establish
the connection via USB, and then call up the start page of the Mobile KeyReader Plus 2 using
the IP address stated in the previous chapter.
- WLAN: The status of the WLAN connection is displayed on the start page of the GUI of the
Mobile KeyReader Plus 2. A field highlighted in orange indicates that the Mobile KeyReader
Plus 2 is not connected. A field highlighted in green indicates a functioning WLAN connection.
You may have to reload this page if the Mobile KeyReader Plus 2 has been moved and is now
within the reception range of the WLAN.
- KAI: To check whether the IP address of the device on which the KAI is installed (normally the
ISPA hub) has been correctly configured, and whether the network traffic is routed there, you
can trigger a "ping" command to the configured IP address of the KAI server. If a positive re-
sponse is returned to the "ping" command, the field is highlighted in green.
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(e.g. the blue LED flashes in a circle after an update)
- Unplug the USB plug and keep button depressed for 4 seconds. Wait until blue RFID goes off
- Switching on with USB or button
WLAN not properly configured, but red WLAN LED always lights up although KAI is running and can
be pinged.
- Check whether the reader is still configured in OLD Operation MODE.
9 Regulatory notes
The Mobile KeyReader Plus 2 meets the approval regulations of the following countries:
// TODO //
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two condi-
tions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.