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Hardware Specifications of
V4KU-*** Series
Hybrid Manual Insertion Card Reader
Rev. A Oct 16. 2003
MTA-B-03023 A (2/12)
Table of Contents
1. Abstract 4
2. Reference Standards 4
3. Definition of Terminology 5
4. Applicable Module Name 6
5. Specifications 6
5.1 Mechanical Specification 6
5.2 Magnetic card function 6
5.3 ICC function 7
5.4 SAM 7
5.5 Shutter function 7
5.6 Lock function 7
5.7 Power Requirement 8
5.8 Electrical interface 8
5.9 Software Interface 8
5.10 LED Indicator 8
5.11 Diagnostics function 9
6. Environmental Condition 9
7. General performance 9
8. Life 9
9. Outline drawing 10
10. Appendix A 12
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[Specification History of Modification]
Rev Date Page Content
A Oct 8, 2003 The first edition is created.
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1. Abstract
This document provides the hardware specifications of Hybrid Manual Insertion Card Reader of
V4KU-*** Series with USB interface. This equipment can read the data of Magnetic Card, and
read/write the data of IC card.
2. Reference Standards
[1] ISO/IEC 7810: 1995-08-15
Identification cards - Physical characteristics
[2] ISO/IEC 7811-1,2,3, 6: 1995-08-15
Identification cards -- Recording technique
[3] ISO 7816-1:1998
Identification cards -- Integrated circuit(s) cards with contacts
Part 1: Physical characteristics
[4] ISO 7816-2:1999
Identification cards -- Integrated circuit(s) cards with contacts
Part 2: Dimensions and location of contacts
[5] ISO/IEC 7816-3:1997
Identification cards -- Integrated circuit(s) cards with contacts
Part 3: Electronic signals and transmission protocols
[6] ISO/IEC 7816-4: 1995
Identification cards -- Integrated circuit(s) cards with contacts
Part 4: Inter-industry commands for interchange
[7] ISO/IEC 7816-4: 1995/Amd 1:1997
Secure messaging on the structures of APDU messages
[8] EMV2000 Integrated Circuit Card Specification for Payment Systems Book 1
Application Independent ICC to Terminal Interface Requirements
Version 4.0 December, 2000
[9] ENV1375-1: 1994
Interjectors integrated circuit(s) cards additional formats Part 1. ID-000
000 card size and physical characteristics
[10] USB 2.0
Universal Serial Bus Specification, Compaq/Hewlett-Packard/Intel/Microsoft/NEC/Philips,
Revision 2.0 April 27, 2000
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3. Definition of Terminology
LED Light-Emitting Diode
PCB Printed-Circuit Board
S1 Positioning Sensor of Insertion slot
S2 Positioning Sensor of Rear End
S3 Sensor to detect the lock/release of Lock blade
ICC Integrated Circuit Card
SAM Secure Application Module
C/R Card Reader
ATR Answer to Reset
Etu Elementary Time Unit
Vpp Voltage at VPP
Vcc Voltage at VCC
Host HOST Terminal
APDU Application Protocol Data Unit
FW Firmware
LED PCB ICC contact
Insert S3
S1 S2
LOCK
Mag. Head
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4. Applicable Module Name
Magnetic card read
No Module Name Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 ICC
controller SAM Bezel
1 V4KU-01JS-001 R*1 R R Y*2 Y*3 Round Type
2 V4KU-01JF-001 R R R Y Y Flat Type
*1 R : Magnetic reading function
*2 Y : 8 contacts for C1 to C8 are provided.
*3 Y : 1 SAM Provided
5. Specifications
5.1 Mechanical Specification
[1] External dimensions (See Outline Drawing)
Width Height Length
V4KU-01JS-001 80.0mm 50.0mm 133.0mm
V4KU-01JF-001 101.6mm 76.2mm 133.0mm
[2] Weight Less than 250g
[3] Mounting (See Mounting Drawing)
(1) In case of using the Mounting Hole (V4KU-01JS-001, V4KU-01JF-001)
1) Screw M3
2) Quantity 4 pieces
3) Torque Less than 0.79Nm
<Notice>
Design the mounting bases to keep the difference within +/-0.2mm in height among four
mounting holes (refer to Outline drawing about location of these holes)
(2) In case of using the Screw Hole of Bezel (V4KU-01JF-001)
1) Screw M4
2) Quantity 4 pieces
3) Torque Less than 1.30Nm
<Notice>
Select the screw in order to keep the meshing length 4.0mm or less.
[4] Card position detection
Two photo sensors (S1, S2) are provided in order to detect the card. The state of these
sensors can be retrieved by the command and response.
5.2 Magnetic card function
[1] Magnetic card type In conformity to ISO/IEC 7810, ISO/IEC 7811-1/2/3/6
[2] Reading function Read specified tracks simultaneously.
[3] Reading direction Bi-directional capability (insert/pull out)
[4] Card speed 100-1000 mm/s capability (at flat card)
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5.3 ICC function
[1] Number and location of contacts on ICC
Number and location of contacts on ICC are specified in ISO 7816-2 figure 2.
[2] Applicable ICC
(1) Asynchronous card
1) Support ICC In conformity to ISO/IEC 7816-1/2/3, EMV4.0 Level1
2) Protocol T=0 and T=1
3) Data byte reading/writing Inverse convention (MSB first, negative logic) and direct
convention (LSB first, positive logic)
4) Clock during/after ATR 3.5712 MHz(Conform to ISO / IEC 7816-3)
5) Communication speed T=0: 1etu = 372/ (3.5712 x 106) sec (Constant Value)
T=1: 1etu = (372/D) x 1/(3.5712 x 106) sec
D=1(Default), 2, 4
6) Vpp Not connected
7) Vcc 5V / 3V (Type A and Type B)
(2) Synchronous card
1) Support ICC In conformity to ISO/IEC 7816-1/2/10, SLE4442/4428/4432
2) Vcc 5V
3) Vpp Not connected
<Notice>
OMRON asks customers to check the performance of ICC with OMRON standard ICC
controller and FW in advance, if ICC is special card. Because ISO standard and ICC(s) are
subject to frequent modification. OMRON supports you for capability of performing customer’s
ICC, provided with ICC and its specification.
5.4 SAM
[1] 1 SAM controller is equipped with shipment. 1 SAM socket is mounted on the PCB.
[2] SAM specification
1) Support SAM chip In conformity to ENV1375-1(ID000)
2) Vpp Not connected
3) Vcc 5V/3V
5.5 Shutter function
[1] This shutter is equipped on the insertion slot of the C/R. It opens automatically by inserting the card.
It prevents foreign objects like dusts and coins from intruding to inside.
[2] This shutter should open by inserting the card that is more than 53.92mm in width.
5.6 Lock function
[1] Pin type lock mechanism is equipped to hold the card during operation of ICC in response to
command from host.
[2] This lock mechanism can be controlled by the command from the host.
[3] The condition of this lock mechanism can be checked by the command and response.
[4] This lock mechanism is released automatically at the power failure.
[5] This Lock mechanism works under the below conditions
(1) The card is inserted completely.
(2) The card does not exist inside of C/R.
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5.7 Power Requirement
[1] Power supply voltage 21.6 - 26.4V DC (including ripple)
[2] Ripple of power supply 100mV (p-p) or less
[3] Power consumption (Input voltage: 24V DC)
In operation magnetic card 500mA or less
IC card 1.0A or less
In Standby 100mA or less
[4] Power supply connector
4 nodes, 2.54mm pitch in serial 5046-04A(Molex Japan) is used in PCB
4 NC
3 NC
2 GND
1 +24V
1
Counter Connector
(connector on the side of cable)
Pin assignment of C/R
Pin No. Assigned power rails
1 +24V: Power supply
2 GND: Power ground
3 NC
4 NC
(Cable with connector for Power supply is not included)
[5] Power failure
1) Detection Voltage Less than 21.6V DC
2) Power failure process
In case of power failure, C/R deactivates the ICC and releases the Lock.
5.8 Electrical interface
[1] Interface specification
(1) Protocol Version Compliance with USB Version 2.0 certified logo program
(2) Power supply Self-powered
(3) Device Class Human Interface Devices (HI D) class
(4) Transmission Speed Full Speed (12Mbps)
(5) Transmission Type Interrupt Out for command
Interrupt In for response
[2] USB interface connector
Type B Connector
(USB interface Cable between Host and C/R is not attached. You should use the cable meet
the Universal Serial Bus Specification)
5.9 Software Interface
[1] Transmission protocols V4KU Series Card Reader Data Transmission Specification
(Document No. MTA-H-03022).
[2] Port to host Handling with a magnetic card and an IC card via single port
[3] Format A common APDU format is used for handling various ICC
[4] Downloadable All software are supported to be downloaded.
[5] Module Firmware is independently divided into every functional module
(e.g. ICC handling module, SAM handling module, etc) and every
module can be independently downloaded (regardless of order
of download) respectively.
5.10 LED Indicator
[1] One LED is equipped to inform the state of C/R and the reading result of the magnetic data.
[2] This LED can be indicated the three colors (green, red and orange).
[3] The specification of LED indicator can be controlled by the command from the host. In detail, refer to
V4KU Series Card Reader Data Transmission Specification (Document No. MTA-H-03022).
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5.11 Diagnostics function
[1] C/R provides the following functions as diagnostics of each module in the C/R.
This function is performed by pressing the white button located on the top of C/R just near SAM socket.
The test card is required to perform diagnostics. This function reports the following. *1
(1) OK/NG for Sensor Level
(2) OK/NG for Magnetic card reading
(3) OK/NG for LOCK mechanism
(4) OK/NG for ICC function
[2] C/R indicates the result of the diagnostics by using LED indicator. *1
*1 In detail, V4KU Series Card Reader Data Transmission Specification (Document No.MTA-H-03022).
<Notice>
Make sure not to press this button, when the system is in operation.
6. Environmental Condition
[1] Temperature
(1) In operation 5 to 55
(2) In storage -25 for 16 hours to 70 for 72 hours for non
operation and transport
[2] Humidity
(1) In operation 5 to 85% RH, no condensation and absolute air humidity of
23 g/m3 or less
(2) In storage 5 to 90% RH, no condens ation and absolute air humidity of
40 g/m3 or less
7. General performance
[1] Insulation Resistance 20MΩor more at 100V DC
(At normal temperature and humidity)
[2] Dielectric Strength 500V AC for 1minute
[3] Durable Vibration Frequency 10-150 Hz
Single vibration width 0.10mm
Acceleration 15mm/s2
Direction X,Y,Z
[4] Shock Endurance Acceleration 150mm/s2
Direction X,Y,Z
8. Life
[1] Card Reader life 800,000 passes or 5 years, whichever comes earlier.
[2] Magnetic head life *1 1,000,000 passes (minimum)
[3] IC contact unit life *2 300,000 operations
(Contact unit should be replaced every 300,000 operations.)
*1 One pass denotes forward and backward movement.
*2 One operation denotes the movement of fully insertion and extraction.
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9. Outline drawing
(1) V4KU-01JS-001 Dimensions in millimeters
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(2) V4KU-01JF-001 Dimensions in millimeters
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10. Appendix A
Abstract from ISO 7816-2: 1999 (E)
4. Number and locations of the contacts
This part of ISO 7816 defines eight contacts referred to as C1 to C8.
The contacts are located as shown in figure 2.
The contacts shall be located on the front of the card. The dimensions are referenced to the left
and upper edges of the front surface of the end.
Dimensions in millimeters
Figure 2. Contacts location