Card Reader Axagon CRE-SM3TC USB 2.0 Type-C Grey SmartMedia

Compact desktop Smart card / ID card reader AXAGON CRE-SM3TC FlatReader with USB 480 Mbps interface. It is especially suitable as an ID card reader for use with mobile phones and computers that have a USB-C input. The reversible USB-C connector simplifies use by eliminating the need to orient the connector correctly when plugging into your phone or laptop.

The Plug & Play function allows immediately operational without the need to install drivers. For further use with the inserted card, just install the appropriate application. The reader is compatible with most national applications for eID (electronic ID cards).

The card reader supports all common contact Smart card formats, cards for identification systems and other chip cards, including contact bank payment cards or contact electronic ID cards *. Compatibility with all common OS such as Windows, Linux, macOS and Android, allows wide use on desktops and laptops as well as smartphones and tablets.

The smart LED indicator lights up shortly after the activity change, then turns off and doesn't bother the user with unnecessary light. Compact design, high-quality manufacturing, anti-slip pad and long cable ensure easy and trouble-free use.

Input:
• USB 480Mbps (USB 2.0), protocol CCID.
• Connection to computer via USB 2.0 type C male connector.

Card reader:
• Slot supports ATM / CAC / ID / IC / SIS cards.
• Supports ISO 7816 Class A, B and C contact Smart cards (5V, 3V and 1.8V).
• Supports ISO 7816, EMV 4.1 (EMV 2000 level 1) standards.
• Supports protocols T=0 and T=1, I2C, SLE 4432/42 (S=10), SLE 4418/28 (S=9).
• PC/SC 2.0 PC Smart Card standard support.
• Microsoft Smart Card for Windows support.
• Supports I2C cards SLE4418, SLE4428, SLE4432, SLE4442, SLE4436, SLE5536, SLE6636, AT88SC1608, AT45D041.
• Microsoft WHQL USB Smart Card Reader compliant.
• FIPS 201 standard compliant.

Other features:
• Microsoft USB-CCID driver compatible.
• Plug and Play support.
• Support power saving mode, automatic switching to power saving mode.
• Powering the reader via USB bus (bus-power).
• A LED indicates computer USB port connection (steady light) and data transfer (flashing).
• Anti-slip pad against spontaneous movement on the table.
• Dimensions 15 x 65 x 82 mm (H x W x D), cable length 1.2 m.
• Weight 51 g.

Supported operating systems:
• MS Windows 7 / 8.1 / 10 / 11 and later, macOS, Linux and Android.
• to work with a Smart card, it is necessary to install a suitable application on the connected device.
* Note: The reader only supports contact cards that have visible contacts on the surface. The card without contacts is therefore RFID and cannot be used in the reader.

Package contains:
• USB Smart card reader with 1.2 m hardwired cable,
• multilingual manual CZ / DE / DK / ENG / ESP / FIN / FR / GR / HR / HU / IT / NL / PL / PT / RO / SK / SWE / TR / UA / BG / CN / ARA,
• packed in a cardboard box with a hanging hole.

How to use

Connect the reader to a device with a USB-C port using the fixed USB-C cable. The device should recognize the reader via plug & play; if required by the operating system, install the Microsoft USB-CCID driver or another compatible driver. Insert a contact smart card with visible contacts into the slot until it seats securely and then open the appropriate card application on the connected device to access card functions. The LED will show steady light when connected and flash during data transfer.

Recommendations

Use only contact cards with visible contact pads; RFID/contactless cards are not supported. For secure operation with eID or payment cards, run official national or bank applications and keep the host device OS up to date. Avoid exposing the reader and cable to excessive force or liquids, and place it on a stable surface to prevent unwanted movement.