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TitleAirID 2 - User Manual
Authorcertgate, Silvia Baumgartner
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Content

Table of Contents

Thank you for purchasing the AirID Smart Card Reader. Befor using the AirID, please take the time to read this manual, to learn about all the features and capabilities of your new AirID. 

Package Content

  • AirID smart card reader

  • USB cable

  • transparent plastic strap for using as ID badges 

  • Bumper (landscape and portrait variant) (only with AirID Version 2)

Intended Use

AirID is a wireless smart card reader that you can carry with you at all times. The AirID reader communicates via a secure Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connection with your device and makes the inserted smart card available for cryptographical operations such as data encryption or authentication. 

Support / Questions

For information about AirID can be found online at  https://certgate.com/en/ and on our service and support page AirID Support.

certgate GmbH

Germany

Tel.: +49 (0) 911 93523 0

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://certgate.com/en/

  

certgate GmbH 2019, alle Rechte vorbehalten


Menu Layout

In the AirID device menu you can make various settings. You can access the different setting menus by navigating with the jog dial.

AirID

The AirID menu is diplayed in the main window and shows the smart card status.

Initialize

Image Removed AirID initialized the smart card. This message appears only very shortly ( WANN?)

Card OK

Image Removed The smart card is inserted and it is recognized.

Image Removed When AirID is paired with a device, the device name is displayed here.

Card unreadable

Image Removed The inserted smart card is not readable. Please ensure that the card is properly inserted and the smart card is supported

Connection

The Connection menu is the second setting when you scroll down. This is used to activate the Bluetooth connection or to terminate the connection.

Initialize

Image Removed AirID initializes Bluetooth and activates the advertising mode. This message appears only very shortly.

ON/ waiting

Image Removed AirID has activated Bluetooth and the advertising mode and is waiting for the connection to be established. When the jog dial is pressed, Bluetooth and the advertising mode are disabled.

Bonding

Image Removed AirID has successfully connected to a device. This message appears only very shortly.

Connected

Image Removed AirID is connected to a device

Disconnecting

 Image Removed When the jog dial is pressed, the connection is terminated.

OFF

Image Removed Bluetooth and the advertising mode are disabled. Pressing the jog dial activates Bluetooth and the advertising mode.

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About This Guide

This guide provides step-by-step instructions to help customer using the AirID ID on Windows and iOS and contains also all the necessary information for application developers needed to use certgate's AirID Bluetooth reader with their apps.

Who Should Read This Guide

The guide is intended for users of the AirID on Windows and for app developers who want to integrate AirID in their smart card aware environment or software.

Typographical Conventions

The following kinds of text formatting and icons identify special information in the document:

Warning
titleWarning

Warnings mark situations where loss of data or misconfiguration of the device is possible if the instructions are not obeyed


Note
titleNote

Notes provide additional information on a topic and emphasize important facts and considerations


Tip
titleTip

Tips provide best practices and recommendations


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Code and or command line examples


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Items you must select, such as menu options, command buttons, or items in a list. Example: Go to the System tab.


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Parameter and attribute names


Device Layout

Overview

Device Description

AirID is a wireless smart card reader that you can carry with you at all times. The AirID reader communicates via a secure Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connection with your device and makes the inserted smart card available for cryptographical operations such as data encryption or authentication. 

AirID is powered by a rechargeable Li-Po battery. The battery is charged by plugging the AirID into either a computer or external USB wall adapter using the USB cable provided. The LCD display shows all setting information and status of the reader. The user-friendly jog-dial control element helps you to navigate through the settings of the device.

Bluetooth Connected Mode Usage

With the AirID is it possible to protect Apps with smart card based-security via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE).

Note: Because of the sandbox architecture of iOS and Android, the AirID driver needs to be integrated into an app to use AirID with this specific app.

Examples of apps with AirID integration:

  • cgPhone for iOS

  • SecurePIM for iOS

  • your company specific apps*

*contact your company administrator!

If you would like to integrate AirID into your app, contact our support at support@certgate.

Numbered Headings
start-numbering-with1

About This Guide

This guide provides step-by-step instructions to help customer using the AirID ID on Windows and iOS and contains also all the necessary information for application developers needed to use certgate's AirID Bluetooth reader with their apps.

Who Should Read This Guide

The guide is intended for users of the AirID on Windows and for app developers who want to integrate AirID in their smart card aware environment or software.

Typographical Conventions

The following kinds of text formatting and icons identify special information in the document:

Warning
titleWarning

Warnings mark situations where loss of data or misconfiguration of the device is possible if the instructions are not obeyed

Note
titleNote

Notes provide additional information on a topic and emphasize important facts and considerations

Tip
titleTip

Tips provide best practices and recommendations

Code Block
languageactionscript3
themeConfluence
titleCode
Code and or command line examples
Panel
borderColorgrey
borderStylesolid
titleMenu, Buttons

Items you must select, such as menu options, command buttons, or items in a list. Example: Go to the System tab.

Panel
borderColorgrey
borderStylesolid
titleParameters

Parameter and attribute names

If you do not find the information you need in this document, or if you find errors, contact the certgate support-team at [email protected]

Device Layout

Overview

Device Description

AirID is a wireless smart card reader that you can carry with you at all times. The AirID reader communicates via a secure Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connection with your device and makes the inserted smart card available for cryptographical operations such as data encryption or authentication. 

AirID is powered by a rechargeable Li-Po battery. The battery is charged by plugging the AirID into either a computer or external USB wall adapter using the USB cable provided. The LCD display shows all setting information and status of the reader. The user-friendly jog-dial control element helps you to navigate through the settings of the device.

Bluetooth Connected Mode Usage

With the AirID is it possible to protect Apps with smart card based-security via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE).

Note: Because of the sandbox architecture of iOS and Android, the AirID driver needs to be integrated into an app to use AirID with this specific app.

Examples of apps with AirID integration:

  • cgPhone for iOS

  • SecurePIM for iOS

  • your company specific apps*

*contact your company administrator!

If you would like to integrate AirID into your app, contact our support at support@certgate.com and get our AirID SDK for iOS.

USB Connected Mode Usage

AirID can be used as a standard USB CCID reader on all most all PCs with an common operanting system (Windows, OS X and Linux).

Package Contents

Check the product box for the following items:

  • AirID smart card readerBumper (landscape and portrait variant)

  • USB cable

  • transparent plastic strap for using as ID badges badges

  • Bumper (landscape and portrait variant) (only with AirID version 2) 

Before start-upBefore start-up,ensure that the two safety seals are undameged.

If the safety seals are damaged, it is suspected that your device has been altered inadmissibly. In this case, please contact your distributor and do not use the device.

Hardware Features

Device Features

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1 Low Power LCD Display

2 LED indicator

3 Jog dial control element

4 USB interface

5 Smart card internal slot






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6 Double Header


Insert and remove a smart card

Insert the card chip first. The double header of the AirID reader can read the chip regardless of which side the chip is on.

To remove the card, simply slide it with the finger through the cut-out.   




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Control  Element

AirID is designed for easy menu navigation using a 3-way version of jog dial control element.

Action

Function

up and down scrolling

navigation

press

select

Status Indicator

Following status indicators exists on AirID

Status

Status Indicator

Meaning

Smart card status

card inserted, card not supported or damaged


card inserted and card supported


card access blocked (coverage)

Connection status

Bluetooth and advertising activated


Bluetooth activated and connected

Battery status

remaining battery capacity

LED Indicator

AirID 2

Color

Meaning

redon while battery charging, off when battery charging is done
blueon while smart card activities

AirID 1

Color

Meaning

redbatterie battery low, please charge AirID
red and bluebattery charging
blue and greenbatterie battery is fullfully charged




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Technical Specification

This chapter provides the specification for the AirID 2 model.

Item

AirID2

First Release

September 2018

Certification

RoHS, CE, FCC

Enclosure

Shape

rectangular plus Bumper

Dimension

90 x 60 x 9 mm (plus Bumper)

Bumper

utilizable

Weight

?

Orientation of hanger

4 (with bumper)

Human interface

Display type

LCD, 132x32

Display size

ca. 9 x 30 mm

Control element

Jog Dial (up/down/enter)

USB port

USB-2.0-Micro-B

LED visible

2 (red: on while charging, blue: on while smart card powered on)

Acoustic feedback

Buzzer (KSSG33J12)

Bluetooth

Bluetooth Version

4.2

BLE chip

BGM13P, SiLabs

Battery

Battery type

NEXcell NEX422339PA

Battery size and weight

4.5 x 24.0 x 41.5 mm, 8g

Capacity

340mAh

Battery charging

via USB

Smart card interface

smart card size

ID1, contact interface (ISO7816)

smart card type

3V

Smart chip protocol

T=0, T=1

Smart chip header number

2

Smart chip header type

8 pins (MCD-7A6SC01-R), 6 pins (2286237-1,TE Connectivity) ;5 pins connected

Using chip-backsided printed cards

x

Using chip-sided printed cards

x

NFC funcion of card usable

x

Update

Firmware update

via USB

Bootloader update

via contact points on PCB

Info

In the advertising mode, the AirID sends a Bluetooth signal making it detectable by devices. Requests must be checked and confirmed.

Pairing Code

Image Removed This menu is only shown the first time a connection is established with a device and is used to display the connection key.

Pairing success

Image Removed Connection successful

Image RemovedConnection failed. The following errors may occur:

  • Pairing fail 1: Pairing canceled

  • Pairing fail 4: Pairing code wrong

  • Pairing fail 23: Time out

Info

Pairing defines the successful Bluetooth connection between a device and the AirID. Since the pairing information is retained, the same devices may only be paired once. The device will ask you to enter (Windows 7, 8.1) or compare (Windows 10, iOS, Android) the pairing code displayed on the AirID.

Settings

Image Removed Under the menu Settings, you can configure settings for your AirID . Use the jog dial to select and confirm the settings.

Sig Strenght

Following settings are possible:

  • Image Removedlow (~3-5m, EcoModus, 1 bar)

  • Image Removedmiddle (~5-7 m, 2 bars)

  • high (~7,5-10 m, 3 bars)

Advertising

Use the jog dial to set the advertising mode (Connection via Bluetooth) to Image Removed permanent or Image Removed EcoMode




Menu Layout

In the AirID device menu you can make various settings. You can access the different setting menus by navigating with the jog dial.

AirID

The AirID menu is diplayed in the main window and shows the smart card status.

TextAnzeigeMeaning
Initialize

Image Added

AirID initialized the smart card. This message appears only very shortly

Card OK

Image Added

Image Added

The smart card is inserted and it is recognized.


When AirID is paired with a device, the device name is displayed here.

Card unreadable

Image Added

The inserted smart card is not readable. Please ensure that the card is properly inserted and the smart card is supported


Connection

The Connection menu is the second setting when you scroll down. This is used to activate the Bluetooth connection or to terminate the connection.

TextAnzeigeBedeutung
Initializing

Image Added


AirID initializes Bluetooth and activates the advertising mode. This message appears only very shortly.

Tip

In Advertising Modus sendet Ihr AirID ein Bluetooth-Signal, wodurch es für Geräte auffindbar wird. Anfragen müssen gegengeprüft und bestätigt werden 


ON/ waiting

Image Added

AirID hat Bluetooth und den Advertising-Modus aktiviert und wartet auf den Verbindungsaufbau. Beim Drücken des Jog Dials wird Bluetooth und der Advertising-Modus deaktiviert.
Bonding

Image Added

Das AirID hat sich erfolgreich mit einem Gerät verbunden (erscheint nur sehr kurz).


Connected

Image Added

Das AirID ist mit einem Gerät verbunden.


Disconnecting

Image Added

Beim Drücken des Jog Dials wird die Verbindung beendet.
OFF

Image Added

Bluetooth und der Advertising-Modus sind deaktiviert. Beim Drücken des Jog Dials wird Bluetooth sowie der Advertising-Modus aktiviert.


Initialize

Image Added AirID initializes Bluetooth and activates the advertising mode. This message appears only very shortly.

ON/ waiting

Image Added AirID has activated Bluetooth and the advertising mode and is waiting for the connection to be established. When the jog dial is pressed, Bluetooth and the advertising mode are disabled.

Bonding

Image Added AirID has successfully connected to a device. This message appears only very shortly.

Connected

Image Added AirID is connected to a device

Disconnecting

 Image Added When the jog dial is pressed, the connection is terminated.

OFF

Image Added Bluetooth and the advertising mode are disabled. Pressing the jog dial activates Bluetooth and the advertising mode.


Info

In the advertising mode, the AirID sends a Bluetooth signal making it detectable by devices. Requests must be checked and confirmed.


Pairing Code

Image Added This menu is only shown the first time a connection is established with a device and is used to display the connection key.

Pairing success

Image Added Connection successful

Image AddedConnection failed. The following errors may occur:

  • Pairing fail 1: Pairing canceled

  • Pairing fail 4: Pairing code wrong

  • Pairing fail 23: Time out


Info

Pairing defines the successful Bluetooth connection between a device and the AirID. Since the pairing information is retained, the same devices may only be paired once. The device will ask you to enter (Windows 7, 8.1) or compare (Windows 10, iOS, Android) the pairing code displayed on the AirID.


Settings

Image Added Under the menu Settings, you can configure settings for your AirID . Use the jog dial to select and confirm the settings.

Sig Strenght

Following settings are possible:

  • Image Addedlow (~3-5m, EcoModus, 1 bar)

  • Image Addedmiddle (~5-7 m, 2 bars)

  • high (~7,5-10 m, 3 bars)


Advertising

Use the jog dial to set the advertising mode (Connection via Bluetooth) to Image Added permanent or Image Added EcoMode

Note

If during the active advertising mode (EcoMode) no connection to a device is established, the advertising mode switches off automatically to save battery power. Therefore, a manual reconnection is necessary afterwards.


Note

To save energy, a work schedule can be created via AirID Central APP. If the working hours are exceeded, the advertising mode remains deactivated.


Display

Image Added permanent or Image Added eco mode so that the display switches off after a certain period of time.


Backlight

Select whether the backlight is Image Added activated or Image Added deactivated.

Contrast


Increase display contrast (adjustable in 4 levels) Image Added , Image Added.

Buzzer

Image AddedActivate or Image Addeddeactivate the acoustic feedback of the AirID.

Force 256bit

Select if you want to encrypt the connection between AirID and the work device with AES-256.

USB Card Reader

If the AirID is connected via USB to the work device, you can select whether the AirID should be used as a USB card readerImage Added or not Image Added (NEUE BILDER sind notwendig) . If the AirID is not used as USB reader, the AirID is supplied with power via USB and thus charged.


Reset Keys

Image AddedThis setting deletes all pairing keys. This is recommended if you pass on AirID to others. After a reset, a new key exchange is necessary to re-established a connection.

Factory Reset

Image Added This setting reset the AirID to factory settings. All pairing keys are also deleted.

Update Firmware

The AirID firmware can be updated with this setting.

Coverage (not ready)

The AirID reader can log you out and locks WINDOWS or mobile (iOS or Android) apps automatically, if a (preset) distance between your computer and your AirID has been exceeded. The "Distance Log-Out" is managed in AirID settings using "Coverage". 

This setting is optional and can only be configured if there is an active Bluetooth connection to the a device.

You can use pressetingsImage Added or set the distance manually.

Following pressetings are available:

Image Added Near (~65 dB)

Image Added Mid (~75 dB)

Image Added Far (~80 dB)

Back

Image Added Select Back to return to the main menu.

AirID Info

Under AirID Info you will find further information about the AIrID.

Image Added Serial number of the AirID

Image Added Bluetooth address of the AirID

Image Added The received signal strength

Image Added Battery percentage indicator

Image Added Current time and day

Image Added Version of the AirID board

Image Added Version of the AIrID bootloader

Image Added Version of the AirID firmware version

Image Added Select Back to return to the main menu

Card Info

Image Added Displays information about the inserted smart card. These information is only displayed if the smart card is correctly inserted and recognized/ supported.

Prefered Device

Under "Prefer Device" the pairing information of the AirID with the before connected devices are stored. From these information you can select to which device the AirID should preferably be connected in the future. All other devices will be ignored.

Image Added Image Added

Select the option New to connect AirID to a new device if the already connected devices are nearby. All other devices connected to AirID will be ignored.

Image Added

Info

The pairing information with up to 10 different devices can be stored at the same time.

Using AirID

AirID supports various operating systems like Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS and Android. The basic requirement is the Bluetooth Low Energy functionality of the device. When AirID is successfully paired and the driver is installed, the inserted smart card is available to be used for cryptographical operations such as authentication or data encryption. This requires an applet on the smar card and the corresponding middleware for the operating system used. 

The AirID software consists of two components:

  1. AirID Central App - a management software for your AirID forming the basis for usage of the device. The tool provides you with information and setting options for your AirID when your reader is connected to your device. 
  2. AirID drivers, which ensures the communication between the AirID and the operating system, must be installed additionally depending on the platform or is already integrated in the Apps and solutions of third party vendors.

AirID can be used with different terminals and platforms is possible, but not in parallel operation.

Windows

The use of AirID under Windows is only possible as of Windows 8.1 due to the Bluetooth Low Energy functionality required. For use under Windows 7, an ONEKEY BRIDGE is additionally required.

Installation and Pairing

  1. Download the latest installer (zipped .msi file) for Windows at AirID - Software, Driver & SDK.
  2. Unzip and double click on the .msi installer file.
  3. Follow the instructions in the installation wizard.
  4. The AirID Windows driver and the AirID Central App are now installed.
  5. Insert your smart card to power on the AirID reader and activate Bluetooth at the AirID reader by navigating to the connection menu and pressing the jog dial control element. The AirID should display: Image Added
  6. Open Windows "Settings→ Devices→ Bluetooth". Your AirID should be listed with its serial number. Press "Pair"
  7. Enter 6 digit pairing key shown on AirID display Image Added
  8. After successful pairing "Pairing successful" will be displayed on AirIDImage Added
  9. After successful connection establishment, the AirID should display the name of your device

The AirID can now be used.

Deleting the Connection

The pairing information are stored on both the Windows system and AirID. To terminate the connection completely, the information on both sides must be deleted.

On Windows

  1. Open the Bluetooth settings on Windows (Settings- Devices - Bluetooth)
  2. Select the corresponding AirID using the displayed serial number and click on "Remove Device"
  3. Click "Yes" to confirm the removal of the device.

On AirID

Delete All Pairing Information

To delete all stored pairing information from AirID a "Reset Keys" (verlinkung) can be performed in the Settings menu.

Delete Specific Pairing Information

To delete specific pairing information from AirID a "Reset Keys" of the Windows workstation can be performed in the Settings menu.

The pairing information can also be deleted via AirID Central App. To do this, go to the paired devices view, select the corresponding device from the list and click Delete.

AirID Central App

AirID Central provides information and setting options for your AirID once your AirID is connected to your Windows device. If there is no connection, "No device" is displayed in the AirID Central.

Image Added( muss erneuert werden)

AirID Central as an AirID management software, provides an overview of:

  • Serial Number - Displays the Serial Number of the connected AirID
  • Card Status - Displays the status of the inserted smart card. This can be readable Image Added, unreadable Image Added or no card inserted Image Added
  • Coverage Feature - Displays if the coverage feature is activated Image Addedor not Image Added
  • Encryption - Displays if the AES encryption is set to 128Image Added or 256-bit Image Added
  • Refresh - Checks if there is an older firmware and offers a firmware update if necessary.Image Added
  • AirID Change - Displays the list of the connected AirID readers from which you can select one.
  • Battery Status - Displays the battery charge in percent. The green flash symbol indicates an active charging process.

In the AirID Central, the following settings can also be made on the AirID:

  • Signal Strenght - Select the signal strength of the AirID:
    • low (~3-5m)

    • middle (~5-7 m)

    • high (~7,5-10 m)

  • Backlight - Select if a display backlight is required
  • Buzzer - Select if an acustic feedback is required
  • Display - Select if the display should always be on or only for a certain time.
  • Advertising - Select if the Bluetooth signal for the connection to a device should always be on or only for a certain time.An individual work schedule to save energy can also be created with AirID Central. The advertising mode remains deactivated after the defined working hours.


Note

If during the active advertising mode (EcoMode) no connection to a device is established, the advertising mode switches off automatically to save battery power. Therefore, a manual reconnection is necessary afterwards.

The following information is displayed when clicking on the AirID device displayed in the AirID Central App:

Image Added

  • Serial Number
  • MAC Address
  • Hardware - Board Version of the AirID
  • Bootloader Version
  • Firmware Version
  • Card OS of the inserted smart card
  • Build version of the firmware
  • Connected devices - shows a list of devices for which AirID stores connection information. The connection information can be deleted by deleting the device from the list.

A right click on the AirID Central icon in the Windows notification area opens a menu with the following application functions:

Screenshot

  • Reestablish - opens the AirID Central App window in the foreground.
  • Settings -
  • System Log - displays a log of the system log entries that you can use to track activities and processes.
  • Bridge - Displays the ONEKEY Bridge and the settings you can do.
  • Change PIN - PIN change function for the inserted smart card
  • About - Shows the AirID Central version and the developer information
  • Close - Closes the AirID Central App


iOS

Under iOS system-wide support of smart cards and card readers is not possible. Therefore, the AirID driver needs to be integrated into an app to use AirID with this specific app. These apps usually interact with the available AirID Central App via extension or keychain.

Note

The AirID Central App is available in the App Store.

The connection to the the iOS device is only active when the app in foreground is open. As soon as the app goes into the background, the Bluetooth connection to the AirID is released again.

Pairing

  1. Go to the App Store
Note

If during the active advertising mode (EcoMode) no connection to a device is established, the advertising mode switches off automatically to save battery power. Therefore, a manual reconnection is necessary afterwards.

Note

To save energy, a work schedule can be created via AirID Central APP. If the working hours are exceeded, the advertising mode remains deactivated.

Display

Image Removed permanent or Image Removed eco mode so that the display switches off after a certain period of time.

Backlight

Select whether the backlight is Image Removed activated or Image Removed deactivated.

Contrast

Increase display contrast (adjustable in 4 levels) Image Removed , Image Removed.

Buzzer

Image RemovedActivate or Image Removeddeactivate the acoustic feedback of the AirID.

Force 256bit

Select if you want to encrypt the connection between AirID and the work device with AES-256.

USB Card Reader

If the AirID is connected via USB to the work device, you can select whether the AirID should be used as a USB card readerImage Removed or not Image Removed (NEUE BILDER sind notwendig) . If the AirID is not used as USB reader, the AirID is supplied with power via USB and thus charged.

Reset Keys

Image RemovedThis setting deletes all pairing keys. This is recommended if you pass on AirID to others. After a reset, a new key exchange is necessary to re-established a connection.

Factory Reset

Image Removed This setting reset the AirID to factory settings. All pairing keys are also deleted.

Update Firmware

The AirID firmware can be updated with this setting.

Coverage (not ready)

The AirID reader can log you out and locks WINDOWS or mobile (iOS or Android) apps automatically, if a (preset) distance between your computer and your AirID has been exceeded. The "Distance Log-Out" is managed in AirID settings using "Coverage". 

This setting is optional and can only be configured if there is an active Bluetooth connection to the a device.

You can use pressetingsImage Removed or set the distance manually.

Following pressetings are available:

Image Removed Near (~65 dB)

Image Removed Mid (~75 dB)

Image Removed Far (~80 dB)

Back

Image Removed Select Back to return to the main menu.

AirID Info

Under AirID Info you will find further information about the AIrID.

Image Removed Serial number of the AirID

Image Removed Bluetooth address of the AirID

Image Removed The received signal strength

Image Removed Battery percentage indicator

Image Removed Current time and day

Image Removed Version of the AirID board

Image Removed Version of the AIrID bootloader

Image Removed Version of the AirID firmware version

Image Removed Select Back to return to the main menu

Card Info

Image Removed Displays information about the inserted smart card. These information is only displayed if the smart card is correctly inserted and recognized/ supported.

Prefered Device

Under "Prefer Device" the pairing information of the AirID with the before connected devices are stored. From these information you can select to which device the AirID should preferably be connected in the future. All other devices will be ignored.

Image Removed Image Removed

Select the option New to connect AirID to a new device if the already connected devices are nearby. All other devices connected to AirID will be ignored.

Image Removed

Info

The pairing information with up to 10 different devices can be stored at the same time.

Using AirID

AirID supports various operating systems like Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS and Android. The basic requirement is the Bluetooth Low Energy functionality of the device. When AirID is successfully paired and the driver is installed, the inserted smart card is available to be used for cryptographical operations such as authentication or data encryption. This requires an applet on the smar card and the corresponding middleware for the operating system used. 

The AirID software consists of two components:

  1. AirID Central App - a management software for your AirID forming the basis for usage of the device. The tool provides you with information and setting options for your AirID when your reader is connected to your device. 
  2. AirID drivers, which ensures the communication between the AirID and the operating system, must be installed additionally depending on the platform or is already integrated in the Apps and solutions of third party vendors.

AirID can be used with different terminals and platforms is possible, but not in parallel operation.

Windows

The use of AirID under Windows is only possible as of Windows 8.1 due to the Bluetooth Low Energy functionality required. For use under Windows 7, an ONEKEY BRIDGE is additionally required.

Installation and Pairing

  1. Download the latest installer (zipped .msi file) for Windows at AirID - Software, Driver & SDK.
  2. Unzip and double click on the .msi installer file.
  3. Follow the instructions in the installation wizard.
  4. The AirID Windows driver and the AirID Central App are now installed.
  5. Insert your smart card to power on the AirID reader and activate Bluetooth at the AirID reader by navigating to the connection menu and pressing the jog dial control element. The AirID should display: Image Removed
  6. Open Windows "Settings→ Devices→ Bluetooth". Your AirID should be listed with its serial number. Press "Pair"
  7. Enter 6 digit pairing key shown on AirID display Image Removed
  8. After successful pairing "Pairing successful" will be displayed on AirIDImage Removed
  9. After successful connection establishment, the AirID should display the name of your device

The AirID can now be used.

Deleting the Connection

The pairing information are stored on both the Windows system and AirID. To terminate the connection completely, the information on both sides must be deleted.

On Windows

  1. Open the Bluetooth settings on Windows (Settings- Devices - Bluetooth)
  2. Select the corresponding AirID using the displayed serial number and click on "Remove Device"
  3. Click "Yes" to confirm the removal of the device.

On AirID

Delete All Pairing Information

To delete all stored pairing information from AirID a "Reset Keys" (verlinkung) can be performed in the Settings menu.

Delete Specific Pairing Information

To delete specific pairing information from AirID a "Reset Keys" of the Windows workstation can be performed in the Settings menu.

The pairing information can also be deleted via AirID Central App. To do this, go to the paired devices view, select the corresponding device from the list and click Delete.

AirID Central App

AirID Central provides information and setting options for your AirID once your AirID is connected to your Windows device. If there is no connection, "No device" is displayed in the AirID Central.

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AirID Central as an AirID management software, provides an overview of:

  • Serial Number - Displays the Serial Number of the connected AirID
  • Card Status - Displays the status of the inserted smart card. This can be readable Image Removed, unreadable Image Removed or no card inserted Image Removed
  • Coverage Feature - Displays if the coverage feature is activated Image Removedor not Image Removed
  • Encryption - Displays if the AES encryption is set to 128Image Removed or 256-bit Image Removed
  • Refresh - Checks if there is an older firmware and offers a firmware update if necessary.Image Removed
  • AirID Change - Displays the list of the connected AirID readers from which you can select one.
  • Battery Status - Displays the battery charge in percent. The green flash symbol indicates an active charging process.

In the AirID Central, the following settings can also be made on the AirID:

  • Signal Strenght - Select the signal strength of the AirID:
    • low (~3-5m)

    • middle (~5-7 m)

    • high (~7,5-10 m)

  • Backlight - Select if a display backlight is required
  • Buzzer - Select if an acustic feedback is required
  • Display - Select if the display should always be on or only for a certain time.
  • Advertising - Select if the Bluetooth signal for the connection to a device should always be on or only for a certain time.An individual work schedule to save energy can also be created with AirID Central. The advertising mode remains deactivated after the defined working hours.
Note

If during the active advertising mode (EcoMode) no connection to a device is established, the advertising mode switches off automatically to save battery power. Therefore, a manual reconnection is necessary afterwards.

The following information is displayed when clicking on the AirID device displayed in the AirID Central App:

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  • Serial Number
  • MAC Address
  • Hardware - Board Version of the AirID
  • Bootloader Version
  • Firmware Version
  • Card OS of the inserted smart card
  • Build version of the firmware
  • Connected devices - shows a list of devices for which AirID stores connection information. The connection information can be deleted by deleting the device from the list.

A right click on the AirID Central icon in the Windows notification area opens a menu with the following application functions:

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  • Reestablish - opens the AirID Central App window in the foreground.
  • Settings -
  • System Log - displays a log of the system log entries that you can use to track activities and processes.
  • Bridge - Displays the ONEKEY Bridge and the settings you can do.
  • Change PIN - PIN change function for the inserted smart card
  • About - Shows the AirID Central version and the developer information
  • Close - Closes the AirID Central App

iOS

Under iOS system-wide support of smart cards and card readers is not possible. Therefore, the AirID driver needs to be integrated into an app to use AirID with this specific app. These apps usually interact with the available AirID Central App via extension or keychain.

Note

The AirID Central App is available in the App Store.

The connection to the the iOS device is only active when the app in foreground is open. As soon as the app goes into the background, the Bluetooth connection to the AirID is released again.

Pairing

  1. Go to the App Store on your iOS device and search for AirID Central
  2. Install the AirID Central App on your iOS device
  3. Insert your smart card to power on the AirID reader
  4. Activate Bluetooth at the AirID reader by navigating to the connection menu and pressing the jog dial control element. The AirID should display: 
  5. Make sure that Bluetooth is activated on your iOS device (Settings > Bluetooth > On)
  6. Open the AirID Central App
  7. Select the AirID (serial number) in the shown device list
  8. Compare the 6 digit pairing code shown on AirID display and confirm it to connect 
  9. After a successful pairing, the AirID shows:


Note

If you already paired AirID with another device, please navigate to "Prefer Device" in the AirID menu press the jog-dial and choose "New". Then press the jog-dial again to confirm. 

How to Get Support

If you have a problem with the AirID (e.g. AirID is not recognized by software) and want to get support under [email protected] you shall include following information:

AirID Information

  • AirID serialnumber, AirID firmware version, AirID board version. These information are available under AirID Info

Platform information

  • Operating system name, edition, version and build number (e.g. Windows 10 Enterprise, Version 1803, Build 17134.228)
Tip

Hit Windows+I to open Settings. In the Settings window, navigate to System > About and scroll down. You'll see the "Edition", "Version" and "Build" numbers here.

Log

The log file. By default it is located under:
C:\Program Files\certgate GmbH\.log

Configure Logging

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Technical Specification

Item

AirID2

AirID 1

First Release

September 2018

November 2014

Certification

RoHS, CE, FCC

RoHS, CE, FCC

Enclosure

Shape

rectangular plus Bumper

rectangular

Dimension

90 x 60 x 9 mm (plus Bumper)

90 x 60 x 9 mm

Bumper

utilizable

n/a

Weight in g

48

48

Orientation of hanger

4 (with bumper)

1

Human interface

Display type

LCD, 132x32

LCD, 132x32

Display size

ca. 9 x 30 mm

ca. 9 x 30 mm

Control element

Jog Dial (up/down/enter)

Jog Dial (up/down/enter)

USB port

USB-2.0-Micro-B

USB-2.0-Micro-B

LED visible

2 LEDs

red: on while charging

blue: on while smart card powered on

3 LEDs

red battery low, please charge AirID
red and blue battery is charging
blue and green battery is fully charged

Acoustic feedback

Buzzer

Buzzer

Bluetooth

Bluetooth Version

4.2

4.0 LE (Low Energy)


Battery

Battery type

Built-in rechargeable lithium-polymer battery

Built-in rechargeable lithium-polymer battery

Battery size and weight

4.5 x 24.0 x 41.5 mm, 8g

4.5 x 24.0 x 41.5 mm, 8g

Capacity

340mAh

325 mAh

Battery charging

via USB

via USB

Smart card interface



smart card size

ID1, contact interface (ISO7816)

ID1, contact interface (ISO7816)

smart card type

3V

5V, 3V, 1,8V

Smart chip protocol

T=0, T=1

T=0, T=1

Smart chip header number

2

1

Smart chip header type

8 pins (MCD-7A6SC01-R), 6 pins (2286237-1,TE Connectivity) ;5 pins connected

8 pins (MCD-7A6SC01-R), 6 pins (2286237-1,TE Connectivity) ;5 pins connected

Using chip-backsided printed cards

X

X

Using chip-sided printed cards

X

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NFC function of card usable

X

X

Update

Firmware update

via USB

via USB


Warranty/ License/ Technical Support

Please note our regulations at Terms and Conditions & Legal Documents

Please note that only customer with a valid support and maintance agreement are authorized to get free support services.