AirID
Quick Start Guide
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This guide explains all the basics of the certgate wireless smartcard reader AirID and gives you step-by-steps instructions to get you started using AirID. Please take the time to read the information and follow carefully the instructions and recommendations of the installation process.
Intended Use
AirID is a wireless smart card reader which you can carry with you anytime (around the work). 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 questions and support please use the email address [email protected]
Content of Delivery
- AirID smartcard reader
- USB cable
- transparent plastic strap for use with ID Badges
General Features
Your AirID is a wireless smart card reader for ID-1 smart cards which can be used via BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) and USB.
Device Features
1 Low Power LCD Display
2 LED indicator
3 Jog dial control element
4 USB interface
5 Smart card internal slot
Control Element
AirID is designed for easy menu navigation using a 3-way version of jog dial control element.
| 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 |
| card insert and card supported | |
| card access blocked (coverage) | |
| Connection status |
| Bluetooth and advertising activated |
| Bluetooth activated and connected | |
| Battery status |
| remaining battery capacity |
| LED | red | battery low, please charge |
| red and blue | battery charging | |
| blue and green | battery completely charged |
Menu
| Setting | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|
| AirID - show the card status | ||
| Initialize |
| The smart card will be initialized. This message will be displayed for a very short time. |
| Card OK |
| The smart card is inserted and readable. If the AirID is connected with a device, the name of this will be displayed. |
| Card unreadable |
| The inserted smart card is unreadable. Please make sure that the smart card is correctly inserted and iAirID supports the smart card. |
| Connection - used to activate and deactivate the Bluetooth connection | ||
| Initialize |
| The Bluetooth connection will be initialized and the advertising mode activated. This message will be displayed for a very short time. |
| ON/ waiting |
| The Bluetooth connection and the advertising mode are activated and AirID is waiting to establish the connection. |
| Bonding |
| AirID is successfully connected to a device. This message will be dislayed for a very short time. |
| Connected |
| AirID is connected to a device. |
| Disconnecting |
| Pressing the jog dial will terminate the connection. |
| OFF |
| Bluetooth and advertising mode are deactivate. Pressing the jog dial will activated these. |
| Pairing Code - is used only during the first connection establishment with a device | ||
| Pairing Code |
| A pairing code is displayed and you will have to type it into your device |
| Pairing success | ||
| Pairing fail | ||
| Settings | ||
| Sig Strenght | ||
| Advertising | ||
| Display | ||
| Backlight | ||
| Contrast | ||
| Buzzer | ||
| Encryption | ||
| Reset Keys | ||
| Factory Reset | ||
| Coverage | ||
| Back | ||
| AirID Info | ||
| Serial Number | ||
| IEEE Address | ||
| Received | ||
| Battery | ||
| Time | ||
| Board | ||
| Bootloader | ||
| Firmware | ||
| Build | ||
| Back | ||
Card Info | ||
| Prefer Device | ||
| USB Card Reader | ||
Quick Start
Charging
Ensure battery is completely charged. AirID is powered by a rechargeable Li-Po baterry. The baterry is charged by plugging the AirID into either a computer or external USB wall adapter using the USB cable provided.
Power On
Insert the smart card to power on the reader.
Initiate Pairing
Choose "Connection" to activate Bluetooth on AirID.
Pairing
AirID will be listed with its serial number on the BLE devices list. Press "Pair" and enter 6 digit pairing key shown on AirID display.
AirID need to be paired through an app on iOS and Android and through device settings on WIndows.
Pairing complete
After succesfully pairing "Pairing success" will be displayed on AirID
AirID is now connected with your device and the device name is displayed.