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TitleAirID 2 - User Manual
Authorcertgate, Silvia Baumgartner
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marked by on Jan 31, 2019 17:05


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Content

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


1. 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.

1.1. 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.

1.2. Typographical Conventions

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

Warning

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

Note

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

Tip

Tips provide best practices and recommendations

Code
Code and or command line examples
Menu, Buttons

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

Parameters

Parameter and attribute names


2. Device Layout

2.1. 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 [email protected] 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).

2.2. Package Contents

Check the product box for the following items:

  • AirID smart card reader

  • USB cable

  • transparent plastic strap for using as ID badges

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

Before 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.

2.3. Hardware Features

Device Features



1 Low Power LCD Display

2 LED indicator

3 Jog dial control element

4 USB interface

5 Smart card internal slot



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.   


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

red on while battery charging, off when battery charging is done
blue on while smart card activities

AirID 1

Color

Meaning

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




3. 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.

3.1. AirID

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

Setting Display Meaning
Initialize

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

Card OK

The smart card is inserted and it is recognized.


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

Card unreadable

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


3.2. 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.

Setting Display Meaning
Initializing

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

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

ON/ waiting

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

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


Connected

AirID is connected to a device.


Disconnecting

When the jog dial is pressed, the connection is terminated.
OFF

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



3.3. Pairing Code

This item is only shown during the first connection setup with a device and is used to display the pairing code and connection status.

Setting Display Meaning
Pairing Code

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

Connection successful

Pairing defines the establishment of a connection between an Bluetooth device and the AirID Bluetooth reader. Since the pairing information is retained even if the devices are turned off, it is not necessary to pair the same devices again. To pair, the device prompts you to read a code from the AirID and enter it into the connected device or compare it with the code displayed on the device.

Pairing failed

Connection failed.

The following errors may occur:

  • Pairing fail 1: Pairing canceled

  • Pairing fail 4: Pairing code wrong

  • Pairing fail 23: Time out





3.4. Settings

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

Setting Display Meaning
Settings

Main window
Sig Strenght


AirID 2



AirID 1


Select the signal strenght of the AirID.

Possible configurations:

AirID 2

1-4 bars

and

AirID 1

Low (~ 3-5m, EcoModus, 1 bar)
Middle (~ 5-7,5m, 2 bars)
High (~ 7,5-10m, 3 bars)


Advertising

AirID 2

AirID 1


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

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.

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

AirID 2


AirID 1


Indicates the lenght of time the display will remain on. Select whether the display is on permanently or turns off after a while.
Backlight

AirID 2


AirID 1


Select whether the backlight is activated or deactivated.


Contrast

Increase display contrast (adjustable in 4 levels)


Buzzer

AirID 2

AirID 1

Activate or deactivate 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

AirID 2


AirID 1


If the AirID is connected via USB to the work device, you can select whether the AirID should be used as a USB card readeror not. If the AirID is not used as USB reader, the AirID is supplied with power via USB and thus charged.

With AirID 1, the query disappears ater 15 seconds and the AirID is automatically used as a USB card reader.


Reset Keys

AirID 2


AirID 1


This setting deletes all pairing keys. This is recommended when passing AirID to third parties. After a reset, a new key exchange is necessary to re-established a connection.


Factory Reset

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

Distance Sensor

oder Coverage

AirID 2



AirID 1

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 "Distance Sensor" (with AirID 2) or "Coverage" (with AirID 1). 

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

You can use pressetings or set the distance manually.

Following pressetings are available:

  • Near (~ 65 dB)
  • Mid (~ 75 dB)
  • Far (~ 80 dB)

In comparasion to the possible pressetings, the manual setting allows an individual fine adjustment.

If the manual setting is selected, the curent RSSI value is shown in the display. Slowly walk over the area you want your device to remain unlocked. Press the jog dial at the preferred distance to confirm the coverage area and activate the Distance Sensor function.

Settings can only be changed with an active Bluetooth connection between your computer and AirID reader.

To avoid unintended disconnects, keep in mind that the minimum distance for the automated log-out is about three meters between your computer and AirID reader.

The distance value for the "Distance Sensor" feature represents a relative value. It depends on the signal strength of the AirID, on the environment and on other interferencing signals.

Update Firmware

only with AirID 2

The AirID firmware can be updated with this setting. An USB connection to your Windows PC or Mac is required.
Back

Select Back to return to the main menu.


3.5. AirID Info

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

Setting Dispaly Meaning
Serial Number

Serial number of the AirID
IEEE Adress

Bluetooth address of the AirID
Received

The received signal strength
Battery

Battery percentage indicator
Time

Current time and day
Board

Version of the AirID board
Bootloader

Version of the AIrID bootloader
Firmware

Version of the AirID firmware version
Build

Dte and time the firmware version was created.
Back

Select Back to return to the main menu


3.6. Card Info

Setting Display Meaning

Card Info

only on AirID 1

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


3.7. 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.

Text Anzeige Bedeutung
None


If no device is selected, a BLE connection to one of the surrounding devices is possible.
New

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.
"Gerät Name"

If your AirID was already connected to several devices, you can use the stored pairing information to select which device the AirID should preferably be connected to in the future. All other devices will be ignored.


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

4. Firmware Update

certgate is constantly working to make AirID even more reliable and faster. Therefore we provide firmware updates for our wireless smartcard readers under AirID Software, Driver & SDK from time to time. Please install a firmware update as soon as it is available as it improves the reliability of the reader.

The AirID firmware can be updated via USB on Windows or MacOS Pcs. Download the latest firmware from our website and unzip the file. Below you will find the necessary steps for the update.

Update AirID 2

  1. Under Settings, select Update Firmware and navigate to Confirm: Yes and select it
  2. Connect your AirID with USB-cable to a Windows computer or Mac.
  3. The AirID should display: "Send update or unpower to exit"
    On a PC running WINDOWS operating system
  4. Open the folder with the firmware and click on "flash_gecko.bat" file
    On a MacOS
  5. Open the folder with the firmware and click on the "flash-gecko.command" file
  6. After the update the AirID will reboot automatically.

The AirID has been updatet and you can use it with your smart card.

Update AirID 1

  1. Remove the smart card from your AirID
  2. While pressing the jog dial control element, connect your AirID with USB-cable to a Windows computer or Mac.
  3. The AirID should display: 
    On a PC running WINDOWS operating system
  4. Open the folder with the firmware and click on "AirID_FW_CC2540.bat" file
    On a MacOS
  5. Open the folder with the firmware and click on the "AirID_FW_CC2540.command" file
  6. After the update the AirID will reboot automatically.

The AirID has been updatet and you can use it with your smart card.

If the update fails, the update process is intrerrupted or the AirID doesn't start anymore, go to Step 2 and repeat the process.

In rare cases, especially when updating from a very old firmware version it is possible that all Bluetooth pairing information is lost. In this case it could be necessary to remove the AirID® from all devices and pair them again.

Our recommended steps:

  1. Turn off the Bluetooth connection on your AirID Connection → OFF
  2. Remove the AirID from the Bluetooth connected device list on your device Bluetooth- > AirID "SerialNumber" - > Remove device
  3. Turn on the Bluetooth connection on your AirID
  4. Pair the AirID with your device


5. 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, but not in parallel operation.

5.1. 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.

5.1.1. 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 elementThe AirID should display: 
  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 and also on the Windows 10 PC. If the PIN matches press Connect on the Windows 10 system and choose Yes on the AirID by scrolling down in the menu and pressing the jog dial control element

  8. After succesful pairing, "Your device is ready to go!" and the AirID serial number will be displayed on the Windows system and the device name of the paired device will be displayed on the AirID.

The AirID can now be used.

If there are any problems with the pairing process, restart the process. If necessary, delete the stored pairing information (see 5.1.2 "Deleting the Connection")

After the driver has been succesfully installed and paired, AirID is displayed as follows under Device Manager. AirID is detected as "Microsoft USBCCID Smartcard Reader" if it is connected via USB.

5.1.2. Silent Installation of the Driver

Silent installation is used for installation of the AirID driver without user interaction, usually from a batch file or other script.

To perform a silent install using the ZIP format driver, extract the ZIP file, then run the AirID Installer .EXE program for the driver with the following comand line switch:

Command Line
"<Filename>.exe" /install /quiet /log "<Filename for Logfile.txt>" 

Any problem can be found in the log file.

The command to uninstall the software package is as follows:

Command Line
"<Filename>.exe" /uninstall /quiet /log "<Filename for Logfile.txt>"

The optional parameter are:

Optional Parameter Description
/help
Hilfe und Kurzübersicht der Parameter
/install | /repair | /uninstall | /layout
Installiert, repariert, deinstalliert oder erstellt eine Kopie des Installationspaketes
/passive |
 /quiet 

Die Benutzeroberfläche wird angezeigt, es ist aber kein Eingreifen des Benutzers erforderlich.

Während der Installation wird keine Benutzeroberfläche angezeigt.

/norestart
Wird diese Option angegeben, erfolgt bei Befehlen mit --passive oder --quiet kein automatischer Neustart des Computers.
/log log.txt
Die Logs werden in eine bestimmte log.txt Datei geschrieben. Standardmäßig wird eine Logdatei unter %TEMP% erstellt.

5.1.3. 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.

5.1.4. AirID Central App on Windows

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.

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

Nr Function Description
1 Serial Number

Displays the serial number of the connected AirID

2 Card Status

Displays the status of the inserted smart card. This can be readable , unreadable   or no card inserted

3 Distance Sensor or Coverage Feature 

Displays if the coverage feature is activated or not

3 Encryption

Displays if the AES encryption is set to 128 or 256-bit

3 Refresh

Checks if there is an older firmware and offers a firmware update if necessary.

4 AirID Chance  Displays the list of the connected AirID readers from which you can select one.
5 Battery Status
Displays the battery charge in percent. The green flash symbol indicates an active charging process.
6 Signal Strenght

Select the signal strength of the AirID:

  • low (~3-5m)
  • middle (~5-7 m)

  • high (~7,5-10 m)

6 Backlight Select if a display backlight is required
6 Buzzer Select if an acustic feedback is required
6 Display Select if the display should always be on or only for a certain time
6 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.
7 Serial Number

Serial number

7 MAC MAC-Address
7 Hardware Boardversion
7 Bootloader Bootloader Version
7 Firmware Firmware Version

Card OS

Card OS of the inserted smart card


Build Build version of the firmware
8 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.



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:

  • 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


5.2. 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.

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.

5.2.1. 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:

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. 

6. 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

_

NFC function of card usable

X

X

Update

Firmware update

via USB

via USB


7. 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.


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