Thank you for purchasing the AirID FIDO BADGE. Before using AirID, please take the time to read this user manual, to learn about all the features and capabilities of your new AirID.
Table of Content
Intended Use
AirID FIDO BADGE is a wireless FIDO2 security key that you can carry with you at all times. The AirID FIDO BADGE communicates via a secure Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connection with your device and makes your FIDO2 security key available for your system.Â
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1. About This Guide
This guide provides step-by-step instructions to help customers using the AirID FIDO BADGE on different platforms and contains also all the necessary information for application developers needed to use certgate's AirID FIDO with their apps.
1.1. Typographical Conventions
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 and or command line examples
Parameter and attribute names
2. Device Layout
2.1. Overview
Device Description
It enables working wireless with technologies such as Microsofts Passwordless. AirID FIDO connects to smartphones, tablets, laptops or non mobile systems via Bluetooth (and USB in Q2/21) . The BluetoothLE connection of AirID FIDO Badge is protected by an additional AES256 encryption. Existing NFC capabilities of your smart card will also be maintained. Using AirID FIDO Badge, your Security Key will always stay safe – with you!
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 control element helps you to navigate through the settings of the device.
Bluetooth Connected Mode Usage
With the AirID FIDO BADGE it is possible to protect Apps with a FIDO2 security key via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE).
USB Connected Mode Usage
AirID FIDO2 BADGE can be used as a standard USB FIDO2 token most PCs with a common operating system supporting the FIDO2 via USB standard (Windows, OS X and Linux etc.).
2.2. Package Contents
Check the product box for the following items:
- AirID FIDO Badge
- USB cable
- Transparent plastic strap for using as ID badges
- Bumper (landscape and portrait variant)
Before start-up, ensure that the two safety seals are undamaged.
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
1 Low Power LCD Display
2 LED indicator
3 Jog dial control element
4 USB interface
5 ID-1 Card slot
6 Power Switch (Triggered by ID-1 Card)
Power and unpower the AirID FIDO BADGE
When a card is inserted into the card slot, the integrated power switch is triggered and the AirID FIDO BADGE switches on.
To turn off the AirID FIDO BADGE, remove the inserted card by simply sliding it through the cut-out with your finger.
AirID FIDO Badge is designed for easy menu navigation using a 3-way version of jog dial control element.
| Action | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Move Up | Navigating menu upwards |
| Move Down | Navigating menu downwards |
| Press | select |
Following LED indicators exists on AirID FIDO Badge
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Color |
Mode | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| red | Static |
on during battery charging; off when battery charging is done |
| blue | Static |
on during bluetooth communication activities |
| blue | Blinking | ongoing FIDO communication - User Presence, waiting for input |
3. Menu Layout
In the AirID device menu, you can configure various settings and get status information about your AirID device. You can access the different menu entries by navigating with the control element
3.1 Connection
The Connection menu is the second setting when you navigate down. This is used to activate the Bluetooth connection or to terminate the connection.
| Setting | Display | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initializing |
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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 |
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AirID has activated Bluetooth and advertising mode and is waiting for the connection to be established. When the control element is pressed, Bluetooth and the advertising mode are disabled. | |
| Exchanging Keys |
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AirID has successfully connected to a device. This message appears only very shortly. |
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| Connected |
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AirID is connected to a device. |
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| Disconnecting |
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When the control element is pressed, the connection is terminated. | |
| OFF |
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Bluetooth and the advertising mode are disabled. Pressing the control element activates Bluetooth and the advertising mode. |
3.1. Pairing Code
This item is only shown during the first connection setup with a device and is used to display the pairing code and pairing status.
| Setting | Display | Meaning | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pairing Code |
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This menu is only shown the first time a connection is established with a device and is used to display the connection key. | |
| 2 | Pairing success |
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The pairing have been successful |
Pairing defines the establishment of a connection between an Bluetooth device and the AirID FIDO Badge. 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. |
| 3 | Pairing failed |
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The pairing failed. For AirID FIDO BADGE, the reasons for a failed pairing can be:
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3.2. Settings
Under the menu Settings, you can configure settings for your AirID. Use the control element to select and confirm the settings.
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| Settings |
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Main window | |||||||||||||
| Sig Strenght |
AirID
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Select the signal strenght of the AirID. Possible configurations: AirID 1-4 bars |
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| Advertising |
AirID
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Use the control element to set the advertising mode (Connection via Bluetooth) to |
If during the temporary actived advertising mode 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. |
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| Display |
AirID
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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
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Select whether the backlight is |
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Contrast |
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Increase display contrast (adjustable in 4 levels) |
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| Buzzer |
AirID
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Activate or deactivate the acoustic feedback of the AirID. |
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| USB Card Reader |
AirID
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If the AirID is connected via USB to the working device, you can select whether the AirID should be used as a USB card reader (CCID) or not. If the AirID is not used as USB reader, the AirID is only supplied with power via USB and thus charged. With AirID 1, the query disappears after 15 seconds and the AirID is automatically used as a USB card reader. |
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| Reset Keys |
AirID
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AirID 2 This setting deletes the saved keys (LTK and SK). You have the option to delete all keys or only the keys for a specific device. |
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| Remove Pairing |
AirID 2: This setting deletes the saved pairing information and the keys. This is recommended when passing AirID to third parties. You have the option to delete all keys or only the keys for a specific device. After the removal, a new pairing is necessary to re-established a connection. |
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Factory Reset |
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This setting reset the AirID to factory settings. All saved pairing information and keys are also deleted. | |||||||||||||
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Distance Sensor oder Coverage |
AirID
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The AirID reader can lock your WINDOWS or mobile (iOS or Android) apps (if configured) 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". 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:
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 around in the area you want your device to remain unlocked. Press the control element at the preferred distance to confirm the coverage area and activate the Distance Sensor function. |
Settings can only be configured during an active Bluetooth connection between your computer and your AirID reader. To avoid unintended disconnects, keep in mind that the minimum distance for the automated lock is about three meters between your computer and your 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. |
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Update Firmware |
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The AirID firmware can be updated with this setting. An USB connection to your Windows PC or Mac is required. | see Section: Firmware Update | ||||||||||||
| Back |
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Select Back to return to the main menu. | |||||||||||||
3.3. AirID Info
Under AirID Info you will find further information about the AirID.
| Setting | Dispaly | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Serial Number |
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Serial number of the AirID |
| IEEE Adress |
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Bluetooth address of the AirID |
| Received |
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The received signal strength |
| Battery |
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Battery percentage indicator |
| Time |
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Current time and day |
| Board |
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Version of the AirID board |
| Bootloader |
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Version of the AirID bootloader |
| Firmware |
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Version of the AirID firmware version |
| Build |
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Date and time the firmware version was created |
| Back |
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Select Back to return to the main menu |
3.4.
Prefered Device
Under "Prefer Device" the pairing information of the AirID with the already connected devices are stored. From these information you can select to which device the AirID should be connected in the future. All other devices will be ignored.
| Text | Anzeige | Bedeutung |
|---|---|---|
| None |
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If no device is selected, a BLE connection to any of the surrounding devices is possible. |
| New |
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Select the option New to connect AirID to a new device, if already connected devices are nearby. All other devices paired with AirID will be ignored. |
| "device name" |
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If your AirID was already paired with one or more devices, you choose the device name 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 Download Center 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
- Use the control element of the AirID to navigate to Settings → Update Firmware → Confirm: Yes
- The AirID should display: "Send update or unpower to exit"
With a Windows PC - Connect your AirID with the USB-cable to a Windows computer or Mac.
- Open the folder with the extracted firmware and run the "winusb-flash-device.exe" file
- once the AirID restarts, the update is finished
With a MacOS - Open the folder with the firmware and run the "flash-airid.command" file
- After a successful update the AirID will reboot automatically and can be used as usual
- once the AirID restarts, the update is finished
If the update fails, the update process is intrerrupted or the AirID doesn't start anymore, go to step 1 and repeat the process.
Update AirID 1
- Remove the smart card from your AirID
- While pressing the control element, connect your AirID with the USB-cable to a Windows computer or Mac.
- The AirID should display:
On a Windows PC - Open the folder with the firmware and run the "AirID_FW_CC2540.bat" file
On a MacOS - Open the folder with the firmware and run the "AirID_FW_CC2540.command" file
- After a successful update the AirID will reboot automatically and can be used as usual
If the update fails, the update process is intrerrupted or the AirID doesn't start anymore, go to step 1 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 AirID from all devices and pair them again.
Our recommended steps:
- Turn off the Bluetooth connection on your AirID Connection → OFF
- Remove the AirID from the Bluetooth connected device list on your device Bluetooth → AirID "Serial Number" → Remove device
- Turn on the Bluetooth connection on your AirID
- 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 smart card and the corresponding middleware for the operating system used.
The AirID software consists of two components:
- 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 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.
AirID can be used with different terminals and platforms, but not in parallel operation.
6. Technical Specification
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Item |
AirID FIDO |
|---|---|
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First Release |
March 2021 |
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Certification |
RoHS, CE, FCC ?? |
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Enclosure |
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Shape |
rectangular plus Bumper |
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Dimension |
90 x 60 x 9 mm (plus Bumper) |
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Bumper |
utilizable |
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Weight in g |
48 |
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Orientation of hanger |
4 (with bumper) |
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Human interface |
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Display type |
LCD, 132x32 |
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Display size |
ca. 9 x 30 mm |
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Control element |
Jog Dial (up/down/enter) |
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USB port |
USB-2.0-Micro-B |
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LED visible |
2 LEDs red: on while charging blue: on while smart card powered on |
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Acoustic feedback |
Buzzer |
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Bluetooth |
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Bluetooth Version |
4.2 LE (Low Energy) |
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Battery |
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Battery type |
Built-in rechargeable lithium-polymer battery |
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Battery size and weight |
4.5 x 24.0 x 41.5 mm, 8g |
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Capacity |
340mAh |
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Battery charging |
via USB |
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Smart card Slot |
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smart card size |
ID1, contact interface (ISO7816) |
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smart card type |
N/A |
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Smart chip protocol |
N/A |
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Smart chip header number |
N/A |
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Smart chip header type |
N/A |
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Using chip-backsided printed cards |
N/A |
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Using chip-sided printed cards |
N/A |
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NFC function of card usable |
N/A |
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Update |
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Firmware update |
via USB and OTA ? |
7. Safety Instructions
- Protect the device from dirt, dust, moisture, chemicals and extreme temperatures and use it only in dry rooms.
- Use only original, approved accessories intended for this purpose for the device.
- Do not use the product in the immediate vicinity of heating, other heat sources or in direct sunlight.
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The device is approved for an operating temperature range of -10 °C to +60 °C.
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The approved temperature range during charging is between 0 °C and +45 °C.
- Do not expose the device directly to magnetic sources.
- Do not put the device in your trouser pocket.
- Do not drop the product and do not expose it to violent shocks, drops, shocks or vibrations of any kind.
- Do not attempt to service or repair the product yourself or have it serviced or repaired by an unauthorized service or person.
- Do not make any unauthorized modifications to the software or hardware.
- Do not open or operate the product if damaged.
- Do not insert foreign objects into the card slot. The opening slot is intended exclusively for inserting a smart card.
- Improper use may damage the product or connected devices.
- To charge the battery, use only standardized charging cables and power sources (5V DC; min. 500mA) to avoid overcharging. This could damage the battery.
- Do not remove or damage the seal on the side of the unit.
Environment Temperature Range:
| Status | Min. Temperature | Max. Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| While operating | -10°C | +60°C |
| While charging | 0°C | +45°C |
8. Disposal and Recycling
The device must not be disposed of with household waste. B2B equipment must be returned to the manufacturer.
9. Maintenance and Care
Clean the device only with a soft, clean and dry cloth. Do not expose the device to harsh chemicals, cleaning solutions or strong cleaning agents. Do not allow liquid to penetrate the product.
10. 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.