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Hitachi USB Finger Vein Biometric Scanner

PC-KCA100 /PC-KCA110

Hardware Operations Manual

Before using this product, read all guidelines in the manual carefully.

This manual should be kept for future reference.

Important Notices

 Quoting or partial / total reprinting of the contents of this document without license is

prohibited.

 The contents of this document are subject to change without notice.

 In the case of any errors, inaccuracies or omissions in the contents of this document,

please notify Hitachi, Ltd.

 Hitachi, Ltd. permits the acquisition and use of the product according to the

conditions indicated in this Hardware Operations Manual.

 According to the statements contained in previous paragraphs, Hitachi, Ltd. will not

assume any liability for effects arising from the use of this product. Consequently, do

not use the product unless you fully understand its operation.

Product Reliability

 The product you have purchased has been designed and manufactured for general

office use. Avoid its use for applications that require extremely high reliability or in

cases where lives or property may be at stake, for example the control of chemical

plants, medical devices, urgent communications etc. Hitachi, Ltd. assumes no

liability for any such uses and for any derived circumstances that may lead to

accidents if used inappropriately .

 We do not guarantee the correct functioning of this product if it is used

simultaneously with other identification devices.

Regulations and Measures

 ICES-003 Statements

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du

Canada.

 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to

the following two conditions:(1) this device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC WARNING

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible

for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Supplied USB cable must be used for connection to host computers in order

to meet FCC emission limits.

Summary of content (10 pages)

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Hitachi USB Finger Vein Biometric Scanner PC-KCA100 /PC-KCA110 Hardware Operations Manual Before using this product, read all guidelines in the manual carefully. This manual should be kept for future reference. Important Notices      Quoting or partial / total reprinting of the contents of this document without license is prohibited. The contents of this document are subject to change without notice.
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Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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1. Introduction Hitachi gratefully acknowledges your implementation of the Hitachi USB Finger Vein Biometric Scanner (hereafter referred to as “FV Scanner”). The objective of this operations manual is to provide a basic understanding of how to handle and use the FV Scanner. Information on the installation and un-installation of the device driver and the necessary software are provided in the “Device Driver and Hitachi Secure BioAPI Runtime Libraries Installation and Un-installation Manual”. 1.
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2.2 FV Scanner Installation and Configuration 1. Install the FV Scanner on a horizontal surface in a stable and secure location. Place the device away from windows, direct light, or other strong light sources. Usage of the device under 300-1000 Lux, which is equivalent to the light required to read a newspaper without difficulty, is strongly advised. Important Do not use FV Scanner in places receiving solar rays, either direct sun exposure or strong sunlight coming in through windows.
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3. How to Use the FV Scanner Place the finger in the scanning area of the FV Scanner. Important    Consult the accompanying document "Authentication-Registration Guide" about proper finger position. During image capture, do not place any unidentified object other than the finger in the scanning area of the FV Scanner as this may lead to malfunction. Finger vein authentication and registration may fail in the following cases registration of children’s fingers, narrow fingers (finger width under 10 mm/0.
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4. FV Scanner Maintenance Attention    Before performing FV Scanner maintenance, remove the USB cable. Keeping the cable connected during maintenance may cause failures. Take caution so that the product is not exposed to any liquid or humidity. as that may cause malfunctioning. Do not clean the device using organic solvents such as gasoline or alcohol.  Periodic maintenance of the external part of FV Scanner is recommended.
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5. Hardware Specifications Name USB Finger Vein Biometric Scanner Model PC-KCA100/PC-KCA110 Finger Size More than 10 mm/0.4” and less than 25 mm/1” *1 Interface USB 2.0 Dimensions Approx. 59mm/2.3”(W) × 82mm/3.2”(D) × 74mm/2.9”(H) Weight Approx. 96g/3.
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6. Troubleshooting This section presents methods for solving problems with the FV Scanner. ■ The USB cable is connected to FV Scanner, but the LED does not display a green light. This may be due to several reasons: FV Scanner driver being used has not been appropriately configured. → See Chap. 2.4 Confirmation of Driver Installation in ”Device Driver and Hitachi Secure BioAPI Runtime Libraries Installation and Un-installation Manual” and verify that the driver has been properly configured on the PC.
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■ Authentication has failed to start. Authentication will not start. →When the FV Scanner is connected, the LED light is permanently on. However, authentication cannot be immediately started. Wait for at least 5 seconds after connecting the device before performing an authentication.
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Copyright © Hitachi, Ltd. 2012. All rights reserved. All Rights Reserved, Copyright © 2012, Hitachi Solutions, Ltd. The software and the manual can be used and managed under the responsibility of the administrator registered in the relevant document of FV Scanner. Without the express consent of Hitachi, Ltd., the following is prohibited: 1.