FCC ID: Q47-MCR200 Report No. T40452F Appendix K Page 1 of 18 EMC Technologies Pty Ltd A.C.N. 057 105 549 16/6 Gladstone Rd Castle Hill, NSW 2154 Ph: + 612 9899 4599 Fax: + 612 9899 4019 email: syd@emctech.com.au HTTP: www.emctech.com.au APPENDIX K OF TEST REPORT T40452F USER MANUAL FCC ID: Q47-MCR200 Manufacturer: ERG Transit Systems Test Sample: Contactless Smart Card Reader Model: MCR200 Serial No:
0318111546 Date:
29th July 2004 Device Product Group MCR200 User Manual Document No: DPG-00144 Category: 431 Revision: 7 Author Hardware Manager Dan Zorde Gino Bertino ERG Approvals Name:
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Device Product Group Security Level 3 MCR200 User Manual Document History Description Revision Revision Date 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 10 March 03 04 April 03 05 May 03 23 Jun 03 2 July 03 7 May 04 5 July 04 First release Revised FCC compliance statement Includes reference to correct FCC ID code Removed blank second page Change to Section 4.4 ferrite statement Updated for Rev2 card reader with shield Shield update Author Gino Bertino Gino Bertino Gino Bertino Gino Bertino Dan Zorde Dan Zorde Dan Zorde DPG-00144 Revision 7 / 5 July 2004 ERG Confidential ERG 2004 Page 2 of 17 Device Product Group Security Level 3 MCR200 User Manual Table of Contents 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.4.1 3.4.2 3.4.3 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................... 5 PURPOSE............................................................................................................................................. 5 SCOPE................................................................................................................................................. 5 TERMINOLOGY ..................................................................................................................................... 5 2 OVERVIEW OF THE MCR ........................................................................................................................ 6 3 MODULE ARCHITECTURE...................................................................................................................... 8 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION.................................................................................................................. 8 HOST SERIAL COMMUNICATION INTERFACE ............................................................................................ 8 POWER SUPPLY ................................................................................................................................... 9 RF CONTROLLER.................................................................................................................................. 9 Transmitter ................................................................................................................................. 9 Receiver ..................................................................................................................................... 9 Card Interface ............................................................................................................................ 9 4 HOST INTERFACE CONNECTIONS...................................................................................................... 10 SUPPORTED ELECTRICAL INTERFACES ................................................................................................ 10 HOST INTERFACE CONNECTOR ........................................................................................................... 10 INTERFACE CONNECTIONS.................................................................................................................. 10 INTERCONNECTING CABLE................................................................................................................... 11 5 MECHANICAL SPECIFICATION............................................................................................................ 12 PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS....................................................................................................................... 12 Size .......................................................................................................................................... 12 Mounting Holes ........................................................................................................................ 13 INDIVIDUAL COMPONENT DIMENSIONS................................................................................................. 14 Control Board Dimensions ....................................................................................................... 14 Antenna Dimensions................................................................................................................ 15 6 MOUNTING GUIDELINES ...................................................................................................................... 16 7 ANTENNA TUNING................................................................................................................................. 17 5.1.1 5.1.2 5.2.1 5.2.2 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 5.1 5.2 List of Tables TABLE 1: TERMINOLOGY....................................................................................................................................... 5 TABLE 2: SERIAL INTERFACE CONNECTIONS........................................................................................................ 10 TABLE 3: PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS ........................................................................................................................ 12 List of Figures FIGURE 1: MCR200 OEM MODULE ..................................................................................................................... 6 FIGURE 2: MCR200 OEM MODULE - OPERATION................................................................................................. 7 FIGURE 3: MODULE ARCHITECTURE ...................................................................................................................... 8 FIGURE 4: INTERCONNECTING HOST CABLE ........................................................................................................ 11 FIGURE 5: TYPICAL STACKING ARRANGEMENT ..................................................................................................... 12 FIGURE 6: TYPICAL PHYSICAL ENVELOPE............................................................................................................. 13 FIGURE 7: CONTROL BOARD DIMENSIONS........................................................................................................... 14 FIGURE 8: ANTENNA DIMENSIONS....................................................................................................................... 15 FIGURE 9: CLEARANCE BETWEEN ANTENNA AND METALLIC OBJECTS..................................................................... 16 FIGURE 10: LOCATION OF TUNING CAPACITOR CV1 ............................................................................................. 17 DPG-00144 Revision 7 / 5 July 2004 ERG Confidential ERG 2004 Page 3 of 17 Device Product Group Security Level 3 MCR200 User Manual FCC Compliance 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. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, 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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encourage to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The MCR200 was submitted and a grant of authorisation received from the FCC as a modular device under the intentional radiator requirements of part 15, Subpart C. The party that incorporates the MCR200 into their product is responsible for verification of the emissions produced by the final product and must adhere to the limits specified in the code of Federal Regulations 47, Part 15, Subpart B. Furthermore, a label must be applied on the exterior of the final product, referring to this enclosed module, which shall state, Contains FCC ID: Q47-MCR200 or Contains Transmitter Module FCC ID: Q47-MCR200. Notice: When an AC to DC power source is used to supply power to the integrated equipment, the final equipment will also have to comply with the AC line conducted emissions according to FCC Part 15, Subpart B. Warning: Any changes or modifications not expressively approved by ERG Transit Systems could void the user's authority to operate this equipment DPG-00144 Revision 7 / 5 July 2004 ERG Confidential ERG 2004 Page 4 of 17 Device Product Group Security Level 3 MCR200 User Manual 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 Introduction Purpose The purpose of this document is to provide summary technical details of the electrical interface and physical characteristic of the Multiprotocol Card Reader (MCR200). It is intended for use by third party developers wanting to integrate the MCR200 OEM Module into new or existing products. Scope This manual is intended for use by third party developers and integrators familiar with similar type of equipment. This manual contains technical information sufficient to give technical personnel an operational understanding of the MCR200. Terminology The following table contains a list of Equipment Terminology and their meanings. Term Table 1: Terminology Definition A ASK bps BPSK CMOS CPU CSC Host EIA EMC GND Hz IEC ISO MCR mm NRZ-L OOK PCB s TIA Amp(s), Ampere(s) Amplitude Shift Keying Bits per second Binary Phased Shift Keying Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor Central Processing Unit (microprocessor) Contact-less Smart Card A processing unit communicating directly with and housing the MCR200. Electronic Industry Association Electromagnetic Compatibility Ground negative supply Hertz, cycles per second International Electrotechnical Commission International Standards Organisation Multiprotocol Card Reader millimetre(s) Non-return to zero - level On-Off keying Printed Circuit Board second(s) Telecommunications Industry Association DPG-00144 Revision 7 / 5 July 2004 ERG Confidential ERG 2004 Page 5 of 17 Device Product Group Security Level 3 MCR200 User Manual 2 Overview of the MCR The MCR200 OEM Module is an easy-to-use, economical means of introducing contact-less smart card capability into a host. Figure 1 contains a picture of the MCR200 OEM Module. Section 3 provides an overview of the module architecture. Section 4 provides a description of the interface connector and pins. Section 5 provides dimensional details, section 6 describes how the MCR200 is to be mounted inside the host and Section 7 describes the final tuning procedure. Figure 1: MCR200 OEM Module The MCR200 OEM module is a compact contact-less reader, which enables developers to rapidly add contact-less functionality to new or existing products. Each MCR200 consists of a Control Board and Antenna Board; this set is tuned and tested at the factory prior to shipment. Each set is shipped with a 100 mm interconnecting cable as shown in Figure 1. DPG-00144 Revision 7 / 5 July 2004 ERG Confidential ERG 2004 Page 6 of 17 Device Product Group Security Level 3 MCR200 User Manual The MCR200 serves as the data communications link between customer smart cards and the host in which the MCR200 is installed. For MCR-to-Card communications, the Control Board receives data signals from the host. It then transmits the data signals via RF to a smart card held within reading distance of the MCR200s Antenna Board. For Card-to-MCR communications, RF data signals from the smart card are received by the Control Board via the Antenna Board where they are sent to the host via connector 1 located on the Control Board. Figure 2 contains a block diagram that illustrates the MCR200 mode of operation. Figure 2: MCR200 OEM Module - Operation DPG-00144 Revision 7 / 5 July 2004 ERG Confidential ERG 2004 Page 7 of 17 Device Product Group Security Level 3 MCR200 User Manual 3 Module architecture The Control Board contains a microprocessor, non-volatile memory, and radio frequency transmitting and receiving circuitry. This board communicates with smart cards via a RF link provided by the Antenna Board, and to the terminal via a TIA/EIA-485 or TIA/EIA-232 serial protocol. The Antenna Board consists of a printed circuit board with copper traces forming the transmit and receive antenna. The board is attached to a ferrite plate and a metal back plate that serves as a ground plane. The module architecture is illustrated in Figure 3. Figure 3: Module Architecture 3.1 3.2 Electrical specification Host serial communication interface Description Item MCR to Host communication interface MCR to host baud rate Serial TIA/EIA-232F and TIA/EIA-422 full duplex. Serial 9600bps, 19.2 Kbps, 38.4 Kbps, 57.6 Kbps, and 115.2 Kbps. DPG-00144 Revision 7 / 5 July 2004 ERG Confidential ERG 2004 Page 8 of 17 Device Product Group 3.3 Security Level 3 MCR200 User Manual Power Supply The MCR200 OEM module derives power directly from the host. After supply power is applied to the MCR200, the MCR200 will be operational in less than 1.2 seconds. 3.4 3.4.1 Item Description Supply voltage 12Vdc +10%/-5%, with ripple of less than 50mV peak-peak. Supply current Input power requirements Maximum 300 mA, typical 150 mA Maximum 3.60 Watts RF controller The standards supported by the RF controller are ISO/IEC 14443 Type A, ISO/IEC 14443 Type B and Mifare Standard. Transmitter The MCR200 transmitter complies with the following specifications:
Item Description Carrier Frequency 13.56 MHz + 7 kHz (ISO/IEC 14443-2:2001, 6.1) Modulation Rise and Fall Time ASK Modulation
< 2.0 sec (ISO/IEC 14443-2:2001, 8.1.2 and 9.1.2) 100% Modified Miller (ISO/IEC 14443-2:2001, 7 and 8) 8%-14% NRZ (ISO/IEC 14443-2:2001, 7 and 9) 3.4.2 Receiver The MCR200 receiver complies with the following specifications:
Description Item Carrier Frequency Subcarrier Frequency Subcarrier Data 13.56 MHz 847.5 kHz (ISO/IEC 14443-2:2001, 7, 8 and 9) OOK Manchester (ISO/IEC 14443-3:2001 7 and 8) BPSK NRZ-L (ISO/IEC 14443-2:2001, 7 and 9) 3.4.3 Card Interface The MCR200 module supports contact-less smart cards conforming to the following signal interface protocols:
ISO/IEC 14443 Type A. ISO/IEC 14443 Type B. DPG-00144 Revision 7 / 5 July 2004 ERG Confidential ERG 2004 Page 9 of 17 Device Product Group Security Level 3 MCR200 User Manual 4 4.1 4.2 4.3 Host Interface Connections Supported Electrical Interfaces The serial interface between the Host and MCR supports both:
TIA/EIA-485, half duplex TIA/EIA-232-F The MCR200 is connected to the host via a 10-pin connector located on the Control Board. The interconnection between the host and the MCR200 may be achieved using an interconnecting cable as shown in Figure 4. The default terminal to CAD communication speed is 115,200 bps. Other communication speeds are available. Host Interface Connector The MCR200 interface connector mates with a straight connector. Straight connector:
Molex #22-01-2105 or equivalent Function Can be used to reset the MCR. Ground (Power Supply negative) Power Supply positive Interface Connections Pin Designation Signal Level 1 Reset CMOS logic Ground 2 GND
+12Vdc 3
+12V TIA/EIA-485 -ve Serial data from Host to MCR 4 Rx-
5 Rx+
TIA/EIA-485 +ve Serial data from Host to MCR TIA/EIA-485 -ve Serial data from MCR to Host Tx-
6 TIA/EIA-485 +ve Serial data from MCR to Host Tx+
7 8 TxD TIA/EIA-232 Serial data from MCR to Host Ground (Power supply negative) Ground 9 GND 10 RxD TIA/EIA-232 Serial data from Host to MCR Table 2: Serial Interface Connections If the Host provides a hardware reset, it will be a logic-level, active-low signal with a minimum pulse width of 10 microseconds. DPG-00144 Revision 7 / 5 July 2004 ERG Confidential ERG 2004 Page 10 of 17 Device Product Group Security Level 3 MCR200 User Manual 4.4 Interconnecting cable Figure 4: Interconnecting Host Cable Ferrite bead, Steward #28B1122-100, must be fitted as shown in Figure 4, on the DC power cable connecting to the MCR200. DPG-00144 Revision 7 / 5 July 2004 ERG Confidential ERG 2004 Page 11 of 17 Device Product Group Security Level 3 MCR200 User Manual 5 5.1 Mechanical specification Physical Dimensions The two components that form the MCR200 (Control and Antenna boards) are organised so that they can be physically separated by a distance of up to 100 mm, and connected via a connecting cable. It is possible to stack the two components into a thickness of 24.5 mm. Figure 5: Typical stacking arrangement 5.1.1 Size The guaranteed Reader volumetric envelope is shown in Figure 6. It is acceptable to mount the MCR in a larger volumetric envelope if space is available. The Control Board and Antenna have the following dimensions:
Width (mm) Height (mm) Tolerance (mm) Control Board Antenna Board DPG-00144 Revision 7 / 5 July 2004 Length
(mm) 104 104 67 67 15.5 5.5 0.5 0.5 Table 3: Physical Dimensions ERG Confidential ERG 2004 Page 12 of 17 Device Product Group Security Level 3 MCR200 User Manual Figure 6: Typical physical envelope 5.1.2 Mounting Holes All mounting holes are M3.2. The mounting holes are aligned and may be used with screws and plastic spacers to secure the MCR200 inside the product. The 100 mm cable allows the Control Board and Antenna Board to be separated to accommodate different mounting scenarios. For instance, the boards could be stacked, mounted side by side or mounted on an angle. Spacers between the shield and control pcb, ensure the shield remains fixed to the control pcb, and eliminates shield deformation during assembly into the final product. DPG-00144 Revision 7 / 5 July 2004 ERG Confidential ERG 2004 Page 13 of 17 Device Product Group Security Level 3 MCR200 User Manual 5.2 5.2.1 Individual Component Dimensions Control Board Dimensions The Control Board dimensions, and the placement of the connectors, conform to those shown in Figure 7. Figure 7: Control Board Dimensions DPG-00144 Revision 7 / 5 July 2004 ERG Confidential ERG 2004 Page 14 of 17 Device Product Group Security Level 3 MCR200 User Manual 5.2.2 Antenna Dimensions The Antenna conforms to the dimensions shown in Figure 8. The Antenna thickness is 5.5 mm. Figure 8: Antenna Dimensions DPG-00144 Revision 7 / 5 July 2004 ERG Confidential ERG 2004 Page 15 of 17 Device Product Group Security Level 3 MCR200 User Manual 6 Mounting guidelines These guidelines are intended to assist product designers maximise the operation of the MCR200 in products:
Ensure that any metalwork and/or EMC coatings are at least 15 mm away from the sides of the antenna board in a horizontal plane and more than 5 mm below the vertical plane. Designers should use the maximum possible clearance. The top of the antenna PCB (non-metallic side) must face towards the card reading surface of the terminal and be less than 5 mm from the top surface. Any increase in this distance will impact the Reader performance, and may result in the product being unable to meet the projects specifications, particularly the operating distance. The surface of the target area, which is directly above the Antenna Board, must be a non-metallic surface such as plastic and be free of any metallic particles. It should be possible to tune the reader using the tuning capacitor shown in Figure 10 while leaving the antenna PCB fixed to the product. The product should ideally be designed to permit re-tuning once the MCR200 is fitted. Removal of the shield to mount the MCR200 in ways not otherwise possible will breach the FCC regulations and void all warranty. Ensure that the cable interconnecting the Antenna Board to the Control Board is located away from metal surfaces and that the cable is fixed to avoid movement. Any movement may degrade the reader performance, as the cable is an active part of the antenna system. Ideally, both the control and antenna PCBs should be kept together as a unit. Figure 9: Clearance between antenna and metallic objects. DPG-00144 Revision 7 / 5 July 2004 ERG Confidential ERG 2004 Page 16 of 17 Device Product Group Security Level 3 MCR200 User Manual 7 Antenna Tuning The MCR200 is tuned at the factory for maximum operating range. It may be necessary to retune the MCR200 when it is mounted into a host device to compensate for the effects of the mounting environment (such as metallic parts or metallic paint near the antenna) and to ensure optimum performance. For this function, use an active smart card that is initialised for use with the particular host application. 1) With the MCR200 mounted in its operational environment place the test smart card onto the card reading surface of the terminal. Use a non-metallic spacer with the depth of the desired operating range. For example, if the desired operating range is 50 mm, then place a 50 mm spacer. Ensure that the host and MCR200 are powered. Verify operational range by running the host internal diagnostic routines. Via the tuning hole in the shield, adjust the tuning by rotating CV1 using a plastic tuning tool to maximise the operating distance. 2) Figure 10: Location of tuning capacitor CV1 DPG-00144 Revision 7 / 5 July 2004 ERG Confidential ERG 2004 Page 17 of 17