7.2. Card Commands (MCU-based Card)
The available commands and the parameters specified in the card commands as well as the data
transmitted in the response from the BioCARDKey depend on the selected card type.
7.2.1.
RESET
This command powers up the card inserted in the card reader and performs a card reset. If the card is
powered up when the command is being issued, only a reset of the card is carried out. The power
supply to the card is not switched off.
Command format
Instruction
Code
Data length
80
H
00
H
Response data format
ATR
ATR
Answer-To-Reset as transmitted by the card according to ISO7816-3.
NOTE:
The ATR is only returned in the BioCARDKey response if the communication protocol of the
card is compatible with the reader, i.e., if the card can be processed by the BioCARDKey. Otherwise,
the BioCARDKey returns an error status and deactivates the smart card interface.
7.2.2.
POWER_OFF
This command powers off the card inserted in the card reader.
Command format
Instruction
Code
Data length
81
H
00
H
Response data format
No
response
data
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