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SMART CARD READER

USB 3.0/USB-C Smart Card Reader

www.hamletcom.com

User Manual

HUSCR30 (USB 3.0)

HUSCR311C (USB-C)

Dear Customer,

thanks  for  choosing  an  Hamlet  product.  Please  carefully  follow  the 

instructions for its use and maintenance and, once this item has run 

its life span, we kindly ask You to dispose of it in an environmentally 

friendly way, by putting it in the separate bins for electrical/electronic 

waste, or to bring it back to your retailer who will collect it for free.
We inform You this product is manufactured with materials and components 

in compliance with RoHS Directives 2011/65/EU & 2015/863/EU, WEEE 

Directive 2002/96/CE, 2003/108/CE Italian Legislative Decree 2005/151 and 

EMC Directive 2014/30/EU for the following standards:

EN 55032: 2015 + AC: 2016-07

EN 55035: 2017

The complete CE declaration of conformity of the product can be obtained by 

contacting Hamlet at [email protected].

Visit www.hamletcom.com for complete information on all Hamlet products 

and to access downloads and technical support.

Imported by: CARECA ITALIA SPA - Scandiano (RE) . Italy.

All trademarks and company names mentioned in this manual are used for 

description purpose only and remain property of their respective owners.

The material in this document is for information only. Contents, specifications 

and appearance of the product are indicative and may change without notice.

DESCRIPTION

Hamlet HUSCR30/HUSCR311C is a Smart Card reader that connects to 

your computer and allows you to use the Regional Services Card (CRS) and 

the National Services Card (CNS) to access online services of public 

administration, sign digital documents and securely access to websites for 

Home Banking, e-commerce and other applications that require secure data. 

This Smart Card Reader is also compatible with the electronic signature 

software of Italian Chambers of Commerce.

Package contents

•  Smart Card Reader

•  User manual

INSTALLATION

Windows Installation

The Smart Card Reader is automatically detected and installed on Windows 

operating  systems.  Just  plug  the  cable  into  a  USB/USB-C  port  of  your 

computer.

Mac OS Installation

On latest Mac operating systems the Smart Card Reader is automatically 

detected and installed.*

To verify the correct installation of the device in Mac OS, proceed as follows:

1. Connect the Smart Card Reader to a USB/USB-C port on your computer.

2. Click on the Apple menu (apple icon) in the upper left corner of the 

screen then select “About this Mac” from the menu.

3. In "About this Mac" window, press System Report button to open 

“System Information” app.

4. In the sidebar of System Information window, select USB item and check 

that “Combo Card Reader” entry appears in the devices list on the right 

side of the window.

* For Mac OS 10.11 and 10.12 download and install the latest driver on the 

product download page at www.hamletcom.com.

EXAMPLES OF USE OF THE DEVICE

Installation of additional software for Smart Card reading and online 

services

In order to read or access the services provided through Smart Cards or 

online portals, it is necessary to install software provided by the organization 

providing the service.

Digital Signature

An example of software used for digital signature is the DIKE software. This 

software is available for free download on InfoCert website 

(www.firma.infocert.it/prodotti/dikegosign.php). This software will allow you to 

sign your documents by reading the smart card.

We recommend to contact the customer service of your smart card provider 

to find out the correct software to use.

National Service Card and Online Portal - Lombardy Region

To learn how to use the Regional Service Card (CRS) and the National 

Service  Card  (TS-CNS)  of  the  Lombardy  Region,  visit  the  website 

www.regione.lombardia.it

For information on electronic health records, digital welfare services and 

healthcare appointments, follow the path from the menu Servizi e 

informazioni > Servizi online > Salute e prevenzione > Carta Regionale dei 

Servizi (CRS) / Tessera Sanitaria Nazionale (TS-CNS).

Read info and download the Software for CRS/CNS on the following page of 

Lombardia Informatica website:

www.lispa.it/wps/portal/LISPA/Home/Servizi-di-Certificazione-

Digitale/Software-for-CRS-CNS

Before using the service, we recommend to check that your card is activated 

and to have the PIN and PUK code.

For more information, the toll-free number 800.030.606 is available (active 

from Monday to Saturday, from 8.00 to 20.00).

SPID Authentication

SPID, the Public Digital Identity System, is the solution that allows access to 

all online services of the Public Administration with a single Digital Identity 

(username and password) from computers, tablets and smartphones.

Access  via  Smart  Card  is  required,  for  example,  for  services  that  require 

SPID authentication of level 3.

For more information, visit www.spid.gov.it

FAQ - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WINDOWS - How to use the reader after installation

In order to correctly use the reader after installation, the user must install the 

additional software of the organization/service providing the Smart Card as 

described in the "Examples of use of the device" section of this manual.

WINDOWS – Card reading impossible

Check that you have installed the latest software from the organization that 

provides the service accessible via your Smart Card. For more information, 

please contact our customer service via e-mail at [email protected].

WINDOWS - The reader turns off after a few minutes of inactivity

With  some  Operating  Systems  the  reader  may  turn  off  due  to  the  energy 

saving settings active on your computer.

To disable this setting, check that in the device properties under the energy 

saving item, in the Device management menu, the "Allow computer to turn off 

the device to save energy" item is disabled.

MAC - After connecting the device to the USB port, no application 

appears on the Desktop

The device is automatically detected by the latest Mac operating systems. In 

order to use the device, the additional software of the organization/service 

providing the Smart Card must be installed.

We recommend contacting the customer support of the organization that 

provides the service/smart card to find out the correct procedure for installing 

the dedicated software.

MAC - How to check if the card reader is properly installed on Mac

To check if the reader is correctly installed, follow the information in the "Mac 

OS Installation" section of this manual.

SPECIFICATIONS

•  USB 3.0/USB-C Smart Card Reader for Chip/ATM/SIM card

•  Compatible with IC/Smart Card EMV, JICSAP, I2C

•  Compatible with ISO 7816 -1/2/3/4 (T=0 and T=1 protocol) specifications

•  Support 1.8V/3V/5V IC Smart Card

•  IC chip support: SLE4418/4428, SLE4432/4442, SLE4436/5536, I2C

•  Connector type: USB 3.0 Type A (HUSCR30)/USB Type-C (HUSCR311C)

•  Compliant with USB 3.0 specifications (5Gbps)

•  LED indicator for power and activity

•  Over-current protection mechanism

•  Certificates: Microsoft WHQL PC/SC 1.0; EMV Level 1

•  API Support: PC/SC (Personal Computer Smart Card Group) 2.0

•  PC/SC API EMV and Microsoft PC/SC compatible

•  OS Support: Windows 7/8 and 10, Mac OS 10.11 or above, Linux

•  Size (without cable): 65 x 83 x 15 mm

•  Cable Length: 150 cm (HUSCR30) / 30 cm (HUSCR311C)

MAN.rev.2020-09

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