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].
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and to access downloads and technical support.
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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)
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