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6. Troubleshooting 

 
This chapter presents methods for solving problems with the Biometric Reader.  
 

 

The USB cable is connected to the Biometric Reader, but the LED does not 
turn on or is not blue

 

 
The supported SIM card is not inserted. 
→ Insert the supported SIM card. You need to insert a SIM card in which Hitachi Finger Vein 
Biometric PKI Card Application is installed. 
 
The required software is not installed. 
→ Install latest version of Hitachi Finger Vein Biometric PKI Middleware for Windows or for 
Macintosh in the PC. 
 
The device driver is not appropriately configured. 
→See 

2.5 Check the Biometric Reader is recognized 

and confirm that the device driver is 

properly configured on the PC.  
 
The USB communication is confused. 
→Disconnect the Biometric Reader and a USB hub (if any) from the PC and connect them 
again. 
 
The USB port of your PC is malfunctioning. 
→ Restart your PC. 
 
The Biometric Reader is damaged. 
→ Please contact your retailer. 
 

 

Enrolment / Authentication fails 

 
Your finger position is not stable during the capture process 
→ Place your finger properly into the Biometric Reader during the capture process. Do not 
move your finger until the capture process is completed (You will hear a double beep when the 
capture process is completed). 
 
Your finger is not properly placed. 
→ Place your finger properly into the Biometric Reader as shown in the 

Authentication and 

Registration Guide

 
Your finger is wounded, excessively dry, cold or dirty  
→ Wash or clean your finger, then perform enrolment or authentication again. When your 
finger is wounded, excessively dry, cold or dirty, it may not be possible to obtain a quality 
finger vein image, which could result in enrolment or authentication failure.  
 
Your finger width is over 25 mm/1 inch or below 10 mm/0.4 inch 
→ Enrol another finger. When a finger is too wide or too narrow, it may not be possible to 
obtain a quality finger vein image, which could result in authentication failure. 
 
Your current finger condition differs from that at enrolment.  
→ Enrol your finger again. 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for PC-KCM50

Page 1: ...emely 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 use and for any derived circumstances that may lead to accidents if used inappropriately Hitachi Ltd does not guarantee the correct functioning of this product if it is used simultaneously with ...

Page 2: ...levision reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged 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 dea...

Page 3: ...es cooking places washbasins baths and the like This may cause damage to the product Do not use damaged or badly bent USB cables If the cable is damaged this may cause interruptions or malfunction Do not dismantle or modify this device It may lead to damage and malfunction Security Guidance Do not use this product if security label is damaged There is a possibility of that it was disassembled and ...

Page 4: ...ristics The Biometric Reader is a biometric authentication device that performs individual authentication by capturing finger vein patterns 1 2 What s in the box Your Biometric Reader package includes Biometric Reader 1 unit USB Cable 1 8m 5 9ft 1 piece 1 3 Biometric Reader components Overhead view Back view Scanning area The area capturing the finger vein pattern Indicator LED Ir LED SIM card slo...

Page 5: ...gnized Insert a supported SIM card into the Biometric Reader Orange blink Biometric Reader is connected to the PC and SIM card being is accessed Wait until the LED status becomes Blue Do not disconnect the Biometric Reader or remove the SIM card unless the LED has not turned blue after 1 minute If the Middleware is already installed disconnect the Biometric Reader and a USB hub if any from the PC ...

Page 6: ...SB mode Silent mode On Buzzer of Biometric Reader is Off Caution On An internal Error has occurred 1 Page Indicates further pages are available pages are available by stepping forward pages are available by stepping both forward and backwards pages are available by stepping backwards Page Number Current Page number Total page number Charge On Internal battery is charged Off Internal battery is not...

Page 7: ... Function OK Push this button to continue the process CANCEL Push this button remove to cancel the process Push this button to step backwards a page Push this button to step forward a page Cancel button OK button Backward page button Forward page button ...

Page 8: ...r 10C The unit stops charging when the temperature is under 0C If you plan to store the Biometric Reader for longer than six months charge it to 2 3 capacity every six months that remains in storage For safety please take care of following attentions Do not expose to water fire or extreme high temperature Do not incinerate or disassemble Do not short circuit Do not damage by fall and shock Do not ...

Page 9: ...ower On Slide power switch left side of the unit to power on USB mode Power OFF Bluetooth mode With USB cable connection powered by USB Power On Connected by USB Power Off Power On Connected by Bluetooth Without USB cable connection powered by internal battery Power Off Power Off Power On Connected by Bluetooth Important Biometric Reader can t power up in USB mode without USB bus power Biometric R...

Page 10: ...nction with insufficient power supply Do not use a USB 1 1 hub for a USB 2 0 PC port which may cause the Biometric Reader to malfunction Biometric Reader may generate some heat due to the use of infra red light inside but this will not cause any malfunctions Do not connect more than one Biometric Reader simultaneously to one PC If multiple Biometric Readers are connected they will not work properl...

Page 11: ...ess phone etc Microwave oven Steel furniture Concreate wall etc Don t use Bluetooth mode at a location where transmission of radio waves is prohibited This Biometric Reader is compatible with Bluetooth low energy technology but it does not guarantee a connection with all of Bluetooth The battery can be charged in Bluetooth mode when a USB cable is connected and USB bus power is supplied The Biomet...

Page 12: ...Reader is recognized correctly by the PC Note that Windows and Macintosh use the Smart card readers device driver to access the Biometric Reader so you do not need to install a specific device driver for the Biometric Reader Confirm that the Biometric Reader is displayed in the Device Manager Windows or System Information Mac ...

Page 13: ... and Eject Media icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar Note To display the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon click Show hidden icons icon the arrow at the left side of the notification area 2 Click the name of the Biometric Reader in the list You are prompted that it is safe to remove the Reader 3 Remove the Reader ...

Page 14: ...to push the SIM card except fingers The SIM card is a very small material Be careful in its handling Especially keep it away from young children in order to avoid accidental ingestions If the LED does not come on when the USB cable is connected following SIM card insertion then unplug and reconnect the USB cable Insertion Open the SIM card Slot Cover and push the SIM card gently until it latches i...

Page 15: ...til the capture process is completed You will hear a double beep when the capture process is completed Finger vein authentication and enrolment may fail in the following cases narrow fingers finger width under 10 mm 0 4 inch wide fingers finger width over 25 mm 1 inch short fingers finger cannot reach the back finger rest Do not insert any non finger objects into the Biometric Reader Do not discon...

Page 16: ...h organic solvents such as gasoline or alcohol 4 1 Cleaning external parts Periodic maintenance of the external parts of the Biometric Reader is recommended About once a month or whenever required according the condition of the Biometric Reader clean the external parts by rubbing with a soft piece of cloth If dirt remains use a mild detergent and wipe it off with a damp cloth 4 2 Cleaning scanning...

Page 17: ...complete 6 Charge Time increases when the temperature exceeds 10C Name Hitachi Portable Biometric Reader Model PC KCM50 Applicable finger width 1 Wider than 10 mm 0 4 inch and narrower than 25 mm 1 inch Interface USB 1 1 2 3 4 Dimensions Approx 55mm 2 2inch W x 91mm 3 6inch D x 18mm 0 7inch H USB cable not included Weight Under 75g 2 7oz USB cable not included Maximum Current Consumption DC 5V 500...

Page 18: ...ged Please contact your retailer Enrolment Authentication fails Your finger position is not stable during the capture process Place your finger properly into the Biometric Reader during the capture process Do not move your finger until the capture process is completed You will hear a double beep when the capture process is completed Your finger is not properly placed Place your finger properly int...

Page 19: ...e enrolment or authentication process When the Biometric Reader is connected to the PC and SIM card is inserted properly its LED light is blue However when connecting the Biometric Reader or inserting the SIM card you need to wait for at least 5 seconds until the LED status changes from blank or blinking orange to blue before performing an operation In some PCs it may take more than 5 seconds unti...

Page 20: ...on information contained in the Unit memory 2 Translation of this user s guide to any computer languages or any other language The use of any electronic mechanical magnetic optic or similar procedures for performing the above actions laid down in points 1 and 2 is also prohibited All other logos product names brand names and company names mentioned herein are either trademarks or registered tradem...

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