AK8RCS310Contactless IC Card Reader/Writer

RC-S310 (GB) 0-000-000-00(1) RC-S310(GB) 0-000-000-00(1) Operating InstructionsBefore operating the unit, please read these Operating Instructionsthoroughly and retain them for future reference.RC-S310© 2004 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan 0-000-000- 00 (1) IntroductionWith this Reader/Writer, you can use cards that conform to therequirements of the Sony contactless IC card technology.If you do not know whether your card is compatible with theReader/Writer, inquire from an information source shown on yourcard about the compatibility.System requirementsYou can use this Reader/Writer only in the United States. To use it,you need an Internet connection environment meeting therequirements below.s Computer hardware equipped with a USB port 1) s Operating system: Microsoft Windows 98 Microsoft Windows 98 Second EditionMicrosoft Windows MeMicrosoft Windows 2000 ProfessionalMicrosoft Windows XP Home EditionMicrosoft Windows XP Professional Edition 1) The USB port operation must be guaranteed by themanufacturer of the computer hardware. Notes • Even if your computer environment meets the requirements above, the Reader/Writer may not operate properly dependingon the configuration of your software and hardware. • Depending on type of computer, a malfunction may occur when the computer goes into the standby mode while the Reader/Writer is operating. • If you unplug the Reader/Writer and plug it in again while the computer is in the standby mode, a malfunction may occur. CAUTIONYou are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expresslyapproved in this manual could void your authority to operate thisequipment. http://www.sony.co.jp/Products/felica/pcrw/ Contactless IC CardReader/Writer for USB This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limitsfor a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection againstharmful interference in a residential installation. This equipmentgenerates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if notinstalled and used in accordance with the instructions, may causeharmful interference to radio communications. However, there is noguarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio ortelevision reception, which can be determined by turning theequipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct theinterference 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. If you have any questions about this product, you may call;Sony Customer Information Services Center1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/ Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: RC-S310 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone Number: 858-942-2230This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation issubject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may notcause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept anyinterference received, including interference that may causeundesired operation. NO TICE T O USERS Program/Documentation ©2004 Sony CorporationAll rights reserved. This manual or the software describedherein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated orreduced to any machine readable form without prior writtenapproval from Sony Corporation.IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY CORPORATION BE LIABLE FORANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIALDAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT, OROTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITHTHIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATIONCONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF.Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification tothis manual or the information contained herein at any timewithout notice.The software described herein may also be governed by theterms of a separate user license agreement. PrecautionsSafety• Do not use this unit in places subject to inordinate amounts of dampness, dust, steam, or soot. This may cause a fire or give anelectric shock. • Do not disassemble or modify the unit. This may cause a fire, give an electric shock, or cause an injury. • Do not allow any liquid or solid object fall into the unit. This may cause a fire or give an electric shock. If it happens, unplug the unitfrom the computer immediately and contact your dealer or theReader/Writer call center. If you leave the unit as it is, thecomputer connected to the unit may be damaged. • Do not give an extreme shock to the unit, or squeeze it strongly. This may cause a malfunction. • Do not pull the cable strongly, bend it, or crush it. The cable may be broken, and this may cause a malfunction. • Do not use or leave the unit: – In places subject to extreme high temperatures, for example near a radiator, heating vent, or in direct sunlight. – In places subject to mechanical vibration or shock.– Near any equipment that generates a strong magnetic field.– In places where corrosive gas is present. Maintenance• Clean the unit with a soft cloth or tissue paper. When the unit is very dirty, clean it with a soft cloth lightly moistened with a milddetergent solution and finish with a dry cloth. • Do not use alcohol, thinner, or benzine to clean the unit. If you do so, the finish of the unit may be damaged or the coating maycome off. • When you use a chemical-impregnated cloth, use it according to the directions provided. • Do not spray a volatile solvent such as insecticide toward the unit, or place rubber or vinyl products on the unit for a long time. If youdo so, the finish of the unit may be damaged or the coating maycome off. TroubleshootingIf a problem occurs, check the following.• Did you install the required software on your computer p…

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Block Diagram for RC-S310 DDPU USB connector USB Xtal 12.00MHz Xtal 13.56MHz USB+D-D VDD RP, RM GND TP, TM LED Filter LPF ANT

SONY ACCESS ACTIVE Nameplate [Bottom Side] [Front Side] [Right Side] [Left Side] Nameplate Position for RC-S310

Explanation for RC-S310 Kind of equipment: CONTACTLESS IC CARD READER/WRITER Model number: RC-S310 FCC ID: AK8RCS310 <Overview> This is the USB Reader/Writer which corresponds to Sony developed contact-free IC card "FeliCa" technology. It is available for various service which adopt "FeliCa" technology, such as electronic money service "Edy" and new credit service "eLIO" that is exclusive use for cybernation. <Product specifications> Communication distance 3mm or less Communication speed 212kbps Operating frequency 13.56MHz ( ±0.5%) Modulation system ASK Bit coding Manchester coding Modulation bandwidth ±300kHz (at –30dB carrier level) Electric field strength 500μv/m or less Weight Approx 75g Dimensions Approx 90 x 63 x 17mm OS Windows98, 98SE, Me, 2000, XP Cable length Approx 80cm Power voltage, current DC 5V, 100mA

T E S T R E P O R T REPORT NUMBER : ANKK-104060 APPLICANT : Sony Corporation MODEL NUMBER : RC-S310 FCC ID : AK8RCS310 REGULATION : FCC Part15C Section 15.207 Section 15.209 1, Oaza Sunayama, Hasaki-machi, Kashima-gun Ibaraki-ken, 314-0255 Japan Tel.: +81 479 40 1097 Fax.: +81 479 46 1788 Akzo Nobel Report No. ANKK−104060 FCC ID : AK8RCS310 Page 2 of 21 (Version 5.2) TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ABBREVIATIONS ............................................................................................................................ 3 SECTION 1. TEST CERTIFICATION ....................................................................................... 4 SECTION 2. CONCLUSION ...................................................................................................... 5 SECTION 3. EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST................................................................................ 6 SECTION 4. SUPPORT EQUIPMENT USED ........................................................................... 7 SECTION 5. CABLE (S) USED .................................................................................................. 8 SECTION 6. CONSTRUCTION OF EQUIPMENT.................................................................... 9 SECTION 7. OPERATING CONDITIONS............................................................................... 10 SECTION 8. TEST PROCEDURE(S) ....................................................................................... 11 SECTION 9. EVALUATION OF TEST RESULTS .................................................................. 15 SECTION 10. INSTRUMENTS USED FOR FINAL TEST ....................................................... 19 SECTION 11. MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTY ................................................................... 20 SECTION 12. DESCRIPTION OF TEST LABORATORY ......................................................... 21 Akzo Nobel Report No. ANKK−104060 FCC ID : AK8RCS310 Page 3 of 21 (Version 5.2) ABBREVIATIONS LISN = Line Impedance Stabilization Network AMN = Artificial Mains Network ANT = Antenna BBA = Broadband Antenna DIP = Dipole Antenna AMP = Amplifier ATT = Attenuator EUT = Equipment Under Test AE = Associated Equipment QP = Quasi peak AVG = Average Akzo Nobel Report No. ANKK−104060 FCC ID : AK8RCS310 Page 4 of 21 (Version 5.2) SECTION 1. TEST CERTIFICATION APPLICANT INFORMATION Company : Sony Corporation Address Gotenyama Hills 4-7-35 Kitashinagawa Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 140-0001 Japan Telephone number : +81 3 5448 4847 Fax number : +81 3 5448 2160 DESCRIPTION OF TEST ITEM Kind of equipment : Contactless IC Card Reader/Writer Condition of equipment : Production Type : Tabletop Trademark : SONY FCC ID AK8RCS310 Model number : RC-S310 Serial number : 00090545 TEST PERFORMED Location : Kashima No. 7 Test Site (FCC Reg. No.:90433) EUT received : November 6, 2003 Test started : November 7, 2003 Test completed : November 17, 2003 Regulation : FCC Part15 Subpart C Section 15.207 / 15.209 Intentional Radiators Test setup : ANSI C63.4-2001 Report issue date : March 17, 2004 Test engineer : Naoki Ikeda Report approved by : Takeshi Yamanaka [Site Manager] On the basis of the measurements made, the equipment tested is capable of operation in compliance with the requirements of Part 15 of the FCC Rules under normal use and maintenance. Note a. The test result of this report is effective for equipment under test itself and under the test configuration described on the report. b. This test report does not assure that whether the test result taken in other testing laboratory is compatible or reproducible to the test result on this report or not. c. This test report shall not be reproduced except in full, without issuer’s permission. Akzo Nobel Report No. ANKK−104060 FCC ID : AK8RCS310 Page 5 of 21 (Version 5.2) SECTION 2. CONCLUSION This test report clearly shows that the EUT is in compliance with the FCC Part15C Section15.207 & Section15.209 specification. The minimum margins to the limits are as follows: AC Conducted Emission (AV) 13.9 dB at 0.1765 MHz Spurious Emissions - Radiated Emission Test 3.5 dB at 324.51 MHz Note : See Section 9 for details. Akzo Nobel Report No. ANKK−104060 FCC ID : AK8RCS310 Page 6 of 21 (Version 5.2) SECTION 3. EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST The equipment under test (EUT) consisted of the following equipment. Indication in the following left side column corresponds to Section 6. Symbol Item Model No. Serial No. FCC ID / DoC Manufacturer Remarks A) Contactless IC Card Reader/Writer RC-S310 00090545 AK8RCS310 SONY Power ratings of EUT : DC INPUT 5V, Max 100[mA] 3.1 Overview of EUT : Carrier Frequency : 13.56 MHz+/− 5% Modulation Method : Transmitting − Amplitude Shift Keying (10%) RF Output Power : 49.6dBuV/m (at 3.0 m.13.52MHz) 3.2 Port(s)/Connector(s) : Port name Connector type Connector pin Remarks USB A type 4 pin USB 1.1 3.3 RF Operation Frequency : Oscillator Operating Board name Remarks 13.56 MHz 13.56 MHz Main Board ± 0.5 % 12 MHz 12 MHz Main Board Akzo Nobel Report No. ANKK−104060 FCC ID : AK8RCS310 Page 7 of 21 (Version 5.2) SECTION 4. SUPPORT EQUIPMENT USED The EUT was supported by the following equipment during the test. Indication in the following left side column corresponds to Section 6. Symbol Item Model No. Serial No. FCC ID / DoC Manufacturer Remarks B) Computer PCG-9312 283124303201388 DoC SONY C) Printer P12PB 0E11397879 BKM9A8P12PB EPSON D) AC Adapter PCGA-AC19V1 0044D0192264 N.A. SONY Power ratings of Computer’s AC Adapter : AC 100 240V, 50/60 Hz, 1.6 A Akzo Nobel Report No. ANKK−104060 FCC ID : AK8RCS310 Page 8 of 21 (Version 5.2) SECTION 5. CABLE (S) USED The following cable(s) was used for the test. Indication number in the following left side column corresponds to Section 6. Number Name Length Shield Connector Core 1) USB cable 0.80 m Yes Metal 2) Centronics cable 2.30 m Yes Metal 3) Power cable for Computer (DC) 1.70 m None Fixed × 1 4) Power cable for Computer (AC) 0.70 m None 5) Power cable for Printer 1.90…

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Annex B Spurious Emissions-Radiated Test Akzo Nobel Report No. ANKK−104060 FCC ID : AK8RCS310 Page 2 of 2 EVALUATION OF TEST RESULTS Spurious Emissions - Radiated (Section15.209) 9 kHz - 30 MHz emiT 1, 6, 2, 2 Copyright (c) 1998- Akzo Nobel K. K. Akzo Nobel K. K. Kashima No.7 Test Site Suprious Emissions-Radiated Test APPLICANT : Sony Corporation EUT NAME : Contactless IC Card Reader/Writer MODEL NO. : RC-S310 SERIAL NO. : 00090545 TEST MODE : EUT Power Off POWER SOURCE : DC 5V (AC120V/60Hz) DATE TESTED : Mar 23 2004 FILE NO. : ANKK-104060 REGULATION : FCC part15C (15.209) TEST METHOD : ANSI C63.4:2001 DISTANCE : 3.0 [m] TEMPERATURE : 19.0 [degC] HUMIDITY : 47.0 [%] NOTE : All frequency is PC noise. ENGINEER : Naoki Ikeda 40k100k100k400k1M1M4M10M10M9k30M Frequency [Hz] 120 130 20 Emission Level [dBuV/m] : FCC part15C (15.209) FREQUENCYREADINGFACTOREMISSIONLIMITMARGIN [No][MHz][dBuV][dB][dBuV/m][dBuV/m][dB] HoriHoriHoriHoriVertVertVertVert 10.0533113.1-7.0 --50.37.057.355.8 20.0623111.7-7.0 --45.77.052.759.0 30.2180100.8-6.4 --25.46.431.869.0 40.346596.8-6.4 --46.66.453.043.8 522.000069.5-8.4 --15.78.424.145.4 Higher six points are underlined. Other frequencies : Below the FCC part15C (15.209) limit Emisson Level = Read + Factor(Antenna,Pad,Cable)

Annex C Restricted Band of Operation Akzo Nobel Report No. ANKK−104060 FCC ID : AK8RCS310 Page 2 of 3 Restricted Bands of Operation [15.205] Measurement of Radiated Emissions. 1 The EUT was set upon the wooden turntable 80cm above the ground plane at a distance of 3 meter from the receiving antenna. 2 The transmitted emission level was maximized by rotating the turntable and search antenna. 3 The Spectrum Analyzer was setup using RBW = 10kHz, VBW = 1kHz 4 As for the chart of the observed RF profiles. Following data is the worst case. Test date : March 23, 2004 Temperature : 19 °C to 19°C Humidity : 47 % to 47% Akzo Nobel Report No. ANKK−104060 FCC ID : AK8RCS310 Page 3 of 3 Vertical Polarization Vertical Polarization

Akzo Nobel Report No. ANKK−104060 FCC ID : AK8RCS310 Page 2 of 4 PHOTOGRAPHS OF MAXIMUM DISTURBANCE SET−UP 1. AC Conducted Emission (Section15.207) Test setup in accordance with ANSI C63.4−2001 Front view Side view Akzo Nobel Report No. ANKK−104060 FCC ID : AK8RCS310 Page 3 of 4 2. Spurious Emission – Radiated (Section15.209) 30MHz-1000MHz Test setup in accordance with ANSI C63.4−2001 Front view Rear view Akzo Nobel Report No. ANKK−104060 FCC ID : AK8RCS310 Page 4 of 4 3. Spurious Emission – Radiated (Section15.209) 0.009MHz-30MHz Test setup in accordance with ANSI C63.4−2001 Front view Rear view