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ZW2CX21GemTAG CX21

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GemTAG CX21 - FCC ID ZW2CX21 - GEMINI 2000 LTD
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Application Details

Equipment Class
DXX - Part 15 Low Power Communication Device Transmitter
Date of Grant
Aug 12, 2014
Application Purpose
Original Equipment
Date of Application
Aug 12, 2014
Equipment Note
GemTAG CX21
Frequency Range
13.56000000 - 13.56000000
Company
GEMINI 2000 LTD
Country
United Kingdom

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Users Manual

GemTAG – cx21 Contactless Smart Card Reader/Writer Product Specification Revision: 1.0 Document Created: 28/03/2012 PUBLIC Gemini 2000 Ltd. GEMTAG cx21 V2.0 2 Table of Contents 1. General Information ..................................................................................................... 3 Scope .............................................................................................................................. 3 General Description ......................................................................................................... 3 Features .......................................................................................................................... 4 Ordering Information ........................................................................................................ 4 2. Electrical Characteristics ............................................................................................. 5 Operating Condition Range ............................................................................................. 5 Current Consumption....................................................................................................... 5 Operating Distance .......................................................................................................... 5 Interface Characteristics .................................................................................................. 5 3. Operating Conditions and Standards ........................................................................... 5 4. Mechanical Specifications ........................................................................................... 6 5. Connectors................................................................................................7 Connector Locations........................................................................................7 6. Contact Information......................................................................................9 7. Life Support Application................................................................................9 8. Operating Conditions and Standards...............................................................9 Gemini 2000 Ltd. GEMTAG cx21 V2.0 3 1. General Information Scope This document describes the basic functionality and the electric specifications of the UK manufactured GemTAG cx21 reader. This dual interface reader is designed for OEM as well as being a desktop device. The reader was specifically aimed towards industrial and office applications where high performance and sleek appearance are essential. General Description GemTAG cx21 is a dual interface reader based on the RC663 NFC reader IC and NXP ARM microcontroller. RC663 NFC is a family member of the highly integrated reader ICs for contactless communications over a frequency of 13.56 MHz. All layers of ISO 7816, ISO 14443A+B, and MIFARE ® are supported. Fig. 1 Gemini 2000 Ltd. GEMTAG cx21 V2.0 4 Features  Dual interface smart card reader  Based on RC663 NFC reader IC  32 bit ARM controller  Contactless operating frequency 13.56 MHz  Supports ISO 14443A part 1-4  Supports ISO 14443B  Supports MIFARE ® Classic crypto  External coax or direct aerial connector  Typical Operating Instance: 40 – 60 mm  2 x ISO7816 interfaces  Host USB 1.1 and 2.0 Full Speed Compliant, 1.85m USB sealed lead  Host RS232 interface  Host SPI interface  Power supply via the USB (or external 5 VDC)  4 LED indicators (software controlled)  Beeper  CCID compliant  Windows 2K, Server 2003/8, XP (32/64), Vista (32/64), Windows 7(32/64), Windows CE (mobile) compatible  Mac OS X compatible  Linux compatible (all major distributions)  CE and FCC compliant  EMV level 1 compliant  ITSO compliant  NFC reader compliant Ordering Information Packaged version: GemTAG cx21-B– Charcoal black Packaged version: GemTAG cx21-W – Pure white OEM version: GemTAG cx21-OEM Gemini 2000 Ltd. Tel: +44 1202 850 815 Cobham Road Fax: +44 1202 855 766 Ferndown Industrial Estate e-mail: [email protected] Wimborne www: www.gemini2k.com BH21 7PT UK Gemini 2000 Ltd. GEMTAG cx21 V2.0 5 2. Electrical Characteristics Operating Condition Range Relative humidity: up to 93%, non condensing Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit T op Operation Temperature - -20 25 70 C T str Storage Temperature - -30 25 80 C Vcc DC Supply Voltage - 4.5 5 5.5 V Table 1 - Operating Condition Range Current Consumption Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit I VCC Supply Current 1 ISO 7816 card, 1 Mifare card - 130 - mA Table 2 - Current Consumption Operating Distance Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit OD Operating Distance (Typical Mifare 1K) Measured from the reader surface 40 50 60 mm Table 3 - Operating Distance Interface Characteristics GemTAG cx21 is interfaced to a USB host via the provided USB cable which is USB 1.1 and 2.0 compatible. CCID firmware or proprietary G2K API is available. SPI and Serial RS232 interfaces are available for OEM. 3. Operating Conditions and Standards The GemTAG cx21 fulfills the following requirements for electromagnetic compatibility:  FCC  CE Gemini 2000 Ltd. GEMTAG cx21 V2.0 6 4. Mechanical Specifications Fig. 2 OEM main board  Length – 75.0 mm  Width - 70.0 mm  Height – 6.5 mm  PCB thickness – 1.6mm Boxed  Length – 82.0 mm  Width - 77.0 mm  Height - 20.0 mm Gemini 2000 Ltd. GEMTAG cx21 V2.0 7 5. Connectors Fig 3. Connector Locations CON1 Pin No. Function Comment Levels 1 POW Main power +5V +5V 2 H_USB_D-/GPI02 USB Input/generic IO +5V 3 H USB D+/GPI01 USB Input/generic IO +5V 4 GND Ground 0V 5 RS232 RxD Serial Input +/-5V or +3.3/5V 6 RS232 TxD Serial Output +/-5V or +3.3V 7 MOSI1 SPI/ generic IO +3.3/5V 8 MISO1 SPI/ generic IO +3.3/5V 9 SCK1 SPI/ generic IO +3.3/5V 10 SSEL1/IAP SPI/ generic IO +3.3/5V 11 ISP/RC663 INT ISP Mode Select +3.3/5V 12 RSTB Reset +3.3/5V Header: IL-Z-12PL-SMTYE (FARNELL 9650881) Manufacturer: JAE Housing: IL-Z-…

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Cover Letter(s)

Gemini 2000 Ltd. Peartree Business Centre, Ferndown Industrial Estate Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7PT, UK Telephone: +44 (0)1202 850 815, Fax: +44 (0)1202 855 766 Gemini 2000 Ltd. Registered in England. Registered No: 3381959. Registered Office: 37, Roman Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 9DG, UK REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIALITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH FCC RULE 0.459 23/06/14 TRaC GLOBAL LTD. 100 Frobisher Business Park Malvern Worcestershire WR14 1BX UK RE: Certification Application FCC ID: ZW2CX21 To Whom It May Concern: Please be advised that the following information is to be held confidential on behalf of Gemini 2000 Ltd.  Schematics  Block Diagram  BOM  Technical Description The application contains technical information which Gemini 2000 Ltd deems to be trade secrets and propriety. If made public, the information might be used to the disadvantage of the applicant in the market place. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Yours faithfully Konstantin Chterev Gemini 2000 Ltd Peartree Business Centre Ferndown Industrial Estate Cobham Rd Wimborne BH21 7PT [email protected] www.gemini2k.com Tel: +44 1202 850 815

Test Report

A RADIO TEST REPORT FOR GEMINI 2000 Ltd ON GEMTAG CX21 DOCUMENT NO.TRA-022262-47-00-B Total number of pages: 37 TRaC Wireless Test Report : TRA-022262-47-00-B Applicant : Gemini 2000 Ltd Apparatus : GemTag CX21 Specification(s) : CFR47 Part 15 Purpose of Test : Certification FCCID : ZW2CX21 Authorised by : : Radio Product Manager Issue Date :13 th August 2014 Authorised Copy Number : PDF TRaC Global Test Report: TRA-022262-47-00-B 3 Contents Section 1: Introduction 4 1.1 General 4 1.2 Tests Requested By 5 1.3 Manufacturer 5 1.4 Apparatus Assessed 5 1.5 Test Result Summary 6 1.6 Notes Relating To The Assessment 7 1.7 Deviations from Test Standards 7 Section 2: Measurement Uncertainty 8 2.1 Measurement Uncertainty Values 8 Section 3: Modifications 10 3.1 Modifications Performed During Assessment 10 Appendix A: Formal Emission Test Results 11 A1 Transmitter Intentional Emission Radiated 12 A2 Radiated Magnetic Field Emissions 13 A3 Radiated Electric Field Emissions 15 A3 Power Line Conducted Emissions 17 A5 Frequency Stability 19 Appendix B: Supporting Graphical Data 20 Appendix C: Additional Test and Sample Details 26 Appendix D: Additional Information 32 Appendix E: Photographs and Figures 33 TRaC Global Test Report: TRA-022262-47-00-B 4 Section 1: Introduction 1.1 General This report contains an assessment of an apparatus against Electromagnetic Compatibility Standards based upon tests carried out on samples submitted to the Laboratory. Test performed by: TRaC Global [ ] Unit E South Orbital Trading Park Hedon Road Hull, HU9 1NJ. United Kingdom. Telephone: +44 (0) 1482 801801 Fax: +44 (0) 1482 801806 TRaC Global [X] Unit 1 Pendle Place Skelmersdale West Lancashire, WN8 9PN United Kingdom Telephone: +44 (0) 1695 556666 Fax: +44 (0) 1695 577077 Email: [email protected] Web site: http://www.tracglobal.com Tests performed by: D. Winstanley Report author: D. Winstanley This report must not be reproduced except in full without prior written permission from TRaC Global. TRaC Global Test Report: TRA-022262-47-00-B 5 1.2 Tests Requested By This testing in this report was requested by : Gemini 2000 Ltd Peartree Business Center Ferndown Industrial Estate Wimborne Dorset BH21 7PT Great Britain 1.3 Manufacturer As Above 1.4 Apparatus Assessed The following apparatus was assessed between 13 th – 18 th June 2014. Gemtag CX21 The above device is a USB powered 13.56 MHz card access reader TRaC Global Test Report: TRA-022262-47-00-B 6 1.5 Test Result Summary Full details of test results are contained within Appendix A. The following table summarises the results of the assessment. The statements relating to compliance with the standards below apply ONLY as qualified in the notes and deviations stated in sections 1.6 to 1.7 of this test report. Full details of test results are contained within Appendix A. The following table summarises the results of the assessment. Test Type Regulation Measurement standard Result Spurious Emissions Radiated <1000MHz Title 47 of the CFR: Part 15 Subpart (c) 15.209 ANSI C63.10:2009 Pass Spurious Emissions Radiated >1000MHz Title 47 of the CFR: Part 15 Subpart (c) 15.209 ANSI C63.10:2009 Pass AC Power conducted emissions Title 47 of the CFR: Part 15 Subpart (c) 15.207 ANSI C63.10:2009 Pass Intentional Emission Frequency Title 47 of the CFR: Part 15 Subpart (c) 15.225 ANSI C63.10:2009 Pass Intentional Emission Field Strength Title 47 of the CFR: Part 15 Subpart (c) 15.225 ANSI C63.10:2009 Pass Intentional Emission Band Occupancy Title 47 of the CFR: Part 15 Subpart (c) 15.225 ANSI C63.10:2009 Pass Intentional Emission ERP (mW) Title 47 of the CFR: Part 15 Subpart (c) ANSI C63.10:2009 N/A Unintentional Radiated Spurious Emissions Title 47 of the CFR: Part 15 Subpart (b) 15.109 ANSI C63.10:2009 Pass Antenna Arrangements Integral: Title 47 of the CFR: Part 15 Subpart (c) 15.203 - Pass Antenna Arrangements External Connector Title 47 of the CFR: Part 15 Subpart (c) 15.204 - N/A Restricted Bands Title 47 of the CFR: Part 15 Subpart (c) 15.205 - - Maximum Frequency of Search Title 47 of the CFR: Part 15 Subpart (c) 15.33 - - Extrapolation Factor Title 47 of the CFR: Part 15 Subpart (c) 15.31(f) - - Abbreviations used in the above table: ANSI C 63.10:2009 is outside the scope of the laboratories UKAS accreditation. CFR : Code of Federal Regulations ANSI : American National Standards Institution REFE : Radiated Electric Field Emissions PLCE : Power Line Conducted Emissions TRaC Global Test Report: TRA-022262-47-00-B 7 1.6 Notes Relating To The Assessment With regard to this assessment, the following points should be noted: The results contained in this report relate only to the items tested and were obtained in the period between the date of initial receipt of samples and the date of issue of the report. The apparatus was set up and exercised using the configurations, modes of operation and arrangements defined in this report only. Particular operating modes, apparatus monitoring methods and performance criteria required by the standards tested to have been performed except where identified in Section 1.7 of this test report (Deviations from Test Standards). For emissions testing, throughout this test report, “Pass” indicates that the results for the sample as tested were below the specified limit (refer also to Section 2, Measurement Uncertainty). Where relevant, the apparatus was only assessed using the monitoring methods and susceptibility criteria defined in this report. All testing with the exception of testing at the Open Area Test Site was performed under the following environmental conditions: Temperature : 17 to 23 °C Humidity : 45 to 75 % Barometric Pressure : 86 to 106 kPa All dates used in this report are in the format dd/mm/yy. This assessment has been performed in accordance with the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025. 1.7 Deviations from Test Standards There were no deviations from the standards tested to. TRaC Global Test Report: TRA-022262-47-00-B 8 Section 2: Measuremen…

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Contact Information

Applicant

Konstantin Chterev(Mr)
[email protected]00441202850815Fax: 00441202855766

Test Firm

Element Materials Technology Warwick LtdStewart Barrowclough
[email protected]01695556666Fax: 01695557077

Technical Specifications

#Rule PartsFrequency RangePower Output
115C13.56 MHz - 13.56 MHz-
Confidentiality
Long Term

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