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Chapter 0Installation
THIS CHAPTER DESCRIBES THE D SCAN AUTHENTICATOR AND HOW TO INSTALL THE DOCUMENT AUTHENTICATION
READER.
D SCAN AUTHENTICATOR
The D SCAN Authenticator is a compact full-page document reader. Some of the following
characteristics require additional software functions which might be contained in D SCAN
Extensions or are project-specific.
The document authentication reader has the following characteristics:
• Captures images of an entire data page of an ID document and to read RFID tag data contactless
using a RFID Transceiver.
• Reads RFID and optical data of an ID document in one step without the need to re-position the
document. The One Step scanner.
• Checks the authenticity of security elements of ID documents by comparing the differently lit
images (visible, IR, and UV light).
• Uses high-speed data capture and transmission over the USB 2.0 interface.
• The single RFID antenna covers the entire document support area, so the Read function is not
affected by the position of the chip inside the document.
• The optical scanning area allows inspection of documents without removal of the protective
cover.
• Four LEDs can provide visible indications about the current mode of the document reader. A
acoustic signals provide audible feedback to the user during the capture process.
• The document holder keeps large documents like passports in position during the capture
process and allows hands-free operation.
• It is configurable to perform all scanning and checking functions in a fully automatic mode with
no operator intervention.
• The configurable Flex detection mode processes documents anywhere on the document support
area.
• There are no moving parts, which ensures maximum reliability.
• Complies with ISO standards.
• Special software controls the functional operation and the display of results.
• The power switch turns off the device completely.
• The optional installed Smart Card reader provides a contact interface that allows the device to
read the chip data of ID cards.
• The optional installed Magnetic stripe reader provides a contact interface that allows the device
to read the magnetic stripe data of ID cards.