1 Security Advice, Handling Rules & Package Content Security Advice The ICON Scanner family contains UV-A and IR light sources which are classified as CLASS 1M LED PRODUCT according to IEC 60825-1. That means that the light sources radiate intense invisible UV-A and IR light during the scan process.
2 Introduction This guide describes the standard use of the ICON Scanner with all features and hardware configurations. The delivered features and hardware configurations depend on the ordered configuration. Detailed information on the respective configuration can be found in the Quick Installation Guide, which is shipped with the device.
Dual RFID antenna with full NFC support 3.2 Key Features of the ICON Scanner The ICON Scanner focuses on passport and ID card reading in order to achieve the quickest read results and image capture while maintaining a high resolution scan quality.
3.2.3 Passport Image Scanning The ICON Scanner is able to scan documents with three different light sources (VIS, IR, UV- A). With the DESKO software you can capture images in JPEG, BMP, PNG or RAW format. The image resolution of the ICON Scanner is scalable up to 600 DPI. Scanned images are glare reduced.
3.2.4 Multicolor LED The ICON Scanner is equipped with a multicolor LED integrated in the front for visible user feedback. The LED can be controlled via the DESKO Scan API. 3.2.5 Buzzer The ICON Scanner is equipped with an internal buzzer for audible user feedback. The buzzer volume can be controlled and adjusted via the DESKO Scan API.
Installation and Setup Software Setup Information about the software (including documentation), driver and SDK can be found in the DESKO download area. The link and log-in data for the download area can be found in Quick Installation Guide which shipped...
5 Software Integration For software integration, DESKO provides several APIs to control the ICON Scanner via a USB host connection. Respective software development kits (SDK) provide runtime libraries, documentation and samples for a number of platforms and development environments. Please contact support@desko.com...
DESKO Scan API and therefore can be integrated directly into the customer application or environment. DESKO also provides dedicated tool sets which are part of the ICON software package (DESKO Device Updater) or can be obtained from DESKO on request.
USB Host between ICON Scanner and Host PC To use the ICON Scanner, it needs to be connected to the power supply and the according host interface which is the USB-Port driven by the DESKO API (see section 5.1). The detailed hardware integration is described in appendix A.
® 7 Usage of the DESKO ICON Scanner As soon as the ICON Scanner is connected to a PC, the device is ready to read OCR and to scan images from different documents. Scanning an ID-3 size document (e.g. German passport):...
3. Dry the housing with a chamois or cellulose sponge to prevent spotting. 9 Maintenance In general, DESKO products are maintenance free. However, should you require any technical assistance, please contact our support team at support@desko.com. Technical Specification...
Used firmware, configuration and software version Detailed issue description Corresponding logfiles (VCOM with log level 4: C:\hid2ser.log and C:\Windows\hid2ser.ini (see also VCOM manual). Device updater: C:\%userprofile%\AppData\Roaming\DESKO GmbH\DeviceUpdater) Contact details of the person responsible at your company Technical Specification - CONFIDENTIAL -...
Data Output / Connectors: 1 x USB Host 2.0, User Feedback: Buzzer, 1x power LED, 1x status multicolor LED Technical Specification - CONFIDENTIAL - Page 17 of 21 DESKO ICON Scanner Doc # 7 001 140 101 Doc.-Rev.: 2016-11-09 ®...
The ICON Scanner has 2 cover options (long cover / short cover). DESKO recommends using them also as template for the design of custom back stops. For housing, the ICON Scanner is equipped with mounting holes on the bottom side of the device. This allows mounting the device in a customer specific environment.
The device has mounting options on the bottom side. 4 screws with M3 thread are required. For dimensions of the mounting positions see the drawing below. (Dimensions in mm) Technical Specification - CONFIDENTIAL - Page 19 of 21 DESKO ICON Scanner Doc # 7 001 140 101 Doc.-Rev.: 2016-11-09 ®...
13.2.1 Space for Cables Make sure there is enough space for connecting the cables. 80mm minimum clearance for cables Technical Specification - CONFIDENTIAL - Page 20 of 21 DESKO ICON Scanner Doc # 7 001 140 101 Doc.-Rev.: 2016-11-09 ®...
When integrating a ICON Scanner or a ICON Scanner OEM with RFID option, please make sure there is no metal close to the device. Any metal near to the ICON Scanner with RFID option detunes the RFID antennas and the RFID reading has no longer the specified performance.
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