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Model 3000MP Bluetooth Smart Card Reader User Guide for BlackBerry 7 phones Version 3.2 30000MP Date: March 28, 2014...
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Support For support relating to baiMobile™ Bluetooth Smart Card Readers: Biometric Associates, Inc Main Office (410) 252-7210 support@baimobile.com Field support: Michael Smith (407) 823-8130 (cell) msmith@baimobile.com...
Contents Before you get started ....................5 Proper Care of your baiMobile™ 3000MP Bluetooth Smart Card Reader ......5 Welcome ........................5 Hardware and Software Requirements ................5 Hardware Requirements ................... 5 Software Requirements .................... 5 baiMobile™ Middleware Libraries & Supported Smart Cards .......... 6 Specifications ......................
The baiMobile® solution for BlackBerry includes: 1. baiMobile® 3000MP Reader 2. baiMobile® Smart Card Reader Driver (v1.0 or higher) This baiMobile 3000MP solution permits you to perform many of the same functions on a mobile device that are available on a desktop PC including: ...
Middleware Libraries & Supported Smart Cards The baiMobile middleware libraries contain the PKCS#11 command set that is specific to each smart card type. Support for CAC, PIV and the SafeNet 330 smart cards are included in the BlackBerry 7 OS. For support for other smart card types, please contact your administrator or email support@baimobile.com.
600 charge-discharge cycles, or about two years of normal use. Should the battery need replacing, remove the battery cover and replace the old battery with a new (baiMobile approved) battery. Note: This reader uses a battery custom built for the reader. Inserting a battery other than a baiMobile approved battery will cause...
Note that the miniUSB port is for charging only and will not support the transfer of data. Power consumption The baiMobile 3000MP smart card reader includes a low-power mode. The operation of the low power modes is complex and based on idle timeouts. ...
Powering on the Reader The baiMobile 3000MP Reader does not have an On/Off switch or button. Your reader is powered on by inserting your CAC into your reader. If your CAC is already inserted in your reader, slide it out and then reinsert the card. You will notice the reader’s Home Screen displayed on the LED panel on the back of the reader.
Power On Screen 4 –Reader is now powered on and is “listening” for a Bluetooth connection request from an application on your BlackBerry™. User must first press the OK button to accept a connection request. The reader will stay in this state for approximately 7 days (firmware version 2.02.00 and higher) or until the Smart Card is removed from the Reader, whichever occurs first.
Powering off the Reader Your reader will automatically power off if any of the following occur: Your smart card is removed from your reader The reader’s battery runs out The reader times out (a configurable setting) When the reader is powered off, nothing will be displayed in the LED panel. Charging the Reader Your charging cable separates into a plug end and a mini-USB cable.
Upgrading the Reader Firmware The baiMobile 3000MP Bluetooth Smart Card reader contains upgradeable firmware. The feature extends the functionality of your Reader in the following areas: Security Policies: Changes in security policies may require a firmware update. OS Releases: New versions of the BlackBerry 7 operating system may require a firmware update.
Data Transfer Screen The Data Transfer Screen is displayed on the reader’s LED panel when there is data being transferred between the BlackBerry and the reader over a secure Bluetooth connection. Battery Status Icons The reader’s Battery Status Icon will display the remaining charge remaining in the reader’s battery, as shown below: When the battery reaches 5% charge, the Low Battery warning will be displayed.
CAC or PIV is firmly inserted into the reader as shown below. Battery Your reader contains a removable, rechargeable battery. This battery is a custom battery, built specifically for the baiMobile 3000MPReader. In the event that your reader’s battery no longer holds a charge, please contact support@baimobile.com for a replacement battery.
If you do not have the BlackBerry Desktop software installed on your Windows computer, follow this link to download it: http://us.blackberry.com/software/desktop.html Secondly, you will need to download the baiMobile 3000MP reader driver (baiMobile Smart Card Driver v1.0) from our web site https://www.biometricassociates.com/support/ Open the Blackberry Desktop Software and connect your Blackberry phone.
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Locate the directory on your Windows computer where the baiMobile Smart Card Driver v1.0) files is store, and click Open. After copying the baiSmartCardReaderDriver to the BlackBerry Desktop software, select the + icon to install the driver.
> Smart Card. You should see the baiMobile 3000MP listed: Pairing Turn On Bluetooth Before you can use your baiMobile 3000MP Reader, it must be securely paired with your BlackBerry phone. The Bluetooth pairing process involves exchanging a randomly generated number used by both your BlackBerry and your reader for secure Bluetooth communications.
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The baiMobile 3000MP Reader utilizes the Secure Simple Pairing Numerical Comparison model, which is standard in most devices that have Bluetooth version 2.1 and higher. During pairing, a six digit number will be displayed on your BlackBerry screen and on the reader’s LED display.
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Your BlackBerry Your Reader 3. The reader’s LED panel displays Booting for about 1.7 seconds, then displays AuthTime for about 1.7 seconds. 4. Next, reader’s LED panel displays the reader Home Screen. 5. On your reader, press and hold the OK Button as shown (below).
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Your BlackBerry Your Reader 6. The reader’s LED panel will now display New Pair? for about six (6) seconds. 7. Now press and release the OK Button while the NewPair? prompt is displayed on the LED panel. 8. The reader is now discoverable by the BlackBerry and will remain in this state for about ninety (90) seconds.
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Your BlackBerry Your Reader 9. Your BlackBerry will now attempt to discover the reader. Both your reader and BlackBerry should be in close proximity to each other. Pairing should be done in a secure environment and not in a public area. 10.
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Your BlackBerry Your Reader Compare the first number of the pairing code displayed on the phone. Compare that number (in this example “7”) with the number displayed on the reader’s LED panel. If they match, press the OK button. 13. Compare the second number of the pairing code displayed on the phone.
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Your BlackBerry Your Reader 15. Now, press Yes, on the BlackBerry 16. You will now see the confirmation messages below on your BlackBerry and your reader.
On rare occasions, the reader will remain on even when the smart card is removed. The reader’s LED screen will display as shown below. To reset the reader, remove the battery and then reinsert the battery. If the condition is not remedied, please contact BALP Support support@baimobile.com...
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The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. Revisions may be issued to advise of such changes and/or additions. Trademarks BAL and baiMobile are registered trademarks of Biometric Associates, L.P. Biometric Associates, LP Washington Area Office...
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