The 6121 USB SIM reader from Omnikey (previously the CardMan CM6121) is a high speed USB 2.0 device encapsulated in a trendy grey and transparent blue case. This reader is fully PC/SC and EMV Level 1 compliant and supports all ISO 7816 microprocessor-based smartcards as well as numerous popular memory cards. It also meets USB CCID specifications for simple driver installation.
The reader comes complete with WHQL approved Windows drivers, as well as support for other operating systems such as Linux, and is ideal for various logon and security applications on desktop PCs or laptops, as well as GSM SIM management.
The CardMan 6121 is one of Omnikey's leading SIM-sized card readers and boasts both great performance and excellent quality. The pocket-sized reader comes with a protective cap for the USB connector and a handy loop on the opposite end giving the user the option of attaching a neck ribbon. When in use, the card is fully inserted within the reader, with an easy eject feature for removal.
Supported APIs
PC/SC driver (ready for 2.01)
CT-API (on top of PC/SC)
OCF (on top of PC/SC)
Sync-API (on top of PC/SC)
PC/SC Driver Support
Windows® 98 / ME, 2000 / XP (32bit), 2003 Server
Windows® CE5.0 / CE.NET (depending on hardware)
Windows®XP 64bit (AMD64, EM64T, IA64)
Windows® Vista ( 32bit / 64bit)
Linux®
Mac® OS X (Power PC & Intel)
Embedded Technology
CardMan Smart@Link Chipset
Hardware Specifications
Color Grey-Blue
Dimensions (LxWxH) 74 x 21 x 10 mm
2.91” x 0.83” x 0.4”
Weight 10 gr / 0.35 oz
Operating temperature 0°-55°C / 32-131°F
Operating humidity 10-90% rH
Composition Polycarbonate
Durability 100.000 Insertions
Meantime between failure (MTBF) 500.000 hours
Compliance / Certification Safety / Environmental
Microsoft® WHQL³ CE
EMV² 2000 Level 1 FCC
ISO 7816 UL
HBCI
WEEE
USB 2.0 (USB 1.1 compatible) ROHS
CCID1
Host Interface
Host Interface USB 2.0 CCID 1
Transmission speed 12 Mbps (USB 2.0 full speed)
Power supply Bus powered
Smart Card Interface
Standards ISO 7816 &
EMV2 2000 Level 1
Protocols T=0, T=1,
2-wire: SLE 4432/42 (S=10),
3-wire: SLE 4418/28 (S=9),
I2C (S=8)
Card Size ID-000 (SIM-size)
Smart Card Interface 420 Kbps (when supported by card)
Smart Card Clock Frequency Up to 8 MHz
Supported Card Types 5V, 3V, and 1.8V Smart Cards
ISO 7816 Class A, AB, and C
Power to Smart Card 60 mA
Smart Card Detection Movement detection with auto power-off /
Autom. Detection of smart
Short circuit and thermal protection
Status indicator Orange LED
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