Getting started – Windows
WARNING : you must install the driver before connecting the H663 USB Reader to the computer.
1.
Download the latest version of the driver at address
2.
Install the driver (you must be logged using an account with
detailed procedure, please read
3.
Connect the coupler to the computer: connect the USB cable to the coupler's jack, then plug the
other end of the cable to one of the computer's ports.
Please connect directly the coupler to the computer – avoid going through an USB hub.
4.
LED2 lights when the coupler has been enabled by the computer. Wait a few seconds until third LED4
lights to show that the coupler is up and ready.
5.
Place a contactless card (ISO 14443 or ISO 15693) on the coupler's antenna. LED3 lights as soon as a
card is detected.
SpringCard PC/SC QuickStart
In order to access the card you are using, you'll need a PC/SC-aware application designed with your card in
mind. The PC/SC coupler is basically a "gateway" between your card and an application.
To give it a try, you may use the SpringCard PC/SC Diagnostic Utility. This tool is available in, the software set
named SpringCard QuickStart for PC/SC and available at
Installation on other operating systems
Using your H663 USB under Apple MacOS X, Linux or other systems compliant with UNIX is possible thanks to
the open-source PCSC-Lite project (middleware and CCID driver).
A detailed procedure is provided at
NB: Should you have any question or experience any problem regarding the PCSC-Lite middleware or CCID
driver, please consider the blog and FAQ of the project's developers as your primary source for information.
Editing coupler's configuration
The behaviour of the H663 USB is highly configurable to address most requirements. Using SpringCard
MultiConf software (www.springcard.com/en/download/find/file/sn14007) is the preferred method for
changing the settings in the coupler.
Creating an application using this coupler
Developers will find valuable information and samples regarding PC/SC development using H663 USB and other
SpringCard couplers in our SDK for PC/SC, available free of charge at
This product's reference manual for developers is available at
Need help?
Most questions are already answered in the FAQ:
Please use the online form
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or contact sales@springcard.com.
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