Reading Unidentifiable Smartcard Details

Command: RC (Read Card). Can be used in online, offline or secure state.

Function:     To read otherwise unidentifiable cards and display the CD zone details.

Inputs:        None.

Outputs:     Text messages:

·         Insert Card and press ENTER when ready.

·         This card is formatted for saving and retrieving HSM settings.

·         Version, as stored on card: decimal integer.

·         Date, as stored on card; format: YY/MM/DD.

·         Time, as stored on card; format: hh:mm:ss.

·         User ID, as stored on card; free format alphanumeric.

·         Issuer ID, as stored on card; free format alphanumeric.

·         Data Zone Size, as stored on card: decimal integer.

·         Max Data Free, as stored on card: decimal integer.

Errors:        Card not formatted – card not formatted

Not a LMK card – card formatted for HSM settings or licence card.

Example 1:

Online> RC <Return>

Format version: 0001

Issue time: 11:53:00

Issue date: 93/10/25

User ID: Bill Weasel

Issuer ID: Big Bank plc

User-data zone size: 0000

Free: 0392

Example 2:

Online> RC <Return>

This card is formatted for saving and retrieving HSM settings