Typical Applications

The Identive CLOUD 2700 F is the ideal PC-Linked USB contact smart card reader for a huge variety of applications. Providing full compliance with all major industry standards such as ISO/IEC 7816, USB CCID, PC/SC, and Microsoft WHQL the CLOUD 2700 F seamlessly works with virtually all contact smart cards and PC operating systems.

The full support and compliance to EMV 2008 and GSA FIPS 201 expand the use to very specific use applications requiring additional security and data protection.

It represents the perfect mix between modern stylish design, ergonomic handling and a compact foot print.

The extended card data transmission rate of up to 600kBit/s with the support of TA1=97 enables shortest possible transaction times for maximum end user convenience.

The Identive specifi c SmartOS™ featuring a secure in-fi eld fi rmware update to ensure a future proof investment.

The end user experiences convenience, transaction time effi ciency, security and reliability for use applications like network log-in, Windows authentication & Single Sign-On (SSO), banking and cashless payment applications as well as high security use cases for federal governments.

Technical data are subject to change without notice.

Parameter CLOUD 2700F CLOUD 2700F with Stand Holder
Host Interface
Type USB 2.0 CCID (USB 1.1 / 3.0 compliant)
Communication Speed 12 Mbps (USB2.0 full speed)
Smart Card Interface
Supported standards • ISO/IEC 7816 Part 1 to 4
• EMV 2008 Ver4.2 Level 1
Supported Tag ICs All major ISO/IEC 7816 compliant Smart Card IC support
Protocols T=0, T=1
Interface speed • up to 600 kBit/s (depending on card)
• TA1=97
Clock frequency ISO/IEC 7816 compliant up to 5 MHz, Operates up to 12 MHz
Supported smart card types 5V, 3V and 1.8V, ISO/IEC 7816 Class A/B/C
Power to smart card 60mA in Class A; 55mA in Class B; 35mA in Class C
Smart card detection • Card present switch
• Automatic power on/off
• Short Circuit protection
Card size ID-1
Contact type • 8 pin ID-1 Sliding Contact Socket
• C4/C8 support
• Card detect switch
Driver& Software
PC/SC driver PC/SC Specifi cation Ver. 2.01.09 for
• Windows® XP/Vista/7/8 (32&64Bit) / Windows® Server 2003/2008/2012 / Windows® CE 6.0, 7.0
• MacOS 10.5.x, 10.6.x, 10.7.x, 10.8.x
• Linux 2.4.x, 2.6.x (32&64Bit)
Software • PC/SC API
• CT-API (through wrapper on top of PC/SC)
• Synchronous-API (through wrapper on top of PC/SC)
• M-Card API (through wrapper on top of PC/SC)
Operating Conditions
Power supply USB Bus powered
Power consumption < 25mA, excluding smart card; <500μA in Standby Mode
Dimension 70x60x16mm / 2.756x2.362x0.629 Inch 70x63x62mm / 2.756x2.480x2.441 Inch
Weight 66 g ± 5% / 0.15 lb ± 5% 204 g ± 5% / 0.45 lb ± 5%
Operating temperature range 0° to +50°C / +32 to +122 F
Storage temperature range -20 to +60°C / -4 to +140 F
Operating humidity range Up to 95% RH non condensing
Durability Sliding Contacts 100.000 Card Insertions
MTBF 100.000 hours
Connector 1.5m USB Cable with USB Type A Connector
Status indicator LED
Firmware SmartOS™
Firmware in-fi eld upgradeable Yes
Certifi cations / Compliances
Systems / Standards EMV 2008 Ver 4.2 Level 1, ISO/IEC 7816, USB 2.0 Full Speed, CCID, Microsoft® WHQL
Regulatory / Environmental CE, FCC, UL94, UL60950, VCCI, ICES, ANZ, CNS, HBCI, GSA APL, RoHS2, REACH, WEEE
Ordering Information
Product Part Number 905399 905399-1911