Smargo Argolis Triple Reader

ARGOLIS SMARGO TRIPLE CARD SMARTREADER

The First Advanced USB Triple Card Reader for Linux

The Argolis Triple Reader is the successor of the most popular Smargo SmartReader Plus. The functionality of both readers is the same, however the Argolis Triple Reader provides 3 smartcard slots instead of 1.

The smartcard reader can only be used in Linux satellite receivers with Linux embedded systems.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT CONNECT ARGOLIS TRIPLE READER TO A WINDOWS PC / LAPTOP OR LINUX SERVER. IT WILL DAMAGE THE UNIT AND RENDER IT USELESS. ONLY CONNECT TO A STB (SET TOP BOX) RUNNING ENIGMA2.

The compact and functional shaped design, with an injection-moulded casing in matte grey and orange ABS, will look good in any environment. The case ensures that you have a high quality product from Argolis with the latest innovative hardware and software features.

The Argolis Triple Reader is a USB cardreader/programmer based on a powerful ARM  processor. The Argolis Triple Reader incorporates an integrated USB to Serial converter, which enables the SmartReader plus to work with all standard Phoenix compatible Linux applications.

The SmartReaders supports Linux computers and DVB Set top boxes along with various Linux applications for PCI-DVB or USB-DVB.

Technical Specification:

• Powerfull ARM Processor
• High-performance 32-bit ARM Cortex-M3 RISC processor
• Sustains high-speed data transfers
• Data speedway
• Supports almost all frequencies for smartcards (T=0 and T=1)
• No switches on programmer to select the desired mode, automatic frequency controll
• 5V smartcard support
• Frequency/Baudrate autocalculation and Frequency Generator
• Plug-and-play high-speed serial interconnectivity
• Maximum speed of 96MHz and features 128KB of flash and 32KB of SRAM
• Works on all Dreambox, VU+ Models with USB connection
• Can be cascaded with more SmartReaders (>100) in 1 system using an USB Hub
• Hi-Speed USB1.1/ USB2.0 on chip
• Com Port via USB
• No power supply required
• True ISO7816
• Upgradable firmware
• The Full speed USB communication ensures fast and correct data transfer to the card
• Compatible with PCI-DVB or USB-DVB devices