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[[Category:TachoSync]]
To securely access and download tachograph data, logistics companies must use a '''company card''' — an official smart card issued by authorities.

It proves company ownership of vehicles and unlocks access to the data stored in smart tachographs.

[[TachoSync]] makes managing company cards simple, whether you use a single-slot or multi-slot card reader.

Various operating system and CPU combinations allow connecting a different amount of card readers at the same time. See [https://www.lisledesign.com/usb-limitations here] for a brief description of USB limitations.

==Single-slot Smart Card Readers==
[[File:Single slot smart card reader Identiv.jpg|thumb|alt=Single-slot smart card reader (© Identiv, 2025)|Single-slot smart card reader (© Identiv, 2025)]]
Single-slot smart card readers are an effective and cheap solution for small companies to manage several company cards. Usually, up to 10 readers can be connected via USB to a single Windows PC/server.

Examples of single-slot smart card readers:
* [https://www.hidglobal.com/products/omnikey-3021 HID OMNIKEY 3021]
* [https://support.identiv.com/2700r/ Identiv uTrust 2700 R]
Requirements for single-slot smart card readers:
* [[TachoSync Company Card Authenticator | Company Card Authenticator]]  installed on the managing PC/server.
* Every single-slot smart card reader may have specific drivers and other requirements.
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==Multiple-slot Smart Card Readers==
[[image:Hyper-card-rack-120-img3.png|thumb|alt=Multiple-slot smart card reader (© Lisle, 2025)|Multiple-slot smart card reader (© Lisle, 2025)]]
Multiple-slot smart card readers are the preferred solution when tens of hundreds of smart cards need to be managed. Multiple-slot readers help avoid most USB limitations and are easily scalable.

Examples of multiple-slot smart card readers:
* Lisle Design Hyper Card Rack readers
** [https://www.lisledesign.com/products/hyper-card-rack-120 Hyper Card Rack™ 120 - Lisle Design]
** [https://www.lisledesign.com/products/hyper-card-rack-20 Hyper Card Rack™ 20 - Lisle Design]
* Lisle Design Standard Card readers – limited scalability compared to the Hyper series
** [https://www.lisledesign.com/products/standard-card-desktop-6 Standard Card Desktop 6 - Lisle Design]
More information about Lisle card reader differences can be found [https://www.lisledesign.com/card-reader-comparison here].

Lisle Design Hyper Card Rack requirements:
* [[TachoSync Company Card Authenticator | Company Card Authenticator]]  installed on the managing PC/server.
* Drivers for the rack: [https://ftdichip.com/drivers/vcp-drivers/ VCP Drivers - FTDI].
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==Multiple Rack Configuration==
[[image:Hyper-card-rack-120-img5.png|thumb|alt=DIP switches (© Lisle, 2025)|DIP switches (© Lisle, 2025)]]
[[image:Hyper-card-rack-120-img4.png|thumb|alt=Multiple racks connected (© Lisle, 2025)|Multiple racks connected (© Lisle, 2025)]]
More than one multiple-slot readers can be connected to a server.

In this case, each Lisle Design Hyper Card Rack™ 20 or Hyper Card Rack™ 120 must be configured using the „DIP“ switches.

The DIP switches set the index of the rack in a sequence as a binary number, e.g.:
* First rack: 0000 (all switches off)
* Second rack: 0001 (first switch on)
* Third rack: 0010 (second switch on)
* Fourth rack: 0011 (first and second switches on)
* Etc.