Argus® 3015
A Dual Card Reader that Meets Both DMS FORTEZZA® and CAC Requirements
The Argus® 3015 Dual Card Reader is the only dual card reader available today that can simultaneously support a Defense Messaging System (DMS) FORTEZZA® Crypto card and a Common Access Card (CAC). With a plug-n-play USB interface, the Argus 3015 Dual Card Reader provides users full card functionality for a variety of DMS and CAC applications. For added flexibility, the Argus 3015 Dual Card reader is available as an internal bay mounted unit or as an external freestanding device.
The Argus 3015 Dual Card Reader supports the ISO interface for smart cards and offers a strategic and cost effective solution for your card reader needs. So whether you're running FORTEZZA, CAC, or both, the Argus 3015 is the right reader for you.
The Argus 3015 does not support non-FORTEZZA PC Cards.
Features:
- FORTEZZA PC Card reader and smart card reader in a single unit
- Easy to install and easy to operate
- Supports both FORTEZZA PC cards and standard CAC smart cards
- Available in external and internal product version
- Plug-n-play USB interface
- Visual feedback provided for card operations
Advantages:
- Simultaneous use of a FORTEZZA PC Card and a Common Access Card (CAC)
- Supports simultaneous access to a single FORTEZZA card by multiple applications
- Protects reader investment for both major DoD secure messaging programs
- Supports ISO interface for smart cards
Applicability:
The Argus 3015 Dual Card Reader helps FORTEZZA PC card and CAC users:
- Securely sign and encrypt messages
- Verify signatures
- Decrypt messages
The Argus 3015 Dual Card Reader helps CAC users perform a number of functions including:
- Access secure Web sites (SSL)
- Logon to PCs using Windows NT and 2000 based logon
- Perform workstation locking
Technical Specifications for the Argus 3015
| Supported PC Cards: | Type I or Type II PC Card |
| Supported Smart Cards: | ISO 7816 Compliant Card |
| Bus Interface: | USB 1.1 |
| Connector: | B-type USB (standard type) |
| LED: | Green indicates power / Red indicates in use |
| Power Requirements: |
Supplied by USB Bus (Hub connections require powered hubs) |
Dimensions: (approximate)
| 3015i: | 2.5" x 4" by 1" bay mountable |
| 3015e: | 2.75" x 4.5" x 1.75" free standing unit |
| Weight (packaged): | 16 oz (3015e) / 29 oz (3015i) |
| Supported Operating Systems: | Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Server 2003/Server 2003R2 |
| LED: | Green indicates power / Red indicates in use |
| Power Requirements: |
Supplied by USB Bus (Hub connections require powered hubs) |
Available Models
| 3015i: | Internal Bay Mounted |
| 3015e: | External Free Standing |
Driver Support
Current drivers for the Argus 3015 internal and external readers may be downloaded from our Driver Support page.