Hitachi PC-KCA110
The (also known as the Hitachi H-1 ) is a high-performance USB finger vein biometric scanner designed to provide high-security authentication for PC and network environments. Unlike standard fingerprint readers, this device uses near-infrared light to map the unique vascular patterns beneath the skin, making it nearly impossible to forge or spoof.
- In Device Manager, check the device under "Ports (COM & LPT)". Note the COM number.
- To change COM port: Right-click device → Properties → Port Settings → Advanced → COM Port Number → select an unused COM port → OK.
- Test communication with terminal software (PuTTY, Tera Term) configuring the COM port, baud rate, parity, data bits, and stop bits as required by your device.
- Plug the PC-KCA110 into your computer.
- Open Device Manager (Windows key + X → Device Manager).
- Look for unknown devices or entries under "Ports (COM & LPT)" or "Other devices."
- Right-click the device → Properties → Details → Property: "Hardware Ids". Note the VID/PID string (e.g., USB\VID_xxxx&PID_yyyy) or model string.
Alternatively, you can also use third-party websites, such as DriverHub, DriverPack, or Softonic, to download the driver. However, be cautious when using these websites, as they may bundle drivers with malware or other unwanted software.
can scan your system for missing Hitachi Finger Vein Reader drivers. FCC Report 3. Installation Guide Run the Installer:
- Try different USB cable/port, test on another PC, check for physical damage.
