*** IMPORTANT: A USB flash drive and a “USB to USB Micro” adapter cable are required to program the reader for legacy mode functionality ***


To use Sigma Lite readers with our legacy systems (Nexus220 or AmanoNet), you must have the latest release of software installed on all computers within the system and all controllers and terminals must be up to date with the latest firmware.  Additionally, all Sigma Lite biometric readers must be running in legacy mode.  (conversion instructions below)  Lastly, make sure you download the legacy script files and also download and install the Morpho Bio Tool Box for updating the IP address information on the reader.


Setting Legacy Mode

For this section, you will need your USB flash drive and a “USB to USB Micro” adapter cable.


Make sure you install and power your Sigma Lite reader per the IDEMIA Quick Start Guide included with the reader hardware.  

  1. Download and extract the files from the "SigmaLite_USB_Script.zip" file you downloaded from the link above and copy to the root of your USB Flash drive. 
  2. Plug this flash drive into the reader.  The reader has a Micro USB connection, so if you are using a standard USB flash drive, you will need to use a USB to USB Micro adapter to connect to the reader

Upon successful connection with the USB Flash drive, the unit will flash purple, then subsequently reboot.  The reader will now be in legacy mode and have an IP address of 192.168.0.1 and a subnet of 255.255.255.0.


Changing the IP Address

For this section, you will need to download and install the Morpho Bio Tool Box from the link above.  Also, retrieve the flash drive from the previous steps, as you will need to write new files to the drive in this section.

  1. Open the Morpho Bio Tool Box, then click on Device Settings on the left.
  2. Select the USB Script tab.
  3. Check the box next to "Set IP configuration".
  4. Change mode from "DHCP" to "Static.
  5. Enter the reader’s new IP Address, Network Mask, Gateway, Host name, Preferred DNS, and Alternate DNS.  (Ask your network admin for assistance if you do not have this information)
  6. If you haven't done so already, plug in your USB flash drive.
  7. Verify you have entered the data correctly in step 5, then click "Write Usb Script".
  8. In the dialog box, select the flash drive’s root, then click OK.  This will generate the files and write them onto your flash drive.
  9. Remove the flash drive, then plug into the Sigma Lite reader.  The unit will quickly flash purple, and the IP address you chose will be programmed into the reader.

The reader will not be in legacy mode.  You may now proceed with the installation as if the unit was a legacy type biometric Morpho device (JBio/JDual/MA500).  If you need additional assistance, please call Amano Tech Support @ 727-786-1900.