3 Operation
© 2021 Interflex Datensysteme GmbH IF-73 Desktop Reader 5
The default setting is USB. The connection can be configured in the Reader Configurator. The
pin assignments are described in the section Pin assignments.
Pin assignments
USB 3.1 Type C
Description Description
CC1 / CC2 Communication channel 1 / 2
Dn1 Data -
Dp2 Data +
GND Ground
VBUS + 5V
RS232
Socket on the reader
1 RxD-
2 RxD+
3 VCC +5V
4 GND
1 2 3 4
Female SUB D 9 connector
5 4 3 2 1
9 8 7 6
2 TxD+
3 RxD-
5 GND
The cable can be ordered from Interflex a an accessory part (order no. 9010019).
3 Operation
1. Hold the RFID medium parallel and as close as possible to the surface of the desktop reader (not in
front of the ring)
– or –
place the RFID medium on the desktop reader
The desktop reader acknowledges the valid reading process with a short acoustic signal (if
configured). The status display briefly changes to green.