7.2 Inserting plug in cards
In addition to standard cards formats,
smaller cards are also frequently used for
financial transactions and security
systems. These cards rarely need to be
swapped out. Known as plug in cards,
they can be inserted into the underside
of the keyboard housing.
Warning!
Voltage spikes in the plug in socket may
destroy the plug in card, causing all data
to be lost.
➭ Always switch off the PC before
inserting or swapping a plug in card.
➭ Fold out the diagram in the front of the
user manual
➭ Turn the keyboard over (➇ cable duct
uppermost; cf. diagram).
➭ Gently push down the fin on the cover
➈ and open the cover.
➭ Open the plug in housing ➊ inside.
To do so, push the locking device ➋
upwards in the direction of the arrow
and carefully open the lid.
➭ If the plug in card was dlivered in a
carier card, remove the plug in card
from its carrier card.
Please refer to the relevant software
documentation for instructions on
assigning plug in cards to the appropriate
plug in housing!
Make sure you insert the card the right
way up! plug in cards should be inserted
straight edge first and with the chip
uppermost ➌.
8. Firmware
The keyboard is equipped with a
standard firmware for handling all readers
and keyfunctions.
On request it is possible to modify this
firmware in accordance with the supplier.
9. Status indicatores
Whenever the PC is switched on or
rebooted, the keyboard performs a self
diagnostic test: all LEDs flash once
briefly. In normal operation the LEDs
indicate the status of the keyboard.
While new software is being installed the
middle LED flashes on as a status
indicator.
10. Technical
specifications
10.1 Technical specifications of
the keyboard
Voltage: + 5 V/DC ±5% SELV
Current input: max. 200 mA (without
barcode reader unit).
Typematic function: All keys have an
autorepeat function. Delays and
frequency can be set from the system (in
PC mode they are fixed at 10 Hz after a
500 ms delay)
Reset at power-on: Keyboard generates a
power-on reset automatically.
Keyboard self-test: When current is
applied or at system’s request, keyboard
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