ID Tech MINIMAG User Manual

Section 3
CONFIGURATION
The MiniMag reader must be appropriately configured to your appli-
cation. Configuration settings enable the reader to work with the host
system. These settings are programmed into the reader through the
keyboard. Once programmed, these configuration settings are stored
in the reader’s non-volatile memory (so they are not affected by the
cycling of power).
Default Settings
The MiniMag reader is shipped from the factory with the default
settings already programmed. In the following sections, the default
settings are shown in boldface. For a table of default settings, see
Appendix A. In order to modify these settings, the host computer and
keyboard must be IBM PC/AT compatible.
If you have a different keyboard, you must use an AT-compatible
keyboard to first change the configuration settings, and changing the
default terminal type last. After changing terminal type, you must then
connect the reader to the appropriate computer. (Most keyboards on
PCs with 5 pin DIN and 6 pin MiniDIN connectors are AT compat
-
ible.)
To enter the setup mode and change the configuration via keystroke
entry, specific syntax is used. Each setup command starts with /e/d/fx
where “x” is a different lower case character for each command. The
e,d,and f characters must also be lower case. This initial character
string is followed by a space and some option selection characters for
some commands. Selections for each group take effect when you press
enter.
If you unplug the MiniMag while you are in the middle of a command
and have not pressed enter, your custom configuration for that com-
mand will not be saved. If, however, you press ENTER after a
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ID Tech MINIMAG Specifications

General

Interface	TTL
Scan speed (max)	76.2 mm/sec
Operating voltage	5 V
Power consumption	4 mA
LED indicators	Yes
Storage temperature (T-T)	-30 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 55 °C
Cable length	1.8 m

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	130 g
Dimensions (WxDxH)	34 x 90 x 28 mm