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TA59
Keyboard
Product Manual
Edition November 2004

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  • Page 1 TA59 Keyboard Product Manual Edition November 2004...
  • Page 2 Pen ti um ™ is a re gis te red tra de mark of In tel Cor po ra ti on Li nux ™ is a re gis te red tra de mark of Li nus Tor valds MS-DOS ©, Wind ows 95, Wind ows 98SE, Wind ows 2000Pro and Wind ows NT are re gis te red tra de marks of the Mi cro soft Cor po ra ti on BEET LE®...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Using the mag ne tic stri pe card rea der ............13 Touch pad (op tio nal) ............14 Ope ra ting ....................14 Pro gram ming the TA59 .............15 Mo des .......................15 Main functions of the Pro grams ..............16 Key bo ard Con nec ti on for Pro gram ming ............17 Key bo ard con nec ti on in the field ............18...
  • Page 4 Sen ding and Re cei ving Tab les ..............21 Fi les for Pro gram ming................21 Use ful hints ....................22 Key bo ard Lay out ...............23 In ter na tio nal Lay out (e.g. Ger ma ny) ............23 US Lay out ....................24 Key bo ard Scan Codes - Tab le 1 ...............25 Key bo ard Scan Codes - Tab le 2 ...............26 Key bo ard Scan Codes - Tab le 3 ...............27...
  • Page 5: Manufacturer's Declaration And Approval

    GENERAL AUTHORIZATION Manufacturer’s Declaration and Approval General Authorization This device fulfills the requirements of the EEC standards 89/336/EEC “Electromagnetic Compatibility” and 73/23/EEC “Low voltage Directive”. Therefore, you will find the CE mark on the device or packaging. TFCC-Class A Declaration This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 6: Recycling The Ta59

    Recycling Center, which is certified pursuant to ISO 9001 and 14001. So don’t simply throw your TA59 on the scrap heap when it has served its time, but take advantage of the environmentally smart, up-to-date recycling...
  • Page 7: Warranty

    WARRANTY Warranty Wincor Nixdorf guarantees generally a warranty engagement for 12 months beginning with the date of delivery. This warranty engagement covers all those damages which occur despite a normal use of the product. Damages because of improper or insufficient maintenance,...
  • Page 8: Cleaning Instructions

    Do not allow dust to get in through the open keyboard mechanics. Scope of supply The product includes one TA59 keyboard, one User Guide and one accessories kit containing the following: Transparent plates Blank sheets for labeling...
  • Page 9: Mounting Keys

    EXCHANGING THE KEYS Mounting keys Exchanging the Keys You can remove each of the key caps using a key cap remover, pulling the key upwards. Place the key cap remover on the selected key until you hear a click. Now remove this key from the keyboard by pulling upwards.
  • Page 10: Inserting Key Labels

    INSERTING KEY LABELS You can change the lettering as follows: Using a thin object (e.g. Paper-clip etc.), press upwards against the plastic cover through the opening on the underside of the key. Please refer to the next chapter for instructions on how to insert the new label.
  • Page 11: Inserting Key Caps

    INSERTING KEY CAPS Inserting Key Caps Insert the key cap in the keyboard and press firmly into place. When inserting double keys, please ensure that the guide ro cker pla te cylinder is on the left with a horizontal arrangement and on the top with vertical arrangement.
  • Page 12: The Ta59 Keyboard

    Only one key code is generated by each multiple key. Key bo ard TA59 (with mag ne tic stri pe card rea der and touch pad)
  • Page 13: Keypads

    The TA59 keyboard differs from standard PC keyboards by virtue of its multiple function key concept. This concept permits a flexible key layout, i.e. double or quadruple keys can be used on the TA59. This is possible in the following keypads: In the upper row of function keys;...
  • Page 14: Self-Test

    SELF-TEST N* Nu me ric Key pad Self-test A self-test is performed each time the POS terminal is switched on. The result of the test is reported to the system.
  • Page 15: Connection Method

    RELEASING THE CABLE CONNECTION Connection method The connector for the keyboard is a standard 6-pin mini-DIN connector. Releasing the Cable Connection Never remove a cable from a connector socket by simply pulling on the cable. Always remove the cable by the connector housing. Please follow the instructions below when removing cables: Turn off all switches to the mains and electrical equipment.
  • Page 16: Key Switch

    KEY SWITCH Key switch The TA59 keyboard is equipped with a key switch with 5 switch positions. Switch position 0 is the basic position; switch positions 1-4 are provided for customer-specific applications. In positions 0 and 1, the key can be removed.
  • Page 17: Magnetic Stripe Card Reader (Optional)

    USING THE MAGNETIC STRIPE CARD READER Magnetic Stripe Card Reader (optional) The TA59 can also be equipped with a magnetic stripe card reader (option) which can be used to read up to three tracks simultaneously each time a card is pulled through.
  • Page 18: Touchpad (Optional)

    OPERATING Touchpad (optional) The touchpad replaces the mouse and is appropiate when there is lack of space for using a mouse. The touchpad takes over the functions of a mouse and is operated with the finger. Do not press on the touchpad with a hard or a sharp object like e.g. a ball point pen.
  • Page 19: Programming The Ta59

    MODES Programming the TA59 By programming the TA59 you have the possibility to flexibly adjust the keyboard to your special needs. You can design the keyboard layout according to your needs by - for example - moving the numeric block to any place on the keyboard,...
  • Page 20: Main Functions Of The Programs

    .BAT files. They return values that can be checked using ERRORLEVEL. The values returned together with an example you will find in the Readme file. Files containing keyboard tables for TA59 have the extension .KBT. Files containing a firmware upgrade module have the extension .FRM.
  • Page 21: Keyboard Connection For Programming

    TA58P or a SNIkey The rsp. data would not be sent to the TA59. Rather they would be sent to the TA85P, TA58P or the SNIkey. Programming leading to a fault would be the minor problem. Even worse is that the TA85P, TA58P, or the SNIkey...
  • Page 22: Key Bo Ard Con Nec Ti On In The Field

    TA58P or TA59 is used for alphanumeric input. Key bo ard con nec ti on in the field The TA59 will be connected directly to the system. Programming the keyboard with suitable batchfiles is only possible under DOS...
  • Page 23: Help

    HELP Help The dialogue utility KBUTI.EXE has a context sensitive help, which is activated as usual with the F1 key. Creating Tables with KBUTI.EXE The creation of tables with the utility KBUTI.EXE can be done under DOS in DOS Mode of Windows 9x in a DOS window of Windows 9x from the command promt under Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP...
  • Page 24 A specific knowledge of their structure and all their details is required. Before programming the following is to be defined: Target keyboard TA59 (can not be changed later) Type of level selection (none, POS Shift, Ctrl/Alt/AltGr, Caps-Lock/ScrollLock)
  • Page 25: Sending And Receiving Tables

    To check for default state (default or programmed) TA59DEF.KBT Default keyboard table for TA59 (!) README.TXT Readme file for programming the keyboard TA59xxxx.FRM Firmwareupdate-Module (xxxx for release version) Programming the keyboards TA59 is described in detail in the Readme file.
  • Page 26: Useful Hints

    FILES FOR PROGRAMMING Useful hints Programming keyboards by tables allows a very flexible keyboard layout. However, one should have some thought about the task of a technician in the field. From logistics point of view it has to be ensured that: Spare keyboards are delivered always loaded with customer specific tables with starting the system the tables are loaded automatically.
  • Page 27: Keyboard Layout

    INTERNATIONAL LAYOUT (E.G. GERMANY) Keyboard Layout International Layout (e.g. Germany)
  • Page 28: Us Layout

    US LAYOUT US Layout...
  • Page 29: Key Bo Ard Scan Codes - Tab Le 1

    KEYBOARD SCAN CODES - TABLE 1 Keyboard Scan Codes - Table 1...
  • Page 30: Key Bo Ard Scan Codes - Tab Le 2

    KEYBOARD SCAN CODES - TABLE 1 Keyboard Scan Codes - Table 2...
  • Page 31: Key Bo Ard Scan Codes - Tab Le 3

    KEYBOARD SCAN CODES - TABLE 2 Keyboard Scan Codes - Table 3...
  • Page 32: Appendix

    TECHNICAL DATA Appendix Technical Data Footprint:: 478 mm x 201 mm Housing dimensions Height: 40 mm Weight 2.1kg Protocol Standard MF2 Connection Mini-DIN connector (6-pin) (PS/2) Key princible switch foil with contact mat Alpha-N-Key-Rollover Input sequence false input/ghostkeys are ignored CMOS CPU 89C51RD2, 12 MHz, internal Microprocessor Flash 64 kBytes, EEPROM 2 kBytes...
  • Page 33: Magnetic Stripe Card Reader

    MAGNETIC STRIPE CARD READER Magnetic Stripe Card Reader Number of tracks Swipe direction horizontal Read speed 15 to 80 cm/sec. Coding of magnetic cards according to ISO/IEC 7811-2 Connector keyboard: 6 Pin Mini DIN Operating Condition +5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) IEC721 3-3 Class 3K3 Storage Condition +5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)

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