2. Getting Started 2.1 Cable Connection In order to start operating a device for reading and writing RFID & BT transponders, the TWN4 MultiTech 2 HF simply has to be connected to a host. 2.2 Power Up Once a TWN4 MultiTech 2 reader is connected to the host, it detects the type of communications cable (USB or RS232), with which it is connected to the host.
Elatec GmbH 2.4 Initialization After powering up and enumeration (in USB mode), the device is turning on the built-in transponder reader logic. The green LED is turned on permanently. Some transponder reader modules need some kind of initialization, which is performed in this step. After successful initialization, the device sounds a short sequence, which consists of a lower tone followed by a higher tone.
Elatec GmbH 2.6 Detection of a Transponder If a transponder is detected by the reader, following actions are performed Send the ID to the host. By default, the USB device sends by emulating keystrokes of a keyboard. A RS232 device sends the ASCII code of an ID.
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Elatec GmbH Compliance statements FCC Compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Elatec GmbH Canada Compliance This device complies with Industry Canada’s license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference; and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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