125 kHz and 13.56 MHz. 2. Getting Started 2.1 Cable Connection In order to start operating a TWN4 transponder reader, it simply has to be connected to a host. 2.2 Enumeration Once the device has been powered up, it is waiting for completion of the enumeration by the USB host.
Elatec GmbH this step. After successful initialization, the device sounds a short sequence, which consists of a lower tone followed by a higher tone. 2.4 Normal Operation As soon as the device has completed the initialization, it is entering normal operation.
Elatec GmbH Suspend Mode The transponder reader supports the USB suspend mode. If the USB host is signaling suspend via the USB bus, the transponder reader is turning off most of its power consuming peripherals. During this operation mode, no detection of transponders is possible and all LEDs are turned off.
3. Firmware and App programming AppBlaster provides many features to configure the multi-frequency reader TWN4 for your own special application. This is done in an easy and fast way: Easy and fast = Blast The developer pack contains sample source codes (App), Windows driver for serial communication (CDC Driver), firmware for serial communication and for keyboard communication.
Choose the ‘Kx’ version for keyboard emulation and ‘Cx’ version for virtual COM port (CDC). Connecting first time to TWN4 requires installation of drivers. This is done automatically as long as you use keyboard emulation. CDC requires installation of drivers, which are part of the developer pack.
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Elatec GmbH Now you are ready to configure your first application: 1) Select transponder type: Page 8 of 21...
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Elatec GmbH 2) Change output format (binary, decimal, hexadecimal): Page 9 of 21...
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Elatec GmbH 4) Transfer selected configuration to connected TWN4 Blast! Page 11 of 21...
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Elatec GmbH Only 3 steps to create custom App: Take sample source codes or create your own! Select Source choose an App (example: app_tracer.c) select Make App select Program App Page 12 of 21...
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Elatec GmbH Difference sample “app_standard” and “app_tracer”: Sample “app_dump“: Page 13 of 21...
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Elatec GmbH Only 2 steps to program apps (.app) and firmware images (.bix). Select Image choose Firmware select Program image. Page 14 of 21...
Elatec GmbH 3.2 System Requirements Operating System: Windows XP, Vista, 7 (32-/64-bit). Processor (CPU): 2 GHz (Minimum) Hard Disk: Up to 200 MB of available space may be require. RAM: 2 GB (Minimum) Page 15 of 21...
Elatec GmbH 5. Regulatory Information 5.1 CE Declaration of Conformity This product conforms to the following standards: RED: EN 300 330 V2.2.1 EN 301 489-1 V2.1.1 EN 301 489-3 V2.1.1 Safety: EN 60950-1:2006 + A11:2009 + A1:2010 +A12:2011 + AC:2011 + A2:2013...
Elatec GmbH 5.2 FCC Statement 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 5.3 IC (Industry Canada) Statement “This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). 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.
Elatec GmbH 6. Trademarks All referenced brands, product names, service names and trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners. Page 21 of 21...
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