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SERIES 500 POS KEYBOARD PROGRAMMING & USER’S GUIDE...
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*A Secondary Operation Access Key provides access to the secondary level of each key as programmed in the Series 500 Keyboard. Please Refer to the Programming and User’s Guide for other Programmable Functions. Series 500 POS Keyboard KEY PROGRAMMING To Program a Primary Key...
101/102-KEY KEYBOARD - KEY CODE IDENTIFICATION ...51 PROGRAMMING KEY MAKE/BREAK CODES...52 EXAMPLES OF REMOTE PROGRAMMING FOR KEY MAKE/BREAK CODE 53 COPYING KEYBOARD SETUP DATA (CLONING)...56 OPERATOR'S AND PROGRAMMER'S MAGNETIC CARDS ...57 SYSTEM LOG...57 Series 500 POS Keyboard TABLE OF CONTENTS...
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APPENDIX C ASC11 CHARACTER SET APPENDIX D 101/102-KEY KEYBOARD KEY NUMBER TO SCAN CODE CROSS REFERENCE TABLE 1. SERIES 500 POS KEYBOARD - TYPICAL CONTROLS AND INDICATORS TABLE 2. LOCAL MODE PROGRAMMING FUNCTION CODES AND DEFAULT SETTINGS TABLE 3. LOCAL MODE PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS TABLE 4.
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Federal Communications Commission helpful: "How to Identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems". This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office Washington, DC 20402. Order stock number 004-000- 00345-4. Series 500 POS Keyboard STATEMENT NOTICE If this...
This user's guide provides the information and procedures needed to install, operate and program your Series 500 POS Keyboard. Differences in models and optional features are described in this manual, where applicable. It is suggested that the entire manual be read before attempting installation or programming. If...
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Figure 1. Typical Point-of-Sale station with standard QWERTY Series 500 keyboard Series 500 POS Keyboard...
Series 500 POS Keyboards are point-of-sale (POS) keyboards designed for use with a PC or ASCII terminal. These keyboards have total flexibility in keyboard layout coupled with an extensive programming capability. Each keyboard contains a built-in magnetic stripe reader (MSR), two serial ports, two cash drawer status ports, a main keyboard port, and an auxiliary keyboard port.
• 3-volt lithium battery (battery backup for memory data retention when host source voltage removed) Series 500 POS Keyboards come with a one-year parts and labor warranty. Assistance and customer service is always available from Ultimate Technology Corporation's Customer Service representative.
Part No. CAB20137 - 6 pin Mini DIN keyboard cable for PS2, TVI9070 Part No. CAB20134 - 8 pin modular keyboard cable for IBM 3151 Secure Magnetic Card Programmer's Magnetic Card Series 500 POS Keyboard Programming & User's Guide INSTALLATION UNPACKING AND INSPECTION NOTE...
As required by the hardware configuration, connect the keyboard to its host computer and other peripheral devices as shown in Figures 2 and 3. Note that the specific use for each connector on the keyboard is marked adjacent to each connector. Depending on the make and model of the user's equipment, the following cables and/or adapters may need to be supplied by the user to complete the installation: Standard 6-foot cable, 6-Pin Modular to 6-Pin Modular - UTC Part No.
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Main RS232 Port Aux RS232 Port Cash Drawer 1 (Driver) Port In Cash Drawer 1 (Driver) Port Out Cash Drawer 2 (Drawer) Port In Cash Drawer 2 (Drawer) Port Out Drawer Type Jumpers CAB20133 or CAB20137 or CAB20134 Main KB Port Adapter (optional) Aux KB Port Bar Code Scanner...
Operating controls and indicators on the Series 500 Standard QWERTY Keyboard are shown in Figure 4 and described in Table 1. Because most Series 500 POS Keyboards are customized to match the user's needs, keyboard layouts and the function of the keys may vary widely from the one shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4. Series 500 POS keyboard - typical controls and indicators Table 1. Series 500 POS Keyboard - Typical Controls and Indicators Index Name 1 through 3 Light Emitting Diode (LED) Indicators Sound Port Magnetic Stripe Reader ENTER Key Numeric Keypad...
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All Other User Defined Keys User defined keys programmed by user/developer.
PROGRAMMING KEYBOARD OPERATING PARAMETERS The operating parameters of the keyboard can be configured (programmed) remotely from the host computer or locally at the keyboard. Keyboard programming in the remote mode sets the keyboard parameters as commanded by the host computer input applied at the main communications port.
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Table 2. Local Mode Programming Function Codes and Default Settings Channel Separator MSR Channel 1,3 Suffix Channel Separator MSR C h a n n e l 2 P r e f i x MSR Channel 2 Field Separator MSR Channel 2 Suffix MSR Bad Read Track 1,3 MSR Bad Read Track 2 MSR Sending...
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Table 2. Local Mode Programming Function Codes and Default Settings RS232 Port 0 Word Length RS232 Port 0 Prefix RS232 Port 0 Suffix RS232 Port 1 Baud Rate RS232 Port 1 Stop Bits RS232 Port 1 Parity RS232 Port 1 Handshaking RS232 Port 1 Word Length RS232 Port 1 Prefix RS232 Port 1 Suffix...
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Table 2. Local Mode Programming Function Codes and Default Settings Keyswitch Position 2 BREAK Keyswitch Position 3 MAKE Keyswitch Position 3 BREAK Keyswitch Polling D r a w e r 1 O p e n D r a w e r 1 C l o s e d D r a w e r 2 O p e n D r a w e r 2 C l o s e d Poll/Unsolicited Cash Drawer Status...
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Table 2. Local Mode Programming Function Codes and Default Settings Enable/Disable Key Clicks Define Left Shift Key Define Right Shift Key Define Left Control Key Define Right Control Key Define Left Alternate Key Define Right Alternate Key Programming Mode Enter Macro Lock Mode Enter Macro Send System Log Main Port Select...
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Table 2. Local Mode Programming Function Codes and Default Settings one keyboard. It is also useful for remote keyboard setup and when making changes in key codes. To download keyboard settings, refer to the procedure given at the rear of the Programming Section in this manual.
LOCAL MODE PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS To program the Series 500 Keyboard in the local mode proceed as follows: 1. Swipe the Programmer's card supplied with the keyboard in the magnetic stripe reader (MSR). For Series 500 Keyboards equipped with the optional 3-position keyswitch adjacent to the LED indicators, set the switch to the AUX position and enter 882 on the keyboard numeric keypad.
Table 3. Local Mode Programming Instructions - Continued Function Code(s) Operation T h e k e y s c a n b e p r o g r a m m e d t o h a v e p r i m a r y a n d s e c o n d a r y P r o g r a m P r i m a r y l e v e l s o f f u n c t i o n .
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Table 3. Local Mode Programming Instructions - Continued Function Code(s) Operation p o s i t i o n k e y s w i t c h , m o v e s w i t c h o u t o f t h e A U X p o s i t i o n . 1.
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Table 3. Local Mode Programming Instructions - Continued Function Code(s) Operation Note: programming operations. 1. While in programming mode, at the Series 500 Keyboard numeric Magnetic Stripe keypad, enter Function code 09. Reader (MSR) Beeper 2. At Series 500 Keyboard numeric keypad, enter the applicable number (1 through 4) to select magnetic stripe reader beeper operation per list below.
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Table 3. Local Mode Programming Instructions - Continued Function Code(s) Operation the Programmer's card. If using the optional 3-position keyswitch, move switch out of the AUX position. 1. While in programming mode, at the Series 500 Keyboard numeric keypad, enter applicable Function Code 14, 15, or 16. Magnetic Stripe Reader (MSR) Channel 2...
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Table 3. Local Mode Programming Instructions - Continued Function Code(s) Operation 4. Program the next function code or exit programming mode by entering 99 Programmer's card. switch out of the AUX position. 1. While in programming mode, at the Series 500 Keyboard numeric keypad, enter MSR Send applicable Function Code 19.
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Table 3. Local Mode Programming Instructions - Continued Function Code(s) Operation 21 or 31 1. While in programming mode, at Series 500 Keyboard numeric keypad, enter Function Main Port 0 (21) Code 21 (Port 0) or 31 (Port 1). AUX Port 1 (31) Stop Bits 2.
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Table 3. Local Mode Programming Instructions - Continued Function Code(s) Operation 23 or 33 1. While in programming mode, at Series 500 Keyboard numeric keypad, enter Function Main Port 0 (23) Code 23 (Port 0) or 33 (Port 1). AUX Port 1 (33) Handshaking 2.
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Table 3. Local Mode Programming Instructions - Continued Function Code(s) Operation 25 or 35 1. While in programming mode, at the Series 500 Keyboard numeric keypad, Comm (RS232) enter applicable Function Code 25 (Port 0) or 35 (Port 1). Main Port 0 (25) AUX Port 1 (35) Prefix 2.
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Table 3. Local Mode Programming Instructions - Continued Function Code(s) Operation n u m e r i c k e y p a d , e n t e r a p p l i c a b l e F u n c t i o n C o d e 3 8 , 3 9 , 4 0 , 4 1 , 4 2 o r 43 .
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Table 3. Local Mode Programming Instructions - Continued Function Code(s) Operation 1. While in programming mode, at the Series 500 Keyboard numeric keypad, enter applicable Function Code 45, 46, 47 or 48. Drawer 1 Open (45) 2. At the auxiliary keyboard, press the desired key or type the desired key sequence. Closed (46) Note that the maximum number of key codes is limited to 24 - this is equivalent to approximately 12 key strokes.
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Table 3. Local Mode Programming Instructions - Continued Function Code(s) Operation 1. While in programming mode, at Series 500 Keyboard numeric keypad, enter Function Indicator LED Code 70. Mode (70) 2. At Series 500 Keyboard numeric keypad, enter the applicable number (0 or 1) to select LED mode of operation.
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Table 3. Local Mode Programming Instructions - Continued Function Code(s) Operation 1. While in programming mode, at the Series 500 Keyboard numeric keypad, enter Function Code 80 or 81. Define Position of Left SHIFT Key (80) and Right SHIFT Key (81) 2.
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Table 3. Local Mode Programming Instructions - Continued Function Code(s) Operation on Series 500 Keyboard numeric keypad or by swiping the Programmer's card. If using the optional 3-position keyswitch, move switch out of the AUX position. This is a command used to read out the Series 500 Keyboard system log data at the Dump System Log main port.
Table 3. Local Mode Programming Instructions - Continued Function Code(s) Operation 1. While in programming mode, at Series 500 Keyboard numeric keypad, enter Function Default Keyboard Code 97. 2. At Series 500 Keyboard numeric keypad, enter the applicable number (0 or 1) to select mode of default operation per list below.
Table 4. Local Programming Commands For Key MAKE/BREAK And Extended Functions SERIES 500 KEYBOARD NUMERIC KEYPAD NO. Aborts changes to macros. Defines where the output of MAKE codes end and BREAK codes start. Prior to this command, all codes are sent when the keys are pressed (MAKE codes).
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3. At the Series 500 Keyboard, press the key to be programmed. 4. At the auxiliary keyboard, press and hold the "A" key. 5. At the Series 500 Keyboard numeric keypad, enter 1. 6. At the auxiliary keyboard, release the "A" key. 7.
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5. At the Series 500 Keyboard, press ENTER to complete programming of the key. 6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 to program another key. 7. To exit the programming mode, enter 00 99 at the Series 500 Keyboard numeric keypad. EXAMPLE 4.
Programming in the remote mode requires the use of a supplemental program that is run on the host computer. If using an IBM PC or compatible computer as the host, use program supplied by Ultimate Technology Corporation when programming the keyboard. program, follow the instructions supplied with the program.
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NOTE Always apply the COMMIT command (OP Code B4) after programming the keyboard remotely to save the changes in the NVRAM. Failure to use the COMMIT command after making programming changes will result in the loss of the changes the first time power is removed from the keyboard.
Table 5. Remote Programming Mode Commands - Continued MNEMONIC/DESCRIPTION CODE (HEX) MACROK Download all key macros for Series 500 Keyboard. Refer to Table 6 for further explanation. COMMAND/ACKNOWLEDGEMENT COMMAND: A0krcCxDx...<CR> = Op Code = P to program Primary key = S to program Secondary key Missing means program both Primary and Secondary Keys = row in ASCII...
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Table 5. Remote Programming Mode Commands - Continued MNEMONIC/DESCRIPTION CODE (HEX) MACROP Download macros for prefix/suffix. COMMAND/ACKNOWLEDGEMENT COMMAND: A1aCxDx...<CR> = Op Code = macro to load in ASCII range A-Z listed below = key number (refer to Appendix D) = key number (refer to Appendix D) <CR>...
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Table 5. Remote Programming Mode Commands - Continued MNEMONIC/DESCRIPTION CODE (HEX) SNDDLY Determines rate of delay in milliseconds for sending macros. This command used when interfacing with slow systems. COMMAND/ACKNOWLEDGEMENT COMMAND: A2CxDx<CR> = Op Code = hex value for low nibble = hex value for high nibble Range = 00 - FF;...
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Table 5. Remote Programming Mode Commands - Continued MNEMONIC/DESCRIPTION CODE (HEX) COMMP Communications setup for selecting ports, baud rate, word length, stop bits, parity, and method of handshaking. NOTES Used to enter up to 40 characters of notes into RAM. Useful for recording keyboard version and date, etc.
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MNEMONIC/DESCRIPTION CODE (HEX) SPCDEF Define where SHIFT, CONTROL, and ALTERNATE keys are located on auxiliary keyboard. CLICKED Turns keyboard key audible click on or off. NVBDRD Read a database register. COMMAND/ACKNOWLEDGEMENT COMMAND: A5xCxDx<CR> = Op Code = 1 right shift = 2 left shift = 3 right control = 4 left control...
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Table 5. Remote Programming Mode Commands - Continued MNEMONIC/DESCRIPTION CODE (HEX) NVBDWR Write a database register. NVBDCLR Clear all database registers. RAWED Puts keyboard in row and column mode used for diagnostics. SECURE Used to lock keyboard from remote location. COMMAND/ACKNOWLEDGEMENT COMMAND: A8hhhxx..x<CR>...
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Table 5. Remote Programming Mode Commands - Continued MNEMONIC/DESCRIPTION CODE (HEX) COMMENT Use when notes or comments are to be placed in the download file. All data is ignored up to the carriage return <CR>. LIGHT Provides on/off control for keyboard light emitting diode (LED) indicators.
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Table 5. Remote Programming Mode Commands - Continued MNEMONIC/DESCRIPTION CODE (HEX) BEEPON Controls pitch and duration of beep. If valued for pitch (p) and duration (d) omitted when command activated. COMMAND/ACKNOWLEDGEMENT COMMAND: B1pd<CR> = Op Code = pitch in Hz = duration in milliseconds <CR>...
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Table 5. Remote Programming Mode Commands - Continued MNEMONIC/DESCRIPTION CODE (HEX) SENDP Sends data to selected port: main serial port, auxiliary serial port, or auxiliary keyboard port. RDERROR Sends all error information to main port for output. COMMAND/ACKNOWLEDGEMENT COMMAND: B2p...<CR> = Op Code = data destination port <CR>...
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Table 5. Remote Programming Mode Commands - Continued MNEMONIC/DESCRIPTION CODE (HEX) COMMIT Writes programming changes to the NVRAM. Always apply the COMMIT command after programming the keyboard to save the changes in the NVRAM. Failure to use the COMMIT command will result in the loss of the changes the first time power is removed from the keyboard.
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Table 5. Remote Programming Mode Commands - Continued MNEMONIC/DESCRIPTION CODE (HEX) MSRSND Use to send magnetic card reader track data for any one good track or if both tracks are good. CARDED Enables or disables tracks on magnetic card reader. COMMAND/ACKNOWLEDGEMENT COMMAND: B8x<CR>...
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Table 5. Remote Programming Mode Commands - Continued MNEMONIC/DESCRIPTION CODE (HEX) BEEPRD Selects magnetic card read annunciation mode. CDCONT Determines when cash drawer status is sent; on demand or when a change occurs. COMMAND/ACKNOWLEDGEMENT COMMAND: BAp<CR> = Op Code = annunciation mode select <CR>...
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Table 5. Remote Programming Mode Commands - Continued MNEMONIC/DESCRIPTION CODE (HEX) CDSTATUS Send cash drawer macros for open and closed drawer. PORTE Disables all data applied from the selected port. COMMAND/ACKNOWLEDGEMENT COMMAND: BCp<CR> = Op Code = selection control <CR> = terminate command (0D hex) Selection control: = cash drawer 1 macros = cash drawer 2 macros...
Table 5. Remote Programming Mode Commands - Continued MNEMONIC/DESCRIPTION CODE (HEX) VERSION Sends software version, engineering number, and keyboard type parameters. GETSET Sends each key macro, all keyboard communication parameters. Keeps sending until all data has been transferred. Structure of data is in load command format (MACROK).
PROGRAMMING KEY MAKE/BREAK CODES There are two scan codes assigned to each key, one for when the key is depressed (MAKE code) and the other for when the key is released (BREAK code). Generally, all keys are programmed to output both MAKE and BREAK codes. The SHIFT, CONTROL and ALTERNATE keys are always programmed to output MAKE and BREAK codes so that the system can tell if the key is being held down.
EXAMPLES OF REMOTE PROGRAMMING FOR KEY MAKE/BREAK CODE EXAMPLE 1. This example programs a key located at the top left-hand corner of the keyboard (row 1, column A) as a primary key that outputs the scan code for lowercase "z" on MAKE and BREAK. 1.
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EXAMPLE 3. This example programs the key at top left-hand corner of keyboard (row 1, column A) as a primary key that outputs the scan code for lowercase "z" on MAKE only. 1. Use the data in Appendix D to find the key code number for the "Z" key on the 101/102- keyboard.
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Parameters same as shown for example 1. EXAMPLE 6. This example programs key at top left-hand corner of keyboard (row 1, column A) as a primary key that outputs the string "abCd" for MAKE. 1. Use the data in Appendix D to find the key code numbers for the A, B, C and D keys on the 101/102-keyboard.
COPYING KEYBOARD SETUP DATA (CLONING) Once a keyboard has been programmed, the parameters can be copied from the source keyboard to other keyboards. This feature saves time and reduces errors when programming more than one keyboard. It is also useful for remote keyboard setup and when making changes in key codes.
Technology Corporation should the need for replacement or customized cards be required. The Series 500 POS Keyboard maintains a system log to monitor and record both external and internal operating events. When Function Code 90 is entered at the keyboard, this system log data is transferred via the keyboard main port to a terminal/PC for monitoring or for capture as a data file.
The Series 500 POS Keyboard requires minimal routine maintenance. However, reasonable care of the keyboard will extend its life. The following precautions and routine maintenance actions are recommended. • Do not drop keyboard or allow it to be subjected to impact.
Never try to disassemble or modify any battery, or battery pack, for use in the keyboard. Always dispose of used batteries in a proper and environmentally safe manner. If necessary, used batteries may be returned to Ultimate Technology Corporation for proper disposal.
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5 screws. 7. Connect keyboard to system. 8. Dispose of the used battery in an environmentally safe manner. If necessary, the battery may be returned to the Ultimate Technology Corporation at the address shown below for proper disposal. Ultimate Technology Corporation...
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APPENDIX A SERIES 500 POS STANDARD KEYBOARD LAYOUTS 112 Key 3/4-Inch Standard Layout...
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144 Key Compact 5/8-Inch Size and Flat Panel Membrane Standard Layout...
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KEYBOARD CABLE/CONNECTOR DATA BACK CONNECTOR PINOUTS MAIN RS232 DB9 FEMALE 1 N/C 2 TXD OUT 3 RXD IN 5 GND 6 N/C 7 CTS IN 8 RTS OUT 9 +5 VDC IN/OUT AUX RS232 DB9 MALE 1 N/C 2 RXD IN 3 TXD OUT 5 GND 6 N/C...
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101/102-KEY KEYBOARD KEY NUMBER TO SCAN CODE CROSS REFERENCE 102-Key Keyboard Key Number Position Layout NUMBER NUMBER (Decimal) (Hexadecimal) APPENDIX D LEGEND SET 1 29/A9 02/82 03/83 04/84 05/85 06/86 SCAN CODE SET 2 SET 3 0E/F0 0E 0E/F0 0E 16/F0 16 16/F0 16 1E/F0 1E...
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NUMBER NUMBER (Decimal) (Hexadecimal) LEGEND SET 1 07/87 08/88 09/89 0A/8A 0B/8B 0C/8C 0D/8D Backspace 0E/8E 0F/8F 10/90 11/91 12/92 13/93 14/94 15/95 16/96 17/97 18/98 19/99 1A/9A 1B/9B 2B/AB Cap Lock 3A/BA 1E/9E 1F/9F 20/A0 21/A1 SCAN CODE SET 2 SET 3 36/F0 36 36/F0 36...
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NUMBER NUMBER (Decimal) (Hexadecimal) LEGEND SET 1 22/A2 23/A3 24/A4 25/A5 26/A6 27/A7 28/A8 No Key on 101 2B/AB keyboard Enter 1C/9C Left Shift 2A/AA No Key on 101 56/D6 keyboard 2C/AC 2D/AD 2E/AE 2F/AF 30/B0 31/B1 32/B2 33/B3 34/B4 35/B5 Right Shift 36/B6...
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NUMBER NUMBER (Decimal) (Hexadecimal) LEGEND SET 1 Space bar 39/B9 Right Alternate E0 38/E0 B8 Right Control E0 1D/E0 9D Insert E0 52/E0 D2 Delete E0 53/E0 D3 ç E0 4B/E0 CB Home E0 47/E0 C7 E0 4F/E0 CF é E0 48/E0 C8 ê...
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NUMBER NUMBER (Decimal) (Hexadecimal) LEGEND SET 1 Keypad 5 4C/CC ê 50/D0 Keypad Keypad Insert 52/D2 Keypad * 37/B7 Keypad PgUp 49/C9 è 4D/CD Keypad keypad PgDn 51/D1 Keypad Delete 53/D3 Keypad - 4A/CA Keypad + 4E/CE Keypad Enter E0 1C/E0 9C Escape 01/81 3B/BB...
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NUMBER NUMBER (Hexadecimal) (Decimal) LEGEND SET 1 Print/SysRq E0 2A/E0 37 E0 B7/E0 AA Scroll Lock 46/C6 Pause/Break E1 1D/45 E1/ 9D C5 SCAN CODE SET 2 SET 3 E0 12 E0 57/F0 57 7C/E0 F0 7C E0 F0 12 7E/F0 7E 5F/F0 5F E1 14 77 E1...
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